On The Front Foot

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On The Front Foot is your weekly cricket podcast with Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney. Two of the most iconic voices of New Zealand cricket, keep you up to date with the leather on willow this summer. Powered by Newstalk ZB and iHeartRadio

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Sep 4, 2025 · 52 min
On The Front Foot Episode 228: Will an increase in test cricket bankrupt some ICC members?
This week, NZ's A team records a spectacular win to end the one day series with South Africa. We also wonder if an increase in test cricket will send some ICC members bankrupt, and the Australian Cricket CEO issues a warning. Also- New Zealand flavour is supporting Timor-Leste’s admission as an ICC associate member. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2025 · 46 min
On The Front Foot Episode 227: Who's New Zealand's best-ever wicketkeeper?
This week, we debate who New Zealand's best wicketkeeper is, and discuss a cricket website's selections. New Zealand's cricket A team is set to head to South Africa on another development tour - and we speculate on whether Jacob Bethell is the answer as England’s new T20 captain. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2025 · 49 min
On The Front Foot Episode 226: Reviewing the Black Caps victory with Devon Conway
On this week’s episode of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Devon Conway to review the Black Caps victory over Zimbabwe and celebrate the joys of test cricket. Plus, Ken Rutherford looks back on the first test tour of Zimbabwe, recounting some bizarre moments. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6, 2025 · 52 min
On The Front Foot Episode 225: Should England have won the Oval test?
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review two test matches and are joined by BBC Commentator Simon Mann to discuss whether England should’ve won the Oval test instead of having to settle for a drawn series. Plus, Daryl Mitchell joined the podcast to pay tribute to Matt Henry as the Black Caps prepare for the second test in Bulawayo. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025 · 49 min
On The Front Foot Episode 224: India exposes England's lack of firepower
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss England’s lack of firepower at Old Trafford – can India square the series? The Zimbabwe tri-series was a perfect start for the new Black Caps coach, and a controversial player levy was ditched by NZ Cricket – should clubs and associations be able to choose their own technology? Plus, they have a chat with Meg Lay, the first woman ever on the ground staff at Lords. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2025 · 40 min
On The Front Foot Episode 223: Planned tech levy sparks frustrations
This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the frustration in local cricket circles at a planned technology levy that would bump up the cost of playing the game. Are umpires doing enough to deal with test match over rates? Jeremy says no. And the West Indies were bowled out for 27, reviving memories of Sabina Park. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2025 · 39 min
On The Front Foot Episode 222: Did England make enough changes for the Lord's Test?
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the single change England has made for the Lord's Test – should they have made more? They also discuss the mostly-predictable Black Caps test squad named for Zimbabwe, and the retirement of one of the game’s greats which happened 35 years ago this week. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 3, 2025 · 40 min
On The Front Foot Episode 221: How are the White Ferns faring in England?
This week on On The Front Foot, Craig McMillan joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to talk about the progress being made by the White Ferns A Team over in England. They also discuss the predictable T20 squad named for the Zimbabwe series and who should be going over for it, as well as the controversy in the Caribbean. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2025 · 43 min
On The Front Foot Episode 220: Delving into the history of test cricket with Tim Wigmore
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by Tim Wigmore to delve into the history of test cricket – detailed in Wigmore’s new book. They discuss the difference between the teams in the first test between England and India at Headingley, and dig into what the upcoming season holds for cricket fans. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025 · 42 min
On The Front Foot Episode 219: An assessment of the World Test Championship final
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney assess the World Test Championship final, discussing how South Africa made it to the winner's circle. And ‘Remember This’ goes back 50 years to recall a unique one day record. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 5, 2025 · 32 min
On The Front Foot Episode 218: A tribute to Tristy
This week on On The Front Foot, we pay tribute to David 'Tristy' Trist, a former Black Caps coach who passed away this week. We also look back on Gary Stead's legacy as a Black Caps coach. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2025 · 48 min
On The Front Foot Episode 217: Should cricket teams allow injury subs?
This week, a pass mark for the New Zealand A team in Bangladesh, did the England/Zimbabwe test prove better than expected - and should cricket teams be allowed injury subs? Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2025 · 42 min
On The Front Foot Episode 216: Celebrating a win over Bangladesh
This week on On The Front Foot, NZ A side co-captain Nick Kelly joins us to celebrate the recent win over Bangladesh - and explains how improving humility can help the England test team through their busy season. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2025 · 45 min
On The Front Foot Episode 215: Pondering a rearranged World Test Championship
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss Wisden editor Lawrence Booth’s suggestions for a rearranged World Test Championship, and the bizarre finish to a Women’s T20 qualifier in Thailand. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2025 · 47 min
On The Front Foot Episode 214: What do fans want from the NZA tour of Bangladesh?
This week, Wisden editor Lawrence Booth explains his strong views on the current top level administration for the game and high performance coach Paul Wiseman details what is wanted from the NZA tour of Bangladesh. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2025 · 35 min
On The Front Foot Episode 213: The merits of NZ Cricket partnering with MLC
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the merits of New Zealand Cricket’s plan to join Major League Cricket, give their reactions to the Wisden Almanacs challenge to the ICC, and pay tribute to the late Keith Stackpole. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2025 · 44 min
On the Front Foot Episode 212: Is the Black Caps coaching system fit for purpose?
In this edition of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland as they investigate whether the Black Caps coaching system is fit for purpose. They also discuss the valuable housing experience for New Zealand’s ‘A’ squad, and if Jimmy Anderson deserves a knighthood. Your views welcome onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 9, 2025 · 37 min
On The Front Foot Episode 211: Saluting the winners of the NZC Awards
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway as they salute the winners of the NZC Awards. They also acknowledge the six year tenure of Black Caps Coach Gary Stead, and pay tribute to the Plunket Shield winners. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2025 · 30 min
On The Front Foot Episode 210: Reviewing the latest T20 campaigns
This week, joined by Peter Holland, we review the Black Caps' and White Ferns' T20 campaigns, and await the outcome of a showdown between the players and administrators over rights issues and contracts under legal examination. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2025 · 29 min
On The Front Foot Episode 209: Will a Saudi-backed T20 league add to the international game?
Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney raise the question of if another T20 league out of Saudi Arabia will add to the quality of the international game. They also discuss the squared series with Sri Lanka for the White Ferns, and whether Plunket Shield cricket deserves greater promotion from NZ Cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.