Do we need a crowd noise only function when watching games?

[Roogene]

Honestly the commentating is total appalling these days. If one side is on top they spend their whole time literally talking up the opposition to the point where they are barracking for them. And when it comes to the umpiring they just ignore blatant mistakes, clearly under instruction from the AFL. Others who have made calls about certain teams/players openly barrack (Hello Kingy!!). Some openly cry when their former team loses (hello Luke Hodge).

All I want is the atmosphere, so how about it, with smart TV's surely we can have the crowd only option. It would let the networks know what the punters think of them.

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

They had it 20 years ago. TV has gone downhill since then

 

[enzso]

It's a simple fix. Listen in 5.1 and unplug or mute your centre channel.

 

[happy_eagle]

 

[Mentallo]

Anyone know Derrrrrwaynes username on here so he can view this??

 

[Pocket Terrace]

I would watch every game with this option. Which is why they won’t do it. The AFL controlled talking heads wouldn’t have the opportunity to dramatise and sensationalise things like the live ladder, or how much of a carnival vibe gather round was.

Or bullshit like-
Rompingwins: “Daisy’s out on the ground with Danger.”
Daisy: “Thanks Hame. Paddy, how are you feeling about this one?”
Dangerfield: “Yeah, feeling pretty good.”
Daisy: “Back to you boys upstairs.”
Rompingwins: “It’s great access.”

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

I attend a footy match I don't need people in my ear telling me what I'm already seeing.