See the evidence Channel Seven is robbing stars of the spotlight so it can promote its own presenters on camera

Channel 7 have been ruthlessly exposed by a footy content creator who noticed how much the free-to-air network place focus on their presenters on camera rather than who is being interviewed.

Former sports journalist Josh Garlepp made the observation on the popular Kick It Forward podcast - leaving co-hosts Harry Fitzgerald and Giorgio Savini in disbelief.

'(They) Channel 7 are notorious for pushing their own talent rather than the person they are interviewing,' Garlepp began.

Garleep then provides a telling example from an interview featuring Hamish McLachlan with former Geelong captain Tom Harley.

When the pair chat on-camera, McLachlan dominates the screen time, with the current Swans CEO barely featuring.

At one stage, McLachlan appears on camera for a staggering 35 seconds.

The development saw Fitzgerald label the vision 'a joke', before asking was Garlepp 'taking the p***.'

Footy fans were also shocked at what they witnessed.

'Who needs Media Watch,' one supporter posted in response, referring to the long-standing show on the ABC.

'Producer to the video editor: 'Please add piano music like someone died in a Hallmark movie,' quipped another.

'Great pick up! Noticed this as well,' said a third.

Former sports reporter and ex-professional basketball player Garlepp worked at Fox Sports, the ABC and The West Australian before starting his comedy podcast. 

Garlepp first delved into podcasting following a 2020 redundancy from Fox Footy.

He eventually moved to Melbourne where AFL is front and centre, and also performs comedy shows on stage when time permits.