SBS coverage

[Stumps]

The funny thing surrounded by those 2 muppets, matthews actually sounds like a decent special comments man, embarassing to watch, and as for rodney hoggs insight into conditions.. WTF?

[Adelaide Hawk]

I couldn't see a lot wrong with it to be honest. Just three guys giving their opinions, nothing wrong with that. Apart from Matthews, MacGill and Martyn are very new to the caper, they're not polished professionals like Benaud.

Never been sure about Rodney Hogg, I've heard him talking cricket on SEN (when I used to listen to it) and all I can say is it's a pity in all those Tests he played, he never learned much about cricket.

I'm just glad SEN are covering it. As someone else said, if other commercial networks were covering it, you'd have more to complain about than the special comments. If 9 had it, we would have missed the entire 1st day's play for Michael Jackson specials.

[Stumps]

didnt know who they were talking about half the time with their nickname dropping, hilfy, haury, "smoke" holioake told me blah blah blah

[silicone skyline]

Is there one Aussie in the commentary box at Cardiff?

Here we at least have balance with that Muppett Greig and Mark Nicholas doing some work.

[wycbloods]

I didn't find them too bad, sure there are better around but they were at least talking about the cricket not selling us carp.

[Adelaide Hawk]

I didn't find them too bad, sure there are better around but they were at least talking about the cricket not selling us carp.

Agreed. They were just three blokes offering an opinion. They weren't commentating the game or anything, so I don't know what people except from them. None of them have been my favourte people in cricket, but they're not doing a bad job.

[Choccies]

I didn't find them too bad, sure there are better around but they were at least talking about the cricket not selling us carp.

Agreed. They were just three blokes offering an opinion. They weren't commentating the game or anything, so I don't know what people except from them. None of them have been my favourte people in cricket, but they're not doing a bad job.

They're terrible.... may as well have cardboard cutouts with prerecorded readings...

[Adelaide Hawk]

I didn't find them too bad, sure there are better around but they were at least talking about the cricket not selling us carp.

Agreed. They were just three blokes offering an opinion. They weren't commentating the game or anything, so I don't know what people except from them. None of them have been my favourte people in cricket, but they're not doing a bad job.

They're terrible.... may as well have cardboard cutouts with prerecorded readings...

Why are they terrible? What is it you consider they should be doing as an alternative?

[Stumps]

not name dropping or telling me what they used to do- it is so offensive i dont tune in til 7.29 and i am still sick of them after a minute.
it should be nominated for a logie for best comedy

[dedja]

... that's why Is Fox is Good

[hearts on fire]

I think SBS are doing a wonderful job with the coverage, full credit to them.

[Rik E Boy]

Don't mind the Pommie commentators too much as I loathe Nicholas and Greig. As for Junior and Flemmo's byplay in the studios...well, I'm over that already.

regards,

REB

[Adelaide Hawk]

I think SBS are doing a wonderful job with the coverage, full credit to them.

Agreed. I've enjoyed every moment of it so far, so I'm puzzled by why people are so offended by them.

[Stumps]

For reasons stated

[Pottsy]

I love watching Magilla Gorilla trying to smile, instead of that scowl / grimace he seemed to wear so naturally on the field.

They're already less wooden by day 5 than day 1, let's hope they can bring that sportsmans "constant improvement" idea to their presenting. Could be pretty good by the end.

[tnt]

I believe Warney will be doing some commentry for the Lords Test which will give us a much needed break from the Pommie accent!

[Adelaide Hawk]

For reasons stated

I haven't seen any worth noting.

[silicone skyline]

I believe Warney will be doing some commentry for the Lords Test which will give us a much needed break from the Pommie accent!

Tired of hearing about "rns" and "wickits"

[Stumps]

For reasons stated

I haven't seen any worth noting.

I think you have missed the point Mr Hawk. you were wondering why other people are offended by them and i told you my reasons. I am quite satisfied you love "mo", "mcgilla" and "marto"

[wycbloods]

not name dropping or telling me what they used to do- it is so offensive i dont tune in til 7.29 and i am still sick of them after a minute.
it should be nominated for a logie for best comedy

I would hadly call what they have done as offensive, that is a massive over reaction. I find it interesting hearing them talk about their experiences as players against many of the ones still playing. MacGill i have found quite good as he has made light of his own performances.