I've been listening since about midday, and they have Mark Stone commentating, who knows the VFA/VFL well, who worked with Stereo 974.
A little AFL-biased so far, but I guess thats to be expected when they haven't had a chance to see much of the VFL players on the lists.
Heard a little bit of the coverage, but they seemed to have a few problems with their equipment in some of the call that I heard.
Not a bad start, I'm not sure David Schwarz is a commentator but a least he gave it a shot. Liam Pickering isn't too bad, has some knowledge because of his player management role. Mark Doran is a pretty professional commentator and Mark Stone was great when on Stereo 974 so he'll be good for them as well. I'd say Point Gellibrand would be a tough place to call from that grandstand.
They'll get better knowledge of the VFL if they call most weeks, I was impressed with the detailed interviews with coaches before the match. And Pickering was reading a few stats out at quarter time which they got off the club stats people so that's handy. Any exposure is good for the VFL
They didn't have the best seat in the house to call from. Right in front of the coaches boxes, so they'd have to put up with the coaches yelling with their windows open. Also, the fans were pretty loud in spurts right next to them. Not to mention that's not the greatest viewpoint when looking down the far end of the field.
Parts I heard weren't too bad. Next week they are doing the Coburg Tigers vs Scorpions game
That is [i]not[/i] the TV game. Excellent :D.
Yeah exactly matty. Given there are 5 games on next Saturday it would've been poor to have SEN and ABC TV both do the Sandringham v Port Melbourne match.
Anyone know which games SEN have lined up for the next few weeks?
In Round 3, The SEN game is likely to be Port Melbourne vs Tasmania. The other Saturday game is Ballarat and it is on ABC TV
Heard bits and pieces of the game today, they had Mick Gallus calling today with David Schwarz. Gallus was from Stereo 974, he's a really good VFL caller, knows the players and gets excitement in his commentary. Schwarz was a little disappointing with his knowledge of players/numbers.
Next week (as shown in the VFL record) is Port Melbourne v Tasmania.
If SEN can continue to get Stone and Gallus as part of the broadcasts, SEN's coverage will be a lot better off. Both have a good knowledge of the VFA/VFL, without relying on an AFL slant on the call.
Port Melbourne vs Tasmania will be tough call as they won't have seen much of both sides. What position did SEN call the game from yesterday?
On top of the kiosk/coaches box building in the little white box beside where the cameraman films from.
Good to hear score updates from other venues as well.