Tim
Watson

Speaker Profile
Tim Watson is one of AFL Football's most revered heroes. Renowned for his superb skills and explosive bursts of pace, Tim played 307 games for Essendon from 1977 to 1994. Tim was rewarded with a host of awards and a deserved reputation as not just a football great but very much a gentleman of the game.
Upon retirement as a player, Tim's special communication skills have helped him develop a very successful career in television and radio, and as a corporate presenter. He is an articulate and entertaining speaker and a very polished master of ceremonies. Tim is currently the Channel Seven weekend sports presenter, and also a co-host of 'Talking Footy' on Monday nights. He is also a columnist for The Age, and his articles appear each Wednesday.
Friday nights, he is the Special Comments Commentator on the ABC with Tim Lane, Drew Morphett and David Parkin, and he also is a co-host and presenter of 'Up Country Punt,' a football based radio program network through regional areas of Australia each Friday between 4 and 6 o'clock together with Gary Lyon and Billy Brownless.
Tim is also a most polished corporate presenter well qualified to speak on many issues including leadership, teamwork and managing change.
Travels from Victoria
Client Comments
Client Comments
- Tim was very professional in his approach to the event. We had an audio problem on the night, but Tim jumped in and the evening continued on smoothly.
Master Builders Association - Very, very funny. His ability to engage the audience was brilliant. Much of his humour was unrehearsed, spontaneous, unstructured, unplanned
Ballarat Like Minds - Tim was professional as ever and is a key element to the success of the panel. There is never a dull moment, and the banter between him and Billy Brownless is invaluable. As the event organiser it's nice to have a breather and know the audience are in capable hands!
Financial Planning Association of Australia - I would like to thank you for your outstanding presentation and the message you left with us. I have received many calls and emails today commenting on your speech and how it has motivated them to continue building their business and not let set backs and failures stop their progress. We have had many speakers at our conferences over the past two years and I must comment on your manner and professionalism.
FASA - The time flew by which, for me, means I enjoyed the talk.
Label and Tag Association - Tim was a gentleman throughout the night. He was very approachable and made the guest feel comfortable in speaking to him. When speaking, Tim entertained the group for 45 minutes, and not once did their attention divert from him. He was fantastic, the feedback we had from the guests was nothing but positive. I would recommend Tim Watson to anyone looking for a guest speaker.
Michel's Patisserie - The speaker was very relaxed, spoke well and pleased everyone who attended the dinner. He fielded difficult questions very well, and looked like he enjoyed the company too.
Wycheproof Community Resource Centre - Tim Watson was a very good speaker. He managed to hold the attention of the audience and included them well with the question and answer session at the end of his talk. He arrived early and stayed to talk with some guests after his spot. We would recommend him for other organisations in the future.
Capital Events - Your talk was a fantastic blend of your personal experiences as a legendary AFL player and some of the humorous events that occurred during your career. It was not difficult to see why you are described as a
AMP - His example of leadership was exemplary.
Young Leaders Foundation - Tim Watson was a very good speaker. He managed to hold the attention of the audience and included them well with the question and answer session at the end of his talk. He arrived early and stayed to talk with some guests after his spot. We would recommend him for other organisations in the future.
Capital Events - Tim did a great job. He was a hit with the people who were receiving sponsorship grants - many of these people had come from the country and thought it was great to have their pic taken with him. I watched him dealing with them and he was very obliging and patient.
State Trustees - The event was an outstanding success - due in no small part to your role as Master of Ceremonies. Dozens of the 300-odd guests singled out your contribution as the highlight of the morning. Your ability to incorporate sporting anecdotes throughout the morning complemented the football themed breakfast. We hope you share our sentiments and look forward to the possibility of working with you again.
Mitre 10 - Tim was excellent! He held the crowd's attention. I would recommend Tim as a speaker for any function.
Inghams
"Communication was always consistent and the staff at Saxtons were affable and courteous."
NSW Department of Education and Training
"Each problem that I solved became a rule which served afterwards to solve other problems."
Rene Descartes