Not a bad production…. A lot better than 7s Good Friday Production.
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MY ROOM GRAND FINAL SPECTACULAR RAISES A RECORD BREAKING $5.246 MILLION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER
A record breaking total of $5,246,459 has been raised by the My Room Grand Final Spectacular together with other My Room Fundraising initiatives throughout the year for children and families fighting childhood cancer.
On Thursday night on Nine, hosts Eddie McGuire, Alicia Loxley, Clint Stanaway and The Sunday Footy Show team, including Tony Jones, Nathan Brown, Matthew Lloyd, Kane Cornes and Damian Barrett, joined forces for an evening packed with footy and entertainment to raise money for a great cause.
The My Room Grand Final Spectacular and Nine My Room Telethons since 2016 have now raised more than $21 million in donations over the past nine years. This year’s contributions will be directed to supporting family assistance, clinical care and also help to advance groundbreaking research and clinical trials to find a cure for childhood cancer, as well as improve the treatment outcomes for affected children.
The Sunday Footy Show team had the final word ahead of the AFL Grand Final and they met the brave children and families who receive support from My Room.
Special guests and My Room ambassadors showed their support on the night, including Blues captain and dual Brownlow Medallist Patrick Cripps, Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos, Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli and his team mate Cody Weightman, Essendon star Andrew McGrath and Hawthorn gun Will Day.
Some of My Room’s other ambassadors, including Michelle Payne, Lauren Phillips, Brody Mihocek and Nic Newman chipped in to take donations in the phone room and lend their support.
Viewers were treated to live performances from stars Cody Simpson and Emmanuel Kelly.
And Billy Brownless also made an appearance, joining punters in Crown Melbourne’s hottest spots.
Maurizio Marcocci, Chairman, and Margaret Zita OAM, CEO of My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, thanked everyone for their support in a joint statement.
They said: “Established more than three decades ago by families touched by childhood cancer, My Room Children’s Cancer Charity has transformed into an essential support system that provides funding for crucial clinical care and supports research aimed at enhancing treatment outcomes.
This year’s Grand Final Spectacular together with other My Room fundraising initiatives throughout the year achieved a remarkable total of $5,246,459, thanks to the unwavering commitment of our partners, volunteers and the generous contributions from the public, offering hope to children facing cancer. We are dedicated to channelling these resources to the areas that need them most, ensuring every child has access to optimal care and support during their journey."
Managing Director of Nine Melbourne, Matt James, said: “As the proud broadcast partner of My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, we are thrilled to see another record-breaking total at this year’s My Room Grand Final Spectacular. We extend our gratitude to all who donated, as well as to our incredible volunteers and production team. Together, we’re moving closer to a 100 per cent cure for childhood cancer.”
Donations can still be made at www.myroom.com.au.
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Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon
Thursday 25 September 7:30 PM 9Gem in Sydney and Brisbane, 3 hours.
The My Room Grand Final Spectacular hosted by Eddie McGuire alongside Alicia Loxley, featuring an array of AFL players and a live performance from Vanessa Amarosi, will once again provide hours of footy entertainment and heartfelt fun to raise vital funds for My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.
9NETWORK’S BLOCKBUSTER FINISH TO AFL SEASON
FOOTY SHOW GRAND FINAL: MY ROOM TELETHON
THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 7.30 ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
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Get ready to pick up the phone and donate to a great cause when the annual Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon returns on Thursday at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Hosted by Eddie McGuire, joined by 9News Melbourne anchor Alicia Loxley, the Telethon raises money critical for kids fighting cancer and the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.
This year’s Telethon features a live performance by one of Australia’s most popular singers, Vanessa Amorosi, and a guest appearance from children’s favourite, Emma Memma.
They will be joined by a star-studded lineup that includes some of the biggest names in the AFL, including players and My Room ambassadors Marcus Bontempelli, Patrick Cripps and Will Day.
This year, Australian Formula 1 star Oscar Piastri has also joined the My Room family as an ambassador and he’ll be sharing a special message during the show.
To help raise every possible dollar, viewers will have the chance to bid on a range of exclusive items in a silent auction. Get ready to go for rare and unique memorabilia from your favourite footy players, with all proceeds going directly to the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.
The Telethon is a night full of laughs and feelgood stories, dedicated to making a difference to the lives of children with cancer and their families through the call centre service made possible by Probe CX.
9NETWORK’S AFL GRAND FINAL COVERAGE
The Telethon is just one part of the 9Network’s comprehensive coverage of AFL Grand Final week.
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Tonight Footy Classified is LIVE from 8.40pm AEST with James Hird on news Essendon’s President has stood down, plus former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley for his take on the Grand Final.
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On Wednesday, Players will be joined by some of the biggest names in the game, including Chad Warner, newly award AFL Rising Star Murphy Reid and Luke Jackson to chat about life beyond footy.
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The AFL Sunday Footy Show will be LIVE from the Grand Final after-party, featuring players of the winning team to celebrate a memorable 2025 season before Footy Furnace on Sunday night wraps Grand Final weekend and delivers the latest breaking news ahead of the AFL Trade period.
This year all AFL programs on Nine have seen positive growth compared to last year, with Footy Classified – Monday recording the highest Total TV Audience with 203,000 viewers (up 28.8% year on year) with the new team of Sam McClure, Matthew Lloyd, Damian Barrett and Jimmy Bartel.
Footy Classified – Tuesday’s panel of Eddie McGuire, James Hird, Tom Morris and Rory Sloane has also enjoyed substantial Total TV audience growth, up by 39.6% compared to the Wednesday program last year.
These figures have cemented Footy Classified as Monday and Tuesday’s top rated AFL program of the night across all networks.
Plus, the Total TV audience for Footy Furnace with Tom Morris, James Hird and Rory Sloane is up by 11.8%, while the AFL Sunday Footy Show with Tony Jones, Matthew Lloyd, Nathan Brown, Damian Barrett and Rory Sloane is up 4.1% year on year.
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I thought 7 claimed their Tuesday show was the ratings winner?
From June 18th: Who is winning Australia's own "Monday Night War" - SportsIndustryAU
Tuesday nights, the upstart Agenda Setters are beating Footy Classified with an average audience of 167,000k to 154,000.
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THIS broadcast is indeed the opposite. So sad
They did it on a lower scale this year by using the WWOS sport set in Melbourne compared to the larger setup last year.
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MY ROOM TELETHON RAISES RECORD-BREAKING $6 MILLION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER
At the final siren, the total funds raised at last night’s Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon together with other My Room fundraising initiatives throughout the year, raised a record-breaking total of $6,075,542.68 for children and families fighting childhood cancer.
On Thursday night on Nine, host Eddie McGuire, joined by Alicia Loxley and members of the Sunday Footy Show team, including Nathan Brown, Matthew Lloyd and Rory Sloane, combined for an evening packed with footy and entertainment to raise money for a great cause.
The My Room Telethon on Nine has now raised more than $25 million in donations over the past 10 years. Funds raised through this year’s Telethon will help ensure children with cancer and their families receive the care, comfort and support they need — from financial assistance to specialised clinical care. They’ll also drive pioneering research and clinical trials aimed at finding a cure and giving every child the best possible chance at a brighter future.
Special guests and My Room ambassadors dropped in throughout the night, including Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews ahead of the Grand Final, Geelong star Ollie Dempsey, Carlton captain and dual Brownlow Medallist Patrick Cripps, Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempell, and Hawthorn gun Will Day.
Plus, Western Bulldog Cody Weightman, Essendon’s Andrew McGrath, Hawthorn’s Massimo D’Ambrosio, Gold Coast’s Ben King, St Kilda’s Max King, and former Socceroo Archie Thompson showed their support from the Probe Phone Room.
Viewers were treated to a live performance by Vanessa Amarosi and a special appearance from Emma Memma at the Monash Children’s Hospital, while Felix Von Hofe was holding the fort at Bridie O’Reilly’s, chatting with former Norm Smith Medallist Stevie Johnson and three-time Premiership player for the Brisbane Lions, Jason Akermanis.
Although Australian Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri couldn’t make it due to racing commitments, his mother Nicole joined the show to auction off one of his signed helmets.
Maurizio Marcocci, Chairman, and Margaret Zita OAM, CEO of My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, thanked everyone for their support in a joint statement.
They said: “We are committed to continuing to be an essential support system for children with cancer, and this year we are humbled and deeply grateful to announce that through the combined efforts of the Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon and other initiatives, we have raised a total of $6,075,542.68.
“This remarkable achievement is a testament to the power of our community, our partners, volunteers, and the public, who believe in our mission. These funds are more than just a number. They represent vital support for clinical care, groundbreaking research and the promise of a brighter future for every child. Thank you for helping us provide optimal care and support for these brave children on their journey.”
Managing Director of Nine Melbourne, Andrea Salmon, said: “At Nine, we are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with My Room Children’s Cancer Charity and stand in awe of the community’s generosity in the Telethon. The donations are a testament to our shared belief that every child deserves a future. Thank you to everyone who contributed and to the dedicated team behind this event. Your support brings us ever closer to a cure.”
Donations can still be made at www.myroom.com.au.
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Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon
Thursday 24 September 7:30 PM 9Gem in Sydney and Brisbane, 2 hours.
Hosted by Eddie McGuire, The My Room Grand Final Spectacular features Alicia Loxley an array of AFL players all coming together to support childhood cancer research and the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.
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NINE’S FOOTY SHOW STAGES A REAL GRAND FINALE
FOOTY SHOW GRAND FINAL: MY ROOM TELETHON
THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, AT 7.30 ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
Have your phone ready to show your support when the annual Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon returns this Thursday at 7.30pm on Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now.
Host Eddie McGuire will be joined by 9News Melbourne anchor Alicia Loxley, AFL Sunday Footy Show panellists Nathan Brown and Matthew Lloyd, and 9News Melbourne sports reporter Natalie Yoannidis for an evening to raise vital funds for young cancer patients and their families through the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.
Also taking part will be 2026 Brownlow Medal winner Nick Daicos in-studio, alongside fellow My Room ambassadors Marcus Bontempelli and Max Gawn. Plus, we’ll hear from Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews ahead of the clash on Saturday.
Over in the Probe Phone Room, more fan-favourite players including Massimo D’Ambrosio, Will Day, Andrew McGrath and Riley Thilthorpe will be manning the phones to raise every possible dollar. And Australian comedy troupe Sooshi Mango will be adding the laughs.
It promises to be an evening of tip-top entertainment, laughter and uplifting moments, all geared towards making a real difference for brave kids and their families.
9NETWORK’S AFL GRAND FINAL COVERAGE
The Telethon is just one part of the 9Network’s comprehensive coverage of AFL Grand Final week.
- Tonight Footy Classified – Tuesday is LIVE from 8.40pm AEST when Eddie McGuire, James Hird and Cal Twomey recap a monster preliminary round and preview the grand final.
- Following Footy Classified – Tuesday, Players will be joined by some of the biggest names in the game, including Carlton’s Sam Walsh and Blake Acres to talk about life beyond footy.
- On Sunday, the AFL Sunday Footy Show will be LIVE from the Grand Final after-party, featuring players of the winning team as they celebrate.
This year all AFL programs on Nine have seen positive BVOD growth compared to last year, with Footy Classified – Monday recording the highest year-on-year percentage, 43.0%. It also recorded the highest Total TV Audience with 211,000 viewers tuning in to see Sam McClure, Matthew Lloyd, Damian Barrett and Jimmy Bartel.
Footy Classified – Tuesday’s new panel of Eddie McGuire, James Hird and Cal Twomey has also had substantial BVOD audience growth, up by 27.0% on last year, with a Total TV Audience of 154,000 viewers.
These figures have once again cemented Footy Classified as Monday and Tuesday’s top-rated AFL program of the night across all networks.
Plus, the BVOD audience for the AFL Sunday Footy Show with Tony Jones, Matthew Lloyd, Nathan Brown, Damian Barrett and Rory Sloane is up 35.4% year on year.
FOOTY SHOW GRAND FINAL: MY ROOM TELETHON
Thursday, September 24
Melbourne 7.30pm AEST on Channel 9 and 9Now
Adelaide 7.30pm AEST on Channel 9 and 9Now
Perth 7.30pm AEST on Channel 9 and 9Now
Sydney 7.30pm AEST on 9Gem and 9Now
Brisbane 7.30pm AEST on 9Gem and 9Now
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No TJ, just a telethon AFL themed rather than the AFL show telethon themed?
Bit of a downgrade on production levels.
2024 the show came from a Docklands Sound Stage with a much larger set up.
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Is the ticker above the set always there?
Is it AR? Or just a static piece of set
Looks different to last year. Brighter ticker and that RHS video wall looks new too.
MY ROOM TELETHON CONTINUES TO BREAK RECORDS RAISING OVER $6 MILLION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER
The Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon together with other My Room fundraising initiatives throughout the year, continues to break records every year raising a total of $6,148,496 for children and families fighting childhood cancer.
On Thursday night, host Eddie McGuire, joined by 9News Melbourne anchor Alicia Loxley, 9News Melbourne reporter Nat Yoannidis and members of the AFL Sunday Footy Show team Nathan Brown and Matthew Lloyd combined for an evening packed with footy and entertainment to raise money for a great cause.
The My Room Telethon on Nine has now raised more than $31 million in donations over the past 11 years. Funds raised through this year’s Telethon will help ensure children with cancer and their families receive the care, comfort and support they need — from financial assistance to specialised clinical care. They’ll also drive pioneering research and clinical trials aimed at finding a cure and giving every child the best possible chance at a brighter future.
Special guests and My Room ambassadors dropped in throughout the night, including 2026 Brownlow medalist Nick Daicos, Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews ahead of the Grand Final, Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli and Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn.
Plus, there were plenty of familiar AFL faces that showed their support from the Probe Phone Room including Essendon’s Andrew McGrath, Hawthorn’s Massimo D’Ambrosio, Will Day and Lloyd Meek, Melbourne’s Brody Mihocek, Richmond’s Jacob Hopper, Adelaide’s Riley Thilthorpe, NRL Melbourne Storm’s Xavier Coates and Australian comedy troupe Sooshi Mango.
Maurizio Marcocci, Chairman, and Margaret Zita OAM, CEO of My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, thanked everyone for their support in a joint statement.
They said: “We are constantly humbled by the compassion of our community, and this year is no exception. Through the overwhelming success of the Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon and our collective efforts throughout the year, we have raised $6,148,496 to support children and young adults fighting cancer.
“These funds represent far more than a financial target—they are a lifeline for families navigating the hardest journey of their livesThey allow us to provide immediate family support when it is needed most, fund critical clinical care, and invest in innovative research and trials that can help create a better tomorrow. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with My Room and helping ensure no family faces childhood cancer alone.
Managing Director of Nine Melbourne, Andrea Salmon, said: “All of us at Nine are immensely proud to stand alongside My Room Children’s Cancer Charity once again. The overwhelming generosity shown during this year’s Telethon is a powerful reminder of what our community can achieve together. Every single donation reflects a shared commitment to giving children facing cancer the bright future they deserve. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who gave, as well as the phenomenal team who brought this broadcast to life—your generosity is helping drive real progress toward a cure.”
Donations can still be made at https://telethon.myroom.com.au/.
FOOTY SHOW GRAND FINAL: MY ROOM TELETHON RAISES
RECORD-BREAKING $6,148,498 MILLION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER
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Looks to be projections onto the top of the set.
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