Cameron Ling: The Commentator

[BlightysCats]

Don't be cowardly now, I know exactly who you're referring to. Have the guts to say it.

And cop it off Teriyakicat for naming her? I don't think so...

 

[BlightysCats]

Don't be cowardly now, I know exactly who you're referring to. Have the guts to say it.

In any case a quick peruse through this search show there to be plenty of angst at Ling from many many different posters.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/search/71534430/?page=4&q=Lingy&o=date&c[node]=26

I'm not arguing whether or not there's angst, just whether that angst is justified. So far from the examples I've found it clearly isn't.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

I'm not arguing whether or not there's angst, just whether that angst is justified. So far from the examples I've found it clearly isn't.

Of course you don't, then again you're in the same frame of mind all season, unjustifiably for the most part I might add.

The fact that a multitude of posters feel this way adds credence to the validity of our gripes with Ling.

 

[BlightysCats]

Of course you don't, then again you're in the same frame of mind all season, unjustifiably for the most part I might add.

The fact that a multitude of posters feel this way adds credence to the validity of our gripes with Ling.

Same frame of mind all season? What would that be? All I know is I've copped a tip truck full of crap on here for daring to question Scott's coaching but it seems I was making a mistake all along and I should've been bagging the shite out of ex Geelong triple premiership players who still work for the club instead. Next time I'll remember to aim my venom after Geelong's poor performances at the right people instead of our head coach. I'm going to add people bagging Ling's commentary as another thing I hated this season.

 

[Seeds]

Not just post game threads, seeds. Game day threads too.

My gripe is similar to that of most really, he becomes unnecessarily anti Geelong at times to avoid accusations of bias.

It was so obvious I don't get how people can question it. I suppose they wait until the countless examples throughout the season are starting to be forgotten and then go, hey where was the evidence.

I have no doubt that Ling took notice when Clarkson called Harley a biased Geelong nuffy the one time Harley said something negative about Hawthorn (even though Matthews agreed with him) and realised that no matter how impartial you can be, if there is one single example where you are seen as biased then it can all come undone. Funny how Harley was no longer at seven the year after that incident.

 

[Seeds]

Well I'll have a look at that 'evidence' but I fear most of it will just be personal interpretations of events based on the one eyed parochialism of many on here rather than anything else, I personally can't remember one time ever during the season where I thought he was being anti-Geelong in his commentary. The evidence I'll say that Ling isn't anti-Geelong in his commentary is that he was a paid member of staff last year at the GFC, is a club legend, loves the club, and is always in the rooms beaming after we've had a win buddying up to GFC staff & players after games often while on air with his media gig.

True it is subjective and many or us are biased particularly myself. However think you will find that its was the unbiased supporters who were ripping into Ling as much as anyone on those game day and review threads. Kind of gives you an answer. I remember being livid at Lings commentary in the Port and Hawks games in particular.

 

[BlightysCats]

True it is subjective and many or us are biased particularly myself. However think you will find that its was the unbiased supporters who were ripping into Ling as much as anyone on those game day and review threads. Kind of gives you an answer. I remember being livid at Lings commentary in the Port and Hawks games in particular.

Ok, I'll have a look at them, second Hawks game or first? At least you've given me specific games to focus on if I am to find this mysterious phenomenon.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

It was so obvious I don't get how people can question it. I suppose they wait until the countless examples throughout the season are starting to be forgotten and then go, hey where was the evidence.

I have no doubt that Ling took notice when Clarkson called Harley a biased Geelong nuffy the one time Harley said something negative about Hawthorn (even though Matthews agreed with him) and realised that no matter how impartial you can be, if there is one single example where you are seen as biased then it can all come undone. Funny how Harley was no longer at seven the year after that incident.

Nail meet head there Seeds.

Go find evidence they say, like who the **** can remember what thread it has been said in, on all boards on this site I've probably posted in 100+ threads this year. **** trying to remember where something was said.

Pretty simple gripe too, he goes too far the other way to avoid being accused of cats bias, I think that's referred to as overcompensating, well Lingy has been doing that in spades at times in 2015.

 

[meto]

I think Ling swings so far to please and back his media mates (BT and Darc) that he turns on the club in certain circumstances.
Especially with highly disputable infringements, the focus on Geelong players regarding the MRP and speculating on weeks to be served (to get along) is unforgiveable from one whose been treated like royalty by the club, fans and city of Geelong.
No doubt will always have a dollar in his pocket, but unfortunately not the best person to come out of Geelong. I'm pretty sure Cam Mooney (whom I respect much more) wouldn't join in with that shite.

 

[Catatonic Shock]

I like his "nothing in it" when Caddy was fended away in the throat and he thought it was play on as it wasn't high....

 

[Seeds]

Ok, I'll have a look at them, second Hawks game or first? At least you've given me specific games to focus on if I am to find this mysterious phenomenon.

Second

 

[Seeds]

I like his "nothing in it" when Caddy was fended away in the throat and he thought it was play on as it wasn't high....

There were also a couple of times when he declared a geelong player would Definately get weeks for incidents for it only to be thrown out by mrp without even a fine. Then he tried his best effort to get hodge off for ramming a players jaw into a post. No definite weeks their ah lingy. Didn't want to risk making Harley's mistake and face the wrath of Clarkson.

 

[Mahlepi]

In todays moron paper he rates Selwood as a captain 7/10. He rates Boak an 8/10.
Taylor Walker rates a 8/10


*The online version of the article has now adjusted Joel to an 8 rating.
Seriously Ling do you hate your legacy being questioned that much

 

[RedVest4]

In todays moron paper he rates Selwood as a captain 7/10. He rates Boak an 8/10.
Taylor Walker rates a 8/10


*The online version of the article has now adjusted Joel to an 8 rating.
Seriously Ling do you hate your legacy being questioned that much

What's Trent?

 

[Mahlepi]

What's Trent?

7/10 the same as Selwood in print

seriously Ling needs to stop drinking his own bath water

 

[Podsnap]

Alternatively he could know more about Joels weaknesses and this is reflected in his score. Or he is trying to make himself appear objective and ends up sounding full of crap. Ill go with the latter.

 

[Isaac Norm Smith]

Selwood is an exceptional leader on-field. However, we aren't privy to what happens at training, off-field etc. Ling is far more qualified to comment on that.

 

[cats_09]

The problem is that if Ling gave him a 9 or 10 people would say it was only cause then were teammates at Geelong - no win situation for Ling

 

[Sttew]

We all know how bloody good a leader Selwood is. Don't need Ling to tell us

 

[Spazz Cat]

The problem is that if Ling gave him a 9 or 10 people would say it was only cause then were teammates at Geelong - no win situation for Ling

He should really just grow a pair. Not worry what people say.

 

[romeohwho]

Selwood is an exceptional leader on-field. However, we aren't privy to what happens at training, off-field etc. Ling is far more qualified to comment on that.

Yep, but Ling hasn't played under Selwood, so can't see why he is privy to anything. One thing I noticed last night is we have lots of players giving 'advice' and telling people where to stand and such-and that strikes me as good leadership-that Selwood, and the club are cultivating a group where everyone is leading and taking responsibility. That is what we want.

 

[Daitro]

He should really just grow a pair. Not worry what people say.

Kinda like our supporters.

 

[Spazz Cat]

Also Boak better than Selwood? Seriously?
Walker's been captain for only one season. Yet he's a better captain?
Lings totally lost it.

 

[vinum coupe]

How the hell does this matter?

 

[Podsnap]

Didnt he captain an all aus team? He cant think he will be targeted for daring to call selwood a good captainn