Queensland Firebirds


Queensland Firebirds are an Australian professional netball team based in Brisbane, Queensland. Since 2017 they have played in Super Netball. Between 2008 and 2016, they played in the ANZ Championship and between 1997 and 2007, they played in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy. 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.
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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
SeasonPositionWonDrawnLost
19977th4100
19987th2120
19998th2120
20007th2111
20018th1130
20026th4100
20037th3110
20047th3110
20058th0140
20064th770
20075th860

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
SeasonPositionWonDrawnLost
20085th706
20095th805
20105th706
20111st1300
20126th706
20134th904
20142nd904
20151st1111
20161st1120


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
SeasonPositionWonDrawnLost
20175th716
20183rd905
20198th1211
20205th617
20215th608
20226th509
20237th4010
20247th4010

Grand finals

;ANZ Championship
SeasonWinnersScoreRunners upVenue
2011Queensland Firebirds57–44Northern MysticsBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
2013Adelaide Thunderbirds50–52Queensland FirebirdsAdelaide Entertainment Centre
2014Melbourne Vixens53–55Queensland FirebirdsHisense Arena
2015Queensland Firebirds57–56New South Wales SwiftsBrisbane Entertainment Centre
2016Queensland Firebirds69–67New South Wales SwiftsBrisbane Entertainment Centre

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.
Years
Chandler Arena1997–2008
Brisbane Entertainment Centre2008–2018
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre2005, 2008–2017
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre2008–2017
Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre2018
Queensland State Netball Centre2019–

Notable players

Internationals

Queensland Sapphires

Queensland Sapphires are the reserve team of Queensland Firebirds.

Premierships