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FOX Sports has made an audacious bid to snatch Andrew Johns from Channel Nine with a view of making him and brother Matt the new face of the network's rugby league coverage. Now, fans, does that sound like Fox Sports is about to turn its back on the NRL to you?
We've been told a "huge offer" has been tabled for Johns. Should he sign with Fox Sports, he will form a formidable combination with Matt, whose panel shows throughout the week are as entertaining as most matches.
Bagging sports commentators and sideline eyes is a national pastime in this country, and Johns has attracted his fair slice of critics since a neck injury forced him into premature retirement and into full-time calling.
But his commentary has improved infinitely in recent years. When Joey is providing "master-classes" into what's happening on the field, the viewer always learns something new from the game's greatest halfback.
Away from the play, he's a strong voice on all issues. Just ask Trent Hodkinson.
He'd also be hilarious sitting on a couch with Matt, Gorden Tallis, Bryan Fletcher and Nathan Hindmarsh. Footy is supposed to be fun. These blokes remind us of that fact.
So if Fox Sports secure Johns, it will be a significant coup.
The approach could not have come at a more interesting time after Nine boss David Gyngell completely stunned Fox Sports and owner News Corp with a $925 million deal to broadcast footy from 2018.
News Corp boss Rupert Murdoch has given strong indications he'll walk away from the NRL, but let's hope that is all just bluff and bluster, as many predict.
Say what you will about the media empire's nefarious grip on the game for two decades, but Fox Sports' coverage has become polished and professional, although some commentators are painful to listen to.
If Nine was to counter-attack, they could do worse than snap up Braith Anasta, who has been a revelation for Fox Sports this season.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...fox-sports-20150827-gj8wna.html#ixzz3k3ugXJaR
We've been told a "huge offer" has been tabled for Johns. Should he sign with Fox Sports, he will form a formidable combination with Matt, whose panel shows throughout the week are as entertaining as most matches.
Reunited? Fox Sports want Matthew and Andrew Johns to be the faces of their NRL coverage.<cite style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;"> Photo: Cameron Spencer</cite>
But his commentary has improved infinitely in recent years. When Joey is providing "master-classes" into what's happening on the field, the viewer always learns something new from the game's greatest halfback.
Away from the play, he's a strong voice on all issues. Just ask Trent Hodkinson.
He'd also be hilarious sitting on a couch with Matt, Gorden Tallis, Bryan Fletcher and Nathan Hindmarsh. Footy is supposed to be fun. These blokes remind us of that fact.
So if Fox Sports secure Johns, it will be a significant coup.
The approach could not have come at a more interesting time after Nine boss David Gyngell completely stunned Fox Sports and owner News Corp with a $925 million deal to broadcast footy from 2018.
News Corp boss Rupert Murdoch has given strong indications he'll walk away from the NRL, but let's hope that is all just bluff and bluster, as many predict.
Say what you will about the media empire's nefarious grip on the game for two decades, but Fox Sports' coverage has become polished and professional, although some commentators are painful to listen to.
If Nine was to counter-attack, they could do worse than snap up Braith Anasta, who has been a revelation for Fox Sports this season.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...fox-sports-20150827-gj8wna.html#ixzz3k3ugXJaR
