Adam84
Phil Kearns (64)
Not sure, it was a a bit of a bizarre announcement for a company like 9 to make on the weekend, normally they would make it during trading hours. There might be a bit more to this situation.
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Not sure, it was a a bit of a bizarre announcement for a company like 9 to make on the weekend, normally they would make it during trading hours. There might be a bit more to this situation.
Wilson
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
There is talk about it being personal issues, there has been a fair bit of speculation about his relationships in the press recently. Nothing that would necessarily impact his ability to do his job or impugn his character, but stuff that still may have led to him making the decision to go. Apparently he emailed staff on Friday afternoon, so I guess they had to make the announcement today. There's definitely a lot more to come, but he's a guy that might normally be out of Rugby's league, as it stands right now they'd be crazy not to at least talk to him.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
'Bonk Ban' is Merriam Webster's Word of the Year.
Adam84
Phil Kearns (64)
One of the front runners identified to replace him is Mike Sneesby, current CEO of Stan, who was pivotal in the rugby union broadcast deal and had this to say last week:
“Rugby Australia is making bold moves in the development of the sport – something that fits perfectly with what we do at Stan,” he said.
“This partnership with Rugby Australia will see Stan launch its live streaming capability in 2021, as we take Australian sports television into a new era. Through the combined audience reach and engagement across Nine’s television platforms, we are well positioned to bring Rugby Union to more Australians than ever before.”
MarkJ
Bob Loudon (25)
Based on a Danny Weidler article so probably no truth to it but speculation that Sonny-Bill Williams "could be the face of the recently acquired rugby union broadcast on Stan"
https://www.news.com.au/sport/sport...d/news-story/0142123d804793170c3cbdd906362205
https://www.news.com.au/sport/sport...d/news-story/0142123d804793170c3cbdd906362205
Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
I dont like SBW but I am all for more diversity in the commentary box.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Never thought much of SBW until this year when he's done a lot of good work with Craig Foster. Gets my respect.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
You actually have to be able to string sentances together.
Good point BR, I reckon Ian Foster may be available around July next year. Would be a good addition.
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Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
All jokes aside, top level coaches are used extensively in NFL coverage. Many commentators have to make a decision between that and coaching. Watching the breakdown throughout the year and the SKY coverage after the test on Saturday it was good to see Tabai Matson giving more indepth analysis.
dru
David Wilson (68)
More than the coaches, what we could use are the rugby analysts - generally the more tech guys advising the coach. Those blokes would be good in commentary.
Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
Marto was really good on the call last Saturday, I thought. We never hear him any more. Thanks to the dross Gregan and Kearns dish up I was really glad to have him. What has the world become?!?!?!