The TripBookee women's QBL team received a significant boost this week with the signing of 191 cm (6'3") centre Amanda Beatson. Amanda brings a wealth of winning experience having won 3 of 4 QBL championship grand finals and a season of WNBL with the Townsville Fire listed on her resume. Amanda will join Stephanie Bairstow and Skye Rees to form a wall in the Pirate's front court with another blue chip signing to be announced in the coming weeks.