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Rate: Ch.9 commentators
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howardj
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haha I love Tub- he didn't rate Kasp at all, did he?
Cast your mind back to the 2nd innings of the 2nd Test against the Windies in 1996 in Sydney. Kaspa didn't get a bowl at all.
Slow Love™
International Captain
Apart from the fact that Healy (1/10) seems universally disliked (and rightly so IMO) there's a fair variance of opinion when it comes to the Ch9 guys.
I used to rate Tony Grieg (5/10) but he's become really sour and pissed off for some reason recently, and I don't enjoy him as much as I used to. I've always thought Lawry (4/10) was a dud, but like a few people here I think he's improved recently. Maybe the three-man commentary booth has helped him.
I still think Tubs (2/10) is terrible. And while he was a bit refreshed by Slats' (7/10) entrance to the booth initially, in that they could reminisce a fair bit about not-so-long-ago playing days, it's become just about a caricature by now, and it's not that funny anyway. The worst is when he starts that drunk-guy-at-the-pub HAAAHAAAHAAA laugh at the slightest cheeky/blokey remark, particularly when they mike up players during the Twenty20's. Personally I don't think he offers much.
BTW, Slater's "are you ready to rock'n'roll?!?!" before Rogue Traders' act on Friday was hysterically bad. Not his fault but I laughed out loud. He's probably being groomed long term for a Nicholas role, and I reckon he could fill that admirably. Slater is generally good and generally I think his worst moments are when he's being brought down by the other guys.
I don't mind Nicholas (6/10), although it is easy to see what annoys him about other people. I kinda like him as the main MC of the commentary booth though, and I feel that being the first openly homosexual commentator, he was guaranteed to get a fair bit of stick, whether he deserved it or not.
Richie (6/10) used to be gold, but I've felt he's been past it for a while now, and it seems to me he's occasionally inexplicably confused, and age had to catch up with him sooner or later. He's always had a tendency to repetition, but as has been noted by other posters (not that you could miss it), he's definitely gotten way worse in this regard, again, to the point of caricature.
Ian Chappell (6/10) is a really mixed bag - it is true that he comes up with insights that aren't self-evident, and I actually like him quite a bit as a guy. But his obsession with providing a narrative for a game and ramming the point home constantly is really tiresome, as well as some of his more familiar tropes (To beat Australia, you must be as aggressive, bashing players for hours on end for not turning a comfortable run and a bit into a second run, etc, etc). His sense of humor is really hit and miss, too.
I used to rate Tony Grieg (5/10) but he's become really sour and pissed off for some reason recently, and I don't enjoy him as much as I used to. I've always thought Lawry (4/10) was a dud, but like a few people here I think he's improved recently. Maybe the three-man commentary booth has helped him.
I still think Tubs (2/10) is terrible. And while he was a bit refreshed by Slats' (7/10) entrance to the booth initially, in that they could reminisce a fair bit about not-so-long-ago playing days, it's become just about a caricature by now, and it's not that funny anyway. The worst is when he starts that drunk-guy-at-the-pub HAAAHAAAHAAA laugh at the slightest cheeky/blokey remark, particularly when they mike up players during the Twenty20's. Personally I don't think he offers much.
BTW, Slater's "are you ready to rock'n'roll?!?!" before Rogue Traders' act on Friday was hysterically bad. Not his fault but I laughed out loud. He's probably being groomed long term for a Nicholas role, and I reckon he could fill that admirably. Slater is generally good and generally I think his worst moments are when he's being brought down by the other guys.
I don't mind Nicholas (6/10), although it is easy to see what annoys him about other people. I kinda like him as the main MC of the commentary booth though, and I feel that being the first openly homosexual commentator, he was guaranteed to get a fair bit of stick, whether he deserved it or not.
Richie (6/10) used to be gold, but I've felt he's been past it for a while now, and it seems to me he's occasionally inexplicably confused, and age had to catch up with him sooner or later. He's always had a tendency to repetition, but as has been noted by other posters (not that you could miss it), he's definitely gotten way worse in this regard, again, to the point of caricature.
Ian Chappell (6/10) is a really mixed bag - it is true that he comes up with insights that aren't self-evident, and I actually like him quite a bit as a guy. But his obsession with providing a narrative for a game and ramming the point home constantly is really tiresome, as well as some of his more familiar tropes (To beat Australia, you must be as aggressive, bashing players for hours on end for not turning a comfortable run and a bit into a second run, etc, etc). His sense of humor is really hit and miss, too.
Richard
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Haha, commentary-box tension is both funny and cringeworthy.
pup11
International Coach
Yeah pretty much agree with this and Bill also brings a touch of excitement and adds a bit to the entertainment value to the proceedings, so i really don't mind having him there, Nicholas is one man i can't stand when starts singing praises about how good a certain player is, it almost sounds gay!
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You what? When did this happen? Or have I been on Mars? Not surprised nor do I really care either way but yeah, had no idea.
pasag
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Pretty sure he's taking the piss
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Pretty sure he's taking the piss
I'm such a n00b. Should have picked up on the whole 'openly homosexual commentator guaranteed to get a bit of stick' pun.
chalky
International Debutant
I don't think he'd ay no though if Brett Lee or Michael Clarke offered
I'm such a n00b. Should have picked up on the whole 'openly homosexual commentator guaranteed to get a bit of stick' pun.
pup11
International Coach
Or even Shane watson for that matter, he often talks about his herculean like physique.I don't think he'd ay no though if Brett Lee or Michael Clarke offered
Bill's commentary on Friday night was a standout, albeit with a few mistakes. He refered to Irfan Pathan as a wicketkeeper twice =/, among others, but at least he has excitement. An aging man thinking at 1000 km/h is bound to make a few mistakes 
Why we don't hear a lot of commentary of the actual action by Richie, just a bit of aftermath analysis and the occasion timewarp.
I missed that 'lets get ready to rock' comment by Slater though. I was in the shower, so I don't know how bad it was.
IMO get rid of Healy, replace him with Langer, Greig is past his time, get Brayshaw or Gilchrist in there. Also theres always room for an opposition commentator.
Why we don't hear a lot of commentary of the actual action by Richie, just a bit of aftermath analysis and the occasion timewarp.I missed that 'lets get ready to rock' comment by Slater though. I was in the shower, so I don't know how bad it was.
IMO get rid of Healy, replace him with Langer, Greig is past his time, get Brayshaw or Gilchrist in there. Also theres always room for an opposition commentator.
Dusty Lee
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I don't agree with you about Healey, I think he's fine, I do how ever think you could add Langer if you like and the rest of what you said is spot on.
JB to be the next Richie.
It's okay to have a patriotic commentator in the box, as we need the passion, However, Healy would be no better than a random bogan grabbed from the crowd with flip-flops, a beard , an Australian tanktop and the flag.Some of the things he says about Australia are ridiculously optimistic. Most blatant example would be at tea on the final day in the Adelaide test. Taylor or Slater, can't remember which said that India would draw.
Healy said that Brett Lee would take a double hatrick and give Australia enough time to win the game.
I think Brayshaw, however has more of an interest in AFL commentary. I love listening to him on the radio during the footy season. I used to like him when the footy was ch.9 as well.
Healy said that Brett Lee would take a double hatrick and give Australia enough time to win the game.
I think Brayshaw, however has more of an interest in AFL commentary. I love listening to him on the radio during the footy season. I used to like him when the footy was ch.9 as well.
Son Of Coco
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He was joking though.It's okay to have a patriotic commentator in the box, as we need the passion, However, Healy would be no better than a random bogan grabbed from the crowd with flip-flops, a beard , an Australian tanktop and the flag.Some of the things he says about Australia are ridiculously optimistic. Most blatant example would be at tea on the final day in the Adelaide test. Taylor or Slater, can't remember which said that India would draw.
Healy said that Brett Lee would take a double hatrick and give Australia enough time to win the game.
I think Brayshaw, however has more of an interest in AFL commentary. I love listening to him on the radio during the footy season. I used to like him when the footy was ch.9 as well.