Super Netball: Players will receive at least 90 per cent of their pay for the rest of their 2020 contracts including those Job Keeper

Super Netball players are pleased with pay negotiations that will result in them receiving at least 90 per cent of their salaries with Job Keeper to also help fill any gaps.

Firebirds shooter Romelda Aiken (left) battles with the Vixens’ Kadie-Ann Dehaney. Picture: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

Super Netball players will be paid at least 90 per cent their salaries for the remainder of this year’s contract period after successful negotiations between clubs, the players’ association and league officials.

Until the contract period ends on November 30, players on annual netball salaries of more than $37,690 will receive 90 per cent of what they are owed, while the remainder will be paid via the JobKeeper scheme.

Australian Netball Players’ Association CEO Kathryn Harby-Williams said discussions between all parties had been “respectful”.

“We have come a long way since negotiations commenced in March and feel fortunate to see an uplift in pay which has been made possible due to the extension of JobKeeper,” Harby-Williams said.

“The playing group, like all of us, have endured some of the most challenging conditions yet feel grateful they have been able to deliver a product to provide netball fans with some joy over the journey.”

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Super Netball CEO Chris Symington also praised the players for ensuring the 2020 season took place despite the challenges presented by COVID-19.

“Our players have gone above and beyond this year to deliver what has been an extraordinary season, so the league and teams are pleased to be able to agree on this final payment outcome with the playing group,” Symington said.

“We appreciate all the sacrifices that our players have made in order the make this season happen and the maturity at which they have approached these discussions.

“It’s a credit to the success of the season that we were able to make this final update to the agreement.”

The Super Netball regular season concludes this weekend with three matches at Brisbane’s Nissan Arena on Saturday, and a match at the University of the Sunshine Coast on Sunday between the Lightning and the Vixens.

The Vixens have sealed the minor premiership, with results this weekend to determine where the Lightning, West Coast Fever and the NSW Swifts place in the top four.