This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the frustration in local cricket circles at a planned technology levy that would bump up the cost of playing the game. Are umpires doing enough to deal with test match over rates? Jeremy says no. And the West Indies were bowled out for 27, reviving memories of Sabina Park. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 18, 2025•41 min
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the single change England has made for the Lord's Test – should they have made more? They also discuss the mostly-predictable Black Caps test squad named for Zimbabwe, and the retirement of one of the game’s greats which happened 35 years ago this week. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 10, 2025•40 min
This week on On The Front Foot, Craig McMillan joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to talk about the progress being made by the White Ferns A Team over in England. They also discuss the predictable T20 squad named for the Zimbabwe series and who should be going over for it, as well as the controversy in the Caribbean. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 03, 2025•41 min
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by Tim Wigmore to delve into the history of test cricket – detailed in Wigmore’s new book. They discuss the difference between the teams in the first test between England and India at Headingley, and dig into what the upcoming season holds for cricket fans. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 26, 2025•43 min
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney assess the World Test Championship final, discussing how South Africa made it to the winner's circle. And ‘Remember This’ goes back 50 years to recall a unique one day record. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 17, 2025•43 min
This week on On The Front Foot, we pay tribute to David 'Tristy' Trist, a former Black Caps coach who passed away this week. We also look back on Gary Stead's legacy as a Black Caps coach. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 05, 2025•32 min
This week, a pass mark for the New Zealand A team in Bangladesh, did the England/Zimbabwe test prove better than expected - and should cricket teams be allowed injury subs? Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com . LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2025•49 min
This week on On The Front Foot, NZ A side co-captain Nick Kelly joins us to celebrate the recent win over Bangladesh - and explains how improving humility can help the England test team through their busy season. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2025•43 min
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss Wisden editor Lawrence Booth’s suggestions for a rearranged World Test Championship, and the bizarre finish to a Women’s T20 qualifier in Thailand. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2025•45 min
This week, Wisden editor Lawrence Booth explains his strong views on the current top level administration for the game and high performance coach Paul Wiseman details what is wanted from the NZA tour of Bangladesh. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com . LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 08, 2025•47 min
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the merits of New Zealand Cricket’s plan to join Major League Cricket, give their reactions to the Wisden Almanacs challenge to the ICC, and pay tribute to the late Keith Stackpole. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 29, 2025•36 min
In this edition of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland as they investigate whether the Black Caps coaching system is fit for purpose. They also discuss the valuable housing experience for New Zealand’s ‘A’ squad, and if Jimmy Anderson deserves a knighthood. Your views welcome onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 21, 2025•45 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 09, 2025•37 min
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: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2025•31 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 19, 2025•30 min
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: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com . LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 11, 2025•40 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 03, 2025•40 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 20, 2025•44 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 12, 2025•41 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Feb 03, 2025•42 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 23, 2025•46 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 16, 2025•35 min
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 @onthefoot@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2024•41 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 19, 2024•38 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 10, 2024•42 min
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: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 01, 2024•42 min
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: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2024•41 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 18, 2024•42 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 12, 2024•36 min
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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 05, 2024•39 min
