Ch 7 Commentary - is it intervention time?

[2Knights]

What is a “pressure ball”?

A ball that is properly inflated.

 

[1989]

Would have been nice to hear Peter Daicos lay into the umpires before he was cut off.

 

[5ammy]

Would have been nice to hear Peter Daicos lay into the umpires before he was cut off.

He sure was fired up Lol

 

[010203]

Would have been nice to hear Peter Daicos lay into the umpires before he was cut off.

I was sick of the sight of Peter Daicos by the time he appeared on Roaming Brian

 

[1989]

Do they realise that 'commentator's curse' is a thing because commentators are constantly pumping up players and players are terrible shots for goal?

 

[Mentallo]

Steering ball…..

Also

Dribbling ball.

 

[Mentallo]

Also take a shot every time JB says “The big Hawk!!”

 

[Sainter1873]

Steering ball…..

Also

Dribbling ball.

Well that’s an easy one…they’re the things that go on the steering wheel to make it easier to turn.

 

[BomberManU]

I try to watch without commentary, or with it dialed down - but I've noticed two things this year: the crowd noise appears to be muted, a lot more than previous.
And, I'd say the AFL have tightened up the 'don't criticise umpiring decisions' directive. To the point of comedy, really. IF someone slips up and says something, they're usually greeted by complete silence from the others. Or, ridiculous excuses for the decision.
This goes for Fox as well.

 

[Iago]

Darcy referred to playing on TIO Stadium in Darwin as the biggest stage of all time. He was talking about Johnston from the Suns, and I assume he meant of his (Johnston's) life.

Also referred to Rowell as brilliant when he got a handball receive from a pack and took off. Something you will see a couple of hundred times this weekend.

I just ate an apple, according to old mate, Darce, I was brilliant and was clearly producing on the biggest stage of all time.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Darcy referred to playing on TIO Stadium in Darwin as the biggest stage of all time. He was talking about Johnston from the Suns, and I assume he meant of his (Johnston's) life.

Also referred to Rowell as brilliant when he got a handball receive from a pack and took off. Something you will see a couple of hundred times this weekend.

I just ate an apple, according to old mate, Darce, I was brilliant and was clearly producing on the biggest stage of all time.

Did you do it with amazing athleticism?

 

[Iago]

Did you do it with amazing athleticism?

Yes, and my colleague loved the way I went about it.

 

[western royboy]

Darcy referred to playing on TIO Stadium in Darwin as the biggest stage of all time. He was talking about Johnston from the Suns, and I assume he meant of his (Johnston's) life.

Also referred to Rowell as brilliant when he got a handball receive from a pack and took off. Something you will see a couple of hundred times this weekend.

I just ate an apple, according to old mate, Darce, I was brilliant and was clearly producing on the biggest stage of all time.

No doubt they had been given the word to pump it up - it was so obvious

 

[matthew_s]

who's the terry wallace sounding mf'er on comms last night?

 

[Flogwater]

Black ops ...

 

[Flogwater]

BT: ‘The horny one’

Time to go mate. Time to go.

Long overdue.

I've heard too many "Parrr-fit"s and "Menengola"s on the occasions when I have been a captive audience to Taylor calling Geelong games.

 

[1989]

12 seconds in and it's "penetrating ball".

Lazy.

 

[Billy ray]

Why does JB talk like he does?

 

[western royboy]

Why does JB talk like he does?

He’s a radio commentator being put into a tv role…it doesn’t work

 

[peternorth]

Long overdue.

I've heard too many "Parrr-fit"s and "Menengola"s on the occasions when I have been a captive audience to Taylor calling Geelong games.

Menangolga sometimes even.
Baffling.
Or even Russell Robinson. Wtf

 

[1989]

I know it's like shooting Bambi, but Matthew Richardson

Matthew Richardson

Age

49

Ht

195cm

Wt

104kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.0

4star

K

10.9

4star

HB

3.1

3star

M

8.0

5star

T

0.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

15.0

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

5.8

4star

M

7.8

5star

T

0.8

3star

needs to offer more.

Either he doesn't know much, or doesn't have the confidence to deliver proper expert analysis.

Only makes safe, bland, non-controversial comments.

 

[kaleu]

I know it's like shooting Bambi, but Matthew Richardson needs to offer more.

Either he doesn't know much, or doesn't have the confidence to deliver proper expert analysis.

Only makes safe, bland, non-controversial comments.

From what I remember, Bambi didn't constantly berate his teammates in the forest and need specialist coaching to work on his body language.

I don't think confidence is this issue, he just doesn't have the knowledge to provide enlightening content. Richo has extracted maximum mileage from being a 'good bloke' and feels comfortable enough in his position to not bother about developing his knowledge of modern tactics.

The difference in quality between his comments and someone like Luke Hodge is stark.

 

[Spearman]

I know it's like shooting Bambi, but Matthew Richardson needs to offer more.

Either he doesn't know much, or doesn't have the confidence to deliver proper expert analysis.

Only makes safe, bland, non-controversial comments.

That's his role. Ling's too. White noise and window dressing when the 'stars' are performing.

 

[MisterB]

How much better was last night's game with Jason Bennett commentating? Channel 7 execs, when will you learn?

 

[Iago]

I know it's like shooting Bambi, but Matthew Richardson needs to offer more.

Either he doesn't know much, or doesn't have the confidence to deliver proper expert analysis.

Only makes safe, bland, non-controversial comments.

Does Richo have a job in the off season? Or does he make decent coin during footy season that he takes summer off?
As on-air talent he would be on at least 200k a year surely.