Netball Unlocked Podcast

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 the big picture for domestic netball.

After that it's onto the Netball World Youth Cup, and a tournament that delivered plenty on the court, but what about off it? Chloe and Paul get stuck into the issues that meant the impact was not as big as it could have been.

And with a busy international window now underway, the Unlocked crew deliver their thoughts on NZ v RSA and the drama surrounding Silver Ferns coach Nolene Taurua.

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 sisterhood she uncovered at the Thunderbirds, and what she believes makes Latanya Wilson so special.

Away from club netball, Sanmarie also shares her unique origin story, starting in Upington, and why she decided to pursue netball over a promising athletics career. 

We turn to the Proteas and their upcoming test series against the world’s best and discuss Sanmarie’s own personal goals before she heads to the UK to team up with Rhinos.

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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 touches on a series of different topics, from Sophie’s decision to leave the Swifts to her upbringing in Wagga Wagga, and to her dream of one day becoming an Australian Diamond. 

Sophie also shares details about her life away from the court, including her ambition to raise awareness around the importance of female health after losing her mother to ovarian cancer in 2021, before she could see her become a fully fledged Swift. 

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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 what they say about the club’s intentions, and imagine what might still be on the way with signings still coming in.

Spoiler alert: there’s some exclusive intel from Kerry!

And with that all done, they then look ahead to what promises to be an exciting international window with top teams (women, mixed and men’s) in action across both hemispheres. 

It certainly feels good to be back! 

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 to walk away from the sport altogether.

Raz tells the story of rebuilding her love for the game through coaching school children and how she is determined to bring home a title to Mavericks, come what may. 

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 picture and answer some listener questions before teasing our next Big Unlocked interview with Razia Quashie.

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 conversation as the key talking points decide where the game was won and lost.

We'll hear from the winning team as Sam Bird opens up on Pulse loyalty and Funmi Fadoju describes what makes Pulse winners.

Plus Vic Burgess and Shadine van der Merwe give us the view from a defeated Lightning camp.

Come back for Part Two later in the week, when the Unlocked Team of the Season is decided, we hand out our awards and debate what might come next during the signing window.

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's new era, her own possible return to the England setup and why a head coach role is not for her.

As well as breaking down the Preliminary Final victory for Lightning over Manchester Thunder, Paul and Chloe take a closer look at where the season's showpiece will be won and lost.

Vic Burgess looks ahead to the final and Karen Greig offers her thoughts on a tumultuous season for Thunder. And we check in with the first team through to the Grand Final, as Halimat Adio takes us inside the Pulse journey they hope will end with a first ever NSL title.

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 the games of the season.

Meanwhile, Chloe was in Manchester for a big Thunder win as they ended London Mavericks' season with an emphatic victory to reach the Preliminary Final.

Suzie Liverseidge gives us a Mavs perspective with Nicola Smith, and Elmeré van der Berg takes us inside the celebrations, and they reveal all on their paddling pool...

Paul and Chloe then look ahead to Thunder v Lightning and the right to face Pulse at The O2, and on top of all that, break down the news, including huge details on changes to the Netball World Cup.

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 stake
We 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 potential to cause some chaos, and Nicola Smith on Manchester Thunder getting full strength at the perfect time.
Paul and Chloe dive into the talking points from the final round of Netball Super League action, marvel at Nottingham Forest’s Rolene Streutker’s debut season and break down where the minor and major semi-finals could be won and lost.
Plus both make their prediction for a huge semifinal night.