Cairns Marlins

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Cairns Marlins
Cairns Marlins Logo.png
League NBL1 North
Founded1987
HistoryCairns Marlins
1987–present
Arena Trinity Ford Stadium
Capacity730
Location Cairns, Queensland
Team colorsDeep sky blue, orange, white
   
PresidentMark Beecroft
General managerGraham Burns
OwnershipCairns Basketball Inc.
Affiliation(s) Cairns Taipans
Cairns Dolphins
Championships9 (1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2016)
Website Cairns Basketball

The Cairns Marlins are an Australian basketball team based in Cairns, Queensland. The Marlins compete in the men's NBL1 North and play their home games at Early Settler Stadium. The team is affiliated with Cairns Basketball Inc. (CBI), the major administrative basketball organisation in the region. CBI's women's team is the Cairns Dolphins.

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Team history

Entry into the QBL

After operating a successful basketball program in Cairns, Queensland, Cairns Basketball joined the Queensland State Basketball League in its second season in 1987. [1] They fielded two teams, the Cairns Marlins in the men's competition and the Cairns Dolphins in the women's competition.

Expansion to the NBL

Between 1993 and 1998 the Marlins won four championships, prompting calls for Cairns to join the Australian National Basketball League. The Cairns Taipans joined the NBL for the 1999–2000 season, with Marlin's head coach Rod Popp coaching the team. [1]

Since the Taipans' entry into the NBL the two teams have remained very close, often sharing development and training players over the NBL off-season and the QBL season.

Championship dynasty

The Marlins are the most successful team in the QBL, holding nine championships since the team joined the league. They also make regular appearances in the playoffs, making 19 appearances over 26 seasons since 1993. [2]

Transfer to NBL1

After a successful first season in 2019, in 2020 the NBL1 expanded into Queensland and replaced the QBL. After this change, the Marlins transferred to the NBL1 North. [3]

Season by season

SeasonLeagueRegular SeasonPost-SeasonHead CoachCaptainClub MVP
PositionPlayedWinsLossesWin %
Cairns Marlins
1987 QSBL
1988 QSBL
1989 QSBL
1990 QSBL David Ingram
1991 QSBL Peter Pendle
1992 QSBL 422 [4] Brian Vincent
1993 QSBL 168 [5] Champions in Final against Burdekin WildcatsRod PoppAlan Christie
1994 CBA 1st274 [6] Lost in Final to Ballarat Miners Ben Johnson
1995 CBA 159 [7]
1996 CBA 168 [8] Billy Ross
1997 CBA 242 [9] Lost in Final to Suncoast Clippers
1998 ABA 342 [10] Champions in Final against Townsville HeatLucas Agrums
1999 ABA Lost in Final to Southern Districts
2000 ABA 6th18711.388Mark Beecroft
2001 ABA Champions in Final against Brisbane Capitals
2002 ABA 2nd20146.700Lost in Final to Brisbane Capitals
2003 ABA 1st20155.750Lost in Final to South West Metro Pirates
2004 ABA Champions in Final against Townsville Heat, 103–94
2005 ABA 1st18153.833Lost in Final to Southern Districts Spartans, 90–85
2006 QABL Aaron Fearne
2007 QABL Champions in Final against Gold Coast Goannas, 135–94
2008 QABL
2009 QBL Champions in Final against Rockhampton Rockets, 113–81
2010 QBL 4th18126.667Did not qualify
2011 QBL 7th18108.556
2012 QBL 4th16115.688Lost in Elimination Finals to Mackay Meteors, 106–75
2013 QBL 2nd16142.875Lost in Elimination-finals to Townsville Heat, 86–99Jamie Pearlman
2014 QBL 3rd16133.813Lost in Elimination-finals to Mackay Meteors, 83–63
2015 QBL 7th17107.588Did not qualify James Mitchell
2016 QBL 5th17116.647Champions in Final against Brisbane Capitals, 2–0Damon Heuir
2017 QBL 4th17116.647Lost in Semi-finals to Townsville Heat, 79–77
2018 QBL 6th18108.556Lost in Final to Townsville Heat, 2–0 Jamie O'Loughlin Anthony Fisher
2019 QBL 4th18135.722Lost in Elimination-finals to Rockhampton Rockets, 79-90 Anthony Fisher
2020 NBL1 North Season cancelled
2021 NBL1 North 5th1376.538Lost in Grand Final to Mackay Meteors, 2–0 Kerry Williams Anthony Fisher

Current squad

Cairns Marlins roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.
G 3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg George, Deba 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
G 4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ahwang, Curt
G 5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Đerić, Mirko 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)82 kg (181 lb)
G 7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fisher, Anthony  (C)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)78 kg (172 lb)
G 10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stattmann, Ky 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
F 12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ware, Marshall 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
F 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Deng, Majok 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)84 kg (185 lb)
F 14 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Farmer, Aron 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)
C 15 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jawai, Nathan 2.09 m (6 ft 10 in)140 kg (309 lb)
G 20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hutchinson, Tysei 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)82 kg (181 lb)
F 21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gamble, Nick 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)83 kg (183 lb)
C 23 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ellis, Sam
G 31 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Beecroft, Jaylon 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • TBA
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (I) Import player
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
Updated: 19 June 2021

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References

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  2. ↑ "QBL State Champions & Award Winners | QBL – Basketball QLD". Basketball QLD: QBL. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  3. ↑ "NBL1 Expands To North And South Conferences". NBL1.com.au. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
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