
On The Front Foot
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On The Front Foot Episode 176: How can the White Ferns return to winning?
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.

On the Front Foot: Episode 175
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.

On The Front Foot: Episode 174
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 The Front Foot Episode 173: An early exit from the WT20
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.

On The Front Foot: Episode 172
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.

On The Front Foot: Episode 171
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.

On The Front Foot: Episode 170
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.

On The Front Foot: Episode 169
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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.

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

On The Front Foot: Episode 128
Are Test teams deliberately ignoring the over rates and ICC does nothing to fix it? We discuss that issue as well review the WTC final, preview the Ashes and come to grips with another major Blackcaps injury and your views welcome [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot: Episode 127
Has England's comfortable win over Ireland helped their preparation for the Ashes, the WTC final is under way at The Oval, the White Ferns are back in action preparing for Sri Lanka, and who should captain the All Time NZ test team we selected in the last edition? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.