Public Address | Monitor | Tri Series League - Blue collar telly https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/ en-us Copyright (c) 2026 Public Address Stacey Perrett https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=22992#post22992 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=22992#post22992 I can only hope that Daryl Halligan has lost his voice or is currently on trial with name supression Lion Man style because if neither is true then some toolbag at Sky has brought Peter Ropati back off the sideline to the main commentary team.

I mean who could ask…

]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:15:26 +1200 Stacey Perrett https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=21432#post21432 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=21432#post21432 Last weeks golden moment was when the feed from Aus cut out and we cut straight back to Peter and Steve in the studio.

Two minutes of totally unscripted, unprepared for, impromptu discussion about league. I've never seen two minutes of more unnerving television. Crikey, they looked like they'd been…

]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:52:01 +1200 Yamis https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=17277#post17277 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=17277#post17277 I hope Peter's brother Iva isn't illiterate.

He's the principal at Penrose High School

]]> Sat, 12 May 2007 20:59:15 +1200 Jitendra Patel https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=12078#post12078 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=12078#post12078 It's like Sky thinks only dummies watch league, and that anything other than dumbed down cliche ridden pre/post match comments would alienate the fan base.

How wrong they are.

As I am paying Sky to watch the Warriors the least they can do is find presenters who can provide insight.…

]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:43:24 +1200 Stacey Perrett https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=11502#post11502 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=11502#post11502 This is dead and buried but I can;t help myself I have to add a highlight from Sundays halftime "analysis" by Ropati and Mac. Their finishing statement after 10 mins of dribble:

"Strength is the key here, they've got to go out and play some football".

Thanks lads I thought…

]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2007 09:48:53 +1200 Gordon Fraser https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=10455#post10455 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=10455#post10455 You're quite right, Stacey, I never saw the game. Paddys day and all that.
I'm pleased to read your review of the game and look forward to this weeks effort.
Wouldn't hurt to look to Maori TV for the third commentator spot, as long as it goes to someone who…

]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:56:55 +1200 Stacey Perrett https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=10434#post10434 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=10434#post10434 You can't have seen the game then my friend.

Sure there was Lion Red Gameday with Bert and Ernie talking bollocks as per usual. BUT when it came kickoff time all I could hear was Costo and Halligan. What?? no Ropo and MacGyver I thought ???

After several bizarre comments…

]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:07:49 +1200 Gordon Fraser https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=10253#post10253 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=10253#post10253 Aaaarrrgggghhh!! They are back. I was so looking forward to seeing the Warriors again.
Then last night I swicthed on the TV, had a quick flick through the sports channels. Spotted some league on, great I think, until it cuts back to the studio and there they were Steve & Pete.…

]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:59:44 +1300 Stacey Perrett https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=8814#post8814 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=8814#post8814 As an avid league supporter and regular TV Guide letters to the editor writer I too am disheartened my dear Kate. But I'd rather my colourful and inane comments than the vitriolic bile you've spewed forth. Have a DB Bitter and chill my dear.

Now personal comments aside, I think…

]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:52:43 +1300 Gordon Fraser https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=8696#post8696 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=8696#post8696 Sorry Kate, but Skys league commentators are amateur at best.
I'm sure Costigan has a book of cliches from which to quote from.
Peter or Pete Ropati has the cringe meter on overdrive.
I enjoy watching the Warriors, but, I admit that I really enjoy the TV coverage when they…

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:24:22 +1300 Mark Easterbrook https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=8567#post8567 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=8567#post8567 Kate M for McIvor?


(Just asking...)

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:09:06 +1300 Robyn Gallagher https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=8266#post8266 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=8266#post8266 Kate M's reply was almost as entertaining as Stacey's original comments. Her fervent response reminded me of the furious teens writing to the letters page of RTR Countdown magazine, circa 1987, incensed that their favourite pop star had been criticised.

But I should probably shut up and not say anything…

]]> Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:32:43 +1300 Kate M https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=8241#post8241 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=8241#post8241 Firstly i would like point out that i am an avid rugby league supporter and a huge fan of sky televisions coverage of the sport. Therefore to read pathetic and juvenille posts above by Stacy and Russell i was somewhat disheartened.

Stacey – i am by no means discouraging anyone…

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:40:36 +1300 Robyn Gallagher https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=3524#post3524 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=3524#post3524 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:08:44 +1300 Russell Brown https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=3424#post3424 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=3424#post3424 Have you ever noticed how often Peter Ropati ends up saying the opposite of what he means? I imagine someone whose first language is not English would have some trouble with it.

Of course, a crueller man than I would suggest that it might be going too far to describe…

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:18:49 +1300 Stacey Perrett https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=3388#post3388 https://publicaddress.net/system/monitor/tri-series-league-blue-collar-telly/?p=3388#post3388 I swear I can't take it much longer. Please for the love of god can SKY ditch their shabby attempts at localising televised rugby league by using Peter Ropati and Steven MacGyver.

It's got to be cheaper to just pipe in channel 9 commentary for the live rugby league. I…

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