BQ Archives 1980s

A standout group of Queensland juniors from the 1980s — all ten athletes in this photo went on to represent the state. Bronwyn and Donna also played for Australia and are now Queensland Basketball Hall of Fame inductees. Shane played professionally with the Brisbane Bullets, while Peter and Trevor earned selection in an Australian Under 20 squad, making this one of the most illustrious junior line-ups of the era.

A young Sandy Brondello pictured with the Australian Junior Women’s Team at the inaugural U19 World Championships in 1985, just days before her 17th birthday. Also pictured are QABA staff Lyn Giles (manager) and Trevor Cook (assistant coach). Sandy, Larry Sengstock and Chris Stirling would go on to become Queensland Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, with Lyn recognised as a BQ Life Member.

After the 1984 U16 Australian Girls Titles in Brisbane, Ken Madsen, Trish Cockrem, Flo Bjelke-Petersen, Bronwyn Marshall and Ray Bath gather, marking a key event in women’s basketball.

The 1989 Queensland Under 16 Girls team competing in Canberra at the Australian Championships.

The 1980 Brisbane Bullets squad, a cornerstone team in Queensland’s basketball history, competing during the early years of the National Basketball League.

North Queensland faced Brisbane in a classic matchup at the 1980 Under 20 State Titles, capturing the competitive spirit of Queensland basketball in the early years.

The 1984 QLD Under 18 Girls team featured Sandy Brondello, who would go on to play for and coach the Australian Opals, highlighting the strong legacy of Queensland juniors.