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    Former Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander believes Netball Australia will welcome a proposal to include Aotearoa in their Super Netball domestic competition

    Former Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander believes Netball Australia will welcome a proposal to include Aotearoa in their Super Netball domestic competition


    Reports suggest Netball New Zealand have applied for three franchise licenses, which will end the ANZ Premiership as we know it.

    It would allow top athletes to get international exposure without affecting their Silver Ferns eligibility.

    Alexander says it's a global netball family.



    Hear the full interview on Sportstalk.

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