Australian viewers loved Tony because he took us on. We appreciated a person who could take it and give it back to us a bit. The summer cricket telecasts just aren't the same without him.
+Brad Smith He mellowed so much the older he got and really showed hhow much he knew about the game. Definitely one of the greats of the commentary box.
Tony Greig .... The greatest commentator of all time. I am 34 years old now, and have grown up on him ever since I can remember first watching WSC in the very early 80's.
Bill Lawry has just announced his retirement from commentary. My heart is crying. RIP cricket commentary :( !!! Its all happening here at the MCG 😭😭. Ohh Bill..!!!
Also the Allan McGilvary commentating on the ABC they knew how to commentate. They didn’t think they had to talk every second. It is a great pity that some of the current commentators , just do not STOP and think , before they engage their voice.
Thanks tony for your services i used to watch early morning matches in 90s being a kid with little knowledge of English in Pakistan i learnt English because of you sir i am 35 years now these commentators will remain in my heart forever ❤ what a beautiful era that was and tri nation serieses boxing day tests every year we use to wait for that i miss those days! love for tony grieg karachi Pakistan.
its going to b 2019 in less than a month..I miss the times u guys shared in the commentary box & the voices which i heard on TV were truly beautiful..time just flew by
My God...Cozier/gregg/lawry/beanu.... channel nine theme ...wow will stay with me till the end of my days....i have tears in my eye's...RIP to these kegends who made cricket beautiful sport for us....
It’s funny how the 12th man makes him out to be a bit of a dunce. But bill seems like a intelligent man but also very warm and kind man. I miss the nine boys in summer
There should be statues of Tony Grieg and Kerry Packer outside Lords. They changed cricket....much for the better. Bill...probably the best cricket commentator alongside Richie and Tony Himself
I cannot imagine the toffs at Lords / MCC eating that much humble pie. They created hell for the Packer movement at the time. Greig and John (Strop) Cornell were absolute great lieutenants for KP. As DKL and Chappelli state to this day, every player in today's game owes a depth of gratitude to those men who took up their cause
Cricket is not the same without Richie, Tony, Ian, Bill and Tangles. Tony will always be remembered for putting the key into the pitch, the WeatherWatch, presenting the man of the match and saying “hord” and “grorse” (hard and grass). 66 was far too young.
I hated Kerry Packer, I hated Tony Grieg, I hated that he played - as a South African - for England and then, "World Series Cricket". I hated Bill Lawry, I hated Ian Chappell (all the Chappells) I hated that they (the MCC?) conceded to this and made him captain, and then, as an insult, he not only deserted them, he actively sought ways to encourage others to desert too. They did OK, the rich guys, and the first generation of West Indians too. But it didn't last. By the 80's the West Indians were doomed, even though a whole generation of superstars were propelled forward, it would take 15 more years to bare the result. My world view, as a little guy, was shattered in 1977, after I had watched the thrill of the centenary test at the MCG, only for my Grandpa - devastated - that conditions for the country's cricketers were not good, and that they would leave. I was 14 and I was just forming - had just formed my ideas, and it was gone. My heroes were whores. And now I am fully a whore in this world. Talk about Willie Wonker and his chocolate factory, but this was a hundred years!
Richie Benaud is impossible not to like and respect - impossible. So I was flummoxed. How could he be so traitorous? Cricket - as we know it - is seriously under threat, now in 2016. We love tests and the legacy they enshrine. There was never anyway the West Indians were gonna be able to pay Packer wages. I do not think Packer saved cricket - but he did propel it in the short term, but at great expense. Television money - remember - was the motive.
Australian viewers loved Tony because he took us on. We appreciated a person who could take it and give it back to us a bit. The summer cricket telecasts just aren't the same without him.
+Brad Smith He mellowed so much the older he got and really showed hhow much he knew about the game. Definitely one of the greats of the commentary box.
Spot on.
Tony Greig .... The greatest commentator of all time.
I am 34 years old now, and have grown up on him ever since I can remember first watching WSC in the very early 80's.
King Richie Benaud is #1, but Tony Greig a close second
@@DaveOz-mx5ohbill lawry best
Oh the old channel nine team ..... We'll never ever have a commentary team that awesome...
Right
Only the 12th Man could keep them going.
Agree
Bill lawry lol was so long as his big nose in the world. 🐚🍌🥖🍖🍗🥀
100% Agree... That is why I love 1992 world cup... Awesome kits, grounds,and commentry team
Mr.Bill Lawrey your the most wonderful voice and great commentator in world cricket.Hats off sir.
Tony Grieg and Bill Lawry two great character's of cricket.A wonderful tribute
Voices of the Australian summer, late 70s to early 10's. will miss it forever
A sincere, moving interview. First-class.
When Tony Grieg, Bill Lawry and Richie Benaud were in the commentary box, it was golden. Miss cricket from the 80’s and 90’s.
Pretty grubby to leave out Ian Chappell.
💯
Bill Lawry has just announced his retirement from commentary. My heart is crying. RIP cricket commentary :( !!! Its all happening here at the MCG 😭😭. Ohh Bill..!!!
Also the Allan McGilvary commentating on the ABC they knew how to commentate. They didn’t think they had to talk every second. It is a great pity that some of the current commentators , just do not STOP and think , before they engage their voice.
Thanks tony for your services i used to watch early morning matches in 90s being a kid with little knowledge of English in Pakistan i learnt English because of you sir i am 35 years now these commentators will remain in my heart forever ❤ what a beautiful era that was and tri nation serieses boxing day tests every year we use to wait for that i miss those days! love for tony grieg karachi Pakistan.
its going to b 2019 in less than a month..I miss the times u guys shared in the commentary box & the voices which i heard on TV were truly beautiful..time just flew by
Bill Lawry commentary was very good along with Tony Cozier & Tony Greg.
Fantastic tribute. Rip Tony and thanks for the memories
Richie was always the best commentator but no-one had Tony and Bill’s chemistry.. Loved their calls together
bill lawry ur voice is good for commentry.great man
Bill Larry, Ian Chappell, Tony Cozier,Tony Greg and Henry Blumfeild some of the best
I'm South African and we always love to hate anything Australian in sport BUT this guy is my all time fav! Grew up on his commentary! "Bowled him!"
As a fellow Saffer I concur
Summer will never be the same again....
My God...Cozier/gregg/lawry/beanu.... channel nine theme ...wow will stay with me till the end of my days....i have tears in my eye's...RIP to these kegends who made cricket beautiful sport for us....
I still miss Tony and Ritchie, and miss Bill’s
cricket commentary. Cricket died a little when these legends moved on.
Signalling his own boundary 4 against Lillee (?). Absolute gold. Surprisingly never seen any other batsman copy it.
It’s funny how the 12th man makes him out to be a bit of a dunce. But bill seems like a intelligent man but also very warm and kind man. I miss the nine boys in summer
Real beautiful voice billorey and Tony greig I don't forget 92 world cup
Bill Lawry the best by a mile
Rip tony greig the world of cricket misses you
Channel9 was the best commentary team with bill lawery energy and enthusiasm to support all cricketing nations was to fantastic to see
Tony will always be missed ,met him once at Rushcutters bay, very lavish with his time signed an autograph for me mum
The Schnoz and The Keymaster: Cricket and commentating legends both.
Was great commentator and my favourite tooo.....u both r superb
Tony Greg was best all rounder in the world. His place in world cricket can not be filled.
Well said “Buuuull”
Tony, Bill, Ritchie and Ian. What a team.
Tony Greig will be missed forever now :(
Cricket has not been the same since Tony Greig's passing.
Well said Mr Lawry . . .
There should be statues of Tony Grieg and Kerry Packer outside Lords.
They changed cricket....much for the better.
Bill...probably the best cricket commentator alongside Richie and Tony Himself
I cannot imagine the toffs at Lords / MCC eating that much humble pie.
They created hell for the Packer movement at the time. Greig and John (Strop) Cornell were absolute great lieutenants for KP. As DKL and Chappelli state to this day, every player in today's game owes a depth of gratitude to those men who took up their cause
Tony Greig greatest, Manjrekar most f.. all commentator of all times after Harsha Bhogle.
Spot on
I miss Channel 9 cricket commentary with all the greats. The memories live on though
Miss you tony and bill
this is the first time i have seen Bill Lawry..:/
Cricket is not the same without Richie, Tony, Ian, Bill and Tangles. Tony will always be remembered for putting the key into the pitch, the WeatherWatch, presenting the man of the match and saying “hord” and “grorse” (hard and grass). 66 was far too young.
I love english because Tony i was listening his voice golden voice
Watching Cricket was incomplete with out Tony Greg Bill Lawry Richie Benaud
All The Super Stars
How is Bill Lawery going they haven't mentioned him at the test speaily Melbourne
Miss Bill and Tony fighting in the box. Pretty boring these days
My favourite Commentator
tony i no ur up there watchn frm the sky box nw bother
Tony All time great
My deepest condolences
0:53 . . . James Packer's brother ???????????????
tony will be remembered for his bwling i think
bill lawry is the greatest.
He gave plenty.He copped plenty he could take it.some of his co commentators could not.
Sad lost Tony Bill lorry Richi Beno great comentator
Yes Tony and Kerry Packer did it all
Tony Greig
Richie Benaud
Tony Cozier
Henry Blowfeld
There used to be a time when The matches were lit up by sharp witty commentary.
Who is breathing through a pipe during the recording?
That is the sound of Australia, mate. Probably a black cockatoo. They can keep that going all day.
Aussies are some of the best people you’ll ever meet
Cricket lost its voice with Mr Tony Greig 😒
I doubt if he got over it
With a Scottish father and a South African mother, Greig might have been many things, but he wasn't English
Rip bill's partner
lawry,benaued,greg best ever
Who made up the srilankan cricket
Like you
Bill Lawry got the Biggest nose on the planet.
Ur right his lol too 🍌
Bill Lawry gets more emotional commentating on a dot ball.
Shame it wasn't raining haha
Unwatchable Greige
I hated Kerry Packer, I hated Tony Grieg, I hated that he played - as a South African - for England and then, "World Series Cricket". I hated Bill Lawry, I hated Ian Chappell (all the Chappells) I hated that they (the MCC?) conceded to this and made him captain, and then, as an insult, he not only deserted them, he actively sought ways to encourage others to desert too. They did OK, the rich guys, and the first generation of West Indians too. But it didn't last. By the 80's the West Indians were doomed, even though a whole generation of superstars were propelled forward, it would take 15 more years to bare the result. My world view, as a little guy, was shattered in 1977, after I had watched the thrill of the centenary test at the MCG, only for my Grandpa - devastated - that conditions for the country's cricketers were not good, and that they would leave. I was 14 and I was just forming - had just formed my ideas, and it was gone. My heroes were whores. And now I am fully a whore in this world. Talk about Willie Wonker and his chocolate factory, but this was a hundred years!
+TommyTwobats Whatever dude ... i think you need a snickers! :)
Richie Benaud is impossible not to like and respect - impossible. So I was flummoxed. How could he be so traitorous? Cricket - as we know it - is seriously under threat, now in 2016. We love tests and the legacy they enshrine. There was never anyway the West Indians were gonna be able to pay Packer wages. I do not think Packer saved cricket - but he did propel it in the short term, but at great expense. Television money - remember - was the motive.
Lawry's silly face - like an illustration from a Roald Dahl children's story!!
And such a boring, unoriginal commentator.
Tony Greg is South African not Pommie
He is South African, but also a former England captain.