Sterlo's final farewell on the Sunday Footy Show | Wide World of Sports

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[@lukybear7475]

Saddest day. Completely unbiased and respectful towards every team.

[@destinyngata2343]

exactly

[@Kyle-ys8ot]

Except Parra

[@raminivarami8406]

Sterlo said it.... Alot of us grew up watching footy show. Begging our parents to let us watch the reruns and man, with Fatty, their commentaries gave us an appreciation of the game to the point that hours of discussion would ensue the day after. Thank you Peter Sterling. You're truly a legend

[@StultifiedGraphics]

Im an Eels fan, couldn't afford a Jersey when i was a kid so made my mum at least get me a yellow shirt with a blue iron on number 7, which she did all cuz of this guy. Will always be my favorite player

[@barrywalker1288]

An amazing player, commentator and most of all, an amazing person

[@glenchapman3899]

I remember buying Sterlo a beer at the SCG hill back when he first became a regular first grader. I was impressed with what a fine young man he was. 40 years later he's never done anything to change that opinion.

[@ianward71]

Kudos to you too! An amazing man is Sterlo. A gentleman of the highest stature and every day his standing grew stronger. A legend as a player. An advertisement for life and humanity.

[@geeyahdinaumoni212]

Thank you sterlo, we love you, all the way from PNG. We love to see you and Fatty on the Footy Show. Guess from now on we'll only watch Fletch & Hindy on sick "Matty Johns show".

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

I'm a massive Manly fan, and therefore of course I don't generally like anything to do with Parramatta, but you gotta agree that this guy is all class, both as a former star of the game, and also for his complete professionalism in front of the cameras. Well played, Sterlo!

[@ceetee7705]

Even other codes of football regard him as a legend, will be sorely missed. All the best Sterlo

[@evogardens]

Can't say a bad word about Sterlo...respect.

[@pariscuties1786]

Definition of a league man, one of the great men of the game, love from a kiwi

[@stevespencer8904]

The best footy brain to have never coached. I honestly believe he would have made an awesome NSW and Australian coach. The consummate professional larrikin.

[@deeelandiseactive3920]

100% agree I always thought he should've been a blues coach as well. Would've saved us during that low period for nsw

[@sarahfoley1166]

Thank you so much Sterlo! I grew up watching you and Fatty back in the 80/90’s. You will be missed xx

[@themelanesianmagazine]

The reason I watch channel 9 and footy show is because of Sterlo and Fatty. Every Thursday Nights in PNG, we had to stay up to watch Footy Show and next morning in school, a discussion session at recess about the show. Wonderful memories growing up. Thank you Sterlo, your voice and analysis of the game will be missed. Happy Retirement.

[@jacksalami9945]

Watching & listening to Sterlo for close to 30 years has been an honour. I think I can say on behalf of all of us 'Thank you for your service' & wishing you all the best happiness for the next chapter of your life. Forever a legend ! 👍🙂

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

Wonderfully said, hope he has a big smile on his face at around 9:45 Sunday night.

[@bonlives4eva]

Always the most professional of all. Will not be the same without him.

[@wessleymcgrath9768]

Head and shoulders above the shouters who have little insight to offer, unbiased and unassuming. Great player, great commentator and from the endorsements, a great colleague.

[@cosmanssel3175]

We love you from Papua New Guinea Sterlo for making our lives full of humor and happiness. May Allah SWT the Almighty bless you and your family forever!

[@RhythmicEye]

I'll never forget watching Sterlo v Mortimer at Belmore Oval. Truly great men.

[@albertlocke3639]

imagine how good you would feel if sterlo gave you a good wrap! what a way with words he has

[@salmeza85]

Always a legend. You've earned a rest mate. Thank you for all the entertainment from my teen years till now.

[@BlairSauer]

Been two years since Peter Sterling retired from his broadcast role @nines wwos. From being one of the NRL's best halfbacks of the 1980s with the Parramatta Eels to being one of the best commentators and had an unbiased opinion of every team in the comp including the very club he played for and was a one club player. I've heard many funny moments of Peter Sterling in commentary during a Friday night game or a Sunday afternoon game. Great sense of humour and was very professional in discussing serious topics within the NRL. Never disrespected anyone he worked with and never said a bad thing about anyone. Gave his opinions respectfully and always respected other people's varying opinions even if he didn't agree with that particular person's opinion. I admired sterlo for everything he was and still is when listening and watching sterlo give his expert opinion of the game on TV. Sterlo, like a lot of great men of the NRL never went looking for accolades and was always humble. Watching and listening to sterlo in commentary has influenced in my opinion of such a great bloke. I miss hearing his voice in commentary and miss hearing his expert opinion of the great game of rugby league. Hope sterlo is enjoying his retirement and whatever he does in life.

[@thefury4424]

Legend on and off the field, well played Sterlo

[@MaxJustice100]

Back in the day when the footy show was must see tv.

[@fuckthis101]

I only got into footy two years ago …. Sterlo is the only footy commentator/show host I like , the rest I can’t stand , his the only bloke on tv talking about Footy that seems to even like it , so this kinda sucks cause I have nothing else to watch now :(

[@StultifiedGraphics]

Wow, ive been watching for years and that is a pretty true and accurate statement, Hardly ever bags out the game at all

[@geoffedkins4661]

Thank you Sterlo, tv won’t be the same mate.

[@TheTruth7242]

Peter Sterling the original small player that showed size does not matter among giants and controlled the game with his foot. Simply the best.

[@shaggydoggs]

Sterlo should start a KZbin channel giving tips each week and talking about the tactical/technical/physical and coaching of each team and why he thinks they will win

[@justinrossington396]

You mean like sterlo’s wrap 🤣 I’d watch it 👍

[@RayK236]

One of the greatest to EVER wear a footy top......Hope to see you as an immortal Mr Sterling

[@jonnythunder92]

Sterlo....legend on and off the field...and set the bar very very high on how to be as a bloke.!

[@TheThetechnician]

As many would agree sterlo is a class act, great man

[@KennyTseraha-xg6gu]

What a legend. Wish you alll the best snokey. Regards, Kenneth, Bougainville, PNG.

[@stevenwoods7817]

How many folks have learnt something about the game from Sterlo's "now if we freeze it there". Legend.

[@Cashewnutter112]

Bring watching Sterlo commentating since the 90s. Absolutely avid for the game, always passionate for the game. Thank you so much for 30yrs!

[@TEPProductions816]

Farewell sterlo, once a legend, always a legend, have a happy retirement and thank you for your service 👌

[@johnkaupakamasua5540]

Thanks Sterlo fo the memories !!

[@gandalfthegrey6038]

A very big loss to the NRL. He's a unique and insightful voice at every game. And always a class act. Legend!

[@glenjamin8]

I never saw him play (a bit before my time), but he has guided my rugby league journey since I started getting in to it as a kid. A true gentleman of the game. Farewell.

[@glenchapman3899]

All the stories you hear about him as a player are true. Even when he was ripping your side apart, I never heard a bad word from fans. One of the few universally liked players who ever played the game

[@kelejayzjadez6739]

All the best to a living legend from nz! Your neighbor

[@gabbyt98]

What an absolute legend, he’ll be missed

[@queenslander954]

5 dislikes for Sterlo … unbelievable that they couldn’t bring themselves to like a wonderful decent bloke like him.

[@daviddews9100]

Don't know how and why anyone would not like sterlo...

[@padsmm]

I grew up idolising this amazing football player. Football was so much more enjoyable back then without question. Blokes played for their team because they loved that team not always for the $$$. Time to literally hang up the boots mate. Thanks for the professionalism, entertainment and most of all the laughs. Take care from now mate. Enjoy.

[@tippo5341]

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, and as a host of the WWOS, good luck for everything the future holds for you Sterlo, it's been nothing but a pleasure to watch you having played, and commentate and host weekly on WWOS throughout the years!!!!!

[@johngresham2088]

Sterlo goes out just as he played - with style

[@trackjunky3338]

true legend , thanks for the memories Sterlo - enjoy retirement well deserved

[@davidbrain1192]

A champion player and a champion commentator!!!

[@joshuakasegiru951]

Congratulations Sterlo on a great career we will surely miss you. Heart breaking to see you leave.

[@brucemann5231]

What a loss! Respectful, unbiased, humble and self deprecating which is such a refreshing take on being a media personality. He represents the positive end of the spectrum which saddens me greatly because we are now left with having to tolerate the incompetent fools and selfish whiners on that other show featuring Buzz light year (to infinity and beyond…..please!!) and his Superman friend, Clark Kent (can someone find some Kryptonite to put him to sleep for a while). Fantastic work Sterlo. I’m not a Parra fan but I feel like I want to support them now!!!

[@seven0seven0]

one of the most intelligent and subjective minds in nrl punditry history 🙌

[@JulianEka523]

What a legend 👏

[@ElvisT896]

Sterlo all the best gentleman!!

[@TrackRecord3455]

These two have provided so many entertaining moments and highlights for many years will it ever be the same without them Sterlo is a legend & fatty is a tv legend more than a footy legend

[@oxymaiz5662]

Thanks Sterlo one of the best break downs but what I'm going to miss the most is you stirring up rabs and Gus

[@deeelandiseactive3920]

Thank you Sterlo I always enjoyed hearing your input

[@ljb4541]

Congratulations Sterlo always been a pleasure watching you play and then listening to your commentary. All the best for you and your family.

[@monsta5880]

Gone but not forgotten. The best sterlo, can't be replaced.

[@Mikeallen0283]

Thank you Sterlo

[@rovekid1]

such a class act ginna miss him

[@eastonchang]

First fatty and now Sterlo, truly the end of a golden era of footy media. But I look forward to the new era of presenters taking the mantle, and whom I watched play growing up myself. I just don’t think Sterlo could ever be replaced, we are truly lucky to have had him for so long in the game.

[@eddiecorsini2605]

Had the great pleasure of watching Sterlo play at his best in Parra's championship teams and then throughout his media career , Absolute genius in his analysis of the game and will greatly miss his insights from the commentary . A gentleman and totally deserving of inclusion in the Immortals of the game for his contribution to Rugby League. Thanks Sterlo !!

[@chrissmith-hz8de]

Sterlo. The original analyzer of the game. Footy's richie. 👍

[@JohnJohnson-hk7cj]

Stereo legend! Don’t agree with his kind words about Erin though, she is a pain in the arse!

[@talldufus5174]

Well he didn't say she is there because of who her father is. He said it wasn't her gender.

[@syc9675]

Erin is now at sky news

[@raymantis682]

Your a legend mate......Thanx Sterlo

[@bluespig1]

Great effort Peter Sterling, amazing life lessons.

[@mjay6508]

Good call Sterlo,,, many THANKS to you..... enjoy your family time from here on in...

[@robleary3353]

Thanks Sterlo! Nuff said.

[@gazman2769]

Class act and a true Legend of the game

[@waikiki_avaniue]

THATS GOLD!!!

[@rodcraig7295]

Enjoyed your comedy on the footy show but totally enjoyed your insight into rugby league even more

[@stardust29923]

Wishings you a great retirement ,you will be sincerely be missed through out the NRL community.All the best of wishes for the future.

[@karlroach6578]

Cheers to Sterlo a great in the world of footy, entertainment and knowledge and ethics, you will be missed

[@kazbushwell]

Farewell Sterlo’s , a true legend !!! Take care ⭐️

[@joeyclark3995]

Thank you Sterlo👏👏👏👏☝️☝️

[@mrmarc4074]

All the best Sterlo! 👊🏽

[@daviddews9100]

He needs to be a immortal...

[@zipman72bigbudoo56]

❤️ya Sterlo , Thanks for the memories mate .

[@andrewpollard5485]

Legend and a gentleman. Thanks Sterlo

[@joeblow6951]

Watch sterlo play league as kid enjoy it,then enjoy all the years watching his commentary will be missed all the best to you and your family mate🤝

[@anarua3287]

Go Sterlo 👍 💯 per cent effort with everything - thank you 🙏 😊

[@jontyboyo6630]

Legend

[@nolimitsgolf]

AN ABSOLUTE CHAMPION 🏆

[@BH-dsk]

As a Penrith suppoter even when playing the Eels I never felt any bias from Sterlo, despite the fact he was calling his beloved Eels. The consumate professional.

[@GeeP27]

Legend farewell sterlo !

[@haroldmclean3755]

Peter Sterling 💯 % NRL LEGEND

[@TwoHemiViewer]

We loved him in Green and Gold , disliked him in Blue. A good man.

[@TrackRecord3455]

My favourite shows Thursday night footy show and Commonwealth Bank Cup Saturday morning & the Sunday Roast.

[@abc-ke2yq]

Cheers Peter all the best mate

[@brenthering4656]

Absolute legend

[@johnbeattie3610]

Top bloke

[@mreel3488]

He should be named an immortal.

[@beetlebonnet6152]

As a young fella growing up it was genuinely exciting on Thursday nights cos mum let us stay up a bit later cos of the footy show and you knew there was only one day of school left in the week. Great times. Back before they were forced to employ women.

[@diggah04]

cheers bud

[@stevenhogan3315]

R.i.p.sterlo

[@dennisgojmerac6535]

Tearjerker - sterlo you’ll be missed 😢

[@foodtuub]

Best they had

[@judas2891]

Legend. On another note, he reminds me of CC Deville of the band Poison. With hair of course

[@dannysmith9009]

And he was the second best half back ever behind kevin Hastings

[@davidalpin7730]

Sir Horrie was my favorite growing up...

[@TomPlaysPoGo]

Can’t wait for Sterlo to be with Triple M from now on

[@fale892]

Enjoy your retirement sir!

[@trustfire]

Cuttin onions in ere

[@robbiekebaya7378]

Sad day for rugby league.