The Netty Life

Seeing firsthand the systemic issues netball has with Indigenous participation and proper support for its athletes this week has been upsetting. But through confrontation usually comes growth and that is what we hope happens to netball after the souring end to Indigenous Round. We delve into each of the top four team's form as we get a little closer to finals, and try to bring some positivity back...

Super Netball's Indigenous Round is here and with it comes some hard questions that need to be addressed. We open the floor to three proud Indigenous women involved in elite netball as coaches and players – Ali Tucker-Munro, Courtney Jones and Gabby Coffey – to create a place where they can talk about the issues surrounding their underrepresentation in the sport. Meanwhile the Giants have been a v...

Everyone is talking about the West Coast Fever and one of their star players ripping through the midcourt – Jess Anstiss – joins us on the pod... Right after she locks herself out of her hotel room. Celebrating the end of mid-week games and condensed fixtures, we determine which teams are real contenders for the trophy with just three rounds left. And pivot between the biggest talking points when...

Vixens midcourter Liz Watson joins the Netty Life to discuss the appointment of the new Aussie Diamonds coach. While Kate and Britt wonder if they've underestimated the West Coast Fever, and what's going to happen with injuries and replacement players trying to enter the hub.

Tamsin Greenway brings a bit of English class to The Netty Life with some interesting thoughts on how we can market Super Netball in a more creative way to grassroots and social players. This episode is dedicated to the GOAT - Laura Langman - after her retirement from the Silver Ferns.

Just when you thought the super shot was 2020's biggest netball controversy, the league's first send off says 'hold my beer'. On this episode we pivot between the biggest talking points of the last three rounds and gush over the Thunderbirds run of form.

We've got opinions and we aren't afraid to share them! Will the super shot push tall holding shooters out of the game? And how will it affect the Diamonds team? The Adelaide Thunderbirds are hot on our radar as we chat to their captain Chelsea Pitman and more tactics emerge for coaches to get their head around involving the condensed schedule and resting players.

Is there anything better than having netball back? We didn’t think so. Hear our thoughts on each team’s RD1 performance and our verdict on the super shot so far. Swifts defender Lauren Moore also dials in from sunny Queensland to tell us all about her “vacay with a side of netty” and her brilliant MVP return to court after a serious shoulder injury.

Can you believe it is finally happening? As the 2020 season looms — with all its challenges in tow — we pick our top performers and players to keep your eye on. Giants rookie Maddie Hay also joins in the fun, after both NSW team's mad dash over the border.