AO tv coverage

[Caesar]

i suppose we will only see 1 point of of the top seeds in the first week again. it's will be australia week on 7 in the first week of the tournement

Is this really a problem? It does annoy me when they show a rather boring match involving an Australian instead of a tight exciting match involving a couple of foreigners. But I'd still prefer to watch Aussies than Federer and Djokovic handing out bread products to Challenger players.

Apart from Rosol going ballistic on Nadal at Wimbledon, I can't remember the last time I saw an exiting match involving one of the top 4 seeds in the first week of a Slam. Usually they're the most boring matches in the draw.

 

[electricfeel]

they usually have empty press rooms on the mega wall. when did you see that

It was on during the Brisbane International Tournament. It happened a couple of times during the matches. I can't exactly remember which matches but I'm sure one of them was the semi final between Dimitrov and Baghdatis. They decided to split the screen into two and play a press conference during a really important stage during the 3rd set. It was really annoying. I hope they don't do that during the Aus Open.

 

[Righteo]

Saw that a camera was attached to a ball boy today, gosh Ch 7 are so innovative!

 

[Righteo]

It was on during the Brisbane International Tournament. It happened a couple of times during the matches. I can't exactly remember which matches but I'm sure one of them was the semi final between Dimitrov and Baghdatis. They decided to split the screen into two and play a press conference during a really important stage during the 3rd set. It was really annoying. I hope they don't do that during the Aus Open.

Why they do this I have no idea (other than Ch 7 simply trolling us as usual), you can just play the audio of the interview without needing to split the screen in two.

 

[electricfeel]

Saw that a camera was attached to a ball boy today, gosh Ch 7 are so innovative!

Next channel 7 will be filming the tennis using instagram filters

I don't understand the press conference thing. Surely there are better times to play them rather than DURING a match?

 

[Righteo]

Next channel 7 will be filming the tennis using instagram filters

I don't understand the press conference thing. Surely there are better times to play them rather than DURING a match?

Considering how many changes of end you get during a set, each lasting a few minutes it is pretty crazy, wouldn't want to bite into valuable ad time though, clearly. Ch 7 always deliver such a sloppy and unprofessional product no matter the sport.

 

[wally funk]

...They decided to split the screen into two and play a press conference during a really important stage during the 3rd set. It was really annoying. I hope they don't do that during the Aus Open.

They've done this for the past year or two at least, and since they did it in lead-up tournaments, you can be certain they'll do it at the Aus Open, with possibly even more 'great' new (crappy and annoying) features in their coverage. I know the networks aren't under any real obligation to do what is requested of them by the viewers, but the viewers may very well switch off if their frustrations mount.

 

[Underarm]

i suppose we will only see 1 point of of the top seeds in the first week again. it's will be australia week on 7 in the first week of the tournement

It will be Australia week so long as the Australians keep winning....at least Murray might actually get on RLA Before the 2nd week this time...

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

Ball Boy Cam what next ?

 

[damochandler]

It will be Australia week so long as the Australians keep winning....at least Murray might actually get on RLA Before the 2nd week this time...

i suppose australia probably might just last 3 days. i am not at all confident in any australians players making it to the 2nd week

 

[damochandler]

Is this really a problem? It does annoy me when they show a rather boring match involving an Australian instead of a tight exciting match involving a couple of foreigners. But I'd still prefer to watch Aussies than Federer and Djokovic handing out bread products to Challenger players.

Apart from Rosol going ballistic on Nadal at Wimbledon, I can't remember the last time I saw an exiting match involving one of the top 4 seeds in the first week of a Slam. Usually they're the most boring matches in the draw.

there are other seeds and there is always a big upset in the first day or 2 and those matches usually go the distance. it's always a wankfest by woodbridge and bruce

 

[pjcrows]

I never post in this thread, but just wanted to share my view Hamish McLachlan continues to be the biggest douche in sports broadcasting. Has no idea what to say, so it's random cliches about cashing cheques and keeping pressure on the forehand.

 

[damochandler]

the problem is. that foxtel can't show what 7 don't. that's the main problem

 

[GreekLunatic]

are we stuck with hamish doing the after match interviews. God help us if thats the case

 

[hirdy_is_champ]

are we stuck with hamish doing the after match interviews. God help us if thats the case

Last year when he interviewed Azarenka the arrogance between them both would've been enough to shatter everyone's tv screens. Although, I'm starting to think Basil's actually worse.
How about Tom Williams? The bloke just oozes ****wittery.

 

[damochandler]

Last year when he interviewed Azarenka the arrogance between them both would've been enough to shatter everyone's tv screens. Although, I'm starting to think Basil's actually worse.
How about Tom Williams? The bloke just oozes ****wittery.

always had and always will

 

[OzBomber]

Last year when he interviewed Azarenka the arrogance between them both would've been enough to shatter everyone's tv screens. Although, I'm starting to think Basil's actually worse.
How about Tom Williams? The bloke just oozes ****wittery.

Nothing will ever beat this interview.

 

[Roobs321]

Finally starting to warm to Woodbridge as a commentator. He does have a tendency to be overcritical of some players, but all in all im starting to warm to him as a perceptive commentator. Just keep him away from womens matches *cringe*.

Also, hoping for some more Bruce-Jim-Lleyton commentary once Hewitt bows out. Really enjoy when those 3 get together.

I try to ignore the presence of Tom Williams. Hamish McLachlan atleast attempts to have a go (like Howard at Hopman Cup), but Williams is more like Gossage imo, gtfo! I imagine he'll only be used for player interview pieces away from the court.

 

[Caesar]

Bruce pisses me off, as does Sandy. The Brisbane and Sydney tournaments are always quite refreshing with just Sam Smith and Woodbridge in the box because they both know what they're talking about.

I wish they'd take a hint for the AO and realise that non-expert commentators are totally superfluous for tennis.

 

[Rustin Cohle]

Wait, Tom Williams commentates tennis now? What the ****?

 

[hirdy_is_champ]

Wait, Tom Williams commentates tennis now? What the ****?

No, he just does these really shitty puff pieces... Comes across as a yobbo dumbarse.

 

[damochandler]

7 will be flogging a show that has been axed in america after 1 season

 

[love_balls]

7 will be flogging a show that has been axed in america after 1 season

Already have. Last Resort has been cancelled.

 

[damochandler]

Already have. Last Resort has been cancelled.

just like they did with law and order la

 

[Gee Dub]

Fox Sports seem to have got rid of the red button again and are just showing matches on the main channel. Not a happy camper.