Netball in NZ set for major player exodus
- Dave Worsley
- Aug 8
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 10
More top netballers are either quitting the game or departing from the ANZ Premiership competition.
Tactix centurion Jane Watson called time on her netball career after helping her side to its first Premiership title.
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She joins shooter Ellie Bird in not returning for the compeition in 2026.
Another Tactix player looking to leave is Silver Fern defending Karin Burger who is rumoured to move to the Sunshine Coast Lightning.
The Queensland Firebirds coached by New Zealander Kiri Wills are also set to have a couple of Kiwi players joining them. It's known that Maddy Gordon from the Pulse has been approaced.
Kelly Jackson, Kate Heffernan have also been targetted for the Suncorp Netball League while Ameliaranne Ekenasio could return to Australia as she has opted out of player for the Silver Ferns for the remainder of 2025
The Mystics have said goodbye to former Australian Diamond shooter Donnell Wallam after one season.
