{"id":504408,"date":"2026-02-26T03:06:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T03:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/504408\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T03:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T03:06:14","slug":"the-afls-top-10-play-by-play-callers-afl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/504408\/","title":{"rendered":"The AFL’s TOP 10 play-by-play callers – AFL News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sports commentary is a tough gig. It requires a blend of knowledge and personality to ascend to the country’s elite in any code – and no code has more moving parts than Australian rules football.<\/p>\n

As the footy public has seen in recent days, however, it’s a ruthless gig too. A veteran of the game, and member of this top ten, has found himself out of a calling chair, as one broadcaster looks to go in a different direction.<\/p>\n

Who are some some of those who’ve become beloved staples in our weekend watching and listening routines? And what are their greatest strengths?<\/p>\n

We cast our verdict as to the ten best callers covering the great game.<\/p>\n

10Alister Nicholson<\/p>\n

The consummate professional, Alister Nicholson has emerged as one of the country’s finest play-by-play callers in recent years, blending character and accuracy.<\/p>\n

Nicholson recently made the transition from the ABC Grandstand airwaves to television, and will be a regular fixture of Channel Seven’s Friday Night Footy call team in season 2026.<\/p>\n

A proud Tasmanian, Nicholson boasts versatility and a tangible enthusiasm for the game. This enthusiasm makes his calling accessible to fans, earmarking him as a star on the rise in the country’s calling ranks.<\/p>\n

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