Mick Molloy admits he is shocked by Mark Geyer’s surprise resignation from Triple M radio after 17 years of service

Mick Molloy has spoken of the sadness he and his colleagues at Triple M are feeling after popular co-host Mark ‘MG’ Geyer was suddenly sacked by the broadcaster.

Many were shocked by Triple M’s decision to part ways with the New South Wales State of Origin legend, who had been a fan favorite on the channel’s Mick & MG in the Morning breakfast show.

Despite having been with the broadcaster for 17 years, Geyer and his co-presenters Molloy and Cat Lynch will be replaced by a new cast including former NRL star and media personality Beau Ryan.

It is understood he will debut on the show on January 20, 2025 and will be joined by co-hosts Natarsha Belling and former West Tigers captain Aaron Woods. The program will be renamed Triple M Breakfast with Beau, Tarsh & Woodsy and will run on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Geyer’s axing was first reported by The Daily Telegraph two weeks ago, but the reasons why he left the station remain unclear – the Penrith icon has yet to speak out on the matter.

Molloy revealed how difficult things have been without ‘MG’ in his first public comments on the matter.

Mick Molloy (pictured) has spoken about the sadness he and other Triple M employees felt following the shock dismissal of football legend Mark Geyer

Mark Geyer is said to have been left ‘devastated’ after being dropped from Triple M Sydney’s breakfast show, according to a former NRL player

“You will know that MG will not be back next year and this is very sad for me. It’s been hard doing the show without him for the last week and a half,” he told Triple M listeners.

‘I really wanted to talk about his situation, but that’s not right, because he hasn’t talked about it himself. And out of respect for MG, I think it’s his story to tell and he needs to get it out there and people need to hear it too.

“What I can say is this: I love that guy. I absolutely loved doing the show with him for two years, and coming to work with him for two years. He makes me laugh. He is one of the most unique men I have ever met in my life.

‘There are many people here (at Triple M) who are sad that he will not be there next year. I can’t tell you how much I love him and I really hope we can keep our friendship going for many years to come. He is one of the greatest men I have ever met and I truly wish him all the best.”

Geyer, who was capped three times for Australia and helped Penrith to their first premiership win in 1991, retired from professional football in 2000.

He would pursue a career in media after writing extensively for newspapers, before taking on roles at Triple M and Fox Footy.

Molloy said he hopes Geyer will continue doing radio.

“The crowd loves him,” he said.

Molloy says he loved working with Geyer and hopes he stays in radio

Molloy said he hopes he can maintain his friendship with ‘MG’ for many years to come

‘He’s very loved here at Triple M (and) I hope we hear him on air again soon, and I hope it’s on Triple M (because) he’s an absolute gem.’

The reasons why Geyer left the station remain unclear; the former Kangaroos star has yet to speak out on the matter.

But according to former Penrith star Lou Zivanovic, who recently found the 56-year-old for lunch, Geyer is ‘devastated’ by the sudden call after being ‘blindsided’ by the channel.

‘MG [Mark Geyer] is one of the most loyal people you can meet and Triple M has not shown him any loyalty in return,” Zivanovic said Yahoo Sports Australia.

‘He was blindsided by the decision and is understandably devastated. In business, decisions are made every day, but there are right and wrong ways to go about things. They completely screwed him, without warning, after 17 years of loyal service. It doesn’t suit me and it doesn’t suit many people.

“He still has to come to terms with it all, but he is a strong man,” Zivanovic added.

“MG has shown throughout his football career that you get knocked down and you get back up and that’s the way he approaches this. With the help and support of family and friends, he will recover from this. One door closes, the other opens.’