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The Back Court
by thebackcourt
The Back Court is netball, but not the top of the line elite stuff. We’re talking about real netball. Deep heat, dodgy knees, last minute fill-ins and all the other unfiltered realities of playing for fun.The Back Court combines humorous observations from the world of netball, relatable anecdotes, and community stories with a tiny hint of news and analysis. With our trademark irreverence, we chronicle netball as it really is, a blend of laughs, mishaps, internal politics, and the unique camaraderie that comes with post-match pints.This is netball your Nanna wouldn’t like.
Episodes
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Elite Behaviours - 2026 Season Review
Welcome to "The Prospectors Club sponsored Back Court Season Review" That's right! Took us until the last episode but we managed to get a sponsor for our big season* finale! What a whirlwind of a season it has been, many ups, some downs but a hell of a good time! Join us for our big grand final...
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Grand Final Live Preview!
Since no one other than die hard T'bird fans are going to be re-watching that Grand Final so why not listen to our Live Preview episode again! See how many predictions the team got right and roast them for every one they got wrong. It was chaotic in the Back Court tradition, will we do it again?...
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I'm Not Crazy I'm Just A Little Unwell
Just two games to go in the Netball season and Look How Far We've Come! If you are listening to this at 3am after a Long Day in the Real World we hope you get a good laugh but If You're Gone then you can get Bent. And as always I wanna Push you towards sponsoring the podcast so we can finish this...
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Netball Kama Sutra
They say that sex sells and we need to sell so welcome to Netball Kama Sutra! Back Court Sponsor drive is well and truly underway with a huge episode of hijinks! This week, Liv reads exerpts from a Netball Smut Novel Matt only talks about the soccer for 60s we promise We have all the big the...
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Backing of the Board
It is the last round of the season and what a season its been! For 4 teams this is their last tune up before the finals and for the others... it's off season time. The coaching Merry-Go round, Retirements, Player movement speculation, it has already begun. Listen as Liv inserts herself into game…
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Coaching Balls off
What a Bumper episode we have for you this week! We talk: Diamonds Selection: Who made it, who missed out, will Liv be getting a Netball Bestie tattoo? Super Netball Sponsorship opportunities: Any S named brands want to step up? Sabco anyone? Mavericks making finals the lid is off! Apologies to…
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Defensive Throuple
After our week of Covid style podcasting we are back in person at the studio for some classic Back Court shenanigans! Featuring: A recap of Olivias first AFLW pre-season camp, can someone please teach her to ride a bike? Our thoughts on the Netball players sponsorship opportunities, anyone want…
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The One Where They Use Zoom
Do not check your calendars its not 2020 again, but with our high flying host Liv Lewis on her very first AFLW pre-season camp we have had to record an online podcast this week! Not wanting to miss out on discussing the wild results from the weekend and what it means for the finals come, listen…
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Tinned Fish Date Night
We are well into the second half of the season and we have some huge match ups this week, Swifts v Fever, EvdB v Woody, Sirena v John West. We dive into it all this week with Records Galore, some controversial opinions and find out how Liv went on her first day as an AFLW player. All this and…
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It's Not A Lie If You Believe It
Dear Listeners, We hope this podcast finds you well. Key points of action for this week include: Draw v Extra Time. Consensus is? Serious chat, Pride round and SSN inclusivity. Can more be done? Phone chat with Jessie Grenvold, Can we lock in a nickname? Roast Producer Dave whenever possible.…
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Object Permanence
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIV!!! Yes it was Liv's birthday. And yes we did have a cake. And yes we did talk about anything and everything including... Matt's plea for father advice A chaotic phone call with the one and only Hannah Mundy A surprising amount of Netball talk And way too many mentions of Liv's...
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Am I Just Making This Up?
What an episode we have in store today! Matt and Liv talk Taxes, choc tops (Or cornettos) and the current cost of living We find out what Matts favourite Bieber song is We get Liv's completely unbiased take on the Mavs fashion show And as always round reviews, previews, battlers and gripes.…
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Special Guest - Matt's Pimple
This week on The Back Court - Matt's Pimple Liv makes the pods first ever non-prank related guest call ever We break the news live "New Broadcast Deal" Plus the usual wraps, previews and as always Battler of the Week!
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Iambic Pentameter
This week Matt and Liv, Talk Shakespeare, jocks, and quick maths, Poets we are not.
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Chocolate ASMR
The Back Court April Fools Easter Special! Liv pranks her ex-teammates, Netty mums clapping back on twitter, Is the Mavericks music too loud and Matt eats a lot of chocolate! All that and more on this weeks episode of The Back Court!
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Addressing the Stimulus
🎙️ Back Court – Episode 5 From light-hearted banter to sharp analysis, this episode highlights the evolving landscape of Australian sport. 🔥 Women’s sport is booming Record crowds and growing fan engagement show it’s no longer emerging — it’s established. 🌏 Expansion is inevitable The push for…
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Old Man Yells at Cloud
Round 1 done and what a week it was! International coaches resigning, breaking news live on the pod, big games, bigger takes and as always asking the most important questions... What is the best condiment for steak? How many games did Liv Lewis play? And why are all the coaches wearing plain…
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That's So Backcourt
Etsy witches, a new trophy, Elastigirl and FINALLY some talk about netball because That's so Backcourt! Have a suggestion for Liv Lewis' Battler of the Week? 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...
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Whimper Olympics
Penis-gate, a new centurion and how many captains is too many captains? Whimper Olympics in your ears. 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 [email protected] or slide into our DMs on...
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Who's your Daddy?
Guess who’s back, back again. The Back Court is back, the Origin Diamonds are gearing up to take on Jamaica, Matt & Liv both have big news to share and the crew chat about netball pre-seasons and a big summer of sport. We want to hear from you! If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the...
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Accidental Journalism
The Constellation Cup returns to its rightful owners, but the Diamonds not-being-able-to-win-a-game-in-New-Zealand hoodoo remains. Former Melbourne Mavericks defender of the year Olivia Lewis is on deck to give some of the best analysis around, while she and Matt discuss Gretel Bueta return to…
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I'm No Export
Pack your brooms, it’s a clean sweep. As expected, the Diamonds went 3 for 3 against South Africa and importantly gave out some much-needed debuts! New Zealand are next, and God knows they’ll be keen to just start playing some netball as the Noeline drama rolls on. Plus, Julie Fitzgerald has…
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A Bit Hoarse
We're back (again), and this time it's the real thing. 45 minutes of pure netball chatter. There's plenty to chat about too. With the Noeline drama over in New Zealand, the Aussie Young Guns bringing home another trophy, Netball's Olympics push and the Diamonds three test series against South...
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Signing Window Review - Queensland Firebirds
And just like that, the signing window reviews are over. We've finally arrived at the Queensland Firebirds, who spent their signing window raiding the best talent from the netball cupboard that is New Zealand. Will the additions of Gordon, Selby-Rickit and Jackson help the Firebirds surge up the...
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Signing Window Review - Melbourne Mavericks
The Mavericks have ripped it up and decided to start again. The SSN's newest club have just 4 of their original players remaining on their list, but that doesn't mean they're not making strides. Liv and Matt discuss the signings of Price, Hinchliffe, Batcheldor and MacDonald and try to figure out...
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Signing Window Review - GIANTS
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.…
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Signing Window Review - Sunshine Coast Lightning
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...
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Signing Window Review - Adelaide Thunderbirds
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...
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Signing Window Review - NSW Swifts
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!!)…
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Signing Window Review - West Coast Fever
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...
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Signing Window Review - Melbourne Vixens
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)...
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Infiltrate the Dealer
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!…
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Cart Before The Horse
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...
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A Female Pope
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…
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Drunk Eyes
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…
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Vibes Based Selection
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…
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Can of Worms
“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…
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Elite Gingers
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...
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The Common Man
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...
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Little Chicken Nugget
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…
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Like Rabid Dogs
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...
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Beg & Mercy
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)…
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Pub Anyone?
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...
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An Absolute Mare
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…
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Happy Little Threesome
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!...
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Big Big Meow
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,...
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Zig Instead of Zag
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...
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The Great Sock Debate
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...
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Should We High Five?
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...
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No One's Lost Yet
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...
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The Back Court is netball, but not the top of the line elite stuff. We’re talking about real netball. Deep heat, dodgy knees, last minute fill-ins and all the other unfiltered realities of playing for fun.The Back Court combines humorous observations from the world of netball, relatable anecdotes, and community stories with a tiny hint of news and analysis. With our trademark irreverence, we chronicle netball as it really is, a blend of laughs, mishaps, internal politics, and the unique camaraderie that comes with post-match pints.This is netball your Nanna wouldn’t like.
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