Chloe and Paul kick off Season Two of the pod with a return for Manchester Thunder Franchise Director and Head Coach Karen Greig.

We get the lowdown on the off season for Thunder, how new arrivals Eleanor Cardwell and Sophie Fawns are bedding in an a fact finding mission to Australia for Karen.

We debate the international season so far, with an in-depth look at England's tour to South Africa - and consider whether the Roses know their best starting seven, and just how big a medal threat the Proteas have become.

We'll touch on Jamaica's trip to Australia as the final international matches before the Commonwealth Games wrap up.

And there's an early peek into preparations for the 2026 Netball Super League season.

In the latest episode of Netball Unlocked, Chloe is joined by former England Rose and Manchester Thunder assistant coach Laura Malcolm to reflect on a thrilling England v New Zealand series.Where did the Roses succeed? Where can they do better? Why did they lose that all-important third test? Laura dives into the details, and we hear from Jess Thirlby and Fran Williams, who share their thoughts after the game.With Jamaica now on the horizon, Laura and Chloe turn their analysis on the upcoming two-game test series, highlighting the new-look Jamaica squad and what success might look like for England.And that’s not all. We also hear from Laura on her life as a new mum, why she decided to start a podcast of her own - ‘Mummy’s Got Game’ - and what she’s looking forward to next year when she returns from maternity leave ahead of the 2026 Netball Super League season.Listen to Laura’s new podcast '⁠Mummy's Got Game⁠' on Spotify now.

Instagram: @mummysgotgamepodEnjoy!

For the latest in our Big Interview series, we are joined by England’s newest capped Rose: Jasmine Brown.

In a wide-ranging conversation, we take a look back on Jaz’s debut and the unique story that led her to leave tennis to start netball at such a late age.

She shares more about her meteoric debut, how she stays grounded and why she has decided to leave Birmingham for Leeds ahead of the 2026 Netball Super League season.

Would Jaz ever consider playing in Super Netball? What vision does she have for netball as it continues to grow?

Find out more in this exclusive interview.

It's international season on the netball calendar, so Paul and Chloe are back to dive into what we've seen, what's coming up and what it all means.

With a Commonwealth Games in less than 12 months, and a World Cup in less than two years there is plenty to debate - and plenty of questions, with not many answers....yet.

Stick with Netball Unlocked and we will guide you through what promises to be a dramatic two years.

We kick off by checking in on the latest additions to Chloe's cool netball merch, and wonder when we might get similar in the NSL and there's some hot takes on where netball finds itself in the content world.

Then it's on to the important stuff as we reflect on a thrilling Constellation Cup between Australia and New Zealand and consider why home advantage is so important.

There are repercussions too as Sunday Aryang suffers a horrible injury (get well soon Sunday), and the Silver Ferns coaching controversy remains in a somewhat confused state.

Noeline Taurua WILL be in charge for the series against England, so Paul and Chloe take a look through the Roses squad that will be on duty and has been together since August.

What can Jess Thirlby expect and where do England need to be with a busy international period coming up either side of Christmas?

And finally Chloe was a guest of Manchester Thunder at their recent Coaching Conference, so there are bonus interviews with Chris Downham, Sharni Layton, Bex Ward and Karen Greig talking S&C, coaching, nutrition and plenty more besides

In a very special Big Interview episode of the Netball Unlocked podcast, Chloe is joined by the one and only Sharni Layton, Australian netball legend, two-time world champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist.

In a wide-ranging chat, Chloe and Sharni go right into the deep end, discussing the Super Netball grand final and Sharni’s role in helping the Vixens secure an unlikely title.

They then get into the weeds of Sharni’s budding coaching career, including how she has fallen in love with her role at England Netball, where she’ll be over the international window.

The conversation also touches on Sharni’s neurodivergence, the importance of empowering players and looks to the future of netball, with a call to arms for current players to start building stronger communities for themselves and the sport.

Enjoy!

Chloe Merrell is rejoined by a returning Paul Prenderville to deliver the latest news from around the netball world and there is a lot to get through as the final announcements of the Netball Super League squads are dissected.

Paul delivers his verdict on some of the notable movers and shakers from the signing window and what it might mean for the 2026 NSL season, while Chloe offers her thoughts on the big picture for domestic netball.

After that it's onto the Netball World Youth Cup, and a tournament that delivered plenty on the court, but what about off it? Chloe and Paul get stuck into the issues that meant the impact was not as big as it could have been.

And with a busy international window now underway, the Unlocked crew deliver their thoughts on NZ v RSA and the drama surrounding Silver Ferns coach Nolene Taurua.

Next up in our line of longer interviews, we welcome Leeds Rhinos’ blockbuster signing Sanmarie Visser to the chair.

In an engaging conversation, Sanmarie reflects on her transformative year in netball, from her turbulent debut with the SPAR Proteas to her stunning move to SSN and now to Leeds Rhinos for the Netball Super League 2025/25 season.

She shares her journey of overcoming adversity, the sisterhood she uncovered at the Thunderbirds, and what she believes makes Latanya Wilson so special.

Away from club netball, Sanmarie also shares her unique origin story, starting in Upington, and why she decided to pursue netball over a promising athletics career.

We turn to the Proteas and their upcoming test series against the world’s best and discuss Sanmarie’s own personal goals before she heads to the UK to team up with Rhinos.

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In the latest instalment of our Big Interview series, Chloe is joined by Manchester Thunder’s star recruit Sophie Fawns to discuss her blockbuster move from Suncorp Super Netball to the Netball Super League.

At 21 years old, Sophie stands apart with four years of Super Netball after diligently rising up the New South Wales netball pathways from her home in Wagga Wagga.

The wide-ranging conversation touches on a series of different topics, from Sophie’s decision to leave the Swifts to her upbringing in Wagga Wagga, and to her dream of one day becoming an Australian Diamond.

Sophie also shares details about her life away from the court, including her ambition to raise awareness around the importance of female health after losing her mother to ovarian cancer in 2021, before she could see her become a fully fledged Swift.

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