The Breakdown (TV Show)
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@kiwimurph Both Robinson and Plumtree didn't actually answer the questions that Chelsea Alley asked. I would have been interested to hear what Plumtree thought of SA's tactics.
@bovidae said in The Breakdown (TV Show):
@kiwimurph Both Robinson and Plumtree didn't actually answer the questions that Chelsea Alley asked. I would have been interested to hear what Plumtree thought of SA's tactics.
Chelsea Alley is a fantastic addition to their panel.
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I watched this last night hoping to get some insight from the RC games. Apart from the interview with Havili this show really is a wasted opportunity. Tui is a big step down from Alley on the panel and Mils isn't the most natural in front of the camera.
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I watched this last night hoping to get some insight from the RC games. Apart from the interview with Havili this show really is a wasted opportunity. Tui is a big step down from Alley on the panel and Mils isn't the most natural in front of the camera.
@bovidae said in The Breakdown (TV Show):
I watched this last night hoping to get some insight from the RC games. Apart from the interview with Havili this show really is a wasted opportunity. Tui is a big step down from Alley on the panel and Mils isn't the most natural in front of the camera.
I didn’t watch the normal show but Tui’s interview with Alan Bunting on the Playmakers special has some really interesting stuff about leadership and coaching. Much better than the usual cliches and she drew out some very good insights.
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I watched this last night hoping to get some insight from the RC games. Apart from the interview with Havili this show really is a wasted opportunity. Tui is a big step down from Alley on the panel and Mils isn't the most natural in front of the camera.
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@nzzp said in The Breakdown (TV Show):
@bovidae @Crucial the fact that this show doesn't get a mention on this rugby mad sports site tells you all you need to know about the content. It's superficial fluff, not really worth tuning in for unless there's something in particular.
Hence the reason I only pick and choose content to watch.
The show is a massive embarrassment of old boys talking cliches. We have some of the best rugby brains in the world to tap into for analysis and comment but for some reason Sky think we need to hear old player’s opinions instead. -
Caught a little bit of the show last night and thought that Tui was contributing well and appeared a lot more comfortable.
At times her contributions were so good that Goldie let her go a bit too long and she had to resort to cliches to fill the gap but hopefully they can fix that between them.
I thought she has brought a different perspective to the show compared to the 'old boy retired player - back in my day' thing it can easily fall into. She adds some life to things as well.
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As it's a Sky TV show I will mention it here.
The latest Playmakers: Rugby Stories is well worth watching as Tony Johnson talks with John Hart and Ian Jones about the historic 1996 tour of SA. There are anecdotes from the midweek and test games and some background about the planning for the tour.
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Was really impressed by Chelsea Alley as a speaker at AIMS Games a couple of years ago. Great attitude, and a refreshing degree of individuality - instead of the manufactured polish of some presenters.
Breakdown is ok - but it is not at the level of the Matty Johns show - partly due to covid-19 restrictions. Would love to see a bit more of off the cuff player personalities developed. Angus Ta'avao and Brad Weber could have a future
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One thing I can’t stand from the likes of Jeff Wilson and the Breakdown show is this utter dismissal of SR in a RWC year. Sky don’t even have the rights for the RWC (am I right?) and they are pumping it like it’s the be all and end all. We probably know 90% of the players, if not more, who are going if they’re fit.
If you tell the punters the comp doesn’t matter, sooner or later they start to believe you. Look at some of the piss poor crowds.
We know who the next coach is, we know Eddie is in Oz now. Come back to me in July. Too many good old boys drinking the same milk.
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One thing I can’t stand from the likes of Jeff Wilson and the Breakdown show is this utter dismissal of SR in a RWC year. Sky don’t even have the rights for the RWC (am I right?) and they are pumping it like it’s the be all and end all. We probably know 90% of the players, if not more, who are going if they’re fit.
If you tell the punters the comp doesn’t matter, sooner or later they start to believe you. Look at some of the piss poor crowds.
We know who the next coach is, we know Eddie is in Oz now. Come back to me in July. Too many good old boys drinking the same milk.
@game_film Sky have the rights for 2023 and 2027 World Cups.
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@game_film Sky have the rights for 2023 and 2027 World Cups.
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@game_film I agree with you about the Breakdown. That's why I stopped watching the Breakdown, not Super Rugby.
@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:
@game_film I agree with you about the Breakdown. That's why I stopped watching the Breakdown, not Super Rugby.
The Breakdown needs a re-vamp. It's the same old dross every week, I'm surprised it's still running tbh.
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is so much better.
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:
@game_film I agree with you about the Breakdown. That's why I stopped watching the Breakdown, not Super Rugby.
The Breakdown needs a re-vamp. It's the same old dross every week, I'm surprised it's still running tbh.
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is so much better.
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2023:
@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:
@game_film I agree with you about the Breakdown. That's why I stopped watching the Breakdown, not Super Rugby.
The Breakdown needs a re-vamp. It's the same old dross every week, I'm surprised it's still running tbh.
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is so much better.
I have watched it on Stan here in Australia, I have to agree it is a complete load of dross,I won't bother watching it again.
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:
@game_film I agree with you about the Breakdown. That's why I stopped watching the Breakdown, not Super Rugby.
The Breakdown needs a re-vamp. It's the same old dross every week, I'm surprised it's still running tbh.
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is so much better.
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2023:
@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:
@game_film I agree with you about the Breakdown. That's why I stopped watching the Breakdown, not Super Rugby.
The Breakdown needs a re-vamp. It's the same old dross every week, I'm surprised it's still running tbh.
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is so much better.
If you remember back the Breakdown tried many formats based on other shows and setups but mostly they fell flat. I'm thinking that once the found one the wasn't cringe-worthy they don't want to try and revamp again.
I think we all agree that there is room for better analysis and less chat/opinion mainly because you know what the hosts are going to say before they open their mouths.
I guess it comes down to $. You would need a team of folk pulling together timely analysis/graphics etc over a short period. Easier just to roll up a talk.
