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So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 12:22 pm
by Torquemada 1420
'Genuinely awful' - No fond farewell from rugby fans as Phil Kearns exits the commentary box, possibly for the last time
When a commentator leaves his commentary box – possibly for the final time – generally you’d expect a certain amount of reverence, decorum and good will expressed by fans towards said party. Not in Phil Kearns’ case.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 6:58 pm
by Enzedder
Farewell Miseryguts - don't come back please.
I hope he can start laughing and being more positive
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:48 am
by Ellafan
So much hate flowing from NZ and some Rugby Pass bloke in Dublin (Kiwi?)... Well, you better get your stadium signage right this time round, or you'll all be going puce with rage, when he announces you aren't getting your home group.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 3:24 am
by Ata Rangi
Sad news, Kearns has been the soundtrack to an unprecedented run of success and dominance in Bledisloe rugby. Won’t be the same without him.
RIP
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 4:54 am
by Jb1981
For a whole generation of fans Kearns will be remembered as an annoying commentator rather than a good Wallaby. It is the risk of ex players taking up the microphone. Justin Marshall is the NZ equivalent.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:09 am
by Ellafan
Jb1981 wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 4:54 am
For a whole generation of fans Kearns will be remembered as an annoying commentator rather than a good Wallaby. It is the risk of ex players taking up the microphone. Justin Marshall is the NZ equivalent.
You mean a whole generation of NZ fans? He seems to have really got under your collective skin, eh?
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:12 am
by FujiKiwi
I've seen Aussie fans express their dislike for Kearns, in a very similar way that many kiwis can't stand Justin Marshall.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:26 am
by Gumboot
Good riddance to the miserable monotone one-eyed twat.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:31 am
by Wignu
Eggsellent, now how do we get rid of Marshall?
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:12 am
by Jb1981
Ellafan wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:09 am
Jb1981 wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 4:54 am
For a whole generation of fans Kearns will be remembered as an annoying commentator rather than a good Wallaby. It is the risk of ex players taking up the microphone. Justin Marshall is the NZ equivalent.
You mean a whole generation of NZ fans? He seems to have really got under your collective skin, eh?
I just enjoy good rugby and quality broadcasting.
I hope Phil Kearns finds happiness in his new career - he didn’t seem to get it from rugby.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:57 am
by laurent
From my limited exposure he was annoyingly one eyed and ignored the rule book.
Pretty much worse than French commentators in general.
Jean Abeilhou being the only one that is any good
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:01 am
by Kiwias
Thank god we won't have to listen to his petulant, whining commentary any more.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:47 am
by Big Nipper
I like Justin Marshall as a commentator
Phil Kearns, not so much
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:49 am
by Guy Smiley
An honorary admission to the NSW Bar would be perfect. He’d find himself surrounded by likeminded souls.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:26 am
by Yeeb
Can’t say I ever noticed him to be any more annoying or biased than any other Aussie or kiwi commentator tbf
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:42 am
by notfatcat
Yeeb wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:26 am
Can’t say I ever noticed him to be any more annoying or biased than any other Aussie or kiwi tbf
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:15 am
by Mr Bungle
Big Nipper wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:47 am
I like Justin Marshall as a commentator
Phil Kearns, not so much
Kearns’ whinge ratio to actual knowledge of current rugby law is very poor. That’s always been his problem. A fine player and probably a good bloke to have a beer with.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:20 am
by Torquemada 1420
laurent wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:57 am
From my limited exposure he was annoyingly one eyed and ignored the rule book.
Pretty much worse than French commentators in general.
Jean Abeilhou being the only one that is any good
Pierre Albaladejo [retired]?
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:52 am
by JM2K6
Kearns is a horror show of a commentator and I hope he cheers up in his enforced retirement (if that's what it is).
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:04 am
by laurent
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:20 am
laurent wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:57 am
From my limited exposure he was annoyingly one eyed and ignored the rule book.
Pretty much worse than French commentators in general.
Jean Abeilhou being the only one that is any good
Pierre Albaladejo [retired]?
A good while ago.
Most enjoyable commentary is Abeilhou and Laura Di Muzio (French Fly half) (usual duo for ladies games).
Knowledgeable and the game is usually great quality
The Ladies doing pitch side job are good too Inès Hirigoyen/Cécile Grès are Fine
Most annoying is Mr Shit Pun Lartot. Laurent Bellet is OK
Benjamin Kayser has become rather annoying Yachvili is OK
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:10 am
by sockwithaticket
Dreadful commentator who never let the laws get in the way of a good whinge. He and Marto as a combo actively put me off watching Wallaby matches.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:52 am
by Hong Kong
sockwithaticket wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:10 am
Dreadful commentator who never let the laws get in the way of a good whinge. He and Marto as a combo actively put me off watching Wallaby matches.
Pretty much this. His woeful lack of law knowledge was embarrassing along with context and game management. I hope he finds happiness in his next venture as he certainly did not appear to enjoy his rugby
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:38 am
by Not_Couch
Does Phil Kearns even call games? All I hear are moans and whinges these days. He can't seem to take his eye patch off and call a game down the middle, and when he tries it sounds forced and contrived just to appease an international audience.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:42 pm
by Uncle fester
Yeeb wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:26 am
Can’t say I ever noticed him to be any more annoying or biased than any other Aussie or kiwi commentator tbf
Now that's a back handed complement.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 2:18 pm
by Fangle
Is he the very partisan commentator who is ‘famous’ for saying Go you good thing?
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:53 pm
by Guy Smiley
Fangle wrote: Fri Dec 11, 2020 2:18 pm
Is he the very partisan commentator who is ‘famous’ for saying Go you good thing?
That’s the guy, Fangle.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 6:32 pm
by Ata Rangi
Shanky’s mate wrote: Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:53 pm
Fangle wrote: Fri Dec 11, 2020 2:18 pm
Is he the very partisan commentator who is ‘famous’ for saying Go you good thing?
That’s the guy, Fangle.
Acknowledging the question was conjunctive, wasn’t the “good thing” Chris Handy?
He did bring some interesting moments
Back in 2011, before Ireland beat Australia 15-6 at the World Cup, made a disparaging comment about Declan Kidney's side. "They're not going to have much to cheer about tonight," he said of the Irish fans, "so they might as well cheer them on in the warm-up."
Kearns, who captained Australia 10 times and made 67 Test appearances, continues to fire from the hip.
During a 47th minute break in play, he leaned back upon a couple of lazy 'Irish' stereotypes.
"'Fiddle-di-dee, Fiddle-di-dee, Fiddle-di-dee, potato'… [they're] out the back there having their own little chat."
Cue an awkward silence for a few seconds before Clarke continued with his match commentary.
The comments were latched onto by Irish viewers watching the game and there was a strong reaction on social media, with former Ulster and Ireland flanker Neil Best offering his thoughts and signing off with #AussieTwat.
Re: So long Phil and thanks for all the fish
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:21 am
by Uncle fester
Oh yeah, remember that one. How we laughed.
