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1. 

   17 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

   The Swifts GA dilemma

   We are on the countdown to finals as we wrap the 2026 regular Super Netball season. The West Coast Fever locked in a home semi, the Melbourne Vixens have now lost four of their last five games, the Giants FINALLY got to taste victory after 14 rounds and the NSW Swifts simply have too many goal attacks — so who will they sign for next year? There’s also been an update on the ownership of the struggling orange club with two key parties interested in buying their competition licence. We assess the two options on the table and share our thoughts on which may be the most viable choice.

2. 

   10 Jun 2026 · 1 hr

   Suncorp’s conscious uncoupling with Super Netball

   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…

3. 

   4 Jun 2026 · 38 min

   Jessie Grenvold bolts into the Diamonds squad

   This week we hear from brand new Aussie Diamonds squad member Jessie Grenvold about her first national selection. How did the conversation go with head coach Stacey Marinkovich? How did her family react? And who does she have to thank for getting her there? We also speak about the Melbourne Mavericks top-four success this season, with the team on the cusp of making their first ever Super Netball finals campaign, and her step by step journey from being a training partner to a full-time contract.

4. 

   3 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

   Reacting to the 2026/27 Diamonds squad

   The Australian selectors have made some big calls! On one hand, they’ve been bold enough to name a bolter. On the other hand, they’ve played it safe and shown loyalty to out of form players. Donnell Wallam makes her deserved return and fan favourite Jessie Grenvold gets her first call-up. While omissions Paige Hadley and Kate Eddy are probably right to feel hard done by, questioning what more they could have done. We share our reactions to the Diamonds announcement, before we analyse the games from Super Netball Round 12.

5. 

   29 May 2026 · 24 min

   Who will win the ANZ Premiership?

   This week on The Netty Life, we head across the ditch to catch up with sports journalist and Silver Ferns reporter Nathan Limm from the New Zealand Herald as the ANZ Premiership nears the finals. Nathan updates us on the teams to beat in the competition, how the Aussie imports are faring and shares his predictions on how the world number two ranked side will go at the Commonwealth Games.

6. 

   21 May 2026 · 23 min

   Georgie Horjus dreams of the Commonwealth Games

   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…

7. 

   19 May 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

   Romela Aiken-George’s milestone moment

   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.

8. 

   15 May 2026 · 30 min

   Paige Hadley returns 10 weeks after giving birth

   Wow. We've aways known how much of an incredible athlete Paige Hadley is, but in Super Netball round nine on the Mother's Day weekend, she defied expectations to make it back onto court just 10 weeks after giving birth to her baby boy Tully. In this raw and emotional interview, the Aussie Diamonds midcourter and NSW Swifts longest-serving player speaks about the support of her own mother and her partner Jordan and how her speedy return wouldn't be possible without their help. She reacts to the hurtful, negative commentary that has surrounded her journey, whether it be people doubting she'd…

9. 

   12 May 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

   Celebrating mums in Super Netball

   Round nine of the Super Netball season fell on Mother’s Day weekend in Australia and that was extremely fitting as we found out the shock news that NSW Swifts midcourter Paige Hadley would be returning to the court just 10 weeks on from the birth of her son Tully. What a plot twist! The women in our game just continue to keep redefining what’s possible. We celebrate Paige and the seven other mums currently playing in the world’s best league. Including Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, who had us tearing up with the level of vulnerability and honesty she showed while discussing her ongoing battle…

10. 

    7 May 2026 · 21 min

    Rubbing shoulders with South Africa

    Power Week 1 of the Telkom Netball League has taken place in South Africa and Nicole Pappas from Netball Junkie joins us to talk about the teams and players to beat this 2026 season. We also discuss the dominance of Elmeré van der Berg in her debut Super Netball season, the return of legend Karla Pretorius after a break from the game and the Proteas' chances at the Commonwealth Games.