Shocking reaction to AFL footy caller Kelli Underwood getting Australia Day honour
Shocking reaction to AFL footy caller Kelli Underwood getting Australia Day honour
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Savage trolls have attacked groundbreaking AFL commentator Kelli Underwood after the veteran broadcaster and journalist was acknowledged in the Australia Day honours list. Underwood was recognised with an Order of Australia for service to broadcast media following her groundbreaking achievements in sports media.
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She made history in 2009 as the first woman to call an AFL match on television, a milestone for gender representation in sports broadcasting. Underwood has worked extensively across television and radio, contributing to prominent programs on networks such as Fox Sports, ABC, and Channel Ten.
She has hosted and reported on major sports, including AFL, cricket, netball, and tennis, establishing herself as a versatile and authoritative voice in sports journalism. Underwood was a co-host of ABC's Offsiders, a panel show discussing major sports news and issues, and has also been part of Channel Ten's The Project.
Our own superstar, Kelli Underwood, is being honoured this Australia Day! 🤩FEATURE via @cat__healey 👉 https://t.co/UFIi00cc6e pic.twitter.com/8yL85ay2Rl. Kelli Underwood (right), pictured with colleague Sarah Jones, has been a pioneer for women in AFL media and was honoured for her work on Australia Day.
Her work has earned widespread recognition, including being awarded the 2018 Sports Presenter of the Year at the Australian Sports Commission Media Awards. She has also been praised for her ability to break down complex sports topics and engage diverse audiences.
