Australia v India
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The problem with a lot of commentary these days is this compulsion to talk non-stop.
It's particularly problematic in test cricket with so much time and often large periods without 'action'.
They haven't figured out that it's about quality comments not quanity of comments.
Rigor and Warney absolutely fall into this category.
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The problem with a lot of commentary these days is this compulsion to talk non-stop.
It's particularly problematic in test cricket with so much time and often large periods without 'action'.
They haven't figured out that it's about quality comments not quanity of comments.
Rigor and Warney absolutely fall into this category.
@KiwiMurph said in Australia v India:
The problem with a lot of commentary these days is this compulsion to talk non-stop.
It's particularly problematic in test cricket with so much time and often large periods without 'action'.
They haven't figured out that it's about quality comments not quanity of comments.
Rigor and Warney absolutely fall into this category.
I was thinking this yesterday, with the America's Cup footage - wondering what the hell Scott Stevenson's qualifications are to suddenly be commentating every sport there is. And I think it's just that he is perfectly able, and definitely willing, to just never... shut... up.
I don't get why some people seem to be so disturbed by even a short silence... in sports coverage, in a work call, at the pub, just in life in general.
Here's a hint - if you're just saying something to fill the silence, you're probably saying something fucking inane, and you're harming - not helping - the conversation/commentary. -
@KiwiMurph said in Australia v India:
The problem with a lot of commentary these days is this compulsion to talk non-stop.
It's particularly problematic in test cricket with so much time and often large periods without 'action'.
They haven't figured out that it's about quality comments not quanity of comments.
Rigor and Warney absolutely fall into this category.
I was thinking this yesterday, with the America's Cup footage - wondering what the hell Scott Stevenson's qualifications are to suddenly be commentating every sport there is. And I think it's just that he is perfectly able, and definitely willing, to just never... shut... up.
I don't get why some people seem to be so disturbed by even a short silence... in sports coverage, in a work call, at the pub, just in life in general.
Here's a hint - if you're just saying something to fill the silence, you're probably saying something fucking inane, and you're harming - not helping - the conversation/commentary.@Kruse Yep.
Americas Cup - I even wanted to hear some of the mics on the boats without it being talked over. Just to listen to the "apparent wind" (just for you) noise with those machines smoking along at about 90kph.
Sometimes less really is more.
Most test cricket fans have been watching cricket for years and I don't need, or want, the "he's using a DF bat" comments. I couldn't give a shit. Sometimes I think that it is the inane comments that put me to sleep on the sofa, not the sport.
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@KiwiMurph said in Australia v India:
The problem with a lot of commentary these days is this compulsion to talk non-stop.
It's particularly problematic in test cricket with so much time and often large periods without 'action'.
They haven't figured out that it's about quality comments not quanity of comments.
Rigor and Warney absolutely fall into this category.
I was thinking this yesterday, with the America's Cup footage - wondering what the hell Scott Stevenson's qualifications are to suddenly be commentating every sport there is. And I think it's just that he is perfectly able, and definitely willing, to just never... shut... up.
I don't get why some people seem to be so disturbed by even a short silence... in sports coverage, in a work call, at the pub, just in life in general.
Here's a hint - if you're just saying something to fill the silence, you're probably saying something fucking inane, and you're harming - not helping - the conversation/commentary.@Kruse This times 100.
We can see the fucking pictures so don't tell us what happened. Tell us why / what should have happened / what could happen. i.e. add to the pictures and if you can't do that shut the fuck up.
and don't make shit up to try and look clever coz it won't work.
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It's a fine line. Silence is useful in cricket, but too much can be boring. There is so much downtime in the game.
I like the odd anecdote. A dry focus on the game can be really tedious too.
I think Kerry O'Keefe is really good at straddling this line, and he's the shining light of the Fox coverage. Knows when to have a laugh, but can bring it instantly back with an incisive comment about Pujara's record at Adelaide, or Kohli's front foot play.
Whereas a guy like Warnie doesn't have that instinct. He'll drone on about pizza for hours if you let him.
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It's a fine line. Silence is useful in cricket, but too much can be boring. There is so much downtime in the game.
I like the odd anecdote. A dry focus on the game can be really tedious too.
I think Kerry O'Keefe is really good at straddling this line, and he's the shining light of the Fox coverage. Knows when to have a laugh, but can bring it instantly back with an incisive comment about Pujara's record at Adelaide, or Kohli's front foot play.
Whereas a guy like Warnie doesn't have that instinct. He'll drone on about pizza for hours if you let him.
@barbarian said in Australia v India:
It's a fine line. Silence is useful in cricket, but too much can be boring. There is so much downtime in the game.
I like the odd anecdote. A dry focus on the game can be really tedious too.
I think Kerry O'Keefe is really good at straddling this line, and he's the shining light of the Fox coverage. Knows when to have a laugh, but can bring it instantly back with an incisive comment about Pujara's record at Adelaide, or Kohli's front foot play.
Whereas a guy like Warnie doesn't have that instinct. He'll drone on about pizza for hours if you let him.
I love listening to O'Keefe. I like the NZ and Aus commentary on the whole. There are a few times you shake your head but I have never put off the game at the time because of it.
I also like the competitive Banter the comms sometimes have between themselves.
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It's a fine line. Silence is useful in cricket, but too much can be boring. There is so much downtime in the game.
I like the odd anecdote. A dry focus on the game can be really tedious too.
I think Kerry O'Keefe is really good at straddling this line, and he's the shining light of the Fox coverage. Knows when to have a laugh, but can bring it instantly back with an incisive comment about Pujara's record at Adelaide, or Kohli's front foot play.
Whereas a guy like Warnie doesn't have that instinct. He'll drone on about pizza for hours if you let him.
@barbarian said in Australia v India:
It's a fine line. Silence is useful in cricket, but too much can be boring. There is so much downtime in the game.
I like the odd anecdote. A dry focus on the game can be really tedious too.
I think Kerry O'Keefe is really good at straddling this line, and he's the shining light of the Fox coverage. Knows when to have a laugh, but can bring it instantly back with an incisive comment about Pujara's record at Adelaide, or Kohli's front foot play.
Whereas a guy like Warnie doesn't have that instinct. He'll drone on about pizza for hours if you let him.
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For all that we occasionally bemoan Warnie, the worst for me is Allan Border. Drier than the Sahara, the bloke is a dead-set energy tampon.
@barbarian said in Australia v India:
For all that we occasionally bemoan Warnie, the worst for me is Allan Border. Drier than the Sahara, the bloke is a dead-set energy tampon.
LAUGH!!!!!
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The Fox team shut up for a couple of overs before tea yesterday and turned the stump mic up, and the Aussies round the batsman had some great banter going... convinced Paine to give Marnus a crack cos 'he's gonna crack 200 test wickets'. That was some of the better commentary I saw all day.
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For all that we occasionally bemoan Warnie, the worst for me is Allan Border. Drier than the Sahara, the bloke is a dead-set energy tampon.
@barbarian said in Australia v India:
For all that we occasionally bemoan Warnie, the worst for me is Allan Border. Drier than the Sahara, the bloke is a dead-set energy tampon.
I was listening to Jim Maxwell and the ABC yesterday, synced up to the pictures. Sensational; really good comms. Fair and balanced (tongue in cheek), and good to listen to
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The Fox team shut up for a couple of overs before tea yesterday and turned the stump mic up, and the Aussies round the batsman had some great banter going... convinced Paine to give Marnus a crack cos 'he's gonna crack 200 test wickets'. That was some of the better commentary I saw all day.
@delicatessen said in Australia v India:
The Fox team shut up for a couple of overs before tea yesterday and turned the stump mic up, and the Aussies round the batsman had some great banter going... convinced Paine to give Marnus a crack cos 'he's gonna crack 200 test wickets'. That was some of the better commentary I saw all day.
Yeah, that was brilliant! Head was getting grief too
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@delicatessen said in Australia v India:
The Fox team shut up for a couple of overs before tea yesterday and turned the stump mic up, and the Aussies round the batsman had some great banter going... convinced Paine to give Marnus a crack cos 'he's gonna crack 200 test wickets'. That was some of the better commentary I saw all day.
Yeah, that was brilliant! Head was getting grief too
@Hooroo said in Australia v India:
@delicatessen said in Australia v India:
The Fox team shut up for a couple of overs before tea yesterday and turned the stump mic up, and the Aussies round the batsman had some great banter going... convinced Paine to give Marnus a crack cos 'he's gonna crack 200 test wickets'. That was some of the better commentary I saw all day.
Yeah, that was brilliant! Head was getting grief too
Speaking of commentary - The 12th man could have field day with some of the those names in that post alone. I don't like the sound of "Head giving Paine to Myanus" for example.
It could all get quite interesting depending on where the innings fall into the night sessions.
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It's a fine line. Silence is useful in cricket, but too much can be boring. There is so much downtime in the game.
I like the odd anecdote. A dry focus on the game can be really tedious too.
I think Kerry O'Keefe is really good at straddling this line, and he's the shining light of the Fox coverage. Knows when to have a laugh, but can bring it instantly back with an incisive comment about Pujara's record at Adelaide, or Kohli's front foot play.
Whereas a guy like Warnie doesn't have that instinct. He'll drone on about pizza for hours if you let him.
@barbarian I agree but that's between overs or an ongoing conversation as a bowler walks back not during the action. Plus it has to be passably interesting not a self indulgent wank fest or auditory fast food - quick, cheap and of no inherent value.
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@barbarian I agree but that's between overs or an ongoing conversation as a bowler walks back not during the action. Plus it has to be passably interesting not a self indulgent wank fest or auditory fast food - quick, cheap and of no inherent value.
@dogmeat said in Australia v India:
@barbarian I agree but that's between overs or an ongoing conversation as a bowler walks back not during the action. Plus it has to be passably interesting not a self indulgent wank fest or auditory fast food - quick, cheap and of no inherent value.
Off to the GOM thread with you!
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@dogmeat said in Australia v India:
@barbarian I agree but that's between overs or an ongoing conversation as a bowler walks back not during the action. Plus it has to be passably interesting not a self indulgent wank fest or auditory fast food - quick, cheap and of no inherent value.
Off to the GOM thread with you!
