The Back Court

Accidental Journalism

The Constellation Cup returns to its rightful owners, but the Diamonds not-being-able-to-win-a-game-in-New-Zealand hoodoo remains. 
Former Melbourne Mavericks defender of the year Olivia Lewis is on deck to give some of the best analysis around, while she and Matt discuss Gretel Bueta return to the court, which Gold Coast based tournament is on during Schoolies and we run our eye over the upcoming Netball Australia awards!
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I'm No Export

Pack your brooms, it’s a clean sweep. 
As expected, the Diamonds went 3 for 3 against South Africa and importantly gave out some much-needed debuts! 
New Zealand are next, and God knows they’ll be keen to just start playing some netball as the Noeline drama rolls on. 
Plus, Julie Fitzgerald has landed on her feet and we discuss why there isn't a 5th game in the Con Cup.
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A Bit Hoarse

We're back (again), and this time it's the real thing. 45 minutes of pure netball chatter.
There's plenty to chat about too.
With the Noeline drama over in New Zealand, the Aussie Young Guns bringing home another trophy, Netball's Olympics push and the Diamonds three test series against South Africa, there's no shortage of things for The Back Court to banter about.Oh, and we've got a new host, with SSN star turned AFLW prospect Olivia Lewis joining Matt in the hotseat!So buckle up and enjoy the ride!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.

Signing Window Review - Queensland Firebirds

And just like that, the signing window reviews are over.
We've finally arrived at the Queensland Firebirds, who spent their signing window raiding the best talent from the netball cupboard that is New Zealand.
Will the additions of Gordon, Selby-Rickit and Jackson help the Firebirds surge up the table, or will they remain rooted to the bottom?
Listen to find out what Matt and Liv think about it all.
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Signing Window Review - Melbourne Mavericks

The Mavericks have ripped it up and decided to start again.
The SSN's newest club have just 4 of their original players remaining on their list, but that doesn't mean they're not making strides.
Liv and Matt discuss the signings of Price, Hinchliffe, Batcheldor and MacDonald and try to figure out where Molly Jovic fits in all of this on the penultimate episode of our SSN Signing Window Review series.
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Signing Window Review - GIANTS

Souness. Adamson. Austin. Watson. Stewart.
There are plenty of new names entering the GIANTS set-up for 2026, but will it be enough to cover the losses of Harten, Price and Fitzgerald?Matt and Liv answer those burning questions - and more- in the next instalment of their Signing Window Review.
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Signing Window Review - Sunshine Coast Lightning

Another signing window, another victory for the Lightning!
If there's one thing the good people on the Sunshine Coast do well, it's sign players.
They've added even more insane names to their list for 2026 signing Karin Burger, Gabby Sinclair and Donnell Wallam to their roster.
It's not all good news though. Steph Fretwell has retired (sad face) while Reilley Batcheldor and Tara Hinchliffe have departed, both signing with the Melbourne Mavericks.
Will Cara shine in goal attack?Can they keep everyone happy?All these questions (and more) will be answered on today's mini-ep.
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Signing Window Review - Adelaide Thunderbirds

Have the Thunderbirds done enough to cover their losses? 
It was retirement after retirement for the de-throned Thunderbirds, who lost Romelda Aiken-George and Hannah Petty to retirement - but they've been busy in the window, signing Elmere Van Der Berg, Sophie Casey and The Back Court's new favourite player, Kate Heffernan!
Plus where should Georgie Horjus play and will anyone be able to score against this defence?
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Signing Window Review - NSW Swifts

There's been some movement at the Swifts!
The good news? Grace is staying, Maddy Proud is back on deck and Tayla Fraser returns.The other news? Sophie Fawns has her sights set on the UK, they've delisted Allie Smith and Paige Hadley won't play in 2026 (it's good news though she's pregnant!!)
Matt and Liv sit down to discuss what this all means for their premiership hopes and the future of the Fawns-Smith-Turner share house.
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Signing Window Review - West Coast Fever

What do you do when you miss out on glory by the barest of margins? You go and ask your old flame to come back and push you over the line.
Sasha Glasgow is back in green for 2026 and both your hosts think it's a good move. Plus Matt finds out Fran Williams is England captain and Liv has some thoughts on the Fever line-up.
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