Super Netball draws world's best, but questions raised over import policy after Diamonds' loss
It appears there is no better time to launch the second instalment of Super Netball.
After the English Roses upset the Diamonds in the final on the Gold Coast, head coach Lisa Alexander made some tough, yet reasonable comments weighing up the positive versus negative inclusion of internationals in the Australian domestic competition.
"I can't say it any other way, I'm the national coach and this [English players in Super Netball] has clearly assisted them to win this gold medal," she said after the Diamonds' one-goal loss.
"That's our high performance system working for another country."
Alexander is a figurehead and supporter of the sport, so most were surprised by her strong remarks.
While it is true that international players have definitely benefitted from our training systems, the general consensus from Super Netball players is that the Games upset and inclusion of internationals in the league can only be good for the game.