Ex-Diamonds coach airs concerns over influx of NZ netballers to competition

RNZ29 Aug, 2026 02:06 AM6 mins to readFormer Australian Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander is concerned by the number of New Zealand players in Australia’s domestic competition. Photo / PhotosportBy Bridget Tunnicliffe of RNZFormer Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander says the influx of New Zealand players into Australia’s domestic competition is further squeezing opportunities for local players, posing a headache for the Australian coaching staff.

New Zealand’s leading netballers are heading offshore in unprecedented numbers,

Ex-Diamonds coach airs concerns over influx of NZ netballers to competition

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