We have probably discussed this before but this is one I want to get opinions on.

'The game took on a life of it's own'.

I have heard so many pundits, players, officials etc use that phrase. What in blue blazes does it actually mean? Was the game originally part of another game? Did the teams on the pitch change? Doesn't every game have a life of its own? Starts at throw in & ends on the final whistle. I think people use it as they have heard others saying it and when they can't think of anything to say they go for that nonsense.

Others that are used ....

'one game at a time'
'we came down here today'
'we won't underestimate'

In commentary terms the one person who seems to avoid clichés is Marty Morrisey. From the 'Holy Moses' in the 2013 drawn hurling final to his commentary last weekend it is refreshing that he doesn't reach for the worn out sayings. He is also well able to take a joke - a caller to the Marty Squad last Sunday joked about him being on TV, Radio and multi tasking. Marty had a laugh at it & took the caller's views. Maybe others don't like his commentary though.

If a list of clichés was published and every time someone on TV used them they got a small electric shock, would it improve things? If I was in control of said shocker, anyone using the 'life of it's own' phrase would be sizzled, to avoid it being used again.

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 20/06/2017 09:29:33    2002320

Teams are always lying in the long grass in GAA.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 20/06/2017 10:25:40    2002362

Hurling is the greatest game in the world.........................

Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8166 - 20/06/2017 10:29:02    2002366

Used more maybe in soccer but, "genuine pace".

Is there a fake pace some players use?

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9133 - 20/06/2017 10:50:32    2002380

"While they're going through a bad patch, they're a proud GAA county"
"there are no tactics in hurling"

football first (None) - Posts: 1259 - 20/06/2017 10:51:14    2002381

They are coming under the radar.

OLLIE (Louth) - Posts: 12224 - 20/06/2017 10:52:35    2002383

They are a team in transition!

Jimin10 (Meath) - Posts: 783 - 20/06/2017 11:37:20    2002404

Sick for the lads (usually soccer)

thelongridge (Offaly) - Posts: 1741 - 20/06/2017 11:50:32    2002413

After a player hits the ball wide as his team are leading in injury time - 'that's as good as a point for them'.

No it's not.

Also a pet hate of mine I've defo said on here before is usually uttered by Martin Carney just after a player has blazed a glorious goal opportunity over the bar - "he took the sensible option".

No he didn't Martin, he closed his eyes and kicked the ball as hard as he could and missed a great goal chance!

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 20/06/2017 11:54:30    2002420

they are a few years further down the road....by a team who have lost a match,even though they have never been anywhere other than a few years closer on the road.....

perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 20/06/2017 12:34:31    2002456

a crucial game .. level few mins to go ..the commentator says "the next score is crucial" .........nooooo waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!

he is starting on the bench, ---------- how can you start if you are on the bench!!!!!

janesboro (Limerick) - Posts: 1502 - 20/06/2017 12:42:07    2002461

youd see a game where both team fought tooth and nail for victory -the losers in bits at the end of the game

and somebody says "we wanted it more"

janesboro (Limerick) - Posts: 1502 - 20/06/2017 12:43:44    2002463

'The goalkeeper made an absolutely fantastic save' when the ball was kicked right at him and rebounded back off his chest !

'The first half was even, the second half was even worse'.

'It's 10 minutes to go to throw-in and the scores are level'.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7344 - 20/06/2017 12:58:49    2002480

Commentators not actually announcing what's happening in front of them:

Example 1) Oh what a fantastic finish (when its gone through the keepers legs, of rebounded of a lads arse)
Example 2) Lad scores a goal and get floored by the back about 2mins after the goal (commentators completely ignore it and blather on about the kick-out or something)

Also this craic of so-called presenters just spoofing out auld county stereotypes that haven't had any truth for about 20 years:

Example 1) This team is naïve at the back (no one is anymore!)
Example 2) What (insert county name) will turn up today

The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 706 - 20/06/2017 13:43:59    2002525

Dr.Watson (Kildare) - Posts: 208 - 20/06/2017 13:59:11    2002539

Plasticman (Dublin) - Posts: 26 - 20/06/2017 17:33:06    2002676

The corks the kerrys the dublins. The michael murphys the brian fentons. I didnt know there were so many !!!!!

Malonemagic (Laois) - Posts: 766 - 20/06/2017 18:32:25    2002705

... gave 110%.

Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2460 - 20/06/2017 20:44:05    2002774

Mayo 4 Sam.... Spare us

ZUL10 (Clare) - Posts: 693 - 20/06/2017 20:44:19    2002775

Previewing a few upcoming games, - -

This one has all the hall marks of being a cracker, - - - or,

A real mouth watering contest is expected between these two sides, - - - or, my favourite, from KCLR

I could see that one coming Tommy, a pile driver of a shot from the outside of the right boot, to the top corner of the "Onion Bag"at the sugar factory end.- - a couple of minutes later, that onion bag is still shaking Tommy.

supersub15 (Carlow) - Posts: 2907 - 20/06/2017 21:17:15    2002808