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Old 25 Sep 2017, 21:13 (Ref:3769814)   #1
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Greg Rust To Leave SupercarTV

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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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Old 25 Sep 2017, 22:11 (Ref:3769823)   #2
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where is he going and why is he leaving?
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Old 25 Sep 2017, 22:34 (Ref:3769827)   #3
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Old 25 Sep 2017, 22:42 (Ref:3769829)   #4
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Reading the story Im still figuring out-did he jump or was he pushed?

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Old 25 Sep 2017, 23:01 (Ref:3769834)   #5
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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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Old 25 Sep 2017, 23:32 (Ref:3769836)   #6
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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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Old 25 Sep 2017, 23:42 (Ref:3769837)   #7
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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.
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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Old 26 Sep 2017, 00:07 (Ref:3769842)   #8
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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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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
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.

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Old 26 Sep 2017, 01:55 (Ref:3769850)   #10
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So everyone's awkward with Mr Crompton?
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Old 26 Sep 2017, 03:27 (Ref:3769863)   #11
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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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Old 26 Sep 2017, 04:44 (Ref:3769868)   #12
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I'm struggling to believe it's a role he'd walk away from, of his own free will.
Agreed !

it all points to be pushed / aka contract not renewed, im guessing
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Old 26 Sep 2017, 04:45 (Ref:3769869)   #13
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So everyone's awkward with Mr Crompton?
weird, he always seemed like the "nice guy"
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weird, he always seemed like the "nice guy"
maybe not
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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Old 26 Sep 2017, 07:01 (Ref:3769875)   #15
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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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Old 26 Sep 2017, 10:13 (Ref:3769897)   #17
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Old 26 Sep 2017, 10:41 (Ref:3769900)   #18
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He says he'll stay in the media, maybe back to his roots on SBS Speedweek?
He could go back to Ten, and work on their motorsport coverage. Considering they don't have much events to cover. Doesn't have to be strictly Supercars, it can be others like Australian F1 and Aus MotoGP.
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Ah, a shame. Met him in the Surfers pit lane back in 2005 and a genuinely nice guy. Took time to chat to me about what I was doing marshalling on the wrong side of the world. He'll be missed.
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Like whom?
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the guys he mentions in the first post of this thread
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Thanks for that.

No disrespect to any of the names mentioned - outside of Noonan, those callers would be a significant step down from Rust.
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Thanks for that.

No disrespect to any of the names mentioned - outside of Noonan, those callers would be a significant step down from Rust.
oh well , will be taking Rust's opinion over yours. but who else then?
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I know I am going to regret this.

You must have read a different article to me, who did he mention?
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You must have read a different article to me, who did he mention?
...from the opening post in this thread...

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