Sure I understand the rationale behind NNZ not granting to exemptions as it could ultimately gut the ANZP if all of the best players are playing elsewhere. But what are they doing to make the ANZP better?
1) There was a review of NZ netball systems in general after Southby’s CWG disaster – but this wasn’t released after Noels won gold. Why wasn’t this released?
2) Why is it so hard to ANZP franchises to apply for imports? Each team should be allowed at least one import unconditionally
3) Would they consider altering the player payments so that they receive more money from the ANZP and less from Silver Ferns retainers? This would attract better imports as the current payments are only attractive to potential Silver Ferns
4) Excellent they are moving to two rounds. Would they consider moving the ANZP season to allow more players to compete in the SSN, even as replacement players/training partners?
5) Yes there has been an improvement in ANZP viewer numbers and crowds – this is good. However, I’m not surprised Sky is favouring basketball as there is opportunity to sell the rights overseas due to the international market for basketball already. Both NNZ and NA face this same conundrum, and it wouldn’t surprise me to see the next SSN broadcast deal be less favourable. Something for both countries to ponder.
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This reply was modified 3 months, 2 weeks ago by museboy.
