Triple M has unveiled its premier commentary lineup for the 2025 AFL Season with an epic roll call of footy legends, commentators and experts to take listeners through every mark, tackle, and goal. For more than 28 years, Triple M has been the go-to destination for AFL fans, delivering unmatched coverage, expert analysis, and giving fan’s the best call in the game.
Triple M’s commentary box will be stacked with footy royalty, bringing together some of the game’s sharpest minds and biggest personalities. The lineup features James Brayshaw, Kate McCarthy, Brian Taylor, Dale ‘Daisy’ Thomas, Jason Dunstall, Erin Phillips, Mark Ricciuto, Mark ‘Howie’ Howard, Leigh Montagna, Isaac Smith, Steve ‘Stevie J’ Johnson, Abbey Holmes, Jude Bolton, Nathan Brown, Sarah Hosking, Shaun Burgoyne, Ruby Schleicher, Damien Barrett, Jay Clark, Bernie Vince, Xavier Ellis, Andrew Embley, and more. Joining the team in 2025 as a special commentator is St Kilda Football Club legend and Triple M Melbourne’s Mick in the Morning co-host, Nick Riewoldt. With a strong mix of premiership heroes and rising voices in the game, Triple M’s team will deliver unrivalled insights, sharp banter, and exclusive access to players for pre- and post-match interviews throughout the season.
Fans won’t miss a moment of action with Triple M’s iconic catalogue of footy shows, including The Thursday Rub kicking off a massive weekend of footy every week from 6pm. The Rush Hour with JB & Billy, The Midweek Rub, The Friday Huddle (now from 4pm), The Saturday Rub and The Sunday Rub all return in 2025.
SCA’s commitment to footy goes beyond live coverage, with must-listen podcasts available on LiSTNR, including Ben & Harry and The Howie Games, Australia’s #1 sports podcast. The Howie Games boasts an extensive back catalogue featuring Joel Selwood, Shane Crawford, Erin Phillips, Christian Petracca, and a treasure trove of AFL legends, with upcoming interviews including Dale ‘Daisy’ Thomas and Brisbane premiership coach, Chris Fagan.
Triple M Footy continues to dominate AFL coverage, holding the top spot as the #1 AFL broadcaster in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth while growing audiences in Sydney and Brisbane. More than 700,000 footy fans tune in across the weekend, making Triple M the leading commercial AFL broadcaster in Australia.
SCA Head of Sports Content, Ewan Giles, said: “Triple M and AFL go hand in hand. No one delivers the game like Triple M – every tackle, every goal, and every big moment, all with the energy and banter that fans love. There’s no better place for footy fans to catch all the action.”
Triple M’s AFL coverage and dedicated footy shows are available on the Triple M Network and stream anytime, anywhere on LiSTNR.
About Triple M:
For more than 40 years, Triple M continues to be one of Australia’s best-known radio entertainment brands and the only radio network that provides its listeners with a unique combination of Greatest Hits, Sport and Comedy. With 49 stations across Australia, including six digital stations, Triple M 80s, Triple M Classic Rock, Triple M 2000s, Triple M Country, and Triple M 90s, Triple M has become known for playing Rock’s Greatest Hits, and its iconic talent and shows that get people talking.
The iconic brand entertains more than 4.6 million radio and on demand listeners each week and is home to some of Australia’s biggest sporting heroes, comedians and music gurus including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Nick Riewoldt, Beau Ryan, Aaron Woods, Leisel Jones, Dan Anstey, Margaux Parker, Greg Martin, Mark Ricciuto, Laura O’Callaghan, Chris Dittmar, Xavier Ellis, Katie Lamb, and Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt to name just a few! All Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.