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Opinion Should BT/Darcy be barred from commentating the Grand Final after their recent biased commentary?
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I’m wondering whether my propensity to actually like sour beers is due to age - are they the fisherman’s friend version of beer?
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BT will cry when the re-enacted 2003 GF rolls on
They should be barred because they're crap. I would get the Pommy guy and his mate who do the VFL games on the AFL website to call the game. There will be no bias and the Pommy guy has superb use of tone in his voice, don't know what his name is, but he's absolute gold in the box. Reminds me of Henry Blofeld.
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It’s not really a practical solution when the various radio broadcasts are out of sync with the TV broadcast. Makes for a bit of humour when watching Monkey Magic but not so much when watching the biggest footy game of the year.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with footy fans expecting and demanding professionalism and elite standards from the broadcaster who profits more than any club, player or executive from our great game.
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Funny how this is the narrative when he left the club with the shits after missing 1990 and has never really has anything good to say about them in his other media roles
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BT played the eminence gris in the Leon Davis retirement debacle, got in Leon's ear about how much he was worth.
Early in his career as a commentator he was known for inventing random stories because he had no idea what was really going on, as no one trusted him after he published the Taylor Diaries and he lacked the insight to work it out for himself.
Does have some fondness for Collingwood but at least as much for Richmond.
Really a non-caller. For an ex-player he shows little insight and frequently calls the wrong player's name. EG he called Reef McInnes Mihocek and Daicos before getting it right.
Just **** the commentary off completely and have the crowd noise.
Unfortunately with the media wanting to influence opinions, this won’t happen.
The only answer is the mute button.
Unfortunately with the media wanting to influence opinions, this won’t happen.
The only answer is the mute button.
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From the grand final? Hell yes. Shit teams don’t get a free pass so why should shit commentators?
- Jul 27, 2013
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Seriously? who would "Bar" them? Their own employer? We are talking about a private media company that paid for the rights to broadcast the game. Whatever talent or lack of it, they opt to use is completely up to them. If they don't rate, they wont be there long I assure you. I'm reluctant to call people idiots but somehow seeing a similarity between umpires and commentators in your conspiracy theories is just bonkers. If its just because it annoys you, suck it up or use the mute button. TV broadcasters aren't here to look after YOUR hurt feelings.
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because its up to their employers and has absolutely nothing to do with your whinging.
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Most of the time I have no idea who is calling the game, I'm too busy watching it.
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Ok BT
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I’m sure you’re climaxing with BT so it’s probably a heavenly experience.
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Be thankful Fox dont have the rights and Derwayne isn't calling
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Fancy a Collingwood supporter thinking there’s no problem with BT’s commentary and footy supporters should have to suffer through it 
- Jul 27, 2013
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since when did who calls footy games become a democracy? its the entertainment industry doing their thing. The fact that you cry about BT all the time probably ensures he'll never be taken off
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Unfortunately we seem to get a lot of Derwayne as like him we also often get shunted to the Sunday arvo slot.
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I’ve literally posted here about BT today. Did you see the poll? I’m clearly no orphan Brian.since when did who calls footy games become a democracy? its the entertainment industry doing their thing. The fact that you cry about BT all the time probably ensures he'll never be taken off
- Sep 3, 2019
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Vic bias? Most of us think hes a knob of course. Stop having a hissy fit. The dulcet tones of Jobe balance it outFancy a Collingwood supporter thinking there’s no problem with BT’s commentary and footy supporters should have to suffer through it
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he barely ever has to call Freo games anyway so what are you on about?Fancy a Collingwood supporter thinking there’s no problem with BT’s commentary and footy supporters should have to suffer through it
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His Boss would LOVE that poll. Probably get a payrise. I'm actually no fan of him either but I know how TV ratings and cultivating outrage work. You want to get rid of BT - ignore him and find someone else to cry about.
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Yeah but come September I’ve got to watch someone play. Don’t get me wrong, I would thoroughly enjoy listening to my team be talked up for 3 hours. It’s more about the experience for a neutral supporter.
Really weird , as a pies supporer i feel he does the opposite to be honest , hate listening to him
