AFL 360 - (and other Foxtel footy programs)

[amber_fluid]

Fortunately for us as a society we've still got plenty of racist, sexist neanderthals to remind us of how Australia was in the 70's. Newman can rest easy.

Oh please.

I respect women very highly, just not their opinion on football

[Lightning McQueen]

You never ever forget your first pair of jugs.

Apparently after seeing a pair when I was about 5 years old I turned to my mum and said "Them hula girls made my winkle go straight"

I still hear about it.

[MW]

You never ever forget your first pair of jugs.

Apparently after seeing a pair when I was about 5 years old and turned to my mum and said "Them hula girls made my winkle go straight"

I still hear about it.

And this forum will now never let you forget it

#winklegostraight

[Lightning McQueen]

And this forum will now never let you forget it

#winklegostraight

#winkleinyourass

[gadj1976]

Am I the only one that didn't think Sam resigned/retired last night??

It was a mash of ifs and buts but nothing definite.

[gadj1976]

From the bits I’ve seen of Lawrence Mooney haven’t minded him, but he was painful on 360 last night and lol Robbo made sure he knew about it

He's an unfunny flog (Mooney).

[Lightning McQueen]

Am I the only one that didn't think Sam resigned/retired last night??

It was a mash of ifs and buts but nothing definite.

carey and I agree with you.

[amber_fluid]

Am I the only one that didn't think Sam resigned/retired last night??

It was a mash of ifs and buts but nothing definite.

carey and I agree with you.

In today’s PC world I think he’s being pushed.

[Lightning McQueen]

In today’s PC world I think he’s being pushed.

Na, without Sam the Footy Show wouldn't have a single viewer, he's the backbone of it, people used to watch it to see what he'll f*** up next.

I haven't watched an episode for over 10 years, I like watching footy shows for footy news and the team lists, not the rest of the sideshow they have going on.

[amber_fluid]

In today’s PC world I think he’s being pushed.

Na, without Sam the Footy Show wouldn't have a single viewer, he's the backbone of it, people used to watch it to see what he'll f*** up next.

I haven't watched an episode for over 10 years, I like watching footy shows for footy news and the team lists, not the rest of the sideshow they have going on.

You and I know that about Sam but I don’t think the producers share the same thought.
I think they have reeled him in so far he’s almost had enough of it.

[woodublieve12]

i remember watching the footy show with my mum when i was a kid, than as i got older i would try my hardest to get home from footy training to watch it. i watched it religiously, even when i knew it wasn't as good. But i haven't watched an ep for over two years now. real shame as it was such a great show... It didn't take itself to seriously.

[Booney]

Absolutely, circa 1992-1998 it was train, race/walk home as quick as we could to get home and watch it.

I reckon I've sat through 15 minutes in the last 5 years.

Funny, people on Twitter / FB saying "Look at all these people who don't watch it commenting on how shit it is"

Well, I've never been to Ayers Rock, but I know it's there.

[helicopterking]

Absolutely, circa 1992-1998 it was train, race/walk home as quick as we could to get home and watch it.

I reckon I've sat through 15 minutes in the last 5 years.

Funny, people on Twitter / FB saying "Look at all these people who don't watch it commenting on how shit it is"

Well, I've never been to Ayers Rock, but I know it's there.

That’s because back then, it was the only football show on air. The news and reviews for the week were breaking on that show right then.
Now we have too many journo’s and a plethora of footy shows every night of the week, any news has already been discussed to death.
That’s why people won’t sit up and watch it anymore, we are spoilt for choice now.

[Lightning McQueen]

You and I know that about Sam but I don’t think the producers share the same thought.
I think they have reeled him in so far he’s almost had enough of it.

I wouldn't know any more, I just posted in an attempt to sound smart and it's too early for me to sneak off unnoticed yet.

[Spargo]

You and I know that about Sam but I don’t think the producers share the same thought.
I think they have reeled him in so far he’s almost had enough of it.

I wouldn't know any more, I just posted in an attempt to sound smart and it's too early for me to sneak off unnoticed yet.

Way too early...

[Lightning McQueen]

Way too early...

Yep. can usually get away with a 3pm disappearance unless I've told them the day before that I have an appointment that I was able to push out to late in the day.

Quite often they just get annoyed with me and tell me to go home if I have nothing better to do.

[Bum Crack]

I laughed this morning when I saw that flog Ricky Nixon put up a post about his great mate Sam Newman and how bad he has been treated etc and the fun police have been his undoing. Mind you, before saying that, he said "flicked over to the Footy Show last night for the first time this year"........... That's why they are being taken off the air. Not because of the fun police, but because it's a shit show and nobody watches it ya cock.

[mighty_tiger_79]

The Footy Show

yes it was a Thursday night staple viewing in most houses in the 90s and even into the early 00s

It really did need to spend a little more time on the teams/matches etc, and they didn't take themselves to seriously.

then they had panel changes, host changes and things seemed to go off the rails, with those issues plus the Fun Police and then The Front Bar came in to provide some competition. I haven't tuned in much over the last few years - it interferes with my dog punting, but its always there if you need something light and not think about it.
the thing is Sam, when he talks footy, can actually be really compelling to listen too, but he made himself out to be a certain character on the show and we never got a chance to hear his views etc.

the Front Bar have done a great job in basically copying the same format the Footy Show had at the start, and it works!!!

[Corona Man]

The Footy Show

yes it was a Thursday night staple viewing in most houses in the 90s and even into the early 00s

It really did need to spend a little more time on the teams/matches etc, and they didn't take themselves to seriously.

then they had panel changes, host changes and things seemed to go off the rails, with those issues plus the Fun Police and then The Front Bar came in to provide some competition. I haven't tuned in much over the last few years - it interferes with my dog punting, but its always there if you need something light and not think about it.
the thing is Sam, when he talks footy, can actually be really compelling to listen too, but he made himself out to be a certain character on the show and we never got a chance to hear his views etc.

the Front Bar have done a great job in basically copying the same format the Footy Show had at the start, and it works!!!

I disagree to a point. I think Front Bar have taken the good bits, but to a whole new level. They have the old footage, its a gold mine for them, so having old players on and replaying that old footage is a simple formula. That coupled with the fact they have comedians (not footballers) doing the comedy (Mick Molloy only just qualifies - Sam Pang is good) and they keep the production tight. Its only an hour makes it work. In 20 years time this formula will also look & feel dated.

[Booney]

Absolutely, circa 1992-1998 it was train, race/walk home as quick as we could to get home and watch it.

I reckon I've sat through 15 minutes in the last 5 years.

Funny, people on Twitter / FB saying "Look at all these people who don't watch it commenting on how shit it is"

Well, I've never been to Ayers Rock, but I know it's there.

That’s because back then, it was the only football show on air. The news and reviews for the week were breaking on that show right then.
Now we have too many journo’s and a plethora of footy shows every night of the week, any news has already been discussed to death.
That’s why people won’t sit up and watch it anymore, we are spoilt for choice now.

There are more AFL accredited journalists than there are AFL listed footballers.

Think about that!