2024 SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL

It’s either less than 5 games OR less than 26 years old- Jok is 25 still.

Really not happy with this decision- Montana Holmes is such a great up and comer, would have loved to see her or any other pathway player.

• This reply was modified 1 year ago by StatsNerd21.

Really poor form Mavs! I don’t see how they can claim Jok meets the 11th player criteria. I think Mavs are going to be the team to dislike with the way they are recruiting. Replacing Collingwood with an equally unpalatable product.

From SSN new 2024 rules

“Eligibility is down to three criteria. The first two must be met, while the third requires one of two options.
1. Must be contracted for 2024 as a
Nominated Athlete
2. Must be eligible to represent Australia in accordance with World Netball
Regulations
3. Must be aged 26 or younger OR has not taken to the court in more than five SSN and/or ANZ Championship matches”

I honestly don’t see why everyone is so unhappy with the Mavs decision re Jok. She meets the eligibility criteria and as a foundation team that has lost two of their contracted 10 before the season starts, the Mavs are doing what is best for them. I understand that the spot could have gone to a young up-and-coming Australian talent, however without this 11th player rule (which hasn’t been in place previously) there wouldn’t have been an opportunity like this anyway. When the eligibility criteria was put into place I’m sure there were discussions had about possible outcomes of who could become the 11th player for certain teams, and they obviously decided on the criteria as they are (and they are very clear).

Ok fair enough. I wasn’t aware Jok is now an Australian citizen. I’m still not keen on Mavs picking her as the 11th player. The intent of the 11th player was for players who had little previous opportunity. The eligibility criteria now look a bit silly.

Have Fox cancelled the Centre Circle round preview show?