... and the yapping umpires and their piercing whistles turned down.
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For me, the biggest issue with the TV commentators is that they forget we can see the play too. So instead of keeping their comments short & swift (ie. just call the players names with the occasional "good tackle" or "big bump" thrown in for colour), they commentate like they would on radio trying to describe and cram in every minute detail they can which is completely unnecessary.
When they also add in their own cute phrases (eg. 'bends it back', 'wobbler' or 'wormburner') they sound like juvenile try-hards and I haven't even got to the inane & irrelevant conversations they have at the expense of what is happening in the game.
When they also add in their own cute phrases (eg. 'bends it back', 'wobbler' or 'wormburner') they sound like juvenile try-hards and I haven't even got to the inane & irrelevant conversations they have at the expense of what is happening in the game.
The over description is ridiculous, I don't know who it's for.
Speaking of, I would love to know if anyone has a way to sync up the ABC feed with the TV and get rid of the delay.
2 commentators, one boundary rider. Have the ex-footballers at half time explaining tactics or whatever. That's what they know.
Commentators should call the game - who has the ball etc. - plus they should be explaining the game, so anyone new to the sport might have a clue what's going on. A complete understanding of the rules should be mandatory, and a few replays of contentious decisions might help people understand what has just happened, rather than endless replays of a chest mark.
Boundary rider can update re; the bench.
More crowd noise. I don't mind hearing the umpires if they are explaining what free kicks are for.
If they want to grow the game overseas (and at home for that matter) then they need to get rid of the cringeworthy stuff - zooper goals, boy-oh-boy wowee! crap. Treat the audience like they're adults that appreciate the game for what it is, treat the game with some respect.
Commentators should call the game - who has the ball etc. - plus they should be explaining the game, so anyone new to the sport might have a clue what's going on. A complete understanding of the rules should be mandatory, and a few replays of contentious decisions might help people understand what has just happened, rather than endless replays of a chest mark.
Boundary rider can update re; the bench.
More crowd noise. I don't mind hearing the umpires if they are explaining what free kicks are for.
If they want to grow the game overseas (and at home for that matter) then they need to get rid of the cringeworthy stuff - zooper goals, boy-oh-boy wowee! crap. Treat the audience like they're adults that appreciate the game for what it is, treat the game with some respect.
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Agreed - who is Speed?
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Surely everyone notices Bruce has crows scarf on when he calls. Pick any game of theirs in SA and he wills them to win.
I could feel his disappointment on GF day it oozed. Dwayne Lamb tries to bring to much NBA to it "crazy good" * off.
BT although I like, needs the occasional leash of restraint. Darcy is far to self important. Basil trying to hard to emulate Dennis.
I always liked Quarters, I like Huddo but he can get ahead of himself at times. Ian Robertson despite being a cretin from the Blues I really enjoyed when I younger. Damn I will regret this (gulp) I like the press red for Ed and KB commentary. Knowing that it was flat out bias gave it more context for me.
I could feel his disappointment on GF day it oozed. Dwayne Lamb tries to bring to much NBA to it "crazy good" * off.
BT although I like, needs the occasional leash of restraint. Darcy is far to self important. Basil trying to hard to emulate Dennis.
I always liked Quarters, I like Huddo but he can get ahead of himself at times. Ian Robertson despite being a cretin from the Blues I really enjoyed when I younger. Damn I will regret this (gulp) I like the press red for Ed and KB commentary. Knowing that it was flat out bias gave it more context for me.
Or "marvellous."
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Same as the umpiring. People here are just ******* sooks and confirmation bias is real
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Dwayne Also made a comment in our game v Essendon (forgot which player he mentioned) that the player would be playing for Fremantle if there was a one game father son rule.
And we pay to watch and listen to this crap.
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Brenton Speed at Fox Sports/Fox Footy, he does A-League too.
No over the top theatrics or garbage, calls it straight down the middle.
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Anthony Hudson is literally a boy too. Seems to regress in age.
I've been to 4 grand finals and worked at countless more finals games at the mcg. The moment Fev marked that ball is still easily to this day in the top 3 loudest moments I've ever experienced at the footy. It was insane.
So they can wildy speculate on player injuries, i.e. "Looked bad from where I was standing BT, could be an ACL"
Hey, while I'm whinging about how woeful the boundary riders are..... what's with the overly manly handshake each time they interview a player?
It reeks of floggery, but more of total unprofessionalism. And, it's utterly unnecessary.
Just reinforces that s**t, blokey boy's club culture that stains the AFL.
It reeks of floggery, but more of total unprofessionalism. And, it's utterly unnecessary.
Just reinforces that s**t, blokey boy's club culture that stains the AFL.
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Come on Bushy there men and when you shake a hand you shake a hand. I don't have a problem with it.
You have absolutely nailed it.
Television is a visual medium, we can see the play we don't need anybody trying doing a possession by possession detailed call.
If we did, it would be better to actually get the audio from the Champion Data box as they are actually employed based on player recognition knowledge and they do a much better play by play call...sans the inane banter and competing between commentators to one up the other with a witty line or nickname.
The only commentary you need on TV is the 'special comments' variety...the 'value add', but need to actually determine what adds value.
Concept of a boundary rider is good, if they can get access to the bench or doctors etc.
Having a couple of ex assistant coaches / opposition analysts would be best for analysis instead of the ex players.
And then you can have a host, the guy who pulls everything together and adds colourful comments or pumps up the general game.
Less is more.
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Of course confirmation bias is real. People see what they want to see, and everyone has a bias.
For example, I have a bias towards truth and justice.
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Watch North V Richmond elim final from 2015.
Bruce was actively barracking against us.
Why do they shake their hand?
They're not chatting at the pub - it's a freakin' professional broadcaster conducting an interview FFS!
Amateur hour.
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It's just a thankyou and see ya later gesture.
