’Call me smiling assassin’: Hilarious moment Fox Footy legends stitch up contestants in epic prank

The Kayo Call Up top ten were told they would partake in a serious interview with Fox Footy talent. They weren’t told one detail.

Job interviews are stressful at the best of times, let alone when you’re standing in front of multiple AFL champions.

Watch selected 2025 AFL Match Simulations, exclusively LIVE on FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer

The Kayo Call Up competition is getting to the pointy end and the shortlist has been whittled down to a top 10.

Some of those aspiring broadcasters headed into Fox Footy studios for a shortlist shoot, where they were told they would partake in a serious interview with Fox Footy talent.

What those aspiring broadcasters didn’t realise, was that ex-Tigers champion Jack Riewoldt was in the control room derailing the interviews.

Former Bulldogs champion Brad Johnson and ex-Hawthorn sharpshooter Ben Dixon had earpieces in and were taking instructions from Riewoldt.

The Fox Footy legends could barely contain themselves.

Cue the chaos!

“We’re nicknames around here, smiling assassin if that’s ok,” Johnson joked with one contestant.

“Ok, yeah...” she said.

Johnson then proceeded to do a handshake with the contestant, before Dixon skulled a glass of water, offering some to a different candidate.

“Want a sip?” he asked.

“I’ll be right thanks, I’m well hydrated,” the contestant laughed.

Nothing was off limits in the light-hearted prank, pushups, pretending to steal a TV and discussions around the best Tasmanian AFL player (no mention for Jack!) all featuring at different points for various contestants.

The Kayo Call Up finalists were involved in a hilarious stitch up.

There were over 500 applicants from all around the country that submitted entries into the competition.

The winner receives a paid on-air role for Fox Footy during Super Saturday for at least the first eight weeks of the season. In addition, the winner will receive mentorship to fast-track their career in broadcast.

The Kayo Call Up winner will be announced at the Fox Footy launch on Tuesday February 18.

Originally published as ’Call me smiling assassin’: Hilarious moment Fox Footy legends stitch up contestants in epic prank