It's international season on the netball calendar, so Paul and Chloe are back to dive into what we've seen, what's coming up and what it all means.With a Commonwealth Games in less than 12 months, and a World Cup in less than two years there is plenty to debate - and plenty of questions, with not many answers....yet.Stick with Netball Unlocked and we will guide you through what promises to be a dramatic two years.We kick off by checking in on the latest additions to Chloe's cool netball merch, and wonder when we might get similar in the NSL and there's some hot takes on where netball finds itself in the content world.Then it's on to the important stuff as we reflect on a thrilling Constellation Cup between Australia and New Zealand and consider why home advantage is so important.There are repercussions too as Sunday Aryang suffers a horrible injury (get well soon Sunday), and the Silver Ferns coaching controversy remains in a somewhat confused state.Noeline Taurua WILL be in charge for the series against England, so Paul and Chloe take a look through the Roses squad that will be on duty and has been together since August.What can Jess Thirlby expect and where do England need to be with a busy international period coming up either side of Christmas?And finally Chloe was a guest of Manchester Thunder at their recent Coaching Conference, so there are bonus interviews with Chris Downham, Sharni Layton, Bex Ward and Karen Greig talking S&C, coaching, nutrition and plenty more besides
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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.
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.
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