AFL media

[Booney]

Jason Bennett cut by Channel 7.

[gadj1976]

Jason Bennett cut by Channel 7.

I think he's a really good caller. So that makes sense for 7 to give him the flick.

He was doing the VFL calls wasn't he?

[wenchbarwer]

And Shane Crawford is now going to be commentating...

[Brodlach]

And Shane Crawford is now going to be commentating...

He can’t string a sentence together, I’m glad I do not watch 7.

[Lightning McQueen]

Jason Bennett cut by Channel 7.

Knife attacks everywhere nowadays.

[Jim05]

Jason Bennett cut by Channel 7.

Knife attacks everywhere nowadays.

I only just realised Southern cross merged with C7 a month ago.
Explains a lot of the cross promotions and staff jumping between the two platforms

[mighty_tiger_79]

Jason Bennett cut by Channel 7.

I think he's a really good caller. So that makes sense for 7 to give him the flick.

He was doing the VFL calls wasn't he?

Yeah, that was his main role and now no VFL on ch7.

[Booney]

The Channel 7 2026 footy promo is f*cking awful. Whoever thought that was a good idea....

[wenchbarwer]

The Channel 7 2026 footy promo is f*cking awful. Whoever thought that was a good idea....

I'll go out on a limb, a lot of what Channel 7 does regarding the AFL is f*cking awful.

They're lucky the game sells itself, because they do it zero favours.

[Brodlach]

The Channel 7 2026 footy promo is f*cking awful. Whoever thought that was a good idea....

I'll go out on a limb, a lot of what Channel 7 does regarding the AFL is f*cking awful.

They're lucky the game sells itself, because they do it zero favours.

Foxtel worth every cent for their football coverage

[Spargo]

The Channel 7 2026 footy promo is f*cking awful. Whoever thought that was a good idea....

I'll go out on a limb, a lot of what Channel 7 does regarding the AFL is f*cking awful.

They're lucky the game sells itself, because they do it zero favours.

Foxtel worth every cent for their football coverage

Always has been.

[Booney]

Was only a matter of time before Gorringe made a meal of something.

[Lightning McQueen]

Was only a matter of time before Gorringe made a meal of something.

I liked him until the Legends game, acted like a f****** knobhead that night and has been a consistent performer since then.

Despite my dislike for Hughesy, what Gorringe done was wrong and cowardice, the Legends game should be reserved for past players, the word "influencer" shits me to tears.

I remember years ago Lleyton Hewitt and Guy Sebastian played in a slowdown, the Port players were told they weren't allowed to tackle either of them, one of them took the piss and tried to make the opposition look stupid, it wasn't well recieved.

[wenchbarwer]

Was only a matter of time before Gorringe made a meal of something.

I liked him until the Legends game, acted like a f****** knobhead that night and has been a consistent performer since then.

Despite my dislike for Hughesy, what Gorringe done was wrong and cowardice, the Legends game should be reserved for past players, the word "influencer" shits me to tears.

I remember years ago Lleyton Hewitt and Guy Sebastian played in a slowdown, the Port players were told they weren't allowed to tackle either of them, one of them took the piss and tried to make the opposition look stupid, it wasn't well recieved.

According to the "comedian" Hughesy, the damage was done earlier by Embley, not Gorringe. But, agree that interlopers and 10 game footballers/media performers (looking at you too, Fitzy) should be excluded from the proceedings, or kept to one per side. The old Russell Gilbert cameos in the original Whitten Games were very good.

I guess it's about getting eyeballs on the game, though, as in the end it's about fundraising. Be interesting to see if the dollars matched the crowd increase this year.

For the most part, I like Gorringe. Footy media these days is either boring or clickbait merchants

[Brodlach]

Poor mans Fitzy

[Booney]

Was only a matter of time before Gorringe made a meal of something.

For the most part, I like Gorringe. Footy media these days is either boring or clickbait merchants

Agreed, my comment wasn't meant to be one of dislike, anything that challenges the old guard I'm ok with, more an observation that it was, in fact, a matter of time before he pushed too far.

[wenchbarwer]

Was only a matter of time before Gorringe made a meal of something.

For the most part, I like Gorringe. Footy media these days is either boring or clickbait merchants

Agreed, my comment wasn't meant to be one of dislike, anything that challenges the old guard I'm ok with, more an observation that it was, in fact, a matter of time before he pushed too far.

He clearly resonates with the younger generation, my kids think he's hilarious, and I've been dragged kicking & screaming into the 21st century by them.

His take on Matty Lloyd was brilliant, loved Lloydy as a footballer but as a media pundit, the bloke is home brand vanilla.

His comments about Gerard Whately paints the main as an egotist, and a fragile one at that. This week should make for interesting viewing, hopefully

[Lightning McQueen]

According to the "comedian" Hughesy, the damage was done earlier by Embley, not Gorringe. But, agree that interlopers and 10 game footballers/media performers (looking at you too, Fitzy) should be excluded from the proceedings, or kept to one per side. The old Russell Gilbert cameos in the original Whitten Games were very good.

I guess it's about getting eyeballs on the game, though, as in the end it's about fundraising. Be interesting to see if the dollars matched the crowd increase this year.

For the most part, I like Gorringe. Footy media these days is either boring or clickbait merchants

Yeah, Gorringe's act looked in very poor taste though, I agree, a little cameo from a Russell Gilbert/Strauchnie is acceptable but f*** me, soon they'll have celebrity cats playing.

I think Gorringe has gotten too big for himself and tries too hard, that's just me though, I can see why and respect other opinons of him.

[wenchbarwer]

According to the "comedian" Hughesy, the damage was done earlier by Embley, not Gorringe. But, agree that interlopers and 10 game footballers/media performers (looking at you too, Fitzy) should be excluded from the proceedings, or kept to one per side. The old Russell Gilbert cameos in the original Whitten Games were very good.

I guess it's about getting eyeballs on the game, though, as in the end it's about fundraising. Be interesting to see if the dollars matched the crowd increase this year.

For the most part, I like Gorringe. Footy media these days is either boring or clickbait merchants

Yeah, Gorringe's act looked in very poor taste though, I agree, a little cameo from a Russell Gilbert/Strauchnie is acceptable but f*** me, soon they'll have celebrity cats playing.

I think Gorringe has gotten too big for himself and tries too hard, that's just me though, I can see why and respect other opinons of him.

It did look terrible, I was surprised afterwards to hear that it was Embley's bump that did the initial damage. Just goes to show you that vegan diets aren't all they're cracked up to be!

I thought having Shirvo out there was a bigger embarrassment, at least previous celebs could actually kick the bloody ball

[mighty_tiger_79]

According to the "comedian" Hughesy, the damage was done earlier by Embley, not Gorringe. But, agree that interlopers and 10 game footballers/media performers (looking at you too, Fitzy) should be excluded from the proceedings, or kept to one per side. The old Russell Gilbert cameos in the original Whitten Games were very good.

I guess it's about getting eyeballs on the game, though, as in the end it's about fundraising. Be interesting to see if the dollars matched the crowd increase this year.

For the most part, I like Gorringe. Footy media these days is either boring or clickbait merchants

Yeah, Gorringe's act looked in very poor taste though, I agree, a little cameo from a Russell Gilbert/Strauchnie is acceptable but f*** me, soon they'll have celebrity cats playing.

I think Gorringe has gotten too big for himself and tries too hard, that's just me though, I can see why and respect other opinons of him.

Dont upset Armchair