10 Best Commentary Calls Of All Time (NRL)

Moments in rugby league live on in our memories for many years. However those good moments are made great thanks to the person behind the microphone commentating the game. We will be ranking this list based on scoring plays such as a try, goal kick or field goal...
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[@godemperorofmankind3.091]

"HE'S GOT IT. HE'S GOT THE FIELD GOAL. HE'S GOT THE PREMIERSHIP. HE HAS GONE FROM AS I SAID, A CAPTAIN TO A LEGEND, AND PROBABLY RUGBY LEAGUE IMMORTALITYYY!" Ray Warren, 2015

[@isaachutchinson1335]

@M bruh who tf asked. soccer will never be the number one sport in Australia. doesn't matter if league is popular in other countries, its more popular sport in Australia than soccer.

[@swrv1.]

@M shut up

[@GoDxism]

I seriously get goosebumps every time I hear Ray Warren deliver an absolute golden commentary. It's just pure art.

[@kierangardiner8672]

That PUT HIM IN THA CIRCUS CALL ……. Never ever heard anything close to that commentary THE WAY ITS DELIVERED

[@treyhobson4895]

“It’s bounced away to Thurston, comes up Blair, got rid of Blair, pushes away from McCullough, Thurston gets the ball to Morgan, Morgan crosses the 20”

[@carlostheflea7051]

"Comes away to O'Neill OHHHHHHHHH and gets the ball away! FELDT! FELDT HAS SCORED" best grand final ever

[@davidbryson6046]

its impossible not to read that in Rabbits' voice

[@carlostheflea7051]

@@davidbryson6046 so true! The voice of Rugby League... What a legend

[@FootyXNBA_Editz]

Oh jt

[@godemperorofmankind3.091]

HE'S GOT IT. HE'S GOT THE FIELD GOAL. HE'S GOT THE PREMIERSHIP. He has gone from, as i said, a captain to a legend and Rugby League immortality!

[@CassiusClam]

"Come on Jorge that man has a family!" When Jorge Taufua knocked Munsters lights out. Not a try commentary but this still gets me. 😂

[@kanejulius2803]

@@user-gu4tv4hp6sget out of here

[@nicktroisi6347]

Ray Warren is a bloody legend, his voice is iconic

[@leeelisaia4892]

“Age shall not weary them” whoever came up with this is a bloody legend👏🏽

[@benoh8321]

It's from a poem about ANZAC soldiers, it wasn't invented by rabs.

[@leeelisaia4892]

@@benoh8321 oh right thanks man

[@sargentspud7117]

What about this from rabbs “ from captain to a legend and probably rugby league immortality”

[@drdubberruckie2346]

That was so refreshing to watch and listen to, Im struggling with the commentators lately. They are giving any good player a job behind the microphone, it's not always the best idea. Rabs was simply the best😍

[@thedappercook]

''Thats not a try, thats a miracle'' - So good!

[@edwardburek1717]

Although speaking as a Pom who's more used to the likes of Eddie Waring, Ray French, and Eddie Hemmings, I must admit that Ray Warren is the gold standard of League commentators.

[@emanx2600]

I'm so glad someone did a video on commentary. We have the best commentators in Sports period!!

[@CassiusClam]

Years from now we'll remember "Ferguson! Can he stand up? Now he throws the pass. He's got it back to you know who! Tedesco for the corner! Tedesco! Tedesco's over!" by Rabz the Goat

[@adzsportz]

Great list, but nobody comes up with better one liners than Andrew Voss. Always love his call.

[@lazer8961]

"Pressure on Jarryd Hayne takes it comfortably, steps one steps two steps three, he's away , Jarryd Hayne ,with a catch and a run they r not goin to catch him , all aboard tickets pliz for the Hayyynee Traiiinn"

[@jasontyson3658]

How he says the juggler gets me lol

[@saveit4last]

How could you forget "Guttenbiel........Ohhhhhh COP THAT!!! COP that big time"

[@Jordz711]

Rumour has it that it was maybe the tackle of the season for the Warriors...

[@lotjames3765]

That last moment - as legendary as it is - suffers because Rabs doesn't realise it's a try for a second.

[@baldydbt1443]

He is a once in a lifetime commentator watching the game without him sadly missed

[@bus5683]

How could you not have 05 grand final flick pass Marshall skips away Marshall skips away

[@FootyXNBA_Editz]

I know

[@russoswerve3974]

Andrew Voss on the first NRL PS2 game in 2003 deserves its own video

[@russonyoutube4364]

Being a QLDer I was never a fan of Phil Gould but some of his commentary moments are gold. I can't quote word for word but: Kick it, then kick it again, and when you think you've kicked it too much, kick it again. Cometh the moment cometh the man. And his "Last Word" pre origin speeches that stirred the emotions, especially before Game 3 2012 with his tribute to the late great Auther Beetson.

[@nathanthwaites6841]

Dear, oh dear, oh dear

[@conandis5542]

No, no, no, no No! 😂😂

[@ryanbasilio9548]

5:57... As a former Knights supporter...growing up,this never gets old.

[@R_B69]

Warren Smith will be the new voice of Rugby League

[@andymehrts6071]

I love the video. Commentary is one of my favourite parts of sport. A lot of the time I love a highlight or a try because of the commentary and not the game itself. I have to say though, this list is totally broken without Andrew Voss. I'd argue he's just as good, if not better (in my opinion) than Ray Warren. "Prince ball back for Marshall, the footwork, the footwork, BENJI MARSHALL, now the speed, THE FOOTWORK AGAIN, AWAY FROM PEACHEY, PASSES WITHOUT LOOKING, AWAY FOR RICHARDS..BACK TO FITZHENRY. THAT IS AS GOOD AS YOU WILL SEE ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON ANYWHERE IN THE NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE. BENJI MARSHALL HAS SENT THE TIGERS FANS INTO A FRENZY. EVEN THE SHARKS FANS ARE APPLAUDING THAT. HOW GOOD WAS THAT STERLO?!!

[@aetd106]

No love for Graeme Hughes, Rex Mossop, Andy Raymond or the like? They've had some absolute classics!

[@micklats5584]

I reckon they’re before his time

[@aaronmckechnie4467]

Graeme Hughes was brilliant! You might include Ian 'Bear' Maurice as well. I can't stand Voss's call. Don't really like Warren Smith either.

[@aetd106]

@@micklats5584 They're before my time (born 1994) but I've heard enough of their calls to recognise how good they were as well. Hard to watch a classic grand final or match without their voices. I'm partial to Terry Kennedy too but I understand he's not everyone's cup of tea.

[@pantherz9103]

I started watching Rugby League as a little kid in 1988 and Graeme Hughes was the best caller then on Channel 10. His calls of the Grand Finals really stick in my memory, especially the mighty Panthers ‘91 GF win. Rabs is a legend but Graeme Hughes was in some ways better I believe.

[@intellectualgladiata]

The David Morrow/Graham Hughes call of the Cliff Lyons try in the 2nd Ashes Test Match on the 1990 Kangaroo Tour should number 1.

[@benseymour2887]

"Cronulla have won it. Cronulla have won it. 14 - 12, you can turn the light out now" - Ray Warren after the Cronulla Sharks grand final win in 2016.

[@joeldelaney2687]

Kiwi commentator in the Penrith v warriors game in 2019 for Brent nadens length of the field try - give that a watch, pure quality

[@pinnacletricks]

My personal fave (biased) 2016 GF "the siren sounds! Cronulla have won it! You can turn the light out now!" Others I loved: Witt's try 2008 final warriors vs storm Tedescos try state of origin 3 2019

[@2ktom803]

That whistle at the start

[@brentbecroft2890]

You missed one of Ray Warrens classics when Alan Cann scored for the Broncos. “Ohh somebody stop him! He’ll run out of the stadium!!”

[@damiencook3423]

I was thinking of that very call. The following line was something like you'll need a tank!!!

[@joepullen1703]

That Dragons vs Storm game was a rort. He clearly played it after the siren

[@slats4199]

Great content mate

[@denismiller629]

You got number 1 right. Good compilation.

[@juliewessling7504]

Looking forward to the next top 10s boys

[@krismou9332]

Great video!

[@lukedollimore3381]

"Here comes the Bishop of Canterbury (Steve Mortimer makes a break), showing more toe than a Roman sandal!" Ray Warren (from memory).

[@adamhuxtable5464]

I can't believe you haven't included rabs' call of the 2015 GF and the Marshall flick pass for Richards in 05. I clicked hoping the Hayne train was in there and you didn't disappoint. Good video but missing 2 of the best

[@MarkJones-ee2fh]

Gus Gould when Ben Barba scored one of his many length of the field tries in 2012 - "If he put his hand in a toilet, he'd pull out a gold watch!"

[@cracked374]

YOU CAN TAKE ME NOW HAVE SEEN IT ALL

[@warrickdawes7900]

My greatest commentary moment was listening to 2CN radio (ABC Canberra) with a Raiders game, and someone Jackson was on the sidelines and had been doing a heap of drugs (I think he passed away from something like that not soon after). Anyhow, big Mal Meninga got the ball and was rampaging down the wing and Jackson on the sideline commentary was yelling "He's coming like a steam train!" and started making train whistle noises. Both hilarious and tragic at the same time.

[@Locutus.Borg.]

As a Bunnies and Blues supporter I'd swap No. 1 and No. 2. _"You can take me now, I've seen it ALL!"_ still gives me goosebumps and has the hairs on the back of my neck standing to attention! What a comeback! What a call. TWO TRIES in TWO MINUTES! Champagne football against the perennial salary cap cheats, the Roosters! Pure MAGIC!! *Souths Sydney Rabbits amazing comeback versus the Roosters 2012* - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKXVgouolrWIoMk

[@danielanderson4726]

The Souths-Tigers match in 2010? where Andy Raymond says "Wessier! Wessier! Souths looking to win it..." is right up there too.

[@MrEdwardsPhoto]

It didn’t make the list but I can never go past Hayne vs the dragons and Rabs with the almost poetic “..He stops, he stammers, he hesitates. Three strides one blade of grass, he’s still going Jarryd Hayne, he’s gonna score! He has scored! One of the seasons best, Simply dancing!”

[@lotjames3765]

Yes, that was exquisite from Warren. Gives me goosebumps just to think of it! A magical piece of commentary to accompany a magical moment.

[@benoh8321]

Lol talk about recency bias, how could you keep in a call from the 2019 grand final that nobody is familiar with and leave out the famous "Marshall skips away, MARSHALL SKIPS AWAY"

[@ndingo]

Andrew Voss can’t even hold a candle to the great one Rabs Ray Warren

[@pantherz9103]

I would also have Rabs call of Scott Sattler’s tackle in 2003 GF, the Marshall flick pass for Richards try in 2005 GF and the Thurston winning FG of 2015 GF There were many classic ones from Rabs and other commentators such as Graeme Hughes, Rex Mossop and even Daryl Eastlake from the 80’s and 90’s in club and rep footy although I’m guessing the younger viewers won’t know them too well.

[@ceceliakuruwe-kep5167]

Paul Vautin on shane webkie run straight through Bret Hodgson. " kangaroo in the headlights, semi trailer on highway, million to 1 "

[@jagobbin2]

With no State of Origin calls leading up to number one I was a bit worried that Ray's famous call wouldn't fit the (NRL) criteria. Definitely the most famous call in rugby league as long as I've been watching it

[@michaeldonnelly1657]

Rex Mossop “ it wasnt pretty it looked like he kicked the cat off the back porch "

[@YellowArmyXVI]

1:19 FYI he played the ball 1 second after the siren blew and 80 minutes were up

[@thecuber1054]

Ray Warren, Ray Warren, Ray Warren

[@LeeXhaf]

Great job. Maybe could of included the all in brawl in the 1995 Game 2 Origin as well

[@joememphis1571]

When Ray Warren does retire, Rugby League commentary will never be the same again.

[@lotjames3765]

Ray Warren's commentary on a dancing Jarryd Hayne versus the Dragons is one that I keep coming back too. Sterlo and Warren on Radradra versus Souths (''Don't pass'') is another that I savour. A great piece of commentary, for me, is more than just loudness or one line. Nobody among today's crop is as good as prime Ray Warren. I like Vossy but I feel that he's tending too much towards hyperbole and loudness these days on Fox League, rather than focusing in on the fun and the thrill.

[@qwickvids1140]

Vossy, we love you lol

[@yeahthelozgaming]

Dan Ginanne is such an underrated commentator imo

[@pantherz9103]

He overdoes the GOODBYE

[@lotjames3765]

He should tone it down a tad. I'm coming around to him, but I'm not overly keen on his calls.

[@conandis5542]

Who? 🤔

[@yeahthelozgaming]

@@conandis5542 Fox league and Triple M caller

[@jonezy158]

“Age shall not weary them” gave me goosebumps considering how special ANZAC Day is

[@owenturner3788]

Try of the season looming for Ben Barbas try in 2012 had to be on there

[@robertmorton9120]

Put him in the Circus!!

[@bb198]

My favourite part of the miracle call, apart from rabs is fatty yelling "ooohhh yeahhhhh wwwwadddaaabout that oneeeaa steeerlooooo"

[@user-wz3ft3vy4v]

Mullins! Mullins!

[@cameronevans1208]

I think we need a greatest ray warren calls of all time

[@coreymcnally9817]

No 3 still to good to this day

[@glenbrown3011]

I love Warren Smith's commentary. He's just so good to listen to.

[@bolivianbillionaire1349]

what about Sironen 's try called in the grand final against canbera.. gotta be the best i ever heard

[@aussiesamich9073]

He’s got the field goal! He’s got the premiership!

[@Youngprince____]

The Ben barber flip try

[@aiddogg3]

what about ray warrens call on the brett mullins try chip and chase by mullins. also the billy slater try in origin when lockyer kicked and they asked if billy was offside

[@benjohnson4408]

I miss Warren Smith saying they are fire!!! Tonight!!!!!

[@liamkiley8662]

can you do a video greatest tries of all time

[@jaiboyslim]

Damn can’t believe he’s retiring 🥹 Thank you for everything, Rabs 🤝❤️

[@Jonno_B251]

What about the Mullins 1995 try. Some of Rabs best ‘Kick and chase by Mullins kick and chase again by Mullins, this will be a miracle oh it is a miracle’

[@tigersfan00]

Marshall Skips Away better be on the list

[@daveross1638]

Surprised Ray Warrens call to Alan Cann scoring a try in the 93(I think) GF "Ohhh Somebody stop him or he'll run outta the stadium" isnt here

[@mathewyoung7584]

what about "he's got it! He's got the field goal he's got the premiership, he goes from what i said a captain to a legend and probably NRL immortality"- 2015 grand final

[@kirstyrowland4233]

You should do one on communitry that caused contraversy. I'll never forget Fatty calling the Cowboys the other mob!!

[@ahmaddiab3816]

Brett mullins vs brisbane double chip and chase the call on that is number one

[@goldroyal9321]

Ray Warrens Brett Mullins Miracle Try should have been Number 1. It is the try and emphasises 90’s Rugby league.

[@mattyisack1]

Brett Mullins chip n chase try against Brisbane in 1995.............vintage Rabs

[@gabrielsadaraka494]

Andrew Voss and Ray Warren are the Greatest

[@sallymay24]

Peter Stirling has two saying in two games that stick my mind Warriors Micheal Witt vs Storm ...put it down son put it down And Kyle feldts try in 2015 ...can’t remember the actual words but the replay says something it’s....it’s in omg his in

[@howtohit8332]

Should’ve shown both tries in the last 90 second in roosters vs Rabbitohs

[@levilas6237]

What else can this grandfinal provide? - best

[@noahfishthepm4552]

Vossy for mine is the best commentator currently

[@christophersiddle2391]

The one I remember is the Braith anasta kick that goal

[@jacobmulholland5123]

how does pure intensity make great calls

[@StonedGossard_]

"what about that one? sterlo?"

[@mattdavis7093]

The last 10 minutes of the Bunnies Grand final win in 16 I think it was

[@ryanbasilio9548]

8:38 The try from hell! 😬😬

[@coreymcnally9817]

No.3 is the best LGM

[@lebodownunder]

I can’t believe “Newcastle has won the grand final” is considered a great commentators call. Pffft.... 2002 elmasri needs the kick from the sideline after the buzzer against Newcastle to not only win the game but to keep the winning streak going (16 in a row) ray warrens call was unbelievable.... goes something like this.... “bulldogs trailing by 1...the climax to a superb game of rugby league... elmasri has got it away, IT HAS GOT THERRRRRRRRRRRE!!! Let’s see it again, LOOK AT THIS, LOOK AT THIS.... HAZEM EL MAGIC” hilarious to hear ray warren call elmasri by the nickname of el magic

[@amysutcliffe3677]

Where is *Marshall skips away, Marshall skips away, Marshall’s got Richards coming up on the outside now inside, Pat Richards scores*

[@Maballzarebig]

Brett Mullins try vs Broncos didnt make the list?

[@danielcairns6815]

It’s only now that I realise how long Ray Warren actually commentated for

[@pantherz9103]

Over 40 years

[@LeeXhaf]

Mmmm you missed some good ones: 1996 Darren Junee try Ray Warren, and the Steve Jackson Grand Final try in 1989. Thurston's field goal in 2015 as well.

[@LeeXhaf]

Royce Simmons in the 1991 Grand Final and the Brett Mullins try in 1995: kick and chase by Mullins

[@frankiekogan5518]

It was great mate but you missed out on Kyle feldt I was there it was amazing

[@TheStringsmith]

No 2

[@brendanwessling4702]

What about Rabs "He's kicked the field goal!!, He's got the premiership!!" 2015 Grand Final

[@archiesinfield9333]

This should be called “the best of commentators with the name warren”

[@SportyboyTroy-mx4cb]

Archie Sinfield 😅

[@Secretlovechild]

What happen to Vossy

[@whocan_duncan]

"Sometimes he's just so far ahead he's lonely." Personal favourite JT commentary. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ7UhKusjp6iiK8 @ 1:50ish

[@izraeltoo8509]

Fuifui has made chop suey of karmichael - Vossy the goat