Brisbane Blazers

Australian women's basketball team

Brisbane Blazers
LeaguesWNBL
Founded1982
Dissolved1998
HistoryBrisbane Comets
1982
Brisbane Lady Bullets
1983–1991
Brisbane Blazers
1992–1998
ArenaAuchenflower Stadium
LocationBrisbane, Queensland
Championships0

The Brisbane Blazers were an Australian professional basketball team based in Brisbane, Queensland. The Blazers competed in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) and played their home games at Auchenflower Stadium.

History

In 1982, Brisbane Basketball Incorporated entered a team into the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL).[1][2] The team debuted as the Brisbane Comets[3] before changing to Brisbane Lady Bullets[2] in 1983.[3] In 1986, the Bullets reached the semi-finals for the first and only time.[3] In 1992, the team name was changed to Brisbane Blazers.[3] Brisbane Basketball relinquished their WNBL license in 1995[2] and the Blazers played their final WNBL season in 1998.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Our Story". brisbane.basketballqld.com.au. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "History". brisbanebasketball.com.au. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Final Standings (1981–2001)". WNBL. Archived from the original on 30 December 2001.
  4. ^ "2011–12 WNBL Media Guide" (PDF). WNBL. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 March 2012.
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