Seven commentator Daisy Pearce banned from Richmond dressing rooms – but not because she’s a woman
Big AFLW and Sevens commentator Daisy Pearce was BANNED from the Richmond backstage, but NOT because she’s a woman.
- Daisy Pearce was banned from the dressing rooms
- Pearce also works as Geelong’s assistant coach.
- Richmond opposed her in her planning area.
It has been revealed that Channel Seven commentator Daisy Pearce was thrown out of the Richmond dressing room after their season-opening clash with Carlton due to her role with rivals Geelong.
The AFLW great, who is one of the most respected commentators in the country, is also working as an assistant coach for the Cats this year.
Seven regularly gives spectators a window into the sheds on game day, but the Tigers objected to an opposing coach having access to what they do behind the scenes.
Carlton had no problem with Pearce being in his rooms during the first round, but it is understood that other teams could have problems with that, according to the herald sun.
The AFLW icon has transitioned from her regular Friday night role to a position as Sevens’ expert Thursday night commentator so she can adjust to her coaching gig.
Seven’s commentator Daisy Pearce’s television career hasn’t been smooth sailing, with Richmond barring her from his rooms due to her other work commitments.
Pearce, who is one of the most respected commentators in the country, is also working as an assistant coach for Geelong this year, and Richmond was not keen on letting a rival see what he was doing behind the scenes.
Pearce was promoted to primetime commentator last season at the expense of Wayne Carey.
Not everyone is a fan, though, as she was involved in a feud with former AFL legends Dermott Brereton and Rex Hunt last year, with the latter accusing Channel Seven of “ruining the game” by allowing her to comment.
Pearce admitted at the time that the saga “worn out” her, but the pioneer is determined not to let it affect her “enjoyment of the work.”
Having your credibility questioned because you are a woman is not something new that I am beginning to deal with. I’m pretty tough when it comes to that,” she said.
“I guess this is a bit different and unusual in my opinion because another member of the AFL media fraternity, both current at Derm and past at Rex, have taken pains to give an opinion on who is their favourite. So that’s different.
Pearce explained that she wasn’t playing the part to be everyone’s favorite commentator.
“I’m not surprised she’s not Dermott and Rex’s favorite commentator,” she added.
“When I read their comments and hear the side effects, what I hear at the heart of the matter is that they feel seen and heard when they see Wayne Carey, and that’s understandable,” Pearce said.
Carlton had no problem with Pearce (pictured with the Cats) being in his rooms during Round 1, but it’s understood that other teams might have a problem with that.
Pearce was promoted to a primetime commentary spot for Channel Seven last season at the expense of Wayne Carey.
‘I mean, they played at similar times. They probably idolized the way the others played. They may have similar values and past experiences and therefore ways of looking at the game.
‘So I’m not surprised or offended by that in the least. But that’s one way to look at the game and there are many, is what I’ll say.
“So I would say that while it might be ruining football for Rex, there might be people who can better connect and interact with football now that there’s more diversity on the broadcast team, whether it’s gender, race, background.” – whatever it is.’
Pearce received harsh criticism for his comment during the first game of the season, with some AFL fans still unwilling to give football a big chance despite his obvious talent behind the microphone.