Coach Robyn Broughton coached Southern Steel where players were resigned such as Daneka Wipiiti and Liana Leota.
From 2012, Broughton coached the Central Pulse in the ANZ Championship, after four years with the Southern Steel and currently coaches the Hertfordshire Mavericks in the Netball Superleague. Silver Fern midcourter Liana Leota was the fourth player to signal her departure, with the co-captain confirming she is heading to the UK, with rugby playing husband Johnny Leota. Australian import Natasha Chokljat and Silver Ferns shooter Daneka Wipiiti also signalled their departure from the Steel after the 2011 campaign. 
