With our top four locked and loaded and GIANTS Netball named Minor Premiers for 2021, the finish line is close and discuss how each team faired in their last game before the finals series starts this weekend. For the first time in SSN history both NSW teams, the GIANTS and the Swifts have made finals, and we wonder if Lighting have enough in reserve to beat Fever. With the Diamonds squad announcement hot off the press, we discuss some of the exclusions as well as some of our favourite inclusions...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 8 min
A couple of upsets in RD12 have made for some interesting changes to the ladder with just two rounds to go. Now some teams are fighting to stay in the top four, while the Giants and West Coast Fever battle it out for the Minor Premiership. On the podcast, Kate and Britt take a closer look at each of the teams and where they sit at the business end of the competition. What do the teams in finals contention need to think about? And what changes should the lower-ranked teams make for next year?...
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Just when you think Super Netball had waved goodbye to its troubles and had happily settled in Adelaide ready to finish the season off, another outbreak throws the league into a relocation chaos. Meanwhile, when it comes to the ladder, the top four is pretty much cemented, with only a couple of teams still able to challenge for fourth place. Plus we have a crack at picking our Aussie Diamonds teams.
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 11 min
To celebrate the wonder that is double centurion Geva Mentor, we spent some time with the Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Collingwood Magpies captain — talking netball, friendships and spa baths. Also on the agenda: Fever's back-to-back losses, which teams are still fighting fatigue and are the Swifts the new favourites to win the competition?
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 46 min
As players spend extended time away from home some teams are dealing with it better than others. The NSW Swifts are one of those teams, who, despite their challenges were able to beat the undefeated West Coast Fever and elevate their chances as a serious contender for the title. We're excited to chat to talented Adelaide Thunderbirds defender Matlida Garrett on this podcast and to have a full round with 4 games to talk about.
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 16 min
With COVID-19 threatening to derail the Super Netball fixture, players have again been asked to be flexible to keep the competition going, as most teams head to Melbourne to form another hub. Meanwhile, fans weren't happy about the Fever's not-so-subtle swipe at the Vixens online, playing the blame game after the Melbourne team didn't turn up for their scheduled RD8 game in Perth. Leadership has also been a hot topic on social media, as we all went into a bit of a frenzy trying to piece together...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Round 8 is a split round in SSN, so we discuss the two games that were on offer. The Swifts were clinical against a struggling Firebirds outfit who may have just squandered away their top four dreams; meanwhile Jo Harten brought the Giants back to life against a penalty heavy Thunderbirds who looked disjointed. - Have the Swifts found their starting seven yet? - Has the Thunderbirds winning ways of the past and former reputation bought them more time than they deserve?...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 8 min
We're halfway through the 2021 season and former Aussie Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander joins us to discuss all things Super Netball. While some teams are starting to fatigue and struggling with consistency, the West Coast Fever show no signs of slowing down. The team are still undefeated seven rounds in, and are certainly the team to beat right now — despite more rumblings within the netball community about whether their salary cap sanctions were harsh enough. Bold coaching decisions, the psychol...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 27 min
After searching long and hard, Netball Australia has finally appointed its new Chief Executive Officer. We sit down with Kelly Ryan to find out what drew her to netball, and how her previous experience in the AFL and sports marketing will influence her tenure. Hot topics include: - the super shot - umpiring funding - men's netball Kelly also shares the netty position she played growing up and her favourite Super Netball team.
Jun 10, 2021•21 min
This week we take a deep dive into men’s netball and discuss the challenges boys and men face to play the sport we all love. Our special guests are Australian Sonix player and elite coach Eugene Lee and former NSW player and director of the first men’s netball doco — Rising to Occasion — due to be released later in the year. We also analyse all the action from RD6 and ponder whether fatigue might be setting in for some teams at the midway point of the competition.
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Round 5 of the 2021 Super Netball season has been the best yet, with extremely tight matches and a great start to the first half of Indigenous Round. This episode features analysis from former Australian Diamond and proud Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr woman, Sharon Finnan-White. As well as an interview with Indigenous shooter and Kaniyan-Noongar woman Donnell Wallam, who is on the rise in the UK's Super League. One of the longest podcasts we've done, but we promise it's worth the commitment!...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 56 min
Round 4 of the Super Netball season was the best one yet, with four tight games that kept us entertained across the weekend. Julie Fitzgerald joins us to talk about the Giants undefeated form. While we ponder whether the NSW Swifts and Melbourne Vixens made the right signings for their 2021 rosters.
May 24, 2021•1 hr 34 min
There are some big administration changes at the top of netball this week, while NRL Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart lands in hot water for some casual sexism and an arrogant "apology". We chat with Queensland Firebirds and Aussie Diamonds shooter Gretel Bueta about being a new mum and making her way back to the top of her game. While Super Netball RD3 has us pondering whether the Lightning will recover and how Jhaniele Fowler can be stopped.
May 18, 2021•1 hr 39 min
GIANTS, Lightning and Fever are looking strong already this season with back-to-back wins. While Collingwood midcourter, Kelsey Browne joins The Netty Life to discuss her team's hopes for 2021. Also on the agenda, Kate and Britt question how the NSW teams can get the best out of their new venue. While West Coast's salary breach continues to be a hot topic. Grab the POpcoRN and relax, you don't want to miss this one :)
May 11, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Round one of the 2021 Super Netball season is already delivering, with one match going into extra time! Kate and Britt unpack all the highs and lows of the opening round and how each team is tracking. Do the Vixens have a chance at back-to-back premierships after losing their first game? Can the Giants win without Diamond Kiera Austin? And where to for the Thunderbirds now?
May 03, 2021•1 hr 36 min
A new Super Netball season and a new sponsor as Tribal Sport x Laura Geitz become part of The Netty Life team! Join Kate and Britt for an extensive preview of the upcoming competition, which includes a close look at each team. As well as a chat with Laura herself, who gives us her Top 4 and grand final predictions.
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 31 min
For the first time in nine years the Constellation Cup belongs to the Silver Ferns. Winning three matches in a gripping four-game series, the Ferns had the measure of the Diamonds. It is back to the drawing board for the Aussies who have now lost the three biggest ticket items on their calendar, the Comm Games, the World Cup and now the Constellation Cup. This pod has it all, from best players of the series, to where it was won and lost for the coaches. We discuss how the Diamonds can get their ...
Mar 08, 2021•54 min
After the Silver Ferns shocked the Diamonds in the first game of the Constellation Cup, the Australians bounced back to level the series 1-1. Kate and Britt discuss all the talking points so far including: fake controversies, high penalty counts, which coach is using substitutions better and the best combination for the Diamonds in the new era.
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Fresh Faces. Old rivals. Australia heads into the 2021 Constellation Cup series with a lot of fresh faces, including its coaching staff. How will they fare against the Kiwis across the ditch? Hear our thoughts on both squads and Australia’s controversial ‘rotating captaincy’ right here on The Netty Life.
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min
There is nothing better than a straight-shooter and that is exactly what Romelda Aiken is! Incredibly, this will be the 14th season in the purple dress, representing her beloved Firebirds. In a candid, honest (and at times cheeky!) chat, we discuss how she keeps inspired year in, year out, how her new coach Megan Anderson is settling in and what it means to have Kim Ravaillion come back home to the Birdies' family. Romelda has helped shape the game of netball in this country for over a decade an...
Feb 24, 2021•42 min
Affectionately known as 'Parmy' this young netballer is an up-and-coming GIANT of the sport, and you would be hard pressed to find someone who has as much energy and enthusiasm for life as Amy Parmenter. A self-confessed netty-nerd, whose quick rise in the world of netball has been elevated by her infectious, positive attitude and obvious passion for the game. As a rookie in 2019, Amy caught the eye of netball fans everywhere, being flagged as one of the most impressive youngsters the sport had ...
Jan 26, 2021•50 min
Is there anything better than a netty chat a few days out from Christmas?! Take the time to get to know a bit more about the lightning-fast mid-courter, Laura Scherian, who shares her netball journey and reminds us that dreams really can come true. A huge foodie at heart, her website https://www.shezskitchen.com.au/ is full of mouth-watering recipes to be cooked with love and enjoyed! A proud squad member of the Sunshine Coast Lightning, Laura is a wonderful example that life has a plan for us a...
Dec 22, 2020•41 min
The craziness of the 2020 Super Netball season finishes with an extremely tight grand final that sees two retiring greats off on a high. One of them, former Diamonds superstar and fan favourite Caitlin Thwaites joins the podcast to talk about the deciding match and what she plans on doing next. Plenty of analysis included and some trade talk too, as we sign off for the year. Thanks for listening!
Oct 19, 2020•57 min
Both the Melbourne Vixens and the West Coast Fever have plenty of reasons to win the 2020 Super Netball Grand Final. Former Diamond and Giants shooter Susan Pettitt (and The Netty Life's littlest fan, Cooper) join us to analyse the Preliminary Final from last weekend and to help us make our Grand Final predictions. While Fever midcourter Verity Charles gives us an update on how her team are feeling heading into the big game.
Oct 15, 2020•56 min
The Vixens make it straight through to their first Super Netball Grand Final, while the Lightning and Fever will battle it out in the Prelim. Vixens captain Kate Moloney gives us some insight into the 2020 favourites playing group. And the super shot (as always) and umpire criticism are big talking points.
Oct 07, 2020•59 min
The semi finals are here and we make some tough predictions about who is going to make it through. While attempting to touch on all the news that has broken in netball over the past week. Hope you can stick with us! Our new Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich joins the podcast to discuss the selection of her 2020/21 Australian squad. And Giants defender Sam Poolman tells us all about Aspire Netball.
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 34 min
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 to the pod through the Sunshine Coast Lightning's Laura Scherian.
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 10 min
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 very hot topic this season and everyone's favourite Diamond Kim Green joins us to chat about her form...
Sep 18, 2020•57 min
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 it comes to the Top 4. Do the Vixens have the minor premiership all tied up? Will the extra rest hel...
Sep 10, 2020•53 min
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.
Sep 04, 2020•53 min
