Judging by your sarky attitude it would seem you find it perfectly acceptable for a commentator to not know where he is and which two teams he is commentating on.

Quote ChrisGS="ChrisGS"Or this forums.leagueunlimited.com/showt ... p?t=416924 Oh yes, he's loved down under alright '" Here is one of the more insightful contributors to this forum you cite: Quote ChrisGS="newman" I used to think Eddie and Stevo were funny but after listening to about 3 games they get plenty old, plenty fast. They barely commentate on the action other than making (mainly obvious) suggestions for the referee, coach and players. You learn NOTHING from them and thats bad cause the game needs exposure in the UK. For all the irritating elements to Rabs at least he just calls the play and lets Gus, Sterlo, Joey et al explain the contextual elements which is usually helpful.'"

Quote ChrisGS="ChrisGS"Or this forums.leagueunlimited.com/showt ... p?t=416924 Oh yes, he's loved down under alright '" Here is one of the more insightful contributors to this forum you cite: Quote ChrisGS="newman" I used to think Eddie and Stevo were funny but after listening to about 3 games they get plenty old, plenty fast. They barely commentate on the action other than making (mainly obvious) suggestions for the referee, coach and players. You learn NOTHING from them and thats bad cause the game needs exposure in the UK. For all the irritating elements to Rabs at least he just calls the play and lets Gus, Sterlo, Joey et al explain the contextual elements which is usually helpful.'"

I'm sure that's one of the most insightful contributors, if you want to bury your head in the sand and carry on your charade of Rabs being a revered commentator

It's pretty clear from the poll that Rabs IS a revered commentator.

The claim was that he's revered in Australia. A poll on a forum with mainly British fans doesn't hold weight.

Why not? Those British who have Premier Sports can hear him every week and compare him with all the others.

I think he is well liked here because he has a bit of a cult status. Most people only hear him a few times a year watching Origin etc, or over the top of 'big hits' reels on youtube etc and his funky Aussie voice is what we associate with the NRL. No doubt many Aussies hold Eddie and Stevo in the same regard. To them they symbolise Kangaroo tours etc. There are very few commentators in any sport who will be forever remembered for a particular piece of commentary in the way that Eddie will always be remembered for 'Wide to West'.

I already told you why not. Because YOU said he was revered in Australia. You're backtracking now.

Quote ChrisGS="ChrisGS"I already told you why not. Because YOU said he was revered in Australia. You're backtracking now.'" Ok here's an Aussie website/radio station and the first line is .... "He’s the most revered Rugby League caller since Frank Hyde. And like Hyde, Ray ‘Rabs’ Warren is a gentleman and all-round nice guy. He and commentary gun Dan Ginnane, will work the Rush Hour for four weeks leading up to the NRL Grand Final." simples. www.radioinfo.com.au/news/10350/

Quote ChrisGS="ChrisGS"I already told you why not. Because YOU said he was revered in Australia. You're backtracking now.'" Ok here's an Aussie website/radio station and the first line is .... "He’s the most revered Rugby League caller since Frank Hyde. And like Hyde, Ray ‘Rabs’ Warren is a gentleman and all-round nice guy. He and commentary gun Dan Ginnane, will work the Rush Hour for four weeks leading up to the NRL Grand Final." simples. www.radioinfo.com.au/news/10350/

Stevo and Rabs have character, I'll take them over these boring generic modern commentators. Who cares if they make mistakes? They are symbolic, entertaining and like it or not have come to define their sports.

Quote Sadfish="Sadfish"Ok here's an Aussie website/radio station and the first line is .... "He’s the most revered Rugby League caller since Frank Hyde. And like Hyde, Ray ‘Rabs’ Warren is a gentleman and all-round nice guy. He and commentary gun Dan Ginnane, will work the Rush Hour for four weeks leading up to the NRL Grand Final." simples. www.radioinfo.com.au/news/10350/'" You're using a profile from his own radio show to try and back that up? Seriously?

Quote Sadfish="Sadfish"Ok here's an Aussie website/radio station and the first line is .... "He’s the most revered Rugby League caller since Frank Hyde. And like Hyde, Ray ‘Rabs’ Warren is a gentleman and all-round nice guy. He and commentary gun Dan Ginnane, will work the Rush Hour for four weeks leading up to the NRL Grand Final." simples. www.radioinfo.com.au/news/10350/'" You're using a profile from his own radio show to try and back that up? Seriously?