{"id":2344,"date":"2026-02-26T17:53:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T06:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/?p=2344"},"modified":"2026-02-26T17:53:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T06:53:04","slug":"triple-m-announces-2026-afl-commentary-team-with-the-biggest-personalities-and-the-sharpest-minds-in-the-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/triple-m-announces-2026-afl-commentary-team-with-the-biggest-personalities-and-the-sharpest-minds-in-the-game\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIPLE M ANNOUNCES 2026 AFL COMMENTARY TEAM WITH THE BIGGEST PERSONALITIES AND THE SHARPEST MINDS IN THE GAME"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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26 February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some sounds define the AFL: the roar of the crowd as the national anthem reaches its final note, the cry of \u201cball!\u201d echoing around the stadium, and the unmistakable energy of a Triple M commentary box bringing the action to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, Triple M is turning up the volume on footy\u2019s most iconic call, unveiling its AFL commentary lineup with the biggest personalities and sharpest minds, taking listeners through every tackle, goal, and spine-tingling moment. The roster includes premiership players, Brownlow medallists, elite journalists, and the sport\u2019s most recognisable voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining Triple M commentary in 2026 is an unrivalled lineup of stars including Brian Taylor, James Brayshaw, Dale \u2018Daisy\u2019 Thomas, Kate McCarthy, Isaac Smith, Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes, Leigh Montagna, Jason \u2018The Chief\u2019 Dunstall, Erin Phillips, Mark \u2018Howie\u2019 Howard, Ruby Schleicher, Nathan Brown, \u2018Stevie J\u2019 Johnson, Shaun Burgoyne, Billy Brownless, Mark Ricciuto, Jess Webster, Simon Black, Sarah Hosking, Jay Clark, and Xavier Ellis (and more) \u2013 along with the addition of Channel 7 chief footy reporter and AFL Media Award winner Mitch Cleary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 5,000 AFL and AFLW games played between them, over 30 premierships, four Norm Smith Medals, multiple Coleman and Brownlow Medals, Triple M\u2019s commentary team delivers unrivalled experience, fearless opinions, and footy the way fans love it: thrilling moments, big personalities, and in-depth analysis. It\u2019s why Triple M has been Australia\u2019s leading AFL audio broadcaster since 2004.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Triple M and LiSTNR give fans more ways to get their footy fix. Listeners can tune in to LiSTNR\u2019s The Howie Games<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for long-form interviews with the game\u2019s biggest stars, stream all their favourite AFL shows in the dedicated Triple M Footy AFL<\/em><\/strong><\/a> feed, or dive into LiSTNR\u2019s brand-new Clubcasts<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, bite-sized podcasts curated for selected individual clubs. In Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia, The Rush Hour with JB & Billy<\/em><\/strong> delivers footy interviews, breaking news, and classic Triple M style every weekday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Triple M\u2019s flagship AFL shows return in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n