Channel 7 has made a surprising move by removing commentator Jason Bennett from its AFL coverage this season. Bennett, a well-known and award-winning sports broadcaster, had been a key part of the network's VFL coverage and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon matches. The network unveiled its new commentary team on Tuesday, confirming Bennett's absence. However, there's a twist: Bennett may still be part of Channel 7's AFLW commentary team. This move comes after Bennett's time as an AFL commentator from 2002 to 2006 and his international posting with ESPN. Channel 7 has added Triple M star Jack Heverin to its commentary team, who will join Brian Taylor, James Brayshaw, Hamish McLachlan, and Alister Nicholson in covering select Sunday games. Another name not mentioned on Tuesday is sports reporter Tom Morris, who defected from Channel 9 but is under a non-compete clause until the second half of the season. This change in commentary team has sparked curiosity and discussion among fans, with many wondering what this means for the network's coverage. But here's where it gets controversial... Bennett's removal from the main AFL coverage has left some fans wondering if Channel 7 is losing a key figure in its sports broadcasting. And this is the part most people miss... Bennett's expertise and experience in VFL and AFLW coverage could have been a valuable addition to the network's overall sports programming. So, what do you think? Is Channel 7 making a mistake by removing Bennett from its main AFL coverage? Or is this a strategic move to refresh the network's commentary team? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
