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Cairns Marlins

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

Cairns Marlins
Cairns Marlins logo
LeagueNBL1 North
Founded1987
HistoryCairns Marlins
1987–present
ArenaEarly Settler Stadium
Capacity730
LocationCairns, Queensland
Team colorsDeep sky blue, orange, white
     
Main sponsorSkytrans
CEOMark Beecroft
PresidentMark Beecroft
Vice-president(s)Chris Van Dorssen
General managerGraham Burns
Head coachKerry Williams
Team captainTBA
OwnershipCairns Basketball Inc.
Affiliation(s)Cairns Taipans
Cairns Dolphins
Championships9 (1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2016)
WebsiteCairns Basketball

Team history

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Entry into the QBL

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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

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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

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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

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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

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SeasonLeagueRegular SeasonPost-SeasonHead CoachCaptainClub MVP
PositionPlayedWinsLossesWin %
Cairns Marlins
1987QSBL
1988QSBL
1989QSBL
1990QSBLDavid Ingram
1991QSBLPeter Pendle
1992QSBL422 [4]Brian Vincent
1993QSBL168 [5]Champions in Final against Burdekin WildcatsRod PoppAlan Christie
1994CBA1st274 [6]Lost in Final to Ballarat MinersBen Johnson
1995CBA159 [7]
1996CBA168 [8]Billy Ross
1997CBA242 [9]Lost in Final to Suncoast Clippers
1998ABA342 [10]Champions in Final against Townsville HeatLucas Agrums
1999ABALost in Final to Southern Districts
2000ABA6th18711.388Mark Beecroft
2001ABAChampions in Final against Brisbane Capitals
2002ABA2nd20146.700Lost in Final to Brisbane Capitals
2003ABA1st20155.750Lost in Final to South West Metro Pirates
2004ABAChampions in Final against Townsville Heat, 103–94
2005ABA1st18153.833Lost in Final to Southern Districts Spartans, 90–85
2006QABLAaron Fearne
2007QABLChampions in Final against Gold Coast Goannas, 135–94
2008QABL
2009QBLChampions in Final against Rockhampton Rockets, 113–81
2010QBL4th18126.667Did not qualify
2011QBL7th18108.556
2012QBL4th16115.688Lost in Elimination Finals to Mackay Meteors, 106–75
2013QBL2nd16142.875Lost in Elimination-finals to Townsville Heat, 86–99Jamie Pearlman
2014QBL3rd16133.813Lost in Elimination-finals to Mackay Meteors, 83–63
2015QBL7th17107.588Did not qualifyJames Mitchell
2016QBL5th17116.647Champions in Final against Brisbane Capitals, 2–0Damon Heuir
2017QBL4th17116.647Lost in Semi-finals to Townsville Heat, 79–77
2018QBL6th18108.556Lost in Final to Townsville Heat, 2–0Jamie O'LoughlinAnthony Fisher
2019QBL4th18135.722Lost in Elimination-finals to Rockhampton Rockets, 79-90Anthony Fisher
2020NBL1 NorthSeason cancelled
2021NBL1 North5th1376.538Lost in Grand Final to Mackay Meteors, 2–0Kerry WilliamsAnthony Fisher

Current squad

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Cairns Marlins roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.
G3 George, Deba1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
G4 Ahwang, Curt
G5 Đerić, Mirko1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)82 kg (181 lb)
G7 Fisher, Anthony (C)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)78 kg (172 lb)
G10 Stattmann, Ky1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
F12 Ware, Marshall1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
F13 Deng, Majok2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)84 kg (185 lb)
F14 Farmer, Aron1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)
C15 Jawai, Nathan2.09 m (6 ft 10 in)140 kg (309 lb)
G20 Hutchinson, Tysei1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)82 kg (181 lb)
F21 Gamble, Nick2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)83 kg (183 lb)
C23 Ellis, Sam
G31 Beecroft, Jaylon1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • TBA
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (I) Import player
  • Injured
Updated: 19 June 2021

References

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  1. ^ a b "History – Cairns Basketball Association". SportsTG. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  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.
  4. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/19991116190252/http://www.taipans.com/coach.asp
  5. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/19991116190252/http://www.taipans.com/coach.asp
  6. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/19991116190252/http://www.taipans.com/coach.asp
  7. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/19991116190252/http://www.taipans.com/coach.asp
  8. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/19991116190252/http://www.taipans.com/coach.asp
  9. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/19991116190252/http://www.taipans.com/coach.asp
  10. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/19991116190252/http://www.taipans.com/coach.asp
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