Netball Unlocked Podcast
Netball Unlocked Podcast covers the 2026 Netball Superleague with host Chloe Merrell, talkSPORT’s Paul Prenderville and a range of netball guests. It brings news, exclusive interviews, opinion and plenty of debate about the league and its teams. Players, coaches and experts discuss where the sport stands as it prepares to go professional. The show invites listeners to follow the journey and join the conversation around #NSL and #NetballSuperleague.
Episodes
(Another) Emergency England Podcast
England have a head coach, after Anna Stembridge was named as Roses head coach through to Sydney 2027.Chloe and Paul quickly convene to discuss the breaking news and what it means for the national side, with 10 months to go until the showpiece event.Tamsin Greenway joins the coaching set up as Technical Coach, and Jo Harten retains her position as Technical Coach as the Roses look to bounce back f
Project Phoenix - All You Need to Know!
Two years on from the heartbreak of missing out the launch of netball 2.0 and the UK's journey to professionalisation, Project Phoenix has been launched in the South West with the ambition of bringing the Netball Super League back to the region.After going public with their goals recently, we wanted to find out more about what they are up to, what they are doing and where they want to go.Paul
EVERYTHING you might have missed from EVERYWHERE
Settle in, we've got a lot to get through, as it turns out a month is a long time in netball.Chloe and Paul return to get stuck into a stack of news from around the world - and vow that the gap to the next pod won't be anywhere near as long.Domestically we break down the 2027 Netball Super League fixtures, and take a closer look at double headers, arena games and more - but the huge news t
NSL signings done - what's the verdict? And Super Netball reshuffle
Paul and Chloe return to make sense of the conclusion of the signings window in the NSL, and a dramatic run of news from Australia as the Super Netball teams race to complete their rosters.Before that, there’s a spin through the news, as Singapore and Hong Kong become the latest teams to book their place at the 2027 Netball World Cup, and Wales confirm Reinga Bloxham as their Interim Head Coach.Af
Uneeq Palavi Unlocked: The Big Interview
The netball world is rife with signing news, so in a change of pace, we’re bringing you our latest Big Interview with London Mavericks’ 2027 star import signing, Uneeq Palavi.Currently unwinding from an industrious Commonwealth Games campaign, Chloe and Uneeq’s wide-ranging conversation begins with Glasgow 2026 and Tonga’s first-ever appearance in the netball tournament. Uneeq shares what it means
NSL Signings Update - Pulse Get Fretwell, Mavs Rebuild and Chaos Begins in Australia
Paul is back alongside a refreshed and recharged Chloe following an heroic stint in Glasgow. Paul offers his thoughts on the Commonwealth Games competition that shook the netball world order and we debate the wider implications.With England beginning their search for a new head coach, via a LinkedIn post, we ask what the Roses might be looking for in the short and long term - and what they need.Th
Commonwealth Games 2026: New Zealand Takes Gold; David Parsons Interview
Chloe and Lucy lead our final Glasgow-based episode to look back on two big medal games.From New Zealand's triumphant 56-48 victory over history-makers Jamaica to Australia's 68-50 routing of England, we consider the moments where the games were won and lost and what the results mean for each team going forward.In an Unlocked special, Chloe was able to interview England Netball Performance
Commonwealth Games 2026: Semi-finals Wrapped - Did We See The Greatest Game Ever?
Fresh out of an electric Hydro, Lucy and Chloe join Paul to review a sensational day of storylines at the Commonwealth Games.A day that has us asking: was this the biggest result in netball history? The best game in netball history, or both!At the end of it all, we have a first for netball: a New Zealand against Jamaica final.We’ll break down how we got there, with a performance for the ages from
Commonwealth Games Day 6 - Pool Stage Done, It's Semi-Final Talk with Mikki Austin
It's semi-final time at the Commonwealth Games, so we've wheeled out some big guns to break down the drama at the end of the pool stages - and to look ahead to what we can expect over finals weekend.And we ask the question everyone wants an answer to - just how do you stop the Australian Diamonds?We're at Unlocked Towers in Glasgow as Chloe and Lucy depart the media room after England&
Commonwealth Games Day 5 - Two Belters, One Big Question
The Commonwealth quadbox is back as ABC and The Netty Life’s Brittany Carter joins us for a massive Wednesday in Glasgow!The midnight hour in the UK and the early hours are no barrier as we break two huge games with Australia asked some serious questions for the first time.But did South Africa miss a gilt edged chance?England continued their return to winning ways with a record breaking Commonweal
Commonwealth Games Day 3 & 4: Ferns and Diamonds shine, England plough on and stat chat begins
Paul, Chloe and Lucy are back for a late-night review of the last two days of action at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.After a Monday off pod duties, we rattle through the latest learnings and ask whether England might have found their mojo in a win over Malawi.Uganda run both Jamaica and New Zealand close, while Scotland and Tonga have enjoyed history-making tournaments.As the competition ente
Commonwealth Games Day 2 with Georgia Rajic: Questions for England, SA Shine & Sparkling Scotland
A monumental day 2 in Glasgow comes under the microscope as Chloe and Lucy bunker down in media rooms to discuss a day that delivered plenty of potentially consequential action.SEN Super Netball commentator Georgia Rajic joins Chloe and Lucy to give Australia’s dominant victory over England the full treatment.How good are the Diamonds? Where do the Roses go now, with no margin for error in Pool A?
Commonwealth Games Day 1: Diamonds Dazzle & More First Impressions
It’s Day 1 in Glasgow and Paul and Chloe have Lucy Goodman for company for the duration of the Commonwealth Games.The first day of competition brought wins for all the big hitters, but what did we learn from wins for England, NZ and the defending champions Australia?A near-flawless display from the Diamonds is scrutinised, while both New Zealand and Scotland will take plenty from their game that k
Latanya Wilson Unlocked: Commonwealth Games special
In a Commonwealth Games audio-only bonus treat, Chloe sits down with Jamaican superstar Latanya Wilson in person for an extended conversation.The talk begins with reflecting on Latanya’s electric season with the Adelaide Thunderbirds before pivoting to how it all started.A recommendation from fellow Jamaican Stacian Facey opened the door to netball overseas, and Latanya never looked back. But it w
Kath Tetley Unlocked: The Big Interview
In our final Big Interview special ahead of the Commonwealth Games, Chloe is joined by Scotland Head Coach and Director of Performance, Kath Tetley.In this wide-ranging conversation, Kath begins by charting her coaching origin story.Having always had one foot in the netball operations space, Tetley found herself brushing up with some of the greats of the game, not knowing, years later, she would b
Nat Metcalf OUT, Ella Clark IN & Anna Stembridge reacts
It’s a high-alert podcast special following the news that Nat Metcalf is out of England’s Commonwealth Games squad after sustaining a calf injury in training.Head Coach Anna Stembridge joins us to discuss Metcalf’s departure, the decision to select Ella Clark as her replacement, and where that now leaves England. Chloe is then joined by Lucy to give immediate reaction and thoughts before they head
Cerys Finn Unlocked: The Big Interview
As the Commonwealth Games draw ever nearer, Chloe is joined by Scottish Thistle Cerys Finn for an extended conversation.The main protagonist in one of the Netball Super League's most remarkable stories to date, Chloe and Cerys begin by re-outlining the defender's netballing odyssey, which, by the close of the season, saw her play in 71 games.Cerys shares the impact of that, mentally and ph
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Preview with Karen Greig
The Commonwealth Games are here, and Chloe and Paul have whipped out the lesser-spotted quad box to help preview this mighty netball event.Joining us is five-time Netball Super League-winning coach Karen Greig and Sky Sports commentator Lucy Goodman, who will be part of our cast for Glasgow 2026. Before we get into the battle for gold, silver and bronze, we take the chance to grill Karen on a new-
Kadie-Ann Dehaney Unlocked: The Big Interview
In our latest Unlocked Big Interview special, Chloe meets Jamaican defender Kadie-Ann Dehaney for a wide-ranging conversation.Landing in SSN in 2017 at the age of 20 for the league’s inaugural season, the veteran star has become an enduring presence - but life Down Under hasn’t always been easy for Dehaney.She discusses her surprise arrival, the challenges, and how she went from never unpacking he
Tania Obst Unlocked: The Big Interview
In a true Unlocked Big Interview special, Chloe is joined by the Adelaide Thunderbirds' head coach Tania Obst for a unique extended conversation. Fresh from winning a record-breaking third Premiership title with her team, Tania looks back on a remarkable season and how it came to pass.Is this the best team ever assembled? It's a question that has been asked and debated, so Chloe puts it to
Catching Up with Jess Thirlby
Continuing our countdown to the Netball tournament at the Commonwealth Games, Paul catches up with former England Roses head coach Jess Thirlby, who will be covering the tournament for TNT Sports.Speaking to us for the first time since the difficult decision to step away from her role with the England team just a few months ahead of the Games, Jess speaks about her passion for coaching and why she
What is going on with netball in New Zealand? Nathan Limm explains
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
Thunder squad confirmed, who's next? Three Roses interviews and Unlocked in Glasgow!
It's time to talk signings and franchise fine-tuning as both Nottingham Forest and the champions AO Manchester Thunder name their squads for 2027.Paul and Chloe ask whether Thunder have got better? And then debate what the knock-on effect might be with news on departures as well around the NSL - how does Tyler Orr's exit shape Pulse for 2027?Outside that, we look back on the SSN Grand Fina
NSL 2026 Reviewed...Debated...and Awards Season
It’s time to review the NSL season, so settle in with Chloe and Paul for a bumper episode that covers all bases.We kick off with a round up of the latest news, which includes Wales and Scotland squad news ahead of the Commonwealth Games, and a potential crisis looming in New Zealand amid some worrying - and excellent - reporting on the ANZ.After that, it’s time to get the tuxedos and ball gowns ou
Karla Pretorius Unlocked: The Big Interview
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 mo
Karla Victor Unlocked: The Big Interview
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. E
Squad Pod - England, Australia, NZ & SA Name Commonwealth Games Squads
The squad pod is here, Paul and Chloe dive into a bump international episode after a busy few days ahead as the Commonwealth Games looms on the horizon.England have named their squad of 12, with a new look leadership group and we ask whether Anna Stembridge could have done anything different, and how a squad of 12 comes together.We were fortunate enough to speak to Anna, who reveals some of the to
AO Thunder’s Historic Fifth Title — Grand Final Analysis & Emotional Goodbyes
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
Suzie Liverseidge Unlocked: The Big Interview
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 editi
A Fascinating NSL Grand Final and Knockout Netball
It's Grand Final week, which means time for Paul and Chloe to get their heads together and look ahead to the showpiece of the Netball Super League season.A memorable Saturday in Manchester beckons, on and off the court, and Chloe will be at the Co-Op Live for us, but before all of that we preview the action and look back on the Preliminary Final.After London Pulse got the perfect response to t
Shaquanda Greene-Noel Unlocked: The Big Interview
We’re back with another edition of our Big Interview series, and this week we’re joined by Trinidad and Tobago's Shaquanda Greene‑Noel for a thoughtful and wide‑ranging conversation.
The chat begins with Chloe and Shaquanda reflecting on her Netball Super League start, when she arrived as a relatively unknown defender with a big personality. We revisit her standout Commonwealth Games debut at Birm
Semi-Final Review and One Place Left
Chloe is back from Manchester to join Paul for a review of the first weekend of knockout netball in the Netball Super League.First up, it’s the Major semi-final in Manchester, as Thunder hold off a late charge from the defending champions, London Pulse, to book a place in their third Grand Final in five years.As ever, the tactical battle was crucial; we get into how the game unfolded, injury reper
Anna Stembridge Interview — Inside the mind of the returning England Roses’ Head Coach
England Roses head coach Anna Stembridge joins Paul and Chloe to reflect on a whirlwind few months since taking over from Jess Thirlby.12 years on from her dismissal as England coach after the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Anna discusses her journey since then, and the stability she believes the Roses team needs.There’s plenty more to discuss, including the injury to Helen Housby, the upcoming Roses se
NSL 2026 Semi-Final Preview with Frankie Wells
Frankie Wells joins Paul to look back on Round 14, as the 2026 regular season in the NSL came to its conclusion.As well as rounding up the news - including Helen Housby being ruled out of the Commonwealth Games- we catch up with Frankie on how she has taken to life as a Sky Sports commentator, her role in county and school netball and get some big picture thoughts on shooting and the NSL after two
England Roses 26/27 Programme ANNOUNCED — Instant Reaction & Talking Points
The countdown to the Commonwealth Games is on as Paul and Chloe drop their instant reaction to the long-awaited news confirming a new-look England Roses squad.Ahead of an international cycle that features the Commonwealth Games and the Netball World Cup, the eagerly anticipated announcement has provided plenty of talking points and plenty of excitement.We dissect what it means to see Jayda Pechová
Top 3? A wooden spoon? Extra, extra time?
It’s been a busy week at Netball Unlocked, but there is no letting up as the Netball Super League standings start to take shape.Joining Chloe, in Paul’s absence, is a friend of the show, Lucy Goodman, and her famed stat spreadsheet.Discussion begins with a packed news agenda. From the retirement announcement of Beth Durant, to England squad announcement news, to Jamie Lee-Price’s reflection on the
Gains, goals and glorious sunshine: An SSN catch-up with Elmeré van der Berg
In a podcast first, we welcome back our first Big Interview guest, Adelaide Thunderbird Elmeré van der Berg, for a catch-up chat!Since departing the Netball Super League, the South African star has joined the ranks of the Southern Australian franchise and has taken Suncorp Super Netball by storm.From training against Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, to Norma Plummer’s choice emojis, the 24-year-old lift
Who's in your England squad? Top 4 locked in and super star guests
As Nottingham Forest lock in the final place in the top four, Chloe and Paul review the latest round of Netball Super League action.Ahead of a big Roses 26-27 programme announcement, there's an international flavour to things as we pick a Roses squad for the Commonwealth Games - and hear from our two most recent Unlocked extended interview guests, Niamh McCall and Jayda Pechova.In the NSL, For
Niamh McCall Unlocked: The Big Interview
For the latest in our line of big interviews (recorded just before the start of Round 12!) Chloe is joined by Scottish Thistle and LexisNexis Risk Solutions Dragons’ Niamh McCall.Coined the ‘signing of the season’ for the impact she has had on the Wales-based franchise, McCall lifts the lid on her netball journey to now. From shooting basketball hoops to making her international debut at 16 years
Jayda Pechová Unlocked: The Big Interview
We’re back with our Big Interview series, and we are delighted to be joined in an extended conversation by Jayda Pechová.In the midst of a second stunning season at Nottingham Forest, the defender opens up on the journey that has shaped her into the athlete she is today.From tough early beginnings, forged in the unforgiving world of artistic gymnastics, to a rapid rise through the London Pulse pat
Big wins, bonus points and no margin for error!
Chloe and Paul take us through a monumental weekend in the Netball Super League, with just one place in the playoffs now up for grabs.We round up the news, ask whether the bonus point really makes a difference, and consider the implications of Helen Housby's ongoing back injury.Manchester Thunder became the third team to secure a top four position. Chloe breaks down how they were able to get t
Ella Smith reviews The Most Exciting Weekend of Netball (*this season)
Paul and Chloe are joined by the returning Ella Smith - formerly Powell-Davies - to talk all things netball.We get the lowdown on what Ella has been up to since she last joined the show, including news of a very expensive return to netball.There's plenty to chew over in the week's news, with Emma Thacker the latest injury and Chloe dives in to what the numbers might tell us about the seaso
Loughborough Lightning lock in a Top 4 spot & Chloe returns
After a stint away, Chloe is back in time to chat through an exciting Round 9 of Netball Super League action as table leaders Loughborough Lightning clinched a Top 4 spot.In the news section, Paul and Chloe begin with a spirited discussion about the rise of Next Gen athletes across the league, as injuries continue to dominate.They also reflect on the AMEX announcement and South Africa's extend
NextGen with Phoebe Maslen and What's Up Down Under with Brittany Carter
With Chloe taking a well deserved break there is plenty to get through so Paul has not one but two guests.London Pulse NextGen captain Phoebe Maslen joins the podcast to take us inside life in the NextGen League and her decision to join Pulse and move to London.As well as her season so far Phoebe talks about her England ambitions, her netball journey that already features Wasps, Team Bath and Puls
Injuries, depth and Team of the season...so far!
We've reached the halfway point of the Netball Super League season, so Paul and Chloe liven up the latest episode with a Team of the Season...so far.We debate the positions where there is plenty of competition for places, the positions where decisions are not so clean cut, and come up with the seven that have impressed us most so far.For good measure, Chloe has done the sums and found out who
Cat Tuivaiti Unlocked: The Big Interview
After a few months of chasing and aligning schedules, Paul and Chloe are joined by Cat Tuivaiti for the latest Unlocked extended interview.After a lifetime in the sport, there is plenty to discuss in an hour-long conversation that takes in Cat's netball journey, the state of the game across the globe right now - and plenty more besides.We kick off with how Cat chose netball - over volleyball,
Context is king: Gabby Marshall joins our NSL Round 6 review
Round six of the Netball Super League has been and gone, leaving Chloe and special guest Gabby Marshall plenty to discuss.In a bumper episode, the conversation begins with a focus on Gabby and her sudden retirement from netball following her mild traumatic brain injury last season. She opens up on the extent of her symptoms, why, in her own way, she is grateful for what happened and the work she i
Hot takes and Hot Cross Buns with Lucy Goodman
Another round of Netball Super League action is in the books, and Sky Sports commentator Lucy Goodman joins Chloe Merrell and Paul Prenderville to review the major talking points.Ahead of their Round 6 showdown, Loughborough Lightning stay perfect with a win over Birmingham Panthers, and AO Manchester Thunder find their best performance of the season to sink Nottingham Forest. Champions London Pul
Extra time, attacking rebounds and squad management
Round 4 in the Netball Super League brought us our first extra time game of the season, and left only one team unbeaten - and one team still chasing a win.Chloe and Paul get stuck into the talking points from the week, as the dust settles on the coaching changes for England Netball and injuries begin to bite in the NSL.Chloe picks out the major talking points from the week in Australia as SSN deli
NSL Round 3 reviewed, Round 4 previewed, SSN highlights & impressive Lighting
In the latest episode of Netball Unlocked, Paul and Chloe deep dive into the weekend’s action from Round 3 of the Super League.A double-header, including an NSL 2025 Grand Final rematch, presents plenty of talking points, with Chloe getting her tactics board to run the rule over Lightning’s sharp defence.Paul and Chloe then turn to analyse the other three games, highlighting Thunder’s rise, Maveri
Jess Thirlby leaves England role - What happened and what's next?
It’s a seismic day for England Netball as Jess Thirlby steps down as the Roses head coach after more than six years in the role.There is plenty for Paul and Chloe to discuss in a first ever emergency episode of the pod, including lots of thoughts on what’s to come and what it means as Anna Stembridge assumes the head coach position.Just four months away from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, it l
NSL Round 2 review, dissecting 'that' talking point, and Round 3 predictions with Jodie Gibson
With Paul away, Chloe is joined by Commonwealth Games gold medallist and two-time NSL winner Jodie Gibson to assess a week of fireworks on and off the court in Round 2 of the Netball Super League 2026.The episode begins by catching up with Jodie and getting a special look behind her retirement decision, before turning to the news and major talking points of the round.Jodie and Chloe consider the t
Inside international netball with Norma Plummer AM
Netball royalty Norma Plummer AM joins Paul and Chloe for a very special international netball episode.In a wide-ranging interview, the multiple World Cup-winning coach and player reflects on some of the international game’s big themes and questions.Should netball be in the Olympics? Can South Africa go the distance in a World Cup or Commonwealth Games? Will New Zealand bounce back from its tumult
NSL 2026 Round 1 review, tactical analysis and a look ahead to Round 2
Round one of the 2026 NSL season is in the books, inviting Paul and Chloe to deep dive into a thrilling opening weekend of action.All four games are up for analysis, with Chloe getting her tactics board out to help recap London Pulse v Manchester Thunder, including an exceptional performance from the reigning champions’ captain, Zara Everitt.This episode also looks back on some of the early teethi
NSL Season Preview Part 2 - Pulse, Lightning, Thunder & Mavericks with Eleanor Cardwell and Suzie Liverseidge
Paul and Chloe continue their countdown to the 2026 NSL season, with the four teams that made last season's playoffs under the microscope.Can the champions London Pulse go back-to-back? Can Loughborough Lightning build on the Super Cup triumph and win a fourth title in five seasons? Are Manchester Thunder ready to put an injury-hit 2025 behind them? And can London Mavericks see off the threat
NSL Season Preview Part 1 - Dragons, Rhinos, Panthers & Forest with Tiana Metuarau and Yomi Wilson
Paul and Chloe preview the 2026 NSL season, starting with the four teams that missed the playoffs.Which of LexisNexis Dragons, Leeds Rhinos, Birmingham Panthers and Nottingham Forest are best equipped to challenge for the top four?We run through the squads, the new arrivals, the coaching changes and their venues and assess what can each of the four teams expect to achieve in the upcoming season.Th
Netball Unlocked Season 2 Episode 1 | Back with a Bang...and Thunder
Chloe and Paul kick off Season Two of the pod with a return for Manchester Thunder Franchise Director and Head Coach Karen Greig.We get the lowdown on the off season for Thunder, how new arrivals Eleanor Cardwell and Sophie Fawns are bedding in an a fact finding mission to Australia for Karen.We debate the international season so far, with an in-depth look at England's tour to South Africa - a
Netball Unlocked Ep. 38 - Dissecting ENG v NZL ft. Laura Malcolm
In the latest episode of Netball Unlocked, Chloe is joined by former England Rose and Manchester Thunder assistant coach Laura Malcolm to reflect on a thrilling England v New Zealand series.Where did the Roses succeed? Where can they do better? Why did they lose that all-important third test? Laura dives into the details, and we hear from Jess Thirlby and Fran Williams, who share their thoughts a
Netball Unlocked Ep. 37 - Jaz Brown: The Big Interview
For the latest in our Big Interview series, we are joined by England’s newest capped Rose: Jasmine Brown. In a wide-ranging conversation, we take a look back on Jaz’s debut and the unique story that led her to leave tennis to start netball at such a late age. She shares more about her meteoric debut, how she stays grounded and why she has decided to leave Birmingham for Leeds ahead of the 2026 Net
Netball Unlocked Ep.36 - The Roses Countdown
It's international season on the netball calendar, so Paul and Chloe are back to dive into what we've seen, what's coming up and what it all means.With a Commonwealth Games in less than 12 months, and a World Cup in less than two years there is plenty to debate - and plenty of questions, with not many answers....yet.Stick with Netball Unlocked and we will guide you through what promise
Netball Unlocked Ep.35 - Sharni Layton Unlocked: The Big Interview
In a very special Big Interview episode of the Netball Unlocked podcast, Chloe is joined by the one and only Sharni Layton, Australian netball legend, two-time world champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist.In a wide-ranging chat, Chloe and Sharni go right into the deep end, discussing the Super Netball grand final and Sharni’s role in helping the Vixens secure an unlikely title. They then g
Netball Unlocked Ep 34 - Observations, Not Hot Takes
Chloe Merrell is rejoined by a returning Paul Prenderville to deliver the latest news from around the netball world and there is a lot to get through as the final announcements of the Netball Super League squads are dissected.Paul delivers his verdict on some of the notable movers and shakers from the signing window and what it might mean for the 2026 NSL season, while Chloe offers her thoughts on
Netball Unlocked Ep. 33 - Sanmarie Visser Unlocked: The Big Interview
Next up in our line of longer interviews, we welcome Leeds Rhinos’ blockbuster signing Sanmarie Visser to the chair.In an engaging conversation, Sanmarie reflects on her transformative year in netball, from her turbulent debut with the SPAR Proteas to her stunning move to SSN and now to Leeds Rhinos for the Netball Super League 2025/25 season. She shares her journey of overcoming adversity, the s
Netball Unlocked Ep.32 - Sophie Fawns Unlocked: The Big Interview
In the latest instalment of our Big Interview series, Chloe is joined by Manchester Thunder’s star recruit Sophie Fawns to discuss her blockbuster move from Suncorp Super Netball to the Netball Super League.At 21 years old, Sophie stands apart with four years of Super Netball after diligently rising up the New South Wales netball pathways from her home in Wagga Wagga. The wide-ranging conversation
Netball Unlocked Ep. 31 - Back with a bang! And an Almond
After a short summer break, The Netball Unlocked podcast is back in action, and there’s more than enough to discuss with the Netball Super League signing window in full swing.With Paul away, Chloe is joined by friend of the podcast Kerry Almond to assess the lay of the land in what has been a busy offseason. Going team by team, Chloe and Kerry reflect on the most up-to-date announcements, analyse
Netball Unlocked Ep. 30 - Razia Quashie Unlocked: The Big Interview
In the latest instalment of our Unlocked Big Interview series, Chloe sits down with London Mavericks and England goal keeper Razia Quashie to discuss the highs and lows of life in netball.The hour-long conversation touches on a range of topics, from Raz’s recent injury to life at London Mavericks, to the loss of her father, to her continued struggle with online abuse and how it nearly caused her t
Netball Unlocked Ep. 29 - Tight, bright, no waffle season review
The second part of our Netball Super League season 2025 wrap-up is here! Paul, Chloe, and Clare Jones look back on the season that was, starting first by assessing the All Star VII and how that stacks up against our own Netball Unlocked season VII. We then take on the role of Franchise Director and go team-by-team, assessing what personnel changes we might make ahead of 2026.Finally, we think big
Netball Unlocked - Episode 28 | Survivors - The Grand Final Review
It's the first of a two-part double to end the Netball Super League season as Paul and Chloe are joined by their very first guest Clare Jones.As well as dropping huge news of her own, Clare is on hand to help the guys break down the Grand Final as London Pulse beat Loughborough Lightning to claim a first ever NSL title.Big occasion nerves, stellar shooting and basics done well are all part of the
Netball Unlocked - Episode 27 | The Grand Final Preview with Serena Kersten
Paul and Chloe prepare for the final netball match of the domestic season, the 2025 Netball Super League Grand Final with a preview fitting the occasion.England icon Serena Kersten is on hand to offer her take on London Pulse vs Loughborough Lightning at The O2 and why the time is right for Pulse but Lightning have a formidable weapon in their favour.We also get Serena's thoughts on netball
Netball Unlocked Ep. 26 - Semi-final shakedowns and a paddling pool?
With two games left to go, Paul and Chloe dive into two very different Netball Super League Semi-Finals and look ahead to this week’s Preliminary Final.London Pulse’s epic victory over Loughborough Lightning is on the menu as Chloe gets her Clip Art tools out to break down how the game was won.Paul was at the Copper Box, so we hear from Zara Everitt, Olivia Tchine, and Nat Panagarry after one of t
Netball Unlocked - Episode 25 | 1,2,3,4 Interviews - Semi-Final Preview
It’s Netball Super League semi-final week and of course here at Netball Unlocked we’ve gone super sized. Clear your schedules and prepare to go inside all four camps with Grand Final dreams at stakeWe talk to the defending champions Loughborough Lightning and captain Nat Panagarry, the regular season table toppers London Pulse and Sophie Kelly, plus there is Izzi Phillips on London Mavericks poten
Netball Unlocked Ep. 24 - The home straight arrives & Jess Thirlby swings by
With Paul out of action this week, Chloe is joined by podcast favourite Ella Powell-Davies to look back over a consequential Round 13, in which Nottingham Forest were eliminated from the top four race, giving us our teams for the semi-finals.We look back at the round and consider where games were won and lost, and reflect more broadly on how injuries have shaped the season so far and how they coul
Netball Unlocked - Episode 23 | The Big Interview - Rolene Streutker
In the latest of our series of extended interviews we speak to one of the stars of the Netball Super League season so far - Nottingham Forest and South Africa shooting superstar Rolene Streutker.Chloe and Paul chat with Rolene about her arrival in the NSL and Chelsea Pitman's vision for Forest that was in keeping with her own ambition.Rolene tells the story of remodelling her shooting action after
Netball Unlocked - Episode 22 | There is a lot of news....and a Top 4 race
In the latest episode of Netball Unlocked, there's a bumper news round up as Paul and Chloe reflect on the career of netball icon Geva Mentor after she announced her retirement.There's plenty from the Birmingham Panthers to dissect as Jo Trip will leave Panthers at the end of the season and Sigi Burger's injury prompts a raid of Loughborough - what does that say about the NXT Gen pathw
Netball Unlocked Ep. 21 - Mikki Austin drops in, England squad comes out
Paul and Chloe hand out the latest Netball Unlocked debut to London Mavericks Assistant Coach Mikki Austin, who opens up on the heartbreaking decision that saw NSL stalwarts Surrey Storm dropped from the new era of netball in the UK.We discuss Mikki’s new role as Director of Netball at Epsom College and the fuel-firing Mavs to end an eight-year absence from the Super League playoffs.Mikki and Paul
Netball Unlocked | Episode 20 - Around The House With George Inger
George Inger (nee Fisher) joins Paul and Chloe for the latest instalment of the Netball Super League season as a huge weekend of NSL action comes under the microscope.As well as a tour of Fisher family home, we get a chance to discuss a whole host of topics with George who reflects on just how far she has come since an horrendous knee injury.With an incredible sense of perspective George looks bac
Netball Unlocked Ep. 19 - Claire Nelson Unlocked: The Big Interview
In the latest episode of Netball Unlocked’s series of extended interviews, Paul and Chloe are joined by the Netball Super League Managing Director, Claire Nelson.As the league unveils a host of statistics revealing the growth at the start of 2.0, Claire reflects on the season so far - how things have gone and how things will continue to improve.With so much to cover, we look back at the tender pro
Netball Unlocked Ep. 18 - The second biggest game of the weekend
Paul and Chloe are flying solo this week with some chunky netball super league action to get stuck into as we reach the business end of the season.They kick off with a look back at the Jace Bode interview and what it says about the global game, plus there’s reaction to the Leeds Rhinos' response to the NSL’s decision on that Super Shot controversy.It’s onto the action as Paul and Chloe look in
Netball Unlocked Ep. 17 - Jace Bode Unlocked: The Big Interview
Adelaide Thunderbirds’ General Manager of High Performance, Jace Bode, joins Chloe and Paul as they go Down Under for the latest episode of their ‘Unlocked’ extended interview series. Jace begins by opening up on how the Thunderbirds navigated the news of Shamera Sterling-Humphrey’s pregnancy and the integration of South Africa’s Sanmarie Visser, detailing the sensitivities involved and why the ti
Netball Unlocked Ep. 16 - Extra, extra! Hear all about it?
Chloe returns from her curling travels in Canada in time to join Paul and former Stars and Wales player, Ella Powell-Davies, and dissect one of the most dramatic weekends of netball in Super League memory.We discuss the Panthers v Rhinos game and the controversies surrounding the result before turning to the news of the early retirement of Gabby Marshall following her consecutive concussions.We he
