Paul Vautin's VERY surprising call on who will replace him at Channel 9: 'He knows the game inside out'
Daily MailNRL icon Paul Vautin has predicted that Cameron Smith will become the next great footy broadcaster, following the rugby league cult hero's shock decision to quit his television career. One of Australian television's most beloved personalities, Vautin recently announced his retirement from TV, bringing to an end a remarkable 33-year broadcasting career with Channel 9. Paul Vautin has predicted that Cameron Smith will become the next great footy broadcaster Vautin says Smith is 'going to be one of our all-time great callers' 'He's great to work alongside and likes to have a laugh as well. Vautin has worked alongside Smith for a few years and is convinced about his skills Vautin announced his retirement recently, bringing to an end a 33-year broadcasting career with Channel 9 Vautin was the face of the popular sports talk show The Footy Show for the better part of 24 years before he was unceremoniously dismissed in 2017 after ratings dwindled.