The 21-year-old goal keep loves living in Dunedin and would like to remain with the Steel. But she also needs to consider what is in her best interests.
''It is up in the air at the moment,'' Purvis responded when asked about her future.
''I'd love to stay down here, but I have to look at what is best for my netball. Netball is the No 1 priority in my life at the moment, so I think we have to wait and see.
''Dunedin is pretty much home to me now. This is my fourth year here and I absolutely love it. I've got a good set of friends and a good relationship with the Steel as a franchise.
''But at the same time it is whether I look at new coaching experiences.
''I regard Janine [Southby] as a great coach. She has been coaching me for six or seven years now ... and she has a lot to offer.
''We have a really great relationship. But I think getting more defensive specialist coaching is something we are always seeking as defenders.''
Teams cannot target players from other franchises until the end of the season, so the Steel will have the first opportunity to put a good deal on the table.
For Purvis, the amount of court time which is on offer will be a major factor in her decision. She has had to battle for it at the Steel but appears to have broken through.
She started in the impressive win against the Magic two weeks ago and her combination with Phoenix Karaka is arguably the Steel's strongest defensive line-up.
Southby has viewed it differently for the majority of the season, preferring to start with Rachel Rasmussen at goal defence, with Purvis, Karaka and Erena Mikaere competing for the goal keep bib.
''It can be frustrating, but at the same time you learn so much at training and by just being in the environment. I still consider myself a young player, even though this is my third year with the team.
''I've been happy with the amount of court time I've been given this year ... and I think Phoenix and I are being rewarded for some good play, which is exciting.''
Purvis believes the competition for starting spots has helped bring out the best in the defensive unit. The defence, of course, has copped a lot of flak for giving up way too many goals (685 in 11 games).
The Steel has the second worst defensive record in the tournament, but Purvis rightly pointed out that was partly because of the team's success at the other end. The quicker the Steel scores, the quicker the other team gets the ball back.
''But we acknowledge that at times our defence hasn't been up to standard. I think we've really focused on that in the past few weeks and we've definitely lifted, I think.''
The Steel is out of playoff contention but can still finish as high as fifth. The franchise was targeting the playoffs but is drawing motivation from the desire to finish well and win back a few a fans.
The Steel hosts the Tactix in Dunedin on Sunday and Purvis is looking forward to a rare home game.
The Steel is running a promotion for the game whereby a child is free if accompanied by a paying adult.
