The longer that no message lands in Aaron Pidgeon's inbox from Netball Australia the chances of Launceston retaining its annual Super Netball fixture rises a little.
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The Netball Tasmania chief executive was fearful the state could lose its Collingwood Magpies home game should the season change.
But all indications are that the 14-round roster will be maintained but just in a later period of this year's calendar.
"My understanding is if the competition resumes within a reasonable timeframe and an appropriate format, the agreement remains the same and again will be played here in Tasmania," Pidgeon said.
"I have received nothing to suggest it's not the case."
Pidgeon is led to believe that not only for Super Netball but also for the ANL, it's either all in or nothing for a decision reached by June 30.
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Though Netball Australia's second-tier league has more time to run out on court.
Tasmanian Magpies play their 14 matches over seven weekends, plus an additional week for the semi-finals and grand final in a shorter year than that of Collingwood.
"It has continued to be discussed in line with the Super Netball and there is nothing to suggest at this stage it will be cancelled," Pidgeon said.
Only cost-cutting amid the effects from coronavirus of an "expensive competition to run" would prevent the ANL campaign going ahead.
"They need to consider all options whether it continues the same format or to consider an abridged format to make it a more cost-effective competition," Pidgeon said.
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Andrew Mathieson
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
