Channel 7 commentary whinge thread 2018-19

[PT Bar None]

Fleming and Slater on the couch before was pretty funny. Attempting to have insight, failing and then resorting to anecdote whilst interrupting and cutting each other off.

It was a classic example of blokes not listening when the other bloke was talking, instead just trying to think of what they would say next.

 

[troybe]

Fleming and Slater on the couch before was pretty funny. Attempting to have insight, failing and then resorting to anecdote whilst interrupting and cutting each other off.

It was a classic example of blokes not listening when the other bloke was talking, instead just trying to think of what they would say next.

Classic Julio vs Nerd power play


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[Richard Pryor]

Unpopular opinion: I actually really enjoy Copes' and his touch screen. He's a bit awkward at times but usually provides some decent insight.

Do think he has improved since the start of the series.

 

[10Dulkar]

With these breakaway prices they do with Trent Copeland. The first time I can recall seeing something like was C4 coverage of the 2005 Ashes. But they would do it in between overs. I think C7 lose a bit when they do it while it interrupts the over.

It offers pretty lightweight knowledge. The only thing I've learnt through these pieces is that Starc doesn't bowl 150 over the wicket, but does do around. I never noticed that.

Channel 4 introduced "The Analyst" in the form of Simon Hughes in 1999 - I think Hughes is excellent either as an analyst or commentator.

It's a shame about Slater who was very popular over here on Channel 4 who brought him back after his serious illness as well. I guess 9 corrupted him.

 

[barrackers]

With these breakaway prices they do with Trent Copeland. The first time I can recall seeing something like was C4 coverage of the 2005 Ashes. But they would do it in between overs. I think C7 lose a bit when they do it while it interrupts the over.

It offers pretty lightweight knowledge. The only thing I've learnt through these pieces is that Starc doesn't bowl 150 over the wicket, but does do around. I never noticed that.

The Copeland segments seem disconnected to the rest of the broadcast. Even though he's at the venue it feels like he's in a Sydney studio and doing the segment remotely from the cricket. Part of it is because he's not part of the ball by ball commentary team and like the couch segments I think the connection would be improved by having a glass window overlooking the field as the background.

Maybe I'm just used to 9 though where they had field in the background for their broadcasts and would sit in a studio when taking an overseas feed.

 

[Richard Pryor]

Posting to say I am TRIGGERED by Ponting and Tim Lane wagging their finger at the crowd tut-tutting them for booing Kohli. Chopra seemed confused by the sudden sanctimonious drivel being spewed.

 

[NSWCROW]

https://www.triplem.com.au/story/channel-7-fell-for-betoota-advocate-article-in-bbl-coverage-123263

Channel 7 Fell For Betoota Advocate Article In BBL Coverage

 

[Hamingja]

They have to be the unfunniest guys of all time.

I saw them do an interview on Sunrise a few weeks back where they had clearly paid for the air time.

Wouldn't be surprised if a few dollars changed hands again.

 

[Oriolis]

Just watching the Renegades v Strikers game on 7. So boring I keep falling asleep just about every over. 7 have ruined bbl coverage on free to air tv. Wouldn't be suprised if BBL ratings start to take a dive, the poor commentary teams (even with Ponting and other mainstays) as well as there terrible graphics have ruined what was a good tv attraction due to what 10 did. Channel 10 made the bbl what it is and now 7 have basically destroyed it.

 

[eddiesmith]

Just watching the Renegades v Strikers game on 7. So boring I keep falling asleep just about every over. 7 have ruined bbl coverage on free to air tv. Wouldn't be suprised if BBL ratings start to take a dive, the poor commentary teams (even with Ponting and other mainstays) as well as there terrible graphics have ruined what was a good tv attraction due to what 10 did. Channel 10 made the bbl what it is and now 7 have basically destroyed it.

Got nothing to do with 7, it’s the BBL is s**t this year and it goes even longer than ever...

 

[dumb]

have to wait until the end of an over to know how many overs have been bowled

 

[PoopingHindi]

why does Mel McLaughlin always look like she just got done shagging and didn't quite have enough time to fix herself up properly?

 

[brysie]

I'm really not a fan of Chopra in commentary

 

[BarryMorgan]

Don’t know what the biggest mystery of the summer is, why Marnus Labuschagne is batting at 3 or how James Brayshaw has a job

 

[nobbyiscool]

Don’t know what the biggest mystery of the summer is, why Marnus Labuschagne is batting at 3 or how James Brayshaw has a job

Where is Abbey Gelmi is a bigger mystery than both. She was on the early WBBL, she was in Adelaide, she's been at a few BBL games where she's gotten a total of about 2 minutes camera time... She might as well be Amelia Earhart.

 

[The Victorian]

she got engaged

 

[Agent93]

Since I'm pretty far away from the work TV, I can't tell for sure, but it looked like C7 played a minute long highlights package of one catch (that happened about 30 min ago) from several different angles and speeds.

Why?

 

[nobbyiscool]

Since I'm pretty far away from the work TV, I can't tell for sure, but it looked like C7 played a minute long highlights package of one catch (that happened about 30 min ago) from several different angles and speeds.

Why?

I'm wondering what it must be like for people at work, watching without sound, who are wondering what the * channel 7's obsession with fist bumps is. Seriously 4 different conversations about it today with commentators saying "I'm too cool for that", to them having just gone back to the archive's to show Viv Richards fist bumping.

The *?

she got engaged

Well that kind of breaks my heart a little

 

[Agent93]

I'm wondering what it must be like for people at work, watching without sound, who are wondering what the **** channel 7's obsession with fist bumps is.

s**t, now that you point that out... wtf?

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Jason Richardson is obviously new. But he and Maher highlight that Howie was a good commentator for this type of cricket.

 

[010203]

Jason Richardson is obviously new. But he and Maher point highlight that Howie was a good commentator for this type of cricket.

I'm no fan of Howie but i agree with you 100%.

 

[reubski23]

Don’t know what the biggest mystery of the summer is, why Marnus Labuschagne is batting at 3 or how James Brayshaw has a job

1. the cage number 1 rated show
2. any given Sunday number 1 rated show
3. The footy show killed it when he hosted
4. Triple M football heads and shoulders above the rest
5. Commented for years on ING cup then internationals on 9 after averaging 42 in First Class cricket

I don’t know mate I think his resume speaks for itself

 

[Marshland]

They're miles better than Nine all said and done. Fox are ahead as expected too.

I guess that's a plus.

 

[troybe]

JB just saying Pant has developed into a cult figure. Just total rubbish. Maybe in his own little mind.


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[Carbine Chaos]

JB just saying Pant has developed into a cult figure. Just total rubbish. Maybe in his own little mind.


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Would say that's an accurate statement from JB.