The Back Court

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The Back Court is netball, but not the top of the line elite stuff.

We’re talking about real netball. Deep heat, dodgy knees, last minute fill-ins and all the other unfiltered realities of playing f... more

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How many episodes does The Back Court have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

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August 07, 2025 Infiltrate the Dealer
What a way to end the 2025 SSN season!

The Vixens - and Melbourne - bought the energy to Rod Laver Arena, as the league celebrated a record breaking season, with a record breaking crowd.

Plus, Liv has hit the big time, HK is back from the Caribbean and everything signings, signings, signings!

After a chaotic 20 weeks of action the Back Court will be taking a short break from recording. We'll still be around on socials, and will pop into your ears from time-to-time, but our weekly cadence will slow as we recover from one of the biggest seasons of netball yet!
We still want to hear from you though!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –[email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.

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July 30, 2025 Cart Before The Horse
The Vixens train rollllllllsssss on!
Simone's girls have done it again, booking their spot in the 2025 SSN Grand Final with an amazing come from behind win! Matt and Liv talk through all the key moments, discuss where they were and which family members think they're on TV!
Plus, a comprehensive Grand Final Preview, the Mavs Mad Monday and Liv is eyeing off two flags in one week.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –[email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
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52min
July 23, 2025 A Female Pope
And then there were three!
The Vixens rolled into Adelaide on Sunday and said not this time Thunderbirds to keep their dream (and Liv's) alive, while the Fever steamrolled the Swifts to book their spot in the 2025 SSN Grand Final.
We chat through the weekend's action, cast our eye over the Diamonds squad announcement and decide whether or not Kate Moloney should play for the GIANTS in 2026.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –[email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
THE BACK COURT PUB TRIVIA
July 31 - Beers, Brains and Bountiful Fun.
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And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.
Event details for The Back Court Thursday Night Trivia, including venue, lineup and more
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49min
July 17, 2025 Drunk Eyes
It's the biggest period on the netball calendar. That's right, it's Mad Monday time.
Liv's back from the Gold Coast and she's spotted a couple of tidbits on TikTok. Meanwhile Matt's in awe of a new sporting power couple, the Thunderbirds have too many milk adjacent sponsors and Tyler Orr turned one on in the UK.
Plus chat about Jo Harten's final game, the Fever's inevitable march to the premiership and whether Liv's Vixens can go all the way!
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –[email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.

THE BACK COURT PUB TRIVIA
July 31 - Beers, Brains and Bountiful Fun.
Get your tickets here.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.
Event details for The Back Court Thursday Night Trivia, including venue, lineup and more
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56min
July 10, 2025 Vibes Based Selection
JLP HAS BEEN SACKED!!
That's right, Survivor's Johnathon La Paglia has been axed by Channel 10. To honor his illustrious career Liv and Matt discuss how netball could save one of reality TV's iconic shows.
Plus, we get another update from old mate Kuhar, discuss inevitable contact and Liv demands a DIAMONDS SHAKE UP.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –[email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
THE BACK COURT PUB TRIVIA
July 31 - Beers, Brains and Bountiful Fun.
Get your tickets here.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.
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50min
July 03, 2025 Can of Worms
“I hope you’re not a carpenter if that’s what you think three feet is ump!”
The Back Court is back with a bang. We're talking netball sledges, sporting conspiracy theories and feeling old.
Plus Liv forgets Dylan Nexhip and West Coast Fowler are on the charge!
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –[email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.
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50min
June 26, 2025 Elite Gingers
What should you do if you accidentally crash a very fancy engagement party?
Who is the hidden elite ginger in the SSN?
Does the pub solve all of life's problems?
This week we answer all these questions, and more, Back Court style.
Plus, Caitlin Clark's new bodyguard, is it okay to like the Vixens and the Herald Sun hates Matt.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –[email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.
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49min
June 19, 2025 The Common Man
New ep, means a new host!
Producer Liv steps into the hot seat to fill the HK sized hole in the podcast and hits the ground running with a rant about social netball's archaic rules.
Plus, there's chat about big money contracts, rogue injuries and whether or not the Fever's form has gone to their head.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –[email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.
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45min
June 12, 2025 Little Chicken Nugget
Has anyone ever been to Jamaica?
Some big Back Court news on this weeks pod, as Matt and Hannah dive into Geva's retirement post, World Netball's laughable press release and the all important issue of Tasmanian Oysters!
Plus, the GIANTS do it again and the Swifts finally lose.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –[email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.
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55min
June 05, 2025 Like Rabid Dogs
It's been a big week here at Back Court HQ!
Matt's been caught cheating on the pod, Hannah has a couple of AFL greats in the gun and we discuss what our on court walk out songs would be!
Plus, unique pre-game rev ups and netty hair.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –[email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.
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54min

FAQs about The Back Court:

How many episodes does The Back Court have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.