Queensland Firebirds

History

Commonwealth Bank Trophy

Between 1997 and 2007, Queensland Firebirds represented Netball Queensland in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy league. Together with Adelaide Ravens, Adelaide Thunderbirds, Melbourne Kestrels, Melbourne Phoenix, Perth Orioles, Sydney Sandpipers and Sydney Swifts, Firebirds were one of the founding members of the league. Between 2005 and 2009, Vicki Wilson, a former Australia netball international, served as Firebirds head coach. In 2006 Firebirds reached their first play-off series, losing 58–56 in the semi-finals to Melbourne Phoenix.

;Regular season statistics

ANZ Championship

Between 2008 and 2016, Firebirds played in the ANZ Championship. In 2009, Roselee Jencke was appointed head coach. In 2011 Firebirds finished the season undefeated. This marked the beginning of a golden age for the team. Between 2011 and 2016, Jencke guided Firebirds to five grand finals and three premierships. They were the most successful team during the ANZ Championship era and the only team to win back to back titles. Romelda Aiken, Laura Geitz and Clare McMeniman formed the nucleus of the Firebirds squad and featured in all three Championship winning squads.

;Regular season statistics

Super Netball

Since 2017, Firebirds have played in Super Netball. They have only participated in one year of finals, being knocked out in the minor semi-final of 2018.

;Regular season statistics

Grand finals

;ANZ Championship

Home venues

Firebirds have played their home games at various venues throughout Brisbane and Queensland. In February 2019, they moved into a new permanent home, the Queensland State Netball Centre.

Notable players

2026 squad

Internationals

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• Karyn Bailey
• Carla Dziwoki
• Kate Shimmin
• Amorette Wild ;
• Tamsin Greenway
• Chelsea Pitman
• Kate Shimmin
• Eboni Usoro-Brown ;
• Romelda Aiken ;
• Ameliaranne Ekenasio ;
• Erin Burger
• Ine-Mari Venter
• Lenize Potgieter ;
• Simone Nalatu ;
• Maleta Roberts

Captains

Head coaches

Main sponsors

Queensland Sapphires

Main article: Queensland Sapphires

Queensland Sapphires are the reserve team of Queensland Firebirds.

Premierships

• ANZ Championship
  • Winners: 2011, 2015, 2016
  • Runners Up: 2013, 2014

References

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