Opinion Commentary and media

[Gasometer]

What's that on Hutch's neck, a giant pumpkin?

Dunno.

I am going to bed

 

[Lavy_Panther]

Its a genuine nose despite face scenario regarding drew. The probability of him being omitted is eclipsed only by the probability of him changing his form of this year.

Wrong account, Arthur.

 

[domiroo]

The media has been bagging north with there poor form against top 8 teams . It would be a great time now to start beating them ;-) . We hav'nt really been blown away by any of them and considering all the injuries we've done ok . Maybe cause for optimism

 

[Rooboys Rool]

Does anyone know if journalists write their own headlines?

There is an article by Nick Bowen (who I've always thought was one of the better journalists) on both the NMFC and AFL websites. On the NMFC site the article is titled "Higgins feeling really good", but on the AFL site its titled "Higgins unsure he can bring his best to Crows clash".

It's the exact same article. Seems a pretty clear case of putting a negative spin on a North story for the AFL website. Just should not happen (but am so used to it).

 

[Rooboys Rool]

Does anyone know if journalists write their own headlines?

There is an article by Nick Bowen (who I've always thought was one of the better journalists) on both the NMFC and AFL websites. On the NMFC site the article is titled "Higgins feeling really good", but on the AFL site its titled "Higgins unsure he can bring his best to Crows clash".

It's the exact same article. Seems a pretty clear case of putting a negative spin on a North story for the AFL website. Just should not happen (but am so used to it).

Also, wtf is with the AFL website pumping up other teams, in this case the Bravehearts. There is an article on there atm which leads off by saying the Bulldogs talented young list is the envy of the competition because they're second on the list of Rising Star nominations over the last five seasons with only five fewer than the Giants. FFS!!! Using that logic surely that would mean the Giants' list is the envy of the competition!

Oh well, I guess that if being a media darling means you're a destination club for the likes of Cloke it's not all bad being hated by the media

 

[Twinkletoes]

Does anyone know if journalists write their own headlines?

There is an article by Nick Bowen (who I've always thought was one of the better journalists) on both the NMFC and AFL websites. On the NMFC site the article is titled "Higgins feeling really good", but on the AFL site its titled "Higgins unsure he can bring his best to Crows clash".

It's the exact same article. Seems a pretty clear case of putting a negative spin on a North story for the AFL website. Just should not happen (but am so used to it).

The Sub-Editors do the headlines as I understand it. The journos produce the copy and the subbies can also cut that to suit the headline they want.

 

[see see]

The Sub-Editors do the headlines as I understand it. The journos produce the copy and the subbies can also cut that to suit the headline they want.

I reckon this sub nailed it ...

http://www.espnfc.com.au/story/337901/young-boys-wankdorf-erection-relief

 

[King Hansen]

Was listening to SEN on Saturday and Robbo thinks Tom Barrass from WC is an 18 year old first year player...try 21 year old, third year player Robbo.

 

[Donkey Chop]

Media really pushing this as a Petrie V Daw story.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

Media really pushing this as a Petrie V Daw story.

if Waite gets up it kind of is.

 

[Donkey Chop]

if Waite gets up it kind of is.

Agreed.

Just surprised how much it's air time it's getting. Admittedly I only listen to SEN. They bring it up a lot.

 

[speedy]

Agreed.

Just surprised how much it's air time it's getting. Admittedly I only listen to SEN. They bring it up a lot.

They are licking their chops with this one. No matter what we do - daw plays, petrie plays or they both play the club will cop it from both media and fans. I almost hope Waite doesn't get up so its a non issue.

 

[blackshadow]

They are licking their chops with this one. No matter what we do - daw plays, petrie plays or they both play the club will cop it from both media and fans. I almost hope Waite doesn't get up so its a non issue.

If Waite and Daw both play and both play well not much the media can say in criticism.

 

[speedy]

If Waite and Daw both play and both play well not much the media can say in criticism.

Plenty will be said before the game is even played. And some will be critical of how we treated petrie.

 

[koshari]

Media really pushing this as a Petrie V Daw story.

prolly been reading our BF Daw thread.

 

[pickettline]

Apologies if this has been raised before but I was appalled by the gutter journalism by the Herald Sun with a story about Wayne Carey's ex partying with Chris Brown when he was arrested after a standoff with police in America. The only thing Carey had to do with the story was to have his name mentioned in the headline. I suppose there will be a story next about one of kindergarten teachers getting a parking ticket. This paper has plenty of hacks on their payroll but this plunged to new depths.

 

[shinboner magic]

Simmo just bitch slapped robbo lol

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Simmo just bitch slapped robbo lol

Wouldn't share his carlton draught?

 

[shinboner magic]

Wouldn't share his carlton draught?

Robbo goes your playing gaff at centre bounces and simmo goes he's been doing it all year but thanks for noticing now - bang lol

 

[SpiderBurton22]

Say that again Luke Darcy just mentioned that Brad Scott would entertain an offer from Brisbane in regards to coaching them

 

[GarnerSmash]

Say that again Luke Darcy just mentioned that Brad Scott would entertain an offer from Brisbane in regards to coaching them

May as well strike that off as a possibility then.

Bloke is a deadset vacuum.

 

[Dugdale2Dwyer]

Say that again Luke Darcy just mentioned that Brad Scott would entertain an offer from Brisbane in regards to coaching them

Is this an attempt at a destabilising comment before our finals or what?, would love to hear Bard give this icy pole a good licking.

 

[Only Forwards]

The Oracle has spoken.

 

[Mav]

Say that again Luke Darcy just mentioned that Brad Scott would entertain an offer from Brisbane in regards to coaching them

I've always liked Darcey...well when I say always I just mean for this one moment in time!

 

[SMaturin]

May as well strike that off as a possibility then.

Bloke is a deadset vacuum.

Thinks that Mark Blicavs should tag Sam Mitchell.

Cos "something different".