Maybe get rid of O’Donnell and MacKenzie … complete the trifecta of stupidity.
Robbie was a great pro and brought in-depth commentary with a touch of the larrikin. Then again why would you need flair and entertainment in your commentators? They got rid of Liggett and now Robbie. Last straw. Will not be tuning into SBS. Have the GCN+ sub.

WTH is happening with SBS management and/or their cycling producers. Robbie was the gem of their broadcast and the whole thing was just superb. Even the app was perfectly integrated.
I just inwardly cringe at what is going to happen now. Just such an absolute shame to take one of the best sports productions and butcher it, and for what?

Really sad news to hear that both Robbie and Mike T are no longer commentators for SBS Cycling.
No doubt we will now be subjected to dim people who just have the right look on tv , Botox and filler brigade !! with no actual knowledge of the sport at all .
Shame on you SBS . J

This just makes no sense. Why would SBS drop someone like Robbie McEwen from commentating? He has so much grand touring experience and knowledge and his sprinting insights are second to none. So, apparently the program director wants to take the coverage “in a different direction”. Does that mean they don’t want expert commentary any more? I was really enjoying the line-up of Keeno, Bridie and Robbie. I think they make a great team and each have different strengths. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! #NotHappyJan

It was a terrible decision by SBS. Robbie was the shining light in the commentary box. Thankfully I have GCN and a VPN.

I’m so glad I have GCN+ so I can access Eurosport.

SBS lost the plot many years ago by continuing to interrupt races with a ‘panel’ discussion that was boring and unhelpful.

Now getting rid of McEwen is the last straw. Good bye SBS

Ridiculous and so disappointing. Robbie was the main reason to watch SBS coverage. Over to GCN now. Such stupidity must not go unpunished.

Not a logical decision this one, he’s a cycling legend who is both informative and has a sense of humour.

An absurd decision. Robbie McEwan and Matt Keenan are such a brilliant team and I am bemused – to put it politely – at this decision. What the heck is going on with SBS?!?!

Unbelievable news! First Thommo then Robbie. Who next? What are SBS thinking?
My wife and I have been religiously watching SBS cycling since the Commonwealth Bank Classic days from the early 1990s. Robbie was a young up and coming racing cyclist then and Thommo starting his commentary. They have too much experience to be lost to us fans. Hope they are snapped up other Networks! A big mistake SBS!