Netball Unlocked Podcast

As the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games draw ever closer, there are plenty of questions swirling around netball, but perhaps none more so than in New Zealand.From the shock standing of Dame Noeline Taurua last year to the ongoing silence around the future of ANZ, the sport is currently standing on shaky ground with its future uncertain.To help understand the bigger picture, and the actors within it, Chloe is joined by New Zealand Herald sports journalist and Silver Ferns reporter Nathan Limm for an extended conversation.Drawing on his years following the sport, and speaking to those within it, Nathan paints a picture of confusion and uncertainty as players, staff and fans wait to hear what’s next for the ANZ - New Zealand domestic league. Where will the money come from? Have the Silver Ferns in SSN done irreparable damage? Could the Northern Mystics compete across the Tasman?All of that is discussed. Plus, Nathan relives the Noeline Taurua saga, shares what exactly happened and why it became the biggest news story in the country. With so much negative news around netball in New Zealand, the conversation then turns to netball’s upcoming major in Glasgow and how New Zealand might fare.Nathan shares his confidence in the Ferns and why we should all be looking out for Catherine Hall and Carys Stythe. Enjoy. 

Netball legend Karla Pretorius is our latest Big Interview guest, and after her making South Africa’s Commonwealth Games 12 at 36 years old, there’s plenty to chat about.The conversation begins by charting Pretorius’ inclusion following her sabbatical. The South African legend explains why she needed to step away and what she learnt about herself as she rebuilt herself piece-by-piece.She shares more about her special TNL season with the Free State Crinums and why the Proteas long squad in April gave her a much-needed boost to make her selection possible.We reflect on some of the coaches Pretorius has played under, their impact and why Coach Jenny van Dyk is the one to lead the Proteas in Glasgow.And finally, with the Games approaching, Pretorius restates her belief in this particular team, noting its depth and its aspirations with two key group games against Australia and England in wait.Enjoy.

In this Unlocked Big Interview special, we meet South Africa's Karla Victor, the 21-year-old uncapped midcourter, looking to make a splash following a selection for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. How did Karla discover the news? What is her netball origin story? Was a six-week stint under Karen Greig at Manchester Thunder the secret to her breakthrough rise?We ask Karla that, and more. Enjoy.

Paul and Chloe dig into the conclusion of a brilliant netball super league season, with a deep dive into an EPIC Grand Final.Manchester Thunder are crowned champions for a fifth time, equalling the NSL record, and we hear from the heroes of the day.An emotional Karen Greig reflects on the season, Cerys Finn talks us through a crazy couple of weeks at the end of a crazy season, Elia McCormick tells us why she’s stepping away at the very top, and Sophie Fawns reflects on a debut season to remember.There’s the view from Pulse too as head coach Sam Bird and captain Zara Everitt reflect on a great defence of their maiden title, falling just short after a rollercoaster season.On top of all that, we break down where the game was won and lost, and it really came down to fine margins - but the Lois Pearson-Sophie Fawns axis proved crucial.And debate the end-of-season awards that have caused a stir - spoiler: the Unlocked awards episode is coming soon.

London Mavericks' Suzie Liverseidge joins us for the latest instalment of our Big Interview series, and after a second superb season, there's plenty to discuss with the 24-year-old.The chat begins with Suzie looking back on a "rollercoaster" season with the London franchise. From injury setbacks to backing performances up, the attacker reflects on the challenges of the 2026 edition of the NSL.She shares her thoughts on being selected for England A for a second time, and the conversation she instigated about what she needs to do next.We turn to Suzie's experience in the Super League, starting first with Loughborough Lightning, where she won two titles. She reveals why she wanted to turn away from goal attack and into the midcourt, and the intricacies behind making such a positional switch.Life at the newly branded London Mavericks, Tamsin Greenway's expert brain, and Suzie's impressive running times are all up for discussion, as well as some of her bigger-picture thoughts.