About this episode

Gerard Murphy discusses the Melbourne Mavericks' recent signings and the implications for the Super Netball league.

When Australian players Kate Eddy and Lucy Austin found themselves lost without 2027 Super Netball contracts, the Melbourne Mavericks threw them a lifeline and signed them as training partners for the greater good of the game. Head coach Gerard Murphy is entering his second season in charge and shares the thinking behind some of the decisions made during the recent signing period. Gez speaks about privatisation and how it can help players generate more money, publicity and profile. As well as his plans for the shooting, midcourt and defensive areas of the court.

People in this episode

Host: Gerard Murphy

Topics covered

• player contracts
• team management
• privatisation
• Super Netball
• coaching strategies

Keywords

• Kate Eddy
• Lucy Austin
• Gerard Murphy
• Melbourne Mavericks
• Super Netball
• privatisation
• training partners

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Melbourne Mavericks

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