Ep 336 - Kelli Underwood, special guest co-host

ON THIS EPISODE: Special guest co-host, Kelli Underwood Caro asks Kelli about her decision finish with Offsiders We explore Kelli’s experience as a ground breaking play-by-play commentator of AFL How the AFLW can improve and evolve And some topical ‘6 quick questions’   Kelli Underwood joins Caroline Wilson While Caro is a ground breaker in the industry, Kelli is too – having been the first woman to call AFL on TV for channel 10 Her first experience in a commentary box with 3AW – and the various roles she had Her addiction to the adrenaline of calling a game of footy Some of the biggest stories she has broken Kelli’s decision to finish up with Offsiders Memorable episodes of Offsiders Calling AFL games – Rex Hunt planted the seed The challenges she faced – and her experience with Ch 10 – did 12 games over 2 years but felt like a failure at the end of it – however ABC continued to believe in her and gave her games Kelli spoke about why she loves seeing females coming through as callers of AFL / AFLW games – Jess Webster, Lauren Bourdin, Jo Wotton Kelli says she controls the negativity now – the feedback can be so predictable People have an obsession with people that make mistakes – of course commentators will make mistakes AFLW – they’re not doing enough – it has come a long way and the quality is improving -but who is in there advocating and innovating with AFLW? THE COCKTAIL CABINET, WITH Myles Thomson from the Prince Wine Store This week, Myles discusses Rosé BOOK, SCREEN, FOOD (BSF) – for RED ENERGY – Be empowered with the Red Energy mobile app BOOK: Kelli Underwood reviews ANGE by Vince Rugari SCREEN: My Old Ass – Kelli saw this at the cinema last week FOOD: Caro has a recipe: Tomato Curry ITEM 5 – SIX QUICK QUESTIONS – for RED ENERGY Caro to Kelli: 1 – Where did you stand on the Lachie Neale / Abbey Holmes post-game kiss? 2 – Did Tom Morris deserve to return to football reporting? 3 – Should Adelaide have re-signed Matthew Nicks? 4 – Should John Longmire move on as Swans’ coach? 5 – Your favourite sports commentator? 6 – Jack Ginnivan or Ken Hinkley – which side are you on?