Firebirds axe another club great as veteran not offered 2024 contract
For the second successive season, the Queensland Firebirds have made the tough call to axe a club great, with Gabi Simpson told she won’t be offered a new deal for 2024.But she now departs in similar fashion to fellow Firebirds great Romelda Aiken-George, who wasn’t offered a contract for 2023 after giving birth to her daughter in 2022.
Watch every game of the 2023 Constellation Cup Series Live & Ad-Break Free During Play on Kayo Sports. Instead Aiken-George was snapped up as a training partner by the NSW Swifts and went on to feature in the Super Netball grand final.“It’s been an absolute honour to play alongside and then coach a Firebirds legend such as Gabi,” coach Bec Bulley said.“Her contribution to the Firebirds on and off the court has been incalculable.
“It’s no surprise she is an inspiration to so many and a fan favourite, who will always be remembered as one of the best players to don the purple dress.Rumours of Simpson’s exit from the club only grew throughout the 2023 season as she played limited minutes, includingKim Ravaillion, who headed north to Brisbane alongside Simpson back in 2013, has been used in wing defence by Bulley with young gun Macy Gardner making her mark in centre.
With on CPA in place, the eight Super Netball clubs are still unable to sign any players to their 10-person roster for season 2024.
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