Official Ray Warren Retires

[foREVerA7X]

Rabs has retired and appears effective immediately.

 

[DinkumDog]

Au revoir Rabs - no more 'dipsy doodles' or 'crunching tackles' but time marches on.
What a career - and thanks for the memories.

‘I had nothing to prove’: Ray Warren announces he won’t commentate Origin — The Sydney Morning Herald

The legendary commentator has called his last game of rugby league.

apple.news

 

[CroydonDog]

The voice of league and swimming for generations. But time stops for no man.

 

[Wahesh]

Truly one of the greatest ever commentators the game will ever have. He was as unbiased as they came, and his voice defined rugby league for generations. A genuine gentleman as well, rugby league on channel 9 will simply not be the same without him.

Thanks for the memories Rabs, as well as the entertaining side of things when you and Gus would throw friendly banter towards each other.

Love your work mate.

 

[Bulldog1966]

Great caller thanks for the memories indeed Rabs you were the best, Iconic even.

 

[BELMORE]

Good on him. He went out sad a bit… stayed for too long

 

[Baseball Furies]

An absolute gentleman and when they’re very hard to find in that game these days…

 

[Nate DAWG]

Great commentator and amazing career. He has been the voice of the game for a long time. I wont miss him butchering Pasifika names though.

 

[Alan79]

He's been in the commentary box for as long as I've followed football. It's the end of an era that began before I was born. Good luck in your next adventures Rabs.

 

[foREVerA7X]

Great commentator and amazing career. He has been the voice of the game for a long time. I wont miss him butchering Pasifika names though.

That is the one thing I noticed with him is rabs never really tried to learn them. Commentators try these days but still cock it up.

 

[B-Train]

He's been the voice of most of our lives watching footy.. At least the last 30 years.. He's a legend and an icon.. He hasn't been at his best the last several years but he stayed on longer because the options to replace him are so shit.. I wish him the best and good health in retirement.

 

[Dogmonster]

Onya Rabs, even though I couldn't bear watching channel 9 for more than 10 years, except origin.
Was getting players names mixed up back quite a while ago. Hate to call games with all the Islander names, credit to you. All the best retirement.

 

[Heckler]

 

[zappa]

Legend Rabs

 

[Bob dog]

Top fella, strange it coincides with the Bulldogs low ebb.
Wish him all the best.

 

[boggie23]

Something about these iconic callers and voices. Will be very hard to replace. Richie benaud, rabs, Martin Tyler etc. they make and made the game synonymous with their voice.

Fabulous career by rabs. Might have carried on a bit too long but will be missed. Next cab off the rank is warren Smith who also has a great call in him.

 

[Bazildog]

Chaamppioon…

 

[Marki]

So when does Ray Hadley take over?

 

[DinkumDog]

Chaamppioon…

Thought it was funny when Bill Birmingham called Origin as Rabs’ brother ‘Reg’ Warren. He said ‘This broadcast is brought to you by Junee Trucking and Transport: We Drive A Laurie Daley’ .

My other favourite Rabs memory was The Footy Show circa 1995 when they were going to dress up as the Village People. Rabs was reluctant but finally agreed to do it ‘provided I’m not the gay one’ .

 

[DinkumDog]

So when does Ray Hadley take over?

Never. Could call on radio but was terrible on TV. Different skill set.