honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
For Boycott.
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The Battle of the Commentators
- Thread starter HeathDavisSpeed
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neville cardus
International Debutant
"Eh?" y'sen.
I mean "banned yourself" (for an absolute howler on the Imran-v.-Miller thread), but I've decided to forgive and forget now and consent to my reinstatement.
Pleasure.
neville cardus
International Debutant
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
14 - 8 to Boycs at the moment. Tough for Arlott to come back from here methinks.
neville cardus
International Debutant
Boycott is a fine commentator but nothing more; passing (often grossly over-the-top) comment is all that he can do. John Arlott, by way of happy contrast, commented, described, evoked, recounted, whiled away the dull and inactive hours and held his own in (often dictating) hypnotic conversation. He was better-spoken, more considered and far easy on the hear than the fermenting and egotistical crank that is Boycs.
Common, folks: vote with your brains.
Common, folks: vote with your brains.
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HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Let me up the ante for Arlott fans here. In the event of a tie, I will be voting for Arlott... Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Boycs.
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Sadly, Arlott bows out 14 - 9 allowing Boycott passage through to the next round.
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Battle Eight
Bill Lawry vs Ian Chappell
The Form Guide: Lawry had an easy ride through to round two, trouncing Darryl Cullinan and Rameez Raja despite a surfeit of negative votes. Chappell drew a tough first round draw, but eased through against Martin Crowe and Christopher Martin-Jenkins.
Bill Lawry
Playing Career: Successful and resolute top order Australian batsman up until the early 1970s scoring over 5000 test runs in 67 tests. He captained Australia in their first ODI.
Commentating Pedigree: After retiring from playing, Lawry worked as a commentator on radio and on Channel 9 television, beginning in the days of World Series Cricket. Lawry's long-running, argumentative partnership with former English captain Tony Greig is one of the mainstays of the Nine Network's commentary offering
Other: * His distinctive and excitable style has often been parodied, especially in the The Twelfth Man series, particularly the phrase "Got him, yes!" and "It's all happening!" and "bang"
Ian Chappell
Playing Career: Integral part of the Australian cricket team throughout the 70s, leading his team from 1971 to 75.
Commentating Pedigree: Chappell pursued a media career, beginning in 1973 when he wrote magazine articles and for The Age. He did television commentary for Network Ten and the BBC before playing WSC. He has more recently commentated for Channel Nine.
Other: * Grandson of Vic Richardson, another famous Australian commentator.
Bill Lawry vs Ian Chappell
The Form Guide: Lawry had an easy ride through to round two, trouncing Darryl Cullinan and Rameez Raja despite a surfeit of negative votes. Chappell drew a tough first round draw, but eased through against Martin Crowe and Christopher Martin-Jenkins.
Bill Lawry
Playing Career: Successful and resolute top order Australian batsman up until the early 1970s scoring over 5000 test runs in 67 tests. He captained Australia in their first ODI.
Commentating Pedigree: After retiring from playing, Lawry worked as a commentator on radio and on Channel 9 television, beginning in the days of World Series Cricket. Lawry's long-running, argumentative partnership with former English captain Tony Greig is one of the mainstays of the Nine Network's commentary offering
Other: * His distinctive and excitable style has often been parodied, especially in the The Twelfth Man series, particularly the phrase "Got him, yes!" and "It's all happening!" and "bang"
Ian Chappell
Playing Career: Integral part of the Australian cricket team throughout the 70s, leading his team from 1971 to 75.
Commentating Pedigree: Chappell pursued a media career, beginning in 1973 when he wrote magazine articles and for The Age. He did television commentary for Network Ten and the BBC before playing WSC. He has more recently commentated for Channel Nine.
Other: * Grandson of Vic Richardson, another famous Australian commentator.
Unattainableguy
State 12th Man
For Chappell
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Ah, the arbitrary injustice of the random generator...
Chappelli is the more insightful comm by a way, but he's a wee bit grudgeful for my tastes. At least Lawry palpably loves the sport & is a less oafish in his gong-banging that Greig is.
Hmm. I'm not really inclined to vote for either, but I'm going against Chappell as it means I'll feel less like taking a shower afterwards than I would if I voted for William.
Chappelli is the more insightful comm by a way, but he's a wee bit grudgeful for my tastes. At least Lawry palpably loves the sport & is a less oafish in his gong-banging that Greig is.
Hmm. I'm not really inclined to vote for either, but I'm going against Chappell as it means I'll feel less like taking a shower afterwards than I would if I voted for William.
Mister Wright
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Against: both.
If not
Against: Chappelli
If not
Against: Chappelli
archie mac
International Coach
Lillian Thomson
Hall of Fame Member
First of all the broadcasting genius of Arlott is defeated by the incoherent rambling of Boycott, now there's a choice between this pair of book ends.
I'm voting for Lawry simply because he doesn't always sound like his pet hamster has just died.
I'm voting for Lawry simply because he doesn't always sound like his pet hamster has just died.
headhunter
International Vice-Captain
Abstain