Round 8 is a split round in SSN, so we discuss the two games that were on offer.

The Swifts were clinical against a struggling Firebirds outfit who may have just squandered away their top four dreams; meanwhile Jo Harten brought the Giants back to life against a penalty heavy Thunderbirds who looked disjointed.

- Have the Swifts found their starting seven yet?
- Has the Thunderbirds winning ways of the past and former reputation bought them more time than they deserve?

Well, well, well. Not only has the two-point super shot infiltrated the UK Superleague. It’s now also going to be introduced in the ANZ Premiership in New Zealand.

So what does this mean? Are the top three netball leagues in the world becoming too similar? If each competition has the same rules, is there anything left to set them apart? And does this indicate that it’ll only be a matter of time before we see a two-point shot in international netball? Would that be a bad thing?

We mull it over, as we discuss the results from the Team Girls Cup in Adelaide and the first two rounds of NSL 2.0 with Birmingham Panthers’ defender Gabby Coffey. 

The Diamonds win their ninth Test series against England 2-1 to maintain their undefeated series streak against the Roses on Australian soil.

Goal attack Kiera Austin was named Player of the Series after some exceptional performances up front alongside her Melbourne Vixens teammate Sophie Garbin.

Meanwhile, the visitors showcased some exciting new talent and defender Funmi Fadoju was once again a standout, raising questions about why her international court time has been limited.

All the analysis and water cooler chit chat you want to hear about this series is right here on The Netty Life with Kate and Britt.