Barry Hall's comments about another panellist's wife have generated widespread criticism and sparked a debate about sexism in football.
Hall was sacked by Triple M over comments made on Friday night's football broadcast.
At the time, the former Sydney Swans star was speaking to former St Kilda player Leigh Montagna during a pre-game chat at Friday night's clash between the Western Bulldogs and Geelong at Etihad Stadium.
Hall commented about the impending birth of Montagna's child. Montagna's wife Erin is due with the couple's first baby next week.
SBS News has chosen not to publish specifically what was said.
Triple M head of content Mike Fitzpatrick said in a statement the comments were "unacceptable and inappropriate".
"The commentator was removed immediately from the broadcast and an apology was issued on air afterwards. Immediate action was taken with the termination of employment for one team member," Fitzpatrick said.
The comments have sparked backlash on social media.
Some commentators said his remarks reflected a "gross boys club banter" and suggested Leigh Montagna's comments also went too far.
Hall was said to be filling in for Chris Judd during the broadcast.
Considered one of the best forwards of the modern era, the 41-year-old played 289 games for Saints, Sydney and the Bulldogs, kicking 746 goals.
He also captained the Swans to their 2005 premiership.
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