The Giants’ centre, Jamie-Lee Price, caused a stir among Super Netball fans with a defensive play in round four, moving into Shamera Sterling-Humphrey’s path and causing the Thunderbirds’ goal keeper to fall to the ground. But Price was not penalised and no further sanction was given. While the result of the game was by then all but beyond doubt, the encounter energised the crowd on the stroke of three-quarter time and was a reminder of some key rule changes this season.
When World Netball’s new rules came into effect at the start of the 2024 season there was plenty of interest when it came to how they would be applied in Super Netball. Some of the bigger rule changes – such as tactical substitutions being allowed after a goal is scored – have not been noticed, with rolling substitutions already part of the league. Others are mere tweaks that allow for a smoother flowing game.
