Super Netballers dealt with similar circumstances when the last CPA expired, but that can exacerbate not alleviate anxiety, Deiulio said. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

It’s obviously different if you’re a top player who knows you’ll get another deal, compared to an up-and-coming or fringe player or someone who is maybe out of form or heading towards retirement.”Įleanor Cardwell of the Thunderbirds. “And even though everyone is in the same boat, not every player deals with it the same. There are flow-on effects to partners, children, extended family and clients.

“Those players are going to put their bodies on the line for the country, try to win the World Cup under those circumstances.”ĭiamonds or not, “some Super Netball players are parents, sole bread winners, they study and work away from netball, have ambassador roles and run coaching clinics”, Deiulio said. “Those representing Australia at the Netball World Cup in South Africa are facing the potential reality of playing in a Super Netball grand final and then flying to South Africa soon after without knowing what 2024 holds, which is quite extraordinary. It’s pretty hard to plan your life when you don’t know what it’s going to look like in a few months. “This is players’ futures we’re talking about. “But this year that is all on pause and it’s certainly causing a level of stress,” she said about the contract talks, believed to be impacted by a delay in the receipt of Netball Australia’s most recent financial statements. And then after the grand final, contract chats across the whole league can begin in earnest in what we call the signing period,” Deiulio explained. “In a normal year with a CPA in place, there is an initial window during the home and away season when clubs can talk to their own players, renegotiate and make offers, while other clubs can’t approach them. Without a CPA – which outlines pay and conditions across the league and is currently being negotiated – there are no rules or timeframes for how and when clubs can talk to and make deals with existing players or those at other clubs. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

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