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Silver Ferns legend weighs in on the Dame Noeline Taurua controversy...

November 04, 2025 / 00:54

This episode discusses the recent news regarding Dame Nolen Toad being stood down as the Silver Ferns coach, the handling of the situation by Netball New Zealand, and the emotional impact on players and coaches.

The hosts express their disbelief at the news, initially thinking it was a hoax. They criticize the way Netball New Zealand managed the announcement, emphasizing that it was poorly handled.

They reflect on the human aspect of the situation, acknowledging the hurt felt by everyone involved, including players and coaches. The hosts highlight the significance of the sport in their lives and the opportunities it has provided.

They also express empathy for Dame Nolen, recognizing her contributions to netball and her proven track record in the sport.

TL;DR

Dame Nolen Toad's dismissal as Silver Ferns coach sparks criticism of Netball New Zealand's handling and emotional reactions from players and coaches.

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the news that came out with um Dame
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Nolen Toad, your old
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>> teamate? Our old teammate with her being
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stood down as the Silver Ferns coach.
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The news came through and another net
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colleague who I was traveling with had
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shown me the the [music] screenshot that
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someone had sent her and I I actually
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thought it was AI. Someone was playing
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with this. Number one, definitely
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handled terribly by Nipple New Zealand.
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>> 100%.
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>> That's number one. And number two,
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regardless of who was at fault, I just
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thought everyone's human [music] and
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people are hurt will be hurt from this.
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Be it the players, be it the coaches
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[music] and a whole organization. A
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sport that I absolutely love, which has
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made so [music] many things for me,
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created so many opportunities for me.
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It's got its head up there and somebody
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is going to be blamed for all of this.
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But I really do feel for Nolen. Oh,
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>> she's done so much with the sport,
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hasn't she? She's she's proven herself
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time and time

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Episode Highlights

  • Nolen Toad Steps Down
    Nolen Toad stood down as the Silver Ferns coach, shocking the community.
    “Handled terribly by Nipple New Zealand.”
    @ 00m 20s
    November 04, 2025
  • Emotional Impact on the Community
    The news affects players, coaches, and the entire organization.
    “Everyone's human and people are hurt.”
    @ 00m 25s
    November 04, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Coaching Change00:06
  • Surprising News00:08
  • Emotional Reflection00:36