Pre Race Interviews

[codywinnell]

I am guessing you must be a fan of the Footy Show still Cody. How about - I don't like Gareth's interviewing style because I think it is unprofessional

Not sure what makes you think I'm a fan of The Footy Show, Kevin, but nope, you're a long way off the mark there I'm afraid.

Here's the "Googled" definition of "unprofessional". If you still feel you're right about Gareth, then good for you of course, but in my view as a former newspaper man, branding someone "unprofessional" is quite a slight.

unprofessional
ʌnprəˈfɛʃ(ə)n(ə)l/Submit
adjective
below or contrary to the standards expected in a particular profession.
"a report on unprofessional conduct"
synonyms: improper, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous, dishonourable, disreputable, unseemly, unbecoming, unbefitting, indecorous, unworthy, lax, negligent; More

[Messenger]

You were so quick that you did not see my edit
Going on your definition - unbecoming, indecorous, lax are all apt
As to what you want him to call the girls - I will stop being sexist and lets have him call them mate too

ps My reference to the Footy Show was because you seem to think that footballers are to be imitated as interviewers

pps Meant to say that I think it is 'below or contrary to the standards expected'

[codywinnell]

You were so quick that you did not see my edit
Going on your definition - unbecoming, indecorous, lax are all apt
As to what you want him to call the girls - I will stop being sexist and lets have him call them mate too

ps My reference to the Footy Show was because you seem to think that footballers are to be imitated as interviewers

pps Meant to say that I think it is 'below or contrary to the standards expected'

No, certainly have not suggested footballers should be imitated, Kevin, was more suggesting you'd obviously given up on all AFL broadcasting, including the ABC, because the commentators and presenters in that code - as is the case in NRL, V8 Supercars etc - all regularly use the word "mate" when chatting with participants

Does that mean I'd do it? Not necessarily. Does it make it "unprofessional"? No way IMO.

But obviously one is welcome not to like anything they don't want to like.