Craig Foster To Enter Politics After Spending Last 2 Weeks Talking But Not Actually Saying Anything

SBS Chief Football Analyst Craig Foster isn't letting Australia's World Cup elimination bring him down.

The former Socceroo, also known as Fozzy, has today announced the next phase of his career.

"I've joined the Labor party for pre-selection in the NSW seat of Reid," he announced during SBS's World Cup coverage. "I believe I have what it takes to help Labor win the next federal election."

Labor leader Bill Shorten says Craig Foster's career change is a big win for Australian politics.

"As we've seen from Fozzy's long-winded generic soccer analysis, he has the ability to talk for hours without saying anything meaningful. This is an important trait for any politician."

Labor's Deputy Leader Tanya Plibersek says she looks forward to welcoming Fozzy into the party fold.

"Fozzy commands respect," she says. You can see this with his rambling soccer analysis. It's not really about the Socceroos at all. It's all about him. He also rarely smiles which is the mark of a good politician."

While working for the Labor party, Craig Foster will also continue his role as SBS Chief Football Analyst.

"The Socceroos, and the entire nation, need to re-build,” says Foster. “There is no doubt we are capable of much more. It's about passion, it's about conviction and most importantly it's about knowing who we are as a nation."

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