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Least favourite TV Commentator

Worst commentator of all time

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tomdl

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Even these four young guys commentating the NSW vs Vic game for cricket.com.au are far better than anyone on 9.
 
AlwaysGreen

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Ian Smith gets a jersey. NZ score a few runs and they're dominating. A wicket falls and NZ are getting dominated.
 
TheParraboy

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KP I thought was half decent when he was on ch10 last year on the BBL

Turned really sour when on ch9

You know the commentary is terrible when I look forward to what Chappelli has to say over everyone else..
 
Bazal

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Sunil Gavaskar and Danny Morrison are the definition of the bottom of the barrel....
 
Pete Cash

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So the south african league of the summer is over and i think the commentary was on the whole better. McNamara and Brayshaw going have been good. the switch to two commentators is working.

Ian chappell really stepped up his grandpa simpson routine and i weirdly liked it. like i said in the game day thread you cant get much more ridiculous than name dropping a baseball player from over a century ago.

The absolute worst combo was tubs and KP. they honestly sounded like they had pulled a few cones before going in. just giggling like children. id expect that from slater not Taylor

Warne was pretty annoying

Clarke was good but that accent lol
 
AlwaysGreen

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Definitely better but you know the box is struggling when nicholarse is the one making the most sense.

1. Nicholarse: likes the sound of his own voice too much.
2. Clarke: makes sense, but his voice is annoying.
3. Heals: again, you know your commentary box is struggling if he's amongst your best
4. Crappell: grampa is a wanker but sits at number 4 because of whats left.
5. Tubs: still stuck in the matesy days of mcnamara days.
6. Plastic face: woeful, agenda driven moron.
7. Slats. Sycophant. He's so far up everyone's arse he's part of them.
8. Giggles: woeful.

If Waqar comes into the box when Pakistan come he'll add a bit of sense.
 
The Mad Hatter

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They should have a 'host' - Nicholas.

They should have 4 ex-players (and a mix of men and women maybe) and 2-4 professional commentators/analysts.

Cut the bullshit crap on 'old days'.
Clearly call what's in front of them.
Leave space for people to just enjoy the vibe.
 
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undertaker

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The Mad Hatter said:
They should have a 'host' - Nicholas.
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Agree that Nickelarse should just be the host/anchor of the coverage, doing the on-camera stuff only.

Brutus said:
KOK would do me fine.
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I was really looking forward to Kerry O'Keefe's commentary comeback, but highly unlikely I will be tuning into Triple M this summer after reading the other commentators on their coverage, who are likely to negate his effect with the pro-AFL crap that is likely to be spruiked in the coverage:

http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricke...e/news-story/1dc44203a2555896ed95e8c7af467bfd

O’Keeffe will be joined by long-time Triple M star James Brayshaw, who has been a notable absentee from Nine’s coverage this summer.

Fellow former Channel Nine talent Brett Lee is also part of Triple M’s team, as well as Michael Slater, who will combine his appearances with his obligation with the TV broadcaster.

Former Test players Merv Hughes, Brad Haddin, Victorian keeper Darren Berry and English women’s World Cup winner Isa Guha are also in the line-up.

In an effort to keep the offering focused on entertainment, Triple M is also adding H.G Nelson, funny guys Jules Schiller and Lawrence Mooney, and Sydney Grill Team co-host Gus Worland to the fray. Cricket reporter Neroli Meadows will also join the commentary team.
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So, James Brayshaw, Darren Berry, Gus Worland, Jules Schiller....AND I read also Mick Molloy in another article.....ummmm, no thanks! Looks like Brad McNamara is trying to carry this 'blokeyness' trend from his time at Ch9 into Triple M.

Let's be honest here....

- Brayshaw, nuff said.
- Berry was close mates with Shane Warne when playing for Victoria, and one of the reasons Warne had a grudge against Gilchrist when he became Healy's replacement instead of Berry was that Gilchrist, like Steve Waugh, wasn't the subservient blokey 'have fun at the pub' type of person who would kowtow and listen to how great he was.
- Gus Worland only has a career due to his claim to fame of being high school classmates and friends with Hugh Jackman. 'An Aussie Goes Barmy'/'An Aussie Goes Bolly' were both produced by Jackman, and without him, I could imagine Gus driving around as a fat garbo collector.
- Jules Schiller is one of the unfunniest dropkicks I've ever seen. Mike Gibson would be rolling in his grave if he saw today the show he once hosted for more than a decade has turned into a glorified AFL-flogfest masquerading as a 'sports show'.
- Mick Molloy is a hack and made it big in Australian comedy off the back of the other half of the Martin/Molloy duo, Tony Martin, who unsurprisingly he sabotaged during the BoyTown movie production as Martin's unreleased work in that film made Molloy look like the inferior A-grade hack he is
 
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undertaker

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AlwaysGreen said:
Definitely better but you know the box is struggling when nicholarse is the one making the most sense.

1. Nicholarse: likes the sound of his own voice too much.
2. Clarke: makes sense, but his voice is annoying.
3. Heals: again, you know your commentary box is struggling if he's amongst your best
4. Crappell: grampa is a wanker but sits at number 4 because of whats left.
5. Tubs: still stuck in the matesy days of mcnamara days.
6. Plastic face: woeful, agenda driven moron.
7. Slats. Sycophant. He's so far up everyone's arse he's part of them.
8. Giggles: woeful.

If Waqar comes into the box when Pakistan come he'll add a bit of sense.
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The removal of Brayshaw and commentary rotations from 3 to 2 commentators per stint have been massive improvements. However, it would've been better without Giggles, Warne and Clarke.

As I said in another post, Nickelarse should be relegated just to doing the on-camera stuff as anchor (pre-game/post-game).

I agree, Clarke's westie twang in his voice sounds annoying (like someone from out west just walked off the street and into the commentary box). His high-pitched voice is not far off Brayshaw's. To top it off, his praise of Matthew Wade for being a chirpy wicketkeeper (irrespective of form) is laughable.

Heals has been the surprise packet; much better than he has been in the past when engaging in the blokey banter.

Crappell..........back in my day during 1973 blah blah blah....reminds me of Billy Birmingham's impersonation of him. Should've been pensioned off years ago.

Slats...be careful what you say about him. He'll either blame it on his bipolar disorder or on Steve Waugh. With Slats, nothing is ever his fault or responsibility. His commentary skills have significantly declined since I first heard him during the 2005 Ashes. The rot started when he was given a permanent gig at Ch9 for the 2006/07 Ashes series.

Warney...would be better of posing at Madame Tussad's in Darling Harbour as himself. LOL! No need to make a wax sculpture out of him; he's plastic enough as it is!

Of those who have been good in the past, Tubby has been the biggest disappointment so far. He's really dropped his standards this season and the matesy/blokey schtick and banter is largely attributed to McNamara, someone who he was close teammates with during their Sheffield Shield days. Yeah, it was very awkward when he was partnered with Giggles.
 
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