Really? The Sydney derby and no radio coverage. 
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There’s been a consistent lack of Sydney radio coverage this season.
Finals Week 3 Radio Coverage - will be updated as allocations become public
Prelim Final 2, Fri 19/9 - Geelong v Hawthorn
3AW/FiveAA - Matt Granland, Bruce Eva, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Jacqui Reed
6PR - Adam Papalia, Mark Readings, David Mundy, Will Schofield and Laura Spurway
ABC - Corbin Middlemas, Clint Wheeldon, Mick Malthouse, Cameron Ling, Brett Deledio, Ray Chamberlain (rules/umpiring analysis) and Tim Hodges
AFL Nation/SEN - Dwayne Russell, Stephen Quartermain, Luke Hodge (moved to Ch7 for 2nd half) and Gerard Healy
K Rock - Tom King, Ben Casanelia, Mark Neeld and Jason Doherty
NIRS - Barry Denner, Chris Johnson, Chris Egan, Robbie AhMat and Megan Waters
Triple M - Mark Howard, Brian Taylor, Leigh Montagna, Kate McCarthy, Ash Chua and Nat Yoannidis
Prelim Final 1, Sat 20/9 - Collingwood v Brisbane
3AW/FiveAA - Anthony Hudson, Tony Leonard, Matthew Richardson, Tony Shaw and Jacqui Reed
6PR - Mark Readings, Karl Langdon, Brad Hardie, Glen Jakovich and Eddie Summerfield
ABC - Corbin Middlemas, Clint Wheeldon, Adam Ramanauskas, Marc Murphy, Ray Chamberlain (rules/umpiring analysis) and Ben Cameron
AFL Nation - John Donohoe, Matthew Cocks and Nick Dal Santo
NIRS - Ron Rogers, Eugene Warrior, Chris Egan, Robbie AhMat and Megan Waters
SEN - Gerard Whateley, Andy Maher and Dermott Brereton
Triple M - James Brayshaw, Jack Heverin, Dale Thomas, Isaac Smith, Ash Chua and Michael Roberts
SANFL Grand Final, Sun 21/9 - Sturt v Glenelg
ABC - Aaron Bryans, Braden Ingram, Rod Jameson, Dean Brogan and Josh Money
FiveAA - Sam Tugwell, Matthew Panos and Sam Daddow
SEN SA - Paul Bonsor, David Wildy and Jacob Surjan
Triple M - Brenton Yates, Chad Cornes and Sam Jacobs
WAFL Grand Final, Sun 21/9 - South Fremantle v East Perth
6PR - Karl Langdon, Mark Foreman, Lee Spurr and Dane Mepham
ABC - Mitch Turner, Akash Fotedar, Peter Spencer, Bill Monaghan and Bridget Lacy
SEN WA - Jimmy Williams, Steve Malaxos and Kris Klifunis
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Interesting that Corbin Middlemas and Clint Wheeldon will call both preliminary finals for ABC Radio, rather than the usual Friday team of Corbin and Kelli Underwood, and the Saturday team of Corbin and Matt Clinch / Ben Cameron.
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Corbin and Clint have called every Prelim and Grand Final on ABC since 2022, no matter the location of the game. So ultimately not surprising!
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Kelli is full-time Fox AFLW at this time of year.
Triple M’s broadcast schedule is here
Note that Triple M Brisbane’s coverage runs to 8pm AEST, meaning it will miss the opening 10 minutes or so of the NRL semi-final between the Raiders and the Sharks.
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Put that on DAB+
According to Sunday Herald Sun’s Sunday Shout column, 3AW commentary team for the grand final will be Matt Granland, Tim Lane, Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd. It will be Matt’s first grand final.
As for Triple M, they announced on-air on Friday that the call team will be Mark Howard, Nathan Brown, Kate McCarthy and Isaac Smith.
SEN will have live coverage of 2025 Brownlow Medal from Crown Palladium in Melbourne tonight from 7.30pm AEST. It will be available on SEN Fanatic nationwide (from 8pm AEST), as well as SEN stations in Victoria, Tasmania, SA, WA, Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast.
Better than replays I suppose. But The Chief Superintendent’s Medal is the most boring television event of the year and I’m not sure that it’s possible to make it less boring on radio.
AFLW Round 7 Coverage
Thursday
Geelong v Hawthorn - SEN, Casey Radio, 3WBC, K-Rock and WARF Radio
Friday
Melbourne v Gold Coast - Casey Radio and WARF Radio
Essendon v North Melbourne - WARF Radio
Carlton v Fremantle - WARF Radio
Western Bulldogs v Collingwood - ABC, 3AW and WARF Radio
Sunday
St Kilda v Port Adelaide - NIRS and WARF Radio
Adelaide v Sydney - 5AA
Brisbane Lions v Richmond - WARF Radio
West Coast v GWS Giants - 6PR
The last few years they basically had a betting sponsored “commentary” of the event in conjunction with SEN Track so to return to live coverage (which they last had in 2020 from memory) could only have been a positive.
First time this AFLW season every match will be broadcast on radio.
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TRIPLE M ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR AFL GRAND FINAL WEEK LINEUP AND FIRST-EVER TRIPLE M FEST
Triple M’s 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. From a 12-hour live broadcast at Richmond’s iconic Corner Hotel to the first bounce on Saturday, Triple M’s coverage is set to own Grand Final week and give footy fans the best call in the game.
As Geelong and the Brisbane Lions prepare to battle for premiership glory, Triple M will have every angle covered. Mark “Howie” Howard and Nathan Brown will call the action of the Grand Final, joined by Geelong Norm Smith Medallist and four-time premiership hero Isaac Smith, who brings rare insight into the mindset of players on the game’s biggest stage. Former Brisbane AFLW star Kate McCarthy, one of footy’s most exciting new media voices, adds sharp analysis, while Michael Roberts reports from the boundary, and Ash Chua delivers the stats shaping the game.
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.*
Triple M goes into party mode on Thursday, 25 September with the inaugural Triple M Fest: a 12-hour live broadcast (6am–6pm) from the Corner Hotel in Richmond. Fans will see some of Triple M’s biggest shows up close, including Mick in the Morning with Roo, Titus & Rosie, The Midweek Rub with Dale “Daisy” Thomas and Jack Heverin, Lu & Jarch, and The Rush Hour with JB & Billy – with Cats legend Billy Brownless sure to fire up the faithful ahead of Grand Final weekend. Listeners will also be entertained by Australia’s most electric live music acts throughout the day, including The Living End, British India, and Kingswood.
On Grand Final Day, Triple M takes centre stage at the AFL Footy Festival, live outside the MCG. From midday, the Saturday Rub crew – James “JB” Brayshaw, Damien Barrett, Billy Brownless and Bernie Vince – will entertain the live crowd with their trademark humour, bold predictions, and unique mix of footy and fun. From the first bounce, Triple M’s 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.
Triple M enters Grand Final week fresh off industry recognition at the Australian Football Media Awards (AFMA), where LiSTNR’s The Howie Games won Best Podcast (Football News/Analysis), Triple M Footy’s Midweek Rub took out Best Podcast (Football Entertainment), and Ruby Schleicher received the Clinton Grybas Emerging Talent Award. Triple M’s own Jason Dunstall was also honoured with AFMA Life Membership, cementing his legacy that began with Triple M Footy in 1999.
Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content, said: “Triple M is the AFL’s #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 and our all-star call team lined up for the biggest game of the year, we’re giving fans a Grand Final week experience they won’t get anywhere else.”
Fans can win the last remaining exclusive tickets to Triple M Fest by entering via the Triple M website. And don’t 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.
Triple M’s Saturday Rub:
- Announcers: James “JB” Brayshaw, Damien Barrett, Billy Brownless and Bernie Vince
Triple M’s 2025 AFL Grand Final Commentary Team:
- Callers: Mark Howard, Nathan Brown
- Special Comments: Kate McCarthy, Isaac Smith
- Boundary: Michael Roberts
- Stats: Ash Chua
Source: GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 5, 2025. Melbourne – Thursday 1800-2230, Friday 1800-2230, Saturday 1130-2230, Sunday 1300-1930. Adelaide – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1730-2200, Saturday 1100-2200, Sunday 1230-1900. Perth – Thursday 1600-2030, Friday 1600-2030, Saturday 0930-2030, Sunday 1100-1730. P10+ / P 10-69 / P25-54. Cume / Market Share %
SEN: Gerard Whateley, Andy Maher, Gerard Healy, Adam Simpson and Sam Edmund (boundary)
AFL Nation: Stephen Quartermain, Matt Hill, Dermott Brereton and Brad Johnson
Which is what I expected after it was announced that Fox Footy can’t call from the ground. Must be Dwayne and Huddo
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SEN to go nation-wide with AFL Grand Final Day coverage
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is set to deliver an unmatched day of coverage for the 2025 AFL Grand Final, with a full schedule of expert commentary, live broadcasts and national reach across radio, digital and on-ground platforms.
The day begins with Crunch Time, broadcasting live from the Macca’s Footy Fest in Yarra Park from 11am to 1pm. Hosted by Gerard Whateley, Sam Edmund, Brenton Sanderson, Mark Bickley and Gerard Healy, the show will feature rolling analysis, special guests and all the build-up to the biggest game of the year.
From 1pm, SEN Footy’s AFL broadcast will go live into Melbourne on 1116am, with Gerard Whateley, Andy Maher, Gerard Healy, Adam Simpson and Sam Edmund (boundary) calling the action live from the MCG.
Simultaneously, the AFL Nation broadcast will be heard across Australia, including regional markets, with Stephen Quartermain, Matt Hill, Dermott Brereton and Brad Johnson leading the call.
Craig Hutchison, Chief Executive Officer of SEN, said the network was once again proud to deliver a Grand Final broadcast that reflects its passion for the game and commitment to fans across the country.
“AFL Grand Final Day is the biggest moment on the Australian sporting calendar, and we’re proud to bring it to life with the best commentary teams in the business. From the energy of Yarra Park pre-game to the final siren at the MCG, SEN will be there every step of the way. Whether you’re listening in Melbourne, regional Australia or online, we’re delivering a Grand Final experience that’s insightful, entertaining and truly national.”
2025 AFL Grand Final Radio Coverage
2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final, Sat 27/9 - Geelong v Brisbane
3AW/FiveAA -
- Saturday Footy Preview 1: Tony Leonard with Matthew Richardson, Sam Docherty and Sam McClure
- Saturday Footy Preview 2: Shane McInnes with Meg McDonald and Laura Spurway
- Saturday Footy Preview 3: Shane McInnes with Leigh Matthews and Caroline Wilson
- Saturday Footy Preview 4: Bruce Eva with Libby Birch and Eddie Summerfield
- Match coverage: Tim Lane, Matt Granland, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Jacqui Reed
6PR - Adam Papalia, Mark Readings, Karl Langdon, Brad Hardie and Mark Foreman
ABC - Corbin Middlemas, Clint Wheeldon, Mick Malthouse, Brett Deledio, Luke Ball, Ray Chamberlain (rules/umpiring analysis) and Kelli Underwood
AFL Nation - Matt Hill, Stephen Quartermain, Dermott Brereton and Brad Johnson
K Rock - Tom King, Ben Casanelia, Mark Neeld and Jason Doherty
NIRS -
- Pre-match: Megan Waters, Sam Duncan and Travis Fitzgibbon
- Match coverage: Barry Denner, Eugene Warrior, Chris Egan, Robbie AhMat and Kaitlyn Ashmore
SEN -
- Saturday Crunch Time: Gerard Whateley, Brenton Sanderson and Sam Edmund
- Match coverage: Gerard Whateley, Andy Maher, Gerard Healy, Adam Simpson and Sam Edmund
Triple M -
- Saturday Rub: James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Bernie Vince and Damian Barrett
- Match coverage: Mark Howard, Nathan Brown, Isaac Smith, Kate McCarthy, Ash Chua and Michael Roberts
If I’m understanding this correctly, Brisbane will not get a Lions-biased radio call. Is that correct?
Checking the AFL website and I could only see MMM, ABC, NIRS and AFLN.
Meanwhile 4BC is just happy to air CCT all afternoon without an actual game.