Giants captain Jo Harten and vice-captain Jamie-Lee Price ahead of the minor semi-final on Sunday.Credit:GWS Giants
Harten said that as a member of the players’ association,her job was to improve the whole of the game – but as an athlete,her only role was to worry about what’s happening on the court.
“As a player,I don’t have any control over that[NA financial problems],” said Harten,who pointed out that the Giants are owned by Netball NSW,not NA.
Netball Australia chief executive Kelly Ryan.
Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan said that the organisation was exploring alternative revenue streams and commercial opportunities to improve its financial position,one of which may be sponsorship from gambling organisations.
“The reality is that gambling sponsorships are very significant and very lucrative in sports,” Ryan told ABC breakfast radio on Friday.
“We have a strong plan,we have a new three-year strategic plan that focuses on the things that the sport is absolutely great at. Our vision is centred around what we are already known for,and that’s the No.1 sport for women and girls,the No.1 netball league in the world and the No.1 world-ranked team.”
Ryan’s comments come after News Corp reported that about $4m of NA’s debt had to be paid back before the end of the next financial year.