{"id":1836,"date":"2025-09-23T10:44:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T00:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/?p=1836"},"modified":"2025-09-23T10:44:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T00:44:38","slug":"triple-m-announces-all-star-afl-grand-final-week-lineup-and-first-ever-triple-m-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/09\/23\/triple-m-announces-all-star-afl-grand-final-week-lineup-and-first-ever-triple-m-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIPLE M ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR AFL GRAND FINAL WEEK LINEUP\u00a0AND FIRST-EVER TRIPLE M FEST"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Triple M\u2019s coverage is set to be bigger and better than ever ahead of the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final, rolling out a star-studded commentary team and a brand-new footy celebration, Triple M Fest<\/em>. From a 12-hour live broadcast at Richmond\u2019s iconic Corner Hotel to the first bounce on Saturday, Triple M\u2019s coverage is set to own Grand Final week and give footy fans the best call in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Geelong and the Brisbane Lions prepare to battle for premiership glory, Triple M will have every angle covered. Mark \u201cHowie\u201d Howard<\/strong> and Nathan Brown<\/strong> will call the action of the Grand Final, joined by Geelong Norm Smith Medallist and four-time premiership hero Isaac Smith<\/strong>, who brings rare insight into the mindset of players on the game\u2019s biggest stage. Former Brisbane AFLW star Kate McCarthy<\/strong>, one of footy\u2019s most exciting new media voices, adds sharp analysis, while Michael Roberts<\/strong> reports from the boundary, and Ash Chua<\/strong> delivers the stats shaping the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the sound of the crowd roaring above the final note of the national anthem to the moments that define the premiership with expert analysis and entertainment, this all-star team will be there to deliver the trademark Triple M call that has made the network the #1 AFL broadcaster across Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, with more than 706,000 listeners tuning in each week.* <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Triple M goes into party mode on Thursday, 25 September with the inaugural Triple M Fest<\/em>: a 12-hour live broadcast (6am\u20136pm) from the Corner Hotel in Richmond. Fans will see some of Triple M\u2019s biggest shows up close, including Mick in the Morning with Roo, Titus & Rosie<\/em>, The Midweek Rub<\/em> with Dale \u201cDaisy\u201d Thomas<\/strong> and Jack Heverin<\/strong>, Lu & Jarch<\/em>, and The Rush Hour with JB & Billy<\/em> \u2013 with Cats legend Billy Brownless<\/strong> sure to fire up the faithful ahead of Grand Final weekend. Listeners will also be entertained by Australia\u2019s most electric live music acts throughout the day, including The Living End, British India, <\/strong>and Kingswood.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Grand Final Day, Triple M takes centre stage at the AFL Footy Festival, live outside the MCG. From midday, the Saturday Rub crew \u2013 James \u201cJB\u201d Brayshaw<\/strong>, Damien Barrett<\/strong>, Billy Brownless<\/strong> and Bernie Vince<\/strong> \u2013 will entertain the live crowd with their trademark humour, bold predictions, and unique mix of footy and fun. From the first bounce, Triple M\u2019s award-winning commentary team will call every moment of the decider, bringing fans closer to the atmosphere, drama, and stories that define the last Saturday in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Triple M enters Grand Final week fresh off industry recognition at the Australian Football Media Awards (AFMA), <\/strong>where LiSTNR\u2019s <\/strong>The Howie Games<\/em><\/strong><\/a> won Best Podcast (Football News\/Analysis), Triple M Footy\u2019s<\/strong>Midweek Rub<\/em><\/strong><\/a> took out Best Podcast (Football Entertainment), and Ruby Schleicher<\/strong> received the Clinton Grybas Emerging Talent Award. Triple M\u2019s own Jason Dunstall<\/strong> was also honoured with AFMA Life Membership, cementing his legacy that began with Triple M Footy in 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew O\u2019Reilly, <\/strong>SCA Head of Broadcast Content, said: \u201cTriple M is the AFL\u2019s #1 audio broadcaster for a reason. We deliver more footy, more personality, and more passion than any other coverage. With the launch of Triple M Fest<\/em> and our all-star call team lined up for the biggest game of the year, we\u2019re giving fans a Grand Final week experience they won\u2019t get anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans can win the last remaining exclusive tickets to Triple M Fest <\/em>by entering via the Triple M website<\/a>. And don\u2019t miss a second of the action: coverage of the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final begins from midday, Saturday 27 September, live on Triple M and on demand via LiSTNR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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