FTA-TV Bob Murphy signs with FoxFooty, gets new show

[happy_eagle]

Can't see this doing well. I think a lot of the football public are over Bob, which is a shame because its of little fault of his own, but rather the media pumping him up at every single avenue.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Hard to recall a more polished media performer than Murphy in his first season out of the game.

 

[happy_eagle]

Hard to recall a more polished media performer than Murphy in his first season out of the game.

Over saturation is a concern though

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Over saturation is a concern though

It's his first year as a media guy, as opposed to a player who does some media. How can it be "over-saturation" already?

If people think there is a place in the media for articulate former players who actually have something semi-interesting to say, surely there's a place for Bob Murphy. He doesn't retreat into cliches and has a light comic touch. There's not many former players you can say that about.

The show may still be s**t but Bob Murphy warrants a go at it, in my opinion.

 

[yaco55]

Like the look of the show if it turns out how it seems - There is a real gap in the industry where sport can be discussed in a relaxed setting - Open Mike is good, though it has an edgy and serious feel to the show.

 

[Hellgood]

Over saturation is a concern though

Over saturation? He did barely any TV or media last year IIRC.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Good luck to him and the show. He's a likable character who is quite clearly intelligent - which is something you can't attribute to a vast majority of the ex-players in the media these days.

More Murphy's and less Hall, Lynch, Mooney, etc. etc. etc.

 

[00Stinger]

he gives me the shits tbh.

Seems like the type of self indulgent flog that would have this type of show

 

[hoianbulldog]

Can't see this doing well. I think a lot of the football public are over Bob, which is a shame because its of little fault of his own, but rather the media pumping him up at every single avenue.

Naming the show "Bob" isn't going to help.

 

[TheExtractorFactor]

OMG has anyone noticed how cool and edgy Bob Murphy is?! He doesn't even wear Nena and Pasadena or listen to new music!!!!1!

 

[RolandF1]

Can't see this doing well. I think a lot of the football public are over Bob, which is a shame because its of little fault of his own, but rather the media pumping him up at every single avenue.

Is it the Bob Murphy or Bob Morrison Show?

 

[SCRAY72]

Over saturation is a concern though

More than Dal Santo? Now that is what I class as over saturation.
Bob's show will live and die according to tv ratings

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Bob's show will live and die according to tv ratings

Isn't that like most shows?

If no one watches, it doesn't get renewed.

 

[SuperSteele22]

Oh good, I feel like we haven’t had enough of this guy shoved down our throats over the last couple of years.

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

Oh good, I feel like we haven’t had enough of this guy shoved down our throats over the last couple of years.

You do know no one is forcing you to watch the show?

 

[SuperSteele22]

You do know no one is forcing you to watch the show?

Of course nobodies forcing me. I just can’t for the life of me figure out what the obsession is with the guy

 

[Chuckie357]

Of course nobodies forcing me. I just can’t for the life of me figure out what the obsession is with the guy

ITs the same reason everyone loves +.05 hodge, he’s a good bloke apparently

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

ITs the same reason everyone loves +.05 hodge, he’s a good bloke apparently

And the same reason they like Riewoldt...

It’s almost like 10+ year afl players who have handled themselves well get respect..

 

[Hellgood]

ITs the same reason everyone loves +.05 hodge, he’s a good bloke apparently

His articles for The Age were excellent and clearly was a breath of fresh air with his articulate and insightful work on air for 360.

People whinge about nepotism, jobs for the boys and incoherent commentary on the game, yet when a player who has a wealth of on field experience, has a good nature with a dry subtle sense of humour with prior media experience gets a gig halfwits come out of the woodwork to bag it out.

It's all just tall poppy syndrome from donuts wanting to be negative about something in response to the feel good nature of the Bulldogs getting up in 2016 and the attention on him in the aftermath (which he had no control over).

 

[Blue1980]

His articles for The Age were excellent and clearly was a breath of fresh air with his articulate and insightful work on air for 360.

People whinge about nepotism, jobs for the boys and incoherent commentary on the game, yet when a player who has a wealth of on field experience, has a good nature with a dry subtle sense of humour with prior media experience gets a gig halfwits come out of the woodwork to bag it out.

It's all just tall poppy syndrome from donuts wanting to be negative about something in response to the feel good nature of the Bulldogs getting up in 2016 and the attention on him in the aftermath (which he had no control over).

Well would we rather a show called Bob or a Sam McClure show called Sam?

 

[Bombermania]

His articles for The Age were excellent and clearly was a breath of fresh air with his articulate and insightful work on air for 360.

People whinge about nepotism, jobs for the boys and incoherent commentary on the game, yet when a player who has a wealth of on field experience, has a good nature with a dry subtle sense of humour with prior media experience gets a gig halfwits come out of the woodwork to bag it out.

It's all just tall poppy syndrome from donuts wanting to be negative about something in response to the feel good nature of the Bulldogs getting up in 2016 and the attention on him in the aftermath (which he had no control over).

I agree its good to see a recently retired player with his own show but with Bob, I just don't get it, he always comes across as holding things back, although I accept that there were times when he would have needed too and he might free up now that he has retired.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

ITs the same reason everyone loves +.05 hodge, he’s a good bloke apparently

Premiership player ... can't expect St.Kilda fans to understand.

 

[Chuckie357]

Premiership player ... can't expect St.Kilda fans to understand.

Wouldn’t see any of our captains snipe someone and then put their hand up tonsay “hey it’s ok I’m a good bloke”

 

[windyhill]

Over saturation? He did barely any TV or media last year IIRC.

Because he was over doing it ! Or over saturated if you like !

 

[Leeda]

not sure, overexposed by circumstances and while a personable um person, is probably overrated as a man
on his own. but things can be tried and they might just die a less mortifying death than something too overexposed.

there that is my crushing blow to the concept..