Why Jimmy Bartel was missing from 3AW commentary box

Jimmy Bartel’s absence from the 3AW commentary box on Thursday night made its way to the top of the station’s rumour file. But his excuse for missing his duties is something everyone of us can relate to.

You’re a bit stiff when your own radio network dobs on you which is what happened to Geelong champion Jimmy Bartel.

His absence from the 3AW commentary box on Thursday night made its way to the top of the station’s rumour file.

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We all love a long lunch and that’s exactly what the Brownlow medallist was doing in the Harbour City, attending a Macquarie Sport Winx lunch where a lucky punter was going to win a piece of the super mare’s poo.

Yes, you read that right.

You’re a bit stiff when your own radio network dobs on you which is what happened to Geelong champion Jimmy Bartel. Picture. Phil Hillyard

We hear Jim did the right thing and asked for the night off but management initially held firm suggesting he hit the waters after a couple of hours and fulfil his special comments’ duties.

But the lure of Sin City seems to have won the night with a late compromise letting the former star Cat off the leash.