Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  14
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 21
  1. 28-02-2021, 07:41 PM #1
    bulldogsthru&thru's Avatar
    bulldogsthru&thru
    bulldogsthru&thru is offline Bulldog Team of the Century
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Posts
    6,779
    Post Thanks / Like

    Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/...28-p576k5.html

    Wasn’t planning on watching much footy this year but I may now reconsider.

    Had a great stint but like The Simpsons, went on far too long.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes
    Likes EasternWest liked this post
  3. 28-02-2021, 07:53 PM #2
    GVGjr's Avatar
    GVGjr
    GVGjr is offline Moderator
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Doglands
    Posts
    39,653
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    Good luck to Bruce, he lost his way with the AFL but for many years he was a great sports commentator
    Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 28-02-2021, 07:58 PM #3
    Hotdog60's Avatar
    Hotdog60
    Hotdog60 is offline Bulldog Team of the Century
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    5,268
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    yipee no more prevented slimly commentary to listen to.

    Bruce started well and then slid down a slippery slope of calling to the only listeners that live in basements and dark alleys ways.
    Don't piss off old people
    The older we get the less "LIFE IN PRISON" is a deterrent...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes
    Likes chef liked this post
  6. 28-02-2021, 09:18 PM #4
    Dry Rot's Avatar
    Dry Rot
    Dry Rot is offline Bulldog Team of the Century
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Inside the mind of Brian Lake
    Posts
    6,300
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    Quote Originally Posted by Hotdog60 View Post
    yipee no more prevented slimly commentary to listen to.

    Bruce started well and then slid down a slippery slope of calling to the only listeners that live in basements and dark alleys ways.
    Be careful what you wish for

    Former North Melbourne president James Brayshaw will step into McAvaney’s shoes and fill the void he leaves on the Friday night football broadcasting team.
    The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes
    Likes EasternWest liked this post
  8. 28-02-2021, 09:20 PM #5
    jeemak's Avatar
    jeemak
    jeemak is offline Head of Medical
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Posts
    19,013
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    Thank goodness for that. Hopefully a step in the right direction and a step away from the sycophantic guffawing he's been dishing up for years and that has permeated Ch7 commentary.
    Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes
    Likes Ghost Dog liked this post
  10. 28-02-2021, 10:53 PM #6
    The Bulldogs Bite's Avatar
    The Bulldogs Bite
    The Bulldogs Bite is offline Hall of Fame
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Posts
    10,293
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    Good luck to Bruce.

    I still liked him as a commentator and he's a good guy, if only a little weird.

    The "you know who it is, it's him! Of course it's him" call on Bont kicking a goal v Hawthorn in the 2016 SF was beautiful.
    W00F!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes
    Likes Eastdog liked this post
  12. 01-03-2021, 12:29 AM #7
    comrade's Avatar
    comrade
    comrade is offline Hall of Fame
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    E.J. Whitten Stand
    Posts
    17,185
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    Good timing with Marra's debut around the corner. Would have been a sticky mess.
    Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes
    Likes Dancin' Douggy liked this post
  14. 01-03-2021, 01:13 AM #8
    jeemak's Avatar
    jeemak
    jeemak is offline Head of Medical
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Posts
    19,013
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    Quote Originally Posted by comrade View Post
    Good timing with Marra's debut around the corner. Would have been a sticky mess.
    Man, could you imagine!
    Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 01-03-2021, 01:15 AM #9
    Eastdog's Avatar
    Eastdog
    Eastdog is offline WOOF Communtiy Organiser
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    17,683
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    An end of an era. All the best to Bruce. Will never forget Bruce’s calls of our 2016 SF and 2016 GF.
    "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. 01-03-2021, 01:16 AM #10
    Eastdog's Avatar
    Eastdog
    Eastdog is offline WOOF Communtiy Organiser
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    17,683
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    Quote Originally Posted by The Bulldogs Bite View Post
    Good luck to Bruce.

    I still liked him as a commentator and he's a good guy, if only a little weird.

    The "you know who it is, it's him! Of course it's him" call on Bont kicking a goal v Hawthorn in the 2016 SF was beautiful.
    Yeah I loved that as well TBB
    "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  17. 01-03-2021, 10:11 AM #11
    Bulldog4life's Avatar
    Bulldog4life
    Bulldog4life is offline Bulldog Team of the Century
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Qld.
    Posts
    9,669
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    AS well as commentating on the AFL Bruce was a master horse race caller and his Olympic and Commonwealth games calls were first rate. I for one wish him all the best.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  18. Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 3 Likes
    Likes bornadog, The Bulldogs Bite, 1eyedog liked this post
  19. 01-03-2021, 10:47 AM #12
    soupman's Avatar
    soupman
    soupman is offline Coaching Staff
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    4,836
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    Real shame we have the last few years of Bruce to remember him by because when he was good he was very good.

    Really hope they bring in another play by play commentator (say Jason Bennett) instead of another guy who is there for his personality and banter like we are listening to triple MMM.
    I should leave it alone but you're not right
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  20. 01-03-2021, 11:05 AM #13
    The Underdog's Avatar
    The Underdog
    The Underdog is offline Bulldog Team of the Century
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    In renovator's dreams
    Posts
    6,270
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    Quote Originally Posted by comrade View Post
    Good timing with Marra's debut around the corner. Would have been a sticky mess.
    Wowee, lucky we’ll have some top level professionals calling instead right Darce?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  21. 01-03-2021, 11:08 AM #14
    comrade's Avatar
    comrade
    comrade is offline Hall of Fame
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    E.J. Whitten Stand
    Posts
    17,185
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    Quote Originally Posted by The Underdog View Post
    Wowee, lucky we’ll have some top level professionals calling instead right Darce?
    Don't you just feel like he's going to be a star, eh Duck?
    Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  22. 01-03-2021, 02:55 PM #15
    EasternWest's Avatar
    EasternWest
    EasternWest is offline Bulldog Team of the Century
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    East of the West
    Posts
    9,097
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Bruce McAvaney calls time on AFL commentary career

    Quote Originally Posted by Dry Rot View Post
    Be careful what you wish for
    It's like a nightmare ending only to realise you're in a worse night mare.
    "It's over. It's all over."
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  23. Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes
    Likes Dry Rot liked this post
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules