A former Penrith star has hit out at Triple M Sydney claiming that the station had disrespected footy nice Mark Geyer after he was out of the blue sacked by the broadcaster final week.
Many have been shocked by Triple M’s determination to half firm with the New South Wales State of Origin legend who has been a fan favorite on the station’s Mick & MG within the Morning’s breakfast present for a while.
Regardless of having been with the broadcaster for 17 years, Geyer and his co-hosts Mick Molloy and Cat Lynch are due to get replaced by a brand new solid that may embody former NRL star-turned-media persona Beau Ryan.
It’s understood he’ll debut on the present on January 20, 2025 and will probably be joined by co-hosts Natarsha Belling and former West Tigers Captain Aaron Woods. The programme will probably be renamed Triple M Breakfast with Beau, Tarsh & Woodsy and can run from 6am to 9am on weekdays.
Geyer’s axing was first reported by The Day by day Telegraph final week, however the the reason why he has left the station stay unclear – with the previous Kangaroos star but to talk out on the matter.
However in line with former Penrith star Lou Zivanovic, who caught up with the 56-year-old for lunch over the previous week, Geyer has been left ‘devastated’ by the sudden name after he had been ‘blindsided’ by the channel.
Mark Geyer has reportedly been left ‘devastated’, in line with a former NRL participant, after he was dropped from Triple M Sydney’s breakfast present
Geyer has spent the previous 17 years working for the broadcaster however in line with Lou Zivanovic, had been left ‘blindsided’ by the transfer
‘MG [Mark Geyer] is without doubt one of the most loyal individuals you can meet and Triple M has proven him zero loyalty in return,’ Zivanovic instructed Yahoo Sport Australia.
‘He was blindsided by the choice and is sort of understandably devastated. Selections are made in enterprise each day however there is a proper method and incorrect approach to go about issues. They’ve completely screwed him, with out warning, after 17 years of loyal service. It doesn’t sit proper with me and it doesn’t sit proper with lots of people.
‘He is nonetheless coming to phrases with all of it, however he is a powerful man,’ Zivanovic added.
‘MG confirmed throughout his footy profession that you just get knocked down and also you stand up once more, and that’s the way in which he is approaching this. With the assistance and assist of household and mates, he’ll bounce again from this. One door closes, one other one opens.’
Day by day Mail Australia has reached out to Southern Cross Austereo for remark.
Geyer, who was capped 3 times for Australia and helped Penrith to their first premiership win in 1991, retired from skilled footy in 2000.
He would go on to pursue a profession in media having written extensively for newspapers, earlier than taking on roles with Triple M and Fox Footy.
His co-host and comic, Molloy is ready to return to Victoria the place he’ll host the native breakfast present with Nick Riewoldt, Titus O’Reily and Rosie Walton.
Geyer (left), who was capped 3 times for Australia and helped Penrith to their first premiership win in 1991, retired from skilled footy in 2000
Geyer and Mitch Molloy have been changed by Beau Ryan (left) Natarsha Belling (centre) and former West Tigers Captain Aaron Woods (proper)
It comes amid a large shakeup throughout Australia’s huge sports activities broadcasting platforms, with Triple M handing Marty Sheargold a brand new function after he had vacated the breakfast slot in July. He’ll lengthen his country-wide Marty Sheargold present into the drive shift in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
In the meantime, Triple M Sydney have formally introduced their line-up for the brand new present, with Southern Cross Audio (SCA) Chief Content material Officer, Dave Cameron, thanking Geyer for his time with the station.
‘We want to thank MG for his unbelievable 17-year contribution to Triple M throughout many exhibits and NRL calls,’ he mentioned.
‘We sincerely hope he will probably be part of the Triple M household once more throughout the long run, and we want him all one of the best.’
Woods, in the meantime, has spoken of his respect and admiration for Geyer and revealed the piece of recommendation that he gave him throughout his NRL profession.
‘He simply instructed me to by no means cease doing what I used to be doing, don’t say no to something and preserve exhibiting up,’ Woods instructed Sport Con.
‘I’ve by no means forgotten that. MG together with Matty Johns and Gus Worland helped me a lot.
Woods, who introduced his retirement earlier this 12 months, having made 270 NRL appearances, added: ‘He was the primary particular person I despatched a textual content to this morning.’
