The Brisbane Lions today added some fire power to their line-up for 2014, announcing the Mission Queensland Firebirds as the Club’s latest ambassadors.

Queensland Firebirds and the Australian Diamonds Captain, Laura Geitz, was on hand with some of her Firebirds teammates to test the Lions netball skills.

Despite their lack of netball ability, Lions’ utility, Brent Staker, said the boys were excited to have the Runners Up of last year’s ANZ Championships at the Gabba.

“It's great to see Queenslanders sticking together and we are rapt to have the Firebirds on board as ambassadors in 2014.” said Staker.

“Queenslanders really love their sport. The passion and pride that Queenslanders show throughout State of Origin really is something else, and would it would be great to translate that Queensland passion into support of the Lions.

“With Leppa at the helm and a lot of fresh new faces at the Club, there’s a really exciting atmosphere around the place and it is great to see some of the big Queensland names, including Mel Schlanger, Buffering, and now the Firebirds, showing their support of the Club.

“We look forward to getting the girls along to the Gabba throughout the season, and hopefully we can recreate some of their success over the past few years.

“Admittedly, our netball knowledge is a bit shabby, but hopefully the girls can sort that out and we can get along to a few Firebirds games throughout the season.”

The Firebirds join Champion Queensland racehorse, Buffering, and trainer Robbie Heathcote, who were announced as Brisbane Lions ambassadors late last year.

Olympic swimming Gold medallist, Mel Schlanger is another high profile Queenslander who has thrown her support behind the Club as they prepare for their 2014 campaign.

To Believe and Belong in 2014, head to membership.lions.com.au.