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Firebirds desperate for redemption

Being Super Netball’s worst team doesn’t sit well with the once mighty Queensland Firebirds.

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09th June 2020 11:06 AM

The 2019 Super Netball season was one to forget for Gabi Simpson (left) and the Queensland Firebirds.

Birds fired up for season start

After a season to forget, the Queensland Firebirds are eager to get their 2020 Super Netball campaign underway.

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15th Nov. 2019 12:11 AM

Super Netball Rd 10 - Firebirds v Lightning

Glimmer of Cup hope for Simpson

The door remains ajar for Gabi Simpson to reclaim her position in the Diamonds after being handed a lifeline as a reserve...

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20th June 2019 11:06 AM

Firebirds captain Gabi Simpson is still in the running for a Diamonds spot.

‘Very hard’: Coach’s heartbreaking call

Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander helped develop Gabi Simpson into one of the best netballers on the planet — and it’s why...

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31st May 2019 9:05 AM

Gabi Simpson has been cut from the Diamonds squad for the Netball World Cup. Picture: AAP

Mainstay dumped for Diamonds World Cup quest

A player who has been in the Diamonds leadership group for the past two years has made way for a rising star as the...

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30th May 2019 8:05 AM

Diamonds vice-captain Gabi Simpson is understood to have been left out of the World Cup squad. Picture: Getty Images

Vixens down Firebirds in Super Netball opener

A dominant performance by Caitlin Thwaites has inspired the Melbourne Vixens to an impressive win over the Queensland...

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27th April 2019 6:04 PM

The Vixens' Caitlin Thwaites gets the better of the Firebirds' Tara Hinchliffe at Melbourne Arena on Saturday. Picture: Daniel Pockett/AAP

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

Lightning reset for another shot at title

Sunshine Coast captain Laura Langman wants the Lightning to forget about last season’s title-winning run.

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17th April 2019 10:04 AM

Gabi Simpson of the Firebirds and the Lightning’s Laura Langman are fired up for the new Super Netball season. Picture: AAP

Birds ready to fire up for season opener

Poor pre-season form will be a distant memory when the Firebirds get down to business in the Super Netball season...

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01st April 2019 11:04 AM

Firebirds Romelda Aiken and Gabi Simpson. Picture: AAP

Gabi hoping passion runs deep at Firebirds

Gabi Simpson will return as captain for her beloved Queensland Firebirds with renewed vigour and passion “to make sure that...

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06th March 2019 6:03 PM

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