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!
In this special edition of From The Plains to The Pitch, we sit down with three stars from Auckland FC for a rapid–fire series of interviews that dive into mindset, pressure, opportunity, and the future of football in Aotearoa.
Featuring:
🔹 Cam Howieson – A remarkable story of resilience — from an eight–year break from professional football to becoming a key figure in Auckland’s midfield. We talk comeback mentality, rediscovering passion, and what drives him today.
🔹 Oli Sail – Current All White and one of New Zealand’s most recognisable goalkeepers. Oli opens up about the fight for the #1 shirt, life inside a new A-League setup, and the dream of representing his country on football’s biggest stage.
🔹 Jake Girdwood-Reich – One of the most exciting defenders midfielders in the league. We discuss reuniting with coach Steve Corica, adapting to life in New Zealand, pushing for Socceroos selection, and the evolution of the modern defender.
Three players. Three journeys. One massive episode.
Whether you’re an Auckland FC fan, a supporter of the All Whites, or just love hearing what shapes elite athletes — this is one you won’t want to miss.
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