He could join Fox & still do the Sunday footy show for 9. If u look at Jess Webster who does the AFLW segments for the Sunday footy show, she commentates AFLW on Fox. So it could be possible.
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God I hope not. We donāt need this homophobe hosting anymore shows.
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Definitely, but Lloyd is top talent and I wouldnāt be surprised if Fox want him exclusively depending on the money involved in the contract. I could see Lloyd appearing on programs such as On The Couch and AFL 360 in addition to commentating.
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Heās also just not good talent.
Enjoyed him on Nine News Friday night telling us multiple times that he was estimating 1,000 people would turn up to the MCG for the Grand Finalā¦
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I really donāt know why 9 picked him up, well considering recent events, I know exactly why they did, code of conduct means nothing at the place.
I was actually watching bits of this show, and itās just utter scripted hearsay. Absolute trash. Then you have the host, who comes across like an Ambulance chaser.
Tom would be better suited to Sky News.
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Except for the fact that Fox Sports News is also owned by NewsCorp, who sacked him.
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These people always find a way to slither back into a job even if itās a subsidiary. Iāve worked with too many of the types over the years.
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If they couldnāt convince him to be in the studio for all episodes thatās probably for the best - I tried to watch a clip of something from the show (this one) and what I assume is the background noise of the slightly delayed feed that Leigh was listening to comes through, and made it impossible to keep going.
You can kinda tune it out for a guest, but especially with it being a āpanelā show, so you couldnāt really just mute Leighās mic until it was his time to talk.
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Seven and Foxtel must surely be going after him again then, more likely on a casual/guest basis, given his age and location
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Looks like 9Now has had some problem tonight, Footy Furnace didnāt live stream as advertised after 8pm est.
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Tom Morris mentioned that Kane Cornes and Damian Barrett will join him and Jimmy for Footy Furnaceās Trade Editions on October 6, 13 and 16.
So turns out today was actually not Kaneās last day on-air at Nine.
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FOOTY FURNACE BRINGS THE HEAT IN TRADE SEASON
NINE IS THE HOME OF AFL TRADE NEWS
Channel 9 will be the first network to present a special program dedicated to the AFL trade season when Footy Furnace applies the blowtorch, starting this Sunday at 8.00pm on 9Now and at 11.00pm on Channel 9.
It will be followed by two more special trade editions on Sunday, October 13, at 9.40pm and deadline day Wednesday, October 16, at 9.40pm.
Join the best trade newsbreakers in the business, Nineās chief football reporter Tom Morris, award-winning AFL journalist Damian Barrett, three-time Premiership player, Brownlow and Norm Smith medalist Jimmy Bartel, and the 2024 AFL Media Associationās Alf Brown winner, Kane Cornes.
With the trade period in full swing, join the panel as they dissect the biggest moves, rumoured deals, and behind-the-scenes insights that will shake up the 2025 season. Will Clayton Oliver depart Melbourne? Where will Bailey Smith land, along with a raft of big trade names like Dan Houston, Luke Parker, Liam Baker, Shai Bolton and more.
From blockbuster trades to unexpected switches, Footy Furnace will bring viewers exclusive interviews, expert analysis and in-depth coverage of all the action and drama during this crucial time for clubs and players alike.
Nineās Chief Football Reporter, Tom Morris, said: āThe AFL trade period is one of the most exciting and unpredictable parts of the footy calendar. Weāre bringing a new approach to Footy Furnace, providing fans with the latest updates and hottest takes as they happen.ā
Donāt miss the chance to get the inside scoop and hear the opinions of AFLās top experts as they delve into the most exciting trade period yet. Tune in to Footy Furnace from this Sunday as every club and player goes under the microscope on the Footy Furnace trade edition.
FOOTY FURNACE BRINGS THE HEAT IN TRADE SEASON
STARTING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, AT 8.00PM ON 9NOW
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2025 Upfront announcement
Jimmy Bartel and Tom Morris give a complete wrap of the previous roundās highlights, delving into how each game was won or lost, every Sunday night at 8.00pm, streamed on 9Now.
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Nine have confirmed James Hird will be replacing Leigh Matthews on Footy Furnace as of next year
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Leigh had a phone chat with Sam McClure on the latterās final show on 3AWās Wide World of Sports tonight. Leigh said that having to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne every Sunday to be on Footy Furnace didnāt suit his lifestyle, thatās why he quit the program and joined Fox Footy.
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Didnāt he join remotely like every week?
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IIRC he was in the studio earlier in the season, but later he started to call in from Brisbane.
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Show returns
Sunday 9 March 09:40 PM (10:10 pm in Ade and Per)
Tom Morris, Jimmy Bartel and James Hird recap the highs and lows from the latest round of football.