Vomit inducing coverage

[Mistadobalina]

Regarding Channel Nine.

Holy crap it's the most cringe-worthy thing I've ever seen. What in god's name was the deal with that "thought mic" they had going on Sonny Bill? Were we supposed to think they were actually reading his thoughts? And for that matter, who is even interested in what he thinks? Run with the ball and/or hit someone, and shutup.

Then I tuned into channel 9 just now and saw Tom "talentless" Waterhouse on the post-match panel. An absolutely spew worthy cross promotion. I'm going to make a rubber mould of his face and spend endless nights punching at his stupidly high cheek-bone structure.

Spider-cam is ok, but I kind of prefer the action angles. It might make the cameramen a little more lazy.

But yeah.. more betting please. There isn't enough of it. I personally can't stand going 20 seconds without being reminded of the odds on Mal Meninga scoring a try in the 30th second of the 65th minute running through Michael Jackson.

 

[Mistadobalina]

I mean, they complain about free to air TV being unprofitable, and then the mindless PR cretins decide that it's a good idea to drive away as many viewers as possible by Americanising the coverage and commercialising the shit out of it, knowing that the audience doesn't have a choice. Instead of beying to the demand they're holding us hostage. And they will dilute every part of football culture and kick the absolute crap out of a dead donkey until we refuse to tolerate it. Which will never happen.

 

[innsaneink]

Yes

 

[tiger-stripes]

Can't believe you missed a crack at Karl "over-exposed and under-talented" Stefanovic hosting on Thursday night.

If that crap continues I'm waiting for the Fox Replay every week.

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[Blackandwhite]

Can't believe you missed a crack at Karl "over-exposed and under-talented" Stefanovic hosting on Thursday night.

If that crap continues I'm waiting for the Fox Replay every week.

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The Fox replay is the Channel 9 coverage replayed !

 

[cktiger]

Can't believe you missed a crack at **Karl "over-exposed and under-talented" Stefanovic hosting on Thursday night.**

If that crap continues I'm waiting for the Fox Replay every week.

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From that very first moment you could tell there was something rotten in Denmark….

 

[tigerbalm]

Can't believe you missed a crack at **Karl "over-exposed and under-talented" Stefanovic hosting on Thursday night.**

If that crap continues I'm waiting for the Fox Replay every week.

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From that very first moment you could tell there was something rotten in Denmark….

Get this reference? Niceeeee

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[kh_canada]

Can't believe you missed a crack at Karl "over-exposed and under-talented" Stefanovic hosting on Thursday night.

If that crap continues I'm waiting for the Fox Replay every week.

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As much as I dislike watching the replay (as someone almost always ruins it for me, I accidentally open social media & see the score + it's always better live) I think I will stick to recording it & zapping through the ads. Other than that we will probably be lucky to not get much channel 9 coverage. From memory we play very little Friday nights & Sunday afternoons when we play isn't always 9.
I don't want my footy nights spent with waterhouse's face for most of it.

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[happy_tiger]

Would of preferred that Channel 7 offer was accepted when the FTA rights were decided last year

Not having some of the Channel 9 nuffies would of been worth $150 million and at least the fans would be getting 3 live FTA games a week

Yet again the FANS are the forgotten people in the game , its a recurring theme

 

[Fraze23]

Channel 9 have always treated rugby league with contempt and will continue to do so. The commission needs to grow a set and dictate terms instead of bending over for 9\. If 9 aren't happy with what the commission wants then take the game elsewhere. 9 needs the game, the game doesn't need 9.

 

[tigerbalm]

Channel 9 have always treated rugby league with contempt and will continue to do so. The commission needs to grow a set and dictate terms instead of bending over for 9\. If 9 aren't happy with what the commission wants then take the game elsewhere. 9 needs the game, the game doesn't need 9.

1.something billion clams gives you a lot of clout.

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[cktiger]

Channel 9 have always treated rugby league with contempt and will continue to do so. The commission needs to grow a set and dictate terms instead of bending over for 9\. If 9 aren't happy with what the commission wants then take the game elsewhere. 9 needs the game, the game doesn't need 9.

1.something billion clams gives you a lot of clout.

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Ch 7 offered the same dough - and more free to air… so much for the average punter

 

[happy_tiger]

Channel 9 have always treated rugby league with contempt and will continue to do so. The commission needs to grow a set and dictate terms instead of bending over for 9\. If 9 aren't happy with what the commission wants then take the game elsewhere. 9 needs the game, the game doesn't need 9.

1.something billion clams gives you a lot of clout.

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Ch 7 offered the same dough - and more free to air… so much for the average punter

Actually CK I'm pretty sure they came up $150 million short , but offered more FTA football

 

[Sabre]

I heard something about Karl doing that due to Sutcliffe being unavailable becuase of Peter Harvey's death.

In terms of the rest of the coverage I like spidercam, but not used for long periods of time and not in certain situations. Its good for a few seconds now and then but not constantly. The SBW thought thing on Thursday was the worst idea ever.

One thing I am really liking is the new score graphic being centered instead of on the left. It looks nicer.

 

[Gotoddy]

I switched off last night when I saw both teams have betting sponsors on the back of their jerseys and then Tom Waterhouse came on. To top it off, the coverage was sponsored by VB. I can't believe the NRL have got into bed with the devil then wonder why the players are caught with problems gambling and drinking. It makes no sense at all.

I will be recording any Tigers games on my PVR and delaying the start of watching it for 10 mins, that way you skip all this betting rubbish.

 

[system]

Bottom line about this FTA deal is that 9 had to give up their last offer rights from this point on.

Prior to and including this deal other networks had to put in offers and 9 basically came in and matches their best bet and because of refusal rights get the gig.

Next TV rights is where the game stamps its authority

 

[Gotoddy]

Just heard Rabbits on Triple M saying that all these innovations are so that they keep up with the other sports and so that they appeal to more people. Its hard to cop all the talk of betting odds from a self confessed problem gambler though, who are channel 9 appealing to there? Just other gamblers or young people that listen to it and think it could be a bit of fun.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

The only complaint i have is the way they tried building up Sonny-Bill as if he is some kind hero making his triumphant return at the urge of every single league fan. Shows how out of touch they are, clearly not reading any kind of opinions of the guy from Joe public, they are out there if they were bothered enough to look, and the fact is 90% of league fans hate the guys guts. Either that or 9 do know the opinion of the public but just don't care and choose to shove him down our throats anyway. Reminds me of Channel 7 with Hewitt every Aussie open shoving him down our throats, portraying him as a national hero when half the country can't stand him

The quote from Gus at kick-off ''you listen to the crowd erupt when SBW takes the field''. I honestly didn't much of a reaction at all

Also spidercam is the pits imo. Disorientating

 

[happy_tiger]

The only complaint i have is the way they tried building up Sonny-Bill as if he is some kind hero making his triumphant return at the urge of every single league fan. Shows how out of touch they are, clearly not reading any kind of opinions of the guy from Joe public, they are out there if they were bothered enough to look, and the fact is 90% of league fans hate the guys guts. Either that or 9 do know the opinion of the public but just don't care and choose to shove him down our throats anyway. Reminds me of Channel 7 with Hewitt every Aussie open shoving him down our throats, portraying him as a national hero when half the country can't stand him

The quote from Gus at kick-off ''you listen to the crowd erupt when SBW takes the field''. I honestly didn't much of a reaction at all

Also spidercam is the pits imo. Disorientating

The cheers when Burgess knocked SBW flying said enough

SBW is about as popular as a poopy flavoured icecream to most NRL fans

 

[kh_canada]

One thing I am really liking is the new score graphic being centered instead of on the left. It looks nicer.

Is anyone watching the game on fox right now? The score graphic is TERRIBLE!

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