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Roy Slaven and H.G. Nelson will return to the commentary box for the 2014 NRL and AFL grand finals, bringing their unique brand of coverage to ABC Radio for the ‘Festival of the Boot’.
Much loved in days past for their humorous and critical State of Origin commentary, Roy and H.G’s days behind the mic at iconic footy games are often reminisced upon with a smile.
A return to the commentary box for the inaugural ‘Festival of the Boot’ in 2012 was welcomed with open arms, and the success carried on to the 2013 grand final season.
It has now been confirmed that the duo will return in 2014.
The pair made their name on the national scale during the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, with their nightly show ‘The Dream with Roy and H.G.’. The success of which saw them follow up at proceeding summer and winter Olympic Games.
Most recently, they were invited to join Network Ten, hosting a nightly recap show titled ‘Roy and H.G’s Russian Revolution’ during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Now, a place on the air for two of the nation’s most iconic sporting events provides a perfect opportunity for fans to rekindle their love for the pair’s distinctive style of sporting commentary every year.
H.G. shared his excitement for the upcoming broadcasts, stating that “2014 could be the best Festival ever. With everyone rooting for Team Australia, the nation is united as never before, under the banner of the Boot”.
And Roy also shared some insight: “Team Australia is the side they all want to be in, because it is chockablock full of grunt and poke with not a pillow in sight. Just ask the Brick with Eyes”.
Coverage details:
The Boot Part One: the AFL Grand Final from 2:00pm AEST, Saturday 27 September, live from the MCG.
The Boot Part Two: the NRL Grand Final, 7:00pm ADST, Sunday October 5, live from the Olympic Stadium.
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