Mike Sheahan retires ... sort of

[Ned 156]

He's terrific at breaking news and a relentless questioner. I never thought much of his analysis or writing. Great traditional reporter and I admire his skills. Got a planet-sized ego as I understand it!

[Roost It 1,434]

Another average football writer goes. Big Deal. Won't be missed by me.. rarely read the Herald Sun

Edited November 29, 2011 by Roost It

[Dr. Gonzo 22,540]

His articles were generally well-written, but he would be classed as a Reporter rather than a Journalist. The only Journalist in the AFL really is Caroline Wilson.

[Steamin Demon 370]

Let's be honest he stuck the boots into the Dees at the drop of a hat, For this I never liked him. Just another typical Journo writing things for the sake of an arguement. NEXT.

[Biffen 12,385]

Seeya.

[Deeoldfart 7,801]

Probably had more news 'scoops' than most of the others. I respect him for that.

[Biffen 12,385]

Rum'n'raisin or chocolate?

[Sir Why You Little 34,705]

Martin Flanagan is a writer. Mike was a cheap hack in comparison. I am not sad to see him go, only his replacement becoming Chief. I hope to see him at the 'G next season.

[DEE fence 4,539]

...bleh... inserted his ego into most stories, saying he's better than MR is not saying much, the floaters in a Werribee pond have that going for them too.

[Hannibal 5,814]

Well, that is somewhat of a fallacy as I vividly recall Mike in a short video on the Hun site saying "it looks as though he will stay."

So, he may be a fine journo but was as dumbfounded as the rest of us.

Not really. Mike made a video straight after that press conference with Jon Anderson and there's no doubt that Scully's answers had him momentarily wavering, especially as Anderson thought Scully had been genuine, but in the next morning's article he reiterated his view that Scully would be leaving. And he stayed true to that view until the end.

I like Mike, but I never found him insightful, or particularly knowledgeable about the game.

[My TD 156]

One of the 1st to lead the way from reporting about the games to behind the scenes muckraking .

[Craig Drinker 179]

Never liked him as a journo.Average at best. My opinion.

[rpfc 27,591]

And it is Sheahan.

And apparently, he will do the occasional piece in the Hun, so reports of his death are exaggerated...

[Junior 46]

Never liked reading his articles, always thought they were sensationalist. He would push an extreme opinion to attract attention. Didn't rate him On the Couch much either, Hird and then Roos had far more insightful/interesting observations to make then he or Gerard.

I actually much prefer Robinson after watching 360 on Fox this season.

[old dee 22,952]

Not really. Mike made a video straight after that press conference with Jon Anderson and there's no doubt that Scully's answers had him momentarily wavering, especially as Anderson thought Scully had been genuine, but in the next morning's article he reiterated his view that Scully would be leaving. And he stayed true to that view until the end.

I like Mike, but I never found him insightful, or particularly knowledgeable about the game.

Thanks Ben-Hur This must have been what was in my memory.

Was beginning to think I had imagined it.

[digby wolf 1]

I'm glad he's going he has maroon and blue blood on his hands. And if we go back far enough probably red and white as well. All he was was a tame AFL reporter that knew who his pay masters were.

[Outside fifty 967]

Sheahan was just your typical bottom feeding journo with an over inflated ego with a love of the sensational, writing for a tabloid rag. I'm really surprised that theirs so much love for the man on this forum. Unfortunately one of AFL's many failing is a dearth of truly great writers writing about the game. There are of course exceptions and and Martin Flannigan is one that comes to mind.

[Dr. Gonzo 22,540]

Yeah agree with that - the reason Sheahan seems to get so much love is because of the shocking quality of the rest of them. I mean next to Mark Robinson, Jon Ralph, Robert Walls etc the guy looks like a pro.

[beelzebub 22,269]

Love himor hate him we was for all intents and purposes the soul of Footy at the Hun. His leaving will leave a huge void which personally I see none of the residual quite able to fill. Like any journo he got some right..and a few wrong. Bit he KNEW (knows ) footy which is more than some of the hacks around whos sole aim I sense is to sensationalise a headline from whatever lays around, be it two blokes having too many beers or someone not signing a contract quick enough. No facts all story etc.

I'll for one will miss Mikes writings in the Hun. Its often up to the reader to discern what they will but I feel Mike wrote genuinely.

enjoy the time in the sun Mike...you can get out your red and blue scarf now

[old dee 22,952]

Love himor hate him we was for all intents and purposes the soul of Footy at the Hun. His leaving will leave a huge void which personally I see none of the residual quite able to fill. Like any journo he got some right..and a few wrong. Bit he KNEW (knows ) footy which is more than some of the hacks around whos sole aim I sense is to sensationalise a headline from whatever lays around, be it two blokes having too many beers or someone not signing a contract quick enough. No facts all story etc.

I'll for one will miss Mikes writings in the Hun. Its often up to the reader to discern what they will but I feel Mike wrote genuinely.

enjoy the time in the sun Mike...you can get out your red and blue scarf now

Agree 100% BB