Robbo as an interviewer

[dee-eee 231]

Sure , Robbo is a thoroughly likeable, ever-cheerful guy but his interview with the coach on the MFC site re the Richmond loss was painful to watch . He must have used the word "I" six times in the first minute ! The first half of the interview was ALL ABOUT HIMSELF ! Keep him for the kids' stuff.

[Chook 15,013]

He could be better. I also notice that he will ask a question, and then make little grunts of agreement while the interviewee is talking. I understand he's trying to sound agreeable and enthusiastic, but I'm listening to the interview for the interviewee, not for Robbo! He should be silent while the other bloke is talking.

Edited July 4, 2012 by Chook

[Ouch! 2,263]

Seriously?

Robbo is great to listen and watch on DeeTV stuff. The interviews he does with Neeld in the Coaches Room show a side of Neeld that is refreshing and relaxed and I actually like seeing that side of the coach. Neeld has a very dry sense of humour and the banter between the two is good to watch.

The Robbo show is light hearted and amusing.... it's not supposed to be anything but this.

Matt Burgan whilst I appreciate all the media work that he does, still comes across as stiff and almost nervous in front of the camera...

Just see Robbo's stuff for what it is... sheesh

[stuie 7,374]

Yeah! Robbo, Smiley Sylvia, and Spent Spencer should all be dropped permanently!......

Same with that hack Viney, can't even crack into the senior squad....

[Nasher 33,616]

It's the nodding wisely of the head thing that Chook pointed out that annoys me too, and he misses lots of opportunities to probe further on details that would be really interesting for us mugs. I think what he forgets is that he's going it for the benefit of those of us who know bugger all. Too often I see him nod enthusiastically and move on when I'm thinking, "no, tell me more!".

On the positive side, his relaxed attitude and general vibe of being one of the boys really adds something to the interviews. A great example of this was his interview with Rivers after the GWS game. As he was nearly jumping out of his skin with excitement it allowed Rivers to share his own excitement more. Obviously the interview understandably wasn't rich in content, but from the point of view of getting a feeling about the general atmosphere I thought it was great.

Edited July 4, 2012 by Nasher
Spacing

[H_T 3,047]

I've recently watched the legends interviews on the afl or heraldsun website. Robbo interviews Carey and Mal Michael before the game. Struggle city asking Carey about the "game plan" and what can we expect. Couldn't think of anything else to ask one of the best players of all time b4 a 'kick & giggle'. Cringeworthy.

[Great_little_footy_team 8]

What do you think is the point of Robbo as an interviewer?

He's not meant to be the hard-hitting media type who does what he can to get as much material out of the subject as possible. The idea is he's meant to be one of "the boys" who gives an insight into the light-hearted atmosphere around the club. He talks about himself as a bit of a joke to bring out the light-hearted banter oucher pointed out between Neeld and himself. If you are watching Robbo's interviews for anything other than a laugh and insight into the personalities around the club you are seriously mislead in terms of his role.

I for one am a big fan of what Robbo does on DeeTV. Always worth a laugh and gets away from the stress of us worrying purely about the on-field performance. Keep it up Robbo!

[mauriesy 7,296]

It's a bit of fluff for the kids. Lighten up.

[Supermercado 2,797]

How much are we paying him for it? If the answer is anything other than token amounts then who gives a toss? Easy not to watch.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

Robbo is clearly all about himself and loves taking about himself...but that's why we loved him

[Chook 15,013]

Robbo is clearly all about himself and loves taking about himself...but that's why we loved him

Actually, I loved him because he kicked lots of goals for the Melbourne Football Club. He could have beaten baby seals in his free time and I still would have loved him.

[P-man 13,366]

I understand the frustration of those who want to get more out of the Coach's Office segment, but the trade off is the personality that Robbo can draw out of people, Neeld included, which is really what the show is about.

It sure beats the hell out of "Beamer's Bumps & Bruises".

[thaipantsman 180]

Sure , Robbo is a thoroughly likeable, ever-cheerful guy but his interview with the coach on the MFC site re the Richmond loss was painful to watch . He must have used the word "I" six times in the first minute ! The first half of the interview was ALL ABOUT HIMSELF ! Keep him for the kids' stuff.

ideal for MCG lightweight stuff. Wouldn't bother watching if he was "on the couch"..he would just talk about how to take a screamer

[thaipantsman 180]

Robbo is clearly all about himself and loves taking about himself...but that's why we loved him

Sadly Robbo is just part of the reason Melbourne is where we are.

[P-man 13,366]

Sadly Robbo is just part of the reason Melbourne is where we are.

How do you figure that one?