Football Commentators

[craigsahibee]

Taylor was in fine form yesterday. Declared that Crossy was not known for his overhead marking and at one stage mentioned that we were only in the early stages of the quarter when there was just seven minutes remaining.

My daughter describes Taylor's calling style perfectly......."he commentates as if small children are his audience".

Couldn't believe I heard that.

And to claim "there's a lot to like about Melbourne" after they virtually kicked 2 goals in 100 minutes of footy, as their 1st was 20 seconds into the game.

The addition of two extra teams has not just stretched the playing resources throughout the country, but the commentating skills also.

[LostDoggy]

What took the cake for me was when BT called Jimmy Toumpas during a passage of play when he wasn't even playing and didn't correct himself at all.

Then 15 minutes later one of the umpires used the incorrect name (can't remember which player) and BT potted him for it.

And yep, the love fest with Melbourne was just ridiculous.

[Twodogs]

If that wasn't enough - on talking footy - Luke Darcy and Tim Watson declared Roos as the 'coach of the season' to half way. At least Carey looked at them like they're idiots.

I had the sound down but was watching and saw his reaction. Darce and Tim were simpering over pictures and clips of Roos when they obviously agreed on something because they started nodding at everyone and Carey nearly fell out of his chair.

[bulldogtragic]

I've had the TV on in the background. Has been a Fitzroy game as The Western Oval. The commentating had the 'fourth umpire' commentary... There is a very good reason it didn't take off. God it's awful.

Gee, Kingsley H, Wills, Bandy and Dent. I still love Dent.

[Murphy'sLore]

I'm sure someone here will be able to answer this utterly trivial question, but does anyone know why Mark McClure on ABC774 gets called Sellers? (Cellars? Seles??) I've only just noticed it, has this always been his nickname and I'm just really unobservant, or is this a new thing? Does anyone know where it comes from?

(I really need to get out more)

[Ozza]

Alistair Lynch is really doing some strong work in terms of competing with Dwayne Russell for being the most un-listenable commentator out there. Lynch, Russell and the Saturday Night team on 7 - are really putting some trash out there.

[bulldogtragic]

I'm sure someone here will be able to answer this utterly trivial question, but does anyone know why Mark McClure on ABC774 gets called Sellers? (Cellars? Seles??) I've only just noticed it, has this always been his nickname and I'm just really unobservant, or is this a new thing? Does anyone know where it comes from?

(I really need to get out more)

He was engaged to Monica Seles for 6 months after he finished his career and before hers really took off. They met at The Australian Open and he was jibed for being 'Mr Monica Seles' which stuck even after the romance finished, and over time had been shortened down to just 'Seles'.

[Murphy'sLore]

He was engaged to Monica Seles for 6 months after he finished his career and before hers really took off. They met at The Australian Open and he was jibed for being 'Mr Monica Seles' which stuck even after the romance finished, and over time had been shortened down to just 'Seles'.

I almost believe you

[always right]

Found this on the google machine.


Carlton folklore has it that Premiership ruckman ‘Percy’ Jones dubbed Maclure "Sellers" because Mark used to bumble his way around Princes Park like Peter Sellers' famous character, Inspector Clouseau, in the popular Pink Panther movie series. However, in a 2012 radio interview, Maclure revealed that it was in fact Carlton trainer Leo Brooks who came up with the name.

[Murphy'sLore]

Ah, thank you.

Should have just googled it myself, shouldn't I! But thanks for doing the work for me...

[bulldogtragic]

I almost believe you

Would you believe that the building is completely surrounded by Control agents?

[Twodogs]

Would you believe that the building is completely surrounded by Control agents?

Yep.

[Bulldog4life]

Found this on the google machine.


Carlton folklore has it that Premiership ruckman ‘Percy’ Jones dubbed Maclure "Sellers" because Mark used to bumble his way around Princes Park like Peter Sellers' famous character, Inspector Clouseau, in the popular Pink Panther movie series. However, in a 2012 radio interview, Maclure revealed that it was in fact Carlton trainer Leo Brooks who came up with the name.

Grandfather of Jason and Mark Moran.

[azabob]

Would you believe that the building is completely surrounded by Control agents?

Yep.

Come on Twodogs, at least play along!

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Grandfather of Jason and Mark Moran.

Ha, they really are a bunch of criminals at Carlton, thick as thieves. Good thing you mix in these circles and let us know about them.