Phil Cleary Gone

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Rumour getting around the traps is that Phil Cleary has been dumped from the ABC panel that broadcasts games live on Saturday's. Even though at times Phil carries on a bit I am a great supporter of his comments etc as he truly loves the competition. If you agree we should find an email address at the ABC to complain about the decision, what do you think?
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bcarbonaro Tue, 6 Mar 2007 - 14:38
Excellent first post. The VFL needs more passionate supporters like yourself.
vfa Tue, 6 Mar 2007 - 15:00
Excellent first post 1DOG. Totally agree with you. I think it is all politics and the ABC will employ some nancy boy with no idea or passion.
Dolphin Tue, 6 Mar 2007 - 19:55
1DOG wrote:I cant believe the ABC would give Phil the flick! Tell me there isnt some serious politics in that decision? Is the fact that Phil now works at a Union a factor in this? The VFL should stick up for Phil as I believe his commentary brings people to the VFL broadcast. Love or hate Phil, his passion and knowlege of footy are an asset to the game. Where is Ken Gannon or Martin Stillman defending "the Beard"? Come on guys this is not on. [color=darkblue][/color]
Let me explain a couple of things. The ABC is considered by many as the most left wing media organisation in this country. Therefore, Cleary's Union employment would in fact be a bonus for him. Secondly, Gannon is long gone.
footyman Tue, 6 Mar 2007 - 20:02
Dolphin wrote:The ABC is considered by many as the most left wing media organisation in this country. Therefore, Cleary's Union employment would in fact be a bonus for him.
Oh really, why did the ABC ditch The Glasshouse?
Dolphin Tue, 6 Mar 2007 - 21:10
footyman wrote:[quote:f4eb4a0628="Dolphin"] The ABC is considered by many as the most left wing media organisation in this country. Therefore, Cleary's Union employment would in fact be a bonus for him.
Oh really, why did the ABC ditch The Glasshouse?[/quote] Just telling it as I hear it. I really don't care. Why don't you ask the ALP Candidate for Bennelong? She would probably know.
1DOG Wed, 7 Mar 2007 - 09:30
Gday Dolphin, I recon you are half right about the ABC being more left than mainstream press which prints so much crap and is way right wing. Unfortunately the boss of the ABC is John Howard at the end of the day and me thinks Phil and Johnnie dont socialise much!!!! Still it's the competion that matters not the politics and I would hate to see Phil go. I still miss Beverly O'Connor but for very different reasons :D In my view, there is still a good chance of a strong Vic competition like the SANFL and WAFL. VFL footy is a great standard and something really needs to sorted with the AFL/VFL as I recon it's on a road to nowhere. Bit like a bastard child that no one wants to know which is sad. The ABC is a major force in the VFL and could use its influence to help the competition. The VFL would find it impossible to operate without sponsorhip like TRU Energy and they only come on board cos of the ABC broadcast.
bcarbonaro Wed, 7 Mar 2007 - 14:15
vfa wrote:Excellent first post 1DOG. Totally agree with you. I think it is all politics and the ABC will employ some nancy boy with no idea or passion.
When it comes to sports commentary, what exactly do you define as a nancy boy? One who lacks personality and creativity?
BigV Wed, 7 Mar 2007 - 17:02
Welcome to the conversation jasonborough - that information has been in these posts and also in the newspaper articles since the ABC said Phil was not going to be doing it!