Michael Slater dumped from Channel 7 commentary team

[holybishop]

Channel 7 drops MICHAEL SLATER from cricket line-up after 'temper' issues

The decision to part ways with Slater comes after several concerning incidents in recent years involving the former Australian Test batting star.

tvblackbox.com.au

 

[Power Raid]

I think he has had issues with bi-polar and separately drugs

regardless of what is behind this issue, I hope it all works out for the guy

 

[Gethelred]

 

[Gethelred]

I think he has had issues with bi-polar and separately drugs

regardless of what is behind this issue, I hope it all works out for the guy

Stop making me feel guilty for celebrating his absence from the commentary team!

 

[hawkman]

Now if they could just get rid of Fleming it wouldn't be half bad.

While they are at it they could clear out most of their AFL commentators that would be nice

 

[Chaisa]

Well, 7 became a much more appealing channel to watch!

All jokes aside, hopefully he can get the help he needs.

 

[Kappa]

Best news I’ve heard all summer. Talentless hack who got a high paying job coz he had connections. Good riddance

 

[eltrain]

Sounds to me like the ‘blood on your hands’ outburst is being trotted out as an excuse to hide the real reason he was sacked - namely that he’s a terrible commentator who makes people change channels or hit the mute button whenever he is in the box.

 

[NSWCROW]

Half-Full = Gone from 7
Half-empty = Will end up on Fox

 

[Richard Pryor]

I think he has had issues with bi-polar and separately drugs

regardless of what is behind this issue, I hope it all works out for the guy

Yeah, his exit from cricket has always struck me as quite tragic. Poor bloke was suffering from undiagnosed mental illness and Waugh's handling of it was very callous (to be fair Waugh didn't know he was actually ill at the time but still).

 

[Moonwatcher]

I think he has had issues with bi-polar and separately drugs

regardless of what is behind this issue, I hope it all works out for the guy

Just needs another Porsche.

 

[Belnakor]

Yeah, his exit from cricket has always struck me as quite tragic. Poor bloke was suffering from undiagnosed mental illness and Waugh's handling of it was very callous (to be fair Waugh didn't know he was actually ill at the time but still).

gilly threw him under the bus.

but you know this is elite sport and sometimes sacrifices need to be made.

 

[deanc]

Yeah, his exit from cricket has always struck me as quite tragic. Poor bloke was suffering from undiagnosed mental illness and Waugh's handling of it was very callous (to be fair Waugh didn't know he was actually ill at the time but still).

At the risk of protracting a debate - being well read on that era, Slater had some major off field issues happening (drug use/adultery/pending divorce etc.) before Waugh dumped him for the 5th Ashes test in 2001.
Bizarrely, his omission had little to do with his actual batting form at the time, it was more related to his off-field behavior and poor attitude during that tour, yes some of this may or not have been related to his mild bipolar condition...

 

[Van_Dyke]

Slater was seemingly barely in the box over 19/20 and 20/21 compared to the early days on 7, something was clearly up, would be surprised if the blood on the hands comment had anything to do with it and I suspect they were just waiting for him to finish his contract

 

[BronCrow]

Half-Full = Gone from 7
Half-empty = Will end up on Fox

If Warney and Junior have any say in it, he will be on Fox.

 

[BStaff17]

There were rumours after the first summer channel 7 had the coverage that a lot of crew and support staff were shocked at the mood swings.

This was back in 2019

So i suspect they haven't been keen on re-signing him for a while

Michael Slater keeps commentary job for World Cup after flight drama | Sporting News Australia

Michael Slater will not be directly involved with Channel Nine's commentary for the upcoming World Cup in England but will play a role in their coverage through the ICC's global feed service.

www.sportingnews.com

 

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[Crashy]

Now arrested on domestic violence charges


I would say that would be enough to get him booted from the commentary team but the same network employs Wayne Carey

 

[BronCrow]

Now arrested on domestic violence charges


I would say that would be enough to get him booted from the commentary team but the same network employs Wayne Carey

Funnily enough, Carey and Slater went to school together in Wagga.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Seems like a good guy.

 

[Richard Pryor]

Wonder if the channel knee it was coming down the pipeline

 

[Hamingja]

Wonder if the channel knee it was coming down the pipeline

Undoubtedly

 

[Cyber_punk]

Don't really watch much cricket these days so can't say I ever knew of his issues. Always seemed to have it together in his nine days.

 

[Kipz]

Love the choice of picture

 

[The hands of stone]

Guys had long standing issues for 20-25 years , pretty well known amongst people who played with and against him.

Wasnt too much of a suprise to see this unfortunately