Beijing Winter Olympics Coverage

[Tom_TV7]

@melbviewer

The bloke has hosted some fairly significant events. Think that makes him experienced. His knowledge and research is excellent.

But in absolutely NO WAY is he ‘one of the best’. Let’s not get into that debate again because I’m sure there’s plenty of consensus about this fella’s presenting skills.

[cmo]

@TV.Cynic

Much-admired and respected sports broadcasters Hamish McLachlan a

He is neither admired or respected. He’s woeful.
They need to phase him out somehow rather than giving him these plum gigs. What a ridiculous assertion to make given he has no real pedigree in sports broadcasting.

[Tom_TV7]

@cmo

They need to phase him out somehow rather than giving him these plum gigs.

He belongs in the dinosaur category of Seven personalities. Ala needs to be put out to pastures for some true talents.

[BigVic]

Not a fan of Hamish McLachlan. Georgie Parker has a big role with a late night program.

[Jeffmister]

@cmo

What a ridiculous assertion to make given he has no real pedigree in sports broadcasting.

You’re referencing a press release - most statements included in such releases are (by nature) spun to an inch of their life. In this case, it wasn’t like Seven was going to say “Horrible person and awful sports broadcaster Hamish McLachlan”.

[TV.Cynic]

Week commencing 6 February 2022

Sunday 6 February
Sydney, Melbourne
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 2

Brisbane
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Day Session - Day 2
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 2

Adelaide
09:30 AM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Day Session - Day 2
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06:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 2

Perth
07:00 AM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Day Session - Day 2
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Monday 7 February
Sydney, Melbourne
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 3

Brisbane
04:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 3
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06:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 3

Adelaide
05:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 3
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Perth
05:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 3
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Tuesday 8 February
Sydney, Melbourne
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 4

Brisbane
04:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 4
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06:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 4

Adelaide
05:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 4
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Perth
05:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 4
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Wednesday 9 February
Sydney, Melbourne
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 5

Brisbane
04:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 5
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06:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 5

Adelaide
05:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 5
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Perth
05:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 5
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Thursday 10 February
Sydney, Melbourne
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 6

Brisbane
04:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 6
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06:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 6

Adelaide
05:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 6
07:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 6

Perth
05:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 6
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Late Session - Day 6

Friday 11 February
Sydney, Melbourne
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 7

Brisbane
04:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 7
05:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 7
06:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 7

Adelaide
05:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 7
07:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 7

Perth
05:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 7
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Late Session - Day 7

Saturday 12 February
Sydney, Melbourne
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 8

Brisbane
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Day Session - Day 8
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 8

Adelaide
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Day Session - Day 8
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Evening Session - Day 8

Perth
07:00 AM - 09:00 AM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Day Session - Day 8
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Night Session - Day 8

[JohnsonTV]

Mel McLaughlin had arrived in Beijing and filed a report on an Australian team member testing positive to COVID.

UPDATE 1/2: it was Tahli Gill who initially tested positive, but negative results in follow-up tests have allowed Chinese authorities to allow her to compete in mixed curling with Dean Hewitt, with competition starting on Wednesday.

[Axeyman]

Jacqui Felgate flew out for Beijing last night

[JohnsonTV]

Andrew Gaze

[BJT2]

Is the main studio presentation (again) done from Melbourne?

[Jeffmister]

Yep. However, think the late night portion with Basil Zempilas and Georgie Parker will be presented from Perth.

[parano1a]

@BigVic

Georgie Parker has a big role with a late night program.

The actress from Home and Away, A Country Practice and All Saints?

[parano1a]

@Jeffmister

You’re referencing a press release - most statements included in such releases are (by nature) spun to an inch of their life. In this case, it wasn’t like Seven was going to say “Horrible person and awful sports broadcaster Hamish McLachlan”.

Hamish edits his own Wikipedia page frequently, maybe he demanded to write the press release himself.

[T-Mac]

@parano1a

@BigVic

Georgie Parker has a big role with a late night program.

The actress from Home and Away, A Country Practice and All Saints?

No, the ex-Hockeyroo and AFLW player.
Georgie Parker (field hockey) - Wikipedia

[VictorianSun]

Surely not? Wow

[BigVic]

She had a stint in AFLW with Collingwood

[parano1a]

There were numerous reports following the Tokyo Olympics last year that Hamish and Abbey didn’t get along and there was a lot of tension on set. It will be interesting to see if they are paired together again.

[Tom_TV7]

@parano1a

There were numerous reports following the Tokyo Olympics last year that Hamish and Abbey didn’t get along and there was a lot of tension on set.

Honestly any sports presenter of quality would stay far away from that bloke as possible.

[Axeyman]

It has already been announced that they are doing evenings together

[JohnsonTV]

@Jeffmister

think the late night portion with Basil Zempilas and Georgie Parker will be presented from Perth.

Looks like they will host Seven’s opening telecast (mixed curling prelims) tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/georgieparker/status/1488100873192742914

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