The Netty Show

This week on the pod, we’re joined by none other than Nat Sligar, rising star of the Sunshine Coast Thunder and a Sunshine Coast Lightning Training Partner ahead of the massive HPNL Preliminary Final showdown between Thunder and the Bull Sharks.

Nat takes us through her unique journey across both the NSW and QLD netball pathways, giving us insight into the grind, growth, and game-day mindset that got her to this point. From state reps to elite-level prep, it’s a pathway paved with passion and a few surprises.

Plus, don’t miss our Fast 5 segment, where we really get to know Nat off the court: quickfire questions, candid answers, and a few laughs along the way.

Also this week: we wrap up the latest from HPNL, take a look at what’s happening in the M-League, and chat all things finals as the 2025 season nears its epic conclusion.

00:00 Intro/Netball News

03:40 HPNL - Sapphire

12:14 M-League

19:50 HPNL - Ruby

33:11 Nat Sligar

57:00 Fast 5 With Nat Sligar

This week, Kell & Jamie sit down with Paula Stuart, Assistant Coach of the QLD Firebirds, for a wide-ranging chat you won’t want to miss!

Paula shares her journey transitioning from state league coaching to the big stage in the Suncorp Super Netball, and what it really takes to step up at the elite level. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek into her prep with Netball Samoa ahead of the 2025 Netball Youth World Cup, including how she’s balancing culture, strategy, and building a winning mindset.

Also in this episode, Kell & Jamie break down all the excitement in the lead-up to the HPNL and M-League semi-finals. If you love Queensland netball, this is your finals primer!

Heads up netty fam! We had a few sound hiccups in the first half of this week's pod but stick with us! The audio levels up in the 2nd half when we chat with Firebirds training partner, Kirra Tappenden (skip to 46.10), totally worth it x

Kirra takes us behind the scenes of her netball journey, sharing what it’s really like coming up through the elite pathways and stepping into the high-performance world as a Training Partner. We chat about her development, mindset, and what it's like balancing responsibilities across two top-tier teams.

PLUS, we take a quick look ahead to the final round of the HART Premier Netball League, with the top 4 locked in but plenty of fire still in the final week of action. And over in the M-League, the heat is on as the men's competition builds toward finals.

00:00 Intro/Netball News

18:20 HART Premier Netball League

39:30 QLD M-League

42:12 Dad Jokes/Who Am I?

46:10 Kirra Tappenden

This week ,we sit down with rising Queensland netball star Kaylee Tamala, who’s been selected to represent Samoa at the Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar this September! She shares her inspirational journey and how she's preparing for the biggest stage of her career so far.

PLUS, the SSN silly season is officially in full swing and we’re trying to keep up with all the shock moves, re-signings, and fresh faces. Who's going where — and what does it mean for 2026?

And over in the Hart Premier Netball League, the Bull Sharks continue to dominate, but can Thunder hold on to that fourth spot as the finals approach?

00:00 Intro/Netball News

17:40 Kaylee Tamala

38:09 HPNL RD11&12 Review

59:14 Dad Jokes/Who Am I?

Buckle up as we dive into the SSN Grand Final which proved to be a fierce and exciting high-stakes battle that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The Melbourne Vixens delivered a dream 1-point finish, sending off legendary coach Simone McKinnis in the most poetic fashion.

Plus, there's big news out of the QLD HART Premier Netball League: the Brisbane South Wildcats have made an exciting new signing that could be the spark they need to break into the top 4. Could this be the game-changer that keeps their finals hopes alive?

And in some bittersweet news, the voice of HPNL, Millsy, is calling time on his commentary career after 7 incredible years behind the mic.

00:00 Intro/Netball News

22:44 SSN Prelim Final

28:30 SSN Grand Final

39:26 HART Premier Netball League

47:53 Dad Jokes/Who Am I?

The SSN Finals are officially here and the Vixens crushed the Thunderbirds' hopes of a fairytale three-peat while the Fever booked their spot in the Grand Final with a spectacular performance, reminding everyone why they’ve been a top contender since round 3.

In off-court news, we say goodbye to one of the greats – Julie Fitzgerald announces her retirement after a legendary coaching career and GIANTS Netball confirms that Jamie-Lee Price will be departing.

Over in the QLD HPNL, this weekend’s results saw some ladder shuffling, but the top six remain tightly packed as we hit the halfway mark of the season.

00:00 Intro/Netball News

16:11 SSN Semi Finals Review

26:20 SSN Prelim Final Preview

29:49 QLD HART Premier Netball League

35:34 Dad Jokes/Who Am I?

The Australian Diamonds squad is in — with just one change, selectors are backing stability. Is anyone missing from the list that deserves a call up?

Meanwhile, the Suncorp Super Netball top four is locked and loaded. Can the Melbourne Vixens finally shake their Thunderbirds curse? And will the Swifts outmuscle the Fever to book a direct ticket to the Grand Final?

Plus, drama in the HPNL as the Cougars and Thunders clash ends in controversy, and the Titans take another win to hold on to top spot.

In this week’s episode, the retirement announcement from Giants legend Jo Harten comes as no surprise, as the netball world reflects on her incredible impact both on and off the court. But that’s not the only headline surrounding the Giants — whispers are growing louder about the franchise potentially being sold off. What does this mean for the future of the players?

As Round 14 approaches, the Top 4 is set to be locked in — but there’s one burning question: will it be the Thunderbirds or the Lightning who make it through?

In Queensland, the M-League heats up with a must watch top-of-the-table thriller between the Wildcats and Thunder and in the HART Premier Netball League, the Titans suffered their first defeat during the double-header weekend, but they still hold strong at the top of the ladder. Can they bounce back?

00:00 Intro/Netball News

16:17 SSN RD13 PT1

29:47 SSN RD13 PT2

48:17 HPNL

62:09 QLD M-League

68:41 Dad Jokes/Who Am I?

It's been a huge week in netball! Millsy has some strong feelings about the ANPA wellbeing survey and the people have asked when will we see a men's league under the SSN banner?

On court, SSN delivered a mix of predictable results and one major upset and looking ahead to this weekend's First Nations rounds, all eyes are on the QLD HART Premier Netball League double header - can Pulse finally get their first win?

00:00 Intro/Netball News

16:39 SSN RD12 Review PT1

28:38 SSN RD12 Review PT2

45:45 QLD HPNL

63:15 Dad Jokes/Who Am I?

Friday night netty delivered the Game of the Round as Fever have their sights firmly set on a top spot, while the Thunderbirds showed they won’t go down without a fight.

With Lightning’s loss to the Vixens - is their place now in jeopardy? Plus, the Swifts were tested by an in-form Giants side, pushing the Sydney derby to the edge, and the Firebirds failed to fly after a tough loss to the Mavericks.

The QLD M-League kicked off Round 1 with a bang and team discuss all the key moment and look ahead to Round 2’s must-watch clash between the Wildcats and Bull Sharks, which will determine who reigns supreme early in the season.

In the HART Premier Netball League, the action is heating up: Titans, Wildcats, and Bull Sharks have all locked in early top-four positions with strong performances, while the Tigers finally roared to their first win of the season over Thunder.

00:00 Intro/Netball News

11:07 SSN RD11 PT1

28:38 SSN RD11 PT2

44:59 QLD HART Premier Netball League

54:21 QLD M-League

60:37 Dad Jokes/Who Am I?