Croft & Brundle

gourami · Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 20:37 Post subject: Croft & Brundle

We got ITV commentary in Australia.

Used to listen to Croft in his Podcast days and am a fan.

The best commentary I've heard in a long time. Croft and Bundle together sounds effortless.
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easy_rider · F1 Driver Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 983

Agree - a good start. I prefer Brundle in the expert summariser role.

pitball · F2 Racer Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 498 Location: London

Me too but again i liked crofty already, could do with maybe giving Martin more space he did talk over him a few times but it was the first day and it may improve.
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dryjoint · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 18:20 Post subject:

They are like Edwards and Coulthard about 60 % of the way to being a decent pair, Coulthard and Brundle were not perfect but were not far off in my opinion of course.

Edwards edges Croft for me as well,based on the past weekened , I enjoyed Croft on the radio but on the tv he doesn't seem to come over the same.

gourami · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 07:58 Post subject:

Crofty does the shout bits (Brundle's term) well. Looking forward to the rest of the season being a terrific one. I don't recall seeing as exciting Australian GP since Webber debuted.
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White Lightning · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 09:46 Post subject:

Croft has calmed down a bit, it's much better this week. He's letting the pictures do more of the talking.

Gary · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 13:03 Post subject:

Having only heard him in the qualifying session this week, I agree, WL. I did think he was a bit frantic in the Australian broadcast, a bit like a football commentator.

But... but, it was the first time commentating on television and perhaps one should allow him a little time to become accustomed to the different approach required for a different medium.

Kennywinnit · Kart Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 55 Location: Hove

But please can we ditch Georgie. What a waste of space, and she didn't even change after going to the gym! Anthony Davidson did a great job during the GP2 race, but he was tongue tied when stuck in that little room with Georgie. I'm afraid she brings nothing to F1.

Not impressed with Simon Lazenby, either. He may improve, but he's not a patch on Jake, who has that relaxed, laid back attitude that only the BBC seems to capture.

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White Lightning · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 01:16 Post subject:

And no matter how bad it gets, remember this: Jonathan Legard's commentary on BBC Football League games is reminiscent of Alan Partridge crossed with early Championship Manager commentaries.

gourami · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 05:46 Post subject:

Let's be fair to JL; he's no longer in F1 land so let's leave him be.
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Kennywinnit · Kart Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 55 Location: Hove

Thought Croft was good yesterday until the final 10 seconds, when they crossed the line. At that point, Brundle seemed embarassed.

Natalie P and Lazenby need to swot up a bit more; Kimi was not amused when she said "Well, you started fifth and finished fifth", and he replied "I actually started tenth!". Lazenby made a similar gaff about something else and Damon had to correct him (I can't remember what - but I don't get paid to!).

dryjoint · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:53 Post subject:

White Lightning · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 23:55 Post subject:

Gary · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 03:56 Post subject:

Croft... significantly calmer this time. Good effort. Applause

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