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‘Rugby league, you undefeated beautiful thing!': Vossy strikes commentary gold again
‘Rugby league, you undefeated beautiful thing!': Vossy strikes commentary gold again

The Spinoff

time4 days ago

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‘Rugby league, you undefeated beautiful thing!': Vossy strikes commentary gold again

His voice is synonymous with rugby league, and Vossy delivered yet another pearler on Sunday night. Here are some of the Aussie commentator's very best from over the years. When heartbreak turned to last-minute triumph for the New Zealand Warriors on Sunday evening courtesy of a runaway try from Leka Halasima, there was no better voice to be narrating the drama than that of Fox Sports rugby league commentator Andrew Voss. Vossy, as he is affectionately known, has become an iconic commentator for many league fans around the world. From providing commentary on the first Rugby League video game released in 2003 to calling numerous World Cup finals, here's a round-up of some of Andrew Voss' finest calls. 'And now, the awakening of the gods from the New Zealand Māori.' The New Zealand Māori team first played against the Indigenous Dreamtime team on 26 October, 2008 as the curtain raiser to the first match of the 2008 World Cup. As the Māori side begin their haka, Voss quietly primes the uninitiated viewers on what is taking place. For Māori and Indigenous Australians, the pregame challenge between the two sides has now become a highlight of the annual contest. 'He's kicked it as hard as he possibly could and the bloke tucking into a Krispy Kreme donut up in row 28 just copped it in the head.' It was round 11 of the 2014 NRL season and the Wests Tigers were losing 8-0 to the North Queensland Cowboys. With only two minutes left on the clock, Vossy placed a classic commentator's curse on Tigers winger Pat Richards, talking about him needing to pull out 'one of his special kicks' before Richards went on to kick it into the stands on the full. While the ball didn't hit a bloke tucking into a Krispy Kreme, it sure was a memorable Andrew Voss moment. 'Straight down the hey diddle diddle.' I might be just too young to remember but apparently saying 'straight down the hey diddle diddle' was once quite a common thing in rugby league commentary. Thankfully, it wasn't still this way when I was watching the footy as a youth, as 'diddle' had a completely different meaning for me. Anyway, Andrew Voss – the league nut that he is – was clearly fond of the saying, which was a pretty apt description of the superb play that resulted in a go-ahead try for the Rabbitohs in their 2019 round 25 match against the Sydney Roosters. Vossy has also used the saying in its more common context, which is for saying a kick has gone through the middle of the posts. 'He's a rugby league gazelle.' Sometimes, fiction becomes reality. This line was a famous Vossy quote from the very first Rugby League video game released in 2003. However, Voss found reason to quote himself in this 2020 contest between Manly and the Storm. Long-time fans were delighted. 'I'm struggling to find adequate superlatives to describe this performance.' While it's a quote from the Rugby League video game, this pearler of a line is synonymous with Andrew Voss. It captures the kind of language viewers have become so accustomed to Vossy using on the regular during his commentary. Most likely one of his most-quoted quotes. 'If it's a try, you can hire me a gorilla mask and I'll wear it for the rest of the match.' What I admire about Vossy is his willingness to wear his heart on his sleeve. While many commentators may be too timid to openly speak their minds on certain calls or plays, Voss is quick to let viewers know what he thinks. In fact, he was so confident that this potential try would be disallowed by the bunker in a 2014 round 4 match between Wests and the Warriors that he declared he would wear a gorilla mask if he was wrong. He wasn't. 'The fireworks that they all expected – well, they've erupted. The ball shooters, the roman candles, and whatever fireworks you can think of, they've erupted here.' Tensions were high in this 2006 international test between the Kiwis and Kangaroos. Steve Matai stopped a try in the corner and Kangaroos winger Matt King took a disliking to the shove from Matai – resulting in a brawl between the two sides. Vossy took the chance to liken the scrap to an explosion of very specific fireworks and the moment remains a great piece of NRL commentary to this day. 'And Mason gets the shoulder from Kidwell, who gives him the rounds of the kitchen after it.' In the same test as above, Kangaroos legend Willie Mason was shown on the live broadcast mouthing 'fuck off' at the Kiwis haka. He went on to claim that he was directing his insults towards Brent Webb, who is an Australian-born Torres Strait Islander. Regardless of the reason, Auckland-born Mason was on the receiving end of one of the greatest hits in rugby league history from David Kidwell, who proceeded to let Mason know what he thought of him after the fact – which Vossy described as giving him ' the rounds of the kitchen '. It is a moment burnt in the memory of many rugby league players of my generation. 'Three letters, four points – it's a try!' Another classic Vossy one-liner from the Rugby League video game. While the game was full of memorable phrases from Voss, this is one I still find myself quoting today. Other iconic quotes from Voss in the game include: 'He'll be counting his ribs after that one', 'they had the voodoo dolls out for that one, and it's worked!' and 'he's no stranger to stitches, but they may have to get the staple gun out for that one'. View post on TikTok 'Rugby league, you undefeated beautiful thing!' We all know how much Vossy loves footy. There are few commentators who remind us it is the 'greatest game of all' more than Andrew Voss. When star Warriors rookie Leka Halasima stunned Newcastle Knights fans at their own ground on Sunday night by recollecting a charged down field goal to trot over 40 metres and score a game-winning try in the dying seconds of the game, Voss's passion for rugby league was on full display. It was an iconic moment, with an iconic voice in commentary.

AFL: Carlton Blues great Brendan Fevola calls for mass changes at Princes Park after Port Adelaide loss, Michael Voss
AFL: Carlton Blues great Brendan Fevola calls for mass changes at Princes Park after Port Adelaide loss, Michael Voss

Courier-Mail

time27-06-2025

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AFL: Carlton Blues great Brendan Fevola calls for mass changes at Princes Park after Port Adelaide loss, Michael Voss

Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. A club icon is calling for major change at Carlton. Blues Hall of Fame forward Brendan Fevola has called for 'new people' at Princes Park after the club's horror 50-point loss to Port Adelaide on Thursday night. The Blues faithful showed their angst after the Port belting, vandalising the club headquarters in protest of another failed campaign. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. Fevola, much like the vandals, took aim at the board more so than under-siege coach Michael Voss. 'Something is wrong, something is going on, the board needs to go, I've been saying that for ages, the board is just there for themselves,' he said on his morning radio program, The Fox's Fifi, Fev & Nick. 'Get new people in; get old Carlton people in. Blokes like Fraser Brown who would be amazing on the board. Brendan Fevola has slammed his old club. Photos: Supplied/News Corp 'Everyone is saying, 'Sack Vossy, Vossy needs to go', and I'm like, 'No, I don't think that's the go'. 'It gets to a point where you go, 'I don't think the players are playing for you, mate'. If you're playing for a coach, you don't put up what you put up in that first half. 'They're putting up nothing, they didn't kick a goal for the whole first half. 'They don't look like they've got a system; but they do have a system, they train and they train hard. They're just not performing.' Carlton was second on the ladder by half a game at round 19 last year but has mustered just seven wins since. Fevola said the Blues' win return had not matched the strength of their list. Carlton fans called for the sacking of list manager Nick Austin and football boss Brad Lloyd. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie 'They have the players; if Vossy and the assistants were coaching West Coast, you'd go … 'Well, they just don't have the cattle, they're rebuilding',' Fevola said. 'Carlton were premiership favourites at the start of the year (and) they're not even going to play finals, their season is over. 'I don't know what's wrong with Patrick Cripps, he looked sore last night. I would just put them all on ice and say you're done, get your body right for next year.' Fevola also took aim at out-of-contract big man Tom De Koning, who has been heavily linked to St Kilda on the AFL's most lucrative deal. Fevola has called for the Blues to have a hard conversation with Tom De Koning (right). Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie Fevola said the Blues must demand an answer from De Koning and sideline him if he is not committed to staying. 'The problem is they have Tom De Koning, who is in our top three players. He's been offered $12 million to go to St Kilda and Carlton can't match that,' he said. 'If he's going, don't play him; say to him that he needs to make a decision now and if he can't answer that, say you're in the twos – get some young kid to play in the ruck. 'This has been going on all year and it's what everyone talks about; if he doesn't want to stay, just be honest.' Originally published as Carlton great Brendan Fevola calls for mass changes at Princes Park

AFL: Carlton great Brendan Fevola calls for mass changes at Princes Park
AFL: Carlton great Brendan Fevola calls for mass changes at Princes Park

Sky News AU

time27-06-2025

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AFL: Carlton great Brendan Fevola calls for mass changes at Princes Park

A club icon wants major change at Carlton. Hall of Fame forward Brendan Fevola has called for 'new people' at Princes Park after another horror loss on Thursday night. The Blues' faithful showed their angst after the 50-point loss to Port Adelaide, vandalising club headquarters in protest of another failed campaign. Fevola, much like the vandals, took aim at the board more so than under-siege coach Michael Voss. 'Something is wrong, something is going on, the board needs to go, I've been saying that for ages, the board is just there for themselves,' he said on his morning radio program, Fifi, Fev & Nick. 'Get new people in; get old Carlton people in. Blokes like Fraser Brown who would be amazing on the board. 'Everyone is saying, 'Sack Vossy, Vossy needs to go', and I'm like, 'No, I don't think that's the go'. 'It gets to a point where you go, 'I don't think the players are playing for you, mate'. If you're playing for a coach, you don't put up what you put up in that first half. 'They're putting up nothing, they didn't kick a goal for the whole first half. 'They don't look like they've got a system; but they do have a system, they train and they train hard. They're just not performing.' Carlton was second on the ladder by half a game at round 19 last year but have mustered just seven wins since. Fevola said the Blues' win return had not matched the strength of their list. 'They have the players; if Vossy and the assistants were coaching West Coast, you'd go … 'Well, they just don't have the cattle, they're rebuilding',' Fevola said. 'Carlton were premiership favourites at the start of the year (and) they're not even going to play finals, their season is over. 'I don't know what's wrong with Patrick Cripps, he looked sore last night. I would just put them all on ice and say you're done, get your body right for next year.' Fevola also took aim at out-of-contract big man Tom De Koning, who has been heavily linked to St Kilda on the AFL's most lucrative deal. Fevola said the Blues must demand an answer from De Koning and sideline him if he is not committed to staying. 'The problem is they have Tom De Koning, who is in our top three players. He's been offered $12m to go to St Kilda and Carlton can't match that,' he said. 'If he's going, don't play him; say to him that he needs to make a decision now and if he can't answer that, say you're in the twos – get some young kid to play in the ruck. 'This has been going on all year and it's what everyone talks about; if he doesn't want to stay, just be honest.' Originally published as Carlton great Brendan Fevola calls for mass changes at Princes Park

Wild player plan for Carlton as season hits new low: ‘Everyone is on the market'
Wild player plan for Carlton as season hits new low: ‘Everyone is on the market'

7NEWS

time24-06-2025

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Wild player plan for Carlton as season hits new low: ‘Everyone is on the market'

AFL great Nick Riewoldt says every player at Carlton should be on the trade table apart from four untouchables. Carlton's season hit a serious flashpoint on Saturday when they lost to lowly North Melbourne at the MCG. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today In the aftermath, questions have been asked about every player and the coaches. And Carlton's midfield is again being questioned. While there are plenty of stars, there is a sameness about size and body shape, and there is also a lack of pace. 'What do they? They've got no first-round (draft) pick this year. They have to get creative,' Riewoldt said on Channel 7's The Agenda Setters. 'We've had a look at the list. 'These are the guys that I think are untouchable. (Patrick) Cripps is the skipper. (Jacob) Weitering is his heart and soul. He's very, very difficult to replace. (Charlie) Curnow is a once in a generation (player), and Jagga Smith hasn't played and is a first-round talent. 'Outside of that, I think everyone at Carlton is on the market.' 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary was shocked. 'Only four ... four out of 40?' he said. 'No (Sam) Walsh, no (Harry) McKay. 'This is a list that is built for the now. They've spent their money. They've gone and got (Adam) Saad. They've gone and got (Adam) Cerra, Zac Williams, they've spent their money. 'This is a team that is meant to be contending now, and you're saying they've got four untouchable players on the entire list? 'Their best six players are all between 24 and 30 got, yeah, it's not time to blow the place up.' Riewoldt stressed that it was not time 'to throw it all out' but the Blues had to offload some players to bring in some some draft picks. 'You've got to get creative and actually bring in the types of players that you need, because they've got, they've got a lot of the same player,' he said. 'You know, great ball winners through the midfield, but can they break the lines? 'They've got to get some arsenal to get some picks in. 'So love Sam Walsh. Love him as a player, love him as a person, as a leader. But he is one of the few, I think, that has currency. I'd be holding him, but his name has been mentioned. 'Harry McKay, if I could get him off my books, I think there are other clubs, like a Sydney, like a Melbourne, even Collingwood, that need firepower in front of the ball.' AFL great Lance Franklin says it's time to move on coach Michael Voss. 'There's going to be some big question marks on Vossy and whether he probably holds his job,' Franklin said on the Buddy and Shane Podcast on Monday. 'That's what I'd be looking at, because something needs to change at that club, whether it's Vossy moving on, whether they trade out some players. 'And I think there needs to be change. 'And we've said it before, we're all about the players and coaches, but I think this is a change that needs to happen. And I think it needs to happen ASAP because the messaging is not getting through.'

Patrick Cripps' startling confession as Buddy calls for Carlton to sack Michael Voss
Patrick Cripps' startling confession as Buddy calls for Carlton to sack Michael Voss

Yahoo

time24-06-2025

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Patrick Cripps' startling confession as Buddy calls for Carlton to sack Michael Voss

Patrick Cripps concedes his struggling Carlton are not where they should be, but says the call from AFL great Lance Franklin to sack coach Michael Voss is not the answer. Saturday's shock 11-point loss to North Melbourne left the Blues with an underwhelming 6-8 record for 2025 and saw them lose further ground on the top-eight. And it's led to further discontent with Carlton's supporter base, with two-time premiership great Franklin among those to suggest Voss won't see out the season as coach. Buddy says with Carlton's talented list, they should be performing much better than they currently are. And the former Hawthorn and Sydney Swans champion says the buck stops with the coach, who is clearly not getting the best out of his players. "I don't think he sees out the year. They've got a pretty good list ... a big issue is the messaging is not getting through to the players," he said on the Buddy and Shane Show podcast. "There needs to be change. It needs to happen ASAP. It will probably happen in the next few weeks. "They've been absolutely terrible. There are going to be some big question marks on Vossy and whether he probably holds his job. Something needs to change at that club, whether it's Vossy moving on, whether they trade out some players. There's something going on internally. 'All of the Carlton supporters would probably say the same. I'm probably speaking on behalf of them. I think there needs to be a change and it'll probably happen in the next few weeks is my tip." But Blues captain Cripps says sacking Voss is not the answer and called on the players to unify and take more responsibility for their performances. RELATED: AFL world all says same thing about Bont as Dogs star makes history AFL viewers make angry complaint about 'ridiculous' move Cyril Rioli continues sad stance as Buddy Franklin makes return 'I couldn't speak highly enough of Vossy as a coach, also as a mentor and a friend,' Cripps said. 'He puts a lot of work into it along with the whole (coaching group) … that group's very aligned. We're in it together – we're not going to point blame at anyone else, we're going to take complete ownership, especially as players. "It's the most important time to stay together and stay united. For a lot of years we've had that 'stronger together' mindset. It's easy to do that when we're winning. It's bloody hard to do it when you have some tough losses. "My message would be the same, we're sticking fat together. We'll turn it around. It's going to take a lot of work and a lot of effort." Carlton's next test is a must-win away game on Thursday night against a Port Adelaide below the Blues on the ladder but only by percentages. While Cripps is calling for unity, he did concede that the Blues - who reached a preliminary final just two years ago - should be performing better than they are. "Without a doubt," he said, "but at the same time, when does life always go to plan? It's not linear. "I've never had a year where it's all gone to plan and it's been smooth sailing. Even the year we did get on a roll, we were 4-8 (plus a draw at the start of 2023). If we knew the outcome, the whole journey wouldn't be fun. Don't get me wrong - I don't want to be in the position, but I'm also realistic that we'll find our way out." with agencies

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