On The Front Foot
Episodes
On The Front Foot: Episode 156
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 te...
On The Front Foot: Episode 155
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Front Foot: Episode 154
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ba...
On The Front Foot: Episode 153
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to review the Black Caps performance in their first test against Bangladesh. W...
On The Front Foot: Episode 152
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Front Foot: Episode 151
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Front Foot: Episode 150
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Blackcaps have all but qualified for the World Cup semifinals. Former Canterbury and Central Districts cricketer Jarrod Englefield joined Bryan...
On The Front Foot: Episode 149
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 qu...
On The Front Foot: Episode 148
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Front Foot: Episode 147
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 War...
On The Front Foot: Episode 146
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
On The Front Foot: Episode 145
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 unbea...
On The Front Foot: Episode 144
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fro...
On The Front Foot: Episode 143
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Front Foot: Episode 142
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 hold...
On The Front Foot: Episode 141
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Front Foot: Episode 140
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Front Foot: Episode 139
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
On The Front Foot: Episode 138
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Front Foot: Episode 137
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 disc...
On The Front Foot: Episode 136
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Was much achieved from the Blackcaps T20 series against UAE. Is Ben Stokes return for the World Cup universally accepted? Confirmation of South Africa...
On The Front Foot: Episode 135
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Front Foot: Episode 134
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
On The Front Foot: Episode - 133
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Front Foot - Episode 132
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Crisi...
On The Front Foot: Episode 131
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
England keep the Ashes alive, is the pressure back on Australia? Changes in the Blackcaps, Jurgenson leaves and Stead reappointed for 2 years. What ke...
On The Front Foot: Episode 130
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Kan...
On The Front Foot: Episode 129
22 Jun 2023
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Exciting first match in the Ashes Australia take the early advantage, we conduct a post-mortem on the opening encounter, Leigh Kasparek celebrates a r...
On The Front Foot: Episode 128
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 As...
On The Front Foot: Episode 127
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Front Foot: Episode 126
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the front foot this week goes back to the Wonderful Days of summer and we’re joined by former sparring partner John Parker to select our All Time...
On The Front Foot: Episode 125
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Wisden editor joins us to celebrate the 160th edition of of the most famous sports book in the world and Jeremy looks at the diminishing...
On The Front Foot - Episode 124
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we reflect on the Pakistan tour and how many of the team will feature in the World Cup squad, what value is the IPL to our Blackcap players,...
On The Front Foot - Episode 123
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq offers our spin bowlers expert help in Pakistan, an impressive debut for Canterbury allrounder Cole ...
On The Front Foot: Episode 122
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The week, Blackcap Mark Chapman joins us to reflect on his remarkable batting form in the T20 series in Pakistan and White Fern Maddy Green gives her ...
On The Front Foot: Episode 121
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Darryl Mitchell joins us this week celebrating a win in his 50th T20 international, we remember the power of Ben Stokes game in beating the Blackcaps ...
On The Front Foot - Episode 120
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ish Sodhi joins us this week as the Blackcaps prepare for the T20 and ODI series in Pakistan detailing his expectations. What is Ben Stokes wish for t...
On The Front Foot: Episode 119
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How serious will Kane Williamson's injury be for the Blackcaps at the World Cup and is there an obvious replacement, NZ ‘A’ chase down a win over ...
On The Front Foot: Episode 118
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket awards presented, we give them the seal of approval, Blackcaps blitz Sri Lanka displaying the depth in our game, Jeremy recalls moment when a ...
On the Front Foot - Episode 117
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Blackcaps save their most consistent performance till last to compete a 2-nil series win over Sri Lanka, ending the World test championship with t...
On The Front Foot - Episode 116
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Blackcaps complete another tight victory after the drama of the Basin Reserve, Newstalk ZB journalist Andrew Alderson joins us to discuss the the ...
On The Front Foot - Episode 115
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gavin Larsen gives up selection for and overseas appointment, is it time for further change at the Blackcaps top level, Amy Satterthwaite bi...
On The Front Foot- Episode 114
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week features a review of the exciting test at the Basin Reserve, joined by journalist Andrew Alderson. Former England pace bowler Gladstone Smal...
On The Front Foot- Episode 113
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we retain our best cricketers like Boult and de Grandholme and allow them to play for the Blackcaps and Franchise teams? A considered view f...
On The Front Foot - Episode 112
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How will the issues facing the White Ferns be fixed? We analyse the two embarrassing losses at the T20 World Cup, late changes to the Blackcaps may al...
On The Front Foot - Episode 111
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we got early look at the England cricket team after their two-day warm up match in Hamilton, White Fern Susie Bates reflects on their warm u...
On The Front Foot - Episode 110
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we review the final T20 game in India, preview a team likely to be chosen for the first test against England, Debbie Hockley talks about the...
On The Front Foot - Episode 109
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we review the three match ODI series with India, we hear from Morne Morkel the new bowling coach for the White Ferns, Craig Findlay talks ab...
On The Front Foot - Episode 108
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we reflect on a commanding performance from the Blackcaps winning an ODI series in Pakistan, we pay tribute to a good friend ‘Bags’ Murr...
On The Front Foot - Episode 107
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps series with Pakistan shared, cricket writer Andrew Alderson joins us to review the series, and also reflect on the year 2022 for New Ze...
On The Front Foot - Episode 106
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition, cricket writer Andrew Alderson joins Bryan and Jeremy to deliver a postmortem on the Black Caps performance in the first test against...
On The Front Foot: Henry Shipley a new name in the Blackcaps one day squad
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two metre Henry, Henry Shipley a new name in the Blackcaps one day squad, all out 15 joins some of the lowest innings totals of all time, and the Gabb...
On The Front Foot - Episode 104
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A change at the top, Southee replaces Williamson as Blackcaps test skipper, former Blackcaps keeper Erv McSWeeney joins Bryan and Jeremy to analyse th...
On The Front Foot - Episode 103
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week a review of the test in Rawalpindi and what will it mean for the Blackcaps tour later this month. Kirsty Bond joins us reflecting on the pos...
On The Front Foot - Episode 101
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Blackcaps confirm their standing as No. 1 in the ICC ODI rankings after the rain-affected series with India, White Ferns coach Ben Sawyer reveals ...
On the Front Foot - Episode 101
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rain, rain go away... What was achieved for the Blackcaps from the T20 series against India, rain frustrated both teams, rain also frustrated the Wome...
On The Front Foot - Episode 100
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 100 of On the Front Foot this week we review the WT20 and give the Blackcaps a pass mark, and assess the squad to play India, Is Ben Stokes...
On the Front Foot - Episode 99
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Blackcaps were outclassed in the WT20 semi-final, we analyse the teams performance, Central Districts Stags coach Rob Walter gives his assessment ...
On the Front Foot - Episode 98
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Net run rate needed to settle the semi finalists in the Blackcaps group at the WT20 have they got what it takes to reach the final. Canterbury coach P...
On the Front Foot - Episode 97
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a stunning first-up win over Australia at the T20 world cup, rain in Melbourne prevents a repeat, test keeper Tom Blundell takes over the F...
On the Front Foot - Episode 96
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Final preparation for the WT20 Championship completed and some areas of improvement are needed, mid-October the start of the Plunket Shield and Robbie...
On the Front Foot - Episode 95
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A pass mark for the WhiteFerns after their Caribbean tour but still area’s where improvement is needed, Blackcaps make steady progress in their tri ...
On the Front Foot - Episode 94
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Blackcaps selector Gavin Larsen joins us with a report card on the A team tour of India, and looks ahead to the tri-series, White Fern Madd...
On the Front Foot - Episode 93
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the Front foot this week we sympathise with late Vinoo Mankad who has carried the burden of one of crickets controversial dismissals the run out ba...
On the Front Foot - Episode 92
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Predictable squad named for the WT20, ICC confirm minor law changes, bizarre finish to the first ODI against West Indies for our White Ferns, Jeremy r...
On the Front Foot - Episode 91
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blackcaps fans express disappointment at the failure in the Chappell Hadlee series we analyse the defects in the one day game, even more disappointmen...
On the Front Foot - Episode 90
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Australia takes the first Chappell Hadlee match, NZ’s coach Rob Walter talks of the challenges of preparing his team for the Indian tour, ...
On the Front Foot - Episode 89
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blackcap Nathan McCullum joins us to share the experiences and challenges that slow bowlers face in the modern game, we assess the NZ’A team and the...
On the Front Foot - Episode 88
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The star of the Northern tour, Darryl Mitchell joins us once again to review the Caribbean tour and his good form. Finn Allen reveals a new dimension ...
On the Front Foot - Episode 87
17 Aug 2022
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The aftermath of Trent Boult opting out of his contract creates a challenging future for cricket administrators worldwide. Ross Taylor shares his thou...
On the Front Foot - Episode 86
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
White Ferns skipper celebrates Bronze, Blackcaps relish an unbeaten 3 nation series, Darryl Mitchell enjoying his success with the Blackcaps and Remem...
On the Front Foot - Episode 85
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week The White Ferns in with a medal chance after an encouraging start in Birmingham, a left arm leg spinner makes his debut for the Blackcaps an...
On the Front Foot - Episode 84
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Blackcaps select a full strength squad for the West Indies tour, Ish Sodhi reveals the changes he’s made to his bowling approach. Jeremy g...
On the Front Foot - Episode 83
20 Jul 2022
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On the Front Foot - Episode 82
14 Jul 2022
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Jeremy Coney escapes the chaos of Sri Lanka and the series squared in Galle.Two from two for the Blackcaps in Ireland Frankie Mackay celebrates the ne...
On the Front Foot - Episode 81
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jeremy Coney takes a peak at the Sri Lankan side that will be playing two tests here in March, we investigate possible Blackcap test team c...
On the Front Foot - Episode 80
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why the Blackcaps lost a series 3-0 after arriving in England with so much potential, former England spinner Vic Marks gives his view on the future of...
On the Front Foot - Episode 79
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A tribute to Don Neely features this week, Jeremy goes in to bat for women’s test matches, Michael Vaughan reminds us of the challenges of Headingle...
On the Front Foot - Episode 78
15 Jun 2022
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While England celebrate a test victory at TrentBridge and a series win, former England captain Michael Vaughan joins us in a post mortem on New Zealan...
On the Front Foot - Episode 77
07 Jun 2022
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A 5 wicket loss at Lords, England great Sir Alastair Cook joins us to assess the first test performance and reflect on the appointment of Ben Sawyer a...
On the Front Foot - Episode 76
01 Jun 2022
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Blackcap Darryl Mitchell joins us as he completes his final preparation for the first test against England at Lords, we preview that match and also re...
On the Front Foot - Episode 75
25 May 2022
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A week out from the first test against England at Lords, TMS commentator Jonathon Agnew joins is to give an in depth assessment of the England team un...
On the Front Foot - Episode 74
18 May 2022
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Former Blackcaps coach Warren Lees joins us with his views on the challenges Brendon McCullum faces as new England coach.We offer an assessment of the...
On the Front Foot - Episode 73
10 May 2022
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Former New Zealand opener and selector Bruce Edgar joins On The Front Foot this week to cast an expert eye over the likely Blackcaps first test team.H...
On the Front Foot - Episode 72
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the Front Foot this week, no surprises in the Blackcaps squad for England, no surprise that Ben Stokes is new England captain, time catches up with...
On the Front Foot - Episode 71
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week IPL umpires are under the microscope after an Indian test star threatens to take his players from the field, the domestic player of the New ...
On the Front Foot - Episode 70
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Southee wins the Sir Richard Hadlee medal, a deserved award for the star player over the summer, Auckland secures the Plunket Shield with ease, an...
On The Front Foot – Episode 69
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Waddle and Coney selection team suggest their makeup for the test tour of England, former White Ferns coach Warren Lees reveals his concerns about...
On The Front Foot – Episode 68
06 Apr 2022
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The curtain comes down on Ross Taylors stellar career we relive some of the many memories of his great innings.Women's World Cup widely praised for it...
On The Front Foot – Episode 67
30 Mar 2022
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This week on the front foot, former White Fern Kirsty Bond offers some ideas urgently needed for the Women’s game.Joe Root wants to remain captain o...
On The Front Foot – Episode 66
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the front foot, the Women’s world cup all but over for the White Ferns, test strip in Barbados too flat for fast bowler’s, tinkering...
On The Front Foot – Episode 65
16 Mar 2022
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Shane Bond gives us his assessment of the pace bowling resources and the development of a group to replace the incumbents.South African TV commentator...
On The Front Foot – Episode 64
09 Mar 2022
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Tributes to the Australian cricketing greats Rod Marsh and Shane Warne who dies this week.Debbie Hockley gives her assessment of the first week of the...
On The Front Foot – Episode 63
02 Mar 2022
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A chance at history goes begging as South Africa win the second test at Hagley to square the series. How we saw the test and the series along with an ...
On The Front Foot – Episode 62
22 Feb 2022
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Superior performances by the Blackcaps and the White Ferns feature this week, bowling coach Shane Jurgenson on what makes the seam bowlers so successf...
On The Front Foot – Episode 61
16 Feb 2022
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This week Kane Williamson explains the frustrations of ongoing injury that has contributed to his omission from the South African series.Proteas skip...
On The Front Foot – Episode 60
09 Feb 2022
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On the Front Foot this week.For the first time in a long time Taylor and Williamson won’t be with the Blackcaps we discuss the options taken in the ...
On The Front Foot – Episode 59
02 Feb 2022
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On the Front Foot this week former Blackcaps skipper Ken Rutherford joins us to assess the South African squad due to tour here for 2 tests and he’l...
On The Front Foot – Episode 58
26 Jan 2022
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The fall out from the disastrous Ashes series doesn’t make pretty reading for the England cricket administrators as they prepare for the tour of the...
On The Front Foot – Episode 57
18 Jan 2022
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This week South African commentator Neil Manthorp joins Bryan and Jeremy to assess the South African side that will tour here and how they performed a...