The Firebirds are striving to be the first Australian franchise to make the finals after winning the previous year and the first franchise from either nation to win back - to - back championships .
The Firebirds 's only other title win was in 2011 .
The Firebirds , whose only other title win was in 2011 , are striving to be the first Australian franchise to make the finals after winning the previous year and the first franchise from either nation to win back - to - back championships .