AFL fans lose it over Chris Rock sighting, commentator’s ice cold remark
Fans couldn’t believe it when a Channel 7 commentator made an ice cold gag as Chris Rock made a surprise appearance at an AFL game.
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Chris Rock is a Sydney Swans fan, who knew?
The Hollywood star was spotted in the crowd at the SCG on Sunday afternoon for the Round 22 contest between Sydney and Collingwood.
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Rock was wearing a red Swans cap and was enjoying the action on his visit to Sydney.
The Swans posted a photo of the actor and comedian holding a jersey signed by the whole Sydney team.
👋 @chrisrock#AFLSwansPiespic.twitter.com/wY4pAb6UO2
— AFL (@AFL) August 14, 2022
Sure, we'll teach you to football.
— Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans) August 14, 2022
🎤 @chrisrock is in the house! #Bloodspic.twitter.com/3nyNatylOD
Channel 7 commentator Brian Taylor couldn’t help himself, making a not-so-subtle reference to when Rock was famously slapped by Will Smith at the Academy Awards earlier this year.
“Famous face here Chris Rock, of course of Grown Ups fame and he just accepts a slap really well these days doesn’t he, Chris Rock,” Taylor said tongue-in-cheek.
Alister Nicholson valiantly tried to get the commentary back on track, adding: “I reckon in terms of A-listers he’s just behind Buddy Franklin in terms of No. 1 at the SCG today BT.”
AFL fans couldn’t believe Taylor had made ice cold remark on live TV.
BT 💀 #aflswanspies
— Vince Rugari (@VinceRugari) August 14, 2022
'Chris Rock, of Grown-Ups fame' hahahaha oh BT
— Sophie Welsh (@soph_welsh) August 14, 2022
The Swans controlled the first half and led 5.7 (37) to 3.5 (22) at the main break.
The Magpies were just in touching distance at halftime but the Swans put on a defensive masterclass to restrict them to just seven goals for the game,
Sydney closed out the game in style, sealing a 11.11 (77) to 7.8 (50) victory and snap Collingwood’s 11-match winning streak.
The result has major implications for the top four race, with the Swans moving up to second on the ladder, while Collingwood’s poor percentage means it slips to fifth.
The Magpies are equal on 60 points Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, setting up a blockbuster clash between the Lions and Demons on Friday night.
Originally published as AFL fans lose it over Chris Rock sighting, commentator’s ice cold remark
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