As we reach the business end of the Netball Super League 2025, Lindsey talks to international players, homegrown pundits and gets behind-the-scene insight into netball TV production.

Manchester Thunder’s two South African superstars; Elmeré van der Berg and Nicola Smith are best friends and housemates. The two internationals tell Lindsey about their hopes for semi-finals and discuss the culture at Manchester Thunder. Nicola opens up about why she wanted to join the club and Elmeré shares her experience of building attacking connections with a fluctuating squad.  

Enjoying life in the UK, the shooter and defender laugh about bizarre British traditions and our complicated road systems.

FANalysis welcomes Manchester Thunder superfans Lynsey Huddleston, Lianne Powers and Julie Ann Forbes. The friends, who play together for Whitworth Thunder Netball team, share their thoughts on the season so far and how they think Thunder can take on the teams at the top of the table. As season ticket holders, they know their stuff and explain how watching at Belle Vue has improved their own playing experience.

Access All Areas sees Lindsey catch up with TV Floor Manager Kevin Makin. Overseeing the smooth running of broadcast for the BBC streams, Kev explains his role at live matches and explains why he has a soft spot for Manchester Thunder.

Tickets are still available for the final few games of the regular Super League season. Head to Thunder’s website for more information: https://www.manchesterthunder.co.uk/tickets.

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