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As we say farewell to the Melbourne Mavericks in the title race after their loss to West Coast Fever in the minor semifinal, we still have three teams in contention for the Super Netball trophy. The Adelaide Thunderbirds have secured their grand final spot after beating the Melbourne Vixens by 14 points in the major semifinal; so the Vixens will face the Fever in an upcoming do or die preliminary final. We analyse the weekend's games and discuss the recently named 12 player Diamonds squad, who will travel to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games.

A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way. This week: Serena is SO BACK, the Adelaide Thunderbirds are through to the Super Netball Grand Final, and Australia remain undefeated at the T20 Cricket World Cup [plus Georgia Voll is basically a wicketkeeper now!] For the key story, we unpack an Australian strengths and skills program [Prep to Play] aimed at reducing concussion and lower-leg injuries in Women’s Community AFL. *** Our new WOMEN'S SPORT FAN CLUB merch has arrived. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter and to be the first to find out about merch drops

The naming rights partner of the Super Netball league and its two-point shot has pulled the pin on a 10-year sponsorship deal, so are we worried? There has also been some important budget cuts to the Aussie Diamonds' program for the Commonwealth Games that means the reserves won't get to travel abroad to help the team prepare for Glasgow. Round 13 results saw the Adelaide Thunderbirds secure the minor premiership and our top four locked in for finals. It's an exciting time for the Melbourne Mavericks who have never gone this deep in the competition before and we ponder whether they could be the danger team that could shake up the end results.

Adelaide Thunderbirds co-captain Georgie Horjus is a real fan favourite amongst Super Netball fans and it's not hard to understand why. A Kangaroo Island local that came up through the ranks in South Australia, she takes pride in representing her home state. The team has sat in the top two for the first 10 rounds this season and Georgie shares her thoughts on their star import recruits for 2026 — Elmeré van der Berg and Kate Heffernan. The Aussie Diamonds national contracts are also due to be announced in the next fortnight as we near the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and Georgie speaks about how it's long been a dream of hers to play at the major tournament.

The original Jamaican import Romelda Aiken-George set a new record, reaching 255 National League Games, overtaking a 12-year record held by Cath Cox. Round 10 gave us some interesting results, with the Sunshine Coast Lightning handing the Melbourne Vixens their first loss of the 2026 season. That gave the Adelaide Thunderbirds a chance to steal the number one spot on the ladder.

West Coast Fever Head Coach Dan Ryan ahead of this week's Friday Night Netty clash with the Adelaide Thunderbirds at RAC Arena.Essential InfoOfficial Player Sponsor of Natalie Metcalf - AO Manchester ThunderThe Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.comUK Netball Podcast - The Netball ShowSky Q or Sky Glass ? - Find us as part of their Netball Menu under podcastsYou can listen without downloading any additional software hereFor over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK - you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass!Join Sky TV via this link to get upto £100 in shopping vouchers

West Coast Fever's Head Coach Dan Ryan and Jordan Cransberg spoke after their R8 game over Lightning Fever secured a four-goal win over the Lightning on the Sunshine Coast.  They now host Friday Night Netty against the Adelaide Thunderbirds at RAC Arena on Friday Night. Centre Pass is at 6pm WST.Essential InfoOfficial Player Sponsor of Natalie Metcalf - AO Manchester ThunderThe Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.comUK Netball Podcast - The Netball ShowSky Q or Sky Glass ? - Find us as part of their Netball Menu under podcastsYou can listen without downloading any additional software hereFor over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK - you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass!Join Sky TV via this link to get upto £100 in shopping vouchers

At the halfway point of the 2026 season, the Melbourne Vixens and Adelaide Thunderbirds continue to impress at the top of the ladder. Meanwhile, the dance for fourth spot is still happening between the Melbourne Mavericks and Sunshine Coast Lightning. We also discuss the sudden resignation of Netball Australia chief executive, Stacey West, who leaves the role after a two and a half year tenure.

Six rounds in and we have a new ladder leader. It was the match we'd all been waiting for and in their first meeting of 2026, the Melbourne Vixens surprised the Adelaide Thunderbirds shooters by injecting Jo Weston into goal keeper. The rest is history. The other big thing to note of course, was netball's new broadcast agreement, as we switch back from Fox Sports to Nine for the next five years. A good deal? Or is it like going back to a shitty ex? We explore all the details left off the announcement that fans need to know.

Jamaican defender Jodi-Ann Ward is back playing Super Netball, 10 months after rehabbing an ACL injury. Last week her bottom-ranked, winless Giants ALMOST beat the No.1 ranked favourites Adelaide Thunderbirds. In the end, they lost by just two goals but there were so many positives to take from the result that they're hoping it will be a turning point for the rest of the season. Ward speaks about her incredible combination with young goal keeper Erin O'Brien and her aspirations of playing at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games this year.

It's mid-season in the Netball Super League and time to get under the skin of AO Manchester Thunder on game day… so get your trainers on, do a few lunges, we're going in….Broadcaster and Netball Commentator Lindsey Chapman goes behind the scenes at Belle Vue, AO Manchester Thunder's beloved home venue.Heading into the player changing rooms she encounters 4 times Netball Super League winner and fan favourite Eleanor Cardwell. Returning to the franchise after winning the Suncorp Super Netball with Adelaide Thunderbirds, and overcoming serious injury, El shares her netball goals and explains what fans can expect from the team in the second half of the season.A player with bags of experience, El knows her time playing out in Australia has influenced her game and mentality. Keen to bring that learning back to AO Thunder, she's also realistic about the steps the league needs to take as the game in the UK moves towards full professionalisation.When it comes to AO Thunder's prospects for 2026, El is clear and focussed. The team are cementing their connections and know, if everything comes together, they can challenge for the top of the table.Lindsey then goes out into the crowd to speak to AO Thunder's brilliant fans. Handing the mic over, she's keen to hear the analysis of those watching AO Thunder week in week out. FANalysis this time features a group of netball mums and daughters. As season ticket holders, Claire Standley and Hannah Jeal have brought their girls Flo, Izzy and Grace to the northern derby. The girls know their stuff and the mums have a keen eye on the top 4.Netball dad Danny Nixon and his daughter Olivia love watching AO Thunder together. They share their thought on Thunders performance so far and what they hope for next.Access All Areas features the incredible volunteer team who do so much behind the scenes to make game days at the Thunderdome special. Julie Naughton and Jules Rule are the life and soul of AO Manchester Thunder and they've got a story or two to tell.Finally, as Lindsey heads to commentary with Sky Sports, Thundercast Producer Ed Heaton takes a roving mic into the stands to meet more brilliant fans and get a real flavour of game day.The pod features info on group bookings – if have a group of 10 or more, make sure you take advantage of our group ticket discounts and save 20% on ticket prices – and on the arena games. Head to https://www.thundernetball.co.uk/group-tickets/ for more info.If you would like to appear on FANalysis as part of Thundercast – get in touch:Instagram: @LindseychapmanpresenterEmail: hello@a-linedmedia.co.ukThundercast is written and presented by Lindsey Chapman and produced by Ed Heaton. It is an ALINED MEDIA production for AO Manchester Thunder.

JB, Billy, and Rabs are back from their Gather Round Road Trip - and fair to say they're worse for wear. But we kick things off with the All Sports Report - as our Aussie Sprinters turn heads at the Australian Athletics Championships. Damian Barrett is in studio with his positives and negatives from Gather Round - plus an update on Zak Butters' abusive language allegation. A very weird Monday Brag Artist sees a caller receiving the Oscars music for the very first time, then Billy has his favourite moments from Gather Round, and the boys reflect on their road trip. Melbourne Vixens' shooter Sophie Garbin is in studio ahead of their top-of-the-table clash with the Adelaide Thunderbirds on the weekend, and Billy finishes with a joke about a misunderstanding with the darl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Firebirds shooter ELSA SIF SANDHOLT previews the weekend game.Sandholt top scored for the Firebirds in Sunday's home match against the Adelaide Thunderbirds, coming off the bench in just her second Suncorp Super Netball game to score 30 points including six Suncorp Super Shots.  The 21-year-old speaks about that experience, taking on Thunderbirds superstar Shamera Sterling-Humphrey and what she is expecting for the rest of the season.Essential InfoSSN Games can be watched live for free via Pluto Tv on the AWSN channelThe Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.comYou can listen without downloading any additional software hereYou can listen to our latest podcast via Sky HD / Sky Q & Sky Glass where we are part of their Netball menu. For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK - you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass!Join Sky TV via this link to get upto £100 in shopping vouchers

Melbourne Mavericks' defender, Kim Brown, spoke ahead of this weekend's Round 3 Suncorp Super Netball clash against the ladder-leading Adelaide Thunderbirds.Essential InfoSSN Games can be watched live for free via Pluto Tv on the AWSN channelThe Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.comYou can listen without downloading any additional software hereYou can listen to our latest podcast via Sky HD / Sky Q & Sky Glass where we are part of their Netball menu. For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK - you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass!Join Sky TV via this link to get upto £100 in shopping vouchers

Queensland Firebirds Head Coach KIRI WILLS previews the game this weekend against Lightning.Wills gives an update on the fitness of New Zealand international defender Kelly Jackson, previews Sunday's Suncorp Super Netball clash with in-form Adelaide Thunderbirds and her team's response to last weekend's one-point derby loss to Sunshine Coast Lightning.Queensland Firebirds Head Coach KIRI WILLS speaking after training at Nissan Arena on Thursday is now available to download. Wills gives an update on the fitness of New Zealand international defender Kelly Jackson, previews Sunday's Suncorp Super Netball clash with in-form Adelaide Thunderbirds and her team's response to last weekend's one-point derby loss to Sunshine Coast Lightning.Essential InfoSSN Games can be watched live for free via Pluto Tv on the AWSN channelThe Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.comYou can listen without downloading any additional software hereYou can listen to our latest podcast via Sky HD / Sky Q & Sky Glass where we are part of their Netball menu. For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK - you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass!Join Sky TV via this link to get upto £100 in shopping vouchers

Queensland Firebirds midcourter IMOGEN ALLISON speaking after training at Nissan Arena on TuesdayEnglish international Allison has made a successful return from off-season ankle injuries to return to the court for the Firebirds first two Suncorp Super Netball matches of the 2026 season.Allison and her teammates are now preparing for the challenge of hosting in-form Adelaide Thunderbirds at Nissan Arena from 1pm on Sunday. Essential InfoThe Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.comYou can listen without downloading any additional software hereYou can listen to our latest podcast via Sky HD / Sky Q & Sky Glass where we are part of their Netball menu. For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK - you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass!Join Sky TV via this link to get upto £100 in shopping vouchers

Will it be the most unpredictable season of Super Netball yet? Everyone keeps saying so. Maybe that's because there have been so many roster changes. 11 brand new players got their first taste of Super Netball in round one. Eight more switched clubs and playing colours.Despite there being so many fresh faces and combinations, it was easy to pick a clear standout. In this episode we fan girl over Adelaide Thunderbirds shooter and South African import Elmeré van der Berg, before we touch on a scoring change and share our detailed game analysis.

Silver Ferns are continuing to leave the ANZ Premiership and head across the ditch. The latest being Kate Heffernan, with the Silver Ferns midcourter calling time on her career with the Southern Steel to sign with the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Super Netball competition. Fresh off the announcement of her move across the Tasman, Kate caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss her reason for moving - and what makes playing over in Australia appealing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 Super Netball season concluded with one of the most thrilling grand finals in the sport's history, as we watched the Melbourne Vixens narrowly defeat the West Coast Fever by just one goal.In this episode, we chat with Kate Eddy, who is still flying high after her team's dramatic win, and we catch up with retiring Adelaide Thunderbirds stalwart, Hannah Petty, who is excited for what's next after netball.We analyse the grand final - how did the Vixens manage to come out on top, and how did the Fever lose the seemingly unlosable game?

The West Coast Fever established their dominance in Super Netball's final campaign with a record-breaking 32-goal win against the NSW Swifts, who now face the Melbourne Vixens for a spot in the grand final.The Adelaide Thunderbirds' dreams of a three-peat were brought to an end in front of a shocked home crowd as they bowed out of the minor semi-final.We discuss the Aussie Diamonds 2025/2026 selections and catch up with Mystics star recruit Donnell Wallam ahead of the ANZ Premiership grand final.

We don't know what the future holds for the Giants, but at least we can sleep peacefully at night knowing Jo Harten was sent off in style in her last Super Netball game. The final round of the regular season delivered our first extra-time match for 2025 and determined the four semi-finalists set to battle it out for the trophy: West Coast Fever, NSW Swifts, Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens. Plus, Aussie Diamonds selection is imminent and we share our controversial picks and omissions ahead of head coach Stacey Marinkovich's announcement.

Giants get their second win for the season against the Adelaide Thunderbirds, as the only team to have beaten the reigning premiers twice so far this year. West Coast Fever are closing in on the top spot after snapping the NSW Swifts unbeaten streak of eight straight victories. We are joined by Roses captain and Fever defender Fran Williams to discuss her re-selection into the England squad and the dominance of Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard in Super Netball.

The news is out. The world's best goal keeper is pregnant and will miss the rest of the 2025 Super Netball season. But did the Adelaide Thunderbirds start the ongoing speculation about Shamera Sterling-Humphrey by bringing her replacement to Australia so early?The Giants upset the Thunderbirds, the Vixens continued their dominance in the Melbourne Derby, the Fever pinched a win late against the Lightning and the Swifts defeated the Firebirds to go eight points clear at the top of the ladder.The ANZ Premiership is also about to start in New Zealand and despite there being real concerns about the future of the competition, we are very excited to have it back. Gabi Simpson has been a last-minute surprise signing for the Central Pulse and she joins us to chat about her return to elite netball after spending more than a year out of the game.

After round two, the Queensland Firebirds have achieved their best-ever start to a Super Netball season, while the Adelaide Thunderbirds have demolished another team on their way to a three-peat premiership.Meanwhile, the West Coast Fever are struggling at the bottom of the ladder and the return of powerhouse Jhanele Fowler-Nembhard cannot come quick enough. We interview Melbourne Vixens goal attack Kiera Austin and we discuss how the media can better protect players from online vitriol – like Indigenous Diamond Donnell Wallam.

The 2025 Super Netball season has officially started and boy, do we feel like we're in for another big year of netty! As once again, the competition broke crowd records in round one.Jamaican imports Romelda Aiken-George and Shamera Sterling-Humphrey were cleared to play for the Adelaide Thunderbirds after being under an injury cloud in the pre-season. Their team will need them if they're to chase a historic three-peat. We do wonder what this means for Proteas defender Sanmarie Visser though? Would she have been better playing at home in the South African league? Plus, there is breaking news at the West Coast Fever about replacement shooter Mwai Kumwenda.Our interview this week is with new Queensland Firebirds import Imogen Allison after she made her debut down under. Before we catch up on round four of the UK Super League.

This week on the Empowering Leaders Podcast, Luke is joined by Tania Obst, a true powerhouse of Australian netball. From her early days as a talented player to becoming the head coach of the reigning premiers Adelaide Thunderbirds, Tania’s passion for the game and her players is inspiring. Coming from a family of sporting legends, with her father, Trevor Obst, being a four-time premiership player with Port Adelaide, Tania has always been surrounded by resilience, strategy, and leadership. In this episode, Tania shares her inspiring journey of leading the Adelaide Thunderbirds through a challenging period, taking over a team that had lost 23 games in a row and guiding them to win the last two championships. Tania talks about building a winning team culture, overcoming imposter syndrome, nurturing young talent, and the power of connection and collaboration. She also dives deep into self-leadership, maintaining a vision for success, and balancing work with personal life. Tania’s insights are invaluable for anyone in leadership or looking to thrive in any team environment. Watch this episode on 7Plus in Australia. If you enjoy listening to the Empowering Leaders podcast, be sure to subscribe and please, if you have a moment, leave a review for us so we can reach more listeners and empower more leaders. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time. Empowering Leaders is proudly partnered with Victoria University. Find more information about studying at VU here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever catch yourself wondering how some people seem to make their dreams a reality? Whether it's their career, their relationships, or even the way they build incredible connections—what's their secret? I love diving into stories like these, where we can learn and be inspired by the magic behind their journey. When sports commentator Em Beaton popped up on my feed, talking about how mindset & manifestation transformed her life, I couldn't scroll past. I had to know more. Emily Beaton – is a rising star in the Australian media landscape who has reached the pinnacles of sporting success, having won netball premierships with the Adelaide Thunderbirds and been selected for Australian Diamonds squads on multiple occasions.  Emily founded her artwork business Cleverhand while she was still playing professional netball and has since gone on to build a multi-faceted career spanning marketing, branding, fashion, and sports commentating. She also uses her expertise in coaching and goal-setting, built up over almost two decades since her professional netball debut, to help clients set and achieve their objectives – whether they're personal or professional. In episode 124 of the Back to the Paddock podcast, Emily brings her infectious energy and words of wisdom to the mic. We're diving into all things mindset, manifestation & how to turn your big (or little) dreams into reality. Ready to be inspired? Let's jump in! ....... PODCAST SHOWNOTES + MORE FROM EM: https://www.kaseywillson.com/blog/episode124 ORGANIC DANDELION ROOT TEA HERE: https://backtothepaddock.au/shop/  SAY HI ON INSTA: @BackToThePaddock & @KaseyWillson.Naturopath EM'S WEBSITE: https://www.emilybeaton.com.au   

Send us a textIn this episode with Andrew Wallis, we discuss:Importance of posture in hip dysplasiaHow to treat posture in hip dysplasiaStrength training for rehabilitation of hip dysplasiaImportance of patient based assessment and treatmentRadiology in hip dysplasiaSee Part 1 of Andrew's podcast here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CE24YTyQUXByJAlTl9Q1y?si=QEeV68kcST-Bd5qoYynuxwAndrew is an APA Sports and Manipulative Physiotherapist who is currently employed at St. Kilda Football Club (since 2007) and works privately at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group Sports Medicine. Over the last 20 years, Andrew has worked in both a clinical setting and within the elite sporting environment at Melbourne Victory, Adelaide Thunderbirds, SACA Redbacks, V8 Supercars, triathlon and athletics.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

In this episode, we explore the assessment of hip dysplasia, focusing on the condition's definition, the differences between extension and flexion-based movements, and both subjective and objective assessment techniques. We discuss the importance of observing gait, head of femur translation, single leg stance, and various special tests, including apprehension testing, to diagnose and understand hip dysplasia. Andrew is an APA Sports and Manipulative Physiotherapist who is currently employed at St. Kilda Football Club (since 2007) and works privately at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group Sports Medicine. Over the last 20 years, Andrew has worked in both a clinical setting and within the elite sporting environment at Melbourne Victory, Adelaide Thunderbirds, SACA Redbacks, V8 Supercars, triathlon and athletics.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

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.

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We chat to 6 x Olympic medalist Jess Jox & Adelaide Thunderbirds premiership coach Tania Obst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final is happening tomorrow, with the Adelaide Thunderbirds facing off against the Melbourne Vixens at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. The Thunderbirds hoping to win back-to-back titles and its set to be a thrilling game.  This season has been the most attended in the history of Australian women's sport, with a record-breaking 331,841 fans, marking a 25% increase from last year. But despite national and International appeal, a developing game and high profile stars, why hasn't netball had a ‘Matildas moment'? In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by former player turned TV commentator Bianca Chatfield to hear all about tomorrow's grand final, and how netball plans to make the most of the surge in interest in women's sport.  Headlines: Another successful night at the Olympics  Russia prisoner swap Trump's race comments trigger bipartisan criticism  Mercury could be covered in diamonds    Follow The Briefing:TikTok: @listnrnewsroomInstagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroomFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: the Adelaide Thunderbirds are into the Super Netball Grand Final after a convincing win over the Vixens, Pole Vault champion Nina Kennedy has won her fifth consecutive event this year and Angel City FC is set to become the most valuable professional women's sports team in the world! Plus the Olympics begin this week! For the key story, we chat about France's principle of 'laïcité' loosely translated as “secularism and what this means for Female athletes competing for France at the games. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject #womenssport

Super Netball fans have stepped it up a gear this year and they're breaking records all over the place. Crowds, memberships, you name it. The sport is experiencing a huge boom in popularity across the board. So why is this happening? Is it the Matildas' effect? We take a deep dive into this topic. Before we pick a side and debate whether the league really does need to introduce a third round to extend the length of its season. Plus, we analyse each of the Round 14 matches and the Adelaide Thunderbirds minor premiership win. Before hearing from Sunshine Coast Lightning captain Steph Fretwell as her team prepares for the semi-finals.

Round 13 was the second installment of First Nations Round, delivering two spectacular one-point matches as we entered NAIDOC Week. We watched the Adelaide Thunderbirds take top spot on the ladder, and an emotional Donnell Wallam took to court after a tough week where she received a horrible racist letter. Plus we finally get to speak with West Coast Fever and Jamaican powerhouse Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard — the best goal shooter in the world — it's been a long time coming! Before we analyse all the big moments from the penultimate round, including that massive collision between Amy Sligar and Kim Jenner in the Giants and Mavericks game.

A week after parting ways with head coach Bec Bulley, the Queensland Firebirds bounced back with an emotional win against the West Coast Fever as their new co-coaches Katie Walker and Roselee Jencke took the reins for the rest of the 2024 season. The Melbourne Vixens have maintained the No.1 spot on the ladder without looking like they've even hit top gear yet and the Adelaide Thunderbirds jumped the Fever into second place.Meanwhile, both NSW teams are struggling, with the Giants at the bottom of the ladder and the Swifts still feeling the effects of their off-court drama with Samantha Wallace-Joseph. We also hear from Australian Kelpie Josh Byron about the state of men's netball in this country and his ambitions for the sport to get onto the Olympics program.

GWS Giants centre talks about their upcoming clash against the Adelaide Thunderbirds

NSW Swifts defender talks about their upcoming clash against the Adelaide Thunderbirds

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.

The Adelaide Thunderbirds are the Super Netball champions for 2023 after defeating the Swifts in the grand final by just one goal in extra time in a match that will live on in Super Netball folklore. We discuss the impact Roses import and buy of the year, Eleanor Cardwell, has had in her first season with the Thunderbirds and the high penalty count for the usually disciplined Swifts that may have been the difference in such a tight contest. We discuss the new match rules that are being proposed in Cape Town later in the month, which are welcome adjustments to the ones currently in place. We also catch up with former Australian Diamonds captain, Laura Geitz, who gives us her thoughts on the grand final and how she thinks the Diamonds will fair at upcoming Netball World Cup.

In this bulletin, an injured sailor rescued from rough seas in the Great Australian Bite, six killed in Iran in a suicide bombing attack, and in sport, the Adelaide Thunderbirds break through for their first Super Netball title.

Romelda Aiken-George was a star of the Super Netball competition while playing for Queensland, so many were shocked when she split with the Firebirds. The shooter had bristled at being offered a reduced deal after returning from having a baby. Now she'll play a central role in NSW's attempt to win a championship this weekend. Today, Patrick Stack speaks with Britt Carter about that and the other major storylines from the Grand Final. Featured: Brittany Carter, netball writer, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The grand final dreams of West Coast Fever were stolen from their grasp in the dying moments of the preliminary final by the NSW Swifts, who will now battle the Adelaide Thunderbirds for the 2023 Super Netball trophy. We analyse how agonisingly close Fever came to having a shot at back-to-back titles and how teenager Sophie Fawns proved to be the game changer for the Swifts with hot hands during the super shot period. For the second time this season we welcome back Dr Alan Pearce, neuroscientist, to discuss an incident concerning Sasha Glasgow, who was diagnosed with concussion after colliding with the post.

The Adelaide Thunderbirds are through to their first grand final in exactly a decade after an extra-time thriller against the NSW Swifts in the semis.Meanwhile, the West Coast Fever keep their back-to-back title dreams alive after knocking the Melbourne Vixens out of the race.We've got some thoughts about how extra time is played and the umpiring, before we analyse all the action.

NSW Swifts coach talks about their preparation for their Super Netball semi final match against the Adelaide Thunderbirds

After two weeks of turmoil, the Collingwood Magpies pulled off the upset of the season against the ladder leading Adelaide Thunderbirds at their final home Melbourne game.The Swifts have rocketed their way to the top of the Super Netball ladder, winning eight straight matches to peak in form right before finals.Meanwhile, Sasha Glasgow has accepted a 2023/24 national contract with the English Roses. We ponder, have the Aussie Diamonds missed out on a golden opportunity?

Round 11 marked the beginning of a two-week celebration honouring the First Nations people who are involved in all levels of netball, and we reflect on whether Netball Australia has done enough since signing the Declaration of Commitment in 2020. With confirmation that Collingwood's netball program has been axed, we discussed the possibility of a fresh start for some of the players and a possible location for the eighth team in 2024.With only three rounds until the end of the regular season, the Adelaide Thunderbirds and the NSW Swifts are tied for first place, enjoying wins in round 11. While the Firebirds celebrated First Nations Round with Noongar woman Donnell Wallam, and Wakka Wakka woman Leesa MiMi, all but dashing the hopes of Giants Netball making the finals.

This week we delight in the glory of our Queen Liz Ellis, who stole the win (and everyone's hearts!) on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! We hear from former Australian Diamonds head coach, Lisa Alexander, on the recently announced Diamonds squad and she gives us her thoughts the inclusion of Adelaide Thunderbirds defender, Matilda Garrett. Round seven served up some tight matches where we saw the come-back-queens of 2023, the Swifts come from behind (again!) to steal the Sydney Derby from the Giants. The Firebirds, Lightning and Magpies were again unable to put in a 60-minute performance this week; and we wonder if the bottom four teams on the ladder are even a slight chance of making finals as we reach the halfway point of the season.