the Seven Network to work at another channel, Fox Footy. In November 2013, Roberts confirmed that he would be leaving the Seven Network after 40 years with Seven in Melbourne and Adelaide to work at Fox Footy as a host-commentator. Tim Watson took Roberts' place as the weekday sports newsreader. Roberts last day reading sport news was Friday 29 November 2013, and he finished his hosting duties for Seven at the Australian Open golf tournament on Sunday 1 December 2013. Roberts retired from television in 2018. Community work Since July 2013, Roberts has been an ambassador for the non-profit organisation The Beehive Foundation, a charity that runs free programs to develop resilience and coping mechanisms for youth via junior sporting organisations. Personal life Roberts grew up on a sheep farm in Lucindale, South Australia. Roberts is married to Carolyn, a former Vice President of international sports management company IMG and they have a son Angus. A previous marriage broke down following the death of a 15-year-old son from that marriage. He also has another son from his first marriage Ben. Ben is married to Jane and they have three daughters. References Australian television journalists Seven News presenters 1950 births Australian game show hosts Australian tennis commentators Golf writers and broadcasters Living people People from Lucindale, South Australia Journalists from South Australia