The Back Court

Chocolate ASMR

The Back Court April Fools Easter Special! 
Liv pranks her ex-teammates, Netty mums clapping back on twitter, Is the Mavericks music too loud and Matt eats a lot of chocolate! 
All that and more on this weeks episode of The Back Court! 

Addressing the Stimulus

🎙️ Back Court – Episode 5From light-hearted banter to sharp analysis, this episode highlights the evolving landscape of Australian sport. 
🔥 Women’s sport is boomingRecord crowds and growing fan engagement show it’s no longer emerging — it’s established.
🌏 Expansion is inevitableThe push for a Tasmanian Super Netball team reflects a deeper issue: more talent than opportunities.
🎭 The personality gapWhy is “larrikin” behaviour embraced in men’s sport but criticised in women’s? A reminder that female athletes still operate under a different lens.
💡 Takeaway: Athletes today aren’t just performing — they’re navigating expectations, narratives, and identity in real time.
 

Old Man Yells at Cloud

Round 1 done and what a week it was!
International coaches resigning, breaking news live on the pod, big games, bigger takes and as always asking the most important questions... 
What is the best condiment for steak? How many games did Liv Lewis play? And why are all the coaches wearing plain white T's?
All that an more on this weeks Back Court. 

That's So Backcourt

Etsy witches, a new trophy, Elastigirl and FINALLY some talk about netball because That's so Backcourt!
Have a suggestion for Liv Lewis' Battler of the Week? 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. 

Whimper Olympics

Penis-gate, a new centurion and how many captains is too many captains? Whimper Olympics in your ears.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. 

Who's your Daddy?

Guess who’s back, back again. The Back Court is back, the Origin Diamonds are gearing up to take on Jamaica, Matt & Liv both have big news to share and the crew chat about netball pre-seasons and a big summer of sport.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.

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!
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.