Channel Seven Brisbane star Shane Webcke has announced his shock departure from the sports news desk amid the network’s recent staff bloodbath.
The presenter announced the news in a statement on Friday, revealing he will be leaving his post in January, but will remain with Seven for NRL insights.
Shane had recently been in discussions with Seven management to reduce his work hours so he could spend more time on his family business, reported the Courier Mail.
‘After 18 years presenting sport for 7NEWS Brisbane, I’ve made the decision to take a slightly new direction and from January I’ll be stepping back from the news desk,’ he said.
‘It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while, to allow me greater flexibility and more time to pursue my family agricultural interests.
‘But I’m not going far. I’ll still appear regularly on 7NEWS alongside my good mate Gilly, providing rugby league insights for our viewers.
‘I have been treated so well over the last 18 years, and I’m grateful to Seven for supporting me through this next phase.’
More to come.
Channel Seven Brisbane star Shane Webcke, 49, (pictured) has announced his shock departure from the sports news desk amid the network’s recent staff bloodbath
