Perth Orioles were an Australian netball team that, between 1997 and 2007, represented Netball Western Australia in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy. Orioles were one of the founding teams of the competition. They never finished higher than sixth in the competition's eleven seasons and finished last four times. In 2008, when the Commonwealth Bank Trophy was replaced by the ANZ Championship, Perth Orioles were rebranded as West Coast Fever.[1]
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| Founded | 1997 | |
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| Based in | Perth | |
| Regions | Western Australia | |
| Home venue | Challenge Stadium | |
| League | Commonwealth Bank Trophy | |
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History edit
Commonwealth Bank Trophy edit
Between 1997 and 2007, Perth Orioles played in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy league. Together with Adelaide Ravens, Adelaide Thunderbirds, Melbourne Kestrels, Melbourne Phoenix, Sydney Swifts, Queensland Firebirds and Sydney Sandpipers, Orioles were one of the founding members of the league.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
- Regular season statistics
| Season | Position | Won | Lost | Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997[2] | 6th | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998[2] | 8th | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999[3] | 7th | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000[3] | 6th | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001[4][8] | 7th | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002[4] | 8th | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003[5] | 8th | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004[5][9] | 8th | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005[6][10][11] | 6th | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006[6] | 6th | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007[7] | 7th | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Source:[1]
Home venues edit
During the 2004 and 2005 seasons Perth Orioles played home games at the Challenge Stadium.[9][10]
Notable former players edit
Internationals edit
West Coast Fever edit
Captains edit
| Captains | Years |
|---|---|
| Waveney Senior[12] | 1997, 1998–99, 2001 |
| Sally Ironmonger | 1998 |
| Julie-Ann Sloan | 1999 |
| Catherine Cox | 2000–2001 |
| Joely Riding | 2000 |
| Samantha Andrews Lee | 2002–2005 |
| Helen Riolo | 2006 |
| Kodie Blay | 2006 |
| Stacey Rosman | 2006–2007 |
Source:[1]
Player of the Year edit
| Player | Year |
|---|---|
| Kristen Heinrich | 1999 |
| Catherine Cox | 2000 |
| Catherine Cox | 2001 |
| Jessica Shynn | 2002 |
| Jessica Shynn | 2003 |
| Helen Riolo | 2004 |
| Nikala Smith | 2005 |
| Caitlin Bassett | 2006 |
| Caitlin Bassett | 2007 |
Source:[1]
Most appearances edit
| Player | Games |
|---|---|
| Dianne Ring | 88 |
| Jessica Shynn | 87 |
| Stacey Rosman | 71 |
| Waveney Senior | 67 |
| Helen Riolo | 60 |
| Samantha Andrews Lee | 58 |
| Larrissa Willcox | 56 |
Source:[1]
Magnificent Seven edit
At the end of the 2007 season, former Perth Orioles coaches selected the best seven players that played for the team in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy era.
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Caitlin Bassett | GS |
| Kerri Duff Borthen | GA |
| Waveney Senior[12] | WA |
| Jessica Shynn | C |
| Helen Riolo | WD |
| Samantha Andrews Lee | GD |
| Sally Ironmonger | GK |
Source:[1]
Head coaches edit
| Coach | Years |
|---|---|
| Di McDonald | 1997–1998 |
| Gaye Teede[13][14] | 1999–2002 |
| Carol Byers | 2003–2006 |
| Sue Gaudion | 2007 |
Source:[1]
Sponsorship edit
| Sponsors | Seasons |
|---|---|
| SmokeFree[15] | c. 1997–1999 |
| New Tel[14] | 2002 |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "Perth Orioles History". westcoastfever.com.au. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Commonwealth Bank Trophy 1997-2007 (page 1)". netballscoop.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Commonwealth Bank Trophy 1997-2007 (page 2)". netballscoop.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Commonwealth Bank Trophy 1997-2007 (page 3)". netballscoop.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Commonwealth Bank Trophy 1997-2007 (page 4)". netballscoop.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Commonwealth Bank Trophy 1997-2007 (page 5)". netballscoop.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Commonwealth Bank Trophy 1997-2007 (page 6)". netballscoop.com. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Netball Australia Annual Report 2001" (PDF). ausport.gov.au. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 August 2008. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Netball Australia - Annual Report 04" (PDF). Netball Australia. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Netball Australia - Annual Report 05" (PDF). Netball Australia. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ "2005 Perth Orioles squad". www.netball.asn.au. Archived from the original on 18 July 2005. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Super Netball grand final: Past stars relish West Coast Fever's rise". thewest.com.au. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Gaye Teede". diamonds.netball.com.au. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Without Compromise" (PDF). www.wais.org.au. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Home Ground Advantage in the Australian Netball League (Commonwealth Bank Trophy)" (PDF). researchbank.swinburne.edu.au. Retrieved 16 September 2020.