the number of years the ‘voice of rugby’ Bill McLaren worked at the BBC.
139 the record number of Tests George Gregan played for Australia.
Communicating
Stats On-Air
Statistics provide a crucial role in establishing the credibility of commentary analysis and give authority to the insight of the play-by-play action. The viewer expects to learn something new and be informed of the significance of what is unfolding on their screens. The Breakdown can help you find that narrative which differentiates yourself from other commentators and support your editorial agenda.
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Allan Border’s all-time record for longest streak of Test matches as captain.
Creating a
Verbal Dialogue
The Breakdown can work with you to create a verbal dialogue that offers a breadth and depth of statistical insight in a clear and concise manner. Choosing the right stat and placing it in its relevant context is the challenge for every commentator; The Breakdown can help identify the most important information and how best to verbally communicate it on-air.
SERVICES FOR
COMMENTATORS
Preparatory
Research
Subscribe to a Media Kit & Match Note service ahead of the event to get all the pre-match information you need to decide the angle you want to take in commentary.
In-Game
Analysis
Get immediate statistical reaction to events as they happen during play. Real-time analysis, including milestones and records broken can be delivered as soon as they occur so you can communicate the information before anyone else.
Full-time
Reaction
Get the key stats from the match as soon as the full-time siren goes so you can deliver the most unique insights and analysis possible. The Breakdown can help you summarize the most important information from the performance, and provide answers as to why the result occurred.
Broadcast Analysis
The distribution of research and analysis for radio commentators ahead of Wallabies Test matches.