You are so right, the duo were hands down the best on tv in that era but Sterlo just kept on getting better as a commentator and without a doubt the best there has been in Rugby League
tears in fatty's eyes at the end there telling Sterlo he's a credit to humanity, there's real love there. This has gotta be the best tribute i've seen. I grew up watching Sterlo play and it was magic watching him in a Kangaroos jumper. 100% Immortal for sure
For those of us who have never picked up a ball, we all think Gould knows everything. Then a few years down the line we realized Sterlo was the best analyser of the game. He taught us who never played so much. He made us understand more than should be possible without lacing up a boot. We appreciate that. No one ever said a bad word about him. We all admired his unbiased commentary. Yeah, we know he wanted parra to win. But he didn't turn it into a game of favourites ever. He was the best we could learn from. And we appreciate that. He should have coached. But, for us greenhorns, we're better off knowing what we know because he stayed with us. Thank you Sterlo. We love the greatest game of all. But we understand it more because of you.
Thanks Fatty...a great tribute to Sterlo. Gotta miss his commentary on the rugby league. Enjoy every minute of your retirement. Greetings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬
Damn Sterlo was by far my favourite commentator. Always called the game so professionally and fair. Never took a side, full of knowledge and wisdom. Enjoy retirement mate 👍
No truer champion on and off the field, Sterlo is nothing short of true legend of the game (and agreed, his name should be high on the ranks as an Immortal), and he will be sorely missed throughout the commentary world calling the games in a non bias way, good luck for everything the future holds for you Sterlo, it's been nothing but a pleasure to watch you having played, and commentate throughout the years!!!!!!
Hi Team at Rugby League Nine. Sterlio, you are going to be sooooooo missed at Nine. I hope and pray the powers that are will eventually make you an Immortal. You deserve the title. Your a legend, a gentleman, an awesome player and just one of the best commentators among others at Nine. All the very best for you and your family Sterlio. It was such a pleasure watching you on Nine. Many blessings from Alex (my 8 year old son) and Richard from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺. All the very best
So sad to see a legend retire.... Rugby League Australia will not be the same anymore..... Thank you for the golden memories Sterlo. Your commenting will be sorely missed.
Fatty made me cry last night when I watch this tribute to Peter Sterling. Fatty and Sterlo were just magic together and so genuine. To-days footy media have a lot to learn before they come anywhere close to these two. Brace, Joey and Freddy, Danika and Ruanne have potential.
i can't agree with joey and freddy and danika and ruanne.... absolutey horrid commentary.... there will never be a team like fatty sterlo and rabbits....
One of the greats. Had the opportunity to meet him several times, and he was an absolute gent. One of my favourites growing up. Proper legend. I don't say that lightly.
All the best Sterlo! As a Tigers supporter growing up during the 80's I can honestly say that you tore us to shreds so many times during your playing days, one of the very best half backs I've ever seen & definitely the best co commenter in the business. A legend for sure! You will be missed.
I remember going to a Rugby League game when I was 7 in 1984 and watching Sterlo and Ray Price lead Parra to another victory. Absolute weapons then and still to this day. Sterlo is a dead set legend of a bloke. Absolute class.
As a Qlder and 40yrs + Eels fan, Sterlo (and Kenny) are my all time favourite players...Sterlo the best 1/2 Ive seen in that time, 4 premierships in the tough years and dominated in his position at all levels...enjoy retirement mate...
Im laughing, just thinking of Fatty & Sterlo doing “footy show” antics, so many memories. Totally agree that ive never heard a bad word spoken of “Snorky”, from a Kiwi to you, thanks for the memories champ 👍👌
What an utter & total class act Sterlo has been as a player and as a commentator. Knowledgeable, humorous and ultimately insightful and beyond bias. Truly an all round professional. Just a pity he’s not a Qlder!!!!! All the best Sterlo and thx for making watching the game much more entertaining 👏
I came to Aus as a young bloke and watched these guys play (toward the end of their playing careers) and learned to love Aussie rugby league (I'm a convert from Union). Both should be classified as legends of both the game and the tv microphone.
It's not that we're happy you're leaving Stirlo - we're thankful for everything you've done and are excited for you to take more time out for yourself and the family. Enjoy it mate
Greetings...Two of the very BEST - Paul "fatty" Vautin, Peter "Snorkel/Sterlo" Sterling. Thanks for the memories. Great mates. Thanks Sterlo for your professionalism, humour, saying and feeling as you see the game without any bias. You are a Gentleman and a top class Halfback/Rugby League player, sprinkled with an innate warmth and a natural in front of the camera. As your good mate "Fatty" would say...all the best "Champ".
There was sadness when he abruptly retired from footy and sadness now he has retired from tv. Time stays still for no one but no doubt his legend will live on.
Thanks for the memories.... Really rate Sterlo and fatty both the most genuine guys. I'm more of an AFL fan but these two blokes are some of my biggest hero's. THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM BROKEN HILL
An utter champion. Thanks for keeping it real all along sterlo. Before and after your playing days. I have nothing but respect for how you’ve conducted yourself always.
On behalf of myself and my late Paps, I want to say Thank you Sterlo 🥺❤️..... countless Thursday nights just me and my dad laughing our lungs out enjoying footyshow back in the day
It's been an ultimate privilege and pleasure.. thanks so much for all the fond memories.. much respect from 🇫🇯 and 🇳🇿.. you'll be missed but never forgotten, Mate 👍
Now this guy is a role model, don’t need fancy words like immortal, big heart on paddock didn’t need drug’s, never a bad word out of his mouth. Became league’s anchor frontman n what a fantastic job he’s did. Happy retirement sterlo great man n great gentleman of the game. From NZ.
Ahh the feeling of nostalgia ... As i was a chef it is still the only show i ever set my VCR up to watch the show , NOhting could happen on a Thusday night untill i got to watch the Footy show . It became a bit of a weekly thing even the Aussie Rules players would come and have a laugh . 54 now and i stil lwatch the Footys show first 10 years dvd every 5 years or so , it never fails to crack me up and any one else who watched it . Sterlo you will be missed my man , should have been a QLDER , Hearing you and Rabbs Fatty call the Origin still one of my favourite things to hear . Gold Sterlo just Gold
thanku sterlo u comentated how u played , fair and honest, ive been watching since the start, and will really miss u on the footy, thanks for the memories
As a pom, who lived in Oz for a couple of years in the mid 90s , I thought this show was fantastic. I watched a few games, The Roosters and Sea Eagles. It summed up Australians to me. Down to earth, normal, decent people. 👍🇬🇧
As a qld fan I never forget that my first schooling and state representation was NSW and I respect all the great gaudians of SYDNEY and all league players and commentators of seventies eighties and awsome nineties ❤ especially Friday night footy ,RLW and the telegraph league lift out ❤and the footy show ,awesome memories and great mental health conditioning in those teenage years ,sport forever,Thanx heaps 🏈🏀🌏♥️
My childhood was filled with joy and laughter cos of the footy show, especially growing up in a broken home, looking forward to every Thursday night for fatty, sterlo and blocka and crew was a treat and meaningful to me atm in my life. Cheers for the memories sterlo. All the best bud.
When i was a little kid Peter Sterling was my Idol i loved Para i had a poster of Him and Eric Groath the Para Team the gear it was awesome Ive always been a big fan of Sterlos always will and the Fat they are Great together blessed i wish him all the best.
Fatty & Sterlo. Those were the days. League media today can’t compete with that.
Sterlo’s a legend and will be missed
You are so right, the duo were hands down the best on tv in that era but Sterlo just kept on getting better as a commentator and without a doubt the best there has been in Rugby League
that's it - Rabbits for the game call, Fatty for the comedy and Sterlo for the analysis - best crew ever.
These Fatty packages are gold. When you're paying tribute, you need authenticity, and both Sterlo and Fatty have it.
It was a great tribute.
Sterlo is an old soul - always kept things calm, objective and unbiased whilst others around him were losing their heads.
Peter and Paul .... Two great legends of rugby league and also sports media.... Will surely miss you Peter.... Lots of love from Papua New Guinea
What a great bloke
An absolute icon of rugby league. Childhood memories. You will be missed mate.
My salutations to you Chin! 😂😂😂
Champion summary Fatty. Love the Sterlo
He's not dead..
Oh no it's Nathan Cleary
Impossible to replace this man.
tears in fatty's eyes at the end there telling Sterlo he's a credit to humanity, there's real love there. This has gotta be the best tribute i've seen. I grew up watching Sterlo play and it was magic watching him in a Kangaroos jumper. 100% Immortal for sure
His voice shook for a bit there he tried holding it back and smiled and that's true you can really see the love there 👍
I grew up on Fatty and Sterlo. Thank You Sterlo🥲
Immortal.
Legend.
Won't be the same without Sterlo,
For those of us who have never picked up a ball, we all think Gould knows everything. Then a few years down the line we realized Sterlo was the best analyser of the game. He taught us who never played so much. He made us understand more than should be possible without lacing up a boot. We appreciate that. No one ever said a bad word about him. We all admired his unbiased commentary. Yeah, we know he wanted parra to win. But he didn't turn it into a game of favourites ever. He was the best we could learn from. And we appreciate that. He should have coached. But, for us greenhorns, we're better off knowing what we know because he stayed with us. Thank you Sterlo. We love the greatest game of all. But we understand it more because of you.
The first member of my Scanlens footy card collection in the early 80's.
Thanks Fatty...a great tribute to Sterlo. Gotta miss his commentary on the rugby league. Enjoy every minute of your retirement. Greetings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬
Sterlo's an absolute legend!-He is irreplaceable and will be missed.All the best in your retirement!
Damn Sterlo was by far my favourite commentator. Always called the game so professionally and fair. Never took a side, full of knowledge and wisdom. Enjoy retirement mate 👍
No truer champion on and off the field, Sterlo is nothing short of true legend of the game (and agreed, his name should be high on the ranks as an Immortal), and he will be sorely missed throughout the commentary world calling the games in a non bias way, good luck for everything the future holds for you Sterlo, it's been nothing but a pleasure to watch you having played, and commentate throughout the years!!!!!!
Thanks for the memories, Sterlo, you will be sorely missed!
A true champion. Enjoy the rest of your life with your family. God bless. Regards Kenneth, Bougainville, PNG.
Hi Team at Rugby League Nine. Sterlio, you are going to be sooooooo missed at Nine. I hope and pray the powers that are will eventually make you an Immortal. You deserve the title. Your a legend, a gentleman, an awesome player and just one of the best commentators among others at Nine. All the very best for you and your family Sterlio. It was such a pleasure watching you on Nine. Many blessings from Alex (my 8 year old son) and Richard from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺. All the very best
So sad to see a legend retire....
Rugby League Australia will not be the same anymore..... Thank you for the golden memories Sterlo. Your commenting will be sorely missed.
These two made my childhood so good with the footy show 😢❤
Immortal with Burt and Pricey! Unbiased as a commentator. Gibson rated him together with Beetson as the two greats he ever coached.
Fatty made me cry last night when I watch this tribute to Peter Sterling. Fatty and Sterlo were just magic together and so genuine. To-days footy media have a lot to learn before they come anywhere close to these two. Brace, Joey and Freddy, Danika and Ruanne have potential.
Bracey especially. Bracey, could be one of the best media personalities, in Channel 9’s history.
i can't agree with joey and freddy and danika and ruanne.... absolutey horrid commentary.... there will never be a team like fatty sterlo and rabbits....
One of the greats. Had the opportunity to meet him several times, and he was an absolute gent. One of my favourites growing up. Proper legend. I don't say that lightly.
Legend Stero, the brains of Rugby league
Peter, you're a footballer, commentator, analyst but most of all a gentleman ,you are missed already,may you and you family have peace and love
All the best Sterlo!
As a Tigers supporter growing up during the 80's I can honestly say that you tore us to shreds so many times during your playing days, one of the very best half backs I've ever seen & definitely the best co commenter in the business. A legend for sure!
You will be missed.
Absolute legend of the game and always enjoyed listening to you commentate. Enjoy your retirement sterlo mate!
What an awesome duo!
I remember going to a Rugby League game when I was 7 in 1984 and watching Sterlo and Ray Price lead Parra to another victory. Absolute weapons then and still to this day. Sterlo is a dead set legend of a bloke. Absolute class.
There won’t be another like sterlo thank you for the memories
As a Qlder and 40yrs + Eels fan, Sterlo (and Kenny) are my all time favourite players...Sterlo the best 1/2 Ive seen in that time, 4 premierships in the tough years and dominated in his position at all levels...enjoy retirement mate...
Im laughing, just thinking of Fatty & Sterlo doing “footy show” antics, so many memories. Totally agree that ive never heard a bad word spoken of “Snorky”, from a Kiwi to you, thanks for the memories champ 👍👌
Been listening to his iconic voice since I was a kid.. Peter Sterling, you're gonna be missed.. 👑❤💯
Youre a bloody legend Sterlo.. you will be missed
What an utter & total class act Sterlo has been as a player and as a commentator. Knowledgeable, humorous and ultimately insightful and beyond bias. Truly an all round professional. Just a pity he’s not a Qlder!!!!! All the best Sterlo and thx for making watching the game much more entertaining 👏
I came to Aus as a young bloke and watched these guys play (toward the end of their playing careers) and learned to love Aussie rugby league (I'm a convert from Union). Both should be classified as legends of both the game and the tv microphone.
Yes Mate well said i 100% agree
The tribute brought tears. We will miss you. Happy retirement
It's not that we're happy you're leaving Stirlo - we're thankful for everything you've done and are excited for you to take more time out for yourself and the family. Enjoy it mate
i’m not crying
The name Peter Sterling is iconic and legendary to this day in the city of Hull.,England. 40 years after he brought his magic over.
Greetings...Two of the very BEST - Paul "fatty" Vautin, Peter "Snorkel/Sterlo" Sterling. Thanks for the memories. Great mates. Thanks Sterlo for your professionalism, humour, saying and feeling as you see the game without any bias. You are a Gentleman and a top class Halfback/Rugby League player, sprinkled with an innate warmth and a natural in front of the camera. As your good mate "Fatty" would say...all the best "Champ".
One of the greatest player’s and commentators 🇦🇺💪🏻💪🏻
You are a legend Sterlo! I'm 34 and all I've known with footy is you, fatty and Rabs.
Wish you all the best in retirement 🍻
Totally agree, I'm 55 but the sentiments are exactly the same, best of luck, health and joy in your retirement 👍
Simply one of the best and a true immortal
Channel 9 and Wide World of Spots shouldn't have let the host who was voted most popular in 2021 to go so easily! Hope he wasn't pushed out.
There was sadness when he abruptly retired from footy and sadness now he has retired from tv. Time stays still for no one but no doubt his legend will live on.
What a genius of a talent and an icon of Rugby League
thank you Sterlo for all the work uve down in the NRL. a legend and yes an immortal.
What a legend.
The footy show during the 90's and early to mid 00's were unmissable, they were just so much fun to watch.
Thank you for shaping my childhood Sterlo. One of the greats and you will be missed greatly xx
There will be never another Peter Sterlo…thank you mate
Genuine respect, genuine humility, real mateship
Thanks for the memories.... Really rate Sterlo and fatty both the most genuine guys.
I'm more of an AFL fan but these two blokes are some of my biggest hero's.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM BROKEN HILL
Would have loved to see him coach NSW. Awesome performance on and off the field. Thanks for the memories.
Thanks Sterlo ... you're a champ in every sense of the word.
Was lucky enough to be able to watch Peter Sterling play for Hull FC back in the 80's. Fantastic player. Hope your enjoying retirement Sterlo.
Never be another like Peter Sterling. Miss those days
Thank you sterlo and fatty absolute legends 💯💪🙏🙏🙏
Great man indeed...we all will miss your presence Sterlo.
Best wishes in your next phase in life. All the way from Port Moresby, PNG.
One of the best you'll be missed Sterlo 👍
We love Sterlo in qld too. He's just a great fella. And a privilege to watch him play and hear him commentate.
Thanks Sterlo you are a true legend 👍🏻
Thanks Uncle Sterlo Best Wishes
U will be missed mate all the best …. Im sharing a tear with you to legend 😔💙
He is a true legend
An utter champion. Thanks for keeping it real all along sterlo. Before and after your playing days.
I have nothing but respect for how you’ve conducted yourself always.
What an absolute champion, all the best and thanks for the memories Pete
On behalf of myself and my late Paps, I want to say Thank you Sterlo 🥺❤️..... countless Thursday nights just me and my dad laughing our lungs out enjoying footyshow back in the day
Great league man and definately an immortal for his contribution to the game on and off the pitch, absolute class
It's been an ultimate privilege and pleasure.. thanks so much for all the fond memories.. much respect from 🇫🇯 and 🇳🇿.. you'll be missed but never forgotten, Mate 👍
He not your mate cause you not even meet him in person to be honest with you.
The Icon of rugby league
Sterling put the bar so high for the generation to come
God bless you
One of the best in the Business. On and later off the Field.
Thank You Sterlo! Legend! ⭐⭐⭐👏🏾👏🏾
Always enjoyed Sterlo's special sense of humour during commentary.
Now this guy is a role model, don’t need fancy words like immortal, big heart on paddock didn’t need drug’s, never a bad word out of his mouth. Became league’s anchor frontman n what a fantastic job he’s did. Happy retirement sterlo great man n great gentleman of the game. From NZ.
Ahh the feeling of nostalgia ... As i was a chef it is still the only show i ever set my VCR up to watch the show , NOhting could happen on a Thusday night untill i got to watch the Footy show . It became a bit of a weekly thing even the Aussie Rules players would come and have a laugh . 54 now and i stil lwatch the Footys show first 10 years dvd every 5 years or so , it never fails to crack me up and any one else who watched it . Sterlo you will be missed my man , should have been a QLDER , Hearing you and Rabbs Fatty call the Origin still one of my favourite things to hear . Gold Sterlo just Gold
thanku sterlo u comentated how u played , fair and honest, ive been watching since the start, and will really miss u on the footy, thanks for the memories
Sterlo was/is the best commentator. No bias like ALL the others. Genuine human.
It's a sad day loved every minute of watching you sterling sterlo
Will be missed for sure! Love the memories you left us,still the best half to grace the footy field,all the best for the future Sterlo!
Thank you Sterlo awesome bro🤙🏾
what a legend
Long way from Fairfield pats.. absolute pleasure to watch.. good onya mate,, happy retirement..
We people of Lae City PNG will truly miss your face and voice on channel nine when any of rugby league match played live on television.. thanks again.
As a pom, who lived in Oz for a couple of years in the mid 90s , I thought this show was fantastic. I watched a few games, The Roosters and Sea Eagles. It summed up Australians to me. Down to earth, normal, decent people. 👍🇬🇧
Thanks for everything champ. All the best in your future
One of the greatest players ever
thanks for the memories sterlo you are a champion all the best for the future
The real footy show days 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
What a great man is Sterlo
When he did the snork joke 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sterling deserves an Immortal.
Awesome tribute to a great man ✊🏻
What an absolute legend!!!
One of the First real analyst's of the game ... Thanks Snorks 💯
As a qld fan I never forget that my first schooling and state representation was NSW and I respect all the great gaudians of SYDNEY and all league players and commentators of seventies eighties and awsome nineties ❤ especially Friday night footy ,RLW and the telegraph league lift out ❤and the footy show ,awesome memories and great mental health conditioning in those teenage years ,sport forever,Thanx heaps 🏈🏀🌏♥️
The goofs they were on the Footy Show. Paul and Peter. Thank you for the memories. Peter, thank you for being you.
My childhood was filled with joy and laughter cos of the footy show, especially growing up in a broken home, looking forward to every Thursday night for fatty, sterlo and blocka and crew was a treat and meaningful to me atm in my life. Cheers for the memories sterlo. All the best bud.
Watching Friday night or Sunday afternoon won't be the same good luck with the rest of your life sterlo your a legend
When i was a little kid Peter Sterling was my Idol i loved Para i had a poster of Him and Eric Groath the Para Team the gear it was awesome Ive always been a big fan of Sterlos always will and the Fat they are Great together blessed i wish him all the best.
Great tribute Paul,well done!