[Ian Harkin]

#1360364

Pulse assistant Anna Andrews-Tasola to replace three-time title winning coach

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/132187906/pulse-assistant-anna-andrewstasola-to-replace-threetime-title-winning-coach

[Kerryn]

#1360744

Elle Temu confirmed as NOT playing in NZ next year joining her partner in Sydney (though still eligible for SF’s this year) Noels still expecting to see her in the black dress in the future

[StatsNerd21]

#1360746

Surely it’s Giants for her then, especially if Brandley retires- Switts don’t need another defender fighting for starting 7.

[al_ex]

#1360747

It will be interesting to see where Temu ends up. I guess she could get picked up by Swifts or Giants but I’m not convinced she will. She’d probably be able to get a gig at the F’Birds or the 8th team, but she may be willing to step down to TP/state league if living with her partner in NSW is the priority.

[mcleod]

#1360748

No point leaving the NZ scene to live with bf, but not actually play in the city she lives in.
Going to be quite a bit of player movements. I suspect when Fisher marries her man, she won’t be classed as a import, so possibly some happenings at steel.

[WeWood]

#1360771

Wouldn’t Fisher need perm residency (at least?) to not be considered an import? Or is import status based on if you’re available/play for another country? She has indicated she still plans to play for England.

Really hope Tui is picked up by the Magic to (assumedly) pair with Ekenasio. I don’t think one of Tui or Heffernan should be stuck on the bench next season while the other combines with Fisher.

[mcleod]

#1360772

I believe she will have duel citizenship.

[steelsupporter84]

#1360793

With TEMU heading to Aussie, I wonder if we will see Burley back at the Stars? I hope not as a Steel fan.

[Kerryn]

#1360797

sorry @steelsuppporter84 just been confirmed Burley to Stars

[RMB]

#1360798

From watching Burleys socials i got the impression of a bit of home sickness, i believe her boyfriend is still in akl. The stars definitely need some defence power and she looked so frustrated at the steel

[Ian Harkin]

#1360800

.@starsnetballnz have added some serious firepower to their defensive stocks, signing Kate Burley for 2024.

📷 @mbphotonz pic.twitter.com/Gcqjws5yUF

— ANZ Premiership (@ANZPremiership) June 8, 2023

[Baller]

#1360801

I think the Steel are always going to struggle (especially against
AKL teams) unless NNZ adjusts (slightly) their import rule. There aren’t any NZ defenders to poach with the expected retirements and exits. I could support Fisher (currently still an import) and an international defender playing at the Steel.

[WeWood]

#1360805

Be interesting if Selby-Rickit stays another year to help them out. I do think they need to look ahead to the future but would require an entirely new defensively line-up, and like you say @Baller, from where?

[rebound67]

#1360807

Is it about time NNZ looked at spreading the talent throughout the competition (after starting 7’s have been picked)? Thinking along the lines of defenders like Amy Christophers, Kate Dowling, etc.. that could start at the Steel or alike. If we are truly to get stronger we need a strong competition from all 6 teams

[RMB]

#1360809

Listening to a Podcast with Jane Watson earlier and she speaks of moving from canterbury up to Otaki to be closer to her partners family. Wonder if thats retirement or switch of teams…

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