I feel as though JB and BT are such better commentators when calling on MMM.

I don't care if women are or aren't involved in AFL, but why do people say they "need to be involved in AFL" there's no reason they HAVE to be, they have AFLW. Just pick the best people.

Huddo, Bruce, Commetti with Lethal on specials would be grouse.

BT and JB are aware they're different on radio to tv. Theyve mentioned it that they are made to reign it in on t.v they call him "triple m Jim and channel 7 jim" as if he has alter egos.

Brayshaw is not a commentator, get him off.

Honestly I feel bad for journos more than anything, my mum was a news reporter and camped outside of a singer's house while she was sick to get her editor the updates first, and I feel like the lower level journos are forced to feed into McClure and Newman and co's narratives, it has to be tiring working like that

The hate that Bruce got was actually crazy. He's one of the greatest commentators of all time across the board.

100%

There's too many classic moments. "Jesaulenko you beauty" It's actually kinda awkward with woman in the commentary booth, they don't have banter with the guys, never played the sport and just aren't as good. Completely agree it's ruining the viewing experience

How does a racist, sexist private school boy get picked up by 9 as chief football reporter? Oh wait

gotta say Seven's commentary of the Swans vs GWS was awful --- i prefer the Guys who do the Adelaide or Melbourne games and as for the goose interupts people in the change rooms nah not for me.

Let's not be dummy's and call it out. Woke crap killed our game. No alpha males allowed .it's why they banned footy show

Essendon in the top 5 for both your predictions is criminal

I don't mind most of the play by play commentators but most of the expert commentator just talk drivel. Richo is okay because he keeps it simple. I find myself muting Hodge because he drones on an on about what should have happened. There is also too much negativity. BT will praise a forward for a good mark, whereas as Lyon will criticize the defender. I avoid Brereton games alltogher unless my team is playing.

BT is the most biased commentator

At this point I'd welcome back Robert Walls

How slow are you?

We need even more women in every position in the sport and that’ll make it better

No kelly is trouble

1. "Buddy Franklin" 🤦‍♂️🤣 Franklin is lucky to be in the top 30 in terms of all round skill and can be considered one dimensional whereas Ablett Jnr on the other hand is by far the greatest modern day player and maybe even the greatest to ever grace the field.

Bruce and Dennis the GOATS... I do mute an AFL game if Kelli Underwood is calling👎

No women to do broadcasting, just not right,sorry girls,stick to netball.

Sam and Tom are the two biggest flogs in media.....

Love it. I think bombers get the swans too in Melbourne just before finals.

Can't stand the way Kelly Underwood tries to sound like a 1970's style 'meat-n-potatoes' blokey bloke. Also, the Triple M commentators try not to ever mention Essendon's score when calling any game they're playing in.

I don’t think Kelly should call games, any AFLW player who was decent should take her place. That older woman who calls the NBA is not bad.

I think both of them are better on the radio, they’re hilarious, especially JB. The push-up king, gob full of claret, Roughy’s got the sticky duuuuuuuuuuuukes, not to mention the cartoon running noise he would make when Alwyn Davey had the ball. Channel 7 likely told him to dial all that back.

Could see my Giants sneak into finals in 8th position like last year again this year. Maybe GWS and Port fighting for that last spot. Maybe 7th if the Hawks sneak in themselves in 8th

Mate if you think AFL commentary has gone downhill, try listening to the cricket. It’s 20x worse. We’ve gone from getting iconic lines like “GOT HIM!” every wicket from legendary callers like Bill Lawry and Tony Greig, to simply “Edged…and taken” from deadshits like Howie and Isa Guha 😴😴😴 It’s made the game so much worse to watch. There’s no enthusiasm anymore, and like you said it’s just rock up, collect your pay check, and get out of there.

They are just either yell, or banter amongst themselves Cometti and mcavaney were good because they called the play, their tone and volume rising with the excitement of the play, and cometti would say something clever in the subdued moment. The commentators todays are all just "PWOAHH!! WOWWW!!" Or "a bit like you back in your playing days dermie eh?" While actual play is going in

Every saint’s season seems to be the same

If Smelly Dunderwood is commentating I absolutely turn the sound off!

They should be there, but they aren't. They now commentate remotely in a studio, and it reflects in their calls.

ironic that you deliver this monologue on commentary with terrible audio quality yourself

It’s simple - there’s far too many reporters for what is essentially a local sport. At a time when media advertising and subscription revenues are tight, these self-styled journalists need to justify their positions, and so try to make big deals out of nothing or even make things up. The AFL loves it because it keeps them in the public’s attention.

Imagine being a north supporter, or a saints supporter.

Haha you lost me at Anthony Hudson being a great commentator. What a joke.

Triple M commentary is the only one I’ll listen to

Have had Ch 7 on mute for many years but usually try to avoid their games. Anthony Hudson is the best caller - I like Dwayne too.

We need Whately on channel 7 or fox asap

Dennis Commetti, Rex Hunt, Percy Johnson, Drew Morphett all stand out.

Dennis Comitte , commentated like he invented the game

Doesn't help that Fox often commentate from a studio, really think that is cheap from them and lowers to quality of the call

Dwayne Russel is great

You are living on click bate too. Pot calling kettle black.

Another issue is Foxtel don’t attend away games and call it from Melbourne. It’ll all change next year when you’ll be able to choose which commentary team you get.

Who are the best commentsaters? The calls from channel 10 Stephen quartermane & robert walls wete pretty good but that was years ago

My thought > Dwayne Russell adds the 'threshold of pain' level that makes his calls exciting, but he uses the some cliches far too often, also sometimes getting excited about nothing at all; BT > is ageing, and waffles on sometimes but I think both he and James Taylor are wearing of the way the game is going. On radio, it's a different audience ... like people aren't watching the game, they want entertainment from what they hear, so understandable that BT and Brayshaw come across differently. I think Kelly Underwood knows her stuff, and is probably along with Nat Edwards, the most switched AFL lady going around. To be honest, for me, it's her voice, particularly when she tries to go up the 'threshold of pain'. But generally, I like her insight and usually her calls. My favourite old-style, now only on radio, commentator is Tim Lane.

Centimeter perfect

Canberra is the obvious choice. Manuka ground, 400k plus population, another attack on the NRL, leagues with 17 local teams already managed by the AFL ... it makes total sense. It may scuttle GWS though, so probably why not included in Boundary Riders' main selections.