Free Hit

We head down under for Episode 2.

Over the past few years, more and more Oxfordshire players have been heading to Australia after finishing age-group cricket.

New conditions, new people, new challenges, and a chance to grow both on and off the field. We’re joined by five players who are right in the middle of that experience: Julian, Conor, Dexter, Henry, and Alfie who also discuss their experiences and memories of the Oxfordshire Pathway.

Guest host Sam Keir joins the Free Hit Podcast from the launch event of the Future Leaders Academy 2025/26, held at Sixes Oxford. He’s joined by Nick Pinhol, Dylan Swanepoel, and Conor O’Hickey to discuss all things FLA.

Guest host Wes Spearman returns, to interview Ashley Rump, Duncan Green and Sam Herbert on the John O’Groats to Lands End challenge. Topics include how this came about, the two charities and mental health. 

Guest Host Wes Spearman is joined by Darryl Woods and Kieren Bushnell to talk about the Masked Cricketer, Oxfordshire Disability Cricket and raising awareness for the Lord's Taverners. To watch the weekly Masked Cricketer Show, just search The Masked Cricketer on Facebook to join the group, or search The Masked Cricketer on Youtube to watch all the episodes. 

Stuart Murphy joins the podcast to talk us through his various different roles in cricket. From being County Welfare Officer, to working with the England Learning Disability Teams. 

We are joined by Oxfordshire player and pathway product George Tait to talk about his journey and experiences, from his entry point, through the talent development pathway and into playing overseas. 

Guest host Matt Rogan joins the podcast to turn the tables as he interviews our very own Matt Barnes. 

Please note that this episode was recorded on the 4th of June prior to furlough. 

Performance Cricket Manager - Matt Barnes Launches Oxfordshire Cricket's Free Hit Podcast. He is joined by Luke Taylor, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Lecturer in Sport and Coaching Science at Oxford Brookes University. 

Introducing the Free Hit podcast by Oxfordshire Cricket. Join the Oxfordshire Cricket Team as we discuss a wide range of topics with some special guests along the way.