Fellow rugby league commentators have paid tribute to Paul Vautin following his retirement from Nine.
Paul Vautin was an outstanding player and premiership winning Captain… he coached QLD to state or origins most miraculous win …. And also happens to be one of the best people I’ve ever met … not to mention 25 years hosting a successful TV show …what a career!
— Andrew Moore (@GibsMoore) November 30, 2024
I’ve been lucky to work with some wonderful people over the decades. None better than the great Paul Vautin. A genius on TV and a gentlemen off camera. Congrats on a stellar career Fat. Enjoy hanging with the family & strolling the fairways in retirement @NRLonNine #thatlldome
— Mathew Thompson (@MathewJThompson) November 30, 2024
Phil Gould:
Paul Vautin …
Champion bloke … One of a kind …
I’ve always said about Paul, that it takes a smart man to play the fool …
Paul had the smart football brain, but was able to entertain the masses with his humour and unique personality … He made football fun … Through the Channel 9 Footy Show and his individual commentary style, Fatty sold our game to millions of people over the years … It was an incredible example of talent recruitment when Channel Nine Sports Boss Gary Burns decided to employ this bloke to be the face of rugby league TV … What a masterstroke … An outstanding career as a representative class player, Manly Premiership winning Captain, legend State of Origin Coach, Prime Time TV show host, outstanding commentator, comedian, genuine true-blue Aussie … Well done Fat … Best wishes to you and your family for many happy years ahead …
Congratulations to my good mate Paul Vautin on a terrific career. Enjoy retirement mate and thanks for providing us with so much great entertainment for many years. And on a personal note, Paul provided me support and advice and many laughs. A great man. @NRLonNine pic.twitter.com/9g6tM9CJ6m
— Peter Psaltis (@peterp79) November 30, 2024
Psaltis also posted a photo of Vautin being inducted into Queensland Sport Hall of Fame last week.
