Kerry O'Keefe, here with former co-commentators Jim Maxwell and Danny Morrison, will return to the airwaves with 2GB. Source: News Limited
LESS than six months after quitting the ABC, popular broadcaster Kerry O'Keeffe is making a comeback on commercial radio.
The cricket commentator with the crazy laugh and huge cult following has agreed to join Radio 2GB.
O'Keeffe's manager James Erskine agreed to terms with 2GB boss Russell Tate following talks that were initiated by the Skull's biggest fan, John Singleton.
"At my age you can't wait too long to make a comeback," said O'Keeffe, in a text message to confirm his return to radio.
The former NSW and Test leg-spinner quit the ABC after last summer's Ashes series, much to the disappointment of his fans.
But 2GB was quick to step in.
"I have always had a huge rap on Kerry and so does everyone I know," Tate said.
"I think he's a talent beyond his cricket commentary that was so popular on the ABC.
"He's very bright and a very funny man."
Tate and his programming staff will have talks with O'Keeffe in the next fortnight to define his role at the station.
"Sport is his heritage but he's talented and very different in other areas," Tate said.
"In the next couple of weeks we will get together to finalise some program concepts."
It's expected O'Keeffe will become the face of 2GB's weekend summer of sport program among other duties.
His signing should not affect the future of other 2GB broadcasters.
The Big Marn Darryl Brohman is off contract at the end of the football season but Tate is about to open negotiations for a new deal.
Bronte Halligan who has been chosen to play water polo for Australia, with her father former NRL goal kicking great Daryl Halligan at Manly Swim Centre, Sydney. Pic Brett Costello Source: News Limited
WATER POLO WINS BATTLE FOR BRONTE'S HEART
If Australia is to win gold in women's water polo at the Rio or Tokyo Olympics the Aussie Stingers may just be thankful for the choices made by rising star Bronte Halligan.
Bronte, the 18-year-old daughter of former Kiwi and Canterbury Bulldogs sharpshooter Daryl Halligan, had to make the choice a few years ago between surf life saving, a sport where her older sister Devon is a champion ironwoman, or water polo.
The pool won out and Bronte had to make the next big decision to follow her father and sister in representing New Zealand or declare her allegiance to Australia.
Thankfully for the Aussie Stingers, Halligan chose Australia and this week she was named to make her debut for the senior Australian team at the prestigious FINA World League finals in Shanghai next month.
"I wasn't as good in the surf and I did have a good base of swimming and netball so mum and dad just chucked me in the water polo pool and I loved it," Halligan said.
But while the schoolgirl at Stella Maris in Manly says her dad gives her plenty of helpful tips on what it takes to be a professional athlete, she doesn't think he'd cut it in the water.
"I was quite young when dad finished so I don't have many memories of him playing but I look up to him a lot. He has given me a lot of advice, pushing me through and helping me become the best athlete I can. It's really helpful having him there.
"He understands the rules of water polo and he likes the aggressiveness of it. He calls it footy in the water but I don't think he'd be too good at it himself."
Halligan's selection continues the strong connection between water polo and rugby league with Blocker Roach's son Aidan, a London Olympian, set to represent Australia in the corresponding men's World League finals this year.
The Socceroos outrated the NRL on Monday night. Source: Getty Images
SOCCEROOS CLAIM THE RATINGS BY A SHORT HALF-HEADER
Soccer has scored another significant victory over the NRL in head to head television ratings.
Last Monday night, the Socceroos out-rated the Cronulla v South Sydney match on Fox Sports. It was close 194,000 to 192,000.
State of Origin obviously effected the NRL audience for a game that was missing Greg Inglis, Paul Gallen and three other rep players.
Monday night footy normally attracts an audience of around the 250,000 mark.
NO BREATHING IRE FROM PRICE
Steve Price is a good man who would never criticise the Dragons for over his dismissal.
I chased him for an interview last week but got the following text message.
"Hey Buzz, appreciate your message, hope u can understand that at this time, I'm just focusing on spending quality time with my family after a tough few weeks. Regards SP."
STICKY FINE WITH PROCTOR BACKFLIP
It's true that Ricky Stuart actually shook hands with Storm front-rower Kevin Proctor to confirm a four-year deal with the Raiders last Monday in Melbourne.
Next morning, after a sleepless night, Proctor rang the Raiders coach to say he had changed his mind.
Stuart sportingly accepted the backflip, saying he didn't want a player who wasn't 100 per cent committed to his club.
Glenn Stewart has already signed with the Rabbitohs. Are Steve Matai and Anthony Watmough also on the way out the door? Source: News Limited
SEA EAGLES DUO MAY FLY OFF IN DISGUST
Anthony Watmough is not the only big name player at Manly thinking about quitting over the shabby treatment of Glenn Stewart.
We're hearing centre Steve Matai is in the same boat. Don't be surprised to see Watmough at Parramatta and Matai at the Warriors.
BLUES BEAMED DIRECT TO BRAZIL
many of Australia's Socceroos are keen rugby league fans, including the great Timmy Cahill. They will all be watching the return State of Origin game at ANZ Stadium on June 19 because the match is being shown live in Brazil on the Direct TV network. Amazingly, Rabs, Gus and co will broadcast into 90 countries.
SOCCEROOS ARE MASSIVE NEWS
The Socceroos were the first team to arrive in Brazil and that has set off a frenzy. Even an open training session is big news.
The local TV station in Vitoria went live to air during the training and everyone from the Governor to the local mayor wants to be part of the show.
When the Socceroos had a gentle stroll to walk off some jet lag, 40 local media turned up as word spread.
SAINT
THE 24 hours of spectacular NSW footy dominance with the Blues beating Qld in Origin and the Swans flogging Geelong in the AFL.
Screen gab of Paul Gallen being tackled by Josh Papalii Source: Supplied
SINNER
THE Josh Papalii dog shot on Paul Gallen in Origin. Crash-tackling a player without the ball and unexpectedly from behind creates whiplash and neck injuries. It's a coward tackle that needs to be outlawed.
FENECH, LEWIS BESTIES NO MORE
THERE was no sign of trainer Johnny Lewis at Jeff Fenech's 50th's birthday party on Wednesday night, just as there was no sign of Fenech at Lewis's 70th birthday party last month. It's the official proof that one of the tightest partnerships in Australian sport has been broken beyond repair.
SHOOSH
WHO were the two Origin players from the same club who don't like each other and didn't shake hands after the game.
BENNETT FREE TO ROAM
DESPITE what Knights CEO Matt Gidley is saying, supercoach Wayne Bennett is definitely a free agent once Hunter Sports Group hands the Knights over to new owners.
COP THAT GORDY
SPARE a thought for outspoken Maroons legend Gorden Tallis, who was looking for somewhere to hide after losing Origin. Instead he found himself seated smack bang in the middle of the NSW team players and coaching staff on the flight from Brisbane to Sydney. And didn't they rub it in.
SOUTHERN RETREATS
RETIRED footy players are taking over the south coast of NSW. Mick Cronin owns a pub in Gerringong and former salary cap boss Ian Schubert has just purchased the Bomaderry Hotel. The great Ronny Coote has the McDonald's franchise in Nowra and his mate George Piggins a farm nearby.
Tim Cahill sent his thanks to Phil Hillyard for this shot. Source: News Corp Australia
CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE
TIMMY Cahill knows a great picture when he sees one. The veteran Socceroos star was straight on the email to our man Phil Hillyard the day after he took this sensational shot at ANZ Stadium. "Top man, Phil, really appreciate that shot, definitely caught a magic moment for me. Quality shot."
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