Super Netball's 2025 contract signing window is now closed and while there are still a few missing pieces of the puzzle that need to fall into place with training partners and 11th players, we at least know the main 10 that will represent each of the eight teams.

Kate and Britt go through each of the club's rosters for next season and discuss the biggest signing news.

Before hearing from Uganda She Crane goal shooter Mary Cholhok about her exciting move down under to the Queensland Firebirds.

The Adelaide Thunderbirds are the Super Netball champions of 2024 after winning back-to-back premiership titles. They were victorious over the Melbourne Vixens, 59-57, who were courageous until the final whistle.

There was nothing in the game, it was a real arm-wrestle and everything you would hope a grand final at this level would be. The win for the Thunderbirds cemented their undefeated record at home this season. For the Vixens, it is back to the drawing board with the knowledge they took it to the best team this year, and almost came away with a fairy tale finish. 

An MVP performance by 35-year-old veteran, Romelda Aiken-George, was a highlight of the grand final. Leading the Thunderbirds to the trophy off just two hours sleep mind you as her daughter was unwell the night before. After being let go by the Firebirds in 2022 after 14 years service, she has found her place at the top of the sport once more and is thriving in Adelaide.

Round 8 saw many of the league's top players sidelined with injury or illness and the Firebirds and the Mavericks enjoyed unexpected wins; for the Mavs it was their first win in front of their home crowd. 

The omission of Sam Wallace-Joseph from the Swifts game day 10 remains a hot discussion topic, and we try to unravel why she would have been dropped from their squad. 

Mavericks shooter and English Rose, Sasha Glasgow joins us to discuss her new role as she teams up with Henley Homes and Eating Disorders Victoria to shed light on eating disorders and promote positive body image, healthy relationships with food and to let those affected by eating disorders know they are not alone. 

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?

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.

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 the controversy of events that have unfolded over the past week, lacking a clear figurehead that could provide updates on what was happening and perhaps take better control of the situation.

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?

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 psychological effect of interstate players playing at home and league expansion are also on the agenda.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Part one of First Nations round happened over round seven in the lead up to National Reconciliation Week.

We hear from Yarwuru woman Scarlet Jauncey about her selection in the inaugural Australian First Nations team and the West Coast Fever Reserves side. 

The defender has been mentored by England Roses captain and Fever newbie Fran Williams during her WANL season with the Hamersley Comets. 

We also, of course, discuss the huge feat by the Melbourne Vixens to break Fever’s six-match winning streak.

Before we chat about the NSW Swifts recording the lowest-ever Super Netball score in history and the activities each club got up to during First Nations Round to connect with their local Indigenous community.

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 :)

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?

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.

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 groove back and ponder 'where to now' for Caitlin Bassett. You won't want to miss this one!

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.

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.

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 and was one of the first import players to chase a dream of playing netball in Australia; it is hard not to like her story and the candour with which it is delivered.

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 seen in some time. Amy not only talks to The Netty Life about netball, but also about her 'passion project' - The Tie Dye Project - which has not only grown over the years, but also introduced her to Molly Croft, who has been an inspiration for Amy both on and off the court.

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 all and that you never know what is around the next corner.

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!

Round six threw up the league's first two-minute suspension of 2024 as Giant Jamie-Lee Price was sent to the sideline. Fever have now shot four points clear to sit at the top of the ladder, while the Lightning brought the Vixens winning streak to an end.

In the lead up to the first of a two-part First Nations Round this season we talk to Sharon Finnan-White – one of only three Indigenous Diamonds to have represented Australia throughout the team’s 85-year history and a proud Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr woman.

We also take a look at what to expect from some of the teams when it comes to making a genuine connection with our First Nations culture in National Reconciliation Week. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 former club's challenging season and Caitlin Bassett's future.

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 help the Swifts and Lightning return to form? And can anybody stop the West Coast Fever? It’s an interesting time in Super Netball.

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.

In round five, the West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens continued their unbeaten streak to remain ladder leaders.

The Fever hit their highest Super Netball score yet this season at 94 goals and the Vixens claimed the first instalment of the Sargeant-McKinnis Cup.

But the biggest story was neither of these moments and actually revolved around a scoreboard drama between the Giants and Sunshine Coast Lightning.

Where an error by a bench official swung the game into extra time ... some 50 minutes after the whistle had been blown.

Here to fill us in on how it all went down, eventually resulting in the Giants breaking their 2024 hoodoo to get their first victory, is Diamonds star Sophie Dwyer.

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.

Round three saw two matches where teams could only be separated by extra time.

A Jamaican legend hit 8000 Super Netball goals and an English Rose became a centurion.

The Giants and Mavericks are still without wins and Fever make it three wins from three rounds. 

Plus we hear from sports journalist Bridget Tunnicliffe about Netball New Zealand’s desire to enter three of their teams in the Super Netball league.

Fever announce themselves as true contenders for 2024 after just two rounds after two massive victories. 

Diamonds goal keeper and new Lightning recruit Courtney Bruce drops by to discuss the importance of mental health, finding balance after switching clubs and her puppy, Oliver. 

Before we discuss the possibility of New Zealand joining Super Netball and the new rules around dangerous play.

The 2024 Super Netball season is officially underway and we welcomed brand new club the Mavericks to the family.

Round one saw attendance records broken, the West Coast Fever start their season with a 19-goal bang, and the Adelaide Thunderbirds cap a fantastic weekend for South Australian netball with a tight victory. 

On this podcast we chat with Melbourne Vixens defender Rudi Ellis, who was one of the absolute standouts in the Melbourne derby. 

A brand new Super Netball season is upon us and we’ve got you sorted with all you need to know in our season preview! 

On top of discussing each of the eight team’s headline story to watch, we also cover some of the biggest talking points from the past week. 

Such as Sam Wallace-Joseph’s brush with controversy relating to Easter and International Transgender Day of Visibility, Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua’s re-appointment, the new elusive No.11 player rule that some teams are using and others are ignoring completely.

Katie McCarthy has a passion for women in sport and … scrunchies! 

Her business aims to make comfortable and colourful hair ties for girls to wear without it falling out as they play sport. 

At the Team Girls Cup, McCarthy ventured into netball for the first real time, partnering with Amy Parmenter’s Tie-Dye Project to donate money to the Confident Girls Foundation.

We hear more about the partnership, about Scrunchiko as a business and as a great example of the commercial opportunities that often go missed in women’s sport. 

Another exciting instalment of the Team Girls Cup wrapped up last weekend at Sydney’s Ken Rosewell Arena. In front of their home crowd, the NSW Swifts were crowned champions after defeating the Melbourne Vixens by one goal in a thrilling grand final. 

The three-day tournament was a chance to see all eight teams and their extended bench before the Super Netball season officially starts on April 13th; with 12 of the 16 games decided by four goals or less, it was one of the best pre-season tournaments yet, and an exciting introduction to the 2024 season. 

Super Netball grand final time always feels a bit, like Christmas here at The Netty Life!  

Now we know the deciding match of the season will be played between the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens we give our predictions.  

We also take a look back at the poor West Coast Fever who have finished third for a consecutive year, losing by one goal in their last two preliminary finals.  

Plus we hear from Thunderbirds midcourter Tayla Williams about her experiences with endometriosis as a profession athlete. And discuss all the latest signing movement at the Queensland Firebirds as New Zealand’s Kiri Wills joins as their next head coach. 

The Diamonds added to their trophy cabinet with another international win at the Netball Nations Cup, defeating the Roses in an emphatic win in the final by 20 goals.

We discuss:
- How good can the Sophie Dywer and Sophie Garbin combination be for the Diamonds?
- Is Jess Thirlby the coach to take the Roses to the next level?
- Should the Silver Ferns relax their import player rule, and should New Zealand Netball allow their athletes to play in the SSN competition without jeopardising their Silver Ferns opportunities?
- Uganda only just finished fourth. Could they be the next big thing in international netball?

The Aussie Diamonds are undefeated midway through the Nations Cup, as the teams now get a week off and the tournament heads from London to Leeds.

The team have got one more game to come against Uganda before they reach the final, where they’ll to meet their old foes New Zealand or England.

We caught up with Diamonds assistant coach Nicole Richardson to get her thoughts on how the Australian team has performed so far.

And also to see how she felt about the viral Collingwood video that has been criticised for flaunting off the AFL team’s new synthetic grass training area that covers up the old netball court and was likely paid for by government money intended for upgrades to women’s sport facilities.

The Aussie Diamonds are in the UK, ready to battle New Zealand, England and Uganda for the Netball Nations Cup. It's a trophy they've never contested and coach Stacey Marincovich has assembled a World Cup winning squad to claim it.

In what will be an historic moment in international netball, Australia and Uganda will meet for the first time in the sport’s history. We also share interviews with Diamond defender Sunday Aryang and Ugandan star Mary Cholhok.

After several months of an unbelievable shit show, Netball Australia and the Australian Netball Players’ Association finally agreed on a landmark Super Netball CPA deal that will see the players and administration enter a partnership in the sport’s very first revenue-share model.

Was former CEO Kelly Ryan used as a scapegoat for the rest of the board? And should more heads roll as the governing body pick up the pieces of this ugly dispute?

We take a look at the timeline of the negotiations and how they reached a point of no return for one party, before casting our eyes over the 2024 teams now the CPA is sorted and all clubs have been able to lock in their playing rosters. Who is the best buy of the off-season and which new import will make the biggest impact?

Thank you to Netball Scoop for the thorough 2024 playing lists and to ABC Sport for the Liz Watson audio.

After 11 years competing at the elite level of netball, Verity Simmons, West Coast Fever's talented mid-courter, has decided to retire from the sport. Her decision was partly influenced by the ongoing disputes between Netball Australia and the unresolved CPA, which has left netballers without pay for nine weeks.

Throughout her career, Verity has faced injuries, grand final losses, two premiership wins, and has even had the honour of wearing the Diamonds dress. It was truly inspiring to speak with one of the most hardworking netball players the sport has ever seen and hear her plans for the future.