*Official* Commentary Complaints Thread

[burr]

Interesting article by Jarrod Kimber on his time with ABC Grandstand radio. I fully agree with his depiction of why ABC's coverage went downhill; it's loss of Lane, Roebuck & Kerry (was a bit meh on Glenn Mitchell) they haven't really recovered from.

Perhaps unintentionally, but Kimber's account in dealing with management suggests the ABC is an organisation stifled by far too many managers and bureaucracy to function as effectively as it should and sort of reinforces the negative stereotypes that it's overstaffed in management because it's a government organisation.

That's a great article, thanks for the link. It's so sad what's become of ABC cricket, starting with the resignation of Tim Lane. They really should just look to the BBC, they have a superb and relevant model there to learn from and tailor to Australian sensibilities.

 

[CarlsbergXpress]

Our tail enders have played the short ball ‘like girls’.

Boycott at his finest. ****

 

[Cow]

Considering his learning difficulties and educational handicaps, I am very surprised Cricket Australia have allowed David Warner to continue to have a Twitter account while he is playing for Australia.

I understand it's a difficult situation, especially in the current climate of political correctness.

 

[vic_orthdox]

True, but KP seems like he couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag.

Maybe Jason Gallian thought he was in the bag when he threw it off a balcony.

 

[Spark]

We've just had an entire competed over from Broad which the ABC grandstand commentators thought was bowled by Curran...

Mind you, they are probably more interested in this genuinely interesting discussion on salary cap manipulation in the BBL

 

[Gnske]

Our tail enders have played the short ball ‘like girls’.

Boycott at his finest. ****

Unfair, girls never face short balls anyway.

 

[fredfertang]

Why is Slater talking to Swann about breath testing devices?

 

[TheJediBrah]

Unfair, girls never face short balls anyway.

Maybe on a cold day

 

[Burgey]

Gatt in the commentary box here to give Warne and Healy a very rare chance to talk about a fairly little-known ball bowled in 1993.

 

[TNT]

Thats how Australia used to win matches, having Gilly come out and smash the ball around served two purposes. It demoralised the opposition and gave the team enough time to win the match. All Cook and Broad did was to give the impression to the Australian batsmen that if they didn't do anything stupid they could just meander to an easy draw. You have to take the game on to win in those situations and playing safe is basically just going to give you a draw.

Spark you have given me an infraction for this post, can you explain why, I just cant see where I have posted anything that would incur an infraction. I cant find any other way to find out so I have posted it here and hope you can inform me what was the problem.

 

[quincywagstaff]

Heard on the radio Greg Matthews now suggest that if Root came back he should be allowed a runner. Is it too much for commentators to know the current rules of the game?

 

[Starfighter]

Chris Rogers said that Livin' on a Prayer was by Madonna today.

 

[zaremba]

One mercy now that the series is over is having a break from Jonathan Norcross on TMS talking about "Blighty". My God, that wound me up.

Anyway not sure where else to post this, but well played Australia. Not a ridiculously lop-sided series like 13/14, but a thorough beating all the same.

 

[Crazy Sam]

Interesting article by Jarrod Kimber on his time with ABC Grandstand radio. I fully agree with his depiction of why ABC's coverage went downhill; it's loss of Lane, Roebuck & Kerry (was a bit meh on Glenn Mitchell) they haven't really recovered from.

Perhaps unintentionally, but Kimber's account in dealing with management suggests the ABC is an organisation stifled by far too many managers and bureaucracy to function as effectively as it should and sort of reinforces the negative stereotypes that it's overstaffed in management because it's a government organisation.

Interesting reaction to it on twitter too...

"Brad McNamara @bbuzzmc Jan 3
Wasted 5 minutes of my life reading yet more dribble today out of the family of self appointed Cricket broadcast and commentary experts. Geez, what chance ABC Cricket with this dope as a ‘consultant’? Really does explain a fair bit #nfi
2 replies 1 retweet 5 likes"

 

[harsh.ag]

Lol @ Nicholas coming on and saying the exact opposite thing as Pietersen. WAG.

the commentary has disappeared. this is fantastic

Pietersen also demonstrating his minimal grasp of the English language.

100% in favour of clemency for the person that strangles Kevin Pietersen.

All hell has broken loose, the inmate is part of management.

 

[Starfighter]

Pietersen is getting to the point of making me want to get up and smash the TV. I fear that he's going to become one of these permanent fixtures (like a replacement Greig), one that'll appeal to the main C9 demographic that are too pissed to ever notice.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Look at all these beta males triggered by KP

 

[quincywagstaff]

Must admit that while he has some irritating aspects to his commentary, I don’t mind KP that much. He can make some interesting points (mainly in the pre-match or post-match discussion) and is at least a change from the groupthink that usually prevails on 9.

Certainly rather listen to him than Clarke and his sycophantic fanboy nonsense. Hilarious when he was saying around the 42nd over or so of Oz’s chase that Paine/Stoinis going at a run-a-ball over the next few overs would leave them well-placed for the closing stages.