General
Legendary sport broadcaster Bruce McAvaney steps away from AFL commentary
Bruce McAvaney has stepped away from AFL commentary ahead of the 2021 season, but the highly respected broadcaster intends to continue his career.
Key points:
- McAvaney says he will miss calling the AFL but he needed a reduced workload
- He will continue as a sport broadcaster with the Seven Network
- The 67-year-old called over 1,000 AFL matches during his broadcast career
McAvaney, 67, announced his decision less than three weeks out from the first round of the AFL premiership.
He said a desire to reduce his workload was largely behind the move.
“I’m going to miss it enormously,” McAvaney told the Seven Network.
“I just visualise when Richmond and Carlton run out there in round one, and the ball is bounced, I’m going to climb a wall somewhere.
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