Netball champ Jamie-Lee Price quits Giants to join AFL star partner in Melbourne
One of Australia’s biggest netball stars has been released from her contract, leaving her club to reunite with her AFL star boyfriend.
The Giants have announced superstar midcourter Jamie-Lee Price is departing the club with a year left on her contract.
The move had been widely expected, with Price intending to relocate to Melbourne to be with her partner, current AFL player Harry Perryman.
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Perryman began his AFL career at the GWS Giants and joined Collingwood this season on a six-year deal reportedly worth $900,000 per season.
Price is a key player in the Australian Diamonds team, winning the 2023 Netball World Cup, and has become renowned for her physicality and strength in aerial contests throughout her career.
Price was a foundation player with the Giants, signing with the Sydney-based team when she joined the Super Netball competition in 2017, continuing her relationship with coach Julie Fitzgerald from their time in New Zealand.
In a statement the Giants said: “Over her nine seasons in orange, she became a cornerstone of the club’s identity, known for her toughness, consistency, and leadership on and off the court.”
“Jamie-Lee has played a significant role in the growth and success of the Giants since inception and we thank her for her contributions over the past nine seasons,” Mr Underwood said.
“While we’re naturally disappointed to see her go, we understand and respect her decision to prioritise her personal life and wish her the best in this next chapter.”
The Giants missed finals this season and will undergo a period of change this off-season — longserving coach Fitzgerald has announced her retirement, as has veteran goal shooter Jo Harten.
Speaking on Netball Australia’s ‘Uncovered’ earlier this year, Price had flagged a move to Melbourne.
“I guess for me, it’s just a matter of when I go to Melbourne,” she said.
“I think I’m going to be there eventually.
“I don’t like the long distance (relationship) – obviously I’m able to live by myself and we are very independent in so many ways but it’s always nice to have that person that you have lived with to be able to go home to.
“I think knowing that you only get so much time to play professionally, it is so small in your life or your career.
“We acknowledged that it’s not going to be forever – we need to enjoy it while we can.”
Following Price’s departure, the club currently has Sophie Dwyer, Erin O’Brien, Jodi-Ann Ward and Hope White on contract for next season.
It remains to be seen if Price will join the Melbourne Vixens or Melbourne Mavericks as she continues her Super Netball career.
The Vixens have a strong team but lost Liz Watson to the Sunshine Coast Lightning two seasons ago, while Price could reunite with former Giants teammate Amy Parmenter if she heads to the Mavericks.
The NSW Swifts take on the Melbourne Vixens at Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday at 2pm AEST for a spot in the Super Netball Grand Final against the West Coast Fever.
Watch the Super Netball preliminary final on Kayo Sports.
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Originally published as Netball champ Jamie-Lee Price quits Giants to join AFL star partner in Melbourne
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