Offsiders
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports broadcasting |
| Founded | February 2006 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Abbey Gelmi (presenter) |
| Products | Sports TV show |
| Website | www |
Offsiders is an Australian sports TV show presented by Abbey Gelmi, broadcast live on Sundays at 10:00 am via ABC TV and ABC News.
History
Debuting in February 2006, Offsiders was introduced following the launch of its companion programs Insiders and Inside Business. The program originally aired at 10:30 am until 2013, when it moved to a 10:00 am timeslot after the cancellation of Inside Business. Each episode has a duration of 30 minutes.
Hosts
Barrie Cassidy served as the first presenter from 2006 through 2013. He was followed by Gerard Whateley, who hosted starting in 2014 until his departure in January 2018. Kelli Underwood assumed hosting duties in February 2018 and announced her intention to step down effective December 2024. Abbey Gelmi was named the new host beginning January 2025.
| Presenter | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Barrie Cassidy | 2006–2013 |
| Gerard Whateley | 2014–2017 |
| Kelli Underwood | 2018–2024 |
| Abbey Gelmi | 2025–present |
Reception
Paul Connolly from The Age commended Offsiders for its impartial approach to sports commentary and its readiness to question mainstream opinions without depending on ex-athletes. In contrast, Lara Sinclair of The Australian viewed the program as an inferior version of Insiders, labeling it a "pale imitation" that lacks the influence of its counterpart.