bron
Years ago

One HD intro gimmic to NBL Games

Having watched most games on One, I think the mini into gimmic's used are quite creative and really funny. I know One HD have their faults but this part is quite good. What are people thoughts on these?

My favourite two would have to be in Sydney, when Andrew Gaze was rolling around in the big see through ball and in Melbourne when Carfino was part of the Cheerleaders dancing routine. What are your favourites?

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dud
Years ago

My biggest concern is that they are funny to kids, not adults. When they show games at 10.30pm I doubt many kids are up watching.

I find them a bit cringeworthy to be honest.

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boss
Years ago

carfino's not funny

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aussieboomers4eva
Years ago

The worst ones are the couple they have done with Gaze where he is drooling over the cheerleaders.

Takes his status as a seven time NBL MVP, Australia's greatest ever basketballer and flag bearer for Australia at the Olympic Games, and reduces him to a dirty old perv.

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hooked
Years ago

if we want to get more females watching the game, the cheerleader intros are certainly aimed at the men...

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Average OKKA
Years ago

Agree with Dud. Cringeworthy to a point where I actually feel sorry for them.

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Jules
Years ago

I dont mind them. Some are funny

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ClownDog
Years ago

Brett Maher mopping his signature on the court

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Anonymous
Years ago

Don't find them funny at all. We get it, girls are hot!

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Anonymous
Years ago

They are embarrasing and make the league look a bit goofy. The NBL should really try to take itself more seriously. I bet this is a demand from One HD to do this in their attempt to further cheapen the brand. They obviously hate the NBL.

I cant see Gaze or Carfino wanting to do these skits either, they're probably told to do them.

Being a guy, as much as I like looking at cheerleaders, I would much prefer a more professional approach to the pre game "hype" - Eg some build up relating to the game itself would be nice (such as the rivalry, any controversy, past games played etc...) They did this last season sometimes and was really good.

Now its crap. I hate the dumb skits.

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philly
Years ago

i think they are funny as. gaze is a comedic genius.

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Anon
Years ago

Love them.
Brings some fun to the coverage.
Keep it up i say.

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phil
Years ago

watch an afl game and the pre-game intros are usually quite analytical and you can tell they have put time into them.

the nbl intros while not terrible are not great either and come across a little forced or tacky. it would likely come from management asking them to do it.

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Anonymous
Years ago

If they were actually funny, then maybe it would be OK. There is no humour to any of them, and the so called joking around is outdated and cringy.

I prefer a more professional approach, such as the AFL or even the NBL style from last season.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Personally id like to see a more insigthful intro like behind the scenes and some of the serious side of player mental preparation, a bit like the NBA/AFL intro's.

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Flip
Years ago

This is the channel that delays the game and telecast Cops: Adults Only instead?

The whole situation is a charade and a joke. They can shove their abominably classless into. The sooner they lose the rights the better for Australian sport fans.

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Anonymous
Years ago

cld not agree more flip !

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