I wish there was someway that they could add chapters where you can select what games you are interested in.A few sound issues aside I enjoyed the new call up show Stan are doing. It's a no nonsense run through the lineups game by game with a bit of a preview for each match. I find so much of the "comedy" they try in the other shows very hit and miss so it's great to have something focussed on the rugby.
Brett is now writing for RugbyPass, Harry still writes for the Roar on occasion. I don't think there is any bad blood, probably just a better job offer for Brett and with the move it made sense for them to do their own podcast instead of the roar's one.Interesting that Brett McKay and Harry Jones have parted ways with the Roar and now have a new podcast on their own. Wonder what went down.
deserves its own discussion thread but whatever you think of eddie this is enormously well done so far, like all the best sports docos (drive to survive, QB, lions vids back in the day) content like this is what drives fan engagement. RA should be desperate for 9 to have it on its FTA in a primetime slot, although the nrl would kill it quickly
I'd also rather a Monday or Tuesday review show, but I assume this might still be coming.
Harrison being the anchor for any of these programs seems an odd choice though.
They might get a bit more content and difference into the shows when the Club seasons kick off? Would mind a quick around the grounds of Club land as well.I would definitely prefer a quality over quantity approach. I hope Stan don't try and cram three programs into the week.
I think the Wednesday show doing a review and preview would be good and leave the Thursday show to a more general 'get to know the teams/personalities' type program as you mention.
Harrison being the anchor for any of these programs seems an odd choice though.
There's a whole other show for that - Clubland, and in my view it's the best one they've done. Having the full show dedicated mean they do multiple interviews, look at all the comps and get to dive into the character of the clubs and people around them much than when it's just 5 minutes lip service as part of an hour long show.They might get a bit more content and difference into the shows when the Club seasons kick off? Would mind a quick around the grounds of Club land as well.
My choice would be a Monday Review show and a Thursday Preview show. When the season starts they should be able to grab more coaches, players for segments.
I think Harrison is one of the better commentators on Stan, based on his content. He is the only one who has the guts to criticise popular players or teams and will point out what he is seeing.Harrison has good in depth analysis IMO. Just not during a live broadcast where his slow and monotone voice/calling of a game can’t keep up with the speed of super/test rugby.
I think Harrison is one of the better commentators on Stan, based on his content. He is the only one who has the guts to criticise popular players or teams and will point out what he is seeing.
Yeah, I'm in the same boat - I think he has great analysis, but his role at RUPA is tying him down (well to me). It's also my perception that there are some "protected species" in the player group he won't go near.See I haven't noticed that and it's one of the reasons I have been critical of him. As the CEO of RUPA I feel like he's a bit hamstrung with what he is willing to say. I've noticed there are a couple of players he won't touch and I find that frustrating.
Biggest takeaway from the announcement was how many people on socials have no idea the game otherwise would’ve been on GemReds Vs Waratah tonight Is on Nines primary channel in Sydney and Brisbane, not on GEM like it’s usually bumped to
Biggest takeaway from the announcement was how many people on socials have no idea the game otherwise would’ve been on Gem
They've changed the way they report ratings this year. That 736k is "reach", measures anyone who watched for 1 min while the show was on.Reds v tahs rated 736k last night:
Sounds like solid numbers, particularly given the late shift to the main channel.