Regional/country newspapers sports coverage

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The Herald?
Mmmm, there would be 400 mastheads in Australia with the word "HERALD" in them, so which one mate?

Naracoorte, of course. The only herald covering KNTFL news that I am aware of

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Well turns out the club in question didn't know Aker was coaching, something I thought would be a detail they'd be across.

The day after deciding at a committee meeting they'd formally make an offer to Aker (he appeared at a sportman's night and told them he'd play a one-off game in 2013, they find out he's coaching and won't be able to play.

Score one for the Kybybolite Football Club's brains trust.

[Dogwatcher]

Another blow to coverage of local country sport was struck today with WIN axing its South East and Riverland news services.

[OnSong]

Another blow to coverage of local country sport was struck today with WIN axing its South East and Riverland news services.

Coming for a while?

[Ron Burgundy]

Regionally produced media seems to be dying.

[RooShootOhh]

Not surprising given some country papers seem to make up stories with little to no truth in them, as per major paper in the north a week or so ago!

[OnSong]

Not surprising given some country papers seem to make up stories with little to no truth in them, as per major paper in the north a week or so ago!

Go on.....

[RooShootOhh]

Big article in a sports section about a footy club signing a BIG recruit...
To my knowledge the club in question had never even spoken to him let alone tried to recruit him

Something a simple call or two would have fixed.

[Dogwatcher]

If you're talking about the story I think you are, a simple call was made, several in fact, to a senior club official who provided and clarified the information. Sadly the journalist was burnt by the source. It's disappointing when things are wrong but journos can only work with the information that is provided as fact to them by those who should know but apparently don't.
You can be assured those involved are just as pissed off and embarassed by the situation as the footy club involved.

[OnSong]

Big article in a sports section about a footy club signing a BIG recruit...
To my knowledge the club in question had never even spoken to him let alone tried to recruit him

Something a simple call or two would have fixed.

You're talking about the Dodman signing I assume?

[Dogwatcher]

Yes, he is. When a senior club official tells you something about the goings on at their club, you tend to believe them. Sadly, they made a mistake.

[Sky Pilot]

Big article in a sports section about a footy club signing a BIG recruit...
To my knowledge the club in question had never even spoken to him let alone tried to recruit him

Something a simple call or two would have fixed.

You're talking about the Dodman signing I assume?

Jordan Dodman? From Flinders Park to where?

[Dogwatcher]

Nowhere.

[roodog]

I believe what followers want is an analysis of the game - WHY their team won or lost. WHAT changed the game. What did the COACH say? Was there any CONTROVERSY? They don't want a blow by blow description, cos they've already either watched the match or they're going to be bored witless by a narrative.
As far as papers go, the Gawler Bunyip has great footy coverage (although the write ups have got too small) and the layout is appealing. Throw in some colour photos and it's probably the closest thing to what you'd get in a metro paper. The match reports may not necessarily fit my above criteria (and I'll declare an interest here) but with a bit of goss and side news the all over sport coverage is still the best.

[Failed Creation]

I believe what followers want is an analysis of the game - WHY their team won or lost. WHAT changed the game. What did the COACH say? Was there any CONTROVERSY? They don't want a blow by blow description, cos they've already either watched the match or they're going to be bored witless by a narrative.
As far as papers go, the Gawler Bunyip has great footy coverage (although the write ups have got too small) and the layout is appealing. Throw in some colour photos and it's probably the closest thing to what you'd get in a metro paper. The match reports may not necessarily fit my above criteria (and I'll declare an interest here) but with a bit of goss and side news the all over sport coverage is still the best.

After being away from watching the BL&GFA for a few years, I still read it weekly during footy season. It's a class act.

[Sky Pilot]

The Bunyip is a good paper as is the Producer, Barossa Herald and the big YP Country Times. Everyone who is either on the payroll or is a contributor to these fine publications does their best to put out quality stuff. If it goes awry on occasions it is not by design so people should just settle down a bit.
I do agree 100% that the value of the 500-word blow by blow description of a footy or cricket match is zero. But it is not the fault of the contributor, he/she needs guidance from editorial staff but this rarely occurs in my experience.

[OnSong]

The Bunyip is a good paper as is the Producer, Barossa Herald and the big YP Country Times. Everyone who is either on the payroll or is a contributor to these fine publications does their best to put out quality stuff. If it goes awry on occasions it is not by design so people should just settle down a bit.
I do agree 100% that the value of the 500-word blow by blow description of a footy or cricket match is zero. But it is not the fault of the contributor, he/she needs guidance from editorial staff but this rarely occurs in my experience.

Couldn't sleep mate?

[Sky Pilot]

The Bunyip is a good paper as is the Producer, Barossa Herald and the big YP Country Times. Everyone who is either on the payroll or is a contributor to these fine publications does their best to put out quality stuff. If it goes awry on occasions it is not by design so people should just settle down a bit.
I do agree 100% that the value of the 500-word blow by blow description of a footy or cricket match is zero. But it is not the fault of the contributor, he/she needs guidance from editorial staff but this rarely occurs in my experience.

Couldn't sleep mate?

Woke up at 4.30 and couldn't go back to sleep so got up and went feral on the iPad until the first couple coffees kicked in

[OnSong]

The Bunyip is a good paper as is the Producer, Barossa Herald and the big YP Country Times. Everyone who is either on the payroll or is a contributor to these fine publications does their best to put out quality stuff. If it goes awry on occasions it is not by design so people should just settle down a bit.
I do agree 100% that the value of the 500-word blow by blow description of a footy or cricket match is zero. But it is not the fault of the contributor, he/she needs guidance from editorial staff but this rarely occurs in my experience.

Couldn't sleep mate?

Woke up at 4.30 and couldn't go back to sleep so got up and went feral on the iPad until the first couple coffees kicked in

Fair enough! I disagree with the blow by blow thoughts by the way. Done correctly, that style is fine with me.
I do our reports based on conversations with the coaches but even that is flawed in a sense if you didn't see the game.

[Jimmy_041]

Yes, he is. When a senior club official tells you something about the goings on at their club, you tend to believe them. Sadly, they made a mistake.

Rucci would have run with less than that