Ashes Commentary

[Son Of Coco]

Originally Posted by Poker Boy

My friends aren't 80-year old men they are in their 20s and 30s. And the people who disagree with me are like Tony Blair's Government when you dare suggest that there are too many immigrants in Britain - all they say is you're racist - even when most of the immigrants causing concern are white.The only argument most of you use against me is sexism - trying to bully me into agreeing with you - well it won't work! OK, I want page 3 bannned, hated the MCC for banning women and admire Hantuchova for the fact she is far more intelligent than your average Aussie (yes she's gorgeous as well but I bet I ain't the only one here that likes a nice-looking girl) and have never looked at porn - if you think they are the actions of a sexist person you're entitled to your opinion. If you Aussies want to watch Stephanie-whatever-her-name is good luck to you - but Sky don't employ a woman and I'm sure they would if the viewers in Britain wanted it. PS - I slagged off Greig and Lawry too but no one attacked me for that. Poor Tony and Bill - to think more people defend whatshername than them. PPS - Let's agree to difer shall we? The Aussies want a token female, the Brits don't. Let's leave it at that.

You're not a Ned are you?

[Son Of Coco]

Originally Posted by Poker Boy

Yes they are idiots in Britain too - but at least if we say rude things we get our facts right! PS - you avoided my question - is Stephanie? popular because of her looks or her talent?

Really? Your idiots seem to be a bit more celebrated in that many of them become celebrities over there, especially in the music field. Have you been to Australia? You won't sell the "We have idiots here, but at least they get their facts right" argument to too many people who have actually visited your country. From what I have seen an idiot is an idiot no matter where they come from.

[pietersenrocks]

I want Dean Jones to commentate in The Ashes.

[howardj]

In a world cricketing commentary first, Channel Nine are going to have three commentators on air (instead of the normal two) each 30 minute stint. I wondered how Nicholas, Benaud, Lawry, Greig, Healy, Chappell, Slater, Taylor, Healy and Tufnell were all going to fit. Well, it seems this is how.

[Mister Wright]

Originally Posted by howardj

In a world cricketing commentary first, Channel Nine are going to have three commentators on air (instead of the normal two) each 30 minute stint. I wondered how Nicholas, Benaud, Lawry, Greig, Healy, Chappell, Slater, Taylor, Healy and Tufnell were all going to fit. Well, it seems this is how.

Two's company. Three's a crowd.

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

Too many chiefs, not enough Indians.

[Poker Boy]

Originally Posted by howardj

In a world cricketing commentary first, Channel Nine are going to have three commentators on air (instead of the normal two) each 30 minute stint. I wondered how Nicholas, Benaud, Lawry, Greig, Healy, Chappell, Slater, Taylor, Healy and Tufnell were all going to fit. Well, it seems this is how.

Well I'm not really surprised because I thought Nine were overstaffed - a remark about Ashes commentators that DIDN'T get me into trouble! I'd love to know how they will all get a word in edgeways - since Sky has its own commentators us Brits won't find out - could Aussie members tell us once the action starts if it works or is it a case of too many cooks? The interesting point is quite often Nine leads and other networks follow - so maybe Sky will have three commentators together next summer? At least that will get RGD Willis back into Test commentary which is a good thing IMO...

[GIMH]

Cracking thread.

Now I'm not PC, in fact my missus would probably tell you I'm quite the sexist, but I don't see the problem with a woman commentating? It doesn't bother me at all.Imagine if Sky had never employed Georgie Thompson. My life would have followed a completely different, purer path. Anyway I digress. It matters not whether they have a vagina or not, but in fact how well they talk a game of Cricket.

No point me saying much more because for once I actually agree with the Aussie clan in this thread, on the most part. I'm all for taking the vote back off them, but let them commentate.

[superkingdave]

Originally Posted by pietersenrocks

I want Dean Jones to commentate in The Ashes.

I hope against hope he doesn't, there's only so many times i can hear "ooh he's dodged a bullet there" without smashing something

[superkingdave]

Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Cracking thread.

Now I'm not PC, in fact my missus would probably tell you I'm quite the sexist, but I don't see the problem with a woman commentating? It doesn't bother me at all.Imagine if Sky had never employed Georgie Thompson. My life would have followed a completely different, purer path. Anyway I digress. It matters not whether they have a vagina or not, but in fact how well they talk a game of Cricket.

No point me saying much more because for once I actually agree with the Aussie clan in this thread, on the most part. I'm all for taking the vote back off them, but let them commentate.

Millie Clode > Georgie Thompson IMO.

[Pedro Delgado]

Di Stewart über alles.

[TT Boy]

Originally Posted by superkingdave

Millie Clode > Georgie Thompson IMO.

Gordon McQueen’s daughter does nights occasionally and she is a ****ing stunning piece of work. By far the best girl on SSN. Quite partial to Georgie though, her voice is rather masculine but maybe because I’m a perv but she does seem extremely sleazy, its like I’m watching channel 906 or something.

[TT Boy]

[superkingdave]

not a fan of Hayley looks too much like her dad

[Matteh]

Melissa Theauiru (whatever, too many vowels) is faaar better.

[archie mac]

So how did the three tv commentators work?

I watched but listened to the ABC. Is it my imagination or is the sync betweed the radio voices and the tv pictures out of wack even more this year?