Frew told the Otago Daily Times she was upset at Broughton's departure and was still considering where she would play her netball next year.
"I'm looking at my own future and what is best for me regarding where I'm going to play next year," Frew said.
"I certainly haven't made any decision."
But Frew, when pressed, did not rule out a shift to Wellington and linking up with Broughton who was unveiled yesterday as the Pulse's new coach.
"Ask me next week," Frew responded.
ANZ Championship teams cannot approach players from another franchise until two weeks after the tournament's final. The gloves come off on Monday and Frew has made no secret of her admiration for Broughton.
"She has coached me for a long time and I owe her pretty much the things I've achieved in netball and I certainly support her with what she is going to do in the future."
While the experienced midcourter is unsure where she will play next year, Silver Ferns wing attack Liana Leota and Steel defender Erika Burgess are thought to be considering a shift north. Neither could be reached for comment yesterday.
Rumours of a mass walkout surfaced earlier this week and the story grew legs when Broughton was confirmed as Pulse coach. Broughton told NZPA she had no expectation players would follow her to Wellington but did not play down the rumours either.
"That would be their decision, but certainly I know I would welcome any of them, and I know the Pulse would be very pleased," Broughton said.
"It's up to the girls. They need to play, and there's only five franchises."
After four years at the helm of the Steel, Broughton was asked to re-apply last month but opted against it. She was replaced by New Zealand Under-21 coach Janine Southby and former Australian international Natalie Avellino.
Frew would not be drawn on whether she thought the franchise could have handled Broughton's departure better, but acknowledged the decision to advertise her position certainly caused a stir.
"Robbie has a lot of support around the community and everywhere you go people are talking about it. She has been a massive part of the Southland family and has done so much for Southland ... and getting everything back on track in Invercargill.
"A lot of people have a lot of time and respect for her and are obviously disappointed that she is out of the coaching role now."
When contacted for comment, Avellino said stories of a player exodus was news to her. The former shooter said the franchise's recruitment talks were going well despite reports to the contrary.
"As far as I'm concerned everything is going well," Avellino said.
"But if some players choose to go with Robyn, that's fine. We don't have a problem with it. She has been with Southland for so long that she has built up relationships with players. At the end of the day, we want players who want to play in our team."
