Doing his regular Thurs slot on SSN...

Whilst discussing Lee Smith's move said, quite non-chalantly, that it's worrying when the "Rah-Rah's are pinching them at this age" and was pulled up by the presenter for a further explanation. His reply? "The Gin and Tonic Brigade, The Leather Patches. Work it out!"

I wish i had seen that he doesnt mince his words that feller does he

Long may he continue doing it, love him or hate him he's a personality not like the aussie robots who analyse the game to death.

He is an idiot, but in a good way.



It will be a sad day when he hangs up his mic imo.

'And remember kids, Stevo says don't do drugs...'

Drugs are bad. M'kay!

I am all for union bashing, but I have been questioning his sanity and knoweledge of the modern game for some time. One of his comments on Friday night summed it up for me. Cas were six points ahead against Shudds, two tackles left with about three mins to go. Stevo said "I wouldn't go for the drop goal.!" Cas did just that and won the match. Why wouldn't you go for the drop goal in that situation, when it is as good as a try?

Stevo in "don't go for the one pointer" shocker. He normally suggests a drop goal in the first half

Stevo is embarassing to our sport IMO, I honestly think I would do a better job.

That's just what rugby league needs to represent it in the media, another flat-capper who uses valuable air time making derogatory remarks about another sport.

Yeah, cos its not like other sports commentators make those remarks about RL.

do they?

who? when?

Really?

A couple of high profile snipes from Inverdale and Jones apart, I don't remember the likes of Barnes and Morris, or Lloyd and Gower taking potshots at League when they're supposed to be talking about their own sports?

But its the high profile anchors that people remember the comments of, its them that direct programme content.

The "pundits" are of little import in these things.

And how many other RL commentators make derisory comments about RU?

How many other RL commentators get half an hour every week to promote the game, only to waste part of it going off on one?

He's got personality and gets people talking.

People need to take themselves a little less seriously.

Point taken

I am not going to admonish him for his comments though no matter how much I wish he was stopped from commentating.

Barnes & Inverdale are the old school League-bashers, but Guscott & Healey love a pop at us too.

Thing is, when they make snide remarks about TGG and league > union converts (distinctly remember Barnes slagging Billy Whizz on his first appearance for England RU against Italy), I can't take offence. I just see it as them showing their total naivity. But to see Stevo do the same thing only suggests to me that he's as big a moron as they are

He does nothing for the popularity of the game outside RL and very few RL fans think he talks anything but rubbish.

Next time you go back to Aus Stevo, do us all a favour and book a one way (...and take Eddie with ya!)

An extremely knowledgable bloke imo, yes he's a bit bonkers but i personally think he's great.
It wont be the same when he retires

Agreed. Stevo has a level head, is not afraid to speak his mind on certain issues and above all is extremely enthusiastic about the game as well as providing entertainment. Exactly what a colour commentator should be. Who cares if some of his ideas are a bit outdated. I can't believe that people would prefer wooden pundits or 'journalism-course' morons like Dave Woods.

Actually talking to people who don't watch League and they think Stevo is fantastic on SSN.

I also think his segment is rather good, and far better then Martin uh uh Offiah on Sunday.

C'mon... Truth is, they're all gash. But then you could say the same thing about Andy Gray or Dewi Morris. The common denominator is Sky.

Still, if it's a choice between Stevo and Chris Warren (recently made redundant I guess - having moved to Sultana Sports), I know who I'd choose. I'd put my mortgage on Stevo!

All my mates down ere are keen on RL but predominantly watch other sports. They all think it's the likes of Stevo and Ray French that put them off watching the game for so many years, and even now ask me why we persist with them. Especially when trying to attract new audiences, who couldn't care less about League/Union rivalry and actually enjoy a bit of analysis, as opposed to semi-coherent ranting.

I actually like Dave Woods but he's one of the few from that category.
Stevo's also done so much in and for the game it's hard not to respect him.