Post up the complaint for us to have a read Ryan, I enjoy anything thats sticks it up Voss
Ryan Winter
Wed 15/09/2021 3:36 PM
Good Afternoon,
I would like to write to complain about Andrew Voss commentary, particularly when involved in any Manly Sea Eagles fixture.
Andrew ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to his craft. He presents well, performs well under pressure, is versatile, informative,
humorous and available (accessible).
I understand Andrew needs to "say what he sees" and paint a picture for those watching or listening. The issue arises when
impartiality is required and a balanced commentary is necessary. This is where "Vossy" fails to see he bigger picture, death riding
particular teams and/ or demographics.
There is a growing groundswell of dissatisfaction from Foxtel viewers (particularly Northern Beaches demographics), around Andrew's
completely one eyed, inappropriate, unprofessional commentary when involving the maroon and white. Secondary to the anti-Manly
rhetoric, his incorrect calls relating to player(s) names, his openly cheering home Manly's opposition, his attitude towards my club
and our performances have now become unwatchable (not only to me, but many).
I would like to enquire about how many signatures on a petition it would take to remove Andrew Voss from Sea Eagles fixtures?
To date, we have close to a thousand (but have only just started the petition hours ago). Additionally, who could we address it to?
Viewers have options during the finals series to avoid Andrew, but during the season proper, not all games are shared between networks.
I don't know Andrew personally, he is probably a very professional, hard-working, dedicated media personality, but he does not commentate
fairly or without bias when it comes to The Sea Eagles. The way he patronised, and demeaned Mark Carroll "on air" in their joint
commentary was without a doubt, the most cringe worthy , disappointing, unprofessional event I have ever viewed. Disgusting, to say the least.
If you could respond regarding the petition, and numbers required to remove Andrew from air during Manly games, that would be fantastic.
If he would just commentate us in the same way he commentates say The South Sydney Rabbits (one would think he's a supporter of theirs),
then there wouldn't be this much dissatisfaction.
(Please note I have been asked by the greater group as a speaker to write this email).
Kind Regards,
Ryan Winter