Netball Unlocked Ep.35 - Sharni Layton Unlocked: The Big Interview
In a very special Big Interview episode of the Netball Unlocked podcast, Chloe is joined by the one and only Sharni Layton, Australian netball legend, two-time world champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist.In a wide-ranging chat, Chloe and Sharni go right into the deep end, discussing the Super Netball grand final and Sharni’s role in helping the Vixens secure an unlikely title. They then get into the weeds of Sharni’s budding coaching career, including how she has fallen in love with her role at England Netball, where she’ll be over the international window. The conversation also touches on Sharni’s neurodivergence, the importance of empowering players and looks to the future of netball, with a call to arms for current players to start building stronger communities for themselves and the sport. Enjoy!
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Netball Unlocked Ep 34 - Observations, Not Hot Takes
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.
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Netball Unlocked Ep. 33 - Sanmarie Visser Unlocked: The Big Interview
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.If you enjoy this episode, please do comment, like and follow the podcast. We appreciate all the ongoing support!
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Netball Unlocked Ep.32 - Sophie Fawns Unlocked: The Big Interview
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. If you enjoy this episode, please do like, subscribe and share the podcast.
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Netball Unlocked Ep. 31 - Back with a bang! And an Almond
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!
The 2025 Netball Superleague is here, and for 2025 the Olympic Channel’s Chloe Merrell and talkSPORT’s Paul Prenderville are teaming up for a brand new netball podcast.
With big thoughts, big ideas and big contacts Chloe and Paul will debate, argue and question where the league and the teams stand with players, coaches, experts and guests from across the netball landscape.
There’s no shortage of talking points as the sport prepares to go professional, so like, subscribe and follow us on the journey to netball unlocked #NSL #NetballSuperleague #Netball
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