Perth Orioles


Perth Orioles were an Australian netball team that, between 1997 and 2007, represented Netball Western Australia in the Commonwealth [Bank Trophy]. Orioles were one of the founding teams of the competition. They never finished higher than sixth in the competition's eleven seasons and finished last four times. In 2008, when the Commonwealth Bank Trophy was replaced by the ANZ Championship, Perth Orioles were rebranded as West Coast Fever.

History

Commonwealth Bank Trophy

Between 1997 and 2007, Perth Orioles played in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy league.
Together with Adelaide Ravens, Adelaide Thunderbirds, Melbourne Kestrels, Melbourne Phoenix, Sydney Swifts, Queensland Firebirds and Sydney Sandpipers, Orioles were one of the founding members of the league.
;Regular season statistics
SeasonPositionWonLostDrawn
19976th590
19988th1130
19997th3110
20006th590
20017th3110
20028th0140
20038th1130
20048th2120
20056th4100
20066th590
20077th3110

Home venues

During the 2004 and 2005 seasons Perth Orioles played home games at the Challenge Stadium.

Notable former players

Internationals

Magnificent Seven

At the end of the 2007 season, former Perth Orioles coaches selected the best seven players that played for the team in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy era.
PlayerPosition
Caitlin BassettGS
Kerri Duff BorthenGA
Waveney SeniorWA
Jessica ShynnC
Helen RioloWD
Samantha Andrews LeeGD
Sally IronmongerGK