Perth Orioles History

The Perth Orioles was formed to compete in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy (CBT) (from Wikipedia), which was the major national netball competition in Australia from 1997 to 2007.

Milestones

Games Played: 154

Games Won: 32 (21%)

Highest Score: 67 goals

Largest winning margin: 29 goals

Most consecutive wins: 3 games

Highest finishing position: Sixth (1997, 2000, 2005, 2006)

First Game: Saturday 12 April 1997 against the Sydney Sandpipers

First Home Game: Saturday 26 April against the Adelaide Thunderbirds

The following athletes played more than 50 games for the Perth Orioles:

Dianne Ring - 88 games (88 CBT games)

Jessica Shynn - 87 games (87 CBT games)

Stacey Rosman - 71 games (89 CBT games)

Waveney Senior - 67 games (67 CBT games)

Helen Riolo (nee Aravidis) - 60 games (60 CBT games)

Sam Lee (nee Andrews) - 58 games (62 CBT games)

Larrissa Willcox - 56 games (56 CBT games)

Magnificent Seven

At the conclusion of the 2007 season the previous coaches of the Perth Orioles were invited to select a side from all the athletes who had played for the team over its eleven year history.

Goal Shooter Caitlin Bassett (32 games, 1,064 goals at 78%)

Goal Attack Kerri Duff Borthen (34 games, 625 goals at 78%)

Wing Attack Waveney Seinor (67 games)

Centre Jessica Shynn (87 games)

Wing Defence Helen Riolo (60 games)

Goal Defence Sam Lee (62 games)

Goal Keeper Sally Ironmonger (27 games)

Season Summary

Inaugural Perth Orioles Playing Squad