Diamond captain Caitlin Bassett has been officially kicked out of Australia following the Super Shot after confirming her transfer to the New Zealand National League for 2021
Bassett announced Thursday that she will join the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic on a one-year contract for 2021 after relinquishing her contract with the Giants in Super Netball
« While we are disappointed that Caitlin has decided to leave our national competition, we recognize and appreciate her contribution to the league over many years and respect her decision to move to New Zealand competition, » said Marinkovich. / p>
“Caitlin is a valued member of the Origin Diamonds team and we look forward to working with her and the rest of the group as we prepare to return to international competition in 2021″
Bassett has had little time on the pitch in the Australian National League this season following the Super Shot.She is considered one of the best shooters in the world, but her main talent is her accuracy under the post rather than from the outside of the goal circle
Bassett will join the ANZ Premiership next season with the option of a second year at the Magic She will travel to New Zealand early next year
The 32-year-old was recently named to the 2020-21 Diamonds squad in preparation for the Constellation Cup, which has been delayed until early 2021 It remains to be seen whether it will retain the harbor master’s office
« I have had great conversations with key people within the Diamonds programs and we all agree that time in court is essential for my development, » Bassett said
« My intention is to be part of our Birmingham Commonwealth Games team in 2022, and I look forward to continuing to work with the team while playing for the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic next year
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« I couldn’t be more excited to travel to New Zealand and join the Magic Experiencing the game in another country and playing alongside and against some of the best netball players in the world is a really exciting challenge and a valuable experience for me »
Giants head coach Julie Fitzgerald said she had « open and honest discussions » with Bassett before his decision to cross the Tasman
“We both agree that now is the time for her to explore other opportunities,” she said “Caitlin has made a huge contribution to netball in this country and I think she will benefit fully from the Magic and Netball environment in New Zealand
« We thank Caitlin for her contribution to the growth of Giants Netball and wish her well in the next chapter of her career »
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