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Did a lack of diversity in the commentary box spoil your grand final too?

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It was difficult to sit through the AFL grand final knowing all the television commentators were white.

I had been so looking forward to the historic first night grand final and, were it not for the lack of diversity in the commentary box, I would have enjoyed the game. 

The atmosphere was electric and the game thrilling. But not a single Channel Seven commentator was black. Not even one. Can you believe it?

To my great shame, the issue of skin colour in the commentary box had not even crossed my mind until just before the opening bounce when ABC presenter Patricia Karvelas tweeted:

“As the #AFLGF approaches it’s worth reflecting on the lack of diversity in the ranks of those commentating on the sport that boasts so many…



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