The Herald Sun reports that SEN has lost one of its biggest assets with Anthony Hudson quitting the radio station. The acclaimed caller had been a mainstay of the sports station for almost two decades, but has decided to focus on his TV commitments with Fox Footy.

His departure is a huge blow for SEN boss Craig Hutchison, who had built his Friday night football coverage around the pairing of Hudson and chief caller Gerard Whateley.

“There are few that have played a bigger role and contributed as much to SEN as Anthony has, particularly in the early days where his behind the scenes work was critical to SEN’s survival,” Hutchison said.

“Huddo is much loved by our audience and our team, and is undoubtedly one of the great broadcasters of Australian sport, now and over history.

“While we are undoubtedly disappointed to lose Anthony and would have loved for him to remain as part of the SEN family, we are respectful of the challenges around his availability due to TV commitments. He’ll be missed.”