It's not just Sydney supporters. I think you'll find the majority of followers of the game dislike a lot of ch7 commentators. Read the comments section
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It's not just Sydney supporters. I think you'll find the majority of followers of the game dislike a lot of ch7 commentators. Read the comments section
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This is probably true, however, I do think that they had preempted the script a little bit and the commentary started to go in that direction (pumping up the team - and therefore their supporters - most likely to win). At certain moments it just seemed that they were wanting an Essendon 'hero' and were readying the "they've gone through so much" speech. Clearly, everyone was shocked at the final result as it basically seemed impossible.
At one point, during Essendon's run of goals, Bruce simply exclaimed "Yes!", which did seem a little like cheering.
Good commentary used to be the result of quick and eloquent reactionary thought. Now it seems that the moment needs to be built before it happens (which can result in numerous inane exchanges, or emotional deflations when it is unrealised). This has been going on for years though.
I don't think I have a favourite commentator anymore. I did enjoy Quartermaine on certain occasions though (and Michael Christian too). Not sure I have much time for Hudson, and McAvaney is too dismissive of middling players now (like BT and Commetti during his later calls).
Of course, I watch the football with a passionate bias, and you can become a bit tin-eared when your own team plays.
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Because these questions are so important to ask and without BT asking Zac Smith what colour Gatorade he might drink the fabric for afl falls apart.
Have your camera in a fixed position and the players you want to talk to will come to you rather than you interrupting players sharing a great win with family and friends and having a conversation.
Even US sports media which for some reason we're hell bent on becoming on air personalities aren't allowed to roam around the change rooms with a camera and mic.
That's the irony of BT's complaint - if there was a little more preparation and pre-work with the club/players, you could set up some of those chats and make them look relatively spontaneous and interesting. Personally I think it's boring to see most players give short responses to try and end the intrusion ASAP.
No footy on Channel 7 in Sydney tonight! I thought they were trying to grow the game? Melbourne v West Coast just about to start - a worthy top 8 clash. Why isn't it on tv??
Is Taylor normally allowed (by other clubs) to wander around their rooms after games sticking the microphone under players' noses? I never watch C7 so I genuinely have no idea whether that is the norm.
"You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."
Yes, it's quite funny for 2 reasons. Funny because you can see players hiding from him, and funny because he plays the fool.
You do get interviews with the lesser lights which is good.
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