The Back Court

The Back Court is netball, but not the top of the line elite stuff. We’re talking about real netball. Deep heat, dodgy knees, last minute fill-ins and all the other unfiltered realities of playing for fun. The Back Court combines humorous observations from the world of netball, relatable anecdotes, and community stories with a tiny hint of news and analysis. With our trademark irreverence, we chronicle netball as it really is, a blend of laughs, mishaps, internal politics, and the unique camaraderie that comes with post-match pints. This is netball your Nanna wouldn’t like.

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Episodes

6 days ago

JLP HAS BEEN SACKED!!
That's right, Survivor's Johnathon La Paglia has been axed by Channel 10. To honor his illustrious career Liv and Matt discuss how netball could save one of reality TV's iconic shows.
Plus, we get another update from old mate Kuhar, discuss inevitable contact and Liv demands a DIAMONDS SHAKE UP.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
THE BACK COURT PUB TRIVIAJuly  31 - Beers, Brains and Bountiful Fun. Get your tickets here.
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Can of Worms

Thursday Jul 03, 2025

Thursday Jul 03, 2025

“I hope you’re not a carpenter if that’s what you think three feet is ump!”
The Back Court is back with a bang. We're talking netball sledges, sporting conspiracy theories  and feeling old.
Plus Liv forgets Dylan Nexhip and West Coast Fowler are on the charge!
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.

Elite Gingers

Thursday Jun 26, 2025

Thursday Jun 26, 2025

What should you do if you accidentally crash a very fancy engagement party? 
Who is the hidden elite ginger in the SSN? 
Does the pub solve all of life's problems?
This week we answer all these questions, and more, Back Court style.
Plus, Caitlin Clark's new bodyguard, is it okay to like the Vixens and the Herald Sun hates Matt.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.

The Common Man

Thursday Jun 19, 2025

Thursday Jun 19, 2025

New ep, means a new host! 
Producer Liv steps into the hot seat to fill the HK sized hole in the podcast and hits the ground running with a rant about social netball's archaic rules.
Plus, there's chat about big money contracts, rogue injuries and whether or not the Fever's form has gone to their head.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.

Little Chicken Nugget

Thursday Jun 12, 2025

Thursday Jun 12, 2025

Has anyone ever been to Jamaica? 
Some big Back Court news on this weeks pod, as Matt and Hannah dive into Geva's retirement post, World Netball's laughable press release and the all important issue of Tasmanian Oysters!
Plus, the GIANTS do it again and the Swifts finally lose.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.

Like Rabid Dogs

Thursday Jun 05, 2025

Thursday Jun 05, 2025

It's been a big week here at Back Court HQ!
Matt's been caught cheating on the pod, Hannah has a couple of AFL greats in the gun and we discuss what our on court walk out songs would be!
Plus, unique pre-game rev ups and netty hair.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.

Beg & Mercy

Thursday May 29, 2025

Thursday May 29, 2025

What a week of netball.
Helen flopped, Grace was rattled, Jhaniele shot her 9,000th and Latty was ballin'! 
Meanwhile Emily Mannix found a lizard skin, Hannah was best on court and we named our best netball spies.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.

Pub Anyone?

Thursday May 22, 2025

Thursday May 22, 2025

10 episodes of The Back Court - who'd have thought!
There's plenty to discuss this week with Gretel Bueta teasing a comeback, Teigan O'Shannassy selling her car and Simone McKinnis eyeing off a glass of vino or two!
Plus, we run through some netball rules we'd love to change and cast our eye over all of the SSN action from Round 6.
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.

An Absolute Mare

Thursday May 15, 2025

Thursday May 15, 2025

What a chaotic week in netball! 
There's a severe umpire shortage in the UK, players are dropping left, right and centre in New Zealand and Nissan Arena needs a new name.
Plus, Matt's done some digging on a few of your local legend nominations and Hannah thinks the Swifts have shot themselves in the foot??
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.

Happy Little Threesome

Thursday May 08, 2025

Thursday May 08, 2025

So, what have you missed for netball?
On this week's episode Hannah and Matt discuss putting your sport ahead of holidays, get into the nitty gritty of goon bags and dive into the GIANTS big win.
Plus, Hannah can't order alcohol and there was a big goal haul for Sunbury!
We want to hear from you!
If you’ve got a good netball story (on or off the court) of your own and you’d like to send it in then feel free to test out our brand-new email –backcourtdms@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram and TikTok.
And remember, like, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your pods.

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