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Norm Smith Medallist
- Jun 21, 2015
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In the wake of trying to erase the 2015 Grand Final from memory, ive watched a couple of big Eagles matches (94 GF, 2006 Geelong game) and one of the things that makes a game great to watch on replay is the commentators. But it can also take a bit of the gloss off a great memory if they commentators are rubbish (2015 QF against Hawks).
If I were to pick my ideal commentary team for my team playing in a grand final that won, these are the commentators from both TV and Radio that I would want calling the game:
Main
Special comments:
Honourable mentions: Tim Lane and Eddie McGuire when they arent calling Magpie or Carlton games.
Over to you bigfooty. If your team was playing on Grand Final day and won, and certain phrases were to be etched into your memory forever (LEO BARRY YOU STAR), which commentators would you want in the box, both main and special comments?
If I were to pick my ideal commentary team for my team playing in a grand final that won, these are the commentators from both TV and Radio that I would want calling the game:
Main
- Anthony Hudson: been the best in the business ever since the unfortunate passing of Clyton Grybas. Knows how to enhance passages of play, and when to tone it down. Has the voice for calling spectacular plays.
- Gerard Whately: knows his footy, no nonsense accurate calling of the game. Articulate commentator who should be on the television broadcast.
- Drew Morphett: i consider the most underrated footy commentator. Gets genuinely excited in commentating the best players from all teams. No bullcrap bias.
Special comments:
- Wayne Carey: calls it as he sees it. Even great players are called out for bad plays. Doesnt get sucked into the boys club sheep mentality.
- Peter Bell: the most knowledgeable footy personality ive ever heard. Gun football player, and probably even better footy analyst. Could easily coach an AFL team.
Honourable mentions: Tim Lane and Eddie McGuire when they arent calling Magpie or Carlton games.
Over to you bigfooty. If your team was playing on Grand Final day and won, and certain phrases were to be etched into your memory forever (LEO BARRY YOU STAR), which commentators would you want in the box, both main and special comments?
