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I do not know if the area around media has been covered before, but I feel that it is the perfect time for a discussion around this.
I have been a huge supporter of Keith Quinn as a truly great commentator and journalist, he spent hours after a game dissecting it in an impartial manner.
Australia have also had icons back in the 1980s and ’90s whom I enjoyed listening to, plus of course South Africa with that accent that draws you in.
Before social media came on board and less competition as now paid TV has become powerful, it was only free-to-air TV and radio to watch or listen to games live.
There was a true connection between supporters and the game, because of the media with genuine understanding along with commentators.
Can we honestly say that the supporters have that same connection currently?
Commentators from the major countries show biased views during a game, and do not think about proper reasoning for supporters, especially new viewers. This happens also when ex-players come straight into commentary without doing a proper course to prove themselves.
Social media sites also have a responsibility and duty of care before publishing to the public. How will articles effect supporters? Is the article providing a positive reflection of the sport?
Without going over old ground, we have seen controversies recently – rather than bringing it out once, the media have kept up the fire to keep people engaging! Not positively.
All media should have the responsibilities of positive engagement with relevant news, while providing genuine positive knowledge about the sport.
What I have seen happening unfortunately is that supporters are more divided. Call me old-fashioned but we all belong to this great community and so we should be unified.
This is the game that is played in Heaven, let us come together for the good of the game.
I have been on other sites in Britain, South Africa and New Zealand. Without any shadow of a doubt, The Roar is the best and full of knowledgeable and genuine people.
Geoff Parkes, Brett McKay, Harry Jones, Nick Bishop and Tony Harper, you are great examples of what journalism is about: impartial with respect to everyone while imparting your knowledge.
If other media outlets could read The Roar, then they would know what the supporters really need and want.
To my fellow Roarers: what, if anything, can you see the mainstream media changing to become more engaging? Are the current commentators fulfilling what you expect and providing genuine understanding?
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