Thoughts on the SEN coverage?

Submitted by NorthPort on
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.
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cobrascorer Thu, 14 Apr 2005 - 12:22

It is frustrating to hear on SEN the constant references to "seniors", implying VFL players are juniors. E.g. Hawthorn seniors - duh, what else? There is only one Hawthorn side. This only emphasises Box Hill as the reserves. SEN are not alone in this, of course. All media trashes VFL in this way. Also AFL coaches refer to "senior" selection. No scores were given on SEN from Werribee v Williamstown on Sunday 10 April. Our ABC radio hasn't broadcast VFL scores this season.
footyman Fri, 15 Apr 2005 - 18:38
Nice to see in this weeks VFL Record a list of upcoming matches on radio: SEN Round 3, Saturday, April 16 Port Melbourne v Tasmania Round 4, Saturday, April 23 Bendigo Bombers v North Ballarat Round 4, Monday, April 25 Box Hill Hawks v Coburg Tigers 3SER Round 3, Sunday, April 17 Scorpions v Box Hill Hawks Round 4, Sunday, April 24 Northern Bullants v Port Melbourne Terrific news that SEN are doing the Anzac Day game. This day needs to keep being pumped up, hopefully it can draw a massive crowd at Box Hill City Oval.
footyman Sat, 16 Apr 2005 - 17:53
David Schwarz swapped roles and Liam Pickering called todays game with Mark Doran. They also added Heath Buck doing stats. It's a reincarnation of the whole Stereo 974 team really! At the end they said Mick Gallus would be back next week to call at Bendigo.
NorthPort Topic starter Mon, 18 Apr 2005 - 00:38
I agree that the commentary has an AFL bias, and listening to the Port v Devils commentary there were a few errors, including Port being referred to as the Roos, and Tassy called the Tigers, but overall I think they are doing a reasonable job. By seasons end, I think their commentary will have improved a hell of a lot. Their pre-match for the Port game was good, getting interviews from coaches, assistants and players. Good to hear them speak with Peter Bedford as well.
cobrascorer Thu, 21 Apr 2005 - 16:34
Once again, no VFL scores on SEN or ABC radio on Sunday 17 April. It is ridiculous that VFL fans have to wait until Channel 7 News for results. And VFL hierarchy don't care.
NorthPort Topic starter Thu, 21 Apr 2005 - 17:13
cobrascorer wrote:Once again, no VFL scores on SEN or ABC radio on Sunday 17 April. It is ridiculous that VFL fans have to wait until Channel 7 News for results. And VFL hierarchy don't care.
Sorry to correct you, but SEN did do the scores on Sunday night. Only briefly, just winners and final scores... May have been after 7pm however.
footyman Thu, 21 Apr 2005 - 18:43
I heard winners and margins on Triple M Sunday on my way home from Werribee, about 5.30pm as part of the "M Sport" update. They also gave TAC Cup results. They do it every weekend.