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.
Episodes

Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
This week on The Back Court -
Matt's Pimple
Liv makes the pods first ever non-prank related guest call ever
We break the news live "New Broadcast Deal"
Plus the usual wraps, previews and as always Battler of the Week!

Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
This week Matt and Liv,
Talk Shakespeare, jocks, and quick maths,
Poets we are not.

Thursday Apr 02, 2026
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
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!

Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
🎙️ 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.

Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
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.

Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
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.

Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
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.

Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
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.

Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
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.

Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
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.


