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On The Front Foot

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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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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On The Front Foot Episode 251: Decision time for NZ Cricket

This week on On the Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney chat about the looming decision for NZ Cricket; is it BBL or NZ20? Is crickets integrity under threat from below strength teams playing meaningless series? And, sad farewells for Trevor 'TG' McMahon.  Your thoughts and views welcome at [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 202638 min

On The Front Foot Episode 251: Reviewing the WT20 Final

This week on On the Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the WT20 Final, looking at what the Black Caps need to do to take that final step.  Plus, they discuss a Kiwi bowler’s once in nearly 250 years record, and the two legends of the women’s game who are calling it quits.  Your thoughts and views welcome at [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 202636 min

On The Front Foot Episode 250: The Black Caps' journey to the WT20 Final

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney celebrate a trip to the WT20 Final, breaking down the Black Caps’ journey there.   Plus, English journalist Tim Wigmore poses the question of if India is to blame for the lack of integrity in the WT20, and they discuss if the Zimbabwe tour has been a benefit for the White Ferns.  Send your thoughts to [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 202637 min

On The Front Foot Episode 249: Black Caps set for WT20 semifinals after late innings recovery

This week on On The Front Foot, a late innings recovery has the Black Caps in line for a semifinal clash at the WT20. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to review the Sri Lanka match and Peter Fulton reflected on his time as Canterbury’s coach. Plus, politics trump sport as England’s Hundred Auction looms. Send your thoughts to [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202651 min

On The Front Foot Episode 248: Black Caps make the last 8 for the WT20

This week, the Black Caps make the last 8 for the WT20, but rain and Zimbabwe eliminate the Aussies - and we wonder if we should be concerned by the departure of another top coach. Later, Remeber This looks back on February 1978. Your views welcome: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202647 min

On The Front Foot Episode 247: A review of the Blackcaps performance in the WT20 opening matches

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the Blackcaps opening matches at the WT20 championship.  Plus they add suggestions to the 73 changes made to the Laws of Cricket. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202632 min

On The Front Foot Episode 246: Will NZ make it to the WT20 semi-finals?

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by Peter Holland to break down whether New Zealand has a side that can make it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.  Plus, they ask how serious Pakistan's threat of boycotting the match with India is, and offer birthday greetings to one of the country’s fastest bowlers.  Send your thoughts to [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 202648 min

On The Front Foot Episode 245: Analysing Brendon McCullum's coaching technique

Former Black Caps coach John Bracewell joins the podcast to analyse the coaching of Brendon McCullum and also voice his confidence in the current group of Black Caps. Later, we review four T20 matches against India and identify who should be our No 1 side in the WT20. Your views welcome: [email protected]   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 202650 min

On The Front Foot Episode 244: Looking back on the ODI series win in India

Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell join the podcast to celebrate the outstanding ODI series win in India, the first in 33 years. Later, we wonder if England cricket coach Brendan McCullum will join Scott Robertson on the unwanted coaches list. Your views welcome: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202639 min

On The Front Foot Episode 243: Saluting Daryl Mitchell's century in ODI win

On the Front Foot salutes champion batsman Daryl Mitchell after his performance helped the Black Caps beat out India. We also take a look at the Ashes post-mortem in England - and a leading curator joins us as we investigate what makes New Zealand pitches as good as they are for test cricket. Your views welcome [email protected]. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 202650 min

On The Front Foot: Episode 242

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney was joined by former Ashes-winning captain Mike Gatting to review England’s failed series efforts. Plus, they assess the Black Caps WT20 squad that’s just been named. Send your thoughts to [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 202645 min

On The Front Foot Episode 241: Reflecting on victory in the West Indes test series

With the West Indies test series over, Herald cricket writer Andrew Alderson joined us to reflect on the successes, Under 19 coach Anton Devcich joins to assess the side chosen for the upcoming event and we reflect on the chances of Brendan McCullum retaining the England coaching job. Your views [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 202544 min

On The Front Foot Episode 240: Neil Wagner on the Second Test

Blackcap Neil Wagner joins On the Front Foot this week to review the Basin Reserve test And, former Blackcap Richard Reid offers an insight from and administrators position on the current impasse in the administration.  Your views welcome: [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 202541 min

On The Front Foot Episode 239: Reviewing the international cricket landscape

Encouraging result for the West Indies, further humiliation for England and dissension in the board room at NZC. Peter Holland joins us again along with West Indian broadcaster Andrew Mason to review the international cricket landscape.  Your views welcome: [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 8, 202545 min

On The Front Foot Episode 238: Reviewing the first Ashes test

This week on On The Front Foot, we're joined by Peter Holland to review the first Ashes test, we suggest some changes England need to make and review the Black Caps' test squad. We also discuss South Africa’s winning style and enjoy a mastermind session with Monty Panesar. Your views welcome: [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 202539 min

On The Front Foot Episode 237: Reviewing the achievements of Daryl Mitchell

This week, we're joined by Peter Holland post-ODI series, and we review the achievements of World No 1 ODI batsman Daryl Mitchell. Later, we propose our test team for the Windies series, assess the teams for the Ashes and deliver a bouncer at the BCCI. Your views welcome: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202533 min

On The Front Foot Episode 236: How can NZ get to the upper echelon of the women's game?

This week, former White Fern Emily Drumm joins the podcast to discuss what New Zealand needs to do to get to the upper echelon of the women's game. Later, West Indian commentator Andrew Mason details the likely Wests Indies test squad, and Remember This looks back on November in Brisbane 1985. Your views welcome: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 202551 min

On The Front Foot Episode 235: Were England here on holiday?

This week was a clean sweep for Blackcaps over England in ODI’s, did England come for a holiday? Kane ends is T20 international career, changes to the one day rules explained by top umpire Wayne Knights and disappointing end to one day career for one of the greats of the women's game, your views appreciated email [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 202550 min

On The Front Foot Episode 234: Could New Zealand have a place in the Big Bash?

This week we head across the Tasman and we're joined by former Aussie spinner Xavier Doherty to assess the likely make up of the Aussie team for the first Ashes test. Later, we discuss whether Australian cricket would accept a New Zealand team in the BBL. Your views welcome: [email protected]   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 202532 min

On The Front Foot Episode 233: Can the Black Caps improve ahead of their latest T20 series?

This week, the Black Caps need to improve to match England in the upcoming T20 series, and our White Ferns are still in semi-final contention at the World Cup, just. Plus, should we be striving for a team in the Aussie Big Bash League? We're also joined on the podcast by former Black Caps coach Wally Lees. Your views welcome: [email protected]. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 202536 min
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