Locker Room Chat

Welcome to Grand Final Day! After 14 rounds, two weeks of finals and countless storylines, it all comes down to this. The Adelaide Thunderbirds are chasing a historic third premiership in four years, while the Melbourne Vixens are hunting back-to-back titles. Two heavyweights. One trophy. We unpack the Vixens' statement Preliminary Final performance, review the Fever's outstanding season through a...

Episode 15 sees the Browne sisters reunited as Kelsey returns from the NBA Finals with stories from one of the biggest sporting stages in the world before diving straight into the chaos of SSN finals. We unpack why the Thunderbirds continue to look unstoppable, whether the Fever have found their premiership edge and what ultimately ended the Mavericks' fairytale season. We also put the Maveric...

Episode 14 marks the end of the regular season and the beginning of finals. Joined by two-time Adelaide Thunderbirds premiership player, media presenter and netball commentator Emily Beaton, we unpack the final round of the season, including the Thunderbirds' dominant finish, the Mavericks continuing to build, the Fever securing a home final and the Giants finally breaking through for their fi...

Episode 13 arrives with finals just around the corner and plenty still to play for across the league. Joined by former Queensland Firebird, premiership player and Fox Sports commentator Keirra Trompf, we unpack the latest SSN results, the Mavericks continuing to build momentum, the Firebirds’ search for identity and the pressure building across Queensland netball. Drawing on her experience as part...

Episode 12 arrives at a crucial point of the season, with finals spots, coaching futures and Diamonds selection dominating the conversation. Joined by former Diamonds captain and netball great Bianca Chatfield, we unpack the Giants’ struggles, the Mavericks staking their claim as a genuine finals contender and ask the big question around the Fever - are they building towards premiership form or st...

Episode 11 dives into one of the biggest talking points in world netball right now as Hannah Kuhar joins the chat fresh off the drama of Jamaica’s Elite League draft day. From behind the scenes insight into the league’s unique draft system to her return with the Manchester Spurs, we unpack why a draft style trading period might be exactly the shake up SSN needs. We also break down Round 10 of SSN,...

Episode 10 sees us hit the pointy end of the regular season, with only five games remaining and the pressure around finals continuing to build. We ask the big question, who still has a mathematical chance at premiership glory and which teams are running out of time? Joined by sports broadcaster and walking netball encyclopedia Georgia Rajic, we unpack the Swifts’ upset win, the Mavericks building...

Episode 9 recaps a round where consistency, composure and owning big moments became the difference. We break down the results that mattered most, the teams building momentum at the right time and the sides still searching for answers as the pressure lifts across the league. We also review Madi’s mid-season Team of the Year, unpacking the selections and what she valued most when making the calls. F...

Episode 8 is all about the moments you don’t always see. The mindset, the pressure and the conversations that shape what happens on court. We revisit our top four predictions. Who’s held their spot, who’s slipped and which teams are still shaping as genuine premiership contenders. We also dive into the reserves and what the pathway forward needs to look like for long term success. Will Madi land a...

This week, we unpack a round where the pressure continues to build and the season starts to take clearer shape. At the halfway mark, we roll out our team report cards. Who’s delivering, who’s building and where the gaps are starting to show. The margins across the league are tightening, and consistency is becoming the true separator. Our Local Legend spotlight this week is a special on, celebratin...

This week, we recap a round that challenged a few expectations and shifted the narrative. The Giants came out with a point to prove, while questions are starting to build - are the Thunderbirds on shaky ground? Across the league, momentum is shifting, and the gap between consistency and pressure is becoming harder to ignore. We also spotlight our Local Legends. We want to hear from you, so jump on...

Round 4 exposed more than just results, it revealed which teams have answers under pressure and which ones are still searching. We unpack the Mavericks’ missed opportunity, why the Swifts’ defensive gaps are becoming a concern, and whether the Lightning are maximising the talent at their disposal. When the heat came on, some teams panicked, while others doubled down, and that’s quickly becoming th...

We break down the season’s biggest surprises, the Thunderbirds’ consistency, the Lightning’s search for cohesion and the Mavericks’ habit of blowing big leads as they fight to shake the “almost team” tag. Plus, a standout stat on Alice Teague-Neeld’s playmaking impact, why Kate Moloney’s leadership is shaping outcomes and Commonwealth Games selection yay or nay?! We also look at why this early str...

The Adelaide Thunderbirds cemented that they are the benchmark, with internationals once again delivering when the heat came on and proving just how hard they’ll be to stop this season. Their dominance across both ends continues to set the tone for the competition. We unpack how emotional regulation and composure in key moments separated the contenders from the rest, with several games swinging on...

Round 1 delivered plenty to unpack. From standout performances and game-changing moves to the early trends already shaping the season. We highlight the players who impressed most, the tactical shifts that made the difference and the moments that set the tone for what’s ahead. Plus, the trending news everyone’s talking about and our picks for who we think is set to have a blinder this weekend.

We kick off the season with our bold opinions and predictions for 2026. From ladder forecasts and potential breakout teams to who we think will take home MVP honours. We also debate the race for highest goal scorer, which players are primed for career-defining seasons and the international masterclasses we can’t wait to watch as global talent shapes the competition. Plus, the big calls that could...