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.
Each episode features match insights, club history, junior highlights, banter from the dressing room, and interviews with players, coaches, and legends of the Plains.
Join the pack, Up the wolves!
Precision, Power & Youth @ Auckland FC - Episode 12
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.
Head over to our Facebook and Instagram for an Auckland FC Giveaway.
9 Nov 2025
Movember Madness - Episode 11
In this special Movember episode, Matt, Jack, and Alex sit down with Robert Dunne, the Country Lead for Movember New Zealand, to talk about men’s health, community, and the power of conversation.
Robert shares what it’s like leading one of the world’s biggest men’s health movements, some unforgettable stories from Movember’s early days, and how family and sport continue to shape his approach to wellbeing.
The team dives into how physical activity helps men open up, why checking in on your mates matters more than ever, and what’s next for Movember — both here in New Zealand and around the globe.
💬 There’s still time to take part — whether you’re growing a mo, moving for a mate, or hosting your own event.
Movember starts when you sign up.
Support our Movember team here: https://movember.com/m/15365386?mc=1
4 Nov 2025
Falling in Love with Sport - Episode 10
🎙️ 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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