S1 Ep6: Crunch Time

Fourteen regular rounds played, just four teams remain. They must battle it out to be crowned Netball Super League Champions 2025. It’s crunch time on Thundercast.Ahead of the playoffs, TV presenter Lindsey Chapman talks to Franchise Director and Head Coach Karen Grieg about how the elite netball season has played out so far. Always open and insightful, Karen talks about the challenges Thunder have faced to finish 3rd in the table and about the plan for Semi-Finals. She speaks of her pride in a young team who have stepped up each week and looks forward to the possible match-ups ahead.Lindsey is then joined by co-vice captains Josie Huckle and Taylor McKevitt to get a player’s perspective on the route to finals. The pair share the qualities they love about each other both on and off court.FANalysis invites Thunder fans to share their thoughts on the team’s performance and this time it’s the turn of 14 year old super fan Jess Makin. Netball is in her blood and she believes Thunder has what it takes to go all the way.Katie Thompson established the first ParaNetball Club in the North West with Dominoes Netball Club in 2021. Now part of the Manchester Thunder family, volunteer coach Julie Lynn and squad member Felicity Brown give an Access All Areas interview, showcasing the inclusive nature of the sport and tell you how you can get involved.  Tickets are still available for the minor semi-final at Belle Vue on Friday 20th June. Head to https://bit.ly/semi-final-2025 to buy tickets.If you would like to get in touch with the podcast or be part of FANalysis, we’d love to hear from you:Email: [email protected]: @lindseychapmanpresenter