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| Marc Jeanneret | |
|---|---|
| Name | Marc Jeanneret |
| Birth date | 1942 |
| Birth place | Montreal |
| Death date | 14 November 2018 |
| Death place | Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation | Radio presenter, Television presenter, sports commentator |
| Years active | 1970s–2018 |
| Employer | Seven Network (Australia), 3AW, ABC News |
Marc Jeanneret
Marc Jeanneret was an Australian radio presenter and television presenter best known for his long-running work in Perth, Western Australia and for a distinctive style that blended sports commentary with popular culture. Across a career spanning several decades he worked with major Australian media organisations and became a prominent voice in Australian rules football broadcasting, as well as an influential personality in local Western Australia media. His career encompassed roles in both metropolitan radio and television, engaging audiences through nightly sports shows, interviews, and commentary.
Born in Montreal in 1942 and later relocating to Australia, Jeanneret's early years involved exposure to francophone and anglophone media traditions common to Quebec and Canada before establishing himself in Perth, Western Australia. He pursued post-secondary education in media-related fields and developed interests aligned with broadcasting, informed by contemporaneous figures at institutions such as Australian Broadcasting Corporation affiliates and local Western Australian Institute of Technology-era media training programs. His formative experiences intersected with the expansion of Australian radio networks and the rise of televised Australian rules football coverage.
Jeanneret's broadcasting career included work across multiple platforms and networks. He contributed to programs on the Seven Network (Australia) and had on-air roles connecting him with national outlets including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and commercial stations operating within the Australian Communications and Media Authority regulatory environment. Jeanneret's voice became associated with sports coverage in Perth and he collaborated with prominent media figures and on-air partners from organisations such as Channel Seven Perth, regional commercial networks, and syndicated sports programming tied to major events like AFL Grand Final previews and coverage. His broadcasting practice reflected broader trends in Australian media consolidation and the professionalisation of sports commentary.
On radio, Jeanneret built a reputation for incisive late-evening programmes and sports-focused content that drew listeners across the metropolitan Perth area. He hosted nightly sports shows that analysed fixtures from competitions including the Australian Football League and engaged with club cultures around teams such as West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Football Club. Jeanneret's radio work involved live interviews, call-in segments, and collaboration with commentators who had backgrounds at outlets like ABC Local Radio and commercial stations modeled on the talk-radio formats found at networks like 3AW and 2GB. His style combined game analysis with wider cultural references, placing him among peers who navigated the intersection of sport and broadcast journalism during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Throughout his career Jeanneret attracted public attention for on-air remarks and incidents that generated debate within media circles and the broader public. At times his commentary prompted responses from stakeholders within the Australian Football League, club administrators, and listener groups, reflecting tensions inherent in media coverage of high-profile sporting organisations. These episodes were covered by local and national outlets, and discussions about his remarks involved entities such as the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance and broadcasters' internal review processes. Controversies involving on-air conduct placed Jeanneret at the centre of conversations about broadcaster standards in Western Australia and the rights and responsibilities of personalities working within the Australian media landscape.
Jeanneret's private life intersected with Perth's cultural and sporting communities. He maintained connections with former athletes, media colleagues, and civic organisations active in Perth and surrounding regions. Outside broadcasting he participated in events and appearances that involved charitable groups, club functions, and local media gatherings. His social networks included figures associated with major sporting clubs and with institutions such as Churchlands Senior High School and community media organisations that fostered local broadcasting talent.
Marc Jeanneret died on 14 November 2018 in Perth, Western Australia. His passing prompted tributes from peers across radio and television, from commentators linked to AFL coverage, and from local media institutions reflecting on his contributions to sports broadcasting in Western Australia. Jeanneret's legacy is recorded in the memories of late-night listeners, colleagues at metropolitan networks, and archival material from television and radio outlets that documented decades of Australian sports media. His career exemplifies the role of regional broadcasters in shaping public engagement with major national competitions and the evolution of sports journalism within the Australian media environment.
Category:Australian radio presenters Category:Australian television presenters Category:2018 deaths Category:People from Perth, Western Australia