24 Hour NRL channel

[PARRA_FAN]

But Finch you cheated. .

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Yeah, it's amazing to see a lot of ex-Ch9 personnel on Fox now. As you said, Yvonne, Matty Johns, Blocker, Vossy, Finch.......also Bryan Fletcher (he did the Sportsbet Kick for Cash segment on The Footy Show in 2013), Benji Marshall (who was contract with Ch9 until he signed a deal with Fox)

I remember that time when Fletch was a bit serious.

Also forgot to add Tim Sheridan and Ben Ikin.

 

[undertaker]

I remember that time when Fletch was a bit serious.

Also forgot to add Tim Sheridan and Ben Ikin.

Yeah, Fletch was also on the post-Vossy Sunday Roast IIRC.

Forgot about Sheridan and Ikin.....wow, that's a lot that have jumped ship from Ch9. Must be a very toxic environment there.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Bit like the cricket commentators Lee and Hussey get punted from 9 and have since had gigs on Fox.

 

[El Diablo]

Rochford also used to work for 9 and was behind Beau knows

 

[undertaker]

Rochford also used to work for 9 and was behind Beau knows

Really? I wasn't aware of that. You mean Rochford was a part of 'Beau Knows' when it was actually good in the first 2-3 years before it became monotonous and boring?

 

[bileduct]

Because we really need more Paul Kaaaaaarnt on these shows.

FMD...

 

[El Diablo]

Really? I wasn't aware of that. You mean Rochford was a part of 'Beau Knows' when it was actually good in the first 2-3 years before it became monotonous and boring?

http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/or...9/news-story/4a9d393b6fdf94b29b1596021cfe4c26

STAND-UP GUY MAKES FOOTY FUNNY

ONE of the rising stars of the Fox Sports league coverage is undoubtedly James Rochford, brother of television medico Andrew.

The ‘other’ Rochford started his career at Nine’s sport, where his brother approached then boss of sport Gary Burns and asked him if James could secure a gig in the Nine stable.

At the time, he was working on the golf at Fox Sports and doing a stand-up comedy routine. James quickly cottoned on, became Beau Ryan’s producer on The Footy Show and was one of the first people Burns poached when he moved over to Fox Sports.

The rest, as they say, is history.

James is now the producer of cult segment Fletch and Hindy, and has his own stand-up comedy routine on the program ‘Not the NRL News’.

Nine’s loss is clearly Fox Sports’ gain, with Ryan’s segment now a shadow of its former self and ‘Professor’ James Rochford an indispensable part of the Matty Johns juggernaut.

 

[El Diablo]

Because we really need more Paul Kaaaaaarnt on these shows.

FMD...

i can't stand the f**ker and never watch NRL 360 because he's on it

 

[bileduct]

i can't stand the f**ker and never watch NRL 360 because he's on it

Yeah, I avoid watching NRL 360 just because of him. Ikin I don't mind all that much, but Paul just plays the contrarian all the time. It looks like sometimes he doesn't even believe what he's saying himself.

Though they did have someone from Fairfax on the other night, didn't they? I could handle a weekly show that involved journalists from different organisations, both print and web, and broke up the Limited News narrative. It would have been great to see someone from Fairfax call out Hooper for his bullshit reporting in the wake of the FTA TV deal.

 

[nrlnrl]

All they had was a Blocker retro period no mention.of whos playing

And repeats of recent grand finals

Which they had on.only a few weeks ago

The EPG lists details of games. The Manly v Parra GF's from 1982 & 83 were on today, then Sharks v Broncos from '89, Sharks v Broncos from 2001 & finally Sharks v Broncos from last year (this was a top game despite it being so recent).

Tomorrow has 2012 GF for Storm v Bulldogs, then 2009 & 2012 games between Rabbitohs & Wests Tigers. I don't mind these - just for casual viewers at pubs & clubs, plus a small percentage of people at home. With some matchups there'll be a much smaller selection to choose from.

Maybe they'll show more variety in other timeslots - possibly 10:30 on Monday would be ok? I understand replaying 360 at 8:30, because 6:30 is traditionally for news or people still coming home from work. Then the wife/partner might have the tv from 7:30 for reality type shows, so 9:30 for a replay of Matty Johns' show is reasonable.

 

[Perth Red]

Was the johns show really any different to Monday nights? Apart from hindy dropping the odd swear word I didn't see any difference, and fmd Kent again, really??

 

[bileduct]

Would prefer to see two full games than three games hacked down to 55 minutes each.

 

[El Diablo]

Was the johns show really any different to Monday nights? Apart from hindy dropping the odd swear word I didn't see any difference, and fmd Kent again, really??

you keep on coming up with good ideas why there should never be a team in Perth

not enough swearing is yet another

 

[pennywisealfie]

What a week. Queenslanders only show, 2nd best show of all time behind Broncos Insider.

Also, Broncos top of the table. Doesn't get much better, boys!

 

[AJB1102]

What a week. Queenslanders only show, 2nd best show of all time behind Broncos Insider.

Also, Broncos top of the table. Doesn't get much better, boys!

And there it is. A sample of Foxtel's target audience - the lowest common denominator.

Brain injuries to players in our game is not a good thing but at least it gives these merkins someone to relate to.

 

[tumbidragon]

13 to 1 was utter garbage. Was thinking it'd be like a 'boots'n all' style of presentation. But in the end, it's presented like a lazy, wooden youtube 'Top 10' video...
On the couch and League Life easily the better of the shows imo.

 

[siv]

The EPG lists details of games. The Manly v Parra GF's from 1982 & 83 were on today, then Sharks v Broncos from '89, Sharks v Broncos from 2001 & finally Sharks v Broncos from last year (this was a top game despite it being so recent).

Tomorrow has 2012 GF for Storm v Bulldogs, then 2009 & 2012 games between Rabbitohs & Wests Tigers. I don't mind these - just for casual viewers at pubs & clubs, plus a small percentage of people at home. With some matchups there'll be a much smaller selection to choose from.

Maybe they'll show more variety in other timeslots - possibly 10:30 on Monday would be ok? I understand replaying 360 at 8:30, because 6:30 is traditionally for news or people still coming home from work. Then the wife/partner might have the tv from 7:30 for reality type shows, so 9:30 for a replay of Matty Johns' show is reasonable.

What I notice its the same games over and over

I want to see games that they havent shown in the last 12 months

 

[Cumberland Throw]

Well the professors show is pretty funny, and doesnt miss any one..

Gave it to Finchy about his mental health issues, bagged Tim Simona on the day of his life ban, bought up NRL attrocities like shitting in shoes etc, Joey johns pill habit..

All pretty funny, until Tim S does a Ryan Tandy,,,

 

[El Diablo]

All pretty funny, until Tim S does a Ryan Tandy,,,

moves in with Josh Massoud