Andrew Voss
The energetic voice of Australian rugby league, known for his rapid-fire commentary and signature catchphrases that electrify broadcasts.
Born 1966 (age 60)·Australian rugby league commentator·Birthday: September 7·Generation X
Biography
Andrew Voss didn't just commentate rugby league; he injected it with a voltage of pure enthusiasm. Emerging from Sydney's radio scene, Voss brought a fan's passion and a comedian's timing to the commentary box. His voice, a rapid-fire torrent of excitement and analysis, became synonymous with the game's biggest moments on Fox League. Voss cultivated a unique style, blending deep knowledge with playful banter and coining phrases that entered the lexicon of fans. More than just describing the action, he amplified it, turning tries into events and tight matches into theater. His career, spanning radio, television, and even authoring books on the sport, reflects a life dedicated not just to covering rugby league, but to celebrating its chaotic, compelling heart.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Andrew was born in 1966, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Andrew Was Born
The biggest hits of 1966
#1 Movie
The Bible: In the Beginning
Best Picture
A Man for All Seasons
#1 TV Show
Bonanza
Andrew's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1966Born
Star Trek premieres on television
Gas: $0.32/galHome: $14,200Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"The Ballad of the Green Berets" — SSgt Barry SadlerBest Picture: A Man for All Seasons
1971Started school
Voting age lowered to 18 in the US
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $18,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Joy to the World" — Three Dog NightBest Picture: The French Connection
1979Became a teenager
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1982Could drive
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1984Could vote
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1987Turned 21
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1996Turned 30
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2006Turned 40
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2016Turned 50
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 60
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as a lead rugby league commentator for Fox Sports Australia for over two decades.
- Authored several books on rugby league, including '100 Years of Rugby League' and 'Vossy's League.'
- Hosted the popular 'Continuous Call Team' rugby league program on Sydney radio station 2GB.
Did You Know?
He is an avid collector of rugby league memorabilia and historical items.
Voss once performed a stand-up comedy routine at the Sydney Comedy Store.
He provided the voice for the video game 'Rugby League Live 3.'
“That's not a try, that's a miracle!”
