Braith Explains

[Noosa Rooster]

For those who think Braith hates the Roosters.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...1b1a696bb2c741

[roosterproud]

The only thing Anastacia knows is how to keep his jumper clean

[ism22]

The only thing Anastacia knows is how to keep his jumper clean

His drop goal against the Tigpies was decent. He also held the hands of Pearce & Carney while they were running amok. Can't say I hold anything against him.

[roosterproud]

His drop goal against the Tigpies was decent. He also held the hands of Pearce & Carney while they were running amok. Can't say I hold anything against him.

HE WAS THE ONE WHO PUT THE PRESSURE ON TODDY. he hated being the 13 working behind Todd. yeh the kick was good v tigpies but as a commentator he is bias against us, and very rarely give us a hope in hell of winning games or succeeding. his allegiances is still with his dullbogs

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

HE WAS THE ONE WHO PUT THE PRESSURE ON TODDY. he hated being the 13 working behind Todd. yeh the kick was good v tigpies but as a commentator he is bias against us, and very rarely give us a hope in hell of winning games or succeeding. his allegiances is still with his dullbogs

Utter nonsense.

[ism22]

PS - his real name is Nathan Aster

[ChookMaster]

Hahaha Tom burgess commented on fox’s post of this on instagram saying “ Unless you play for Souths “ he tagged them as well. Hahaha good banter.

[Johnny Brass]

Utter nonsense.

Agree , nothing that Anasta says leads me to believe he has a bias against us.
What he says is right , plenty of opportunities provided by the roosters if the player is smart enough to take advantage of it and set themselves up, there's an old saying that you can't educate mugs and some don't have the foresight or discipline to do so.

[Johnny73]

I think the way he refereed that brawl between his former squeeze and Mrs. Minichello was Mills Lane level good. All that was missing was Michael Buffer saying "Let's get ready to RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRUUUUUUUUMMMMMBBBBBBBLLLLLEEEEEEE!!! !!!!!!"

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

Agree , nothing that Anasta says leads me to believe he has a bias against us.
What he says is right , plenty of opportunities provided by the roosters if the player is smart enough to take advantage of it and set themselves up, there's an old saying that you can't educate mugs and some don't have the foresight or discipline to do so.

He's a much better commentator and footy analyst then he gets credit for imo. And you can sense his Roosters respect every time he speaks about us, during a game or otherwise. To think he's biased against us is just deluded.

[Mickie Lane]

Well said Braith.

[theGman]

BA is a decent unpretentious human being who recognises me and always has the courtesy to say hello. I rate that highly.

Can't say that about most other footy players except for JWH who's another respectful being.

[ism22]

He's a much better commentator and footy analyst then he gets credit for imo. And you can sense his Roosters respect every time he speaks about us, during a game or otherwise. To think he's biased against us is just deluded.

Yep I think non-biased commentary is a skill because all humans have their own personal biases.

FWIW I reckon I'd be a bit like Braith if I was commentating in that when the opposition has the ball, I'm constantly thinking 'aaaaw cr@p, they're gonna score!!!' Friends who support other clubs often have to calm me down and say 'you're on top of them... dunno why you're so worried'.

Similarly I remember listening to a more amateur commentary for a Randwick v Sydney Uni grand final (yawnion). There was a chat function and people kept telling the commentator he was biased against Randwick & just wanted Sydney Uni to win. He finally said 'I dunno what people are talking about... I'm a Randwick life member and have got 1000 bucks on them to win so no... I'm not cheering for Sydney Uni to win, I'm just calling the game as I see it!!!'

Personal opinion but I think fans are often the harshest critics of their own teams (and their brains will see the opposition getting on top of them).

[Spirit of 66]

BA is a decent unpretentious human being who recognises me and always has the courtesy to say hello. I rate that highly.

Can't say that about most other footy players except for JWH who's another respectful being.

And, contrary to the prevailing view that he was a hopeless player, dare I say there were a few years in his Roosters career where he was a damn good footballer. He won the Jack Gibson Medal in 2007 and deservedly so.

[NorfolkStreetKid]

Braith, decent human, couldn't kick to save his life. Didn't handle captaincy well, got his nose out of joint over Toddy taking his 5/8 spot. Overall I rate him below par on his performances for us versus his salary. I would be much happier if he had never worn our jersey.
His commentary skills are minimal, just about blows his bolt way too often, full of cliches, and very biased toward a team he favours or whoever is in front.
Maybe I am too sensitive, but i find in more than 80% of cases commentators seem to want the Roosters to either lose or be put under extreme pressure. Tall poppy syndrome I guess.
Thinking about it If I hadn't been born in Paddo, and grown up an Easts fan, I would probably hate us as well.