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The Netty Life

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When netball is life. 

Join co-hosts Kate Cornish and Brittany Carter for your weekly one-stop shop of SSN, NSL and ANZP analysis. 

This podcast is proudly sponsored by PodToo. 

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  • Jun 15, 2022 · 1 hr 32 min

    Can You Do The Math?

    What a way to end the 2022 regular season! It was an incredible RD14 of Super Netball where the Top 4 was determined by for-and-against percentage with the very last shot of the final match, a former legend made a shock return to the sport to help out a COVID-stricken team, and we had some drama surrounding the Diamonds Commonwealth Games team announcement for Birmingham. Kate and Britt give their thoughts on the Diamonds team (03:33), before hearing from selected midcourter Paige Hadley (20:37) and catching up with Nat Medhurst about why she thinks the decision to sell the SN Grand Final is a bad move (1:02:13). We also take a closer at how each team has fared this year (28:55) and give our tips for the upcoming semi-finals (1:27:12). TIME CODES: Diamonds selections (03:33) Paige Hadley (20:37) RD14 analysis (28:55) Nat Medhurst (1:02:13) Semi-Finals tips (1:27:12)

  • Jun 7, 2022 · 50 min

    Sold To The Highest Bidder

    Netball Australia made headlines for all the wrong reasons last week after announcing the sport was more than $4million dollars in debt as they tried to defend their their decision to sell the 2022 Super Netball Grand Final to the highest bidder; the winner, the Western Australian Government. Thankfully, the announcement was not enough to sour the tremendous netball played by the athletes in round 13, with only 12 points separating all eight clubs across four thrilling games. With the top three spots on the ladder locked in, it will all come down to the final round of the regular season to see who manages to snare that elusive fourth position and play finals netball.

  • May 31, 2022 · 50 min

    Flip a Coin

    There's just two weeks left of the 2022 Super Netball regular season and the ladder continues to be a hot topic of discussion, as multiple upsets and unpredictable results ensure there are still two finals spots up for grabs. Our talking points from RD12 include: the Firebirds fight to stay in the hunt, the Thunderbirds' decision to bench Lenize Potgieter and Steph Wood's niggling knee injury. If you enjoy this podcast please subscribe and share it with your netball-loving friends!

  • May 25, 2022 · 48 min

    Stacey Campton shares her Indigenous story

    Gungarri woman and former international umpire Stacey Campton is one of Australia's key Indigenous figures in netball. During her 14-year career at the top, she umpired at World Championships and Commonwealth Games. Since 2021, Stacey has been working as Netball Australia's high performance umpire coach. Ahead of Super Netball's First Nations Round this weekend, she joins The Netty Life podcast to talk about her family story and netball journey. Stacey also discusses how she believes we can encourage more Indigenous umpires up through the state pathways to the elite level.

  • May 24, 2022 · 46 min

    Snakes and Ladders

    As we steam towards the finals series of Super Netball 2022, we reflect on the big topics that have emerged over the past couple of weeks. Why have the Firebirds hit such a form slump? Is the golden era for the Lightning over? Who has secured their ticket to the Commonwealth Games and who has emerged as potential inclusions? As we celebrate Round 12 as week one of First Nations Round, there are some big matches to play over the weekend. With the top two spots wrapped up and the ladder looking more like a game of snakes and ladders, who will take out 3rd and 4th place remains to be seen; however it will likely go down to the wire.

  • May 19, 2022 · 17 min

    BONUS - Sensory Rooms and Sippin' Saturdays with the Melbourne Vixens

    On this bonus episode of The Netty Life, Vixens General Manager Netball Development Angela Banbury joins Britt to chat about some of the Melbourne club's game-day initiatives. Ange was instrumental in setting up the Ingles Family Sensory Room in 2019 and shares the story behind the scenes of how it came to be the space it is today. She also discusses some of the Vixens newer initiatives like Sippin' Saturdays which has been introduced this year and allows adults to enjoy a wine while they watch the netty, and Cubs Corner, where parents of young children can bring their prams and sit in a safe space with their children.

  • May 9, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min

    Epic Reads and Inspiring Pep Talks

    We're into the second-half of the 2022 Super Netball season and every game is having a dramatic effect on the ladder. There are four teams that are just one win outside the Top 4, while the West Coast Fever and Vixens are still jostling for the top spot. Talking points include: Dan Ryan's amazing pep talks, the impressive turnaround in Collingwood's form and the Thunderbirds "mature" brand of netball. We also hear from NSW Swifts co-captain Maddy Proud about the release of her second book - Grace Back on Court.

  • May 3, 2022 · 58 min

    It's A Long Way To The Top

    We have hit the halfway mark of the 2022 Super Netball competition and as the ladder continues to change, we know the premiership trophy is still up for grabs. The Firebirds looked sharp in round seven and finally gave fans a full 60 minute performance, while GIANTS Netball have hit their defensive stride at the right time of the season. Britt chats to U19's and U17's National winners (and sisters!) Audrey and Eugenie Little who talk us through their big week at Nationals; the sisters have been rewarded for their efforts, recently being named in the U19's and U17's National squad.

  • Apr 26, 2022 · 45 min

    The Indigenous Diamonds with Aunty Roma Pregarc and Sharon Finnan-White

    We talk to Sharoma Indigenous Corporation founders, Sharon Finnan-White and Aunty Roma Pregarc about The Indigenous Diamonds, who are playing in their inaugural season in the Townsville City Netball Premier League, how they felt when they heard the news about Donnell Wallam being selected for the Diamonds Squad and their dreams to see more Indigenous netball teams around the country.

  • Apr 25, 2022 · 44 min

    Diamonds, Dirty Tactics and Disgruntled Players

    Stacey Marinkovich has named her 2022 Aussie Diamonds Commonwealth Games squad and there is plenty to talk about. Will Donnell Wallam become the first Indigenous player in 22 years to represent the team? And why didn't in-form centre Kimmy Rav make the cut? There's also plenty of talking points in Super Netball: Did contests involving experienced defenders Courtney Bruce and Kate Walsh against rookie shooter Sophie Fawns go too far? Are cracks starting to show at the West Coast Fever? And what is keeping the Thunderbirds from reaching their full potential?

  • Apr 11, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min

    Riding the Round Three Wave

    We have two undefeated leaders at the top of the Super Netball ladder, with the West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens certainly looking confident early on in season 2022. We analyse all the action from round three and discuss: - Who can take the game by the 'scruff of the neck' for the Collingwood Magpies? - Why is NSW Swifts coach, Briony Akle tinkering with a premiership winning defensive end? We also have an exclusive chat with delightful Swifts newbie, young up-and-coming star Sophie Fawns who has become an instant fan favourite after lightning up the court since her SSN debut in round two.

  • Apr 5, 2022 · 52 min

    The Show Must Go On

    Only two rounds in and COVID has already reared its ugly head to completely disrupt one of the teams! Giants goal keeper Tilly McDonell takes us behind the scenes of the drama-filled week, after the Super Netball league set a tough precedent for the rest of the season by denying the club's request to reschedule the game with six of their players missing. Some of the other talking points on the agenda include: Sophie Fawns' incredible debut for the Swifts, Ruby Bakewell-Doran's impressive defensive work for the Firebirds, and the worrying signs plaguing Collingwood's start to the season.

  • Mar 30, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min

    Heartbreak, heroines and high scores

    The 2022 Super Netball season is finally here and after round one we’re buzzing to be back officially talking netty! Fan favourite and head coach of the West Coast Fever Dan Ryan joins the podcast to review his team’s record victory. Meanwhile some of the other talking points on the agenda include: how the NSW Swifts will fare without Sam Wallace, whether Sophie Garbin’s move to the Collingwood Magpies is paying off, and what’s gone wrong with the Sunshine Coast Lightning? We also discuss the importance of developing female ball-by-ball commentators and how we hope to see more of them cover the Super Netball league.

  • Mar 5, 2022 · 39 min

    The Netty Life Team Girls Cup Wrap Up

    After 3 days of back-to-back netball we got to see who has come to play in season 2022. There is no doubt the Vixens are back have made their intentions clear, putting the rest of the comp on notice. We ponder why West Coast Fever always seem to fall short of the big wins and how Sophie Garbin now looks in Magpies colours. Donnell Wallam set the court on fire for the Firebirds, but was it enough to get a contract? And will the Thunderbirds be able to keep up their momentum for the whole season? We officially met Lightning star Reilley Batcheldor and with Giants and the Swifts performing below par having troops side-lined, can they pull it together before the start of the season?

  • Feb 22, 2022 · 39 min

    Team Girls Cup 2022 Preview

    The Team Girls Cup is back for the first time since 2019 and it will be our first real look at the 8 Super Netball Teams and what they plan to bring to season 2022! We also find time to chat with good mates (and fierce rivals!) Vixens hot-shot Rahni Samason and Magpies defender Jacqui Newtown, who are excited to have netball back in Victoria.

  • Jan 21, 2022 · 53 min

    The Netty Life Quad Series Wrap Up

    Australia has won it's sixth Quad Series title after a welcome return to the international stage. So which player have cemented themselves a Diamonds bib? And has Stacey Marinkovich won aussie netball fans over with the result? Find all your Quad Series analysis here on The Netty Life!

  • Jan 14, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min

    2022 Quad Series Preview

    In past years the Diamonds have been the favourites heading into the Quad Series... But this time there are a few question marks hanging over the team, with a host of squad changes and limited playing time during the pandemic. Will Stacey Marinkovich rotate through the squad more effectively this time? Is Paige Hadley the most underrated Diamonds player? Could she be the difference on court? And how will the shooting circle shape up now more experience has been injected back into the squad?

  • Nov 24, 2021 · 19 min

    Sophie Dwyer makes the Diamonds Squad

    Teenage sensation and Giants sharp shooter Sophie Dwyer has had an incredible year in netball! The 19-year-old played her first full season of Super Netty in 2021 and helped her team make it all the way to the grand final with her long-bomb accuracy. Now she's been elevated from an Aussie Diamonds camp invitee to a fully-fledged member of the national squad. So we caught up with the young superstar to see how she was feeling when she found out the exciting news.

  • Nov 21, 2021 · 43 min

    The Netty Life meets The Tie Dye Project

    The Netty Life met up with the crew from The Tie Dye Project to see first hand what happens when you sprinkle a little bit of happiness, love and friendship about. Supporting a cause close to all their hearts, this team are determined to make a difference in this world and leave it a better place. This pod is full of interviews with some of our favourite netballers, including Amy Parmenter, Keira Austin, Maddy Turner and Allie Smith. It also features a special one-on-one chat with an extraordinary young human named Molly Croft. This is an episode of The Netty Life that you will not want to miss.

  • Nov 19, 2021 · 48 min

    The Netty Life Off Season with Keira Austin

    They say that change is as good as a holiday and in 2022 Keira Austin is making a BIG change. Excited about the opportunity for a fresh start with room to grow and improve her game, Austin will find herself in new territory with the Melbourne Vixens as she looks to start a new chapter in her netball career. We talk all things Netty, from her decision to leave the Giants, to the rehab of her ACL and her focus on making it on court in 2022 for her new club.