Players, the best and worst public speakers.?

[legs 11]

For the game to grow we have to appeal to new audiences, not just the blue collar variety. The days of being a hard case boof head needs to go and smart athletes need to get the nod.
My best speakers : shaun Johnson, DCE.????????

Worst: Sam Thaiday ??????

 

[Life's Good]

Worst x 2.

 

[muzby]

For the game to grow we have to appeal to new audiences, not just the blue collar variety. The days of being a hard case boof head needs to go and smart athletes need to get the nod.
My best speakers : shaun Johnson, DCE.????????

Worst: Sam Thaiday ??????

So much irony..

 

[no name]

Worst x 2.

Mal doesn't count, the game has done nothing for him.

 

[veggiepatch1959]

Old school players who are articulate.

George Peponis

Nathan Gibbs

Truly educated people who could string more than five words together without having to think about the next one.

A certain Dragons half back from the late 1970s used to look at his hands while speaking to a commentator. It was almost like he was counting the letters in attempt to construct a word. And f**ked if I can remember his name.

 

[Zerô]

Darius Boyd loves a chat

 

[T-Boon]

The best is DCE. Have to admit I don't recall hearing Shaun Johnson.

DCE almost seems like a fish out of water. I am not surprised to hear he is unpopular with a lot of the knuckle dragging dopes in the game like Watmaugh and most of the Qld origin team. Who does he think he is with his proper talk and good posture?

The worst are the guys who are in leadership positions and generally the Roosters guys (who are in direct competition with Swans and Waratahs guys - who talk good.).
Boyd Cordner for example. Read this morning he is in line for next Kangaroo captain. He badly needs elocution lessons. He always says "massive" and "to tell you the truth". He looks like he lacks confidence. Get him to toastmasters. There should be an NRL toastmasters club. Make it compulsory for the club leadership groups.

The worst, beyond a shadow of a doubt, is James Maloney. He is a leader and role model to the young players and somehow a TV personality despite his head and his dumb talk. He sounds like a guy who has taken a lot of shots to the head. The worst possible advertisement for RL.

 

[The Marshall]

Worst is Aaron Woods how he has a gig on NRL360 is beyond me.

One of the best is Gavin Cooper I only saw the odd interview up until this year. Since he took over being captain he has got a lot more exposure and is pretty impressive.

 

[T-Boon]

What about dumbest/smartest sounding coach?
Dumbest: Steve Kearney.
Smartest: ....

 

[Outlaw Pete]

Gavin Cooper very impressive.

 

[kdalymc]

Anyone got the clip of Sam Kasianos first man of the match?

 

[Sphagnum]

What about dumbest/smartest sounding coach?
Dumbest: Steve Kearney.
Smartest: ....

Smartest would be Paul green imo

 

[Walt Flanigan]

Greg Inglis is yet to string together his first sentence

 

[Life's Good]

Being biased here I’ve always found Joel Thompson very engaging and genuine.

Mitchell Pearce would be at the opposite end of the spectrum. Strange, when you think he has had plenty of time in front of a camera. He speaks like he has just rocked up to the skate park.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

I've always found Braith Anasta to be a majestical public speaker

 

[beave]

I actually love listening to the Ross Dog on Fox. He comes across as very down to earth, I guess its due to the fact he’s had a job in the mines and has a bit more life experience than 90% of league players.

 

[Incorrect]

Greg Inglis is yet to string together his first sentence

Does he even English?

 

[Incorrect]

I actually love listening to the Ross Dog on Fox. He comes across as very down to earth, I guess its due to the fact he’s had a job in the mines and has a bit more life experience than 90% of league players.

Yeah heard him doing a spot of commentary for ABC radio for the central coast grand final that Terrigal won. He was very good

 

[ed-grimley]

The best is DCE. Have to admit I don't recall hearing Shaun Johnson.

DCE almost seems like a fish out of water. I am not surprised to hear he is unpopular with a lot of the knuckle dragging dopes in the game like Watmaugh and most of the Qld origin team. Who does he think he is with his proper talk and good posture?

The worst are the guys who are in leadership positions and generally the Roosters guys (who are in direct competition with Swans and Waratahs guys - who talk good.).
Boyd Cordner for example. Read this morning he is in line for next Kangaroo captain. He badly needs elocution lessons. He always says "massive" and "to tell you the truth". He looks like he lacks confidence. Get him to toastmasters. There should be an NRL toastmasters club. Make it compulsory for the club leadership groups.

The worst, beyond a shadow of a doubt, is James Maloney. He is a leader and role model to the young players and somehow a TV personality despite his head and his dumb talk. He sounds like a guy who has taken a lot of shots to the head. The worst possible advertisement for RL.

I think that's how Jimmy is - at least he's a bit interesting.
DCE is probably bypassed by Queensland because they consider him too intellectual.
Gillett is possibly the most basic I'm aware of.

 

[veggiepatch1959]

Greg Inglis is yet to string together his first sentence

Russell Packer has already had his first sentence.