Winter Olympics 2010 - Whistler

[Brucetiki]

With 1 gold and 1 silver, Dale Begg-Smith becomes Australia's most successful Winter Olympian (overtaking Alicia Camplin and Steven Bradbury who both have 1 gold and 1 bronze)

[devilsadvocate]

With 1 gold and 1 silver, Dale Begg-Smith becomes Australia's most successful Winter Olympian (overtaking Alicia Camplin and Steven Bradbury who both have 1 gold and 1 bronze)

What a legend!

[BIG SEXY]

anyone know where on the net i can find video of the luge crash?

[Kahuna]

anyone know where on the net i can find video of the luge crash?

Why would anybody want to see that?

[Squawk]

anyone know where on the net i can find video of the luge crash?

The IOC is launching copyright claims against anyone attempting to load it on to you tube.

Methinks they dont want it out there as only partial footage has been broadcast on licensed networks. Even that looked gruesome.

[JAS]

anyone know where on the net i can find video of the luge crash?

The IOC is launching copyright claims against anyone attempting to load it on to you tube.

Methinks they dont want it out there as only partial footage has been broadcast on licensed networks. Even that looked gruesome.

I would have thought that there would also be rules about broadcasting footage of a person dying...if only out of consideration and respect for the family. Very, very wrong to show it imo no matter what the circumstances and sick to want to see it.

Regards
JAS

[BIG SEXY]

from my understanding the incident has been broadcast on TV a few times. id like to see what actually happened to cause it rather than listen to one person say iots the track, next person say its the driver.
dont try and make me feel inferior by calling me sick for wanting to see it. ive seen more mutilated bodies than (dare i say it) anyone on this forum. whether i want to see footage to make up my mind on how it happened or i enjoy seeing carnage is up to me. if you dont want to watch it and think the whole world should have some respect for his family dont watch it.

[devilsadvocate]

Has anyone noticed the constant warnings against reproduction at the beginning of each broadcast? Never seen that before.

On the incident - I think it's reasonable for it to be replayed and if I was one of the other athletes competing, I'd want to watch it 1000 times to ensure I wasn't in the same position.

It's a very sad incident, but it happened and could happen again at any moment.

[Dogwatcher]

ive seen more mutilated bodies than (dare i say it) anyone on this forum.

It's not a pi**ing contest but I will confirm that BS is not BSing in regards to this comment.
Also, BS would be wanting to look at it from a professional perspective I would guess.

[devilsadvocate]

Back on the Dale Begg-Smith silver, did anyone see Eddie interviewing him last night and banging on about how he should have won gold and how the judges got their assessment of Alexandre Bilodeau's first jump all wrong, etc, etc?

They replayed each run about 10 times and banged on and on and on about it. FFS, Bilodeau won, Begg Smith came second. Nothing's going to change that and crapping on about it won't make Dale feel any better. I thought Begg-Smith handled the ridiculous situation very well. He seems like a very level headed bloke and a great asset to the Australian Skiing Team.

Then, to really rub it in, Eddie interviewed Bilodeau immediately after.

Very, VERY poor form Eddie and Channel 9.

[Brucetiki]

Has anyone noticed the constant warnings against reproduction at the beginning of each broadcast? Never seen that before.

I've seen them quite a bit in previous Olympics - earliest I recall them being contstant was Atlanta

[Brucetiki]

Back on the Dale Begg-Smith silver, did anyone see Eddie interviewing him last night and banging on about how he should have won gold and how the judges got their assessment of Alexandre Bilodeau's first jump all wrong, etc, etc?

They replayed each run about 10 times and banged on and on and on about it. FFS, Bilodeau won, Begg Smith came second. Nothing's going to change that and crapping on about it won't make Dale feel any better. I thought Begg-Smith handled the ridiculous situation very well. He seems like a very level headed bloke and a great asset to the Australian Skiing Team.

Then, to really rub it in, Eddie interviewed Bilodeau immediately after.

Very, VERY poor form Eddie and Channel 9.

I am so, so glad I paid the $50 for Foxtels coverage. Foxtel allow the events to broadcast freely and ad-free. Only gripe I have with Foxtel's coverage is 4 channels was a bit of overkill as at times it becomes a case of 'seen it, seen it, seen it'.

I flicked back and forth from Channel 9's 'coverage' over a couple of hours and all it was was Eddie banging on about how Begg-Smith should have won gold. Actually, before they interviewed Bilodeau, I was convinced 9 weren't even in Vancouver and were still broadcasting from Melbourne.

Worst part about Channel 9 is that they'll cut to an ad at the worst possible times!

Channel 9's coverage has been cringeworthy to say the least - and to think they've got the next couple of Olympics

[on the rails]

Worst part about Channel 9 is that they'll cut to an ad at the worst possible times!

Channel 9's coverage has been cringeworthy to say the least - and to think they've got the next couple of Olympics

Exactly like Ch 7 and the Summer Olympics - same shit different channel!

[devilsadvocate]

I am so, so glad I paid the $50 for Foxtels coverage. Foxtel allow the events to broadcast freely and ad-free. Only gripe I have with Foxtel's coverage is 4 channels was a bit of overkill as at times it becomes a case of 'seen it, seen it, seen it'.

I flicked back and forth from Channel 9's 'coverage' over a couple of hours and all it was was Eddie banging on about how Begg-Smith should have won gold. Actually, before they interviewed Bilodeau, I was convinced 9 weren't even in Vancouver and were still broadcasting from Melbourne.

Worst part about Channel 9 is that they'll cut to an ad at the worst possible times!

Channel 9's coverage has been cringeworthy to say the least - and to think they've got the next couple of Olympics

I got the games free when I signed up to Foxtel and can agree - nine is shocking. I had to bear it last night at the in-laws. But that's the last time I'll waste my time with the winter games on nine.

[Brucetiki]

Worst part about Channel 9 is that they'll cut to an ad at the worst possible times!

Channel 9's coverage has been cringeworthy to say the least - and to think they've got the next couple of Olympics

Exactly like Ch 7 and the Summer Olympics - same **** different channel!

But Channel 7 actually showed events - 9 just shows Eddie and Ken Sutcliffe in a studio whingeing about Begg-Smith's silver

[Kahuna]

[quote="devilsadvocate"
I got the games free when I signed up to Foxtel and can agree - nine is shocking. I had to bear it last night at the in-laws. But that's the last time I'll waste my time with the winter games on nine.[/quote]

Yesterday there was an article in The Australian (page 32) saying that Foxtel was giving Olympics coverage free of charge to "loyal customers".
Apparently they sent out letters to people who had been with them for 5 years or more. I have been with them for far longer than that but received no letter.
I rang them up and after being transferred around and being on the phone for half an hour they credited my account with $65 and then connected the channels for me.

Some pointers if anyone wishes to try it--
1/ When you ring,the recorded voice will ask if you want to order the Olympics,say "no" otherwise you will be charged for it.
2/ At the voice prompt say "disconnect" and you will be transferred to a sales person.
3/Be polite
4/ Tell them about the article and that you want the freebie. They may tell you that it is an offer for Foxtel Direct customers only (as opposed to Foxtel through Telstra). Ask for it anyway and if they say no ask to be put through to Disconnections.You will have to go through the story again but these people have the power to bargain with you to keep your business.You may actually have to ask him to disconnect you but I doubt if they will let it get to that. It is a game of brinkmanship.

No guarantees but good luck


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[devilsadvocate]

Hahaha, well played Kahuna.

Big lesson in life - if you don't ask, you don't get!!!!!

[Thiele]

Wishing Bree Munro all the best for sunday because she has a West Adelaide connection

[NFC]

Foxtel's coverage is sensational, have been watching hours of coverage.

[Columbo]

Thought I'd get on here tonight and ask what others thought about the Ch 9 Coverage...but the posts above have answered my question. Like many I work all day so was hoping to be able to see some highlights at night...but alas everytime I flick to 9 they are showing feature stories or doing interviews in the studio, so far i have managed to see a bit of Luge and a bit of the Moguls....doubt Ill see the Curling!!!
Might have to give foxtel a buzz and see how loyal they think I am after about 10 years.