'BT' and Darcy: The Worst Commentary Team in History?

[Cudi]

Ruined the Hawks-Swans game which was a classic for mine.

BT on Puopolo kicking a goal after running past Laidler to get the ball. Some magic commentary.

"He said you're Laidler and I'm Puopolo"

I guess it's a fact though, not something BT is usually too good with.

 

[The Sultan]

They have MMM in at work and they interviewed Jake King, and darc refered to him as Richmond superstar, pretty sure he liked the way he went about it.

 

[Zarrix]

All things considered, that was Brian Taylors best Saturday night call of the season. Kind of like the kid at class who usually fails tests getting a C- instead of an F. Was just bearable, especially compared to his usual rubbish.

He seems to jack up the 'entertainment call' if the game is fairly non-descript, eg the GWS games.

 

[SuperSteele22]

BT on Puopolo kicking a goal after running past Laidler to get the ball. Some magic commentary.

"He said you're Laidler and I'm Puopolo"

I guess it's a fact though, not something BT is usually too good with.

I would actually love for someone to create a video compilation of players kicking goals and highlighting what BT thinks the goalkicker said to his opponent after kicking it. Would be quite a lengthy clip I'd presume.

 

[dvas987]

We can only hope this is true

http://nelbie.com/kevmarl/2014/8/1/rumour-no-brian-taylor-on-seven-in-2014

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

I hope Darcy won't be calling

 

[Cleavy]

article nailed it:
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...-night-footy-feeling-flat-20140802-zzq3q.html

 

[beez]

article nailed it:
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...-night-footy-feeling-flat-20140802-zzq3q.html

My favourite part was...

"...for reasons that have never really been explained - he has strayed into Michael Slater territory."

 

[swans95]

Luke Darcy calling the Hawks game. And he's not that bad, certainly better than his 'analysis' work anyway...

 

[Adz]

He is pretty good actually.

 

[Adz]

He is pretty good actually.

 

[JUBJUB]

Anyone doing the "Big Boy McEvoy" drinking game ?
I lasted 5 minutes and couldn't watch anymore.He just says it everytime.

 

[hcd199]

No greater than, say, Hamish McLachlan or Kelli Underwood, which is to say he exceeded my expectations as a play-by-play caller.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

He was quite good for most of the game today I thought. Probably because, as a play-by-play caller, he doesn't have time to think.

 

[Thrawn]

Kind of like the kid at class who usually fails tests getting a C-

What is this, America?

 

[SuperSteele22]

I disagree. I only watched bits and pieces of the game but it seemed Darcy was trying to call the game AND provide his 'special' comments at the same time. I actually thought he was as woeful as he usually is. Tim Watson (not that I rate him very highly as a commentator either) was barely able to get a word in.

 

[Grongey]

article nailed it:
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...-night-footy-feeling-flat-20140802-zzq3q.html

Great article

"..The World Cup provided a welcome contrast. On the whole, the callers were authoritative, erudite and economical.

Less – whether it was words, gags or simply the number of people in the box – was always more.."

Take the hint BT.

 

[peternorth]

fantastic article

 

[Zach Package]

I disagree. I only watched bits and pieces of the game but it seemed Darcy was trying to call the game AND provide his 'special' comments at the same time. I actually thought he was as woeful as he usually is. Tim Watson (not that I rate him very highly as a commentator either) was barely able to get a word in.

Think that may have been because it was a dogs game. Darcy was pumping up a lot of tiers, which you'd think wouldn't happen if it was a 'neutral' game.

Still, gimme that over him pissfarting around with Sam lane and Mick molloy any day of the week

 

[The Sultan]

Darce rocking the gloves on tonight's pregame, what flog who would do that .....

 

[sprockets]

Gee Darce, Freo beating the Cats would be the upset of the year? Can't think of a stupider comment, ever, by anyone, even if it was a cats home game.

TAB odds as of last night GEELONG $1.45 v FREMANTLE $2.75

 

[pepsi]

Gee Darce, Freo beating the Cats would be the upset of the year? Can't think of a stupider comment, ever, by anyone, even if it was a cats home game.

TAB odds as of last night GEELONG $1.45 v FREMANTLE $2.75

3rd vs 4th on the ladder. Is he just genuinely stupid?

 

[sojthebest]

Gee Darce, Freo beating the Cats would be the upset of the year? Can't think of a stupider comment, ever, by anyone, even if it was a cats home game.

TAB odds as of last night GEELONG $1.45 v FREMANTLE $2.75

Also said that Duncan's goal in the last quarter may have been the nail in the coffin. There was about 9 minutes to go and the Cats were up by less than 3 goals.

 

[Beetlebum]

3rd vs 4th on the ladder. Is he just genuinely stupid?

Yes, yes he is.

 

[Billy ray]

cant wait for BT to go on about the noise at Adelaide Oval his Saturday night...
wonder if he will tone down his flogness in light of being voted most annoying commentator, or, be his arrogant self and ham it up even more...
thoughts?