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Toowoomba's Firebirds star calls time on career

Queensland Firebirds defender to hang up boots at season's end

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09th Aug. 2019 3:08 PM

CALLING TIME: Firebirds stars Laura Clemesha (left) and Caitlyn Nevins will retire at the end of the season. Clemesha, who was born in Toowoomba and played for Downlands College, lists the first Suncorp Super Netball derby with the Sunshine Coast Lightning as a favourite memory.

Firebirds duo set to leave the nest

The Firebirds are set to part ways with two championship-winning stars as Queensland look to rejuvenate their roster ahead...

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09th Aug. 2019 8:08 AM

Caitlyn Nevins was the starting wing attack in the 2015 decider for the Firebirds. Picture: AAP/David Clark

Cellar-dwelling Firebirds plan to rise despite injuries

The Queensland Firebirds have vowed to fight through what is arguably the Super Netball franchise's toughest period yet.

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01st June 2019 7:06 AM

Tara Hinchliffe says the Firebirds need to employ a "whole-court defence” against the West Coast Fever tonight. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Firebirds look ahead after the pain of last year's exit

With her side to face the Vixens in today's Super Netball opener, the Firebirds' Caitlyn Nevins admits there's usually "a...

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27th April 2019 7:04 AM

The Firebirds' Caitlyn Nevins (right) in action against Shae Brown of the Magpies in round 14 last year. Picture: Darren England/AAP

NEXT STARS HAVE FIRE IN BELLY: Firebirds visits region

If Bundaberg's young netballers needed any inspiration to get to the top in the sport, they got it this week.

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14th April 2018 10:04 AM

TALK: Firebirds player Laura Clemesha answers questions.

Toowoomba stars earn award recognition

TWO Toowoomba netball talents were recognised at the Queensland Firebirds awards night.

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03rd July 2017 10:07 AM

AWARD WINNER: Toowoomba-raised Queensland Firebirds player Laura Clemesha.

At least one Downs defender in Firebirds squad

ONE Darling Downs talent will play for the Queensland Firebirds next year while the door is open for another to be part of...

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19th June 2017 12:06 PM

DEFENSIVE DUTY: Allora's Laura Geitz in defence for the Queensland Firebirds last year.

Firebirds aiming for a strong end to season

Queenslanders to face arch rivals the NSW Swifts in last game of year.

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26th May 2017 8:05 AM

Laura Clemesha (left) of the Firebirds puts pressure on Cody Lange of the Magpies.

Gutsy victory sets up chance to finish well

EVERYONE was so excited and proud to show the fans and ourselves what we are capable of when we defeated the Giants last...

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25th May 2017 5:05 AM

ON COURT: Abigail Latu-Meafou looks to pass to a Queensland Firebirds team mate during the season.

Retro round reminds Firebirds of lasagne

THE Firebirds hosted retro round last weekend and it gave us an opportunity to remember some of the pioneers who helped...