Lingy was Cats-positive last night! I wonder if he reads this thread?
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Hint: it's in the answer bit.I've refrained from posting here but can't help myself.
I don't understand the hate. He is asked a question, and he answers it.
Couldn't disagree more. We all just want him to be measured. Not after a Geelong cheerleader.The problem isn't what Ling says, the problem is our (Geelong fans') unrealistic expectations of him.
We still see him as the premiership captain and mayor of Geelong and expect that he will always take the club's side. This may be his private position, but in his public broadcasting gig that is never going to fly. So he has to be measured and pick his spots where he can fly the cats flag (like he did last night with Dangerfield).
He is doing a pretty good job in my opinion, but I reckon he has so much more to offer the game than being a media performer. I hope his media gig is just his way of taking a break from the stresses of the game for a few years before coming back to the cats in a coaching or (more likely in my opinion) footy ops capacity. That is where he would shine.
You may not. But most Geelong fans do.Couldn't disagree more. We all just want him to be measured. Not after a Geelong cheerleader.
Wow. If you actually believe that I feel sorry for you.You may not. But most Geelong fans do.
He is measured, he is balanced. If you can't see that then your expectations of him are different than that of other commentators.
I don't need your sympathy.Wow. If you actually believe that I feel sorry for you.
Exactly.I've refrained from posting here but can't help myself.
I don't understand the hate. He is asked a question, and he answers it.
You may not need it but you can have it anyway.I don't need your sympathy.
But thanks for being a condescending ******.
I know you are but what am I?You may not need it but you can have it anyway.
*sympathy post for Hinkley29*
You may not. But most Geelong fans do.
He is measured, he is balanced. If you can't see that then your expectations of him are different than that of other commentators.
Fair point. You are right, it is individual preference. I think he is a decent (not great) commentator who is in a "no-win" situation when he talks about Geelong. To each their own.I don't agree.
I think his commentary is tarnished, and driven, by a desperate need to avoid any possible allegation of bias towards the Cats, and he's over-corrected.
Commentary is an individual taste though. It's funny how we can take a liking, or dislike, to a commentator - sometimes almost instantly. I've not said a word but listened with interest when others in my social circles have discussed the commentators in footy, and noted that Ling isn't liked by the majority. They can't put a finger on it; they describe him as 'just annoying'.
Fair point. You are right, it is individual preference. I think he is a decent (not great) commentator who is in a "no-win" situation when he talks about Geelong. To each their own.
Btw, well done on communicating a contrary point of view without trying to score points or being a condescending flog. Perhaps a mod who has frequented this thread for 2 years should be taking notes.
It's human nature when we are told something that may well be true but we didn't want to hear it.Hint: it's in the answer bit.
? the open shirtI don't agree.
I think his commentary is tarnished, and driven, by a desperate need to avoid any possible allegation of bias towards the Cats, and he's over-corrected.
Commentary is an individual taste though. It's funny how we can take a liking, or dislike, to a commentator - sometimes almost instantly. I've not said a word but listened with interest when others in my social circles have discussed the commentators in footy, and noted that Ling isn't liked by the majority. They can't put a finger on it; they describe him as 'just annoying'.
Good local lad you see. You'll never take the city of Geelong out of his veins.Hear him on 3AW when the club was getting ripped into by fellow commentators and listeners calling in about the Richmond in geelong thing, got fired up and really defended the club and the supporters.
I don't follow.It's human nature when we are told something that may well be true but we didn't want to hear it.
Hate the message, not the messenger?