FTA-TV Open Mike

[Hammer#8]

Uploaded to the Lions website

http://www.lions.com.au/video/2018-03-29/leppa-on-open-mike

 

[Cochblocked]

Bob Murphy on this week. You don't really hear from him very often. I wonder how he felt after doing his ACL? I hope Mike asks some questions about his 'out there' personality because no one really mentions it.

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

Mike did a really bad job of the Bob interview. Dunno how he didn’t bring up Jason Akermanis..

 

[Sprout]

Mike did a really bad job of the Bob interview. Dunno how he didn’t bring up Jason Akermanis..

That was disappointing. I wanted to see if he remained in Mr Nice Guy mode while talking about Aker.

 

[yaco55]

One of the poorer episodes in the series - It was more like a fire-side chat with two guys having a few beers.

 

[SuperSteele22]

One of the poorer episodes in the series - It was more like a fire-side chat with two guys having a few beers.

That honestly sounds much more enjoyable

 

[010203]

Mike sounded completely unaware that some people outside the media bubble might not like Bob Murphy or had become a bit tired of him.

 

[Rod Stroker]

One of the poorer episodes in the series - It was more like a fire-side chat with two guys having a few beers.

Was worse than that. It was more of a circle jerk, particularly when they started talking about Bob's show.
The only part I found interesting was the Paul Roos tattoo story. Apart from that 30 seconds, the rest was crap. One of the worst ever.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Disappointing interview.

Barely delved into his career and in reality it was mainly a circle jerk about the 2016 Grand Final.

 

[Brunswick Trap King]

Such a boring interview from a boring ex-player.

 

[Ablett2Garland]

Used to enjoy open mike but now prefer fan club podcasts with ex players on, generally much more enjoyable.

 

[wagstaff]

That Murphy 'interview' actually sounds worse than I could've ever envisaged, which is quite an impressive feat actually.

 

[Draft Pick]

Dale Weightman was asked about the 2017 flag and spent 90 percent of the answer talking about Neil Balme.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Lol mike trying not to show his tiger hate flog

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Dale Weightman was asked about the 2017 flag and spent 90 percent of the answer talking about Neil Balme.

Balme was a great pick up our club was in shambles in 2016

 

[Draft Pick]

Balme was a great pick up our club was in shambles in 2016

Sure, but I suppose I was hoping he would talk about about how the club had been so low for 30 odd years etc. and what it meant to him.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Sure, but I suppose I was hoping he would talk about about how the club had been so low for 30 odd years etc. and what it meant to him.

He usually always talks about it. Only caught the end so not sure about what mike asked for the most part

 

[Dogs Rule]

The most interesting part of Weightman last night was his discussion on diabetes and what he had to do to prepare.

 

[Beerfish]

Was hoping this would be the first half decent one this year. The above posts have somewhat deflated that hope.

 

[wagstaff]

Having Weightman on may make me interested in actually watching an Open Mike this year, although the above doesn't sound promising. Weightman's autobiography was pretty interesting, was explicit on how much he disliked Francis Bourke and actually signed for St Kilda during the 1983 season.

Also, Open Mike failed to get in the Top 20 Pay-TV shows last night (i.e. sub-30K). Even factoring in the Commonwealth Games diversion, interest in it has totally fallen off a cliff this year.

 

[GreyCrow]

Was hoping this would be the first half decent one this year. The above posts have somewhat deflated that hope.

If you are an older person it is an enjoyable chat.

Its why I call for older players. The discussion on the Diabetes was interesting and it makes it easier to understand the issues McCartin is having as he tries to adjust his body for different playing times. ie Weightman knew every Saturday at 2.20 he had to be ready

As a Grumpy Old Man myself Weightman came across as a hard uncompromising footballer that thinks the modern game is a bit soft and he would love a return to the 'old days'

I enjoyed it.

Stevi_Tigers Mike even said something about not liking Richmond and Dale jumped on him straight away

 

[Beerfish]

If you are an older person it is an enjoyable chat.

I guess I reluctantly fit that description. I did iQ it so I will get around to watching it. I still have a couple sitting there from last year.

 

[TheJanuaryMan]

I still keep coming back to Paul Kelly (Sydney, not Leaps And Bounds) as a logical choice but he may not be interested

 

[Marstermind]

The show has jumped the shark. Weightman should have had some ripping stories from his days from the 80s Tigers and playing as much for the Big V. But no. Mike asked the standard questions - what were you offered to play elsewhere? What was your contract? How about the time you were knocked out/knocked someone out/got reported. Then half the show talking about Neil Balme and Dustin Martin. There hasn't been a good episode yet this year.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

If you are an older person it is an enjoyable chat.

Its why I call for older players. The discussion on the Diabetes was interesting and it makes it easier to understand the issues McCartin is having as he tries to adjust his body for different playing times. ie Weightman knew every Saturday at 2.20 he had to be ready

As a Grumpy Old Man myself Weightman came across as a hard uncompromising footballer that thinks the modern game is a bit soft and he would love a return to the 'old days'

I enjoyed it.

Stevi_Tigers Mike even said something about not liking Richmond and Dale jumped on him straight away

He hates us there is a running gag that Graeme Richmond porked his mrs