Opinion Non-Crows AFL 11

[Mutineer]

Been a disappointment since he left the ABC.

LOL
He was no better at the ABC either, the very personification of a try hard full of himself.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

LOL
He was no better at the ABC either, the very personification of a try hard full of himself.

How would you know when you stay away from the ABC!!

 

[Peter Doherty]

LOL
He was no better at the ABC either, the very personification of a try hard full of himself.

You could be mistaken for talking about Kerry O'Keeffe.

 

[119others]

LOL
He was no better at the ABC either, the very personification of a try hard full of himself.

Seriously, WTF?

You mean Australis pre-eminent sports caller? Geez, the tall poppy syndrome exists on here..

 

[footy4ever]

Seriously, WTF?

You mean Australis pre-eminent sports caller? Geez, the tall poppy syndrome exists on here..

Knowlegable certainly, but became a pain in the arse as did Robbo with their little Vic love-in footy show. It became unwatchable. And then, talk about cash-for-comments bullshittery! I remember when Port Power had seemingly won about 10 premierships in a row on their paid love-fest for everything teal LOLOLOL right around the time Port Power started the takeover of 5AA when Rowie let it slip he wasn't allowed to say anything negative about Port anymore. LOL

 

[Mostyn]

Knowlegable certainly, but became a pain in the arse as did Robbo with their little Vic love-in footy show. It became unwatchable. And then, talk about cash-for-comments bullshittery! I remember when Port Power had seemingly won about 10 premierships in a row on their paid love-fest for everything teal LOLOLOL right around the time Port Power started the takeover of 5AA when Rowie let it slip he wasn't allowed to say anything negative about Port anymore. LOL

This sounds a little bit paranoid.

 

[119others]

Knowlegable certainly, but became a pain in the arse as did Robbo with their little Vic love-in footy show. It became unwatchable. And then, talk about cash-for-comments bullshittery! I remember when Port Power had seemingly won about 10 premierships in a row on their paid love-fest for everything teal LOLOLOL right around the time Port Power started the takeover of 5AA when Rowie let it slip he wasn't allowed to say anything negative about Port anymore. LOL

OK I am not aware of cash for comments - I havent been following it if its a story - but he hosts most of our major sporting events. Clearly, the major decision makers that matter DO rate him highly and he has won heaps of awards for 360. He is the smartest and hardest working guy in the calling industry IMO.

Whateley is now Australia’s pre-eminent sports broadcaster, calling the Ashes, World Cups, Super Bowls and grand finals. But it’s still hard, no matter how extensive his crib notes, no matter how deeply he dives..

He’s been studying for this – training – for six months, schooling himself for three hours each lunchtime (after hosting SEN radio) and three hours at night (after hosting AFL360 on Foxtel) – both of which graciously agreed to loan him to Nine, the owner of this masthead – then all day on Sundays.

‘It comes at you so ferociously’: Calling from the Olympics hot seat

Gerard Whateley is Australia’s pre-eminent sports caller. How does he prepare for something like the critical call of Jessica Hull’s 1500-metre final?

www.smh.com.au

 

[1970crow]

Seriously, WTF?

You mean Australis pre-eminent sports caller? Geez, the tall poppy syndrome exists on here..

I used to watch 360 every night, but stopped about 10 years ago. I found the Gerard just got too preachy, which made me prefer Robbo, as crazy as that sounds.

 

[119others]

I used to watch 360 every night, but stopped about 10 years ago. I found the Gerard just got too preachy, which made me prefer Robbo, as crazy as that sounds.

Fair enough. I dont mind Robbo also and thought they worked really well together as such different characters.

I really rate Lyon also but will be interesting to watch the dynamic between him and Whateley as as both relatively similar from a factual, logical basis rather than the emotive 'main in the crowd' persona of Robbo

 

[El Doederino]

Seriously, WTF?

You mean Australis pre-eminent sports caller? Geez, the tall poppy syndrome exists on here..

Australia's pre-eminent sports caller, because his employers tell us so

 

[El Doederino]

OK I am not aware of cash for comments - I havent been following it if its a story - but he hosts most of our major sporting events. Clearly, the major decision makers that matter DO rate him highly and he has won heaps of awards for 360. He is the smartest and hardest working guy in the calling industry IMO.

Whateley is now Australia’s pre-eminent sports broadcaster, calling the Ashes, World Cups, Super Bowls and grand finals. But it’s still hard, no matter how extensive his crib notes, no matter how deeply he dives..

He’s been studying for this – training – for six months, schooling himself for three hours each lunchtime (after hosting SEN radio) and three hours at night (after hosting AFL360 on Foxtel) – both of which graciously agreed to loan him to Nine, the owner of this masthead – then all day on Sundays.

‘It comes at you so ferociously’: Calling from the Olympics hot seat

Gerard Whateley is Australia’s pre-eminent sports caller. How does he prepare for something like the critical call of Jessica Hull’s 1500-metre final?

www.smh.com.au

I would say the pinnacle is calling these on tv, not radio. The Ashes, and cricket commentary in general, in Australia is the domain of previously the Richie Benaud team and now the Channel 7 team.

World Cup? Of what? The only World Cup which can be referred to as the "World Cup" is soccer and I am not sure he has commentated that and if so, he is hardly pre-eminent there.

Super Bowl? Who listens to an Aus broadcast of the Super Bowl and why would you? That is such a vanity exercise sending Whateley there. There's no reason for him to be in the US for Super Bowl week except to give SEN personalities a shareholder funded trip to the US.

Grand Finals? Assume this is AFL - the Channel 7 commentary team is the leader here.

 

[Mutineer]

Knowlegable certainly, but became a pain in the arse as did Robbo with their little Vic love-in footy show. It became unwatchable. And then, talk about cash-for-comments bullshittery! I remember when Port Power had seemingly won about 10 premierships in a row on their paid love-fest for everything teal LOLOLOL right around the time Port Power started the takeover of 5AA when Rowie let it slip he wasn't allowed to say anything negative about Port anymore. LOL

Exactly, Whately a king size pain in the arse

 

[Mutineer]

OK I am not aware of cash for comments - I havent been following it if its a story - but he hosts most of our major sporting events. Clearly, the major decision makers that matter DO rate him highly and he has won heaps of awards for 360. He is the smartest and hardest working guy in the calling industry IMO.

Whateley is now Australia’s pre-eminent sports broadcaster, calling the Ashes, World Cups, Super Bowls and grand finals. But it’s still hard, no matter how extensive his crib notes, no matter how deeply he dives..

He’s been studying for this – training – for six months, schooling himself for three hours each lunchtime (after hosting SEN radio) and three hours at night (after hosting AFL360 on Foxtel) – both of which graciously agreed to loan him to Nine, the owner of this masthead – then all day on Sundays.

‘It comes at you so ferociously’: Calling from the Olympics hot seat

Gerard Whateley is Australia’s pre-eminent sports caller. How does he prepare for something like the critical call of Jessica Hull’s 1500-metre final?

www.smh.com.au

Bruce McAveney as old as he is absolutey shits all over Whately and always will!!!

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I used to watch 360 every night, but stopped about 10 years ago. I found the Gerard just got too preachy, which made me prefer Robbo, as crazy as that sounds.

Became.too tabloid like. Like you I just stopped watching & only rarely tune in when there is an issue i want to know more about. Found the ring ins better.

But Whateley was better calling the Olympics. When he is just calling events, he is usually fine... but not a fan of his soapbox.

 

[El Doederino]

Became.too tabloid like. Like you I just stopped watching & only rarely tune in when there is an issue i want to know more about. Found the ring jns better.

But Whateley was better calling the Olympics. When he is just calling events, he is usually fine... but not a fan of his soapbox.

I feel like in big events, Whateley still tries to make the moment about him

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I feel like in big events, Whateley still tries to make the moment about him

Didn’t find that with his Olympics calling.

I enjoyed him just calling the action.

He was no BT.

 

[Gtowncrow]

Bruce McAveney as old as he is absolutey shits all over Whately and always will!!!

I've spent many many years giving everyone a fair go.
But...

Bruce is simply the best ever. And at any sport. Always passionate. Always in command of the details and often the nuances too.

And always pleasant with an enquiring journalistic outlook. Asked questions about situations rather than offering opinions. Never preachy. Didn't self promote. Not an self indulgent w***er.

Kept it classy and a true professional who added to the the spectacle on our screens.

A few others have somewhat tried their best but they're all behind Bruce. IMO

 

[1970crow]

I've spent many many years giving everyone a fair go.
But...

Bruce is simply the best ever. And at any sport. Always passionate. Always in command of the details and often the nuances too.

And always pleasant with an enquiring journalistic outlook. Asked questions about situations rather than offering opinions. Never preachy. Didn't self promote. Not an self indulgent w***er.

Kept it classy and a true professional who added to the the spectacle on our screens.

A few others have somewhat tried their best but they're all behind Bruce. IMO

I rate Dennis higher as an AFL commentator. Super voice, knowledgeable, called the play brilliantly and seamlessly slipped in high level humour. In terms of an allrounder, Bruce is probably the best and even though I think he's preachy, Whately isn't far behind. Shame we lost Clinton Grybas so early, he was on a ridiculous trajectory.

 

[Gtowncrow]

I rate Dennis higher as an AFL commentator. Super voice, knowledgeable, called the play brilliantly and seamlessly slipped in high level humour. In terms of an allrounder, Bruce is probably the best and even though I think he's preachy, Whately isn't far behind. Shame we lost Clinton Grybas so early, he was on a ridiculous trajectory.

The Bruce Dennis duo was the high water mark. Like every good team, the funny guy and the straight face. Powerful combination.

Whatley is concise but I after his commentary, I always feel like I've been required to sit once again (been a few years now) in an English class. He always wants to stretch the language to the point where I'm noticing it as much as the image. Better on radio than TV for mine. But he is clever. Happy to grant him that.

 

[Floating Doughnut]

Bruce and Dennis for me . Whately best of the current bunch imo but can be a bit annoying.
As for who is the best commentator to paint a mental picture of whats happening in a footy game
a blind mate prefers Whately.

Poll certainly doesn’t think the persecuted Kelli Underwwod to be a Fine Commentator.

 

[skam85]

I like Tim Lane. He's right up there in the best commentator conversation.

 

[George Kramer]

The Bruce Dennis duo was the high water mark. Like every good team, the funny guy and the straight face. Powerful combination.

Whatley is concise but I after his commentary, I always feel like I've been required to sit once again (been a few years now) in an English class. He always wants to stretch the language to the point where I'm noticing it as much as the image. Better on radio than TV for mine. But he is clever. Happy to grant him that.

And you feel like you’re being lectured to

 

[footy4ever]

This sounds a little bit paranoid.

LOL About what?

 

[George Kramer]

I like Anthony Hudson for calling of the game.

Special comments Buckley, Healy, Thomas, Hodge

Can’t stand Dermie, Dwayne, Roo

Irritable Daisy Pearce, Watson, Taylor, Underwood, Nick Reiwoldt, Burgoyne

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Bruce and Dennis for me . Whately best of the current bunch imo but can be a bit annoying.
As for who is the best commentator to paint a mental picture of whats happening in a footy game
a blind mate prefers Whately.

Poll certainly doesn’t think the persecuted Kelli Underwwod to be a Fine Commentator.





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Will be interesting to see the change after fox footy start commenting on channel 7 games.

Think Huddo & Whateley doing Friday nights.