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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Mar 11, 2025 · 40 min
On The Front Foot Episode 208: Recapping the Champions Trophy final
This week on On The Front Foot- the guys award a pass mark to the Black Caps despite losing the final of the Champions Trophy, and they discuss the encouraging start to home series for the White Ferns. The duo also wonder why selection for the Black Caps eludes the Central Districts skipper. Send your views to: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 3, 2025 · 40 min
On The Front Foot Episode 207: Reviewing the first round of the Champions Trophy
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the first round of the Champions Trophy, and rate the Black Caps’ chances in the semi-final against South Africa. They’re joined Garth Gallaway as well as Rachin Ravindra who offer up their thoughts. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2025 · 43 min
On The Front Foot Episode 206: Black Caps claim 'emphatic' win in first Champions Trophy clash
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the Black Caps’ opening their Champions Trophy campaign with an emphatic win over the defending champions. Plus, Craig McMillan joins to recall the only other occasion New Zealand has won an ICC white ball tournament, 25 years ago. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2025 · 40 min
On The Front Foot Episode 205: The Black Caps' positive start towards the Champions Trophy
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former coach Warren Lees as they acknowledge the Black Caps’ positive start in the build up to the Champions Trophy. Lees also recalls his part in a piece of cricket history taking place 42 years ago this week in ‘Remember This’. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 3, 2025 · 42 min
On The Front Foot Episode 204: Celebrating success and paying tribute
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland as they paid tribute to the 2024 International Women’s Player of the Year, Amelia Kerr. Johnny Basset Graham and Will Young are celebrating the T20 tiles for Wellington and the Central Districts, and the boys also discuss the upset from the Aussies as none of their players were named in the Wisden test team of 2024. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2025 · 46 min
On The Front Foot Episode 203: Paying tribute to the career of Ravi Ashwin
Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former Black Caps coach John Bracewell to pay tribute to the amazing career of Ravi Ashwin. He also offers some thoughts on the challenges faced by New Zealand’s spinners, and former Black Cap Paul Wiseman delivers a positive analysis of our Under-19 players and the successes at the National championships. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2025 · 34 min
On The Front Foot Episode 202: Can the Black Caps claim the Champions Trophy?
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to discuss whether the Black Caps ODI squad is capable of winning the Champions Trophy. Jeremy puts forward a strong case for the status quo in test cricket, and the boys pay tribute to Martin ‘Guppy’ Guptil’s successful career after the announcement of his retirement. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2024 · 41 min
On The Front Foot Episode 201: Virat Kohli's arrogant behaviour
This week on On The Front Foot calls out Virat Kohli's arrogance and lenient penalty for behaviour at MCG, introduces a new player to the Blackcaps, shares encouraging news from former Blackcaps bowling coach about the depth in the New Zealand game. Your views welcome @onthefoot@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2024 · 38 min
On The Front Foot Episode 200: Marking the Black Caps' performances
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney mark the performances of both the Black Caps players and the team as a whole after the test season comes to a close. They also discuss whether Kane Williamson has played his last test for the Black Caps, and Mitchell Santner’s appointment as white ball captain. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2024 · 42 min
On The Front Foot Episode 199: Looking for positives of the Black Caps v England series
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to look for positives as the Black Caps prepare for their final test against England. Bryan joined the Hospitality Marquee to get former England Captain Mike Gatting’s thoughts on the series, and the boys celebrate the First XI NZ Cricket Hall of Fame inductees. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 1, 2024 · 42 min
On The Front Foot Episode 198: Dropped catches lose matches
Black Caps say dropped catches not a major issue, we beg to differ, joined by Garth Gallaway to discuss the issue and the test, and also we offer some penalties for the ICC to deal with slack over rates. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2024 · 41 min
On The Front Foot Episode 197: Recapping a humiliating loss for the Aussie side
We recap a humiliating loss for the Aussie cricketers, discuss our picks to play for the Black Caps at Hagley and we go back 46 years and reminisce with Richard Collinge about the test win over England in 1978. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 18, 2024 · 41 min
On The Front Foot Episode 196: Thanks for the memories Tim Southee
Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former Black Caps coach Warren Lees as they reminisce about the international career of Tim Southee. Plus, they discuss if it will be four seamers for the first test at Hagley Oval, and the fairness of the concussion substitute in domestic cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2024 · 36 min
On The Front Foot Episode 195: The commentary career of Jonathan Agnew
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by special guest Jonathan “Aggers” Agnew, who’s been a commentator on the BBC’s Test Match Special programme for over 30 years. They discussed his extensive career covering the game, and dug into what the England team will be bringing to the three test series coming up in a couple of weeks. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 5, 2024 · 39 min
On The Front Foot Episode 194: Celebrating the men's and women's success
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney celebrate both the men’s and women’s game. The discuss the Black Caps’ historic test series win over India, and are joined by White Fern Georgia Plimmer from the celebration tour after the Ferns took the WT20 title. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 30, 2024 · 38 min
On The Front Foot Episode 193: Celebrating Santner's success
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney celebrate the success of Mitchell Santner in the second test against India and reflect on England’s loss in Pakistan. They also offer up their congratulations to the White Ferns for their achievements in the ODI series. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2024 · 46 min
On The Front Foot Episode 192: Celebrating the weekend's success
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to celebrate the weekend’s success. It was cricket heaven for fans of the Black Caps and White Ferns, both finding triumph on the international stage. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2024 · 39 min
On The Front Foot Episode 191: Lineup predictions for the Bengaluru test
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to give their predictions on the lineup for the Bengaluru test. They also pay tribute to Black Cap Brian Hastings who passed away last week, and celebrate the White Ferns’ success in reaching the semifinal of the WT20. Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2024 · 30 min
On The Front Foot: Options available for Southee's replacement
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by commentator and writer Andrew Alderson to analyse the options available for Southee's replacement as Black Caps skipper, and how can the Black Caps turn around their performance against India? Plus, a lucrative pay increase for IPL contracted players. Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2024 · 44 min
On The Front Foot Episode 189: Reviewing the Sri Lanka tour failure
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to review the failure that was the Sri Lanka tour and discuss the changes that will be needed for the upcoming Indian tour. Plus, they pay tribute to a distinguished administrator who died this week. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.