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Related to that is when the ball goes through or edged to the keeper i feel like camera is missing more of these. Too often a ball may fall just short but you can only see it on replay as the camera has missed it
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Thought this would be about Warne being an absolutely awful analyst/commentator, it boggles the mind how such a great bowler could be so utterly braindead?
The networks seem to really struggle with run out opportunities live too. I realise that it all happens pretty quickly, but quite often the camera shots swing wildly all over the place and you can't really see what is happening. It's like they panic and don't know which shot to go to, then replays will show everything as clear as day.
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Prior to this Summer, I had always watched my cricket on FTA. My rationale was to minimise the amount of money I handed Rupert. But after the last time the government just cut him another cheque of taxpayers money I figured: "Eh, what's the point?"
So this Summer I've been watching on Kayo. Tests, some Shield and some Big Bash.
The big difference maker to me hasn't so much been the actual telecast, but rather the advertising. You still get ads in Kayo, although not between overs. But they are just regular capitalist "here, buy this crap!" ads. You don't get the barrage advertising and relentless cross promotion of whatever reality show starts soon that they want you to watch. The Block, I'm a celebrity, etc. I had greatly underestimated just how much that annoyed me. I'm definitely enjoying the cricket more this Summer with an overall less cynical attitude.
In terms of the telecast itself: I miss Ponting and I've come to dread Warne's stints. He's got a massive problem with signal to noise. He's capable of outstanding analysis but too often that takes a back seat to whatever premeditated agenda he wants to progress. Even when he makes a good point, he has to follow up and make the same point again 4 more times, effectively killing any discussion.
I don't watch the pre-show, the post-show, the lunch-show or the tea-segment (which was a behaviour instilled in me by late era 9) so I'm not sure how they compare. Everything else is pretty much a wash. Different aspects might be incrementally better at 7 or Fox, or subjectively better depending on your good self but apart from the above, I don't really notice. Both are vastly superior to the caricature that late era 9 became.
So this Summer I've been watching on Kayo. Tests, some Shield and some Big Bash.
The big difference maker to me hasn't so much been the actual telecast, but rather the advertising. You still get ads in Kayo, although not between overs. But they are just regular capitalist "here, buy this crap!" ads. You don't get the barrage advertising and relentless cross promotion of whatever reality show starts soon that they want you to watch. The Block, I'm a celebrity, etc. I had greatly underestimated just how much that annoyed me. I'm definitely enjoying the cricket more this Summer with an overall less cynical attitude.
In terms of the telecast itself: I miss Ponting and I've come to dread Warne's stints. He's got a massive problem with signal to noise. He's capable of outstanding analysis but too often that takes a back seat to whatever premeditated agenda he wants to progress. Even when he makes a good point, he has to follow up and make the same point again 4 more times, effectively killing any discussion.
I don't watch the pre-show, the post-show, the lunch-show or the tea-segment (which was a behaviour instilled in me by late era 9) so I'm not sure how they compare. Everything else is pretty much a wash. Different aspects might be incrementally better at 7 or Fox, or subjectively better depending on your good self but apart from the above, I don't really notice. Both are vastly superior to the caricature that late era 9 became.
Even just bringing back the box showing the batters running between wickets would be useful.
I’ve been able to watch Fox this season, as I finally got Kayo. Their coverage is pretty good, with the exception of Warne. And every time I put it on, Warne seems to be commentating. I swear his commentary stint goes all day.
I usually watch Seven for the first 40 minutes of the day, as it is generally Lane/Ponting/Gavaskar, which is a combination I quite like.
I usually watch Seven for the first 40 minutes of the day, as it is generally Lane/Ponting/Gavaskar, which is a combination I quite like.
I was just thinking that the other day. Such a simple technique, and yet so useful for the viewer. Still don’t know why they abandoned it.
Great idea and also did they ever have a little display in the corner of the screen showing the live fielding positions?
I remember reading a few years back he is the worlds highest paid commentator but i hardly know anybody who likes his stuff, its either the people who make these decisions are painfully out of touch or people like us on cricket forums are simply a loud minority and casual fans love his inane rubbish, either way its a worry.
Full credit to Isa Guha last night. The Melbourne Stars had clearly missed a trick by sending Fletcher out to open and she wanted to give the topic the attention it deserved, only to be told by the other commentators “OK, I think you’ve made your point”. Again, to her credit, she pushed on and provided proper analysis of how the Stars had stuffed up tactically, while the other commentators were making bland comments like “Yeah, but chasing 130 in 10 overs was always going to be tough”.
Who were the other commentators, out of interest?
Symonds and Hussey. I like them both, but I reckon the fact that David Hussey is the Stars coach made them reluctant to criticise the tactics of the Stars.
I just hope that Marnus doubles down on whatever it is that is pissing Warnie off so much.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricke...-for-mocking-labuschagne-20210108-p56st2.html
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricke...-for-mocking-labuschagne-20210108-p56st2.html
one thing that they've missed is that Symonds and Warne mean hogg piled differently to the way people think they mean it. it's a reference to the actual weird thing the team, led by Symonds, would do to Brad Hogg when he was annoying the team with his energy and over-excitement: they would jump on him and make him scared. so basically they're saying Marnus is different and weird and they should do something physical about it like they did to Hogg. they're lucky the media probably won't pick on what they really mean
www.news.com.au
Andrew Symonds reveals how Aussie team would shut Brad Hogg up, outs Adam Gilchrist’s secret
WE all know Brad Hogg is one of the quirkiest cricketers to ever take the field, but he’s just revealed a shocking 10-year superstition that’s truly revolting.
Such shitty people. Haven’t heard them say anything about Smith’s mannerisms, but then Smith is part of the boys club.
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Why haven’t Fox immediately stood the pair down?
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It wasn't their fault that the stream started early when they weren't aware they were on air, would be different if they said that stuff on the broadcast.
So being a shitbag is fine as long as you don’t get caught?
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Isn’t the golden rule of commentary/broadcasting is to assume the mic is always on.
It’s not the first time there’s been a gaffe because someone assumed the mic was off.
Tony Greig says hi!
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And wasn’t he stood down following his gaffe?
Which one? Honestly, it's too long ago to remember if there were any consequences, but I doubt it.
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The ‘Do you think she’s been flown in’ gaffe. Like Warne, it was when he thought the mic wasn’t on.
I think Channel 9 stood him down briefly over the comment - and by briefly I mean a handful of domestic one day games.
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