On The Front Foot

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 [email protected]   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: [email protected]. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 @[email protected]   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected]  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the first test against Sri Lanka. Then, joined by Peter Holland, they offer some selection options for the second test in Galle, playing on the same surface as the first. Your views are welcome at [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, leg spinner Ish Sodhi joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to share his excitement for the upcoming season. Tim Southee also stopped by to give an insight into the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Send your views to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to reflect on a washed out test and assess the White Ferns team selected for the WT20 in Dubai. They also discussed whether or not the World Test Championship needs an overhaul. Send your thoughts to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Firebirds all-rounder Nathan Smith as he celebrates his first Black Caps contract. Darryl Mitchell dropped by to chat his preparations for the test against Afghanistan, and the boys discuss the question of if Joe Root is England’s best batsman. Send your views to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are focusing their attention on the World Test Championship, as a number of test series give teams the opportunity to earn points on the road to the final. Also on the agenda is the White Ferns’ preparations for the Women’s WT20 in UAE, and some cricket history – a segment of cricket of humour with a slice of an after-dinner speech. Send your thoughts to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney dig into the World Cricketers Union’s desire to address the broken and unsustainable cricket calendar, which it says is confusing and chaotic. Do they have any chance? And, they talk about the onerous task our administrators face in trying to secure top players on a national contract. Send your thoughts to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot it’s a reunion for the old commentary team as John Parker joins Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to assess the Black Caps squad for the subcontinent, and what conditions they’re set to face. Michael Bracewell also joins the boys, taking a look at this week’s 60-year test cricket milestone. Send your views to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney reflect on the likely make up of the test team set to play Afghanistan in India. Plus, they’re joined by Garth Gallaway as they pay their respects to an England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who passed away at 55, and remember one of the greats of the game, Bert Sutcliffe, 75 years on. Send your thoughts to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is cricket losing control of its test cricketers? As fewer players are signing with NZC, former first class cricketer Peter Holland joins us to discuss the current problem, what kind of team is likely to play the test against Afghanistan and in India. Plus, will the current England side be tougher to beat in December than the side that last toured here? Your views welcome: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the The West Indies showed a marked improvement at Trent Bridge - but can they extend it for the third test? Later, we discuss if there's a quick fix for the White Ferns ahead of their next world T20 in October, and who should be the next Black Caps bowling coach? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discussed whether the West Indies improve enough to be competitive with England. Brian Lara thinks that Jimmy Anderson is the greatest fast bowler to have played the game, what do the boys think? And, how can the White Ferns improve after the disastrous series in England? Send your thoughts to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by commentator Andrew Mason from Barbados to preview the test series in England. Plus, the Black Caps contract offers include a future pace bowling trio, and the White Ferns are struck with weather issues as they strive for a win in England. Your views welcome, send them to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former first-class player Peter Holland. On their agenda was the WT20 final, what the White Ferns can do to find their way back to winning, and England’s new test line up for their series with the West Indies. Plus, they took a look at the new book ‘True to the Spirit of Cricket’, which pays tribute to Don Neely. Your thoughts welcome at [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On the Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined once more by cricket writer Andrew Alderson. They discussed the final four of the WT20, gave an assessment of the Super Eights, and dug into the repercussions of Kane Williamson turning down a central contract for NZ Cricket. Send your thoughts to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by cricket reporter Andrew Alderson to take a look at where the Black Caps are at. The team has returned home after the missing the Super Eights at the WT20 and a performance review seems to be in order. On top of that, the boys bid a white ball farewell to Trent Boult. Send your thoughts to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney take a look at New Zealand’s early exit from the T20 World Cup. Black Caps coach Warren Lees joined them to review the loss to the West Indies, and offer some ideas about how to move on and the need for a comprehensive review. Send your thoughts to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, there was a humiliating loss to Afghanistan for the Black Caps. Expert Garth Gallaway joins the podcast to assess and analyse the failings and confirm where improvement is needed - quickly. Your views welcome here: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re one week out from the T20 World Cup and this week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney began their analysis. Former Australian spinner Xavier Doherty joined them to assess the Australian team, and Devon Conway confirmed that he is fit and ready for the Carribean. Send your views to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney dig into T20 cricket. Will the Black Caps be at a disadvantage without warmup matches? Does the T20 game need some rule changes to make the contest between bat and ball more even? Send your thoughts to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss whether Colin Munro was blacklisted by NZ Cricket. Time has caught up with Jimmy Anderson, England cricket is facing financial challenges, and a young cricketer on the way up reflects on his first tour with the Black Caps. Your views are welcome at [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.