The big news this week was not so much the first round of the AFL season, but the first call for Rex Hunt on Melbourne’s Triple M since he jumped ship from 3AW after 20 years behind their mic, and his replacement Brian Taylor’s first call on AW. That and the passing of legendary race caller Des Hoystead last week reminded us of the enormous importance that sport plays in Radio’s programming mix.

Whatever the sport, the truly great callers make us feel that we’re there by painting word pictures that add excitement and emotion to. They’re the ones that carve out a niche for themselves in the hearts and minds of listeners.

If there was such a thing as an Australian Radio Sports Commentators’ Hall of Fame, who would you induct into it, past or present, and why?

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