StandOffHalf

I thought that it was probably something like this. Johnstone isn't a 'foreign' name. Cotric is quite different as the 'C' is mispronounced and generally accepted in the Anglosphere as a hard 'c'.

No, I got your post I liked him as an announcer. Thought he added to the sunny vibe at the ground.

Yes, I think those who say that him saying he was open to both somehow represents a lack of passion or commitment are misguided. I hope he goes well in Origin and makes one of the teams at the end of the year. He clearly is proud of his English and his Australian links. I think, being honest, that he would elevate the English squad more than he would the Aussie one. He would certainly add something.

To be fair, the pronunciation of a name has little or nothing to do with being familiar with the intricacies of the game.

Are you suggesting that it's the announcer trolling TJ?

A fantastic turnout by the Wakefield fans and they were treated to a fine showing. Kudos to the Wakefield announcer as well. I thought he was very good in providing announcements throughout, and I liked that he wished the away fans a safe journey home to Warrington at the conclusion. A nice brand of football from Wakefield on this sunny afternoon.

I'd imagine that's because Alicia is a name in many languages. Anyway, good luck to TJ.

Comms going overboard on saying his name. Takes some getting used to saying it in that manner, I suppose. The ball promotion and movement from Wakey has been fun to watch in the last 10-15 minutes, even though the game has long been decided. No putting the cue in the rack.

Both are correct.

I love how Johnstone steps out of tackles and shows his speed and elusiveness. A real strength of his game and dazzling. ''Like a bar of soap'' indeed. Exuberant ball movement from all the Wakefield players. This is a big score.

He's perfectly entitled to be wrong, hehe!

Cozza to Pratt, after the spill from Dufty. Cozza looks a big thing, with some poise.

Wow, what a magic ball from young Frenchman Mathieu Cozza to flick it around the corner as he went to ground! Griffin over for his second. Big score now. Lino has been cutting a swathe through this game. Everything coming off him.

It sounds ignorant, but if he wants his name to be mis-pronounced, then fair enough I suppose.