Cumbrian star Helen Housby has been named in the Suncorp Super Netball team of the year.

But Housby did not attend the awards ceremony as a pay dispute continues in the top Australian netball scene.

England player Housby was named in the seven-strong team of the year for her starring performances for New South Wales Swifts.

It capped a stellar year for the 28-year-old, who in 2023 was also named player of the tournament at the World Cup an was shortlisted for the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year award.

The Cumbrian, though, joined a collective boycott of the Netball Australia awards ceremony last weekend.

"Personally took the decision not to attend tonight's event after receiving an invitation," wrote Housby, from Drumleaning near Wigton, in an Instagram story.

"We as a collective playing group remain strong and supportive of each other despite challenging circumstances.”

Players in Super Netball are embroiled in an ongoing pay dispute with Netball Australia.

The Australian Netball Players' Association (ANPA) said players have gone unpaid for nearly eight weeks with an agreement on pay still elusive.

"Tonight are the Netball Australia Awards and the Diamonds are attending because they are legally obligated to be present," a statement said ahead of the awards evening.

"With no agreement on our collective player agreement, SSN players have been unpaid for nearly eight weeks.

"We will continue to #FightForFair.

"What we have requested is affordable and sustainable to the game and promotes a genuine partnership to grow the game."