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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May 9, 2024 · 52 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 168
This week on On The Front Foot Bryan and Jeremy were joined by the most respected voice in Women’s Cricket to assess the state of the women’s game and relive a great moment in her personal career. Plus, West Indian commentator Andrew Mason called in from the Caribbean to provide an insight into the preparation for the WT20. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1, 2024 · 51 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 167
This week on On The Front Foot Bryan and Jeremy were joined by commentator Garth Gallaway to discuss the team named for the WT20, the positives and their reservations. They were also joined by the author of ‘Three Quicks’, a new book that gives tribute to Boult Soothe and Wagner. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2024 · 50 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 166
Bay Oval missed out on hosting a test with England, Jeremy Coney and Bryan Waddle dove in to discuss whether it had a fair chance. They also gave tribute to a Black Cap master leggie, and discussed how many of the B team heading to Pakistan will make the WT20 squad. Your comments are always welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 8, 2024 · 50 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 165
This week- The White Ferns end the season on a winning note, the Firebirds' coach celebrates success in the first season in charge, a record score at the home of cricket. Later, we remember a bizarre test match 40 years on. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 27, 2024 · 34 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 164
On the show this week Bryan and Jeremy discussed what value would be gained from the five T20s taking place in Pakistan. They also went into the batting woes costing the White Ferns, and reminisce on one of the greatest innings from a Black Cap star in World Cup Cricket. Send your comments to onthefrontfood20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2024 · 50 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 163
With the Black Caps' losing run against Australia extended, former Aussie spinner Xavier Doherty joined Bryan and Jeremy to analyse the series. A Black Cap reveals a controversial view on the loss, and a member of the 1974 team that won against Australia joined for a chat. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 4, 2024 · 38 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 162
The Black Caps have sustained a heavy defeat once again to Australia - Jeremy Coney and Bryan Waddle established a roundtable post mortem with former Aussie spinner Xavier Doherty to further punish themselves. Your views welcome onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2024 · 40 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 161
This week, there's a post-mortem on the Chappell Hadlee series thumping, and speculation about the first test eleven. Later, there's discussion about our last test win over the Aussies and reflection 50 years on from our first-ever win over Australia. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 18, 2024 · 42 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 160
This week, a serious injury hurdle for Kyle Jamieson kept him out for the rest of the year, and we assessed the series win over South Africa with coach Gary Stead We also look ahead to the Aussies and remember a South African legend. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 8, 2024 · 35 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 159
On The Front Foot this week reviews the first test against South Africa and the contribution from Ravindra and Williamson- can Williamson reach the 50 test hundred milestone, 19 needed. And we recall a great cricketing moment from 34 years ago at Lancaster Park Christchurch. Your views welcome onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2024 · 41 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 158
This week, test cricket shows its value in India and Australia. Former CD spinner, ‘Duffy’, Stu Duff joins us to admire the quality of the cricket and offer an assessment of our test team to play South Africa. We welcome your views and answer your queries at: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2024 · 48 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 157
This week, we're joined by former test opener Bruce Edgar as we reflect on the 4-1 series T20 win over Pakistan. Later, we select the OTTF first test team, who we’d like to see chosen and celebrate the encouraging start for our Under-19 team at the CWCU19 World Cup in South Africa. Your thoughts welcomed onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2024 · 55 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 156
Bryan and Jeremy are back for the first episode of On The Front Foot of 2024. Joined by former Black Cap John Parker, they assessed the state of test cricket after the naming of the South African Team. They also saluted the young men chosen for the Under-19 World Cup, and remember some of the lighter moments in test cricket. Send your input to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2023 · 44 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 155
In the final episode of On The Front Foot for the year, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by Garth Gallaway and Andrew Alderson for a review of the Black Caps’ achievements. They also gave tribute to Black Cap 154, Derek Stirling, who died at 62, as well as a comment from Mike Atherton on the international schedule run by the ICC. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2023 · 34 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 154
On this episode of On The Front Foot the Dhaka Pitch is scrutinised, Phillip’s batting is celebrated, and the question is asked whether he should bat higher in the Black Caps’ upcoming tests. The boys also discussed a strange and unusual dismissal, and how strong the white ball team for the home series is. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 2, 2023 · 43 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 153
This week Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to review the Black Caps performance in their first test against Bangladesh. Was it up to standard? Will the introduction of a shot clock help speed up the one-day game? They also entered the debated over Lou Vincent's lifetime ban. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2023 · 34 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 152
We give a pass mark to the Blackcaps finishing fourth at the 2023 Cricket World Cup- and recap the event. Later, commentator Garth Gallaway and former Blackcaps coach Warren Lees offer their assessment of the World Cup and comment on suggestions the event needs changes. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2023 · 33 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 151
The Black Caps are out of the World Cup after being outplayed by India. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Cricket Tragic Keiran Gaudin and former Black Cap Warren Lees to assess the below par effort. They also discussed the legitimacy of changing a pitch on the eve of a World Cup semifinal, and the criticism Indian cricket has received since. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2023 · 30 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 150
The Blackcaps have all but qualified for the World Cup semifinals. Former Canterbury and Central Districts cricketer Jarrod Englefield joined Bryan and Jeremy to assess the teams last round-robin match. He also revealed that he’s in the record book for being timed out in a club game in Marlborough. They also discussed if Glenn Maxwell’s double hundred was the greatest one-day innings that’s ever happened. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 5, 2023 · 29 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 149
Despite a commanding batting effort, the Blackcaps are still short of a semi final berth at CWC23. Where did they fall short against Pakistan? This question is addressed with the help of commentator Garth Gallaway- and have they the bowling attack to ensure a win over Sri Lanka in the final match? Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.