Who do they barrack for?

[mikey127]

Didn't Wayne Harmes barrack for Richmond even when he was playing for Carlton? BTW there aren't as many Pies fans in the footy media as the wider media. Jake Niall, maybe Tony Jones at a stretch, probably more I don't know

Glenn McFarlane

 

[Smithdogmaddog]

Didn't Wayne Harmes barrack for Richmond even when he was playing for Carlton? BTW there aren't as many Pies fans in the footy media as the wider media. Jake Niall, maybe Tony Jones at a stretch, probably more I don't know

jake naill , michael gleeson

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Glenn McFarlane

Correct.

His grandfather was Collingwood player Charlie Dibbs.

 

[XhazzafootyX]

Cal twomey massive bombers man as people can tell

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Cal twomey massive bombers man as people can tell

While his offsider, Nat Edwards, is equally big on Hawthorn.

 

[grumbleguts]

Anyone watching tonight's game would be completely justified in thinking Hamish McLachan was a cream-yourself-card-carrying bulldogs fan.

 

[Uncle_Leo]

Anyone watching tonight's game would be completely justified in thinking Hamish McLachan was a cream-yourself-card-carrying bulldogs fan.

Barracks for St Kilda I believe

Does Al Nicholson support Brisbane? Was flat out barracking last night.

 

[mikey127]

Barracks for St Kilda I believe

Does Al Nicholson support Brisbane? Was flat out barracking last night.

Know his Son does not sure about him

 

[jefffff34]

Anyone watching tonight's game would be completely justified in thinking Hamish McLachan was a cream-yourself-card-carrying bulldogs fan.

Hamish is Geelong.

 

[Freofalcon]

West Perth man and in terms of AFL seemed partial to West Coast. He's a pretty proud Western Australian.



To be fair with guys of his generation, the SANFL would have been the main thing back in the day so its entirely possible that his team never made it to the AFL.

I read somewhere that Dennis was an East Fremantle supporter as a child.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

I read somewhere that Dennis was an East Fremantle supporter as a child.

East Fremantle (WAFL) and Melbourne (in the VFL).



If you click on the full link of the video, it says he grew up barracking for East Freo.

 

[Kellythatsit]

Cometti is dyed in the wool West Perth. He played for them in 60s and then coached them in the 80s. He never really chose an AFL side, even though he was once on the Footscray list. When pushed he’ll usually say Melbourne because they wear the same colours as West Perth but that he also has a soft spot for Fremantle.

 

[The hands of stone]

This will really shock people but Gerard Whately barracks for Geelong

 

[aCunningPlan]

This will really shock people but Gerard Whately barracks for Geelong

It's funny how the two most popular commentators in the game, Gerard Whateley and Huddo both go for Geelong.

‘Outstanding’: Anthony Hudson and Daisy Pearce are footy fans’ favourite commentators

AFL fans have made the call: Anthony Hudson and Daisy Pearce were their favourite commentators for the 2022 season, respected for their insight, knowledge and fairness.

www.theage.com.au

 

[The hands of stone]

It's funny how the two most popular commentators in the game, Gerard Whateley and Huddo both go for Geelong.

‘Outstanding’: Anthony Hudson and Daisy Pearce are footy fans’ favourite commentators

AFL fans have made the call: Anthony Hudson and Daisy Pearce were their favourite commentators for the 2022 season, respected for their insight, knowledge and fairness.

www.theage.com.au

Huddo is excellent , one of the best .

Whately is great with cricket calling but his footy calling has slipped .He has become preachy especially over the past 12-18 months.
Is overrated IMO

 

[XhazzafootyX]

Sam landsberger a massive dogs supporter. Strange dude

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Sam landsberger a massive dogs supporter. Strange dude

His dad works (or worked) at the Dogs which explains his fandom.

 

[Sea fog]

Healy is a genuine lover of good football . Think he loves travelling West for the surf initially and calling the best side in the last 3 decades .

He barracked for the Saints when he was growing up.

 

[I Remember Bluey]

He barracked for the Saints when he was growing up.

So he still barracks for the Saints

 

[Satan]

Surprised there isn't a thread on this (that I could find - feel free to merge if so).

Who do football journalists / media figures support?

I'm of the belief that basically nobody is unbiased when it comes to footy, so I think it's pretty interesting info. Happy to start a list if there isn't one.

Most ex players are pretty obvious, but otherwise...

Mark Allan - Collingwood
Jon Anderson - Geelong
Paul Amy - Bulldogs
Damian Barrett - North Melbourne
Greg Baum - Collingwood
Martin Blake - St Kilda
James Brayshaw - North Melbourne
Ash Browne - Hawthorn
Tom Browne - Collingwood
Ash Chua - North Melbourne
Jay Clark - ???
Rohan Connolly - Essendon
Greg Denham - West Coast
Barry Denner - Essendon
Jackie Epstein - Collingwood
Bruce Eva - St Kilda
Mark Fine - St Kilda
Michael Gleeson - Collingwood
Tim Gossage - St Kilda
Scott Gullan - Bulldogs
Richard Hinds - Collingwood
Tegan Higginbotham - Carlton
Mark Howard - Hawthorn
Anthony Hudson - Geelong
Craig Hutchison - Geelong
Dave Hughes - Carlton
Tony Jones - Collingwood
Josh Kay - Essendon
Sam Landsberger - Bulldogs
Sam Lane - Carlton
Tim Lane - Carlton
Francis Leach - St Kilda
Tony Leonard - Bulldogs
Dan Lonergan - Bulldogs
Rebecca Maddern - Geelong
Andy Maher - Carlton
Neroli Meadows - Fremantle
Bruce McAvaney - ???
Sam McClure - Carlton
Glenn McFarlane - Collingwood
Eddie McGuire - Collingwood
Hamish McLaughlan - ???
Adam McNicol - Richmond
Mick Molloy - Richmond
Jake Niall - Collingwood
Sam Pang - Carlton
Jon Pierik - Carlton
Jon Ralph - Richmond
Sandy Roberts - St Kilda
Mark Robinson - Essendon
Michaelangelo Rucci - Port Adelaide
Mike Sheahan - Melbourne
Patrick Smith - Richmond (formerly Essendon)
Mark Stevens - Bulldogs
Darryl Timms - Hawthorn
Mick Warner - Richmond
Gerard Whateley - Geelong
Caroline Wilson - Richmond
Basil Zempilas - Fremantle

Rhett Bartlett on Instagram: "Rohan Connolly is taking Essendon's 1996 Prelim Final loss after the siren, well. #afl"

76 likes, 9 comments - rfchistorian on May 27, 2025: "Rohan Connolly is taking Essendon's 1996 Prelim Final loss after the siren, well. #afl".

www.instagram.com

 

[010203]

Matt Hill - Western Bulldogs

Mark Howard - Hawthorn

The beautiful Kath Loughnan - Fremantle