Netball Unlocked Podcast

After a stint away, Chloe is back in time to chat through an exciting Round 9 of Netball Super League action as table leaders Loughborough Lightning clinched a Top 4 spot.In the news section, Paul and Chloe begin with a spirited discussion about the rise of Next Gen athletes across the league, as injuries continue to dominate.They also reflect on the AMEX announcement and South Africa's extended international squad, with the Commonwealth Games looming. In the review segment, Chloe and Paul look back on the round where the top four teams all notched wins, including Nottingham Forest, who conceded a bonus point in their victory over NIC Leeds Rhinos. Attention then turns to Round 10, where a 'Battle Royale' awaits, as London Pulse take on Loughborough Lightning, with a possible Top 4 berth on the line should the reigning champions be victorious.A must-win game for LexisNexis Dragons against Forest also dominates the discussion, with just eight points separating Nottingham and last year's semi-finalists, London Mavericks.

With Chloe taking a well deserved break there is plenty to get through so Paul has not one but two guests.London Pulse NextGen captain Phoebe Maslen joins the podcast to take us inside life in the NextGen League and her decision to join Pulse and move to London.As well as her season so far Phoebe talks about her England ambitions, her netball journey that already features Wasps, Team Bath and Pulse.Our second guest is ABC Sports Journalist Brittany Carter who has all the drama from Australia - including the very latest on a brand new TV deal, and what it means for Super Netball expansion.There is plenty to get through on the SSN season so far, the push for Olympic inclusion, the Commonwealth Games race for gold and whether it might be time to see more Aussies in the NSL.As well as all that Phoebe helps us round up Round 8 in the Super League with wins for each of the top four as Lightning, Pulse, Thunder and Forest strengthen their grip on a play off place.And we finish by looking ahead to the next round of action as Forest travel to Rhinos, Panthers host Pulse, Thunder and Mavericks meet in Manchester and Dragons look to stop Lightning's perfect season.

We've reached the halfway point of the Netball Super League season, so Paul and Chloe liven up the latest episode with a Team of the Season...so far.We debate the positions where there is plenty of competition for places, the positions where decisions are not so clean cut, and come up with the seven that have impressed us most so far.For good measure, Chloe has done the sums and found out who has the most team of the week nominations, and we will invite you - the listeners - to choose your team from our shortlist on socials this week! We also review Round 7 as Pulse get the better of Mavericks in the London derby with the thoughts of Jemma Donoghue and Sam Bird. Thunder pick off Rhinos, Lightning stay perfect with a win over Forest, and Panthers beat Dragons in a thriller for their first win of the season.We zero in on the impact injuries are having on the NSL squads so far this season, consider the news of an incorrect score in the Lightning-Forest game and weigh up some England options emerging so far this season.All that plus a look ahead to Round 8, as Panthers host Forest, Mavericks travel to Lightning, Dragons head to Manchester to play Thunder and Pulse welcome Rhinos to the Copper Box.

After a few months of chasing and aligning schedules, Paul and Chloe are joined by Cat Tuivaiti for the latest Unlocked extended interview.After a lifetime in the sport, there is plenty to discuss in an hour-long conversation that takes in Cat's netball journey, the state of the game across the globe right now - and plenty more besides.We kick off with how Cat chose netball - over volleyball, no less - and how the early years and experiences in the pathways shaped not only her playing career but the person she is.Having played for Samoa, New Zealand and Tonga - and played in the ANZ, SSN and NSL - there is arguably no one better placed for a health check on netball's current landscape.We ask...Is SSN doing what it needs as the No 1 league in the sport? How can the NSL and ANZ position themselves to move forward?We touch on the international game, and a tumultuous few months for England and New Zealand.Why her role with Fox Netball is helping Cat get under the skin of the game before she takes the leap into coaching and the incredible support from her husband - and volleyball foe - Jimmy, that has allowed her live an incredible life.

Round six of the Netball Super League has been and gone, leaving Chloe and special guest Gabby Marshall plenty to discuss.In a bumper episode, the conversation begins with a focus on Gabby and her sudden retirement from netball following her mild traumatic brain injury last season. She opens up on the extent of her symptoms, why, in her own way, she is grateful for what happened and the work she is now doing with the Netball Players’ Association to help future athletes.Talk then turns to the round six action with Chloe getting out her tactics board to illustrate how league leaders Loughborough Lightning were able to top AO Manchester Thunder. We hear from Thunder head coach Karen Greig and Lightning’s co-captain Beth Durant in exclusive post-match interviews.We also get insights from Philippa Yarranton as Gabby and Chloe break down LexisNexis Dragons’ second win of the season over Nottingham Forest, with a shoutout to their game-changing moving circle, before moving on to discuss London Mavericks and London Pulse’s respective victories over NIC Leeds Rhinos and Birmingham Panthers.With that all done, Chloe and Gabby turn to Round 7, which will mark the midway point of the season, with some juicy matchups in wait. There will be a London derby at the Copper Box as well as a Battle of the Roses up in Manchester. Settle down with your leftover Easter chocolate for this one.

Another round of Netball Super League action is in the books, and Sky Sports commentator Lucy Goodman joins Chloe Merrell and Paul Prenderville to review the major talking points.Ahead of their Round 6 showdown, Loughborough Lightning stay perfect with a win over Birmingham Panthers, and AO Manchester Thunder find their best performance of the season to sink Nottingham Forest. Champions London Pulse prove too strong for NIC Leeds Rhinos, while London Mavericks get the better of an arm wrestle against LexisNexis Dragons in Cardiff.There’s the usual round-up of netball headlines, as Chloe dives in on the latest round of SSN and an immediate entry into the ‘top eight netball games of all time’, Lucy offers her thoughts on the England Roses coaching fall-out, and there’s a debate over expansion in Australia and what it means for the global game.As ever, we round off the week with our preview and look ahead to Round 6, where all eight teams are in action on a loaded Saturday.Forest and Dragons meet at the Motorpoint Arena in the second double header of the NSL season, which also features first against second as Lightning face Thunder.Pulse vs Panthers, and Mavericks hosting Rhinos, brings the curtain down on a bumper offering from the Unlocked gang.

Round 4 in the Netball Super League brought us our first extra time game of the season, and left only one team unbeaten - and one team still chasing a win.Chloe and Paul get stuck into the talking points from the week, as the dust settles on the coaching changes for England Netball and injuries begin to bite in the NSL.Chloe picks out the major talking points from the week in Australia as SSN delivers more early drama.Back in the UK, LexisNexis Dragons picked off a win over Rhinos - can the Welsh outfit kick and challenge for the top 4, and how do Rhinos stop the slide?In Birmingham, a third different home venue brought no luck for Panthers, who are winless after a defeat to a full-strength Manchester Thunder, starting to showcase what they are all about.Lightning beat Mavericks to remain the NSL’s only perfect record with four wins from four - but are they signs of Mavs clicking into gear?And in the final game of the round, we try to make sense of Pulse’s win over Forest, and the chaos that unfolded before extra time in the Copper Box.All that plus a look ahead to Round 5 as Pulse head to Rhinos, Dragons host Mavericks, Thunder meet Forest in Manchester, and top meet bottom as Lightning and Panthers go head to head.

In the latest episode of Netball Unlocked, Paul and Chloe deep dive into the weekend’s action from Round 3 of the Super League.A double-header, including an NSL 2025 Grand Final rematch, presents plenty of talking points, with Chloe getting her tactics board to run the rule over Lightning’s sharp defence.Paul and Chloe then turn to analyse the other three games, highlighting Thunder’s rise, Mavericks’ improved performances, and the injury to Jaz Brown that ultimately turned the tide against Leeds Rhinos.With reflections shared, Paul and Chloe then turn to preview Round 4, with just the one game on Friday before back-to-back matches on Sunday evening.Pulse v Nottingham tops the billing, with Lightning v Mavericks promising to be a wing attack battle for the ages.

It’s a seismic day for England Netball as Jess Thirlby steps down as the Roses head coach after more than six years in the role.There is plenty for Paul and Chloe to discuss in a first ever emergency episode of the pod, including lots of thoughts on what’s to come and what it means as Anna Stembridge assumes the head coach position.Just four months away from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, it leaves England and their players in a strange position.There’s time for a quick fire assessment of where the Roses are in their cycle, with the World Cup also on the agenda, and what might be next as England’s statement outlines a recruitment process to begin after the Commonwealth Games.Plenty to get stuck into, including who could be the long term replacement?

With Paul away, Chloe is joined by Commonwealth Games gold medallist and two-time NSL winner Jodie Gibson to assess a week of fireworks on and off the court in Round 2 of the Netball Super League 2026.The episode begins by catching up with Jodie and getting a special look behind her retirement decision, before turning to the news and major talking points of the round.Jodie and Chloe consider the themes of physicality, umpiring, accountability and the use of social media as they reflect on the reaction surrounding a play by Alicia Scholes in the Pulse v Dragons game, the subsequent online back-and-forth and the official league statement that followed.All Round 2 matches are up for discussion, with Jodie sharing her unique insights and takes on each game. Chloe then leads the preview of the Round 3 games, inviting Jodie to share her key match-ups and predictions.Enjoy! 

Netball royalty Norma Plummer AM joins Paul and Chloe for a very special international netball episode.In a wide-ranging interview, the multiple World Cup-winning coach and player reflects on some of the international game’s big themes and questions.Should netball be in the Olympics? Can South Africa go the distance in a World Cup or Commonwealth Games? Will New Zealand bounce back from its tumultuous international window? What are some of the issues facing England?A candid “Plum” covers it all and more with some special anecdotes from her legendary career.Norma Plummer AM:Netball World Championships 1975 winnerAustralian Diamond 1972-1981Head Coach of Australia - 2003-2011West Coast Fever coach - 2012-2014Head Coach of South Africa - 2015-2019, 2022-2023Follow us:@NetballUnlocked - Instagram, X

Round one of the 2026 NSL season is in the books, inviting Paul and Chloe to deep dive into a thrilling opening weekend of action.All four games are up for analysis, with Chloe getting her tactics board out to help recap London Pulse v Manchester Thunder, including an exceptional performance from the reigning champions’ captain, Zara Everitt.This episode also looks back on some of the early teething issues and the NSL’s statement on streaming, before previewing the league’s round two fixtures.Friday 6 March: LexisNexis Dragons v London Pulse - 7 pmFriday 6 March: Loughborough Lightning v NIC Leeds Rhinos - 7:30 pmSaturday 7 March: AO Manchester Thunder v London Mavericks - 5 pmSunday 8 March: Birmingham Panthers v Nottingham Forest - 4 pm

Paul and Chloe continue their countdown to the 2026 NSL season, with the four teams that made last season's playoffs under the microscope.Can the champions London Pulse go back-to-back? Can Loughborough Lightning build on the Super Cup triumph and win a fourth title in five seasons? Are Manchester Thunder ready to put an injury-hit 2025 behind them? And can London Mavericks see off the threat to the fourth place they took to end their long wait last season.Our guests for the show are returning Thunder and England star Eleanor Cardwell and Mavericks midcourt sensation Suzie Liverseidge who discuss England ambition as well as a big year domestically.On top of the team-by-team guides, we will take a look ahead to the four games in round one as Pulse host Thunder, Forest travel to Mavericks, Dragons head to Loughborough, and Panthers welcome Rhinos.And there's the all-important predictions as Paul and Chloe cast their verdict on the top four, the Grand Final and the champions and pick three of the players they are most excited to see this season.#NSL #Netball #NetballSuperLeague

Paul and Chloe preview the 2026 NSL season, starting with the four teams that missed the playoffs.Which of LexisNexis Dragons, Leeds Rhinos, Birmingham Panthers and Nottingham Forest are best equipped to challenge for the top four?We run through the squads, the new arrivals, the coaching changes and their venues and assess what can each of the four teams expect to achieve in the upcoming season.There's a couple of special interviews with you, as Rhinos new recruit Yomi Wilson discusses her move across the Pennines from Manchester Thunder, and Panther Tiana Metuarau opens up on a move to the UK from New Zealand.As well as our team-by-team previews we catch up on the major news in the Super League, touch on England's series defeat in South Africa and review the Super Cup as Loughborough Lightning beat London Pulse in the final.#NSL #Netball #NetballSuperLeague

Chloe and Paul kick off Season Two of the pod with a return for Manchester Thunder Franchise Director and Head Coach Karen Greig.We get the lowdown on the off season for Thunder, how new arrivals Eleanor Cardwell and Sophie Fawns are bedding in an a fact finding mission to Australia for Karen.We debate the international season so far, with an in-depth look at England's tour to South Africa - and consider whether the Roses know their best starting seven, and just how big a medal threat the Proteas have become.We'll touch on Jamaica's trip to Australia as the final international matches before the Commonwealth Games wrap up.And there's an early peek into preparations for the 2026 Netball Super League season.

In the latest episode of Netball Unlocked, Chloe is joined by former England Rose and Manchester Thunder assistant coach Laura Malcolm to reflect on a thrilling England v New Zealand series.Where did the Roses succeed? Where can they do better? Why did they lose that all-important third test?  Laura dives into the details, and we hear from Jess Thirlby and Fran Williams, who share their thoughts after the game.With Jamaica now on the horizon, Laura and Chloe turn their analysis on the upcoming two-game test series, highlighting the new-look Jamaica squad and what success might look like for England.And that’s not all. We also hear from Laura on her life as a new mum, why she decided to start a podcast of her own - ‘Mummy’s Got Game’ - and what she’s looking forward to next year when she returns from maternity leave ahead of the 2026 Netball Super League season.Listen to Laura’s new podcast '⁠Mummy's Got Game⁠' on Spotify now. Instagram: @mummysgotgamepodEnjoy!

For the latest in our Big Interview series, we are joined by England’s newest capped Rose: Jasmine Brown. In a wide-ranging conversation, we take a look back on Jaz’s debut and the unique story that led her to leave tennis to start netball at such a late age. She shares more about her meteoric debut, how she stays grounded and why she has decided to leave Birmingham for Leeds ahead of the 2026 Netball Super League season.Would Jaz ever consider playing in Super Netball? What vision does she have for netball as it continues to grow? Find out more in this exclusive interview.

It's international season on the netball calendar, so Paul and Chloe are back to dive into what we've seen, what's coming up and what it all means.With a Commonwealth Games in less than 12 months, and a World Cup in less than two years there is plenty to debate - and plenty of questions, with not many answers....yet.Stick with Netball Unlocked and we will guide you through what promises to be a dramatic two years.We kick off by checking in on the latest additions to Chloe's cool netball merch, and wonder when we might get similar in the NSL and there's some hot takes on where netball finds itself in the content world.Then it's on to the important stuff as we reflect on a thrilling Constellation Cup between Australia and New Zealand and consider why home advantage is so important.There are repercussions too as Sunday Aryang suffers a horrible injury (get well soon Sunday), and the Silver Ferns coaching controversy remains in a somewhat confused state.Noeline Taurua WILL be in charge for the series against England, so Paul and Chloe take a look through the Roses squad that will be on duty and has been together since August.What can Jess Thirlby expect and where do England need to be with a busy international period coming up either side of Christmas?And finally Chloe was a guest of Manchester Thunder at their recent Coaching Conference, so there are bonus interviews with Chris Downham, Sharni Layton, Bex Ward and Karen Greig talking S&C, coaching, nutrition and plenty more besides

In a very special Big Interview episode of the Netball Unlocked podcast, Chloe is joined by the one and only Sharni Layton, Australian netball legend, two-time world champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist.In a wide-ranging chat, Chloe and Sharni go right into the deep end, discussing the Super Netball grand final and Sharni’s role in helping the Vixens secure an unlikely title. They then get into the weeds of Sharni’s budding coaching career, including how she has fallen in love with her role at England Netball, where she’ll be over the international window. The conversation also touches on Sharni’s neurodivergence, the importance of empowering players and looks to the future of netball, with a call to arms for current players to start building stronger communities for themselves and the sport. Enjoy!

Chloe Merrell is rejoined by a returning Paul Prenderville to deliver the latest news from around the netball world and there is a lot to get through as the final announcements of the Netball Super League squads are dissected.Paul delivers his verdict on some of the notable movers and shakers from the signing window and what it might mean for the 2026 NSL season, while Chloe offers her thoughts on the big picture for domestic netball.After that it's onto the Netball World Youth Cup, and a tournament that delivered plenty on the court, but what about off it? Chloe and Paul get stuck into the issues that meant the impact was not as big as it could have been.And with a busy international window now underway, the Unlocked crew deliver their thoughts on NZ v RSA and the drama surrounding Silver Ferns coach Nolene Taurua.

Next up in our line of longer interviews, we welcome Leeds Rhinos’ blockbuster signing Sanmarie Visser to the chair.In an engaging conversation, Sanmarie reflects on her transformative year in netball, from her turbulent debut with the SPAR Proteas to her stunning move to SSN and now to Leeds Rhinos for the Netball Super League 2025/25 season.  She shares her journey of overcoming adversity, the sisterhood she uncovered at the Thunderbirds, and what she believes makes Latanya Wilson so special.Away from club netball, Sanmarie also shares her unique origin story, starting in Upington, and why she decided to pursue netball over a promising athletics career. We turn to the Proteas and their upcoming test series against the world’s best and discuss Sanmarie’s own personal goals before she heads to the UK to team up with Rhinos.If you enjoy this episode, please do comment, like and follow the podcast. We appreciate all the ongoing support!

In the latest instalment of our Big Interview series, Chloe is joined by Manchester Thunder’s star recruit Sophie Fawns to discuss her blockbuster move from Suncorp Super Netball to the Netball Super League.At 21 years old, Sophie stands apart with four years of Super Netball after diligently rising up the New South Wales netball pathways from her home in Wagga Wagga. The wide-ranging conversation touches on a series of different topics, from Sophie’s decision to leave the Swifts to her upbringing in Wagga Wagga, and to her dream of one day becoming an Australian Diamond. Sophie also shares details about her life away from the court, including her ambition to raise awareness around the importance of female health after losing her mother to ovarian cancer in 2021, before she could see her become a fully fledged Swift. If you enjoy this episode, please do like, subscribe and share the podcast. 

After a short summer break, The Netball Unlocked podcast is back in action, and there’s more than enough to discuss with the Netball Super League signing window in full swing.With Paul away, Chloe is joined by friend of the podcast Kerry Almond to assess the lay of the land in what has been a busy offseason.  Going team by team, Chloe and Kerry reflect on the most up-to-date announcements, analyse what they say about the club’s intentions, and imagine what might still be on the way with signings still coming in.Spoiler alert: there’s some exclusive intel from Kerry!And with that all done, they then look ahead to what promises to be an exciting international window with top teams (women, mixed and men’s) in action across both hemispheres. It certainly feels good to be back! 

In the latest instalment of our Unlocked Big Interview series, Chloe sits down with London Mavericks and England goal keeper Razia Quashie to discuss the highs and lows of life in netball.The hour-long conversation touches on a range of topics, from Raz’s recent injury to life at London Mavericks, to the loss of her father, to her continued struggle with online abuse and how it nearly caused her to walk away from the sport altogether.Raz tells the story of rebuilding her love for the game through coaching school children and how she is determined to bring home a title to Mavericks, come what may. 

The second part of our Netball Super League season 2025 wrap-up is here! Paul, Chloe, and Clare Jones look back on the season that was, starting first by assessing the All Star VII and how that stacks up against our own Netball Unlocked season VII. We then take on the role of Franchise Director and go team-by-team, assessing what personnel changes we might make ahead of 2026.Finally, we think big picture and answer some listener questions before teasing our next Big Unlocked interview with Razia Quashie.

It's the first of a two-part double to end the Netball Super League season as Paul and Chloe are joined by their very first guest Clare Jones.As well as dropping huge news of her own, Clare is on hand to help the guys break down the Grand Final as London Pulse beat Loughborough Lightning to claim a first ever NSL title.Big occasion nerves, stellar shooting and basics done well are all part of the conversation as the key talking points decide where the game was won and lost.We'll hear from the winning team as Sam Bird opens up on Pulse loyalty and Funmi Fadoju describes what makes Pulse winners.Plus Vic Burgess and Shadine van der Merwe give us the view from a defeated Lightning camp.Come back for Part Two later in the week, when the Unlocked Team of the Season is decided, we hand out our awards and debate what might come next during the signing window.

Paul and Chloe prepare for the final netball match of the domestic season, the 2025 Netball Super League Grand Final with a preview fitting the occasion.England icon Serena Kersten is on hand to offer her take on London Pulse vs Loughborough Lightning at The O2 and why the time is right for Pulse but Lightning have a formidable weapon in their favour.We also get Serena's thoughts on netball's new era, her own possible return to the England setup and why a head coach role is not for her.As well as breaking down the Preliminary Final victory for Lightning over Manchester Thunder, Paul and Chloe take a closer look at where the season's showpiece will be won and lost.Vic Burgess looks ahead to the final and Karen Greig offers her thoughts on a tumultuous season for Thunder. And we check in with the first team through to the Grand Final, as Halimat Adio takes us inside the Pulse journey they hope will end with a first ever NSL title.

With two games left to go, Paul and Chloe dive into two very different Netball Super League Semi-Finals and look ahead to this week’s Preliminary Final.London Pulse’s epic victory over Loughborough Lightning is on the menu as Chloe gets her Clip Art tools out to break down how the game was won.Paul was at the Copper Box, so we hear from Zara Everitt, Olivia Tchine, and Nat Panagarry after one of the games of the season.Meanwhile, Chloe was in Manchester for a big Thunder win as they ended London Mavericks' season with an emphatic victory to reach the Preliminary Final.Suzie Liverseidge gives us a Mavs perspective with Nicola Smith, and Elmeré van der Berg takes us inside the celebrations, and they reveal all on their paddling pool...Paul and Chloe then look ahead to Thunder v Lightning and the right to face Pulse at The O2, and on top of all that, break down the news, including huge details on changes to the Netball World Cup.

It’s Netball Super League semi-final week and of course here at Netball Unlocked we’ve gone super sized. Clear your schedules and prepare to go inside all four camps with Grand Final dreams at stakeWe talk to the defending champions Loughborough Lightning and captain Nat Panagarry, the regular season table toppers London Pulse and Sophie Kelly, plus there is Izzi Phillips on London Mavericks potential to cause some chaos, and Nicola Smith on Manchester Thunder getting full strength at the perfect time.Paul and Chloe dive into the talking points from the final round of Netball Super League action, marvel at Nottingham Forest’s Rolene Streutker’s debut season and break down where the minor and major semi-finals could be won and lost.Plus both make their prediction for a huge semifinal night.

With Paul out of action this week, Chloe is joined by podcast favourite Ella Powell-Davies to look back over a consequential Round 13, in which Nottingham Forest were eliminated from the top four race, giving us our teams for the semi-finals.We look back at the round and consider where games were won and lost, and reflect more broadly on how injuries have shaped the season so far and how they could still play a part in what’s to come.Meaty analysis to one side, we then take a quick break from the Netball Super League and pivot to England with Paul leading an exclusive one-on-one interview with head coach Jess Thirlby. With the dust now settled over selections, Jess shares more about the process, including what exactly the role of “Futures” is in the overall program.Ella then opens up on the differences between England's and Wales' selection processes, sharing special insight into the gruelling fitness tests the players must endure to show they’re ready for the international stage.Back to the NSL, we then preview Round 14, after which we will learn who our regular season winner is and consider what it’s like to have a “dress rehearsal” of the 3v4 match-up with Thunder v Mavericks due to meet at Wembley ahead of their semi-final date.

In the latest of our series of extended interviews we speak to one of the stars of the Netball Super League season so far - Nottingham Forest and South Africa shooting superstar Rolene Streutker.Chloe and Paul chat with Rolene about her arrival in the NSL and Chelsea Pitman's vision for Forest that was in keeping with her own ambition.Rolene tells the story of remodelling her shooting action after a crisis under the post that is barely believable given the way she has taken to the Super Shot.There's also plenty to discuss on career goals, inspirations and a South Africa international team with big plans for medals as the sport goes from strength-to-strength in the country.

In the latest episode of Netball Unlocked, there's a bumper news round up as Paul and Chloe reflect on the career of netball icon Geva Mentor after she announced her retirement.There's plenty from the Birmingham Panthers to dissect as Jo Trip will leave Panthers at the end of the season and Sigi Burger's injury prompts a raid of Loughborough - what does that say about the NXT Gen pathway and how might it evolve.We hear from one of the stars of the season so far in Leeds Rhinos Cassie Howard who chats with us after defeat the Copper Box.We'll reflect on big wins for Nottingham Forest, London Mavericks, London Pulse and Manchester Thunder as the race for the top four places is now down to two teams chasing one spotWith that in mind we look ahead to Round 13, as Nottingham Forest face Birmingham Panthers, Loughborough Lightning host London Mavericks, London Pulse travel to face Manchester Thunderand Leeds Rhinos meet Cardiff Dragons.

Paul and Chloe hand out the latest Netball Unlocked debut to London Mavericks Assistant Coach Mikki Austin, who opens up on the heartbreaking decision that saw NSL stalwarts Surrey Storm dropped from the new era of netball in the UK.We discuss Mikki’s new role as Director of Netball at Epsom College and the fuel-firing Mavs to end an eight-year absence from the Super League playoffs.Mikki and Paul look back at Round 11 and a huge win for the Mavericks over Forest and how that came together.We also reflect on wins for London Pulse and Loughborough Lightning over Cardiff Dragons, which secured their places in the top four, and Manchester Thunder’s win over Leeds Rhinos, featuring the return of Paige Reed.That rounds off our review before we look ahead to Round 12 and the reality that two more teams could complete the top four with two rounds to spare.Finally, Chloe arrives back from holiday to finish up the podcast with Paul and review the latest England Roses squad, which has been announced for 2025-26.Twitter/X: @NetballUnlockedInstagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcast

George Inger (nee Fisher) joins Paul and Chloe for the latest instalment of the Netball Super League season as a huge weekend of NSL action comes under the microscope.As well as a tour of Fisher family home, we get a chance to discuss a whole host of topics with George who reflects on just how far she has come since an horrendous knee injury.With an incredible sense of perspective George looks back on how her move to New Zealand has changed her whole life - on and off the court, with the incredible support of family and friends across the globe.Now indulging in a spot of commentary as well as coaching and playing NXT Gen, George is perfectly placed to cast her eye over the Round 10 action alongside Paul and Chloe.Loughborough Lighting's win over London Pulse, and the questions it poses are among the main talking points, while Manchester Thunder see off Birmingham Panthers and London Mavericks and Nottingham Forest are on a collision course after wins over Leeds Rhinos and Cardiff Dragons.We also look ahead to Round 11 and that huge Mavs v Forest showdown and there's reflections on Paul and Chloe's interview with NSL Managing Director Claire Nelson, and a shout out for an incredible England Netball U14s Nationals Clubs competition.

In the latest episode of Netball Unlocked’s series of extended interviews, Paul and Chloe are joined by the Netball Super League Managing Director, Claire Nelson.As the league unveils a host of statistics revealing the growth at the start of 2.0, Claire reflects on the season so far - how things have gone and how things will continue to improve.With so much to cover, we look back at the tender process, the introduction of the super shot and the myriad of issues the league has faced through nine rounds of action.Claire also looks ahead to an offseason of putting learnings into practice, as the league's journey to professionalisation prepares to learn from its first season of action.Twitter/X: @NetballUnlockedInstagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcast

Paul and Chloe are flying solo this week with some chunky netball super league action to get stuck into as we reach the business end of the season.They kick off with a look back at the Jace Bode interview and what it says about the global game, plus there’s reaction to the Leeds Rhinos' response to the NSL’s decision on that Super Shot controversy.It’s onto the action as Paul and Chloe look into the keys to Cardiff Dragons' first win of the season and what that says about Birmingham Panthers.London Pulse return to top spot with a Wembley win over London Mavericks, but it’s Mavs who have questions to answer.Manchester Thunder motor past Nottingham Forest with ‘the most impressive display of the season’, so that victory gets the clip art treatment from Chloe.And Loughborough Lighting’s win over Leeds Rhinos completes a trio of wins that have set the top three apart.Before we finish, Paul and Chloe rank the Round 10 games by importance, including a battle for top spot and win-or-go-home time for those chasing the top four.Twitter/X: @⁠Netball Unlocked⁠Instagram: @⁠NetballUnlockedPodcast

Adelaide Thunderbirds’ General Manager of High Performance, Jace Bode, joins Chloe and Paul as they go Down Under for the latest episode of their ‘Unlocked’ extended interview series. Jace begins by opening up on how the Thunderbirds navigated the news of Shamera Sterling-Humphrey’s pregnancy and the integration of South Africa’s Sanmarie Visser, detailing the sensitivities involved and why the timeline unfolded as it did.From limited funds to contracting quirks, we hear what it’s like to work day-to-day as a General Manager of High Performance, including working alongside renowned coaches Tania Obst and Cathy Fellows. What keeps Jace up at night? How does he rest, if at all?Turning to the future, we discuss bigger picture ideas, including what netball should be doing to keep pace with the rest of the sporting landscape in Australia and worldwide.Enjoy!Twitter/X: @Netball UnlockedInstagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcast

Chloe returns from her curling travels in Canada in time to join Paul and former Stars and Wales player, Ella Powell-Davies, and dissect one of the most dramatic weekends of netball in Super League memory.We discuss the Panthers v Rhinos game and the controversies surrounding the result before turning to the news of the early retirement of Gabby Marshall following her consecutive concussions.We hear from Ella about her netball origin story, why she decided not to be part of the initial relaunch of NSL 2.0 and life as an expectant mother.Ella also helps us run the rule over the weekend's games and previews the upcoming action with an exciting slate of games sure to whet any fan's appetite. Twitter/X: @Netball UnlockedInstagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcast

Paul Prenderville is joined by seven-time Netball Super League champion Tamsin Greenway for the latest episode with Chloe Merrell on location in Canada.We turn the tables on Sky Sports Off the Court host Tamsin to get her thoughts on the netball media landscape, plus as franchise director of London Mavericks we get an insight into how the bid came together and the player recruitment process.Paul and Tamsin take a look back at Round 7 at the NSL reaches the halfway point of the season - London Pulse stay perfect with a win over Cardiff Dragons, Loughborough Lightning make it three wins in a row by beating Birmingham Panthers, Manchester Thunder edge London Mavericks in a thriller and Nottingham Forest keep their top four hopes alive with victory at Leeds Rhinos.Before wrapping up Paul and Tamsin look ahead to Round 8 and finish up by getting Tamsin's thoughts on her own ambitions as well as netball's need for a global calendar.

Paul and Chloe are joined by former Cardiff Dragons captain and Wales international Clare Jones to review all the latest from around the netball world.They reflect on Lean Middleton's injury, a huge Swifts-Thunderbirds showdown in SSN and get Clare's thoughts on the NSL season so far - what's working, what isn't working and a change to her Grand Final prediction.With four thrilling games in Round 6, Chloe gets stuck into the tactics behind the London Pulse-Manchester Thunder top of the table clash, Clare reflects on a first win of the season for Birmingham Panthers overs Nottingham Forest, Paul considers if Loughborough Lightning are 'back' after victory over London Mavericks and there's thoughts on what Leeds Rhinos win over Cardiff Dragons means for both teams.It's then time to look forward to Round Seven as the Super League reaches the halfway stage with key matches, form guide and all the key info ahead of the latest NSL action.

Joining Paul for the latest Unlocked extended interview is Loughborough Lightning head coach Vic Burgess.As well as her journey from pathway lead to two-time NSL winning head coach, Vic shares her thoughts on squads, arenas and Super Shots.Vic also takes us through the unique position Lightning find themselves in as a university-based franchise in an era striving for professionalisation - the positives of the elite sports base, and what challenges may await.On the court, an offseason of reshaping a team that has won the last two Super League titles required a change of approach in both circles.Plus, we hear what it takes to be a champion with Vic’s thoughts on Lightning being the target, what the key ingredients to a title-winning season are and her favourite championship, so far….Twitter/X: @NetballUnlockedInstagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcast

Paul and Chloe are joined by Lindsay Keable, who makes her Netball Unlocked debut and brings us some exclusive insight into the workings of the NXT Gen League.As well as getting into Lindsay’s time away from Super League netball (and definitely not retired), the team break down all four games from the netball Super League weekend.How do you stop Elmeré van der Berg? Has Lightning hit a ceiling? Are Mavericks on the up?Chloe was is Nottingham and we hear from Razia Quashie and Chelsea Pitman, while there’s also a preview of our extended interview with Loughborough head coach Vic Burgess.The team finish up by looking forward to the Easter weekend of netball and potentially the most exciting weekend of the season so farPulse v ThunderMavericks v LightningPanthers v ForestDragons v RhinosTwitter/X: @NetballUnlockedInstagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcast

Leeds Rhinos head coach Lauren Palmer joins Chloe and Paul to discuss her netball passions, ambitions and principles.In a fascinating extended interview, Palmer opens up on why the time was right to take the leap and fulfil her ambition to become a Super League head coach - alongside her dual career as a dentist.She also discusses her time with the future stars of the England Roses, her thriving passion project Kingsway Power and the influences on her coaching career.And having taken the plunge into the Leeds Rhinos multi-club model, elaborates on how that can help deliver an NSL target, while we also get Lauren's take on the Super Shot, arena games and the NXT Gen league as netball's new era moves forward.Twitter/X: @NetballUnlockedInstagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcast

On this week’s episode of Netball Unlocked, Chloe and Paul are joined by former Manchester Thunder star and four-time Super League champion Kerry Almond as Round 4 rolls around for review.Hear exclusive insights from London Mavericks head coach Camilla Buchanan and Suzie Liverseidge as we lift the lid on their stunning last-second win at the weekend over Birmingham Panthers and get the latest on their injury situation.With form starting to come into the picture, we look back at the other matches from the weekend, get Kerry’s thoughts on how to defend a super shot and preview what’s to come. Finally, listen out for our interview tease with the NSL’s newest head coach Lauren Palmer with the full episode dropping later this week.Twitter/X: @NetballUnlockedInstagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcast

Chloe and Paul are joined by Netball Scoop’s Jenny Sinclair as we turn our attentions Down Under and towards the Suncorp Super Netball League.Very much seen as the gold standard of netball on the global stage, we discuss all the major talking points ahead of the season start on Saturday, 5 April, as well as dissect each team’s chances From the all-conquering Adelaide Thunderbirds to the mighty Melbourne Vixens, we leave no stone unturned as we also check in on how the Netball Super League is viewed in comparison to the SSN and what lessons we might learn from Australia’s premier netball competition.Twitter/X: @NetballUnlockedInstagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcast

In this week’s main episode, Chloe and Paul dive into Round 3 of the Netball Super League, which sparked plenty of discussion.At the forefront is the growing injury list and, hot on its heels, is the ongoing issue of streaming quality across the board.We take a closer look at both of these topics, answer listener questions, and then shift to our review of Round 3, with Chloe back to provide her tactical analysis.After a brief interlude, where we give you a sneak peek of our upcoming Suncorp Super Netball preview with Netball Scoop writer Jenny Sinclair, we return to the Super League to preview Round 4 before wrapping up with a discussion on the "small matter" of a netball emoji.Twitter/X: @NetballUnlockedInstagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcast

Chloe and Paul are joined by their first player for the latest instalment of Unlocked - Manchester Thunder’s Elmeré van der Berg.The South African shooter has made a spectacular start to life in the Netball Super League, so it’s time to go back to where it all began.We chart the journey of a young girl from the Free State, her relationship with netball, the coaches who have shaped her and how she ended up in Manchester.We assess the SPAR Proteas, and what the future might have for a nation looking to establish themselves at the top table of international netball. Unlocked is a series of extended interviews with players, coaches and voices from around the netball world.Instagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcastX/Twitter: @NetballUnlocked

Sky Sports commentator Lucy Goodman joins Chloe and Paul to review the Round 2 action in the Netball Super League - including three huge victories and one thriller.The debate about stats and information available rages on, as the 2.0 era moves on and it's an exciting time for the podcast as Chloe gets her big (small) screen out to show off her inner Tamsin Greenway with a tactical breakdown on the Manchester Thunder defence.After all that there is also time for an sneak preview of our chat with Elmere van der Berg, on of several South African shooters lighting up NSL.And we quickly spin through the Round 3 action with a pick on where the games will be won and lost, before we squeeze in some of your listener questions.

London Pulse CEO and head coach Sam Bird joins Chloe and Paul in their latest special extended “Unlocked” interview series.Hear from Sam as she gives exclusive insight into life navigating two major roles at one club, where she believes netball in the UK must go if it is to grow successfully and what it’s like to coach some of England’s most exciting current players and rising stars.What was it like taking on the Pulse Power Pathway project? Is Sam succession planning? What are her hopes and ambitions for netball in the future?We hit all the big talking points in this exclusive conversation.

With Round 1 done, Chloe and Paul are back for Episode Four of the newest netball podcast in town, and there is a lot to get stuck into.Former Cardiff Dragons captain Clare Jones is along for the journey, and after a fascinating update on her retirement—which still involves netball and her day job as a clinical psychologist—we break down how important the professionalisation process is, both on and off the court.Clare then helps the team dive into the first four games of the season.Mavericks' win in Cardiff, Rhinos' victory over Birmingham Panthers, Lightnin's display against Thunder and a dominant London Pulse win over Nottingham Forest are each put under the microscope before we hear from Pulse CEO and head coach Sam Bird in a sneak peek of our latest Unlocked extended interview series.It’s then on to Round 2, with a full preview of the games, including Forest vs. Dragons and Panthers vs. Thunder on Friday, and Sunday’s games between Lightning and Pulse, and Mavericks and Rhinos.Instagram: @NetballUnlockedPodcastTwitter/X: @NetballUnlocked