The Netty Show

It's the final episode of the year and we're going out with a bang!Kell & Jamie chat with QLD Suns & Brisbane South Wildcats star Brian Williamson ahead of the M-League Grand Final. He shares his journey into netball and how M-League's franchise alignment is taking the game to the next level.Plus, the team preview the HPNL & M-League Grand Finals - who's your pick to take it all?00:00 Intro/Netball News12:05 Brian Williamson38:00 HPNL/M-League Prelim Finals Review46:19 HPNL/M-League Grand Finals Preview52:02 SSN 2026 Teams Review

This week on the pod, we’re joined by none other than Nat Sligar, rising star of the Sunshine Coast Thunder and a Sunshine Coast Lightning Training Partner ahead of the massive HPNL Preliminary Final showdown between Thunder and the Bull Sharks.Nat takes us through her unique journey across both the NSW and QLD netball pathways, giving us insight into the grind, growth, and game-day mindset that got her to this point. From state reps to elite-level prep, it’s a pathway paved with passion and a few surprises.Plus, don’t miss our Fast 5 segment, where we really get to know Nat off the court: quickfire questions, candid answers, and a few laughs along the way.Also this week: we wrap up the latest from HPNL, take a look at what’s happening in the M-League, and chat all things finals as the 2025 season nears its epic conclusion.00:00 Intro/Netball News03:40 HPNL - Sapphire12:14 M-League19:50 HPNL - Ruby33:11 Nat Sligar57:00 Fast 5 With Nat Sligar

This week, Kell & Jamie sit down with Paula Stuart, Assistant Coach of the QLD Firebirds, for a wide-ranging chat you won’t want to miss!Paula shares her journey transitioning from state league coaching to the big stage in the Suncorp Super Netball, and what it really takes to step up at the elite level. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek into her prep with Netball Samoa ahead of the 2025 Netball Youth World Cup, including how she’s balancing culture, strategy, and building a winning mindset.Also in this episode, Kell & Jamie break down all the excitement in the lead-up to the HPNL and M-League semi-finals. If you love Queensland netball, this is your finals primer!

Heads up netty fam! We had a few sound hiccups in the first half of this week's pod but stick with us! The audio levels up in the 2nd half when we chat with Firebirds training partner, Kirra Tappenden (skip to 46.10), totally worth it xKirra takes us behind the scenes of her netball journey, sharing what it’s really like coming up through the elite pathways and stepping into the high-performance world as a Training Partner. We chat about her development, mindset, and what it's like balancing responsibilities across two top-tier teams.PLUS, we take a quick look ahead to the final round of the HART Premier Netball League, with the top 4 locked in but plenty of fire still in the final week of action. And over in the M-League, the heat is on as the men's competition builds toward finals.00:00 Intro/Netball News18:20 HART Premier Netball League39:30 QLD M-League42:12 Dad Jokes/Who Am I?46:10 Kirra Tappenden

This week ,we sit down with rising Queensland netball star Kaylee Tamala, who’s been selected to represent Samoa at the Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar this September! She shares her inspirational journey and how she's preparing for the biggest stage of her career so far.PLUS, the SSN silly season is officially in full swing and we’re trying to keep up with all the shock moves, re-signings, and fresh faces. Who's going where — and what does it mean for 2026?And over in the Hart Premier Netball League, the Bull Sharks continue to dominate, but can Thunder hold on to that fourth spot as the finals approach?00:00 Intro/Netball News17:40 Kaylee Tamala38:09 HPNL RD11&12 Review59:14 Dad Jokes/Who Am I?