From the Plains to the Pitch
Podcast Description
From the foggy fields of Ngatea to the roar of matchday, From the Plains to the Pitch brings you the stories, characters, and chaos of Hauraki Plains Football Club — home of the mighty Wolves. Hosted by manager Matt, coach Jack, and player/producer Alex, this is your weekly dose of grassroots football with heart, humour, and a side of sausage rolls.
Each episode features match insights, club history, junior highlights, banter from the dressing room, and interviews with players, coaches, and legends of the Plains. Powered by Laser Electrical Ngatea.
Join the pack, Up the wolves!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as club history, player and coach insights, and community spirit, with episodes exploring topics like the 41-year journey of the Hauraki Plains FC, matchday experiences, and junior football highlights.
From the foggy fields of Ngatea to the roar of matchday, From the Plains to the Pitch brings you the stories, characters, and chaos of Hauraki Plains Football Club — home of the mighty Wolves. Hosted by manager Matt, coach Jack, and player/producer Alex, this is your weekly dose of grassroots football with heart, humour, and a side of sausage rolls.
Each episode features match insights, club history, junior highlights, banter from the dressing room, and interviews with players, coaches, and legends of the Plains. Powered by Laser Electrical Ngatea.
Join the pack, Up the wolves!
🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT | Falling in Love with Sport 💬
This week on From The Plains to The Pitch we’re joined by someone who truly embodies passion, balance, and leadership both on and off the field.
Natalie O’Neil — Thames Valley Vixen, women’s rugby advocate, and this year’s Players’ Player and Rookie of the Year in the Waikato Women’s Development Competition — shares her story of:
💪 Becoming a role model for young women
🐄 Swapping the deputy principal’s desk for the dairy farm
🏉 The rise of women’s rugby across the region
👩👧 Balancing motherhood, team captaincy, and community
A raw, real, and inspiring chat about how sport shapes lives — and why falling in love with the game can change everything.
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