The Netty Life

On this bonus episode of The Netty Life, Vixens General Manager Netball Development Angela Banbury joins Britt to chat about some of the Melbourne club's game-day initiatives.

Ange was instrumental in setting up the Ingles Family Sensory Room in 2019 and shares the story behind the scenes of how it came to be the space it is today.

She also discusses some of the Vixens newer initiatives like Sippin' Saturdays which has been introduced this year and allows adults to enjoy a wine while they watch the netty, and Cubs Corner, where parents of young children can bring their prams and sit in a safe space with their children.

We're into the second-half of the 2022 Super Netball season and every game is having a dramatic effect on the ladder.

There are four teams that are just one win outside the Top 4, while the West Coast Fever and Vixens are still jostling for the top spot.

Talking points include: Dan Ryan's amazing pep talks, the impressive turnaround in Collingwood's form and the Thunderbirds "mature" brand of netball.

We also hear from NSW Swifts co-captain Maddy Proud about the release of her second book - Grace Back on Court.

We have hit the halfway mark of the 2022 Super Netball competition and as the ladder continues to change, we know the premiership trophy is still up for grabs.

The Firebirds looked sharp in round seven and finally gave fans a full 60 minute performance, while GIANTS Netball have hit their defensive stride at the right time of the season. Britt chats to U19's and U17's National winners (and sisters!) Audrey and Eugenie Little who talk us through their big week at Nationals; the sisters have been rewarded for their efforts, recently being named in the U19's and U17's National squad.

We talk to Sharoma Indigenous Corporation founders, Sharon Finnan-White and Aunty Roma Pregarc about The Indigenous Diamonds, who are playing in their inaugural season in the Townsville City Netball Premier League, how they felt when they heard the news about Donnell Wallam being selected for the Diamonds Squad and their dreams to see more Indigenous netball teams around the country.

Stacey Marinkovich has named her 2022 Aussie Diamonds Commonwealth Games squad and there is plenty to talk about.

Will Donnell Wallam become the first Indigenous player in 22 years to represent the team? And why didn't in-form centre Kimmy Rav make the cut?

There's also plenty of talking points in Super Netball:

Did contests involving experienced defenders Courtney Bruce and Kate Walsh against rookie shooter Sophie Fawns go too far?

Are cracks starting to show at the West Coast Fever? And what is keeping the Thunderbirds from reaching their full potential?

We have two undefeated leaders at the top of the Super Netball ladder, with the West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens certainly looking confident early on in season 2022.

We analyse all the action from round three and discuss:

- Who can take the game by the 'scruff of the neck' for the Collingwood Magpies?
- Why is NSW Swifts coach, Briony Akle tinkering with a premiership winning defensive end?

We also have an exclusive chat with delightful Swifts newbie, young up-and-coming star Sophie Fawns who has become an instant fan favourite after lightning up the court since her SSN debut in round two.

Only two rounds in and COVID has already reared its ugly head to completely disrupt one of the teams!

Giants goal keeper Tilly McDonell takes us behind the scenes of the drama-filled week, after the Super Netball league set a tough precedent for the rest of the season by denying the club's request to reschedule the game with six of their players missing.

Some of the other talking points on the agenda include: Sophie Fawns' incredible debut for the Swifts, Ruby Bakewell-Doran's impressive defensive work for the Firebirds, and the worrying signs plaguing Collingwood's start to the season.

The 2022 Super Netball season is finally here and after round one we’re buzzing to be back officially talking netty!

Fan favourite and head coach of the West Coast Fever Dan Ryan joins the podcast to review his team’s record victory.

Meanwhile some of the other talking points on the agenda include: how the NSW Swifts will fare without Sam Wallace, whether Sophie Garbin’s move to the Collingwood Magpies is paying off, and what’s gone wrong with the Sunshine Coast Lightning?

We also discuss the importance of developing female ball-by-ball commentators and how we hope to see more of them cover the Super Netball league.

After 3 days of back-to-back netball we got to see who has come to play in season 2022.

There is no doubt the Vixens are back have made their intentions clear, putting the rest of the comp on notice. We ponder why West Coast Fever always seem to fall short of the big wins and how Sophie Garbin now looks in Magpies colours. Donnell Wallam set the court on fire for the Firebirds, but was it enough to get a contract? And will the Thunderbirds be able to keep up their momentum for the whole season?

We officially met Lightning star Reilley Batcheldor and with Giants and the Swifts performing below par having troops side-lined, can they pull it together before the start of the season?

The Team Girls Cup is back for the first time since 2019 and it will be our first real look at the 8 Super Netball Teams and what they plan to bring to season 2022!

We also find time to chat with good mates (and fierce rivals!) Vixens hot-shot Rahni Samason and Magpies defender Jacqui Newtown, who are excited to have netball back in Victoria.