Certified Legendary Thread Footy fan on YouTube embarrasses Channel 7's football analysis

[jefffff34]

"Bagful of confidence"

 

[Fuzzy Happy Poo]

best one yet

 

[garrydavis]

No.

Great input

 

[garrydavis]

this guy is the Tommy Wiseau of the AFL

 

[Biggy_Boy]

best one yet

"Don't be surprised if the underdog gets up".

Ash is an oracle.

 

[Starburns_]

F*** the power rankings, Ash is the ultimate tipster.

 

[WALDENPOND]

People should start dropping his name in conversations. I'd love to overhear "yeah, Mike Sheahan is pretty good...but he's no Ash Stevens".

 

[garrydavis]

You've got to give credit to the guy. He's obviously tried hard to get his name out there and he seems to try his best to will people to subscribe to his channel.

If I was up to video 1500 I'd think man I should just give up because I'm only getting 20 views per video. But Ash isn't like that. He stuck fat through the tough times and only now he is getting the recognition he deserves for his hard work.

As a guy who has IT experience I can tell you that getting your graphics set up like that for a video can take a lot if time, and a fair bit of knowledge is required.

However, he does seem to lack in editing skills, perhaps he could cut out some of his stumbles and have a microphone closer to his voice.

Still, he's the CEO of a business which is not easy I can tell you. Where he finds the time to make these videos I don't know. But I applaud the man hours he has put in and hopefully with a bit more experience and patience he can crack it into the big league.

 

[WALDENPOND]

Well said Ash.

 

[The_Wookie]

Great input

Asked a question. I gave an answer. I dont have the time or the inclination to write an essay justifying my decision.

 

[garrydavis]

Asked a question. I gave an answer. I dont have the time or the inclination to write an essay justifying my decision.

lol, I was just mucking around mate. Don't worry

 

[The King!]

Lol this thread had me in stitches more than the videos thanks all

I just like it appears to be presented on behalf of the whole team

http://socialblade.com/youtube/user/ashstevens75

Might need to make a bit more coin to pay the staff

 

[garrydavis]

well we know why Richmond won on the weekend.

Big fire up from Ash, telling us to "Grow up, be men, and take the game on".

 

[Lazix]

As a guy who has IT experience I can tell you that getting your graphics set up like that for a video can take a lot if time, and a fair bit of knowledge is required.

Not necessarily. I've seen that basic setup before on other podcast/web shows. He appears to just be using a template and only basic IT knowledge I'd guess is all you'd need to fill in the gaps. The software suite he's using though (name escapes me) apparently is quite expensive.

 

[craffles]

Wow.

 

[CaptainChardonnay]

Tosh likes this

 

[dtm06]

3 things I look for in a football preview show:

1. First half of hosts first sentence cut off by intro music. Check.
2. Stating that this game is looking to be a 'very very winnable game for both sides', yet 20 seconds later saying that one team can 'basically nearly put in the book'. Check
3. Subtle fade to black outro. Check

I'm assuming this is a parody in the mould of decker:


If not then I feel truly bad for this post.

 

[Borussia Teeth]

Yes I love the Ash 'fade to black' at 1:33...


Also, is it just me or could Ash be groomed to take over Channel 9 news Melbourne when Peter Hitchener finishes?
At the very least get Ash in on the sports report - he'd be far better than Tony Jones.

 

[dtm06]

Ash needs more "AFT on Location" segments.

 

[garrydavis]

Not necessarily. I've seen that basic setup before on other podcast/web shows. He appears to just be using a template and only basic IT knowledge I'd guess is all you'd need to fill in the gaps. The software suite he's using though (name escapes me) apparently is quite expensive.

hmmm...it appears you are right, but it still doesn't make sense to me.

How could you have 15 years of IT experience and be the CEO of a company yet use shoddy editing and an expensive software suite?

Also, its bizaare he would spend such a large amount of money on editing, yet seemingly nothing on advertising (or maybe he does). And it would appear all this money is going to waste because he's only getting 10 views per video.

And then in that phone call with Powerball he seemed embarrassed and didn't want to talk about his channel, yet promotes it to the hill and plasters his name all across his website and facebook page.

For someone who is obsessed with the AFL media it also seems strange that he doesn't understand the concept of editing at all. And it seems as though all his videos are done in one take.

I want the guy to succeed and I like some aspects of his videos (the press conference for example), but I just can't figure him out!

 

[dtm06]

hmmm...it appears you are right, but it still doesn't make sense to me.

How could you have 15 years of IT experience and be the CEO of a company yet use shoddy editing and an expensive software suite?

Also, its bizaare he would spend such a large amount of money on editing, yet seemingly nothing on advertising (or maybe he does). And it would appear all this money is going to waste because he's only getting 10 views per video.

And then in that phone call with Powerball he seemed embarrassed and didn't want to talk about his channel, yet promotes it to the hill and plasters his name all across his website and facebook page.

For someone who is obsessed with the AFL media it also seems strange that he doesn't understand the concept of editing at all. And it seems as though all his videos are done in one take.

I want the guy to succeed and I like some aspects of his videos (the press conference for example), but I just can't figure him out!

I'm as close to computer illiterate as someone of my age could be, so I actually look at the virtual studios with a degree of respect. No way I could ever do something of that quality.

My guess is that Ash is a mad AFL fan, potentially on the shy side and with a bit of a sense of humour. There is no way that presser of his was done without a bit of tongue in cheek.

He seems like a decent bloke from that phone call posted earlier and you're right, there's aspects of his videos that are likeable. I just had a quick squizz at some of his Lions and non preview videos this arvy and despite the laughs I got, there's a good little piece of analysis in one of the recent Lions previews. Nothing earth shattering, but correct.

I hope he keeps it going for years. A world with Ash Footy Tv in it is better than one without it.

 

[PowerbaII]

Ash needs more "AFT on Location" segments.

What an epic video. That 2 seconds would have been well worth the drive all the way out to Waverley.

 

[tigs2010]

Channel 7 is 10 times better than that.

Are you...100...per cent....certain...about that?

 

[dtm06]

I experience deja vu at about 1:20; but then I realise it's an extraordinary story telling technique that allows me to be at one with Ash in the second half of the episode.

Don't ever change AshFootyTV.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Reckon I missed the last few pages of this thread on the last go round. Sorry to go all fun police, but I enjoyed it more before people (let alone the OP) were tracking him down and prank calling him for a laugh.