Bill Lawry to retire at end of Sri Lanka series

[Pup]

Don't get all the love for Bill and especially Grieg even though he is ill (wouldn't wish that shit on anyone).

Always liked Richie though and Stacky was a good commentator. I also like Tony Crozier the West Indian bloke and Henry Blofield I think it was went all right as well.

Out of the newer commentators I hate Ian Healy with a passion and Nicholas is dreadful. Would much prefer to hear Warne as his grasp of the game is second to none but he's a bit too busy in the workshop these days. Taylor and Slats not bad but I reckon they need to do better than the 'Slats 90's' bit they've got going now.

Don't mind the FOX boys with Julian,Blewett, Junior and AB. Nine should throw some money at one or two of them.

regards,

REB

Agree i despise Healy.

[am Bays]

I rate Healy i reckon he is the best outside of Chappell, Benaud, and Taylor in that order.

Like how he talks about the psychology of the game.

However I was a 'keeper so I'm biased.

Don't mind Warne and Slater.

The Bill and Tony act got stale last century.

Any one who kills Mark Nicholas should get off as "justifiable homicide"

[Gozu]

I remember that Mark Nicholas in one down part in the game a few years back talking about a six a guy hit landing so far back in the audience. It's a crowd mate, audience is for theatre. He and Healy should be the first two up against the wall. Tubby deserves at least a stern talking to.

Always liked Bill Lawry geuine personality, witty and the only one there I don't mind waffle on when nothing is happening out in the middle. Loved how excited he used to get talking about the MCG or anything remotely Victorian.

The best commentary I've ever heard was from William Morris when this shit pommie spinner Peter Such bowled a delivery in an Ashes Test out here and before the ball had even landed on the pitch Lawry yells "Oh that's rubbish!" and one of our guys just smashed it into the boundary for four.

[on the rails]

Well I hope that Tony Greig is well enough by the time Lawry's last call in a test comes around and they put them together for the last session for old times sake. If not, then 9 should seriously look at getting Billy Birmingham into the box to fill in for Greigy - he could also do Lawry's part as well!

[Jim05]

On ABC News Breakfast this morning the co-hosts & sports guy were talking about the possibility of the ABC losing Kerry O'Keeffe to Channel 9. I hope they were joking.

If he joins Nine's commentary team I'll stop watching.

Skull is best suited to radio. Had me in stitches on a couple of occasions yesterday and his humour wouldn't work on TV IMO.

Agree, great on radio but wouldnt have the same effect on TV..

Reckon Ponting will join the team next year.

Ponting destined for coaching IMO
Will take over at Tassie next season and do his apprenticeship before being the coach of Australia one day.
Just dont see Ricky as a media personality

[Brodlach]

Well I hope that Tony Greig is well enough by the time Lawry's last call in a test comes around and they put them together for the last session for old times sake. If not, then 9 should seriously look at getting Billy Birmingham into the box to fill in for Greigy - he could also do Lawry's part as well!

Great suggestion, that would be awesome.

[daysofourlives]

Lawry is ok but Warne is the only one worth listening to.
Can't stand the rest, especially Chappel and Richie is horrible, the others just ignore his ramblings.
Slater's fake supposedly uncontrolable laugh drives me nuts.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Richie has spent so much time in the summer, his brain is cooked.

[FlyingHigh]

Bill was occasionally infuriating, but most of the time enjoyable.
Chappelli and Taylor occasionally over-explain things or use too many wrods, but when talking about crciket are by far the best. Warne pretty good too.
Don't mind Nicholas or Slater
Healy turns me off.
Can't see Ponting in the commentary box.

[gadj1976]

On ABC News Breakfast this morning the co-hosts & sports guy were talking about the possibility of the ABC losing Kerry O'Keeffe to Channel 9. I hope they were joking.

If he joins Nine's commentary team I'll stop watching.

He used to commentate on Ch 9 during the domestic one dayers and was terrible. Him and Mick Malone were shocking to listen to.

He's much more himself on the ABC and there he should stay.

[Muffler]

Lawry is ok but Warne is the only one worth listening to.
Can't stand the rest, especially Chappel and Richie is horrible, the others just ignore his ramblings.
Slater's fake supposedly uncontrolable laugh drives me nuts.

Yes some body else agrees with me. He always thinks he knows best. Yesterday when they had two back for the hook shot to cowan he kept going on about how it is a terrible position, and there should be a third slip. Where did Cowan get caught!!!! Then he was praising the bowling and the tactics what a F&(k wit

[Moe]

I will miss Bill, as I have been listening & watching channel 9 since a youngster since 1975 when I really got into the great game.
Reading all the comments on this thread, I cannot understand the dislike for Ian Healy, as I am a massive fan. He gives great insight. I think keepers in general have a lot more time to take in the whole perspective of the game, rather than say, Brett Lee.
I have never disliked a commentator, because everyone has their own opinions on certain facets of the way things are going, ala, captaincy, field placings, batting orders, bowling changes etc.
I like the way Ian Chappell has always been so forthright in his opinions (and am looking forward to reading his book, on Christmas day), Bill & Tony's arguments, Richie's astute knowledge, Tubby & Slat's laughing off mike while they pay each other out & I really like Warnies insight, as I do Glenn Mcgath.
Nicholas is really the only guy who irks me somewhat, as he has never played the game at the highest level, but in a nutshell, all these blokes beat the BBC commentators hands down.

In the end, we relly must thank the Big man Kerry Packer for over 30years of great cricket viewing.
Some posters on here have been spoilt, and maybe it is time to appreciate what we have had. After all it is Christmas.

[on the rails]

Good post Moe!

[Aerie]

It won't be the same without Bill, Tony, Richie, Chappelli etc. Always admired Bill Lawry for his ability to sum up what was going to happen in a split second before it played out on TV. His famous "Got him, yes he's gone!" in a broken voice, his famous call of that 1999 Semi Final tie and of course every Boxing Day morning he's welcoming us to the MCG. Will be missed. He's played a big part of every summer I've been alive and glued to the cricket on TV!

[on the rails]

His line during an Ashes Test in England where big Merv bowled someone with last ball of the days play is still used at the end of of the WWOS Cricket Intro - "bowled him, last ball of the day, can you believe it!"

I think that is right - my memory is hazy!

[daysofourlives]

His line during an Ashes Test in England where big Merv bowled someone with last ball of the days play is still used at the end of of the WWOS Cricket Intro - "bowled him, last ball of the day, can you believe it!"

I think that is right - my memory is hazy!

I though that was Warnie taking a wicket last ball, a pakistani????

[FlyingHigh]

THought it was Gatting in the 93 Ashes.
Great commentary.

Is this the one you're think of days? Classic Richie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEy-FX9k3C8

[on the rails]

THought it was Gatting in the 93 Ashes.
Great commentary.

It was that one!

[whufc]

THought it was Gatting in the 93 Ashes.
Great commentary.

Is this the one you're think of days? Classic Richie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEy-FX9k3C8

Classic Ritchie was

"Foundation blue............on foundation blue"

[daysofourlives]

THought it was Gatting in the 93 Ashes.
Great commentary.

It was that one!

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