Results we found for: Queensland Firebirds
Memorable matches: Firebirds end Fever’s unbeaten run – SSN 2018
WITH netball taking a back seat to coronavirus in 2020, Draft Central is taking a look back at memorable matches. Next up is the Queensland Firebirds’ massive 10-goal win over West Coast Fever in Suncorp Super Netball Round 5 2018, ending the Fever’s dominant start to the season. While perhaps not the highest profile match […]
Dunkley on the move to Firebirds
ANOTHER Melbourne Vixens player has made the move up north to the Queensland Firebirds with Lara Dunkley set to take the court as a replacement player for Mahalia Cassidy. The talented midcourter will provide plenty of excitement for the Firebirds with her attacking and defensive pressure able to cover the court with ease and consistently […]
Firebirds swoop on Vixens’ Venter
QUEENSLAND Firebirds have secured the first official signing from an opposition Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) club for the 2020 season, securing the services of Melbourne Vixens’ goaler Ine-Mari Venter for 2020. The signing meant the Firebirds have secured their line-up for 2020, investing in some young local talent while adding Venter into the mix. After […]
Who could the Firebirds defence turn to in season 2020?
WITH the Queensland Firebirds lacking experience in defence, there are plenty of options to help create a formidable defensive unit with multiple players out of contract at seasons end. Although Tara Hinchliffe and Kim Jenner have plenty of promise, the Firebirds could benefit from having a more seasoned defender to help replace retiree Laura Clemesha. […]
NSW swiftly move onto finals after close encounter with Firebirds
NSW Swifts fans will be collectively sighing with relief after a heart-stopping one-goal win over Queensland Firebirds, 64-63. The teams might be pitted at opposite ends of the table, but with the Firebirds coming off their first win of the season last round, and the Swifts suffering a shock loss to Collingwood Magpies, the clash […]
Firebirds get maiden win to continue streak over Fever
QUEENSLAND Firebirds finally had the game they have been waiting for this season, running home in the final quarter to defeat the West Coast Fever by six goals (68-62). Fever were missing captain Courtney Bruce allowing the Firebirds to take full advantage of their understrength defensive unit to claim their first victory of the season […]
Adelaide thunders home against struggling Firebirds
IT was a hard and fast start for the Queensland Firebirds in their final home game of 2019, but it was unfortunately a mostly forgettable match to say goodbye to upcoming retirees, Laura Clemesha and Caitlyn Nevins. The Adelaide Thunderbirds were far too good on the day, winning three bonus points against the struggling Firebirds […]
GIANTS overrun winless Firebirds
GIANTS Netball have held off a gallant Queensland Firebirds in a high intense and physical game to maintain fourth spot in the Suncorp Super Netball thanks to a six-goal win. Neither side was willing to take a backwards step and bodies were flying everywhere throughout the four quarters, but in the end it was the […]
Firebirds almost snatch victory from Lightning
A spirited fightback from the Queensland Firebirds fell short in a brave effort against finals-bound Sunshine Coast Lightning in the second Queensland derby of the season, losing 64-66. It was a relatively even match in the opening minutes with both sides going goal for goal before Sunshine Coast struck first going on a four-goal run […]
Vixens prevail after Firebirds hot start
IT was a tale of two halves with the Queensland Firebirds owning the first half before the Melbourne Vixens flexed their muscles in the third and fourth quarter to run home with an 11-goal victory, 71-60. The unpredictable nature of the Firebirds caught Melbourne off guard early with Queensland showcasing their potential if they play […]
