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2018 FOX FOOTY LINE-UP
SUNDAY
1.30PM
AFTER THEFOOTY
AFTER THEFOOTY
STARTS MID YEAR
1.00PM6.30PM
6.00PM
7.00PM
7.30PM
8.00PM
8.30PM
9.00PM
9.30PM
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LIVE Everything FOX SPORTS does begins and ends with live sport, and FOX FOOTY will take that commitment more to heart than ever. Our weekend of live action starts even before the first siren sounds every round and continues until the locker rooms are empty on a Sunday.
COVERAGE
Hosted by Sarah Jones
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY / 6.30PM
Hosted by Eddie McGuire
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY / 6.30PM
Hosted by Sarah Jones
SUPER SATURDAY / 1.30PM
Hosted by Kelli Underwood and Sarah Jones
SUNDAY FOOTY ON FOX / 1PM
Every night of the week, FOX FOOTY has the most comprehensive coverage with in-depth analysis, breaking news, and the biggest name guests on its award-winning entertainment shows. Along with all new entertainment, fan favourites return in 2018, including AFL 360, On The Couch, Open Mike with the AFL’s most respected journalist Mike Sheahan, and Bounce. There will be something for everyone in 2018, with new comedy The Beep Test, lifestyle program On The Mark hosted by Sarah Jones, Kelli Underwood and Neroli Meadows, the best preview show in The Weekend Lowdown, and much anticipated new interview show, Bob.
ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS
The ultimate nightly dose of footy talk. Two of the game’s
best journalists bring you up to speed on everything that’s
happening on and off the field in their own ‘odd couple’ style.
MONDAY-THURSDAY / 7.30PM
Garry Lyon and Paul Roos join a new look line up of the games heaviest hitters who’ll set the agenda for the week ahead. They’ll break stories, ask the hardest questions of those in power and uncover the nuggets of info that every footy fan needs
MONDAY / 8.30PM
The doyen of the game’s journalists continues his award winning series that takes viewers deeper into
the stories of football’s most interesting characters.
TUESDAY / 8.30PM
A fresh new show focusing on the personal side of the game. Hosted by a panel predominantly made up of women, On The Mark will provide a different look at the AFL, including in depth interviews with personalities rarely seen on traditional shows.
WEDNESDAY / 8.30PM
A funny fast paced half hour of footy trivia, nostalgia and entertainment. The two team captains are joined by a guest footy nut to help claim victory in front of a live audience.
WEDNESDAY / 9PM
THURSDAY / 6.30PM
The best preview show on any screen anywhere. A lightning fast look at the latest news, advice for punters, social media trends, SuperCoach, tipping and some laughs along the way.
The best wrap of the biggest day in footy. Provocative and entertaining discussion around the biggest talking points from up to five games every Saturday. Live crosses to the late games, media conferences, and interviews will get the viewer right up to date.
SATURDAY / AFTER THE FOOTY
This family favourite had a great year in 2017 and a freshened up set along with more focus on pre-recorded comedy (Yesterday’s Heroes etc.) will see it once again prove a Sunday night winner.
BOUNCE / AFTER FOOTY
What makes today’s stars tick? Who better to find out than everybody’s favourite recently retired player. Bob Murphy sits down with the biggest names in and around the modern game.
BEGINS MID-YEAR
Another 2017 retiree, Bob Murphy will bring his curious, intelligent and articulate nature to his brand new show BOB, game day commentary, and alongside close mate Nick Riewoldt on AFL 360.
With 312 games across 17 seasons, Murphy will deliver a warm and insightful way, providing a new layer to FOX FOOTY.
BOB MURPHY
The network has also welcomed Adelaide Crows marquee player and 2017 AFLW best and fairest winner Erin Phillips to the team, further cementing FOX FOOTY as the best team in the business.
The highly decorated premiership player will bring her expert knowledge and zest for AFL to game day commentary and special comments.
ERIN PHILLIPS
NEW TALENT
AFL champion and media commentator Garry Lyon joins the commentary and On The Couch team in 2018.
Playing 226 games for Melbourne and amassing 426 goals across his distinguished 14-year, three-time All Australian AFL career, Lyon will bring an undeniable love of the game to the FOX FOOTY team.
A seasoned TV presenter and radio host with nearly 20 years on this side of the boundary line, FOX FOOTY’s newest recruit will provide his expert opinion and analysis.
GARRY LYON
Recently retired superstar Nick Riewoldt will join the most experienced AFL commentary team in the business as a game day panel expert and regular on FOX FOOTY’s AFL 360 on Wednesday nights.
Having just hung up his boots, the 336-game player and former St Kilda captain will bring his intimate knowledge of the game to FOX FOOTY viewers.
NICK RIEWOLDT
FOX FOOTY’S team of experts will be on hand to guide fans through the weekly action. Featuring some of the biggest names to have played the game, along with a line-up of the best and most respected commentators, reporters and presenters, the FOX FOOTY team is the best in the business.
FOX FOOTYCOMMENTARY TEAM
EDDIE MCGUIRE
JONATHAN BROWN
SARAH JONES
NICK RIEWOLDT
DERMOTT BRERETON
JASON DUNSTALL
NICK DAL SANTO
BEN DIXON
DANNY FRAWLEY
GERARDHEALY
ANTHONY HUDSON
BRAD JOHNSON
ALASTAIR LYNCH
GARRY LYON
DAVID KING
BRIAN LAKE
MARK MACLURE
NEROLI MEADOWS
LEIGH MONTAGNA
CAMERON MOONEY
BOB MURPHY
MATTHEW PAVLICH
MARKRICCIUTO
SANDY ROBERTS
MARK ROBINSON
JON RALPH
ERINPHILLIPS
SARAH OLLE
CONTACT DETAILS
For more information visit www.foxsports.com.au/media-centre
Or email [email protected]
GERARD WHATELEY
KELLI UNDERWOOD
MIKE SHEAHAN
DWAYNE RUSSELL
PAUL ROOS
