Your Snap Judgements from the weekend of sport! (29.06.26)
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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Hello to you, Joel. Good morning, Gerard. I've run up to talk first of all about Ben Stokes. He's had a decent career. I think that he's a very overrated cricketer in my opinion. He's had some magnificent innings, which will define his career, Gerard. I know he's hit 1400s. The thing with Ben Stokes was whenever there was pressure, he seemed to always hit the runs in the big moments, so he will be forever remembered for that. But in the games where He was playing the lesser teams and he would be relied on to hit runs. He didn't seem to do it as much. His bowling was good. But, Gerard, there's one thing I want to say about Ben Stokes. As a captain and as a leader, he has fallen well, well, well below in what is required in a leader.
No leader goes out. You think of the footballers of the past that have gone out and had late-night benders. That is the most ridiculous thing that I've ever seen in sport. You're meant to be the man who is showing the young ones how to lead, and that is not leading, Gerard. All he's done is put his team under pressure over the years and has cost himself massive victories for his team. So good cricketer, Gerard, but not a champion. Now, Gerard, my next one is the Blues. This has been incredible to watch.
What are callers' initial snap judgments about Ben Stokes' career and leadership?
I spoke to Gary and Tim the other day about whether we're in a better position now than we have been in a long time. And I think, as Luke Hodge always says, it starts at the top, Gerard, to be a successful team. Again, with Ben Stokes, that's why they weren't successful. I think Carlton now have the right pieces in the right places, and the final thing is to get the coach sorted. Our club is on a great trajectory, and it's so exciting. But, Gerard, and as you say too, the popcorn is ready. That's what makes me nervous too, Gerard, is the fact that we're so up when we're up, but when things get a little bit challenging, we'll soon see.
Why do listeners describe Ben Stokes as 'overrated' despite clutch performances?
And that'll come next week against Hawthorne, so fingers crossed. Now, Gerard, my last thing is I have a question for you because Sammy Edmund couldn't answer it for me on Friday. Why are the umpires throwing the ball half a metre in the air in a centre-bounce ruck contest? This is happening every single week, every single game. You've got two blokes that are six foot nine jumping at the ball and they can barely tap it. Can you answer that question for me?
No, it does amuse me that we replaced the bounce to get uniformity in the ball up. We can't get uniformity in the ball up. It's like a lot of things within umpiring. You would have thought one of the fundamentals is to get the 44 of them to throw the ball to the same height And just practice it and practice it and practice it to give us the consistency and the predictability that was asked for after the bounce. And we haven't been able to do even that. So from the use of technology through to the height of the ball, it just feels a bit village at the moment. Good on you, Joel. 1-300-736-736. John in Mill Park. Hello to you, John.
Good morning, Jerry. Thanks for taking my call. Look, I know that it's a bashing period at the moment, but seriously, and this is not against Collingwood, which we lost on Saturday, but some of the umpiring decisions on Saturday, seriously, it's got to change. And this is Greg Swann's chap. Yeah, it's safe when he should. The umpire's never been better. I think, Greg, you need to go back to where you came from, mate.
Please.
Because it was ridiculous. And even Nick Douglas is a great player. No one should be scared of it. It's a protected species.
How are callers debating Ben Stokes' captaincy and off-field behaviour?
There's no doubt about it. And some of the things it gets away with, I just think, sort of a really close look.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–1:38
2
What are callers' initial snap judgments about Ben Stokes' career and leadership?
1:38–2:09
3
Why do listeners describe Ben Stokes as 'overrated' despite clutch performances?
2:09–3:51
4
How are callers debating Ben Stokes' captaincy and off-field behaviour?
3:51–5:46
5
What concerns do Carlton supporters raise about their club's trajectory and coaching?
5:46–8:05
6
Why are listeners frustrated with AFL umpiring consistency and centre-bounce throws?
8:05–11:30
7
Which controversial umpiring moments from the weekend sparked fan anger?
11:30–11:50
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