#124: Hamish McLachlan - How to commentate the AFL Grand Final

Hello friends!!

Have you ever dreamed of commentating the biggest sporting events on earth for millions of viewers?

This is your masterclass, and Hamish McLachlan is your teacher.

Hamish spent 13 years working under Bruce McAvaney and Dennis Cometti at Channel 7 🐐🐐

In that time Hamish has been awarded the task of hosting the Olympics, the Spring Racing Carnival, the Australian Open, and of course the AFL Grand Final.

What we didn't expect, is that Hamish is also the master at winning job interviews through story telling!

Trust us, you're going to absolutely love this ep.

We cover:

• The 3 pieces of advice handed down by Bruce McAvaney
• Commentating on TV vs radio
• Simple hacks to paint a picture for the viewer
• Connecting emotionally with players
• Storytelling in job interviews
• Getting the attention of decision makers

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