Commentary during the Olympics?

[Usain Bolt]

So I've heard Hadley, Voss and Rabs are going to London

So who will be commentating the NRL games while they are gone, has Ch 9 confirmed anyone yet?

 

[dogslife]

Michael Slater and Melinda Gainsford-Taylor

 

[Ausguy]

sterlo is debuting on sunday... seriously.

 

[Bretto]

I heard Phil Rothfield and Dean "Bulldog" Ritchie are going to be commentating with Michael Slater.

Seriously though, I think Sterlo may be doing some. And in the fair dinkum department, I like Sterlo, I think he's one of the best analytical reporters on the Sunday Footy show etc, but talking isn't his strong point. He usually trips up on words every 2 or 3 sentences. Calling a whole game I think could be pretty painful.

 

[dogslife]

Couldn't do any worse than Tim Gilbert. Had to feel sorry for him that night

 

[some11]

Sunny Bull Wullyums.

 

[Tom Shines]

Dale Husband is being flown across for Fridays when the Warriors aren't playing.

 

[dogslife]

Sunny Bull Wullyums.

Surely he'd be competing in a few Olympic events as part of his "f**k off and do anything you want, just be back by 2015" deal with the All Blecks

 

[Usain Bolt]

Dale Husband is being flown across for Fridays when the Warriors aren't playing.

please tell me this is a gee up

 

[Ron's_Mate]

What's Kittens Warren up to these days?

 

[veggiepatch1959]

Someone please clone Rex Mossop!! :shock:

 

[aads]

I heard Vossy isn't going for the weightlifting now - but Sterlo is doing Sunday night so my guess is as good as yours

Seriously it doesn't pay in this world to say what you think if the one getting offended has the bosses ear does it!!?

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[Timmah]

Sterlo and Vossy will be the two primary comms I believe.

 

[Danish]

Sterlo and Vossy will be the two primary comms I believe.

Surely Voss is going to the Olympics?

 

[Timmah]

You'd be right, apologies:

Nine’s expert commentary team for London 2012 includes nine Olympic gold medallists, revered former Olympic athletes, and distinguished sports broadcasters, who will call all the action. The Wide World of Sports exclusive swimming commentary team comprises Olympic gold medallists Grant Hackett and Giaan Rooney plus Ray Warren, Australia’s most accomplished sports commentator.
The Olympic commentary team includes James Tomkins (Rowing), Kerri Pottharst (Beach Volleyball), Scott McGrory (Cycling), Debbie Watson (Water Polo), Andrew Gaze (Basketball), Jane Flemming (Athletics), Melinda Gainsford Taylor (Athletics), Michael Slater (Diving), Andrew Voss (Weightlifting), James Brayshaw (Rowing) and Eddie McGuire (Marathon and Triathlon).

http://molkstvtalk.com/featured/channel9s-london-2012-olympic-games-broadcast/

That said this was written in March and Hackett's obviously off that team now... not sure on Voss's role whether he's kept it.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

Wait...Hadley seriously got a gig in London? Now you KNOW Channel 9 have lost the plot.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Wait...Hadley seriously got a gig in London? Now you KNOW Channel 9 have lost the plot.

Could be for 2gb , he's called the previous 4 or so Olympics on radio.

 

[Big Sam]

Was tonight's game seriously Ravs' last before the Olympics? They begin in 3 weeks! Is he heading over there early or something because of his fear of flying?

 

[Usain Bolt]

Was tonight's game seriously Ravs' last before the Olympics? They begin in 3 weeks! Is he heading over there early or something because of his fear of flying?

yep heard during Origin they said he was going by boat:lol:

Hope its one of those container ships lol

 

[Bretto]

I wonder how much the boat is costing Channel 9 as opposed to a plane ticket.