I'm Rohan Connolly, Ask Me Anything! (Friday Midday) - Thanks Rohan!

[Mkcaptain]

Do you think there is too much media involved in the game these days compared to when you started?

 

[TheCoach16]

Rohan, you probably won't want to answer this. Not honestly at least, but...

Are you embarrassed that Mark Robinson is your peer? Does it bother you that you and he are considered colleagues within your industry?

 

[The_Steadier]

How much pressure is applied (directly or indirectly) by the league or your bosses for you to spin your work in the AFL's favour?

Across the footy media there seems to be a lot of self censorship for fear of being kicked out of the tent.

 

[floki]

The local supermarket has mandarins labeled as "the odd bunch" for $2.50 is there something they're trying to tell me. rita panahi one bag or two?

 

[greatwhiteshark]

Why is it that every media person seems to agree with everything the AFL does? How come no media ever really take the AFL to task on changing the game so much?

 

[76woodenspooners]

Thoughts on the quality (or lack of) of footy TV broadcasting in 2016?

 

[TheCoach16]

Why are journos so passive and submissive in post game press conferences with coaches?

He's gone now, but when a man like Mick Malthouse and others proceed to humiliate and belittle you because you're doing your job. Why don't you guys just tell them to "answer the question and cut out the s**t..." ? You're grown men and women, why do you allow the coaches to speak to you that way? Are there consequences and repercussions to standing up to them?

 

[pazza]

Can you shed light on the Essendon cheer Squad days when you were a member of it?

 

[Nursie]

Yeah, man. Who cuts your hair?

 

[ArjenTheGreat]

Why are journos so passive and submissive in post game press conferences with coaches?

He's gone now, but when a man like Mick Malthouse and others proceed to humiliate and belittle you because you're doing your job. Why don't you guys just tell them to "answer the question and cut out the s**t..." ? You're grown men and women, why do you allow the coaches to speak to you that way? Are there consequences and repercussions to standing up to them?

What do you think mate?

 

[TheCoach16]

What do you think mate?

I don't know mate, that's why I'm asking...

 

[Beerfish]

Do you agree with most people that Richmond are the biggest joke of a club over the last 30 years or could you mount a case for St Kilda despite them making GFs only to fail hilariously every time?

Also, given that someone with a head like Jake Niall's can now get a regular gig on Fox Footy, is there any chance we might see your good self make the transition to tv in the near future?

 

[the croucher]

Rohan, the BigFooty history threads in the last few months have revealed that hundreds of errors exist in the early VFL career records e.g players who are not listed by correct name, plus other various matters e.g. the mythical Champion of the Colony award.

Are all members of the AFL media "press pass set"
so beholden to the AFL that they refuse to expose the facts to a wider audience ?

 

[HawkMongrel]

What are your thoughts on toast? Are you a butter, margarine, or Nuttelex man? Type of bread? And what's your technique for spreading?

 

[FootyGeek]

Have you heard the story about bigfooty's friend named rompingwins?

 

[Ry009]

RoCo, on average how many games per week do the average media personalities and journalists watch? I gather a significant amount still make comment on various topics despite not watching all 9 games when you would believe they would have the ability to do so.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Is it true that even journo's can't stand damo Barrett

 

[Caveman68]

Does RFC need to exorcise the Helen D'Amico curse to win a flag?

 

[toxic]

Do you believe anyone who's entered two Supercoach teams should have both teams removed completely?

 

[toxic]

Which Dees midfielder will benefit most when Michael Barlow becomes a Dee in the off-season?

 

[FootyGeek]

Do you agree with most people that Richmond are the biggest joke of a club over the last 30 years or could you mount a case for St Kilda despite them making GFs only to fail hilariously every time?

Also, given that someone with a head like Jake Niall's can now get a regular gig on Fox Footy, is there any chance we might see your good self make the transition to tv in the near future?

Roco is a TV veteran.

 

[stew42]

I've asked this on your Twitter page before, but why do you get into s**tfights with Joe Public on Twitter about stuff not usually related with footy? I mean, of course you're allowed to, but perhaps it'd be better to make a separate account for footy stuff, then have a personal one? I dunno, up to you of course, but it makes me cringe every time I see it.

And also, I second the question about advice for anyone trying to get into the sports media industry

Cheers mate!

 

[DrEvil_]

Hi Rohan, how does it feel sharing the same profession as a drunken moron Mark Robinson?

 

[I Lost My Keays]

Who do you think will play in the grand final?

 

[TheCoach16]

Hi Rohan, how does it feel sharing the same profession as a drunken moron Mark Robinson?

Rohan, you probably won't want to answer this. Not honestly at least, but...

Are you embarrassed that Mark Robinson is your peer? Does it bother you that you and he are considered colleagues within your industry?

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