VIDEO: K-Rudd starts his TV career talking footy

THE JOKES have been flying this week, following the revelation former PM Kevin Rudd has taken up a job with TV broadcaster CNN.

There were comparisons to fictitious Anchorman Ron Burgundy (pictured).

Now, you can judge for yourself and wager whether the former Labor leader has a long presenting career ahead.

Here, he shares his observations on the importance of sport to our national psyches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ysscL3uD4M