Here If You Need - The Netball Pod

Emily & Nia

Hosted by Nia Jones and Emily Wilson, Here If You Need - The Netball Pod is the place for honest netball conversation. As the Netball Super League enters its professional era, we break down the progress, the problems, and the decisions shaping the sport - from NSL squads to England Netball selections. Real analysis, strong opinions, and proper netball chat for the community that loves and plays the game.

Épisodes

  1. -4 J

    Netball Needs a Netflix Documentary | Centre Pass Secrets & NSL Round 8 Review

    Netball needs its own Drive to Survive. We said it. This week on Here If You Need, Emily and Nia get into why a behind the scenes documentary could be a game changer for the sport, and Nia breaks down centre pass structures and why those first two phases of attack separate the best teams from the rest. Plus SSN expansion scrapped, grand final ticket prices reduced, Panthers back to bib bingo, Thunder pulling away from Dragons, Pulse getting Tchine back, England's injury list growing again, and Nia Knows on sports psychologists and dealing with annoying umpires.

    1 h 14 min

  2. 15 AVR.

    Can South Africa Win the Comm Games? | Mid-Season NSL Review

    Could South Africa actually win the Commonwealth Games? This week on Here If You Need, Emily and Nia break down a big Round 7 of the Netball Super League, pick their mid-season Teams of the Season, and get into a proper debate about whether South Africa have what it takes to go all the way in Glasgow. Panthers finally get their first win, the Roses injury crisis shows no signs of slowing down, Pulse are winning ugly, and Forest push Loughborough closer than anyone has all season. Plus Jo Noel's elevation, Fadoju's ridiculous stats, mid-season Teams of the Season, fantasy netball, and Nia breaks down exactly what goes into commentary prep in a new Nia Knows.

    1 h 17 min

  3. 8 AVR.

    "Do You Have A Passport?" Charli Fidler on Joining Panthers, the NSL & Life in Walsall | Ep 8

    We address the elephant in the room, then dive into Round 6 - Lightning continue to look unstoppable, Pulse put on a masterclass, Dragons are back in the mix, and Visser gets suspended. We shout out the NXT Gen players stepping up across the league before sitting down with Birmingham Panthers' Charli Fidler. She tells us how a Sonia Mkoloma Instagram DM changed her life, what it's like winning the ANZ Premiership how she's leading the NSL for interceptions at 21, and what gems she's gatekeeping in Birmingham! Plus: "Nia Knows" and our predictions for Round 7.

    1 h 20 min

  4. 25 MARS

    Extra Time Drama, Injuries and England Netball Silence

    Extra time drama, big injuries, and some serious questions for the Netball Super League. This week on Here If You Need Netball, Emily and Nia break down a huge round of action, starting with Pulse’s dramatic extra time win over Forest and what that game says about composure, momentum, and decision-making under pressure. We dive into the impact of Jaz Brown’s injury and the wider conversation around injuries in the NSL. Is this just part of elite sport, or are there deeper issues around player welfare, recovery, and resources? There is also a big discussion on the gap between the NSL and Suncorp Super Netball, from time-outs and squad sizes to imports and whether the league needs to evolve to keep up. Plus we get into England Netball’s silence following Jess Thirlby’s resignationWhether the next England coach needs to be EnglishScotland’s rising players and what that means internationallyAnd why some rivalries still have real bite

    1 h 10 min

  5. 18 MARS

    Quiet Week in Netball… Then Jess Thirlby Resigns

    Jess Thirlby has stepped down as England Netball head coach in a huge moment for the Roses. In this episode of Here If You Need Netball, Emily Wilson and Nia Jones react to the breaking news, look back on the Thirlby era, and ask the big question… what now for England Netball? From a historic Netball World Cup final to closing the gap on New Zealand, we assess how far England really came under Thirlby — and whether they ever truly cracked Australia when it mattered most. Plus, we break down Round 3 of the Netball Super League (NSL), including standout performances, early season trends, and what we’re learning about teams so far. In this episode: Jess Thirlby resigns as England Netball head coach Her legacy and impact on the Roses Did England improve or plateau under Thirlby? England’s record vs Australia, New Zealand and Jamaica Netball Super League Round 3 review What next for England Netball Big news. Big questions. And plenty of opinions.

    55 min

  6. 11 MARS

    Pulse, Personalities & The Future of Netball | ft. Sam Bird

    Round two of the Netball Super League delivered everything, a one-goal thriller, a bit of pushing, and plenty of social media fallout This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily Wilson and Nia Jones break down all the big talking points from the weekend, including London Pulse’s dramatic 51-50 win over Dragons and what it tells us about the start of the season. We also discuss the improvements in the broadcast (finally being able to actually see the action helps) and some of the wider conversations happening around the league. Plus, we’re joined by our first ever guest - London Pulse CEO and Director of Netball Sam Bird. Sam gives us a fascinating insight into what really goes on behind the scenes at a Super League club: from recruitment and player salaries to how England selection actually works and the identity that has helped Pulse become champions. In this episode: Round 2 reaction across the Netball Super League Pulse’s narrow win over Dragons and what it means for the season Broadcast improvements after last week’s criticism The role of personality and controversy in growing the sport Inside London Pulse with CEO & Director of Netball Sam Bird How recruitment, contracts and England selections really work If you love netball and the conversations around it, you’re in the right place.

    1 h 20 min

  7. 4 MARS

    Blurry Cameras & Big Questions | NSL Round 1 Review

    "If they are going to put it on, they need to do it well." This week, Emily Wilson and Nia Jones break down a massive opening weekend of the Netball Super League that was unfortunately overshadowed by significant production failures. From blurry cameras to terrible spelling, we discuss why "just being grateful for a stream" isn't enough anymore. In this episode: Round One Deep Dive: Analysis of London Pulse vs. Manchester Thunder , the "smash and grab" win for Nottingham Forest over Mavericks , and Alice Harvey’s clinical performance for Loughborough.The Broadcast Rant: Nia reports back from her conversations with the NSL Managing Director and Sky Sports. We address the "cling film" stream quality , muffled mics , and why we need to stop comparing netball to the billion-dollar machine of football.The Participation Paradox: A frank discussion on the "biggest issue" in the sport: millions of people play netball, but far fewer actually consume it as fans.Inside the Commentary Box: Nia explains the five distinct roles in a sports broadcast—from lead comms to pundits—and why netballers are currently having to "double up" on all of them.Recorded on Tuesday 3rd March

    52 min

  8. 25 FÉVR.

    Super Cup Review | NSL 2026 Teams, Super Shot & Round 1 Predictions

    One tournament doesn’t decide the season… but it absolutely shows who’s organised and who’s winging it. We break down what the Super Cup revealed: Super Shot chaos (and why it still isn’t defended properly), Manchester Thunder’s surprisingly flat day, Leeds Rhinos looking properly connected, Dragons making a statement, Loughborough's stunning hoists and why Pulse looked the most complete even without lifting the trophy. Plus our players of the day, broadcast polish chat (yes, we noticed the mic covers), and quickfire round 1 predictions.

    1 h 8 min
  9. NSL 2026 PREVIEW

    18 FÉVR.

    NSL 2026 PREVIEW

    Welcome to Here If You Need - the netball podcast where we say the things everyone’s thinking… but maybe not saying. Netball deserves real analysis, real debate, and real conversations. So that’s exactly what we’re bringing. For our very first episode, we’re diving straight in and previewing every Netball Super League squad ahead of the 2026 season. Who’s recruited well? Who’s left big question marks? Who’s quietly built a contender? We’re breaking down the squads, the balance, the bold calls, and the decisions that could define the year. No surface-level chat. No safe takes. Just honest netball conversation. Let’s get into it. If you’re following NSL in 2026, this is the episode you need. In this episode we discuss: Key departures and signingsSquad balance across positionsEngland internationals and impact playersPotential breakout starsEarly title predictions

    1 h 12 min
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Hosted by Nia Jones and Emily Wilson, Here If You Need - The Netball Pod is the place for honest netball conversation. As the Netball Super League enters its professional era, we break down the progress, the problems, and the decisions shaping the sport - from NSL squads to England Netball selections. Real analysis, strong opinions, and proper netball chat for the community that loves and plays the game.

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