Booney wrote:Media figure and former Richmond star Nathan Brown delved into rare territory when he put forward a list of former footy stars — in commentary, radio, digital, newspapers and podcasts — and their estimated salaries.
Equal 10: Wayne Carey, $500,000
Triple M, Channel 7 and The Age
An astute special comments man and one of the greatest to ever play the game, Carey offers up solid insights on Channel 7 every Friday night.
Equal 10: Jason Dunstall, $500,000
Fox Footy and Triple M
Affectionately referred to as Chief, the Hawks legend is becoming a fan favourite showing his wit and softer side across Bounce, radio and Instagram.
9: Nick Riewoldt, $550,000
Fox Footy and other media
Saints champion has made a seamless transition to the commentary chair and is also cooking up a bigger profile via an upcoming stint on Celebrity MasterChef.
8: Matthew Lloyd, $600,000
Channel 9, 3AW and AFL website
A multi-talented performer across various platforms, the Bombers great isn’t afraid to go hard and call it as he sees it.
7: Brian Taylor, $650,000
Channel 7 and Triple M
Now considered Channel 7’s chief commentator without Bruce McAvaney beside him, BT continues to hit the mark for many viewers
6: Tim Watson, $675,000
SEN and Channel 7
The Essendon legend joins Garry Lyon each morning for their SEN breakfast show and is also a staple Seven News fixture.
5: James Brayshaw, $1 million
Channel 7 and Triple M
One of the most colourful callers on television, Brayshaw can do it all across cricket and footy, TV and radio.
4: Mark Howard, $1.05 million
Fox Sports (footy and cricket), Triple M and Howie Games podcast
A versatile cricket and footy commentator who has also made a big impression in the podcast world with his top-rating interview series, Howie Games.
3: Garry Lyon, $1.15 million
SEN and Fox Footy
One of the most polished performers, Lyon was always destined to work in media across television and radio.
2: Brendan Fevola, $1.2 million
Fox FM
A much-loved character on the field, Fev clearly has a big fan base in retirement with this top-rating radio gig over the past six years.
1: Jonathan Brown, $1.5 million
Nova and Fox Footy
Regarded as one of the great blokes in the industry, it’s no surprise the Lions legend is getting bang for his buck.
That was a piss take he did a few weeks back on triple m's Friday night huddle. Also did it a couple of months ago