2015 Media Thread

[mike91]

I guess so, they were full of praise for Freo

They were, I wasn't paying too much attention, but didn't those 'experts lol' say something like:

King - Walters is probably the best tackler in the leauge
Maclure - mentioned something about how our small forwards are dominating
Maclure - this is freos best chance, they've been around for a while now. They got 'smashed' against the hawks

 

[Kram]

King is a bit of a Noddy but I reckon he at least actually bothers to watch all the round's games properly every weekend. Maclure is good for a bit of a laugh but I'd be surprised if he has even seen half of our games or any other teams apart from Carlton for that matter.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

They were, I wasn't paying too much attention, but didn't those 'experts lol' say something like:

King - Walters is probably the best tackler in the leauge
Maclure - mentioned something about how our small forwards are dominating
Maclure - this is freos best chance, they've been around for a while now. They got 'smashed' against the hawks

That was more about our goal kicking, the got smashed bit.
Two best small forwards in the game.

McLure is more measured than Kingy who is now a Ross Lyon devotee. For his part, I think Ross has probably engaged Kingy in recent meetings; an indication he has time for sensible footy people which is a positive.

I would suggest David King has personally apologised to Ross for the Rossteoporosis remark. ( IMO though I think things like that bounce straight off Ross ).

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Will watch the 8pm replay of 360 now (I missed the live version) - thanks guys!

Be warned. The first half of the show on Essendon with Bomber Thompson is pathetic. They don't have the right to subject us to propaganda like that without warning.

 

[mattis117]

Be warned. The first half of the show on Essendon with Bomber Thompson is pathetic. They don't have the right to subject us to propaganda like that without warning.

That's a bit harsh lol

 

[Frank J Moose]

That's a bit harsh lol

Harsh but fair.

 

[Kenny_01]

I feel like we always get airtime on AFL 360. Obviously Richmond and Carlton are big news generally but we get fair more airtime than most of the other interstate sides. Obviously with the shows format, they can only cover 4 to 6 sides in any particular episode so it is difficult to cater to everyone but I feel like we would be in the top half of clubs in terms of airtime. And nearly always positive.

 

[clogged]

King is a bit of a Noddy but I reckon he at least actually bothers to watch all the round's games properly every weekend.

Yeah I agree with that. I think his analysis isn't great but he's one of the few in the TV media who at least takes time to research and prepare for his job. So many of the rest are just unprofessional half wits.

 

[Frank J Moose]

Yeah I agree with that. I think his analysis isn't great but he's one of the few in the TV media who at least takes time to research and prepare for his job. So many of the rest are just unprofessional half wits.

Tony Shaw. Prime example of unprofessional half wit who does no research.

 

[XXRL]

I thought 360 last night was pretty good overall. I recoiled when Maclure said we 'got smashed' in the 2013 GF, but then he was full of praise for Freo for pretty much the first time this year that I've seen. A few weeks ago he was "It's only April / May and don't forget they're old."

I was thinking about our coverage on 360 compared to other clubs - I think we do pretty well especially compared to other interstate teams. Of course the big 4/5 Victorian clubs will dominate the agenda, especially with the current situation at Essendon, Richmond and Carlton.

 

[beetz]

Tony Shaw. Prime example of unprofessional half wit who does no research.

Pronounces "through" as "frew". Enough said.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Yeah I agree with that. I think his analysis isn't great but he's one of the few in the TV media who at least takes time to research and prepare for his job. So many of the rest are just unprofessional half wits.

It has also helped that Ross has accommodated him recently with at least two interview sessions. One in the coaches' box, would not happen often.

 

[Crippa]

Entertaining piece by Martin Blake, who's always good value.

http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/2015/05/14/ross-lyons-genius-needs-flag/

Edit: Just saw this has been posted on the main board. My apologies.

 

[Freodoc]

Loved Lachie Neales quote in the West today, in talking about upset wins in Round 6, he talks about GWS upsetting the Hawks and WCE upsetting Port, lol!
Obviously NO respect there for the budgies!!

 

[clogged]

Loved Lachie Neales quote in the West today, in talking about upset wins in Round 6, he talks about GWS upsetting the Hawks and WCE upsetting Port, lol!
Obviously NO respect there for the budgies!!

To be fair, it was an upset. Few would have tipped West Coast.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

That's a bit harsh lol

"The players are so brave with what they have been put through for three years now, mmmm"
Bomber Thompson is the worst mumbler in the media.
I have no idea what Foxfooty are thinking having him in the box.

 

[go_the_dockers]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/27953950/docker-dawson-to-be-held-back-again/

Fremantle defender Zac Dawson's return to playing action has been delayed for at least another week after he suffered a slight setback at training.

But coach Ross Lyon says the veteran will be held back for another week after feeling some slight soreness during the week.

 

[AAACockburn]

Last nights Marngrook footy show was a ripper last night. They had old "Hungry" on there, not willing to give up the spotlight.
Was great viewing.

 

[FreoGirl]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/27953950/docker-dawson-to-be-held-back-again/

Fremantle defender Zac Dawson's return to playing action has been delayed for at least another week after he suffered a slight setback at training.

But coach Ross Lyon says the veteran will be held back for another week after feeling some slight soreness during the week.

we don't need him yet - thank god

 

[masai]

we don't need him yet - thank god

He's been pearced.

 

[FreoGirl]

we made the back page of The West today I got so excited until I saw the front page of the lift out lol

 

[Arcassius]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-05-15/2009s-time-to-shine

"
But the granddaddy of the whole 2009 draft class is Fyfe.

He has taken the competition by storm and it's not hard to see why he's the clear-cut Brownlow Medal favourite when you take a look at the impact he has made in 2015.

The Docker is third in the AFL for disposals, second in contested possessions, eighth for clearances, fourth for centre clearances, eighth for inside 50s, third for intercept marks and second for score involvements.

Fyfe has also taken 15 contested marks for the season. To put that in perspective, no other midfielder has taken more than five contested marks. "



monster.

 

[clogged]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-05-15/2009s-time-to-shine

"
But the granddaddy of the whole 2009 draft class is Fyfe.

He has taken the competition by storm and it's not hard to see why he's the clear-cut Brownlow Medal favourite when you take a look at the impact he has made in 2015.

The Docker is third in the AFL for disposals, second in contested possessions, eighth for clearances, fourth for centre clearances, eighth for inside 50s, third for intercept marks and second for score involvements.

Fyfe has also taken 15 contested marks for the season. To put that in perspective, no other midfielder has taken more than five contested marks. "



monster.

No other player has taken more contested marks than Fyfe.

 

[Harry Reems]

Anyone see the Footy Fix on 7 Mate last night?

They had Simon Tunbridge from the Eagles on there and they asked him who his favourite player is.

He said that he was a massive Freo fan growing up and that his hero was Matthew Pavlich. He said that he wrote a love letter to Pav one day and even got a reply back from him.

Well done for being so honest Simon, they certainly wouldn't have aired that on Weagle Vision.

 

[AAACockburn]

Anyone see the Footy Fix on 7 Mate last night?

They had Simon Tunbridge from the Eagles on there and they asked him who his favourite player is.

He said that he was a massive Freo fan growing up and that his hero was Matthew Pavlich. He said that he wrote a love letter to Pav one day and even got a reply back from him.

Well done for being so honest Simon, they certainly wouldn't have aired that on Weagle Vision.

Is his nickname Stan?