The Netty Show

From the Queensland netball pathways to the international stage, Holly Comyns is making her mark!In this episode, we chat with the talented defender about her journey through Queensland representative netball, Firebirds Futures and her exciting move across the ditch to play ANZ Premiership with the Central Pulse.Holly opens up about overcoming a serious injury, making her professional debut, learning from some of New Zealand's best coaches and life away from home

We sit down with Gold Coast Titans Netball Program Manager and Head Coach Victor Potaka.Vic talks about his coaching journey, working alongside Temepara Bailey, his approach to developing players, and seeing Jess Milne and Josie Bingham take the next step to the ANZ Premiership.We also chat about how his background in Psychological Science influences the way he coaches and connects with his athletes.And we uncover a side of Victor that might just surprise you… let’s just say, netball isn’t his only talent!

In this episode, we’re joined by Brisbane South Wildcats Sapphire Head Coach and newly appointed 2027 Queensland 19U Head Coach, Lauren Mead.Lauren chats about stepping into the head coaching role at the Wildcats, the challenges and opportunities that come with leading a Sapphire program, and her journey through the Queensland pathway, including coaching the Queensland 17U side at this year’s National Netball Championships.We also talk about her opportunity to work within the Australian pathway environment at the AIS, what she learnt from being around some of the country’s leading coaches and emerging athletes, and how those experiences continue to shape her own coaching philosophy.

This week, we chat with Queensland netball stalwart Simone Nalatu about her journey from Queensland Firebirds player and Fiji international to one of the state’s leading pathway coaches.Simone reflects on representing Fiji at two World Championships, coaching the Fiji Under-21s, developing Queensland’s next generation of talent, and working with emerging stars including Cara Koenen and Steph Fretwell.We also discuss Sunshine Coast Reserves’ incredible rise to the Nationals Grand Final and Simone’s five-year journey with Sunshine Coast Thunder.

We sit down with one of Queensland netball’s true legends, Liz White OAM, Australian Diamond #75 and a coach whose influence has spanned an incredible 57 years in the game.Liz reflects on her journey from representing Australia and captaining Queensland to becoming one of the most successful pathway coaches in the country. With 17 premierships at Brisbane North Cougars, Liz also shares what makes the program so successful and what she sees in athletes who are ready to make the jump towards SSN and the Diamonds.