Rumours of Collingwood’s demise have swirled since the club announced it was reviewing its Super Netball program, but speculation gave way to hard truth on Thursday when the review concluded and the famous old football club handed in their licence, walking away from netball at the end of the 2023 season.
While the news was unsurprising given the discussions that have taken place over the past week, its real life consequences have now begun to sink in. Questions around who will replace the Magpies as the eighth team in the competition are yet to be answered, but the more immediate concern is for the staff and players at the centre of this messy exit.
