Jeep 34 Report post Posted March 21, 2018 I will probably get smashed from our Auckland members but why do they have Arron commentating on Auckland’s big nights ? Repeating the same old lines that have become soooo boring , always reminding us of the drivers nick names and the” all dressed up and no where to go “ line that drives me crazy !. I would suggest that Matt Cross would be a valuable addition for Alexandra Parks premier nights. Just a thought ! I Have Left and Spikecity 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay 1,719 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 Serious?? Are you really serious or just "stirring the pot". And Jeep, if you went along to Alex Park, the commentaries cannot be heard in many of the areas because of the incessant chatter (which increases glass by glass) by the patrons who neither bet or even have a Race Card or trusty Best Bets in their possession which means if you detest Aaron that much, well you wouldn't even hear him. Matt Cross may be a prospect of the future but as a South Islander not the right person to have running the ship in the North - afterall there is enough South Island domination in the sport as it is! Iraklis 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep 34 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 Talking from a position on the couch watching trackside ! We can hear the commentaries just fine ! And yes I am being serious ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotare_Hunter 748 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 If commentators were judged on how many horses they mention in the home straight Matt Cross would score poorly and would not be alone. Fartoomuch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 11 minutes ago, Kotare_Hunter said: If commentators were judged on how many horses they mention in the home straight Matt Cross would score poorly and would not be alone. Correct you are KH, despite what he thinks MC has a lot to learn about a lot of things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overcheck 190 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 34 minutes ago, Fartoomuch said: Correct you are KH, despite what he thinks MC has a lot to learn about a lot of things. Really?? Matthew Cross has never come across as a know it all, and certainly has less to learn than A. White. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Diceman Cometh 125 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 You need a filly with a bit of spunk apparantly to win Group 1 races. I like my commentators to have a bit of spunk as well - to paint the picture that many can't see, for whatever reason. If you don't like it, turn the bloody sound down. “People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.” Belinda 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Report post Posted March 22, 2018 Personally think that Canterbury has the best commentators by far and always have had. Matt Cross is very good at commentating as well as knowledgeable in regards to picking as he does his homework I would say. Mark MacNamara is no. 1 and Matt would be no. 2 and as you know Brodie is always on the money! Both have good wit as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R 260 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Jeep said: I will probably get smashed from our Auckland members but why do they have Arron commentating on Auckland’s big nights ? Repeating the same old lines that have become soooo boring , always reminding us of the drivers nick names and the” all dressed up and no where to go “ line that drives me crazy !. I would suggest that Matt Cross would be a valuable addition for Alexandra Parks premier nights. Just a thought ! Not smashed Jeep, you might just need a bit of panel work!!! Racecafe is for people to share their opinions, and in this case I would not agree with you. Every commentator has their own style, and they are describing the action for people listening, rather than watching. I am not sure where you live, but if you are in Auckland sometime, let me know and I will see if I can arrange a visit up to meet Aaron. Cheers. Robert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Report post Posted March 22, 2018 Aaron has a good voice but he needs to fine tune some things. get rid of his nicknames for the drivers as I am pretty sure David Butcher is not a red indian the other sayings he uses every race is also annoying. Robert, if he is calling for radio listeners then it would good if he could at least call the first 4 home before he goes into theatrics and tells everyone about the drivers family etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotare_Hunter 748 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 Aaron is a pretty okay commentator and very informative especially when it comes to speedway. I would like to see Mark MacNamara mirror Aarons dress sense. A Cronulla jersey can be worn proudly thesedays. Fartoomuch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R 260 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 12 minutes ago, Brodie said: Aaron has a good voice but he needs to fine tune some things. get rid of his nicknames for the drivers as I am pretty sure David Butcher is not a red indian the other sayings he uses every race is also annoying. Robert, if he is calling for radio listeners then it would good if he could at least call the first 4 home before he goes into theatrics and tells everyone about the drivers family etc Hi Brodie, Hey, this is all good, and I am sure Aaron will welcome the feed back. Cheers. Robert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee270744 684 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Brodie said: Personally think that Canterbury has the best commentators by far and always have had. Matt Cross is very good at commentating as well as knowledgeable in regards to picking as he does his homework I would say. Mark MacNamara is no. 1 and Matt would be no. 2 and as you know Brodie is always on the money! Both have good wit as well Not quite on the money in the literacy stakes but could improve after going to Spec-Savers. Taku Umanga and Kotare_Hunter 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep 34 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 Double R ! Please be assured I am not knocking the bloke personally , Iam sure he is a nice guy . All I am saying is , Is he the right voice to commentate big races on our second best race course ! Ha ha ,now I will cop it for saying that ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booby Bec 84 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 5 hours ago, eljay said: Serious?? Are you really serious or just "stirring the pot". And Jeep, if you went along to Alex Park, the commentaries cannot be heard in many of the areas because of the incessant chatter (which increases glass by glass) by the patrons who neither bet or even have a Race Card or trusty Best Bets in their possession which means if you detest Aaron that much, well you wouldn't even hear him. Matt Cross may be a prospect of the future but as a South Islander not the right person to have running the ship in the North - afterall there is enough South Island domination in the sport as it is! Are you serious buddy. His constant "all dressed up no where to go" is incredibly cringeworthy. Not to mention constant referrals about the wizard, the chief, the magic man, the iceman does very little to me. Have also noticed either horses he tips or has punted (not sure if he likes a bet) he gets wrapped up in how their performing rather than calling the race. Not an easy job im sure, just thankful we have Matt Cross, Mark Mac and Davey Mac in the south running A.White into the kitty litter!! Portfolio, Overcheck and Thejanitor 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double R 260 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Jeep said: Double R ! Please be assured I am not knocking the bloke personally , Iam sure he is a nice guy . All I am saying is , Is he the right voice to commentate big races on our second best race course ! Ha ha ,now I will cop it for saying that ! Hi Jeep, Great to have you part of this website, and expressing our thoughts is part of a democracy, and as I said to Brodie, Aaron will welcome feed back. Cheers. Robert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hunterthenutter Report post Posted March 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Booby Bec said: Are you serious buddy. His constant "all dressed up no where to go" is incredibly cringeworthy. Not to mention constant referrals about the wizard, the chief, the magic man, the iceman does very little to me. Have also noticed either horses he tips or has punted (not sure if he likes a bet) he gets wrapped up in how their performing rather than calling the race. Not an easy job im sure, just thankful we have Matt Cross, Mark Mac and Davey Mac in the south running A.White into the kitty litter!! true booby bec mark mac matt cross and Davey mac are great at race calling will not get any better race callers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iraklis 2,231 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 Mark Mac's the best! you guys in the south are bloody lucky there, love the way he calls he's clear and informative and you certainly know where the horses are, don't know bout Aaron at times, it's almost like he's at a loss sometimes which horse is which and where...... Jeep, jeep, jeep, mate Alex Park 2nd best racecourse? I don't bloody think so, what the hell you up to ay? ay? yup yuh will cop it for sayin that, Alex Park is definitely number 1! love goin to Addington, but Alex Park whole new ball game..... Cheers Iraklis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
globederby12 1,495 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 47 minutes ago, Iraklis said: Mark Mac's the best! you guys in the south are bloody lucky there, love the way he calls he's clear and informative and you certainly know where the horses are, don't know bout Aaron at times, it's almost like he's at a loss sometimes which horse is which and where...... Jeep, jeep, jeep, mate Alex Park 2nd best racecourse? I don't bloody think so, what the hell you up to ay? ay? yup yuh will cop it for sayin that, Alex Park is definitely number 1! love goin to Addington, but Alex Park whole new ball game..... Cheers Iraklis Sorry Iraklis, Addington rules, always has , always will. Alex doesn't have the "mana "or as much History. Period. Thejanitor 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejanitor 1,219 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 5 hours ago, Brodie said: Personally think that Canterbury has the best commentators by far and always have had. Matt Cross is very good at commentating as well as knowledgeable in regards to picking as he does his homework I would say. Mark MacNamara is no. 1 and Matt would be no. 2 and as you know Brodie is always on the money! Both have good wit as well I don't always agree with Brodie, but this time he is on the money. McNamara is excellent and Cross is promising and despite his youth is better than many other commentators in NZ. I think you can add Dave McDonald to that list too. While McDonald has lost some of his skills, due to ill health I believe, he is still better than White and other North Island commentators. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasman man 11 979 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 7 hours ago, Jeep said: I will probably get smashed from our Auckland members but why do they have Arron commentating on Auckland’s big nights ? Repeating the same old lines that have become soooo boring , always reminding us of the drivers nick names and the” all dressed up and no where to go “ line that drives me crazy !. I would suggest that Matt Cross would be a valuable addition for Alexandra Parks premier nights. Just a thought ! Sorry can't agree....I find his commentaries and information generally very good. As for the saying mentioned.....when he uses that you know your horse is really trapped...usually hard held ,3 back on rails in a packing field. When he doesn't use it you can assume the field is splintering and the 3 back on rails slot maybe not so serious ! Plus he's not using it every round every race ! Aaron doing fine IMO ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Report post Posted March 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, Thejanitor said: I don't always agree with Brodie, but this time he is on the money. McNamara is excellent and Cross is promising and despite his youth is better than many other commentators in NZ. I think you can add Dave McDonald to that list too. While McDonald has lost some of his skills, due to ill health I believe, he is still better than White and other North Island commentators. So you agree with Brodie most of the time obviously Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotare_Hunter 748 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 Toss up between Davey Mac and Mark Mac if I wan't to have a really good idea what is happening in a race. Both not perfect in the last 100m (too few horses mentioned) but they are generally race callers not entertainers. That is the horses job, it is what it is. Now if the commentator has to be an entertainer too, give me Jason Teaz every day of the week and twice on Sundays. I am still chuckling away after his Waikouaiti 2nd day effort. . JTeaz and Lee270744 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikecity 749 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 5 hours ago, Brodie said: Aaron has a good voice but he needs to fine tune some things. get rid of his nicknames for the drivers as I am pretty sure David Butcher is not a red indian the other sayings he uses every race is also annoying. Robert, if he is calling for radio listeners then it would good if he could at least call the first 4 home before he goes into theatrics and tells everyone about the drivers family etc I too have to say I agree and for once boogie is on the money - doesn't happen often but credit where it is due. Even Limoso was on the money tonight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hunterthenutter Report post Posted March 22, 2018 bring back lachie marshall joking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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