Athletes have rejected Australia’s tsunami of Dirt Money:
Netball Australia is in financial peril and facing a potential $25m sponsorship crisis after a player union revolt led to Hancock Prospecting walking away from the sport, with the possibility more key sponsors could follow.
The company of mining billionaire Gina Rinehart pulled its $15m sponsorship on Saturday and there are fears it could balloon to a greater financial loss for the sport, as current and future sponsors may be put off from backing netball due to the players’ stance on issues.
