Commentators

[Bossdog 2,002]

Who is the best commentator, I hate the Commeti/Macc combination and I find most special commentator people like,dermie King,shaw,ect downright rude in assessing players, it's as if they never made a mistake during their careers. Brian Taylor is my pick and it's a shame that he has left Foxtel

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,652]

Can I put in a vote for my least liked? Mark Robinson, hands down.

But to answer the question, I like Commetti and for special comments Matthew Lloyd and Robert Walls (but the latter on radio only).

[Demonator 93]

Sandy Roberts was one of my favourites, but I really like Gerard Whately now. Was a huge fan of Clinton Grybas too.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Watch/listen to the replay of the Sydney game from 2010. If Bruce and Dennis didn't do anything for you downstairs, I don't know if there's much hope for you!

On the otherhand, Chewbacca and Nanny Fine could've commentated that game and it still would've been like listening to angels.

[Bossdog 2,002]

Yeah. I though Sandy was terrific and funny. Pity he does not do it now

[Vagg 2,437]

Gerard Whately, by a country mile. I believe this guy cut his teeth on horse racing, and it shows. His description of the action is precise and first class. He gets a heap of description into a few, well chosen words. Heard him recently on radio broadcasting the cricket. He actually described what was happening. These days, so many of the comentators are so full of themselves that they just prattle on with whatever's on their mind, and totally ignore the action on the field.

Edited March 14, 2012 by Vagg

[Bossdog 2,002]

Watch/listen to the replay of the Sydney game from 2010. If Bruce and Dennis didn't do anything for you downstairs, I don't know if there's much hope for you!

On the otherhand, Chewbacca and Nanny Fine could've commentated that game and it still would've been like listening to angels.

Bruce and Dennis should just call the footy and leave the funnies alone

[The Chazz 4,077]

Kerry O'Keefe is by far the best commentator - I just wished he played 4 games in Melbourne's back pocket and had 36 goals kicked on him. He would have some stories to tell during a footy match!

[McQueen 17,864]

Commetti is good value if you can get used to his irritating voice.

Dwayne Russell is easily the most painful, egotistical [censored] in the media and should not be allowed to call footy.

[Vagg 2,437]

Where's Ron Casey (the Melb version!!) and Tony Charlton when you need 'em??

[The Chazz 4,077]

Bruce and Dennis should just call the footy and leave the funnies alone

Dennis has been over-doing the funnies during the last few seasons. Bruce just says what he thinks, and most times people are laughing at him rather than with him.

2 great quotes of Bruce's during that Sydney game;

"OOOOOOOOH, Aussie Boy..."

"They're going to be something the Dees, the DEES ARE GOING TO BE SOMETHING"

And another one (not sure which game) where he thought that when the F50 only had Jurrah and Aussie (and their direct opponents), that LJ & Aussie were like a couple of naughty school kids just running around, such was the awareness of each other and the understanding of each otehrs ability. Gee I'm going to miss those 2 playing together.

[DemonMuzza 16]

I always love listening to Rex Hunt on the radio made things a bit more exciting for me but then I knew many ppl who just thought he was annoying and over the top.

[rjay 24,615]

I always love listening to Rex Hunt on the radio made things a bit more exciting for me but then I knew many ppl who just thought he was annoying and over the top.

Very annoying, particularly if it is your team that was playing, you had no idea where the ball was or who had it until someone kicked a goal.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Commetti is the only commentator. Always has been. The sooner Bruce is done, the better. He's lame, cheesy and past it, as well as hugely irrelevant.

Whateley is awesome. And I reckon Schwabb is another who does better than people say.

I can do without BT. I reckon he has he theatrics, but is very biased.

[Demonator 93]

Dennis has been over-doing the funnies during the last few seasons. Bruce just says what he thinks, and most times people are laughing at him rather than with him.

2 great quotes of Bruce's during that Sydney game;

"OOOOOOOOH, Aussie Boy..."

"They're going to be something the Dees, the DEES ARE GOING TO BE SOMETHING"

And another one (not sure which game) where he thought that when the F50 only had Jurrah and Aussie (and their direct opponents), that LJ & Aussie were like a couple of naughty school kids just running around, such was the awareness of each other and the understanding of each otehrs ability. Gee I'm going to miss those 2 playing together.

haha - i can tell you've been watching the dees v swans game from 2010!

[Guest oldman emubitter]

Kerry O'Keefe is by far the best commentator - I just wished he played 4 games in Melbourne's back pocket and had 36 goals kicked on him. He would have some stories to tell during a footy match!

seconded.

stan alves and tim lane also

[Maldonboy38 6,379]

Gerard Whately by a mile. He is a professional commentator and it shows.

Bruce was great once - too sugary now. That horrible interview with Dane Swan at the Brownlow last year. Shudder!!

Dennis Commetti is still the b est of the TV guys but I also miss Sandy Roberts.

For pure enterntainment, Rex Hunt. Yeah, I often had no idea who had it or where it ws going but Rex, Huddo and Robert Walls were a great trio.

And I also wish Kerry O'Keefe had played footy. His cricket commentary is very good when he sticks to actual commentary.

[trout 385]

Interesting so many people saying they like Gerard Whately, I think he is one of the most annoying commentators of all time.

[Mac7 309]

I can no longer stand Dennis and Bruce.

They're like a couple of old men rambling on about tattooes and hair cuts and forgetting we are trying to watch the footy!!

[Sir Why You Little 36,668]

Michael Williamson & Butch Gale.

Frank Bluey Adams was also great.

1977 Grand Final Commentator Peter Ewin

He only did one final series.

Anthony Hudson is so bad. Just yells everything.

[Clintosaurus 7,565]

Dennis is the best. I also like Huddo, and must give a tick for his commentary of the Swans/Cats final in 2005. It must have been killing him to have to call what transpired in the last few minutes but he remained professional. Gerard Whateley is very good as well.

Edited March 14, 2012 by Clintosaurus

[Macca 16,643]

Who is the best commentator, I hate the Commeti/Macc combination and I find most special commentator people like,dermie King,shaw,ect downright rude in assessing players, it's as if they never made a mistake during their careers. Brian Taylor is my pick and it's a shame that he has left Foxtel

Agreed on almost everything there 'Bossdog' . I don't mind Dermie in small doses . He's got some good opinions but goes too far sometimes . Roos is getting better as well .

I think Foxtel are taking the Channel 7 feed so we'll still get BT . I like his humour .

I put the stereo on when Dwayne is on ! Otherwise I start nodding off .

Cheers

[dee-eee 231]

Interesting so many people saying they like Gerard Whately, I think he is one of the most annoying commentators of all time.

Quite agree , he is a know-all with an irritating " whiney " voice His idea of racecalling is to scream in top gear all the way through. Although he has a wide sporting knowledge i was surprised that he knew nothing about the switch of athletics to Albert Park from Olympic Park when the subject was raised by a listener during his regular monday appearance on John Faines's morning show on 774.

[Jack Jack 415]

Gerard Whately, by a country mile. I believe this guy cut his teeth on horse racing, and it shows. His description of the action is precise and first class. He gets a heap of description into a few, well chosen words. Heard him recently on radio broadcasting the cricket. He actually described what was happening. These days, so many of the comentators are so full of themselves that they just prattle on with whatever's on their mind, and totally ignore the action on the field.

Whateley is awesome.

My vote would have to go to Whateley too. I believe he was close to leaving the ABC at the end of last year. It will be a sad day if he does ever leave. Can't stand listening to the commercial stations.

[warren dean 193]

As a kid in the 80's used to love Peter Booth and Smokey Dawson, with special comments from Doug Bigelow on ABC Radio. Absolutely sensational call - and great around the grounds men too - Swan McKay, Len Thompson, Michael 'Gladys' Moncrieff, Doug Heywood (who used to do TV as well). Good times!