We were lucky with what we got: Kathyrn Harby-Williams Former Australian netball captain Kathryn Harby-Williams at home in Adelaide. Picture: Calum Robertson Source: The Advertiser FINANCIAL gain for playing netball was never an issue for South Australian legend Kathryn Harby-Williams. The former Australian captain was a powerful defensive force in the era before the ANZ Championship was born and significantly lifted the financial opportunities for players. Her contract did not include the $10,000 that current national skipper Nat von Bertouch gets for the role. The national vice-captain receives $5000. "It was not even a semi-professional era when I was playing," Harby-Williams said. Anything we got was a bonus so we were not demanding. We were lucky with what we got. Despite her career ending when the sport was on the verge of a rise in player payments, Harby-Williams reflects on her time in the game without regret. "Good luck to the players today," she said. I had a terrific career and have fond memories - I would not change those for anything in the world. The Australian Netball Players Association has not ruled out the national team members striking during the international season following the ANZ Championship if their pay rise demands are not met. National squad members earn $200 for each day of Diamonds commitments, but the ANPA wants that doubled. Harby-Williams is not a fan of strike action, but she understands the players' argument. "I'm not one for strikes," she said. I'm not sure the players of today are either. The riches of the AFL don't come our way but the players association represents the players and making sure they are looked after. The game is a business today and has to be treated as such. Harby-Williams, now a TV commentator, made 95 appearances for Australia and won two Commonwealth Games gold medals and two world championships.