Netball's domestic future in question for third year

Zoe King2026-07-06T18:03:24.000Z

oh cool, another year of uncertainty for netball. Meanwhile rugby gets all the funding and media love. Shocking. 🙄

Sophie Ngata2026-07-06T18:50:24.000Z

exactly, my niece looks up to the Silver Ferns. They need this pathway.

TVNZ2026-07-06T18:25:24.000Z

As a loyal viewer for 40 years, this is an absolute disgrace. Netball NZ should hang their heads in shame. The ANZ Premiership is what keeps our young girls inspired and active. Instead of letting it wither, why not sell the naming rights properly? Or hold the games in community halls if need be. Pathetic leadership from those overpaid executives. I've written to my local MP.

Zoe King2026-07-06T18:33:24.000Z

absolutely right. The silence is deafening. What are they hiding?

Reese Morgan2026-07-06T18:41:24.000Z

Worked in the industry for a decade. The uncertainty is killing grassroots clubs. Players leave for Aussie leagues cos they can't plan their lives. Just sad tbh.

James O’Brien2026-07-06T19:04:24.000Z

who actually watches netball anyway? just go outside and play it instead of worrying about tv deals

Ruby Fraser2026-07-06T19:16:24.000Z

some of us want to play it at a high level. Not everything is about your TV remote.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-06T19:28:24.000Z

bet you also think the Silver Ferns are overrated lol

Ruby Fraser2026-07-06T19:17:24.000Z

ffs my daughter's whole team is stressing about whether they'll even have a competition next year. This is real people's livelihoods, not just a game.

TVNZ2026-07-06T19:45:24.000Z

daughter deserves better. Write to your local paper. Make noise. This is exactly what I've been saying for months.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-06T19:36:24.000Z

genuine question - why can't they just announce something? even a bad decision is better than this weird silence

Hayden Kelly2026-07-06T19:50:24.000Z

Typical NZ sport governance. Talk about 'growing the game' while actively strangling it. Embarrassing.

Riley Scott2026-07-06T20:13:24.000Z

They'll probably figure it out last minute like always and pretend it was the plan all along. Classic.

James O’Brien2026-07-06T20:41:24.000Z

nah i actually rate the ferns. just think the comp is a money pit

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