Eddie McGuire's dig at Channel 7, who says its commentators were barracking for Fremantle. Courtesy: Fox Sports

EDDIE McGuire took a light-hearted dig at fellow broadcaster Channel 7 following Friday night’s Richmond-Fremantle clash but if one was to look at social media, it may seem as if the commentator was speaking for the masses.

Twitter lit up at different periods throughout the match, with some fans believing Channel 7’s commentary team — spearheaded by the calling team of Basil Zempilas and Dennis Cometti — were too focused on Fremantle as they tried to generate excitement among viewers.

WATCH WHAT EDDIE SAID IN THE PLAYER ABOVE

Richmond won the match but some footy fans believed commentators calling Friday night’s AFL clash could only see one team during their call of the Round 10 opener.

McGuire, hosting Fox Footy’s coverage of the match back in Melbourne, couldn’t help but weigh into one of the talking points of the night — at least on social media — offering his view of Channel 7’s coverage as the Fox team prepared to wrap up the match.

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“We’re not gonna rain on the parade,” McGuire said.

“We’re not gonna be like the (Channel) Seven commentators who were barracking for Fremantle all night, are we boys? We’re gonna give the Tigers plenty here!

“It was fantastic, it was a great result — enjoy it Tiger fans and we’re going analyse it to within an inch of its life ...”

The Dockers, unbeaten from nine matches leading into the clash, were stunned early — trailing by eight goals to one and falling behind by as much as 49 points.

Urged on by their home crowd, Fremantle did fight back and managed to get within 20 points.

But many fans were upset by the commentary team’s constant talk of a Fremantle comeback.

you'd think this game was all about Freo according to the commentators — Mark Robinson (@Robbo_heraldsun) June 5, 2015

@gohardtiggers and of course I'll be taking direction from them. 😉 — Basil Zempilas (@BasilZempilas) June 5, 2015

Zempilas’ Twitter feed was obviously running hot throughout the match.

The broadcaster responded to some fans after the match.

Here’s what some fans were saying on Twitter:

Can someone please tell the commentators that Richmond are out there? Freo haven't lost yet, we heard you the first 20 times #AFLFreoTigers — Kate Miller (@KateVictoria93) June 5, 2015

Could Basil be anymore bias in his commentary, and I don't barrack for either of these teams #AFLFreoTigers — Steve (@sphaydon) June 5, 2015

Oh didn't realise Richmond were playing. They're right in this you'd think. #AFLFreoTigers — Andrew Mayes (@AndrewCMayes) June 5, 2015

lot of people very unhappy with ch 7 commentary it seems if you don't mute and listen to radio you deserve all you get #AFLFreoTigers — Lenny (@lenphil29) June 5, 2015

Don't know who wants the Freo comeback more - the fans or Commetti and Zempilas. #AFLFreoTigers — chrisriches (@chris8875) June 5, 2015

I love biased commentary. Fyfe walked 10m! Fyfe took a drink! Fyfe touched the ball! What a superstar! #AFLFreoTigers — Mike Golf (@mrmikegolf) June 5, 2015