Over 1000 people answered the inaugural The Sounding Board’s footy survey which asked all the tough questions surrounding footy and particularly, the media.
Kicking things off was the question: Who should Damian Barrett break bread with?
Out of Luke Beveridge, Mark Robinson, James Hird, all of them or none of them, The Sounding Board listeners have made the call!
"It was a polarising issue," said Craig Hutchison.
"Our audience feel you should break bread with no one."
To which Barrett responded: "I certainly won't be with two of the three."
Check out the results below:
| Identity | Votes |
|---|---|
| None of them | 28.08% |
| All of them | 24.49% |
| Robbo | 20.63% |
| Bevo | 15.47% |
| Hirdy | 11.33% |
The survey also asked: Who is next in line to become the new Bruce McAvaney?
James Brayshaw seems to be a popular choice.
Barrett said: "It's an unassailable lead now. He is going to replace Bruce McAvaney on Channel 7 when Bruce decides the time is right."
| Identity | Votes |
|---|---|
| James Brayshaw | 47.12% |
| The Mimosa Moustache (Brian Taylor) | 20.58% |
| Hamish McLachlan | 19.81% |
| Basil Zempilas | 6.44% |
| The Duke of Wellness (Luke Darcy) | 6.06% |
Now to the nitty gritty: Who is the most respected AFL news breaker?
And the winner is... D.BARRETT
"In fairness, this was aimed to our Sounding Board listenership, I'd be disappointed if he didn't win it," said Hutchison.
| Identity | Votes |
|---|---|
| Damian Barrett | 30.36% |
| Caroline Wilson | 16.04% |
| Jake Niall | 15.18% |
| Sam McClure | 9.22% |
| Michael Warner | 8.65% |
| Tom Browne | 5.28% |
| Tom Morris | 4.32% |
| Mitch Cleary | 4.13% |
| Jay Clark | 3.55% |
| Mark Robinson | 3.27% |
And not a list you would strive for: Who is the most annoying AFL media identity?
Barrett asked the question: "You've warmed. Do you think on the Herald Sun one (list) you might be a bit more prominent?"
Hutchison said: "Much worse!! Top three finish for sure."
| Identity | Votes |
|---|---|
| Basil Zempilas | 18.61% |
| Cameron Ling | 16.30% |
| Kane Cornes | 15.90% |
| Tom Browne | 13.08% |
| Brian Taylor | 11.37% |
| Eddie McGuire | 9.15% |
| Dermott Brereton | 6.74% |
| Dwayne Russell | 5.03% |
| Bruce McAvaney | 2.72% |
| Craig Hutchison | 1.11% |
Listen to Hutchy and Damo discuss the Identities below:
We will be back Monday to reveal the Best Performers, including who is the best play-by-play caller on both TV and radio!