The episode features an interview with Leah Middleton, an Australian netballer, hosted by Flyhawk on The Netball Show. Middleton recounts picking up netball at 15 after her dad thought she was too lanky for football. She made the Queensland State team at 17 and the Australian under-17 representative squad, crediting great coaches in Queensland. Middleton names teammates like Cara Conan and Mahalia Cassidy from her age group. In 2018, she won the Fusion Player of the Year award at Firebirds, transitioning from goalkeeper to goal defense. She describes training as a partner for Firebirds, highlighting sessions against Gretel and Romelda as a dream experience. Middleton shares a personal story about Gretel caring for her when sick on a trip. She discusses the appeal of playing in England, noting the league's growth and England's success at the Commonwealth Games. Middleton researched Surrey Storm after contact, helped by friend Siggy Berger. The selection process involved video analysis from Netball Queensland, which cut footage to create a presentation for Storm. She recalls nervous initial contact with Mickey, which led to a defender role. The episode concludes with promotional details for the show and merchandise.
