George Colbran was the man in charge of the Crocs until 2013, as chairman of Barrier Reef Basketball. The company handed back their licence to the NBL but it was saved under a community-run model ...

But the Tigers could not land a killer blow and Townsville found a way to score an upset 109-106 victory. Star Melbourne guard Chris Goulding scored game-high 32 points in a strong return to form .

Following Townsville’s demise, the NBL approached the Taipans in a desperate bid to keep basketball alive in the Sun City, raising the possibility of a twin-city team, playing games in both markets.

Townsville is home to arguably one of the Taipans’ most famous wins with the club beating the Crocs 93-83 in game three of the 2010-11 semis to advance to their maiden NBL grand final appearance.

Townsville is home to arguably one of the Taipans’ most famous wins with the club beating the Crocs 93-83 in game three of the 2010-11 semis to advance to their maiden NBL grand final appearance.

Olsen made her offseason plans official Tuesday evening when it was announced the former Hawkeye would play for the Townsville Fire in Australia's Women's National Basketball League (WNBL).

Former Purdue women's basketball guard Abbey Ellis will be continuing her career in her home country of Australia. The former Boilermaker recently signed a deal with the WNBL's Townsville Fire ...

Former Iowa women's basketball star Lucy Olsen signs with WNBL's Townsville Fire Story by Scout Springgate, Hawkeyes Wire Wed, Jul 23, 2025 · ...