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The Breakdown (TV Show)

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    The format seemed very tired last year. It needs a rethink.

    That said I didn't think John Kirwan was the worst aspect of the show. He has opinions and a deep passion for the game. Some of his stories got repetitive but he was one the show's better communicators.

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      I thought JK was decent. Shame if they replace him with another vanilla fanboy.

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      @tubbyj said in The Breakdown (TV Show):

      I thought JK was decent. Shame if they replace him with another vanilla fanboy.

      That was my biggest problem last year. Too many pundits who thought it was their job to big up the product every twenty seconds with banalities.

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      • sparkyS sparky

        The format seemed very tired last year. It needs a rethink.

        That said I didn't think John Kirwan was the worst aspect of the show. He has opinions and a deep passion for the game. Some of his stories got repetitive but he was one the show's better communicators.

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        @sparky said in The Breakdown (TV Show):

        The format seemed very tired last year. It needs a rethink.

        That said I didn't think John Kirwan was the worst aspect of the show. He has opinions and a deep passion for the game. Some of his stories got repetitive but he was one the show's better communicators.

        From what little I saw of it the cheerleading was just cringy from all involved. Everyone too scared to say anything remotely controversial in case they got the boot….

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          I think all these shows have a bit of a cheerleading thing to them, almost any sports programme I have seen in world, is the same. Watch a golf, darts, athletics etc they all will all tell you how good game is. There was some commenatator on NRL (NOT sure who never really watched it, but on in pubs etc in Aus) you would hear him scream "the Greatest game in the world".
          I think it's the we have to be positive vibe etc?

          Mind you I can't talk I like that a bit in sport (actually in life) especially rugby I see the positives and enjoy them Just figure my life is too short to look for what's wrong all the time.

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            The Breakdown Super Rugby Preview show was particularly shite this year. Not sure I'll bother with subsequent editions. The whole show needs to be put in the bin.

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              After arguably the best opening round in years, somehow this is one of the discussion points on The Breakdown this week. We're months out, and many SR rounds away, from the first ABs test. Any danger of actually focusing on the comp?

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                After arguably the best opening round in years, somehow this is one of the discussion points on The Breakdown this week. We're months out, and many SR rounds away, from the first ABs test. Any danger of actually focusing on the comp?

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                @Smudge surprised they didn’t mention the halftime wedding at the Crusaders v Canes game , seem to go everywhere else

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                • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                  Kirwan seems like a nice guy. Punditry and commentary did not suit him.

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                  @KiwiMurph said in The Breakdown (TV Show):

                  Kirwan seems like a nice guy. Punditry and commentary did not suit him.

                  He is the only one with a bit of personality on the show and was not afraid to upset people.

                  Clearly not what they want from their team

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                  • Dan54D Dan54

                    I think all these shows have a bit of a cheerleading thing to them, almost any sports programme I have seen in world, is the same. Watch a golf, darts, athletics etc they all will all tell you how good game is. There was some commenatator on NRL (NOT sure who never really watched it, but on in pubs etc in Aus) you would hear him scream "the Greatest game in the world".
                    I think it's the we have to be positive vibe etc?

                    Mind you I can't talk I like that a bit in sport (actually in life) especially rugby I see the positives and enjoy them Just figure my life is too short to look for what's wrong all the time.

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                    @Dan54 said in The Breakdown (TV Show):

                    Mind you I can't talk I like that a bit in sport (actually in life) especially rugby I see the positives and enjoy them Just figure my life is too short to look for what's wrong all the time.

                    Thanks for the life advice Dan.

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                    • FrankF Frank

                      @Dan54 said in The Breakdown (TV Show):

                      Mind you I can't talk I like that a bit in sport (actually in life) especially rugby I see the positives and enjoy them Just figure my life is too short to look for what's wrong all the time.

                      Thanks for the life advice Dan.

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                      @Frank said in The Breakdown (TV Show):

                      @Dan54 said in The Breakdown (TV Show):

                      Mind you I can't talk I like that a bit in sport (actually in life) especially rugby I see the positives and enjoy them Just figure my life is too short to look for what's wrong all the time.

                      Thanks for the life advice Dan.

                      Wasn't life advice for anyone, just for me, you by all means should do what works for you. F*** me the last thing I am interested in suggesting how someone I will never know or care about live his/her life. I was merely confirming what I thought of show, bit of cheerleading involved, but not letting that put me off. Just enjoy the bits I do.

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                        Thought the panel on the latest show was a dud, with three gabbling heads and Mils, who’s solid but subdued. Now that SJK’s gone they need to ensure they have someone like Beaver on board each show.

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                          Joey Wheeler as one of "the pundits" on The Breakdown. FFS.

                          That's not even scrapping the bottom of the barrel. That's several feet below the barrel.
                          That's so fucking bad it shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence as a barrel.

                          Bring back JK!

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                            I'd rather read @Mauss talk on here and @Duluth with his stats (not joking either).

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                              I'd rather read @Mauss talk on here and @Duluth with his stats (not joking either).

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                              @African-Monkey Kristy is awesome, and good friend, so not going to dish her.

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                                @African-Monkey Kristy is awesome, and good friend, so not going to dish her.

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                                @george33 kirsty sounds more like a radio jock doing TV ..

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                                  @george33 kirsty sounds more like a radio jock doing TV ..

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                                  @Steven-Harris maybe, but still on her side, she actually gets some good oil also, just doesn't flirt it around.

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                                    @Steven-Harris maybe, but still on her side, she actually gets some good oil also, just doesn't flirt it around.

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                                    @george33 tbf she has come along way ,Tayla Johnson still needs a bit more polish in time she will get there

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                                      @george33 tbf she has come along way ,Tayla Johnson still needs a bit more polish in time she will get there

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                                      @Steven-Harris totally agree, new voices are great, still a fan of the show, but probably needs a bit more fizz , like the Stan sports boys do, agree Steve.

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                                        Beaver is very solid.

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                                          "This week on The Breakdown why losing to South Africa by a record amount shows that Scott "Razor" Robertson really is a coaching genius and how good was the try by Le-Roy Car-Tar and we will be calling Billy Proctor's mum to celebrate THAT amazing Haka!"

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