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Peter Tyler

Years ago

Finals commentary

Proud - I think you mean AFLzzzzzz

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koberulz

Years ago

Why are NRL commentators any different to AFL commentators?

Wasn't a fan of when he was on a couple of years ago, he always seemed like he had no idea what was going on.

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proud

Years ago

As for Dwayne Russell, could he be absent as he tries to understand the rules of AFLX?

I like Matt Russell and if he gets more games then I won't complain, also liked Wazza but I think he only does WNBL now but if he found his way back to an NBL broadcast as they got rid of AFL commentators then I'd be happy with that.

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Bear

Years ago

@Very Old, that's very bloody funny............LMAO

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Perthworld

Years ago

Heal is horrible. No way.

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Baller

Years ago

For me it is Matt Russell, Shane heal and Brad a Rosen. They have done a heap of games and I love there banter and conversation. Best in the business.

For the West games I love Locky, redhage and Homocide. They are comical

Give me those 6 for all games please

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koberulz

Years ago

I have no idea where that earlier post came from, I've never event attempted to post in this thread until now.

Just on Dwayne Russel, does anyone know why he just faded out of the commentary rotation in the second half of the season? He called heapes of games at the start but hasn't called any games recently. This happened last season too. AFL commitments?

Dwayne Russell's role has been gradually decreasing over the entire Fox contract. He started out as the main play-by-play guy, travelling to other cities to call games including heading to Perth for the grand final, before being confined to Melbourne games more recently and then disappearing completely.

Matt Russell started out as a Queensland-only guy, but had his role increased significantly over the past couple of years, including getting a grand final game himself.

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very old

Years ago

^ AAA+++ Best, most informative and well reasoned Koberulz post in a very very long time.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Just on Dwayne Russel, does anyone know why he just faded out of the commentary rotation in the second half of the season? He called heapes of games at the start but hasn't called any games recently. This happened last season too. AFL commitments?

Just seems unusual given hes one of the main hosts.

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Callan

Years ago

Huddo and Dwayne Russell will be calling preseason AFL games as of this week, so won't be doing NBL. So I would guess Matt Russell will be doing play by play in Melbourne, with Casey doing it in Adelaide.

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Bear

Years ago

This is humorous, but I would still like Homicide there, maybe as a locker room, court side interviewer. It would add an extra interest and some spontaneous entertainment...

Come on, I know he says some dumb stuff at times, but he has to be there for something controversial to talk about, surely!

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Anonymous

Years ago

Dwayne Russell ruined more games than anyone for me, Hudson is terrible too. I would be happy for the NBL to just grab a few random people that come in the door, every chance they will be much better than what the NBL serves up.

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Anonymous

Years ago

brad rosenvich or whatever because I need to know in detail every basic rule and everything that is happening on the court

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proud

Years ago

Yeah I'm a big Harvs fan but I wonder if that is because the underdog mentality of he doesn't get so many games so you want him to get more ie maybe Adelaide games instead of Greer, but if he got shoved down our throats then would we still be so high on Harvs?

I don't know but I'm happy to have him and whoever else, I like him and Hammer but I think Harvs is a bit in awe around Hammer and the banter isn't there as much but would be glad if I see Hammer calling games.

Please no Tommy Greer or AFL commentators, fair enough during the season but this is playoffs and when we should be getting our best.

Wouldn't hate having Homicide with NZ commentators again as I think they have a bit to work with and always felt that their 2 man crew felt a little limited in execution but with great potential if they added a third like the former NZ national coach for example.

Maybe Melbourne home games John Casey, Carfino and Heal
Adelaide John Casey, Harvey and Redhage (if we have to have him)
NZ Mulligan, Casey Frank, Homicide
Perth Read, Homicide, Redhage

GF regardless of who is playing, John Casey/lachie read, Harvey and Heal with Homicide out and about with the crowd

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Isaac

Years ago

Casey, Carfino, Heal.

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Bill Ashworth

Years ago

From basketball point of view, front man (not too bothered who), Harvey (better than Carfino) and Shane Heal (does not argue as much as Williams., but will call it as he sees it).

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Perthworld

Years ago

Ben I agree. Casey/Carfino/Harvey please. The rest don't belong on TV.

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adam

Years ago

Fingers crossed homicide does every game!

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Luuuc

Years ago

koberulz's preference is for commentators?

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koberulz

Years ago

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Mr bEn

Years ago

Can i just say... the Sixers dont really seem to interested in getting to much profit or making much noise this year in the merchandise side of things

I have been pestering them for ages now to try and buy a bloody jersey and a shirt... and what do you know up untill a month ago they were still saying they are waiting on And1 to send them there shipment and that they would call when they came in... well i just checked there website and it seems like they have stock in... not alot 1 shirt and the White & Blue Jersey... but what do you know?! No Call at all!

I just also had a look at Perth's online store... wow considering all NBL teams work with the same merch distributor they have a shit load more... while the sixers stock 1 sole blue very plain t-shirt...

Everytime i bring this up with them they seem to give me an annoyed response... but gee i thought trying to give them money and wear our team's gear to support them was a good thing? Obviously not!

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