Here If You Need - The Netball Pod
Hosted by Nia Jones and Emily Wilson, Here If You Need - The Netball Pod is the place for honest netball conversation. As the Netball Super League enters its professional era, we break down the progress, the problems, and the decisions shaping the sport - from NSL squads to England Netball selections. Real analysis, strong opinions, and proper netball chat for the community that loves and plays the game.
Episodes
England Have the Resources - So What Is Going Wrong? | Commonwealth Games Wrap - Part Two
The medals have been decided. Now Emily and Nia are ranking the Commonwealth Games top four—and Part Two comes with questions England cannot avoid.Why are the Roses still so far behind the leading nations despite their resources and centralised programme? Did the squad have enough depth? Is the Netball Super League preparing players for major tournaments? And what must England Netball do next, fro
“Wales Need a Big Investigation” | Commonwealth Games Wrap - Part 1
The medals have been won and now it’s time to say what everyone else is thinking.In Part 1 of our Commonwealth Games wrap, Emily and Nia rank the teams that finished from 12th to fifth.Nia gives her honest verdict on Wales’ tenth-place campaign, explains why she believes the warning signs were already there and considers what must change before World Cup qualification.We celebrate Scotland’s break
Lisa Alexander: Australia's Gold Medal Is Theirs to Lose (Bonus Commonwealth Games Special)
Lisa Alexander joins *Here If You Need* for a big conversation about the culture, pressure and standards behind one of netball’s most successful teams.The former Diamonds head coach reflects on changing Australia’s mentality, winning Commonwealth and World Cup gold, and the pain of the 2018 final. She gives her verdict on the current Diamonds squad, explains why she believes Australia are favourit
Fretwell SHOCKS the NSL, Mavericks' Mass Exodus & South Africa Captain Khanyisa Chawane LIVE from Glasgow | Here If You Need
She's coming to the NSL… and Proteas captain Khanyisa Chawane just gave us one of the most honest interviews of the summer, live from the Commonwealth Games Village.This week on Here If You Need – The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia break down the NSL's biggest transfer shock and the London Mavericks mass exodus before Khanyisa joins us from Glasgow for a brilliantly honest conversation.In this
Can England Win GOLD? | NSL Transfers + Thistles and Roses EXCLUSIVES
The Commonwealth Games are almost here, but before the action begins, there’s plenty to unpack.Emily and Nia break down another huge week of NSL transfer news, including Imogen Allison’s move to Nottingham Forest, Manchester Thunder’s completed squad, the latest vacancies at London Pulse, Dragons and Panthers, and where the biggest remaining names could land. AND Anna Stembridge reveals some big i
Inside the Fight for Player Pay, Contracts & Maternity Rights | Liz Bloor (NPA)
Formed in secret, told she didn't have the right to do it, now representing 75 of the NSL's 80 players… meet the woman running netball's equivalent of a union.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia sit down with Liz Bloor, founder of the Netball Players Association, for a rare look behind the curtain of pay, contracts and player welfare in the NSL.Liz Bloor join
Squad Drama & Signing Chaos
Emily and Nia are back to break down the latest Commonwealth Games squad announcements, with Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Australia and New Zealand all under the microscope.Nia gives her honest take on Wales’ squad selection, the key omissions of Millie Carter and Celyn Emanuel and why the appeals process matters so much for athletes. She also opens up about her own experience of missing out
Thunder Are Champions + Roses Squad REVEALED
Manchester Thunder are champions, the England Roses squad has been announced, and we sit down with Anna Stembridge and Amy Carter following one of the biggest weeks of the netball season.Emily and Nia break down Thunder’s Grand Final victory over London Pulse, discussing Karen Greig’s game-changing substitutions, Cerys Finn’s impact from the bench, Sophie Fawns’ Player of the Match performance and
Claire Nelson Answers The Big NSL Questions + Grand Final preview!
Big questions. Straight answers.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia sit down with NSL Managing Director Claire Nelson to talk about everything fans have been asking this season.From broadcast issues and league growth to the bigger picture of where netball is heading, this is a proper look behind the scenes of the Netball Super League.We get into:The reality behind NSL br
Brilliant Netball, Basic Broadcast Errors & Thunder Into The Final
Liv Tchine deserved better. Loughborough made a statement. Thunder are into the Grand Final. Episode 17 has plenty to unpack.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia react to a huge NSL semi-final weekend, from the serious off-court conversations to the big on-court performances.We discuss:- The NSL apology after Liv Tchine was misidentified in a 100-cap post, why it was so h
Beth Durant on retirement, Housby Out & NSL Semi-Finals Set
Beth is retiring, Helen’s not going to Glasgow and there's a pregnancy announcement. Episode 16 has a lot going on.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia wrap the final regular round of the NSL before Beth Cobden, now Beth Durant, joins us to talk about life, legacy and what’s actually next.We discuss:- London Mavericks winning the Next Gen League, and whether a grand final
Beth Cobden Retires, Roses Squad Debate & NSL Finals Chaos | Here If You Need
The NSL regular season is nearly over and the drama is building fast.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia react to the huge news that England Roses star Beth Cobden is retiring from professional netball after an incredible career.We also get stuck into the England Roses conversation and pick our Commonwealth Games squad. Probably far too early. Obviously.We discuss:Beth C
Paige Reed Tells All: Thunder, Captaincy & Sexy Mal!
The top four is officially sealed… and Paige Reed might be our funniest guest yet.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia break down all the latest NSL action before NIC Leeds Rhinos captain and England Rose Paige Reed joins the show for absolute chaos.We discuss:Forest stunning Lightning to secure finalsThunder continuing to build momentumDragons’ late-season surgePulse vs
Thunder Steamroll Pulse, Mums in Netball & Nia's Chants Go Viral | NSL R11
The chants are back, the double headers delivered, and Thunder have made a very loud statement.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia talk through the final double header of the season in Liverpool, the atmosphere in the arena, and whether the NSL should do more of them.We also get into the Malaysian Netball Super League, Laura Langman and Gretel Bueta’s appearance for Joho
Chants, Chaos & The Race for Fourth!
Round 10 of the Netball Super League might have given us the best game of the season so far.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia break down Dragons’ thrilling 65-64 win over Nottingham Forest, Pulse’s extra-time victory over Loughborough Lightning, and what it all means for the race for fourth.We also talk Philippa Yarrington’s Super League retirement, the growing injury
Storm Mates Turned Rivals, £20 Super Shots & Lightning Lock In | Leah Middleton & Niamh Cooper
Round 9 is in the books and we've got a stacked one for you. We open with Sammy Ngubane's instant impact on her Birmingham Panthers debut, why Tiana Metuarau's hip injury is heartbreaking for the Panthers camp, and South Africa quietly stacking the NSL ahead of the Comm Games. Then the Amex Super Shot reveal. £20 a pop. Underwhelming or a stepping stone? We talk it through.Plus Loughbo
Netball Needs a Netflix Documentary | Centre Pass Secrets & NSL Round 8 Review
Netball needs its own Drive to Survive. We said it.This week on Here If You Need, Emily and Nia get into why a behind the scenes documentary could be a game changer for the sport, and Nia breaks down centre pass structures and why those first two phases of attack separate the best teams from the rest.Plus SSN expansion scrapped, grand final ticket prices reduced, Panthers back to bib bingo, Thunde
Can South Africa Win the Comm Games? | Mid-Season NSL Review
Could South Africa actually win the Commonwealth Games? This week on Here If You Need, Emily and Nia break down a big Round 7 of the Netball Super League, pick their mid-season Teams of the Season, and get into a proper debate about whether South Africa have what it takes to go all the way in Glasgow.Panthers finally get their first win, the Roses injury crisis shows no signs of slowing down, Puls
"Do You Have A Passport?" Charli Fidler on Joining Panthers, the NSL & Life in Walsall | Ep 8
We address the elephant in the room, then dive into Round 6 - Lightning continue to look unstoppable, Pulse put on a masterclass, Dragons are back in the mix, and Visser gets suspended.We shout out the NXT Gen players stepping up across the league before sitting down with Birmingham Panthers' Charli Fidler. She tells us how a Sonia Mkoloma Instagram DM changed her life, what it's like winning the
Extra Time Drama, Injuries and England Netball Silence
Extra time drama, big injuries, and some serious questions for the Netball Super League.This week on Here If You Need Netball, Emily and Nia break down a huge round of action, starting with Pulse’s dramatic extra time win over Forest and what that game says about composure, momentum, and decision-making under pressure.We dive into the impact of Jaz Brown’s injury and the wider conversation around
Quiet Week in Netball… Then Jess Thirlby Resigns
Jess Thirlby has stepped down as England Netball head coach in a huge moment for the Roses.In this episode of Here If You Need Netball, Emily Wilson and Nia Jones react to the breaking news, look back on the Thirlby era, and ask the big question… what now for England Netball?From a historic Netball World Cup final to closing the gap on New Zealand, we assess how far England really came under Thirl
Pulse, Personalities & The Future of Netball | ft. Sam Bird
Round two of the Netball Super League delivered everything, a one-goal thriller, a bit of pushing, and plenty of social media falloutThis week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily Wilson and Nia Jones break down all the big talking points from the weekend, including London Pulse’s dramatic 51-50 win over Dragons and what it tells us about the start of the season. We also discuss the improv
Blurry Cameras & Big Questions | NSL Round 1 Review
"If they are going to put it on, they need to do it well." This week, Emily Wilson and Nia Jones break down a massive opening weekend of the Netball Super League that was unfortunately overshadowed by significant production failures. From blurry cameras to terrible spelling, we discuss why "just being grateful for a stream" isn't enough anymore.In this episode:Round One Dee
Super Cup Review | NSL 2026 Teams, Super Shot & Round 1 Predictions
One tournament doesn’t decide the season… but it absolutely shows who’s organised and who’s winging it.We break down what the Super Cup revealed: Super Shot chaos (and why it still isn’t defended properly), Manchester Thunder’s surprisingly flat day, Leeds Rhinos looking properly connected, Dragons making a statement, Loughborough's stunning hoists and why Pulse looked the most complete even w
NSL 2026 PREVIEW
Welcome to Here If You Need - the netball podcast where we say the things everyone’s thinking… but maybe not saying.Netball deserves real analysis, real debate, and real conversations. So that’s exactly what we’re bringing.For our very first episode, we’re diving straight in and previewing every Netball Super League squad ahead of the 2026 season.Who’s recruited well?Who’s left big question marks?
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