The Back Court

Souness. Adamson. Austin. Watson. Stewart. There are plenty of new names entering the GIANTS set-up for 2026, but will it be enough to cover the losses of Harten, Price and Fitzgerald? Matt and Liv answer those burning questions - and more- in the next instalment of their Signing Window Review. 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...

Another signing window, another victory for the Lightning! If there's one thing the good people on the Sunshine Coast do well, it's sign players. They've added even more insane names to their list for 2026 signing Karin Burger, Gabby Sinclair and Donnell Wallam to their roster. It's not all good news though. Steph Fretwell has retired (sad face) while Reilley Batcheldor and Tara Hinchliffe have de...

Have the Thunderbirds done enough to cover their losses?  It was retirement after retirement for the de-throned Thunderbirds, who lost Romelda Aiken-George and Hannah Petty to retirement - but they've been busy in the window, signing Elmere Van Der Berg, Sophie Casey and The Back Court's new favourite player, Kate Heffernan! Plus where should Georgie Horjus play and will anyone be able to score ag...

There's been some movement at the Swifts! The good news? Grace is staying, Maddy Proud is back on deck and Tayla Fraser returns. The other news? Sophie Fawns has her sights set on the UK, they've delisted Allie Smith and Paige Hadley won't play in 2026 (it's good news though she's pregnant!!) Matt and Liv sit down to discuss what this all means for their premiership hopes and the future of the Faw...

What do you do when you miss out on glory by the barest of margins? You go and ask your old flame to come back and push you over the line. Sasha Glasgow is back in green for 2026 and both your hosts think it's a good move. Plus Matt finds out Fran Williams is England captain and Liv has some thoughts on the Fever line-up. We want to hear from you! If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the...

We're back - in mini pod form! Matt and Liv are giving you all a September treat and running through each team's signing window, starting with the reigning premiers - the Melbourne Vixens. And before you start yelling at your listening device, we recorded this before the Vixens (unsurprisingly) announced Di Honey as their new coach. Keep an eye on your feed as well, we've got plenty more in the pi...

What a way to end the 2025 SSN season! The Vixens - and Melbourne - bought the energy to Rod Laver Arena, as the league celebrated a record breaking season, with a record breaking crowd.  Plus, Liv has hit the big time, HK is back from the Caribbean and everything signings, signings, signings!  After a chaotic 20 weeks of action the Back Court will be taking a short break from recording. We'll sti...

The Vixens train rollllllllsssss on! Simone's girls have done it again, booking their spot in the 2025 SSN Grand Final with an amazing come from behind win! Matt and Liv talk through all the key moments, discuss where they were and which family members think they're on TV! Plus, a comprehensive Grand Final Preview, the Mavs Mad Monday and Liv is eyeing off two flags in one week. We want to hear fr...

And then there were three! The Vixens rolled into Adelaide on Sunday and said not this time Thunderbirds to keep their dream (and Liv's) alive, while the Fever steamrolled the Swifts to book their spot in the 2025 SSN Grand Final. We chat through the weekend's action, cast our eye over the Diamonds squad announcement and decide whether or not Kate Moloney should play for the GIANTS in 2026. We wan...

It's the biggest period on the netball calendar. That's right, it's Mad Monday time. Liv's back from the Gold Coast and she's spotted a couple of tidbits on TikTok. Meanwhile Matt's in awe of a new sporting power couple, the Thunderbirds have too many milk adjacent sponsors and Tyler Orr turned one on in the UK. Plus chat about Jo Harten's final game, the Fever's inevitable march to the premiershi...

JLP HAS BEEN SACKED!! That's right, Survivor's Johnathon La Paglia has been axed by Channel 10. To honor his illustrious career Liv and Matt discuss how netball could save one of reality TV's iconic shows. Plus, we get another update from old mate Kuhar, discuss inevitable contact and Liv demands a DIAMONDS SHAKE UP. We want to hear from you! If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court...

“I hope you’re not a carpenter if that’s what you think three feet is ump!” The Back Court is back with a bang. We're talking netball sledges, sporting conspiracy theories  and feeling old. Plus Liv forgets Dylan Nexhip and West Coast Fowler are on the charge! 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...

What should you do if you accidentally crash a very fancy engagement party?  Who is the hidden elite ginger in the SSN?  Does the pub solve all of life's problems? This week we answer all these questions, and more, Back Court style. Plus, Caitlin Clark's new bodyguard, is it okay to like the Vixens and the Herald Sun hates Matt. We want to hear from you! If you’ve got a good netball story (on or o...

New ep, means a new host!  Producer Liv steps into the hot seat to fill the HK sized hole in the podcast and hits the ground running with a rant about social netball's archaic rules. Plus, there's chat about big money contracts, rogue injuries and whether or not the Fever's form has gone to their head. We want to hear from you! If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own a...

Has anyone ever been to Jamaica?  Some big Back Court news on this weeks pod, as Matt and Hannah dive into Geva's retirement post, World Netball's laughable press release and the all important issue of Tasmanian Oysters! Plus, the GIANTS do it again and the Swifts finally lose. 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...

It's been a big week here at Back Court HQ! Matt's been caught cheating on the pod, Hannah has a couple of AFL greats in the gun and we discuss what our on court walk out songs would be! Plus, unique pre-game rev ups and netty hair. 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 em...

What a week of netball. Helen flopped, Grace was rattled, Jhaniele shot her 9,000th and Latty was ballin'!  Meanwhile Emily Mannix found a lizard skin, Hannah was best on court and we named our best netball spies. 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 –backcourtdms@g...

10 episodes of The Back Court - who'd have thought! There's plenty to discuss this week with Gretel Bueta teasing a comeback, Teigan O'Shannassy selling her car and Simone McKinnis eyeing off a glass of vino or two! Plus, we run through some netball rules we'd love to change and cast our eye over all of the SSN action from Round 6. We want to hear from you! If you’ve got a good netball story (on o...

What a chaotic week in netball!  There's a severe umpire shortage in the UK, players are dropping left, right and centre in New Zealand and Nissan Arena needs a new name. Plus, Matt's done some digging on a few of your local legend nominations and Hannah thinks the Swifts have shot themselves in the foot?? We want to hear from you! If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your o...

So, what have you missed for netball? On this week's episode Hannah and Matt discuss putting your sport ahead of holidays, get into the nitty gritty of goon bags and dive into the GIANTS big win. Plus, Hannah can't order alcohol and there was a big goal haul for Sunbury! 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...

We're back with another bumper ep for your listening pleasure. On this weeks show Hannah and Matt cover all the important topics, such as funny club songs, other celebrities who might enjoy the netball and whether Ash Ervin is a lot taller than we think she is. Plus, an update on Hannah's badges, Bacchus Marsh's fortunes and the return of Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard. We want to hear from you! If you’...

Another bumper episode of the Back Court has arrived, and just in the nick of time. On this week's episode Hannah tells us all about a blind date gone wrong, we finally get around to reviewing all of your favourite netball literature and Matt tells us which SSN team needs to start Zigging instead of Zagging!  Plus, we've got listener correspondence, Kiri Wills' Instagram and Netball's first ever A...

A bumper episode of The Back Court this week, as Hannah and Matt take on some of the biggest issues facing netball today. Your favourite netball podcasters debate whether short socks or long socks are superior, discuss how to cook pasta and argue over whether the post game huddle is a good thing for the game. Plus, Hannah's gone international and are the Fever in crisis mode? We want to hear from...

Another bumper episode of everyone's favourite netball podcast is here. On this week's episode Hannah, Matt and Producer Liv detail their awkward run-in's with celebrities, Hannah brags about her netball ability and we discuss the ramifications of using stale milk in a smoothie. Plus, the Thunderbirds made a big error and Matt revels in his 100% tipping record. We want to hear from you! If you’ve...

Round 1 is here. And we all know it's the best part of the season. Why? Because in Round 1, hope springs eternal. You could still win the flag. Better yet you could still make the leap from C Grade to B Grade. Remember, no one has lost yet! On this weeks episode Hannah and Matt cover hot topics like how to handle selection drama, how to avoid paying your subs and faking it till you make it. Plus,...