Caro & Jeff Kennett face off over infamous Hawks succession plan & racism report - Footy Classified

Following their on-air stoush at the weekend, Caroline Wilson and Jeff Kennett go head-to-head over the final years of his time at Hawthorn.
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[@Highlands73]

U can tell caro n Sam are just trying to bait kennett, where as lordo and Kane are just trying to get honest answers from him.

[@brujonpatrick4779]

Big job getting honest answers from Kennett. Like impossible.

[@Posy13]

correct

[@tysonoli1394]

The fact that Kane in all his antics realised what was happening and tried to prevent just for caro to reignite it is appalling

[@derbydave35]

Absolutely spot on mate ..Wilson is a disgrace, there would be outrage if a man spoke to a woman in that manner

[@andrewspeed8812]

Can't wait for the day we don't have to endure Caro anymore. And lets hope she takes that fool Sam Mclure with her.

[@Nick-gs3sm]

Shut up and let him answer a question Caro.

[@1963patto]

You got to admire Jeff. At least he had the guts to come in in front when he said he would

[@LiamP589]

Caro and sam putting words in kennets mouth is disgusting. Say what you want about him but he handled himself much better than the other two in the debate.

[@aussieintexas61]

hahah they got kennett on expecting him to answer even one question. hahahaha

[@aussieintexas61]

yes such a nice human

[@julesdalli9716]

I knew what I was in for, when Caro tried to cut off Kennett about 10 seconds into his opening sentence.

[@rtmachine2019]

That one of the worst interviews I’ve seen

[@pricey6177]

Caro talks bollocks. She was slamming the Mitchell appointment for years 😂

[@ryandigby4636]

she didn't write a single article about hit appointment being an issue. And if you find anything online, please link it here. You literally just made that up.

[@pricey6177]

@@ryandigby4636 On this very program she has been doing it. Made it up LOL

[@Comatosedpeanut]

@@ryandigby4636lol you can’t link it here, KZbin deletes 99% of comments with links in them 😂

[@georgepagotelis]

​@@ryandigby4636 "caroline wilson hawthorn Mitchell coach" you mean a simple search like this in google doesn't produce LOTS of negative articles??? Lol nice try, MATE.

[@gustaaf1892]

@@Comatosedpeanut I always find it amazing that they don't even allow links to their own videos, which would actually drive up the views. They also delete comments that simply tell people how to find other articles or videos. It is immensely frustrating.

[@PETERPATTO]

Caro and Sam, just stop talking, you're embarrassing yourself. What a waste of a witch hunt.

[@warrenbohnke8418]

I often wonder why Sam has a job in commentary and host, and Caroline will always be Caroline and looking after her background mates agendas and political persuasion.

[@anthonylynch4737]

Both can never get their bloody hair right..

[@1LegMulti]

@@anthonylynch4737 sam looks like a gay realestate agent and Caro looks a delusional old nana

[@chrisbarraza7700]

disagree - I think this is a good conversation. Kennett has always made it about himself when its good, but avoids when its questionable. There is 13 minutes of evidence in front of you and yet its misses you.

[@eligabriel6264]

Jeff was very impressive here. Clear, open. Sam and Caro are embarrassing. Lloydy and Kane just genuinely asking, not trying to get a headline.

[@fadilxheka1232]

Hats off to Lloyd, he acted like a gentleman.

[@TheBreusty]

Jeff is a 76 year old senior citizen. Why get him on the show just to berate him? Shameful from Caro and McClure. Utterly shameful.

[@paulmatters2641]

He is a 76 year old grub. Some things never change champ

[@warrenbohnke8418]

He invited himself on the show after calling in on 3aw and telling Caro that he will come back from the grave to settle it once and for all.

[@paulmatters2641]

I will send a box of tissues champ. He is a discredited politician and football administrator. A bully who tried to bluster and bombast as usual. Its a tired old act.

[@Ardonmachinery]

Think he’s quite capable of taking care of himself 😂😂😂

[@happinessco387]

Lol

[@kingwillbisthebest]

It’s the Caro show. She got Jeff on just to give him a dressing down. Just a pathetic and embarrassing moment in the history of Australian sports media and that’s saying something.

[@COVIDPLAYSOFTHEWEEK12345]

“We don’t have time for a history lesson” then proceeds to ask a question for 1 minute and 24 seconds

[@knight2425]

She’s one of this countries biggest Karen’s!

[@edwarddessmann8475]

@@COVIDPLAYSOFTHEWEEK12345 yeah history bringing up issues from 3 years ago

[@Tosicc567]

Caro genuinely is horrific in debates. She is actually horrid to listen to, she goes off rumours constantly that rarely end up being true. Trying to brown nose him about "writing a complimentary column of you" like he's a puppy. Like using a crap article as a currency to hold over someone after making constant allegations and affectively insults to him. Footy media should only be done by prior players. Who tf let caro and sam ask the questions. They are both unbearable

[@steveladgrove5443]

This is truly the worst. What seriously happened to football journalism? It's always been mediocre but this is an absolute train wreck.

[@kingwillbisthebest]

@@steveladgrove5443 It is as low as the standard of umpiring currently.

[@yobesondieki1]

How about her first question: Do you think it’s time to stop talking and let the new board govern? This goose invited him in for a discussion!! Then proceeds to cut him off over and over again. Throws in little lines like “Now you’re not a silly man” etc. She’s an absolute goose.

[@aussieintexas61]

career pollies dont answer questions when they are wrong. he screwed up the clarko deal costing lowly hawks one million dollars. the investigation , well he made a mess of that even the afl couldnt fix his f u. hawthorn dont want him, hes not a nice man.

[@andrewmatthews44]

Jeff just smashed Caro. What was she thinking 🤦🏻

[@tucoramirez4943]

I'm a collingwood supporter but have the greatest respect for hawthorn, a club we always struggle to beat, irrespective of the quality of lists, coach, or position on the ladder. Whilst I am antipathetic towards Kennett's politics, I will say this: He is a man who buildings institutions, achieving success, even if a few egos and eggs are broken along the way. Wilson stands outside the building and throws rocks at the windows. End of story.

[@Silky_9-n7s]

collingwood...

[@dermottcolee145]

He's also a wife basher

[@julesdalli9716]

Wilson wouldn't know the first thing about running a lemonade stand, never mind a national sports team. But she seems to have some very strong opinions about how Kennett was running Hawthorn.

[@gdbssa]

Im a Collingwood supporter so I start every comment with "Im a Collingwood supporter" 🥴

[@dermottcolee145]

@@gdbssa sick comment lad

[@danielnicholson6174]

I'm a Carlton supporter and if Jeff was my president and we won 4 flags in 14 years I couldn't care less if he did a dump in Clarkson's lap, Clarkson was and is still paid handsomely. The Hawks were great to watch and highly respected when Jeff was president.

[@simontrencher8245]

@danielnicholson I'm a Stkilda supporter . How do you think I'd feel , towards Kenneth, if he had come in back then and helped us win 4 flags in 14 years?? He'd probably have a 7 storey gold statue of himself at Moorabbin 😅😅😅

[@danielnicholson6174]

@@simontrencher8245 yep four flags in 14 years is pretty much as good as it gets these days, have a feeling Caro has never liked Kennett as she is probably an Andrews fan

[@Henlofly]

what a man, took all 4 of them on and won.

[@moderndayking6594]

I don’t like Jeff but he handled himself well and I can see why his always been a leader throughout his life

[@user-zt5di5mw4q]

Whether you love or hate Jeff he definitely doesn't apologies to make others happy

[@shanerowarth7464]

Caroline Wilson brings nothing to football. She’s a stone in a sneaker “Annoying “

[@ma3stro681]

“Just like a woemyn!” 💀 Skeletor

[@briandownie4082]

They are so bad. Well done Jeff.

[@Highlands73]

As a hawk fan I appreciate kennett and wat he’s done, I didn’t agree with the whole clarko and Mitchell saga but it’s turning out fine for both coaches, Mitch has got the hawks putting together a winning streak and north look like they are getting stronger and are now competing in most games long way from getting beat 50-100 pts every game.

[@pedro.2330]

Too bad Damian Barrett wasn't there with Sam and Caro. It would have been the Three Stooges interviewing poor old Jeff. As a Hawk supporter, thank you for your service Jeff.

[@gchand180]

Kennett and co took a club that was financially on the brink and turned it into a powerhouse and basically financially independent of the AFL unlike handout clubs. That is why he can afford to be so outspoken and that is why Hawthorn could afford to pay Clarkson a million. They decide how they get to spend their own money. Quite frankly Hawks got an amazing return on their investment in Clarkson so why shouldn't they pay him a generous severance. Caro has built sweet FA. Maybe if she shut up she might learn something.

[@noproblama9971]

Well said

[@frankmaiorana351]

Why Sam and Caro are still on tv is baffling! 🤮

[@gustaaf1892]

Caro needs to be required to do an interviewing course because she has no idea how to conduct one. An interview should be about getting responses, not to use it as a vehicle to give your own opinion and play one upmanship. McClure just needs to butt out and mind his manners.

[@MadCatter85]

Clueless Caro and Slimy Sam should be absolutely ashamed of themselves here, disgusting journalism but with those two i wouldn't expect less. The faces on Kane and Lloyd says it all!

[@BXBZ88]

Unbelievable.... She complains about him talking to much but how much is she waffling with her questions and interruptions. Pure drama and attention seeking persona instead of journalism. How about listening to the answers instead of interrupting them.

[@garychristie5009]

You are so wrong. He is there to answer questions not give history lessons.

[@RyanQuinn0397]

Can't answer questions when you're constantly interrupted before you finish 4 words. That was like an ABC interview with a right wing politician

[@ryandigby4636]

@@RyanQuinn0397 Think about what you are saying. You believe Carro was interrupting him from answering the question she wanted to know? You literally wants an answer. She is interrupting him because he wasn't answering it. Why would she stop him from answering? Makes no sense.

[@RyanQuinn0397]

@@ryandigby4636 can't expect someone to answer loaded questions that leave no room to answer with anything other than what they want you to say. Just like she can pre suppose and preamble for 2 minutes to frame her points of view into long winded questions, he has the right to articulate his response. If you deny him this you want get much out of him in the interview. Poor interviewing skills. Crap journalist, old news!

[@user-dz1us8vn2r]

​@@ryandigby4636what vid did you watch?... He literally was giving an answer but she kept interrupting. ABC leaked out info, that was his answer.

[@antokhorneshart9678]

Have some respect Caro. Just because you love interrupting, doesn't mean you make sense

[@ashleydraper453]

Finally someone on a footy show who speaks the truth. Contrast that with McClure and Wilson, who invented the completely fallacious story of the Crows camp issues for column centimetres and pushed it for years. One thing about Jeff, you’ll never die wondering what he thinks.

[@89joshuadavies]

You think the camp story was fallacious???? Look at the fallout LOL. Head in the sand stuff, ash.

[@alistairmills7608]

"Caro, Ya just must live on lemons, you're so bitter."

[@ma3stro681]

Lady Astor (Caro): “If I were married to you, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Winston Churchill (Jeff): “If I were married to you, I’d drink it.”

[@louquay]

A titanic battle of the flogs for the ages

[@brianmclaughlin5379]

Why do non players always embarrass themselves on football panel shows. Media hacks.

[@sturmtheguitarist]

Tell her Jeff

[@18155456]

Caroline Wilson is the only person on earth who could make me like Jeff Kennett.

[@ma3stro681]

Same … 😂

[@gtaveteran]

This was one of the most cringe interviews i have ever watched. Jesus Christ Caro is a horrible person.

[@user-yd9ud5mg1h]

When is Caro going to retire? That will be party time for every single one of us.

[@user-js1lf5sq7f]

Mr Kenneth should be allowed to answer the questions by setting the scene so we all get the picture and understand his point of view. After all we too want honest answers but interrupting him won't do us any good Im afraid.🙄

[@BanksyOz]

Wow, I thought Caro had been going ok this compared to previous years but this was tough to watch. The constant interrupting was childish. Why limit the time? This is what the fans want to know and hear about. Discuss it for the full hour if you have to. I think Jeff absolutely owned the panel tonight. Wasnt a fan of him but i am now. What he is saying makes more sense than them

[@BigDaddy-Irv]

Caro spoke for 80% of that.. Great interview....

[@matrix35]

The other 20 percent was her lisp!!!

[@TheWellnessExperience-pm8nt]

Caro and Sam - typical journalists who create nothing and build nothing just tear down everything arguing with a former Premier and Club President. Roles they would have no clue about, just opinions. Sitting there and deliberating from their moral high grounds. Yet both of them have been wrong on so many occasions with their stories on players, coaches and clubs (something they'd have no idea about) and have no repercussions on their words that they spew and when called on them they back pedal quicker than anyone or blame their "sources" for providing incorrect information. Why FC would have them both on a panel at the same time is ludicrous. One at a time is unbearable.

[@BDub2024]

I thought Kennett was really good there. Cornes was smart to keep his mouth shut.

[@lenny95sehs]

Caro is an absolute joke

[@pillwolak]

Why have Jeff on your program for only10 minutes? Most of that was everyone speaking over each other .Get him on an hour long pod to explain the the complete fallout.

[@jimmyriddle5246]

She's not interested in finding out the truth. Just hurls hand grenades from behind the barricades. A totally abhorrent woman

[@adamlouis3725]

you think anyone wants to hear him talk like a politician for an hour? ten minutes was too long

[@pillwolak]

@@adamlouis3725 yeah, fair point lol

[@scottchristie8115]

10-8 round to Jeff. Another 5 minutes and Caro' s corner would've thrown the towel in.

[@moregoldmoregold]

The older I got the more I like Jeff Kennett

[@johnathonmcpherson7928]

Oh, the arrogance and imperiousness of MClure and Caro. Well done Jeff.

[@Wotchagothere]

Worst AFL show going around. Caro makes it unwatchable

[@paulkyriakopoulos3444]

Agreed and you are still watching the show😊

[@Wotchagothere]

@@paulkyriakopoulos3444 Incorrect. This YT link was shared to me. Wouldn’t waste my time watching this show, have a nice day 👍🏽

[@Winchesterloaded_7]

How can anyone stand Caro these days? I can’t even look at her for 5 seconds without my gut wrenching. Says a lot too when Lloyd has to speak up multiple times in the “interview” telling her to hush so Jeff can speak.

[@ma3stro681]

Men need to start checking woemyn a lot more, like in the past …

[@OliverMisha]

What a complete train wreck of an interview. When the adults return to the room could we have a clear and frank discussion. CW and Sam are essentially parodies of themselves - single minded opinion smashers, not journalists. Think I need a drink!

[@Geromi87]

These media flops, mate, that's why nobody takes them seriously.. "Nobody disputed or criticised the change of coach" 😂😂😂 I laughed out loud

[@waltersblattero7688]

Caro just wants to be the story and will write any garbage to get her name up in lights. If you look up Narcissistic in the dictionary you will find a picture of her.

[@pvic765]

Get Caro and Sam off that was an embarrassment for journalism and that’s saying something

[@konkombotis5549]

Four premierships during Jeff's president tender is an excellent time in Hawthorn's history, and no one can take that away from you. It's shameful how the three panel members treated Jeff on the night as Matthew stayed silent. The fact is that Alaister and Sam don't like each other, hence Alaister's early departure. A similar senerio at Collingwood with Mick. Regarding racism claims, you need to provide evidence, period.

[@tonycook2347]

Spot on! But you won't see her give it to Eddie.

[@rod7139]

It needed an arbitrator, Carro complained about Kennett taking time then she rattled on and kept interrupting!

[@travishandcock1211]

Useless convo - Caro doesn't know why she's been given ears

[@ma3stro681]

Woemyn … ☕️

[@robertmccosh7434]

How rude is Ms Wilson

[@kymamanda1169]

Stop butting in caro

[@Yo_Adriann]

Might as well just call the show Caro Classified

[@ma3stro681]

Aunty Karen’s Classifieds 😂

[@yahyah07]

Caro give it a rest. You’re so rude.

[@christianhendry7136]

Horrible journalism by Carro and Sam. Let the man speak please! You obviously don't agree with him but at least let him speak uninterrupted. That segment was a complete waste of time because everyone was talking over top of everyone. Why would you bother with such a short timeframe when you know all three of the peacocks want to be heard rather than listen to others opinions.

[@TONY_FEZ]

They finally have an interesting discussion and they have to rush it to throw to a commercial break.

[@saneman8147]

If Caro was talked over and treated like this you'd never hear the end of it. She'd be crying misogyny, sexism and every other female victim card in the deck at the top of her voice.

[@robertborcherding9085]

DoeS this Karen ever shut up? Ever?

[@VelvetRiot-hz5mp]

It's time for Australia to start pushing back on these professional 'victims'.

[@ma3stro681]

You mean men checking woemyn again …

[@lachlanlehmann5604]

Jeff destroyed Caro 🙌🏻

[@KerrySkullOKeeffe-qd8qo]

let the poor bloke speak you invite him on and he cant get a word in

[@adamlouis3725]

he got plenty of words in, none of them were in response to anything mind you. jeff has been in politics too long

[@ryanwest6035]

lmao, he wouold've spent the entire 12 minutes on his history lesson and dodged the question

[@KerrySkullOKeeffe-qd8qo]

@@ryanwest6035 true but itll be interesting if he comes on FC again its ill be with caro or eddie on wednesday

[@andrewdavey5397]

People can say what they like about Jeff. But he is an extremely intelligent man, a goer, a doer and high achiever. The muppets mclure and Caro are the complete opposite

[@thethriftbandit]

Please for the love of god don’t resign that Sam guy, and retire Caro, the people can’t stand you!

[@andrewrogers4254]

Caro what a disgrace cutting in and talking over Jeff very bad interviewing she should be sacked she is just antogonist trying to grab headlines and be centre stage. Good on you Jeff for going on the show and setting these idiots straight.

[@ChipWhittler]

He was the right choice, Ive alwas said he was the right choice... That Mole is full of it

[@ToeyWhomper91]

That was an absolutely disgusting "interview". In this day and age the media can't keep doing interviews like this they need to learn from the podcasts and realise to tackle subjects like this individuals such as Jeff Kennet it needs to be a lengthy discussion not some 10 minute shout down and probing of a 76 year old man that went nowhere.

[@user-kk2ni4mt2u]

i have no idea what got achieved in that interview.

[@flipstikz7109]

I thought for a moment that this would be an interesting interview.... I was mistaken 😅

[@aussieintexas61]

hahah they got kennett on expecting him to answer even one question. hahahaha

[@simonradley7109]

Sam & Caro are both flogs. Facts.

[@danielnicholson6174]

Probably the biggest take away from this is that Sam is willing to brown nose Caro to improve his standing as a journo

[@Alexarch1029]

Cringe

[@deebee9214]

Perhaps Channel 9 should have provided sufficient time for a proper interview; and perhaps Caroline Wilson could accept the possibility that allowing Kennett time to answer her questions would have provided her/the viewers with an insight that neither had (or still has)

[@user-xm4yx4dd9o]

A intelligent man who deserves more respect.

[@BanksyOz]

An*

[@aussieintexas61]

are you kidding.

[@hardto994]

@@aussieintexas61 Yes you dont get to be state premier and president of a football club by accident

[@aussieintexas61]

@@hardto994 no you do it by treading on people on the way up.

[@JohnPereira-nl7hu]

Caro needs to trim her eyebrows before it turns into a monobrow.

[@mickfisher1494]

I’m not a hawthorn supporter.What a disgrace,Caro and Sam loved overriding their guest .Bye Bye footy classified

[@Steve-ow7lc]

As a Hawthorn man I think Jeff did an outstanding job residing over Four Premierships which included three consecutive Premierships and financial stability. The stuff of dreams. Thank you Jeff for your wonderful service. Your successor Andrew Gowers was a wonderful premiership player for Hawthorn and suitably qualified to take the club further forward. Can I just say that everyone can see what a lovely person Jeff is. A bit old fashioned and sometimes misunderstood, but a real gent. I don't know why Caro insisted on talking over him all the time. Rather annoying for Jeff and the viewers. Llordo was especially gentlemanly as he always is. Thank you Llordo.

[@wolvryn100]

Spot on about AFL problems. Huge problems. Rules changes, future of tackling and motion of the game. The trajectory has it absolutely moving towards a touch game only.

[@charliedelto2014]

What's the point of a Board if you blame the President for everything?

[@jejona6989]

Sam and Caro, this is not acceptable for kids to behave like this. Let people speak and have a respectable discussion.

[@leechyleech123]

For all those calling out Sam and how annoying he is.. I agree but you do realise your responses are exactly what they want ? He generates clicks because everyone hates him.. he embraces it and it works for him. Don't talk about him and he will get the sack

[@RexMundi_UTC]

Jeff talking with the dimwits. Sometimes it's best to just not say anything.

[@anthonygeer7533]

Why invite Mr Kennett on if they aren’t going to let him speak. Joke, he was never going to agree with Caroline’s Wilson’s version of events. Only interested in trying to score points. The show should issue him an apology

[@TechHead03]

I managed to get 4 mins in to anything with her in it. That's a record. But in that time he wiped the floor with her. She needs to go away not him 😂

[@Lee-cc9jf]

Caro just took a massive Loss. Kennett a big Win.

[@paulchrystie5460]

you can see why we don't watch this program on the tv. what a joke........chanel 9 should be ashamed of the integrity of journalism and manner of questioning. I hate Kennet and am Hawthorn Supporter. what a joke of an attack interview,,,

[@beauanthony9309]

Jeff Kennett is pretty awesome here. As a speaker, you can see why he was so successful in life. Caroline and McClure showing they have no idea of business best practices or commercial blackmail.

[@demonsbutterfly]

I am no fan of Kennett But I would like to hear what he has to say. Wilson & McLure please shut your cake holes…

[@jeremyking5860]

Why would they not let him stay on for as long as he wanted and scrap all their other segments

[@philipoconnor5865]

What the hell was the point of that??? Jeff you are a legend mate well played

[@georgebacash5741]

I'm with Jeff.Cosy Cosy doesn't win 3 premierships Caro

[@paulchrystie5460]

lks bollocks. always screrams resign. Clarko doesn't want to go back to hawthorn at the moment. What about KB Carrow. Take a deep brearth carrow. I am hawthorn Supporter and despise kennet but get your arguments in a row rather in a rant and interupt people

[@baldingbandit]

Someone needs to let caro and sam know that yelling over the top of someone is not journalism🤦🏽🤦🏽kane was actually professional and I've never seen Matthew Lloyd look so uncomfortable due to the way the interview was conducted.