Commentators : Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:32 pm  

After Eastmonds performance last week Eddie Hemmings said " Who needs Sean long "........Obviously Saints do after Friday.
This was then bettered by Radio Leeds on my way home friday when he said " Who needs Sinfield when Smith kicks this well "Or words to that effect ,
Leeds do and did need Sinfield on friday especially in the 1st half, He brings much more to the team than just a kicker IMO and I hope the Warrington rumours are incorrect.

Talking of rumours I did hear a few yesterday With both Vagana and Karl Harrison to Dulls as assistant coach to a new head coach Noble,

: Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:58 pm  

aye.....

: Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:09 pm  

Speaking of commentators, what the hell is wrong with Stevo? On Boots 'n All he launched into a tirade about "thugby league" because of a couple of over the shoulder hits, then almost had a coronary during the Wakefielgame when Dimetriou "handed off" Wellens. Even the Saints fan working as video ref for the night didn't see anything wrong (despite not actually being asked to look at it by Mr Hallibut).
Here's the thing Mike, to lead with the elbow, you actually have to "lead" with the elbow - not the hand or forearm. And another thing Mike, you played RL during tthe 1970's and you played in the front row, which means you probably never tackled anyone below the adams apple in your entire career.
Time for him to step down before he actually croaks on air.

Oh and a message for Eddie Hemmings (just in case he's surfing around here), the next time you say these words, "If there's one team that can come back from a defecit like this then it's....." please substitute Leeds for Saint Hellens in future...

: Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:32 pm  

Why did Ganson take it upon himself to look at that ?

: Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:36 pm  

joshua102 wrote:

Why did Ganson take it upon himself to look at that ?

It wouldn't be a proper Ganson match unless there was a dodgy decision in there somewhere.

: Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:37 pm  

joshua102 wrote:

Why did Ganson take it upon himself to look at that ?

The video ref is entitled to check back as long as to the last tackle made before the try.

: Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:52 pm  

In fairness to Mr G, he made the right call. Something a bald dude in the commentary box nearly choked over. Stevo also went into a rant how Pryce had conned the ref at the the death, by "releasing" the ball, when every angle showed a perfectly obvious ball steel. I don't think he likes Leon particularly, he had a pop in Boots 'n All as well.

: Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:39 pm  

Sibbs Rhinos wrote:

The video ref is entitled to check back as long as to the last tackle made before the try.

Only when he is asked usually though

: Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:47 pm  

I laughed at the end of the program when Eddie was summing up by saying that Wakey got over the disappointment of last week by winning at the home of the champions. Funny, I though they only won at St helens

: Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:55 pm  

I find it very dissappointing that all Stevo seems to concentrate on are the negatives in a game. He's obsessed with balls being reefed out, forward passes, head high shots.

If the ref disallows a try for a forward pass - he then invariably says 'it deserved a try'.

I'm not condoning foul play but shouldn't they (the commentators) be trying to sell our game not highlighting all mistakes and poor play - and then showng them from 20 different angles to prove their point.

You didn't find the Aussie commentators dwelling on the negatives.