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25 Sep 2017, 21:13 (Ref:3769814)
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Greg Rust To Leave SupercarTV
Story Here
A genuine shame.
Mr Rust actually took the time to understand the ins and outs of the sport he covered, speaking as an expert, yet deferring to the teams and drivers where it made most sense for the broadcast.
One of the few in the box to not play favourites, Mr Rust definitely helped a number of people behind the scenes to get done what they needed to get done.
Wish him well in his next adventure.
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Harvey Specter: Anyone can do my job, but no one can be me.
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25 Sep 2017, 22:11 (Ref:3769823)
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where is he going and why is he leaving?
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25 Sep 2017, 22:34 (Ref:3769827)
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C.D. Bales (Roxanne): "Are we having fun yet?"
Harvey Specter: Anyone can do my job, but no one can be me.
Anyone can be a lost Picasso.... I love lamp... BE ON EDGE..
Wherever you go, there you are... more cash than panache...
“What the hell kind of moon man talk is that?” - Frank Barone
“If we can’t tell each other the hard truths, then what are we doing?” - Harvey Specter
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25 Sep 2017, 22:42 (Ref:3769829)
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Reading the story Im still figuring out-did he jump or was he pushed?
Sad to see him go
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Somebody asked if the McLaren F1 was going to be like the Ferrari F40, Gordon Murray replied, "I don't think so, there's no one at McLaren who can weld that badly."
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25 Sep 2017, 23:01 (Ref:3769834)
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Big shoes to fill.
I'm sturggling to believe it's a role he'd walk away from, of his own free will.
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25 Sep 2017, 23:32 (Ref:3769836)
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Seems like he's been pushed out. Firstly as host of Inside Supercars and now from the coverage entirely. Unfortunately seems to be the way things work nowadays.
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25 Sep 2017, 23:42 (Ref:3769837)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Umai Naa
Big shoes to fill.
I'm sturggling to believe it's a role he'd walk away from, of his own free will.
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Quite true
Its Supercar TV's loss and a major one at that. Everyone is expendable but to see someone like that who has a still a lot to offer in his roles moving on is sad to see.
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Somebody asked if the McLaren F1 was going to be like the Ferrari F40, Gordon Murray replied, "I don't think so, there's no one at McLaren who can weld that badly."
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26 Sep 2017, 00:07 (Ref:3769842)
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I got the impression it was quite awkward between Crompo and Rusty on the live telecast. I'd always assumed that was the reason for his demotion. But I never thought he'd leave altogether
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26 Sep 2017, 01:26 (Ref:3769845)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Compromised
I got the impression it was quite awkward between Crompo and Rusty on the live telecast. I'd always assumed that was the reason for his demotion. But I never thought he'd leave altogether
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It was awkward between Mr Crompton and Mr Larkham on RPM last weekend, it is awkward between Mr White and Mr Crompton on occassion on air (although they seem to try & hide that one)
It sounds for all the world like Mr Rust's contract was not renewed.
A shame.
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C.D. Bales (Roxanne): "Are we having fun yet?"
Harvey Specter: Anyone can do my job, but no one can be me.
Anyone can be a lost Picasso.... I love lamp... BE ON EDGE..
Wherever you go, there you are... more cash than panache...
“What the hell kind of moon man talk is that?” - Frank Barone
“If we can’t tell each other the hard truths, then what are we doing?” - Harvey Specter
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26 Sep 2017, 01:55 (Ref:3769850)
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So everyone's awkward with Mr Crompton?
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26 Sep 2017, 03:27 (Ref:3769863)
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Its a bit of a head-scratcher, he's one of a few commentators who has a majority of punters enjoy his work and also looks to truly enjoy his job. Weird...
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26 Sep 2017, 04:44 (Ref:3769868)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Umai Naa
Big shoes to fill.
I'm struggling to believe it's a role he'd walk away from, of his own free will.
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Agreed !
it all points to be pushed / aka contract not renewed, im guessing
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26 Sep 2017, 04:45 (Ref:3769869)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Umai Naa
So everyone's awkward with Mr Crompton?
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weird, he always seemed like the "nice guy"
maybe not
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26 Sep 2017, 05:52 (Ref:3769872)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandgroper
weird, he always seemed like the "nice guy"
maybe not
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As one of Rusty's friends, I can assure you the nice guy is not an act on his behalf, what you see is what you get.
I can't tell 100% why he's jumping ship but I won't be surprised if it's for family reasons. He's got a rather young family and pretty sure he wants to be there for them. Being on the road for bulk of the year is hard on a family plus on oneself. Maybe not only for family reasons but to recharge the batteries.
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26 Sep 2017, 07:01 (Ref:3769875)
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Rust always seemed to be about as "pro-Supercars agenda" as you could get, so it would be a surprise if they did let him go
He says he'll stay in the media, maybe back to his roots on SBS Speedweek?
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