I think they released it too late. With the benefit of hindisight I thought they looked silly and very out of touch. The current turbulance in the organisatation does not reflect what they showed last night.
Time will tell if they cover the tough issues as the episodes progress.
I agree with that Ruggo. It is clear that the timing isn't great. The problem is that in the doco, during pre-season they are talking about being the #1 team in Oz, and S15 Champions. They talk about unity and strength from corporate and public bases. They show coaches that seem to be on top of things and everyone is on the same sheet. We now all know that it does not seem to have panned out that way.
I would have thought that this should have been released closer to real time. Say, within a week or so of filming to make it more relevant and in line with reality. The clear disjoint between Feb/March filming and May/June release is a bridge too far.
*Nit-picking note: The ending closeups seem far more about "art" than anything else. Deep eye colour, lined faces and stubble that you count count hair by hair. I found it a bit like someone standing to close to me and I am sure I was leaning back in my chair..! (And in HD, it just looks wrong. Similar to the makeup and scars on Cannons face during the Rugby Club).
Ok, so, having said all that, one thing I think the doco will do is show some of the more unhappy Tah supporters that these lads are not playing badly by choice. They all seem like decent guys and regardless of the results on the field, you cannot tell me they don't work hard. Not just on the training ground, but also at the huge community/corporate functions. I think they all have pretty full days.
All in all, I thought it was a decent show and I will be IQ-ing the rest of the series. Just remember, happy endings are more a Disney thing.....
