tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post5349262291390137799..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: THREE YEAR DEAL FOR AUSTRALIAN OPENDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-61381154946719125702011-05-27T08:21:51.402+01:002011-05-27T08:21:51.402+01:00baulk of the events
i get it
you should be on stag...baulk of the events<br />i get it<br />you should be on stage jamieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-79797705055989065252011-05-26T19:21:31.376+01:002011-05-26T19:21:31.376+01:00To be truly international more players need to bre...To be truly international more players need to break through from other regions too, which doesn't look like it will happen that soon — while it's still a circus of British blokes and a couple of others the claims of 'international sport' will be scoffed at by some.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52215292182407929982011-05-26T14:24:41.532+01:002011-05-26T14:24:41.532+01:00Good news is expected, that's all I'm sayi...Good news is expected, that's all I'm sayingDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48635512913893670582011-05-26T14:03:49.153+01:002011-05-26T14:03:49.153+01:00It would be a hammer blow if EuroSport didn't ...It would be a hammer blow if EuroSport didn't sign a new contract with World Snooker. They show the baulk of the events. <br /><br />I imagine some deal is going to happen but a few small details need to be ironed out in terms of the quantity of events to be broadcast.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-12405220806952687752011-05-26T00:28:06.692+01:002011-05-26T00:28:06.692+01:0011:20PM Judith Chalmers is buzzing on wish you wer...11:20PM Judith Chalmers is buzzing on wish you were here...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-90719902995781095572011-05-25T23:20:47.764+01:002011-05-25T23:20:47.764+01:00"The event will showcase our beautiful and hi..."The event will showcase our beautiful and historic Goldfields region through a global broadcast which will reach over 66 countries; including key tourism markets such as China and the United Kingdom. <br /><br />Thats according to the Ws website, so we're going to see at least recorded highlights somewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-16191866382146441882011-05-25T22:49:18.095+01:002011-05-25T22:49:18.095+01:00I SEE So its stil up in the air thenI SEE So its stil up in the air thenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-35740038445729790902011-05-25T20:55:01.555+01:002011-05-25T20:55:01.555+01:00Yes, if the contract is agreedYes, if the contract is agreedDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-5803112791822227412011-05-25T20:42:48.888+01:002011-05-25T20:42:48.888+01:00BUT this season the eurosport contract is extendin...BUT this season the eurosport contract is extending to the paul hunter classic so isn't that part of the new contact ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-31305285226220334412011-05-25T18:31:20.190+01:002011-05-25T18:31:20.190+01:00Quite possibly, but the new Eurosport contract has...Quite possibly, but the new Eurosport contract hasn't been signed yetDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-68716710553213289422011-05-25T18:22:48.942+01:002011-05-25T18:22:48.942+01:00Apparently I heard Fox Sports have the broadcast r...Apparently I heard Fox Sports have the broadcast rights for this. <br /> A shame I won't be able to watch it.<br /><br />Would Eurosport not be able to show pre-recorded matches/highlights in the afternoon or evening?voodoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213042771931549828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-3633293746370899512011-05-25T18:18:28.594+01:002011-05-25T18:18:28.594+01:00I honestly have no idea but given the time differe...I honestly have no idea but given the time difference live coverage would seem unlikelyDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-23035656389454704622011-05-25T17:53:40.966+01:002011-05-25T17:53:40.966+01:00I don't believe Eurosport are covering this ev...I don't believe Eurosport are covering this event, are they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-49213361356304343862011-05-25T15:10:41.770+01:002011-05-25T15:10:41.770+01:00Dave will eurosport be showing Australian open?Dave will eurosport be showing Australian open?147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66907945312637381812011-05-24T21:09:38.577+01:002011-05-24T21:09:38.577+01:00tf u were joking dave
i was beginning to wonder......tf u were joking dave<br />i was beginning to wonder...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-6938679187794362372011-05-24T18:16:03.904+01:002011-05-24T18:16:03.904+01:00It was only a joke, although I was once on a subsi...It was only a joke, although I was once on a subsidised trip and still banned from the tournament. I should tell that story on her, it's rather funny.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57572816909677818692011-05-24T17:27:38.263+01:002011-05-24T17:27:38.263+01:00The comment about the sport being able to support ...The comment about the sport being able to support only 30-40 players or so is very relevant indeed. Snooker grows, playing opportunities increase but if the sweet life of luxury is limited to a very few, it is not worth it for a lot of talented players.<br /><br />How can snooker make life on the tour comfortable for more players?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-32149829706773047802011-05-24T16:31:19.221+01:002011-05-24T16:31:19.221+01:00Well subsidising journalist like you dave might be...Well subsidising journalist like you dave might be helpful but it will create the question of bias. Journalists will be biased towards the body and wouldn't try to criticise them. <br /><br />Like it goes you don't cut off the hand that feeds you <br /><br />This would lead to less freedom of the pressA little bit preplexednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-90270332397438933182011-05-24T14:35:13.957+01:002011-05-24T14:35:13.957+01:00At least they've decided to broadcast it. We h...At least they've decided to broadcast it. We haven't seen the World Championship yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-34274690104641800072011-05-24T13:17:21.450+01:002011-05-24T13:17:21.450+01:00i am all for not subsidising players or journos
s...i am all for not subsidising players or journos<br /><br />subbing players is one thing that was wrong in the past, tho i do agree that prizemoney should increas slightly to compensate for the "recent loss" of subbingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-36891552166365934302011-05-24T10:20:06.887+01:002011-05-24T10:20:06.887+01:00snooker is not exclusive when it comes to travel e...snooker is not exclusive when it comes to travel expenses but listening to some on here it seems its a new phenomena yes it is for snooker but there's players in other sports been doing that mileage for years for peanuts.<br /><br />if we want snooker to grow and grow players has to take that responsibility and Challenge on. yes in the beginning there will be hardships but unless they up to that challenge snooker just will stand still.wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-17998142739779242472011-05-24T08:52:14.684+01:002011-05-24T08:52:14.684+01:00Good to see a new event in Australia. Good blog as...Good to see a new event in Australia. Good blog as ever, Davesnooker147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-74216942264855992352011-05-24T00:12:59.394+01:002011-05-24T00:12:59.394+01:00i agree 7.31
well saidi agree 7.31<br />well saidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-31892411201010118182011-05-23T23:06:13.815+01:002011-05-23T23:06:13.815+01:00I think this season most of professional players w...I think this season most of professional players will adjust their number of PTC events because this sereis can be flexible individuallylikahokeithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-67309062143372018622011-05-23T19:31:05.226+01:002011-05-23T19:31:05.226+01:00Journalists should be independent.I think its a ba...Journalists should be independent.I think its a bad idea that the body which they report on, be it good or bad is also subsidising its enpenses.Reliance on such compromises its position whether intentional or nor.147noreply@blogger.com