Townsville Flames to host QBL Grand Final

The Townsville Flames will play-off for their first QBL title in a decade starts this week’s Winter Update.

Having won back-to-back championships in 2007 and 2008 – winning ABA titles under Fire assistant Mark Wrobel in the same period – the Flames will host the Brisbane Spartans in the best-of-three series after demolishing Rockhampton at the weekend.

Led by Opals forward Darcee Garbin, the Flames chalked up a 111-63 semi-final victory over the Cyclones with no less than seven players in double figures.

Garbin led the way with a team-high 23 points and 13 rebounds, while New Zealand international Stella Beck chalked up a double-double of her own with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

Three-time WNBL champion Micaela Cocks registered 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists, while under-17 Australian representative Alex Fowler has 12 points coming off the bench.

The Spartans kept their title defence alive with an 89-84 upset over Ipswich.

The Flames will host the Spartans over the weekend with the best-of-three series taking place at Star FM Stadium on Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday (if required).

Season ticket holders have until 5pm on Tuesday to reserve their existing seats. After this time any remaining seats will be released to the general public for sale.

Click here to pre-purchase your tickets on phone (07) 4778 3400.