The Netty Life

There is nothing better than a straight-shooter and that is exactly what Romelda Aiken is!

Incredibly, this will be the 14th season in the purple dress, representing her beloved Firebirds. In a candid, honest (and at times cheeky!) chat, we discuss how she keeps inspired year in, year out, how her new coach Megan Anderson is settling in and what it means to have Kim Ravaillion come back home to the Birdies' family.

Romelda has helped shape the game of netball in this country for over a decade and was one of the first import players to chase a dream of playing netball in Australia; it is hard not to like her story and the candour with which it is delivered.

Affectionately known as 'Parmy' this young netballer is an up-and-coming GIANT of the sport, and you would be hard pressed to find someone who has as much energy and enthusiasm for life as Amy Parmenter.

A self-confessed netty-nerd, whose quick rise in the world of netball has been elevated by her infectious, positive attitude and obvious passion for the game.

As a rookie in 2019, Amy caught the eye of netball fans everywhere, being flagged as one of the most impressive youngsters the sport had seen in some time. Amy not only talks to The Netty Life about netball, but also about her 'passion project' - The Tie Dye Project - which has not only grown over the years, but also introduced her to Molly Croft, who has been an inspiration for Amy both on and off the court.

Is there anything better than a netty chat a few days out from Christmas?!

Take the time to get to know a bit more about the lightning-fast mid-courter, Laura Scherian, who shares her netball journey and reminds us that dreams really can come true.

A huge foodie at heart, her website https://www.shezskitchen.com.au/ is full of mouth-watering recipes to be cooked with love and enjoyed! A proud squad member of the Sunshine Coast Lightning,

Laura is a wonderful example that life has a plan for us all and that you never know what is around the next corner.

The craziness of the 2020 Super Netball season finishes with an extremely tight grand final that sees two retiring greats off on a high.

One of them, former Diamonds superstar and fan favourite Caitlin Thwaites joins the podcast to talk about the deciding match and what she plans on doing next.

Plenty of analysis included and some trade talk too, as we sign off for the year. Thanks for listening!

Both the Melbourne Vixens and the West Coast Fever have plenty of reasons to win the 2020 Super Netball Grand Final.

Former Diamond and Giants shooter Susan Pettitt (and The Netty Life's littlest fan, Cooper) join us to analyse the Preliminary Final from last weekend and to help us make our Grand Final predictions.

While Fever midcourter Verity Charles gives us an update on how her team are feeling heading into the big game.

The Vixens make it straight through to their first Super Netball Grand Final, while the Lightning and Fever will battle it out in the Prelim.

Vixens captain Kate Moloney gives us some insight into the 2020 favourites playing group.

And the super shot (as always) and umpire criticism are big talking points.

The semi finals are here and we make some tough predictions about who is going to make it through.

While attempting to touch on all the news that has broken in netball over the past week. Hope you can stick with us!

Our new Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich joins the podcast to discuss the selection of her 2020/21 Australian squad.

And Giants defender Sam Poolman tells us all about Aspire Netball.

Seeing firsthand the systemic issues netball has with Indigenous participation and proper support for its athletes this week has been upsetting. But through confrontation usually comes growth and that is what we hope happens to netball after the souring end to Indigenous Round.

We delve into each of the top four team's form as we get a little closer to finals, and try to bring some positivity back to the pod through the Sunshine Coast Lightning's Laura Scherian.

Super Netball's Indigenous Round is here and with it comes some hard questions that need to be addressed.

We open the floor to three proud Indigenous women involved in elite netball as coaches and players – Ali Tucker-Munro, Courtney Jones and Gabby Coffey – to create a place where they can talk about the issues surrounding their underrepresentation in the sport.

Meanwhile the Giants have been a very hot topic this season and everyone's favourite Diamond Kim Green joins us to chat about her former club's challenging season and Caitlin Bassett's future.

Everyone is talking about the West Coast Fever and one of their star players ripping through the midcourt – Jess Anstiss – joins us on the pod... Right after she locks herself out of her hotel room.

Celebrating the end of mid-week games and condensed fixtures, we determine which teams are real contenders for the trophy with just three rounds left.

And pivot between the biggest talking points when it comes to the Top 4. Do the Vixens have the minor premiership all tied up? Will the extra rest help the Swifts and Lightning return to form? And can anybody stop the West Coast Fever? It’s an interesting time in Super Netball.