You may have not been wondering recently if I would seek out a career in coaching.
Well, don’t not wonder any longer, I’m staying in the media.
My decision was based on four things:
- Never having to wear a tie;
- Spending time with my family;
- So much money I can afford a car and drive it long distances; and
- Coaching in the AFL is beyond awful
Have you seen coaches in the AFL? They all have the hollow look in their eyes.
They're also under enormous stress.
One, who shall remain nameless, even yelled at me during a recent broadcast. Who yells at me? I'm lovable!
It's a terrible job.
Basically, you have to get a bunch of twenty-year-old blokes to cooperate together, work hard and forgo having a life, all while dealing with their stuff ups.
Have you talked to a twenty-year-old footballer? Hope you like video games and UFC.
On top of that, people in the media, idiotic bloggers and the scum of the earth, people on social media, slam you.
Trust me, it's way better to be giving opinions with no responsibility than actually having to see if they work.
Accountability is a fool's game.
Just think, commenting on what someone else is doing can get you paid more than the person doing it. It’s like some sort of pyramid scheme.
Coaches also get fired pretty regularly. Not commentators. BT has several jobs!
The minute someone says they want to be an AFL coach, start questioning their sanity.
It’s not as bad as saying you want to be a politician, but it’s on the same street.
So now, I’m just going to focus on my media career.
Working with the Channel Seven commentary team is a great way to look good.
The bar just couldn’t be lower!
COMMENTS
Angus Pryor
Aug 26, 2014
The link with politicians and AFL coaches isn't too far wrong. Neither are an easy gig although I suppose they both have their highs and lows.