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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Nov 2, 2023 · 23 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 148
With three successive losses for the Black Caps, is the chance of a Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal slipping away from New Zealand? This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the team's chances, and Jeremy questions the use of sub fieldsmen for the players who’ve made centuries and are feeling fatigued. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 29, 2023 · 34 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 147
The Blackcaps fall just short of beating Australia in CWC23- we review the game and the exploits of batsmen Rachin Ravindra and Jimmy Neesham, and Warren Lees joins us with his reflections and to pay tribute to Bishen Bedi, who died this week. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2023 · 36 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 146
In this episode of On the Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the first loss for the Black Caps at the CWC23 and ask whether England is already a goner after facing three losses. They also have a chat about Bracewell’s remarkable personal achievement and give their congratulations. Commentator Garth Gallaway joined the pair to discuss the pros and cons of the match against India. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2023 · 32 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 145
Four from four now for the Black Caps at the Cricket World Cup. Do we dare contemplate a semi-final berth just yet ahead of the clash with the unbeaten Indian team? Plus, White Fern Suzie Bates completed a remarkable personal milestone in South Africa. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former Black Cap Gary Troup for this episode of On The Front Foot. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2023 · 29 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 144
Former Blackcaps left arm spinner Evan Gray joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to offer his views of the Black Caps performance in winning three from three at the World Cup. They also discussed whether or not cricket should be part of the Olympics in 2028, and the controversy that arose when New Zealand claimed a stumping against The Netherlands but was declined by the TMO. Share your views here: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2023 · 31 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 143
In this edition former Wellington player Peter Holland joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to review game two for the Black Caps at CWC23 against the Netherlands. They also looked ahead to upcoming matches in Chennai. Send your views to: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2023 · 34 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 142
This week Bryan Waddle, Jeremy Coney, and journalist Andrew Alderson eat a piece of humble pie celebrating a thumping first up win over World Cup holders England. None of us expected such a margin of victory. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2023 · 47 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 141
Warren Lees, coach of the 1991 Blackcaps joins us to reflect on how much cricket has changed at the World Cup since he and Coney played in England in 1979, when prize money was not an issue. Now, the winning team will earn US$1 million. Your reaction welcome onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2023 · 40 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 140
Did the Blackcaps get any real value from the four One Day Internationals in England, preparation progress a fortnight out from the start of the World Cup, Australian spinners share of unwanted record and who bowls the best Yorker in international cricket. Your views welcome onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 13, 2023 · 38 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 139
This week Waddle and Coney come together from opposite sides of the world to assess the Black Caps World Cup squad that was just announced. How does it measure up? They also discussed the NZ A team’s success in Australia, and if any college first eleven could match the 1964 CBHS 1st XI. Send your views to: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 7, 2023 · 48 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 138
Sparkling victories in the final T20’s over England and Williamson’s availability for World Cup applauded. We discuss options for the squad to be named next week, new Cricket CEO details his goals for the new job, and White Ferns prepare for a short form tour of South Africa. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2023 · 47 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 137
Gary Stead is still pondering whether Kane Williamson will be fit enough for the World Cup - he has under two weeks to decide - if he’s not, we discuss who should take his place. A former England Test batter talks about his role as Blackcaps batting coach and why is it only left handers who seem to fit the elegant category? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2023 · 32 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 136
Was much achieved from the Blackcaps T20 series against UAE. Is Ben Stokes return for the World Cup universally accepted? Confirmation of South Africa’s plans for the WTC this summer and we remember the short life of a popular Blackcap of the 1970’s onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2023 · 46 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 135
Is the ODI squad named for England a pointer to the World Cup side? Still question marks over Kane Williamson, have the White Ferns shown significant development in the first year of full contracts? England and Australia are still grizzling over penalties for slow over rates in The Ashes - your thoughts welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2023 · 40 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 134
Ashes series reviewed as Australia take the spoils. Pace bowler retires ending an enduring partnership and in the same week the Ashes test ended. 67 years on England celebrate another amazing performance, share your views onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26, 2023 · 52 min
On The Front Foot: Episode - 133
A review of the Ashes as everyone dries out after Old Trafford, former England spinner Vic Marks joins us to add his assessment, two new names in the Blackcaps T20 squad for UAE and England, and Jeremy has a shot at solving the over rate issue test sides face including a no dickhead policy your view welcome onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2023 · 45 min
On The Front Foot - Episode 132
Will the Ashes be decided at Old Trafford? We assess the chances. What did the White Ferns achieve from the tour to Sri Lanka? Caribbean Cricket Crisis - is it terminal? We remember the World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford venue for this weeks test. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2023 · 38 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 131
England keep the Ashes alive, is the pressure back on Australia? Changes in the Blackcaps, Jurgenson leaves and Stead reappointed for 2 years. What keeps an ugly feud between two greats of the game going? Turmoil in the West Indies they fail to qualify for the World Cup - your views onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 4, 2023 · 50 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 130
Ashes Test controversy analysed, White Ferns drop series to Sri Lanka for the first time, section to the racism report on English cricket and will Kane Williamson be fit in time for a gruelling World Cup schedule? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2023 · 51 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 129
Exciting first match in the Ashes Australia take the early advantage, we conduct a post-mortem on the opening encounter, Leigh Kasparek celebrates a return to the White Ferns and we remember one of the great New Zealand performances at Trent Bridge 50 years ago. Your views welcome onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.