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On The Front Foot

Newstalk ZBwww.newstalkzb.co.nz
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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Episodes

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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 202451 min

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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 04, 202438 min

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: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 26, 202440 min

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: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202442 min

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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 08, 202436 min

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: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202441 min

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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 23, 202449 min

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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 10, 202455 min

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.

Dec 20, 202345 min

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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 11, 202335 min

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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 02, 202344 min

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: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 22, 202334 min

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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 16, 202334 min

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 onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Nov 10, 202331 min

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: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 05, 202329 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....

Nov 02, 202324 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 29, 202334 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 infor...

Oct 23, 202336 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 19, 202332 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 14, 202330 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 10, 202332 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.

Oct 06, 202334 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 27, 202347 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 21, 202340 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 13, 202339 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....

Sep 07, 202349 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 29, 202347 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 22, 202333 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 10, 202347 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.

Aug 02, 202341 min
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