Super Netball quick hits — Mavericks find a loophole to sign experienced import, as some teams opt out of number 11 player entirely
ABCOn the eve of Super Netball's eighth season, the league has been sent into a spin with the introduction of an 11th player rule that allows teams to sign an athlete on a full-time six-month contract outside of the salary cap. Incoming side, the Melbourne Mavericks, have already got a spotlight on them this year, as the brand-new shiny addition competing in Collingwood's place, and the loophole they've found to sign an experienced Jamaican shooter as their 11th player has amplified that further. Super Netball clubs have until round three to submit a number 11 player for approval by the league, but the Lightning, Giants and Swifts have not yet taken up the offer. Mixed reception to rule changes Beyond the 11th player, which is only a thing in Super Netball, the governing body World Netball also revised some of its rules on January 1.
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