ABC coverage 07

What did everyone think! I just got back yesterday and watched the vid . . . and there's a bit each way. The new intro was good . . . and the little trip down to the beach road etc. I really liked Phils interview . . . i really hope they stay football based, especially VFL . . . none of the basketball, netball interviews the ABC used to dish up. Looking forward to hearing what Peter Schwabb has to say next week. Now . . . Franky! Did anyone notice a hole in the coverage? Did the chemistry seem unbalanced? Will Donegan continue to hold Justins hand!?! I do not mean anything against Justin Peckett . . . it'd be tough to come in and do what he's gonna do . . . and i'm sure he'll relax and become a bit more insightful (I hope), but the absence of Phil was near un-bearable to me! Donegan's a pro, and he held it togehther, but poor old Ross had no one to bounce off . . . we didn't get the passionate comments and oohs and ahhs coming through, imagine how excited he would have been during the 2nd half . . . i personally felt it significantly detracted from the coverage. I'm not against gettin younger blokes such as Peckett into the box . . . but not at the expense of Phil. It's like replacing Paul Roos with Anthony Banik . . . it's chucking Peckett into a tough position . . . . . . . . . Anyway, what are your thoughts?

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bcarbonaro Sun, 6 May 2007 - 22:09

I think Campbell is calling some AFL football for SEN this year, but pretty sure the ABC stuff is his only television involvement for season 2007. If anyone is able to back me up or tell me otherwise, it would be much appreciated.

footyman Wed, 30 May 2007 - 23:11

Any news on the latest on the ABC commentary situation? The weekend paper said Matt Campbell has taken up a gig with a Darwin based sports betting agency - wonder if this means he'll have to step away from the VFL coverage? Will Phil Cleary be back in the box on Saturday? And where was Ross Booth on the state game coverage?

Dolphin Wed, 30 May 2007 - 23:34

footyman wrote:Any news on the latest on the ABC commentary situation? The weekend paper said Matt Campbell has taken up a gig with a Darwin based sports betting agency - wonder if this means he'll have to step away from the VFL coverage? Will Phil Cleary be back in the box on Saturday? And where was Ross Booth on the state game coverage?

In the granstand on the cushioned seats.

bcarbonaro Sat, 2 Jun 2007 - 22:14

Obviously didn't hear it as was working doing my sheets during the game, but what was Jade Rawlings like today?

STANGA Topic starter Sun, 3 Jun 2007 - 00:18

Just bring back phil, all i can say. Jade Rawlings? Honestly. It's been a terrible decision by Dick Reitz, if you remove something, you replace it with something better, not a revolving door of first timers bumbling their way through! The comps become the reserves for the AFL, testing ground for rule-changes and developement for "budding" commentaters! The word budding is used far too often in footy! It's became such an unstable role now, at least Campbell was there for 3-4 weeks in a row. Just got to bring Phil back . . . as well as his half time interviews! I'm sure he'd be happy to do both!

footyman Sun, 3 Jun 2007 - 00:32

STANGA wrote:Just bring back phil, all i can say. Jade Rawlings? Honestly. It's been a terrible decision by Dick Reitz, if you remove something, you replace it with something better, not a revolving door of first timers bumbling their way through! The comps become the reserves for the AFL, testing ground for rule-changes and developement for "budding" commentaters! The word budding is used far too often in footy! It's became such an unstable role now, at least Campbell was there for 3-4 weeks in a row. Just got to bring Phil back . . .

Couldn't agree more Stanga. Donegan, Booth and Cleary is all it needs. Drop Boyd they don't need him. Get back to having a laugh and entertaining the viewer as they did for 15 years +. Dick has RUINED the ABC's coverage. He should go back to producing Gardening shows cos he might've been good at those. And if they were lousy well I don't watch them so I don't care!

bcarbonaro Sun, 3 Jun 2007 - 12:21

You have mentioned about not likg Boys before, Footyman. What is it exactly that you don't like about him?

lum Mon, 4 Jun 2007 - 09:53

Fully agree Stanga! Phil is a living legend! Irreplaceable! A treasure! I fired off an email to the ABC (unacknowledged) at the time of the announcement telling them how "stupid, stupid", they were. Will probably do no good, but won't hurt to have another go at them!

Bloodymess Mon, 4 Jun 2007 - 10:29

footyman wrote:[quote:1fe37f6b5b="STANGA"]Just bring back phil, all i can say. Jade Rawlings? Honestly. It's been a terrible decision by Dick Reitz, if you remove something, you replace it with something better, not a revolving door of first timers bumbling their way through! The comps become the reserves for the AFL, testing ground for rule-changes and developement for "budding" commentaters! The word budding is used far too often in footy! It's became such an unstable role now, at least Campbell was there for 3-4 weeks in a row. Just got to bring Phil back . . .

bcarbonaro Mon, 4 Jun 2007 - 10:37

Is anyone on Footyman's side and believes that Boyd adds nothing to the coverage? I can't seem to understand what all the fuss is about.