Morning slot is down from 4.4 to 3.1
Whateley leaves ABC for SEN
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Because Whaletely has been absent so much it's hard to take much from his figure. Reckon it has been an error of judgement not to have bedded down his role though. As I do allowing him a 4 day week.
The really concerning figure is breakfast as it's Lyon and Watson's second year and they've made no impact. Most stations regard breakfast as the key program as it sets the pattern for the rest of the day. Frankly, I don't think Lyon cuts it as a talk radio host. Maher is another who must be a concern as he's not new to the shift he's doing.
The really concerning figure is breakfast as it's Lyon and Watson's second year and they've made no impact. Most stations regard breakfast as the key program as it sets the pattern for the rest of the day. Frankly, I don't think Lyon cuts it as a talk radio host. Maher is another who must be a concern as he's not new to the shift he's doing.
TheGreatBarryB
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Holy sh*t, Lehmo replacing Whateley hosting all AFL shows on ABC! Lehmo??!! WTF?
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl...abc-s-afl-radio-programs-20180314-p4z4b4.html
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl...abc-s-afl-radio-programs-20180314-p4z4b4.html
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That's out of a very leftward field.
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Had to check it wasn't April 1st. Bizarre decision.
It's bizarre. Guthrie is really stuffing-up what was a great organisation. Trumble will be more than pleased with her work so far.
In the spirit of balance shouldn't they have to get a good comedian to host Friday nights then?
Whateley coming in off the long run here - magnificent radio capturing all the shame and disgust in South Africa.
It is perfect. He and Craig have got this 110% right.
Captured the mood of the the town perfectly
Yeah - it's why radio is the supreme, instant, broadcasting tool and why Whateley is one of the best at it. Compelling stuff.
The ABC will be forever bewildered that they let him slip away.
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It's events like overnight which make talkback king.
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Link to what Whately said?
It's farkin long.
It's mostly talkback callers, but I think there are a couple of interviews, toohttps://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=181800
It reminds me of the time Seven let the late Brian Naylor go to Nine in 1977. Naylor led Nine to a very long period of domination on the 6pm news ratings. In retrospect, the ABC should've fought a lot harder to keep Gerard Whateley on the network, because AAA+ commentators like Whateley are extremely hard to find.
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It is weird listening to him commentate and hearing him talking about buying chicken nuggets. 
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Really managed to set the mood and gave a concise opinion without any overboard stuff.
A little seriously? Bloke talks about sporting controversies like he is on the UN security council post 9/11.
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TheGreatBarryB
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Whateley needs to move to breakfast to discuss topical events such as is. Wasted at 9am slot.
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i do not disagree with your post.
As pretentious as he is, Whateley has been a big asset for the station this week in covering the cricket ball tampering saga. Big advantage to have someone who knows the sport well instead of a footy type who knows only superficial facts about it.
