thebackcourt
The Back Court
The Back Court is netball, but not the top of the line elite stuff. We’re talking about real netball. Deep heat, dodgy knees, last minute fill-ins and all the other unfiltered realities of playing for fun. The Back Court combines humorous observations from the world of netball, relatable anecdotes, and community stories with a tiny hint of news and analysis. With our trademark irreverence, we chronicle netball as it really is, a blend of laughs, mishaps, internal politics, and the unique camaraderie that comes with post-match pints. This is netball your Nanna wouldn’t like.
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Elite Behaviours - 2026 Season Review 10.07.2026 1:10:01
Welcome to "The Prospectors Club sponsored Back Court Season Review" That's right! Took us until the last episode but we managed to get a sponsor for our big season* finale! What a whirlwind of a season it has been, many ups, some downs but a hell of a good time! Join us for our big grand final review, season wrap and special Back Court Awards! Find out our Team of the Year (Mostly just Liv's m...
Grand Final Live Preview! 06.07.2026 45:36
Since no one other than die hard T'bird fans are going to be re-watching that Grand Final so why not listen to our Live Preview episode again! See how many predictions the team got right and roast them for every one they got wrong. It was chaotic in the Back Court tradition, will we do it again? Time will tell. We will be back to our usual Thursday timeslot for our Big End of Season wrap!
I'm Not Crazy I'm Just A Little Unwell 25.06.2026 55:48
Just two games to go in the Netball season and Look How Far We've Come! If you are listening to this at 3am after a Long Day in the Real World we hope you get a good laugh but If You're Gone then you can get Bent. And as always I wanna Push you towards sponsoring the podcast so we can finish this Mad Season
Netball Kama Sutra 18.06.2026 59:46
They say that sex sells and we need to sell so welcome to Netball Kama Sutra! Back Court Sponsor drive is well and truly underway with a huge episode of hijinks! This week, Liv reads exerpts from a Netball Smut Novel Matt only talks about the soccer for 60s we promise We have all the big the stories around this weeks finals and the Comm Games team annoucement And a very special guest, the ever p...
Backing of the Board 11.06.2026 55:44
It is the last round of the season and what a season its been! For 4 teams this is their last tune up before the finals and for the others... it's off season time. The coaching Merry-Go round, Retirements, Player movement speculation, it has already begun. Listen as Liv inserts herself into game of the round, Matt inserts himself into delisting talk and Producer Dave inserts himself into this d...
Coaching Balls off 04.06.2026 1:06:18
What a Bumper episode we have for you this week! We talk: Diamonds Selection: Who made it, who missed out, will Liv be getting a Netball Bestie tattoo? Super Netball Sponsorship opportunities: Any S named brands want to step up? Sabco anyone? Mavericks making finals the lid is off! Apologies to all fans for Liv blowing out the speakers with her cheering. Also, Liv updates us on her pre-season, M...
Defensive Throuple 28.05.2026 57:29
After our week of Covid style podcasting we are back in person at the studio for some classic Back Court shenanigans! Featuring: A recap of Olivias first AFLW pre-season camp, can someone please teach her to ride a bike? Our thoughts on the Netball players sponsorship opportunities, anyone want to sponsor a great netball podcast DM us! (Matt loves a fake tan) SSN Fan Fiction ideas, can Netball b...
The One Where They Use Zoom 21.05.2026 50:57
Do not check your calendars its not 2020 again, but with our high flying host Liv Lewis on her very first AFLW pre-season camp we have had to record an online podcast this week! Not wanting to miss out on discussing the wild results from the weekend and what it means for the finals come, listen and enjoy the mostly glitch free special Zoom/Skype/Slack/Meet/Teams/MSN Messenger edition of The Back...
Tinned Fish Date Night 14.05.2026 58:33
We are well into the second half of the season and we have some huge match ups this week, Swifts v Fever, EvdB v Woody, Sirena v John West. We dive into it all this week with Records Galore, some controversial opinions and find out how Liv went on her first day as an AFLW player. All this and more on this weeks Ep! It's the podcasts that people reject that makes The Back Court the best.
It's Not A Lie If You Believe It 07.05.2026 1:04:19
Dear Listeners, We hope this podcast finds you well. Key points of action for this week include: Draw v Extra Time. Consensus is? Serious chat, Pride round and SSN inclusivity. Can more be done? Phone chat with Jessie Grenvold, Can we lock in a nickname? Roast Producer Dave whenever possible. Talk about Netball (Avoid other sports if possible) Feedback is appreciated if not always followed thro...
Object Permanence 30.04.2026 57:20
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIV!!! Yes it was Liv's birthday. And yes we did have a cake. And yes we did talk about anything and everything including... Matt's plea for father advice A chaotic phone call with the one and only Hannah Mundy A surprising amount of Netball talk And way too many mentions of Liv's toes...
Am I Just Making This Up? 23.04.2026 47:05
What an episode we have in store today! Matt and Liv talk Taxes, choc tops (Or cornettos) and the current cost of living We find out what Matts favourite Bieber song is We get Liv's completely unbiased take on the Mavs fashion show And as always round reviews, previews, battlers and gripes. Listen, share with your friends, engage in discourse and see you on the court.
Special Guest - Matt's Pimple 16.04.2026 1:00:30
This week on The Back Court - Matt's Pimple Liv makes the pods first ever non-prank related guest call ever We break the news live "New Broadcast Deal" Plus the usual wraps, previews and as always Battler of the Week!
Iambic Pentameter 09.04.2026 57:58
This week Matt and Liv, Talk Shakespeare, jocks, and quick maths, Poets we are not.
Chocolate ASMR 02.04.2026 57:12
The Back Court April Fools Easter Special! Liv pranks her ex-teammates, Netty mums clapping back on twitter, Is the Mavericks music too loud and Matt eats a lot of chocolate! All that and more on this weeks episode of The Back Court!
Addressing the Stimulus 26.03.2026 1:00:46
🎙️ Back Court – Episode 5 From light-hearted banter to sharp analysis, this episode highlights the evolving landscape of Australian sport. 🔥 Women’s sport is booming Record crowds and growing fan engagement show it’s no longer emerging — it’s established. 🌏 Expansion is inevitable The push for a Tasmanian Super Netball team reflects a deeper issue: more talent than opportunities. 🎭 The persona...
Old Man Yells at Cloud 19.03.2026 59:38
Round 1 done and what a week it was! International coaches resigning, breaking news live on the pod, big games, bigger takes and as always asking the most important questions... What is the best condiment for steak? How many games did Liv Lewis play? And why are all the coaches wearing plain white T's? All that an more on this weeks Back Court.
That's So Backcourt 12.03.2026 57:07
Etsy witches, a new trophy, Elastigirl and FINALLY some talk about netball because That's so Backcourt! Have a suggestion for Liv Lewis' Battler of the Week? If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
Whimper Olympics 19.02.2026 53:11
Penis-gate, a new centurion and how many captains is too many captains? Whimper Olympics in your ears. If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
Who's your Daddy? 05.02.2026 46:22
Guess who’s back, back again. The Back Court is back, the Origin Diamonds are gearing up to take on Jamaica, Matt & Liv both have big news to share and the crew chat about netball pre-seasons and a big summer of sport. We want to hear from you! If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email backc...
Accidental Journalism 30.10.2025 1:01:53
The Constellation Cup returns to its rightful owners, but the Diamonds not-being-able-to-win-a-game-in-New-Zealand hoodoo remains. Former Melbourne Mavericks defender of the year Olivia Lewis is on deck to give some of the best analysis around, while she and Matt discuss Gretel Bueta return to the court, which Gold Coast based tournament is on during Schoolies and we run our eye over the upcoming...
I'm No Export 17.10.2025 32:52
Pack your brooms, it’s a clean sweep. As expected, the Diamonds went 3 for 3 against South Africa and importantly gave out some much-needed debuts! New Zealand are next, and God knows they’ll be keen to just start playing some netball as the Noeline drama rolls on. Plus, Julie Fitzgerald has landed on her feet and we discuss why there isn't a 5th game in the Con Cup. We want to hear from you! I...
A Bit Hoarse 02.10.2025 48:56
We're back (again), and this time it's the real thing. 45 minutes of pure netball chatter. There's plenty to chat about too. With the Noeline drama over in New Zealand, the Aussie Young Guns bringing home another trophy, Netball's Olympics push and the Diamonds three test series against South Africa, there's no shortage of things for The Back Court to banter about. Oh, and we've got a new host, wi...
Signing Window Review - Queensland Firebirds 14.09.2025 12:47
And just like that, the signing window reviews are over. We've finally arrived at the Queensland Firebirds, who spent their signing window raiding the best talent from the netball cupboard that is New Zealand. Will the additions of Gordon, Selby-Rickit and Jackson help the Firebirds surge up the table, or will they remain rooted to the bottom? Listen to find out what Matt and Liv think about it al...
Signing Window Review - Melbourne Mavericks 12.09.2025 13:35
The Mavericks have ripped it up and decided to start again. The SSN's newest club have just 4 of their original players remaining on their list, but that doesn't mean they're not making strides. Liv and Matt discuss the signings of Price, Hinchliffe, Batcheldor and MacDonald and try to figure out where Molly Jovic fits in all of this on the penultimate episode of our SSN Signing Window Review seri...
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