Ch 9 Commentary

[st.phil]

I agree they (9) were on a "poor souths" kick last night big time. Tall poppy.

I will say that, to my ears, CH9 is still light years ahead of Fox commentary... Smith, Anasta, Alexander literally death ride the Drags. The camera work is also Superior on 9 coverage.

Fk foxtel

 

[Slackboy72]

Don't forget the smash hit Netflix show, Billions.

Isn't that on Stan?

 

[rednwhites]

Isn't that on Stan?

Yeah probably right.

 

[BennyV]

Gus is pro dragons, he even mentors Mary believe it or not, if that’s good or bad I ain’t sure

Where did you read this? If true, it’s a very good thing.

 

[epDragon62]

I agree they (9) were on a "poor souths" kick last night big time. Tall poppy.

I will say that, to my ears, CH9 is still light years ahead of Fox commentary... Smith, Anasta, Alexander literally death ride the Drags. The camera work is also Superior on 9 coverage.

Fk foxtel

They are dreadful on Fox.

To be fair to Nine, it was more a case of Souths have really hung in there... couldn’t argue against that. They all disagreed with the second no try decision against Nene.

 

[kit66]

Not normally a one eyed supporter watching on the TV but even a non Dragons mate watching the game on Ch 9 couldn't believe the bias shown towards Souths tonight. Gus tends to lead the charge & the commentator & Johns repeat him. Souths were "brave " and every close call was in Souths way not ours. Understand that it is commercial TV and they have to create tension & Drama but please try to be even , as it is a game. They were most disappointing that the script of a Souths victory did not eventuate but it really grated on me that perhaps our defense was "brave "and the refs forgot the ball & 10 meter rules which hinded our free flowing game.

Yes the media builds you up ...... then slags you down.

I switched over to Fox early in the 2nd half even though I don't have HD because Gus drives me nuts Johns is almost as bad. I've also had a gutful of the betting ads at every opportunity.

 

[Frank Facer]

I don't watch channel nine either now.

 

[RedVDragon]

Where did you read this? If true, it’s a very good thing.

Believe it or not Gus was a Dragons supporter when he was young. As a mentor he would be good for Mary. He is just too opinionated. Must say he knows his stuff but can piss people off

 

[Dennis Papaioannou]

Dennis , I hope your not forgetting Australia's contribution to the sporting world , namely the great Union/ League player Rex Mossop ( who's commentary could be best described as somewhat ' flabbergasting ' at times ) and also the more articulate and ever smiling Ron Casey .

Both of whom were great examples of what happens when you put a microphone in the hands of someone who at times knows a bit too much on the subject at hand . Still , both great rugby league commentators and nice blokes also .

How could I forget - they were great as was Frank Hyde.
Classic commentators who are but a distant memory for most following league today.
I had the great pleasure as a Uni student driving cab as a part time job, of picking up Rex Mossop from Sydney Airport upon his return from calling one of the Kangaroo tours.
I think it was 1978 with Frank Stanton as coach.
Hi lived in Balgowlah so we struck a very cordial discussion along the way about RL which was great for me because I used to watch controversy corner and channel 7 religiously back then.
Then we were talking about the English style of commenting RL which was pedestrian and boring.
To my surprise, he did a mock call of a Phil Lowe try and how he had called it on TV.- in my cab.
Just fantastic and very off the cuff and entertaining!
Great gentleman who took the time to chat to a 22 year old and gave me a pretty good tip to boot.
Thanks for prompting some good memories.

 

[Gareth67]

How could I forget - they were great as was Frank Hyde.
Classic commentators who are but a distant memory for most following league today.
I had the great pleasure as a Uni student driving cab as a part time job, of picking up Rex Mossop from Sydney Airport upon his return from calling one of the Kangaroo tours.
I think it was 1978 with Frank Stanton as coach.
Hi lived in Balgowlah so we struck a very cordial discussion along the way about RL which was great for me because I used to watch controversy corner and channel 7 religiously back then.
Then we were talking about the English style of commenting RL which was pedestrian and boring.
To my surprise, he did a mock call of a Phil Lowe try and how he had called it on TV.- in my cab.
Just fantastic and very off the cuff and entertaining!
Great gentleman who took the time to chat to a 22 year old and gave me a pretty good tip to boot.
Thanks for prompting some good memories.

They certainly had wonderful oratorical skills and of course their own individual persona that came across so well whether it be on the radio or the tele. as you said , they were great commentators and lovely gents .

 

[2010]

Rex Mossop was one of my favourites. Of course he was one sided when Manly played but he just a commentator who loved the game.
His controversy corner leaves current league shows a joke

 

[BennyV]

Believe it or not Hus was a Dragons supporter when he was young. As a mentor he would be good for Mary. He is just too opinionated. Must say he knows his stuff but can piss people off

I know he’s a Dragons fan, but if he is mentoring McJetski then it’s a great initiative. Gould may be a complete dribbler but he understands the games and the factors required to be successful in coaching.

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

They certainly gave the offside penalties a rest last night

Couldnt agree more Souths were ridiculously offside all night....it was embarrassing to be honest

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

I really think fm radio make it so real and exciting that putting the radio near the Tele and turning the Tele volume off has been a winner for me

I'll try it next time

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

Rex Mossop was one of my favourites. Of course he was one sided when Manly played but he just a commentator who loved the game.
His controversy corner leaves current league shows a joke

What about Won Casey

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

Problem with Fox is Smith is so in love with Qlders ie Smith, Slater and Inglis etc and Brandy just hates giving The Dragons any wraps....anytime theres a rub of the green try awarded to us he disputes it

 

[ouryears]

I'll try it next time

104.9
Jamie Soward is very good as is the main caller, though you may prefer 702 am or 873 am.

Give 104.9 FM a go first mate, see how you enjoy it.

 

[Dragsters]

The problem I have with fox is that other than Vossy, pretty much the rest of them have such a limited vocabulary that their comments are too predictable.

That's when they're not speaking dribble and making up their own words...

 

[Dragsters]

I know he’s a Dragons fan, but if he is mentoring McJetski then it’s a great initiative. Gould may be a complete dribbler but he understands the games and the factors required to be successful in coaching.

Gus talked about it in the post game show last night...

 

[Bests Golden Boots]

Problem with Fox is Smith is so in love with Qlders ie Smith, Slater and Inglis etc and Brandy just hates giving The Dragons any wraps....anytime theres a rub of the green try awarded to us he disputes it

Wait what?
Does Gus know Billy is cheating on him?