Of course who could forget that. Sadly, Brett Kirk’s time at Seven lasted just one year as he later went on to become an assistant coach at Fremantle (and later his old club the Sydney Swans).
Mick Malthouse’s time as a Seven expert also lasted one year as he later became coach of Carlton in 2013.
Though unlikely, I think Seven could lure Michael Christian back into commentary, if he’s up for it. This would mean that he would need to give up his role as the AFL’s Match Review Officer.
Not until he disappears forever. He’s so awful and lacks talent. He’s not even a real sports broadcaster.
Chrisso was Ten’s best caller by a mile, had style too, added BT-esque excitement to calls and did not come from a media/journalism background like Ten’s others (BT and Chrisso ex-player play-by-play callers… Detect a pattern?)
Am I misremembering or did Daicos call PBP for 10 in the first year or two before Lane became a full time caller there?
Christian was great though and severely underrated as a caller. Dunno if he still has ‘it’ or not but it’d be great to see him have another go at it.
Always enjoyed Christian’s commentary but wouldn’t say he was BT-esque - he was much, much better and had spent several years on ABC Radio honing his commentary craft. He’s certainly one of the better former players turned pbp commentator.
Yes he did.
There are multiple in house options
Nah he won’t given his LM commitments.
I think these guys deserve a few games as a fill in
While she’d be great, I doubt they’d have her do PBP as her first introduction into the men’s game team.
Please dear god no, his SANFL commentary is horrific.
Yeah + Tim Lane & Andy Maher who are contracted with 7 for cricket etc. So I don’t think they would hire someone from anywhere else for a temporary role.
My guess is that Nigel Carmody might do some games when it doesn’t affect his VFL commitments. Al Nicholson only did around 10 games this season? So it’s not big work load to cover.
They also tried Matt Hill a couple of years ago so could see him being an option too.
Tbh I think the most likely scenario is expanded roles for Bennett and Nicholson with Carmody or Hill doing a match or two if required.
Wasn’t he also one of the Triple M OG’s in the late 90s alongside McGuire, BT and Quarters?
He actually stopped doing football calls for seven on SANFL coverage mid-season in 2023.
He was on Triple M, but I thought that was later during his time at 10. Also worked with AW for a while.
Yes as did Quarters, I think 2013
Speaking of Seven’s commentary team, I think Seven should make a play for Nick Riewoldt when he returns to Australia at some point next year (as he’s indicated his intentions are to return home next year). Obviously he’s not a play-by-play caller, but he’d be a great addition to the special comments team.
I believe that’s on the cards anyway, don’t think he’d be welcomed back to Fox Footy if rumours of his workplace conduct are proven correct. He’d be a great get for Seven though, and would work well with their experts.
Here is the fixture for week 1 of 2023 AFLW finals (all times AEDT)
Ruby Schleicher from Fox Footy was on 7’s halftime coverage
Is she full time at Fox? Maybe she is doing a bit of freelance
