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The game of rugby has changed so much over the years. The game I played and the rules I played under in the 1960s…
Already I note the media knives are out and the seeds of doubt are being cast on the qualities and leadership of Kieran Read,…
Our players and coaches are held publicly accountable for their actions, so why not officials? Why is there this 'closed door' mentality by referee…
The All Blacks squad has been announced to play Wales in New Zealand over three Tests. They still retain the blend of older experienced…
These days I am becoming more and more irritated by the sports commentators behind the microphones. What are they there to do? What is…
Red cards deprive everyone a balanced and equal contest. The offend player may not be able to continue. The offending team is now disadvantaged…
There is no place for 'sledging' in the gentleman's game of cricket. Dress it up into any justifiable form you like, it is still…
Contrary to belief, Kiwis don’t like watching Wallabies losing games other than against their own All Blacks. If two drinkers, a Kiwi and an…
Let's face fact. Australian rugby just simply lacks depth and relies on too many players with talent who appear to have lost heart and…
So the knives will no doubt flash in the winter sun as the scapegoaters look through reversed binocular tinted glasses at Robbie Deans and…
Why is Quade Cooper not in Robbie Dean's thirty man squad for the upcoming Lions tour? The simple answer? He is immature and confused.…
I am being turned off rugby by the game's rules, and the blame falls at the door of the IRB. It's bringing the game…
It’s time we cleaned up foul play. It has no place in the game. World champion and rugby superman Richie McCaw looks to game…
There seems to be a policy within Australian sport to blame the coach for team failure. What rubbish. When a Wallabies jersey is pulled…
It is time for referees to be held publicly accountable. Our players and coaches are, so why not refs? Why is there this closed…
The NRL's New Zealand Warriors have not performed in 2012. Bluey McClennan has taken a sip from the poisoned chalice and passed it onto…
The time has come. The ANZAC spirit needs to be remembered. Australia and New Zealand, in a sporting sense, can help each other and…
With the Rugby Championship about to kick off next week, I ask a question. Is there a problem with the way New Zealand referees…
Have you ever genuinely thought a match official was cheating? While we may scream "cheat" at the referee in the heat of the moment,…
The climb to reach the top of a Rugby World Cup hill is hard and long. Once reached, the slippery slide downhill is easy.…
Peter!!!! I’m staggered you STILL watch it. If its local I turn off the sound TV and turn on the radio commentary. Best of both…generally!
Do commentators talk too much?
They will be bias ‘cos they can’t help having a side they want to see win, but…. on every game?
Do commentators talk too much?
This applies also to coaching I’m sad to say. Great guys but mmmmmmmm! coaches. Toddy Blackadder springs to thought. No title after how many attempts? Maybe it’s his year this time?
Do commentators talk too much?
Bill McLaren. Now there’s a commentator I had no trouble listening to. Richie was a bit dry for me but great at cricket commentary for cricket followers and lovers.
Do commentators talk too much?
Hi Guys,
Sorry about Murray Mex but he also fell into my thoughts as per Marshall. However if he returns I trust it will be with a bit more experience.
Do commentators talk too much?
Too long to debate but noted the good and valued points put forward thanks Clarky
I see red on red cards
Thanks Colvin,
There must be something better than the current status quo, and I offered suggestions to do that. (Some of my argument appear to have been re- edited.)
I see red on red cards
Clarky, your points are noted but the one you miss is that the Red card creates an in-balance for all and although used as a “punishment” for the player action, it creates too much unbalance.
A Red card is for the most serious offences but it’s consequences should be determined AFTER the game, not spoiling an entire game at the time. The time to determine the severity is in the cold light of day and after hearings, not in the heat of the moment that may, by the one action in one game by one player, prevent his team from winning say a competition by player actions some time previous.
I am also not arguing on the merits of a Red card but the point that there are better ways to give balance to all and I offered a suggestions that may improve the current rule.
I see red on red cards
“Only as good as one’s last game?” Very true. Wasn’t it Australia that was in the same position as England in the previous Ashes series? Oh how the memory can fade so quickly. Congrats Australia on fine wins but beware of the dog who bites back!
Renewed hope or a false dawn for Australia?
I see that Australians are as humble as you Brad. God help us if they start crowing!
Kangaroos beat Kiwis to win Rugby League World Cup
This what I have been saying for a long time that the Team is running the Coach! To point the finger at Robbie Deans is a bit rich and totally unfair. The main reason for Dean’s lack-lustre team performances is due to the same problem and he was dumped for trying to fix the problem. McKenzie has struck the same road bump and as much as I would like to think it wont, it will continue to happen until the WB become as professional in all aspects as the AB’s.
McKenzie cracks the discipline whip
Please take the blinkers off Red Kev and take the sarcasm from the comment. To illustrate by return, small thinkers often wish they could be like those that others look up to from bended knees.
Springboks vs All Blacks: what the heavenly Ellis Park Test means to world rugby
Good to have the win but, remember, one swallow does not a summer make……. and then there’s the AB in two weeks time to bring back the reality
Folau on fire with a hat-trick as Wallabies finally arrive
…then ask them to be the team and fill in the gaps with the better players from the pretenders….!
Talking don’t fix it mate, actions do!
Pulver must look to past Wallabies to improve current crop
What is this travelogue tripe? Or is it a case that as the Wallabies were more than useless against the Boks, we’ll shoot the AB’s in the foot?
Watch this space next week Brett after an AB spit out a bit of Bok, and weep!
All Blacks, welcome to Johannesburg
Didn’t take to long to find the scapegoat for a lack lustre pack of rugby players did it Wooblies? McKenze had the knife into Deans long before he has been found out. Bet he now wishes he was just the Assistant Coach under Deans! Oh, sorry forgot. McKenzie is Australian so all will be forgiven…eh?
Wallabies wobble to a win over Pumas
I didn’t think McKenzie was a Kiwi DB? Stupid, yes but Kiwi, no.
Mowen set to begin a long reign as Wallaby captain
Please….! Whatever makes you believe that ANY Wallaby is going to read my input to winning, believe it and then do it.? ….But, we live in hope!
Tips for the Wallabies from a Kiwi
Me too Ralph. There are so many clichés that can be used but a bit of light hearted comment always makes me smile until the serious ones come along. Taking things for what they are and getting over the heavy stuff everyone writes about at the beginning is great. Lets be sure of one thing…. the AB’s and NZ would be getting the advice had the Wallabies won and storm clouds would have been cast over the Long White.
Tips for the Wallabies from a Kiwi
There will always be opinion that is different to everyone else’s that’s what makes the Roar so good to read.
Tips for the Wallabies from a Kiwi
It sure in hell ain’t Karva! 🙂
Do commentators talk too much?