WINNER: Goose of the Year ... David King

[nutbean 8,838]

I don't mind u ( or anybody else) slamming on David King but he is a genuine rocket scientist compared to Mark Robinson who, by comparison, escapes the kicking he deserves.

I actually don't mind Mark Robinson. He displays a trait that is absent from many (most) journo's - he has the ability to admit when he gets a call wrong and he does remember what he says/writes. He does amuse me when he floats something on fox without thought and then laughs at himself for being a goose. I detest journo's who do one of two things (or both)- deny/forget they ever said/wrote something OR/AND will go down with the ship on wrong calls - refusing to admit they were wrong and defend the indefensible.

[beelzebub 23,383]

ahh..well....they're probably all lining up over at Arden St presently waiting their turn to lay their loafers in. Roos are the new boys to be kicked.

[P-man 13,366]

Robbo asked King last night on AFL360 if he felt foolish over his comments after Melbourne's win. He of course didn't given an ounce of credit and didn't retract anything he said, but watching that question put to his face was truly a thing of beauty and reminded me why I love Robbo. Maclure was loving it as well.

[beelzebub 23,383]

King ??? just add fucidiot !!!

[Hip & Shoulder 64]

I don't think the word 'journalist' should be attached to any of the commentators who happen to be former players. Journalism is a profession and I guarantee none of the ex-players who now make their living from talking/writing about the game ever went to university to get a degree in journalism.

[pitmaster 3,578]

Not so long ago football disappeared from the sports pages mid week. There was the Monday match reports/wrap up of the round, and if we were lucky Tribunal hearings on a Tuesday night. Then it was dead until we had team selections Thurs night - Friday morning's paper.

Because of the proliferation of pay tv and sports radio we now have so much extra time to fill and the fall off in quality is obvious.

Now we are supposed to give a rats about every third rate opinion - sorry I don't.

Take a look at Caro Wilson's back page lead on Tuesday - it was comment masquerading as news - that's where we've got to. Opinion outweighs facts. King is just a low rent instance of this truth.

Edited June 7, 2012 by pitmaster

[Range Rover 1,935]

His Gooseness is on the SEN panel now dodging e very question and ribbing about his Neeld comments.

Worth a listen just to hear him squirm. I can't ring as I'm O/S but if there'r any Demonland readers prepared to call in, do so and pay out on the guy. Please!

[Deestroy All 14,266]

A special comment from David King, talking about Jon Patton: "He is the reason we're all here to see him."

[McQueen 17,867]

A special comment from David King, talking about Jon Patton: "He is the reason we're all here to see him."

Even George W would be proud of that little gem.

[old dee 23,872]

Even George W would be proud of that little gem.

Don't know I think King might nearly be brighter than GW

A battle of the mental genius of the 21st Century

Edited June 18, 2012 by old dee

[Biffen 12,947]

I don't think the word 'journalist' should be attached to any of the commentators who happen to be former players. Journalism is a profession and I guarantee none of the ex-players who now make their living from talking/writing about the game ever went to university to get a degree in journalism.

Niether did the journos .

They dont call them hacks for nothing .

Dont expect too many thoughtful articles .Half of them couldn't write their name in the sand .