Channel 9 wants TK for 2007 Commentary
As NRLnews.com reported exclusively several weeks back, Channel 9 is looking to shore up their NRL commentary ranks for the future. Click here for original NRLnews.com report.
In an announcement this morning on his 2K7 radio program, Terry Kennedy or TK as he is known - confirmed talks are taking place between him and Channel 9.
Kennedy who has previously called rugby league games for Optus Vision in the late 90's would be a valuable addition to the Channel 9 NRL commentary team. While Ray Warren is the regular and lead commentator, the only other alternative option for the station is Andrew Voss.
With NRL games being played all over the east coast, travel is imperative. Ray Warren is known to dislike flying, and this sees Andrew Voss call many interstate or overseas games. Warren also calls the swimming events for Channel 9. Making things hard for program directors at Channel 9.
With such demands on Warren and the requirement for a big name caller for the future, it makes sense Channel 9 should swoop now. Many felt Channel 9 would look to Warren Smith who does an impressive job calling the NRL for Foxtel, however contractual arrangements may have prevented this option.
TK is familiar with the Channel 9 team as he spent time last season on the Sunday Footy Show, supporting Fatty and Sterlo in the panel style review program.
TK unlike Andrew Voss has a calling style which fits much more into the mould of the Ray Warren call, a style which contains loud vocals and juicy one-liners which viewers know and love.
Expect an announcement in the coming weeks, and get ready to hear calls such as "It's Valentines Day" or "It's a Double Cross" - boom from your TV set.
