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Club History
The Townsville Fire entered the WNBL at the beginning of the 2001/02 season as the sole representative of Queensland. Denis Russell, David Rowbotham and Therese Smith were the key people in establishing the North Queensland based club. The trio developed the successful submission and were granted a WNBL licence. They also formed the clubs steering committee which managed the running of the club. David Herbert was appointed the clubs inaugural head coach and after the club missed the playoffs in their first season they made it all the way to the preliminary final of the 2002/03 season after finishing second at the end of the regular season with a 15-and-6 win/loss record. Herbert was also named WNBL Coach of the Year that season. A change of direction in the Head Coach saw Peter Buckle come into his first season in 2007 - 2008 bringing the Fire within one game of being in the finals series. In 2008 - 2009 season the Fire reached the Preliminary Finals and then season 2009 - 2010 saw the Fire into the Semi-finals. The Fire originally had a home base at the New Projects Australia Stadium before moving to the brand new Townsville RSL Stadium in 2011/12 under the direction of Head Coach Chris Lucas and Assistant Coach Peta Sinclair. The Fire have enjoyed a strong fan support, media coverage and local business support which was highlighted when they set their home crowd record in November 2002 with 4,110 spectators at the entertainment centre. Since its first year in the WNBL many high profile players have represented the Fire, including Gina Stevens, Suzy Batkovic, Natalie Porter, Rohanee Cox and Rachael Flannagan with Batkovic, Porter and Cox all going onto play for the Australian Opals along with coach Peter Buckle as Assistant Coach. Cox, an indigenious Australian, has also made significant contributions to the local community and is a role model to the many young Townsville Fire supporters. The club has strong rivalries with the Perth Lynx – for whom they compete against for the Gina Stevens Trophy – and the Canberra Capitals who they play for the Mick Churchill Memorial Shield. The club is also proud of its ability to provide a pathway for female players to reach the WNBL.
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16/06/2026
🏀 WNBL basketball is back in Townsville.
The Townsville Tip Off returns this September, bringing all 9 WNBL teams to North Queensland for four days of elite basketball action.
🔥 Grand Final Rematch
🔥 Kids Go Free
🔥 First look at the new-look Fire
Here’s where things stand right now… but don’t get too comfortable, new players could drop at any moment 👀
09/06/2026
🇦🇺🔥 OPALS SELECTED 🔥🇦🇺
A huge congratulations to our four Fire stars Courtney Woods, Alex Fowler, Alicia Froling and Abbey Ellis on their selection in the Australian Opals squad for the upcoming international series against China.
What an incredible achievement and a testament to the hard work, dedication and championship season each of these players delivered.
The entire Fire Family will be cheering you on in the green and gold! 💚💛🏀
This isn't just a jersey ! This is a Championship-Winning Townsville Fire Jersey from our historic 2025/26 WNBL Championship season.
Signed by the player who wore it on the journey to our club's 5th WNBL Championship, this is your chance to own one of the most special pieces of Fire memorabilia ever released.
From the celebrations, the big moments, the packed Fire Pit and the Championship trophy lift — this jersey represents it all. 🧡
🎖️ Official Championship-Winning Player Jersey
✍️ Individually signed by the player
🏆 A genuine piece of Townsville Fire history
⏰ Auction is now LIVE
We told you good things come to those who wait - Australian 3x3 star Emma Clarke is officially heading to Townsville for the 2026/27 season.
“She’s a versatile and athletic wing who we believe will make an impact on both ends of the floor.” — Shannon Seebohm
Welcome Emma Clarke to the Fire family. The first new signing of the season… and there’s still more to come 👀
Read more 👉 townsvillefire.wnbl.com.au/news/fire-announce-signing-of-australian-3-x-3-star-emma-clarke
27/05/2026
We know you’ve been waiting…
The group chat can calm down now 🔥
Welcoming a new player to the Fire Family this Friday, stay tuned 📣
25/05/2026
HOOPSFEST IS BACK! 🙌🏼
Hoopsfest is returning to Perth from 13 to 17 January and tickets are now on sale!
Early bird tickets are now on sale for a limited time only - 🎟️
Get your tickets here: bit.ly/HoopsFest-Perth
21/05/2026
Listen to what Miela has to say on living her dream playing in the WNBA! 🫶🔥