Ruth Aitken's appointment as Mystics coach has been seen as something of a coup for the franchise but there is concern over how it unfolded.
The decision to bring in the former Silver Ferns coach was made without any consultation with the players, who only heard about it at the
Silver Ferns trial. The Auckland franchise appears to have ignored the collective agreement which sets out processes around the appointment of coaching staff.
"The agreement does require the players and the players' association to be consulted in regard to coaching appointments," says New Zealand Netball Players Association director Tim Lythe.
"Unfortunately, on this occasion that didn't happen to the extent required and that is disappointing.
"We have expressed our disappointment to the Mystics and hope to meet with them soon to discuss the situation."
