Queensland Firebirds

Queensland Firebirds are an Australian netball team based in Brisbane, Queensland. Since 2017 they have played in Suncorp Super Netball. Between 2008 and 2016, they played in the ANZ Championship and between 1997 and 2007, they played in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy. The Firebirds were the most successful team during the ANZ Championship era, playing in five grand finals and winning three premierships; in 2011, 2015 and 2016. They were the only team to win back to back ANZ Championship titles.

Queensland Firebirds
Founded1997
Based inBrisbane
RegionsQueensland
Home venueQueensland State Netball Centre
Head coachMegan Anderson
CaptainGabi Simpson
Premierships3 (2011, 2015, 2016) [1]
LeagueSuncorp Super Netball
ANZ Championship
Commonwealth Bank Trophy
2020 placing5th
Websitewww.firebirds.net.au

Uniform

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.[2][3] Between 2005 and 2009, Vicki Wilson, a former Australia netball international, served as Firebirds head coach.[4][5][6][7] In 2006 Firebirds reached their first play-off series, losing 58–56 in the semi-finals to Melbourne Phoenix.[8]

Regular season statistics
Season Position Won Drawn Lost
19977th4010
19987th2012
19998th2012
20007th2111
20018th1112
20026th4010
20037th3011
2004 [9][10]7th3011
2005 [9][11]8th0014
20064th707
20075th806

ANZ Championship

Between 2008 and 2016, Firebirds played in the ANZ Championship.[12][13] In 2009, Roselee Jencke was appointed head coach.[7] 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.[13][14][15][16][17] Romelda Aiken, Laura Geitz and Clare McMeniman formed the nucleus of the Firebirds squad and featured in all three Championship winning squads.[18][19][20][21][22]

Regular season statistics
Season Position Won Drawn Lost
2008 [12]5th706
2009 [23]5th805
2010 [24]5th706
2011 [25][26][27]1st1300
2012 [28]6th706
20134th904
2014 [29]2nd904
2015 [30]1st1111
2016 [13]2nd1102

  Premierships
  Runners Up

Suncorp Super Netball

Since 2017, Firebirds have played in Suncorp Super Netball.[1]

Regular season statistics
Season Position Won Drawn Lost
20175th716
2018 [31]3rd905
2019 [32]8th1211
20205th617

Grand finals
ANZ Championship
Season Winners Score Runners Up Venue
2011 [26][33][34]Queensland Firebirds57–44Northern MysticsBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
2013 [35][36]Adelaide Thunderbirds50–48Queensland FirebirdsAdelaide Entertainment Centre
2014 [29][37]Melbourne Vixens53–42Queensland FirebirdsHisense Arena
2015 [30][38][39] Queensland Firebirds57–56New South Wales SwiftsBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
2016 [13][18][40]Queensland Firebirds69–67New South Wales SwiftsBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Home venues

Firebirds have played their home games at various venues throughout Brisbane and Queensland. In February 2019 moved into a new permanent home, the Queensland State Netball Centre.[32][41]

Years
Chandler Arena [10][11][42]1997–2008
Brisbane Entertainment Centre [31][43]2008–2018
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre [11][28]2005, 2008–2017
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre [28]2008–2017
Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre [44]2018
Queensland State Netball Centre [32][41]2019–

Notable players

2021 squad
2021 Queensland Firebirds roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat. Name Position(s) DoB Height
Romelda Aiken GS, GK 09 November 1988 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Gretel Bueta GA,GS 03 July 1993 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Lara Dunkley C, WA, WD 31 May 1995 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Tippah Dwan GA, GS 30 October 1999 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Rudi Ellis GK, GD 13 August 1997 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Kim Ravaillion C, WD, WA 26 July 1993 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Tara Hinchliffe GK, GD 25 May 1998 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Kim Jenner GD, GK 27 February 1998 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Jemma Mi Mi C, WA, WD 04 March 1996 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Gabi Simpson (c) WD, GD, C 17 October 1992 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach


Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles: Team website Last updated: 15/10/2020

Internationals
 Australia
 England
 Jamaica
 New Zealand
 South Africa
 Fiji

Captains
Years
Carla Dziwoki [9]2005
Melanie McKenzie [9]2005
Lauren Nourse [45][46]2010–2012
Laura Geitz [46]2012–2016
Gabi Simpson [31][32][47]2017–

Head coaches
Coach Years
Patti Farrell1997–1999
Sue Hawkins [48]1999–2003
Brenda Scherian [4][5][9]2004–2005
Vicki Wilson [4][5][6][7]2005–2009
Roselee Jencke [7][14][15][16][17]2009–2020

Sponsorship
Sponsors Seasons
Firestone [3]c. 1997–1999
Mission Foods [49][50][28][30]2010–2015
Lorna Jane [51][31]2016–

Queensland Fusion
Main article: Queensland Fusion

Queensland Fusion are the reserve team of Queensland Firebirds. They play in the Australian Netball League.[52]

Premierships

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