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RIP Drew Morphett

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Oh, that's so sad to hear that he has passed.

He was such a good commentator and, of course, was one of the ones who covered a variety of sports with excellence rather than specializing in just one.

RIP. :(
 

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Absolutely shocked.

Wasn't he still calling for the ABC? or someone else?


Absolute legend and definitely main board worthy.

Legend.
 
The Passion Drew had for the various sports he covered shone through in his calling. Had so much class, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm compared to the majority of commentators we're stuck with today.
One of the greats
It's a joke that we are lumbered with the clowns commentating now, Morphett was a quality performer who was so far above the clowns on our stations today.
 
Poor Neroli Meadows on FoxNews looks very upset and the then the lady after accidentally said that he was 96 instead of 69.

Was one of the better commentators, will be missed.

She sounds absolutely shattered

RIP Drew, absolute champion
 
Also shock horror that a career pro commentator has this sort of reaction to his death.

Turning massive amounts of ex-footballers into play-by-play commentators is ridiculous.

We may never see another bloke like him because of the utter shit current football media landscape.

RIP.
 
Genuinely saddened, a major part of growing up and watching the footy. Morphett was a great broadcaster in many sports, i hope the AFL recognise his contribution to our game.:(

Was just reading his bio and it's staggering to discover he was axed by Seven and the ABC.
"He joined the Seven Network in 1988 and commentated Australian rules football matches until he was discharged by Seven after the 2000 season. He worked for ABC radio as part of their ABC Grandstand team until being made redundant in 2014.
How could you make him redundant? A bloke who broadcast Test Cricket, Olympic games, Swimming, Footy etc.. The majority of drop kicks calling sport today wouldn't hold a candle to Drew Morphett. Who runs these organizations? Maybe he failed the psyche test put together by the HR department?
R.I.P to a great caller of our game.
 
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Watching Carlton Vs Geelong at Princes Park from '95 right now when I saw this thread. Was just thinking how good a commentator he was.
 
Fantastic commentator, wish the current crop were as good as he was. Very much enjoyed the recent Winners Rebooted.
 
I remember Drew Morphett commentating WAFL with Jim Fitzmaurice decades ago. Later on he was great hosting the Winners and calling VFL/AFL.
Thanks for the memories Drew.
 

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Damn good commentator, great voice and could relay excitement in a game beautifully not forced.. RIP Drew
 

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