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20 August 2026

Why Netball Australia picked a commercial powerbroker to 'supercharge' the sport

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Why Netball Australia picked a commercial powerbroker to 'supercharge' the sport

The new CEO was an architect of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and a key figure behind the Matildas earning equal pay and conditions to the Socceroos.

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