That conflicts with Nine’s media release about 2GB - possibly comparing different timeslots?
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I’d suggest Daily Telegraph is comparing just the game calls and not the chatter before and after, while Nine’s press release shows the full timeslot which is two thirds chatter and only one third game call.
It has been known for many years that, for CCT at least, the chatter rates better than the game calls.
If my suggestion is correct, it’s remarkable considering Triple M has the supposedly not as good game on Sunday at 2pm and Nine gets the better 4pm game. Nine supposedly wanted the 4pm game in this rights agreement as it’s the “premium” game and to align their TV and radio assets, but maybe it was more about having a longer block of chatter before 4pm rather than competing with NRL on FTA TV with a block of chatter after 4pm.
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If it’s written by Phil Rothfield he’s probably trying to paint a picture that the place is falling apart since Ray Hadley left.
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Buzz needs to join Ray in “retirement”.
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Something I found pretty funny,
Triple M are taking a minibus down to Canberra and uploaded a video of a preview of what’s to come on instagram, they panned the phone around and nobody was wearing seatbelts, they deleted it and uploaded a preview again, must’ve been flooded with comments.
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2GB’s NRL broadcast now features sync commentary.
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Be good to see them all do this. I used the SEN one the other week.
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Triple M Melbourne will broadcast Storm v Sharks preliminary final on Friday night.
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Wondering why Ben Dobbin called the Storm/Bulldogs final for MMM rather than Dan Ginnane, was Dan doing that match for Fox? Dobbin also did Sharks-Roosters as well (i assume from the studio or maybe he was at Shark Park)
Dan Ginnane did do the Storm vs Bulldogs qualifying final a few weeks ago, Dobbondid the pre match coverage. The game was broadcasted live from AAMI Park.
Dobbo then did the Sharks vs Roosters game froM The studio in Sydney before getting on the Triple M hired bus to Canberra on the Sunday where they did the Sunday sin bin.
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Quentin Hull called both preliminary finals this week for ABC Radio.
I heard him saying he’s doing the GF in today’s coverage. Hopefully Andrew Moore will be back fresh for next years NRL coverage (and at some stage later in the year for cricket).
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I’d love to hear Andrew Moore back but only when he’s good and ready. Heart attacks are something you do not fuck around with. He’s stated as much and he knows what he has to do. He’ll be back when he is good and ready.
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Ultimate guide to NRL Grand Final week: SEN goes all in
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is set to deliver its biggest ever NRL Grand Final week, highlighted by three simultaneous calls of the weekend’s show piece event – the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership - between the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos.
This Sunday more than 60 radio stations will receive one of three tailored calls for each market. SEN League’s call team will reach NSW audiences, while Broncos Radio will be broadcast across metro and regional Queensland.
And Storm Radio returns for Victorian audiences.
All three calls will be available on the SEN app and via SEN Stadium in venue, allowing an unprecedented, choose-your-own-experience for League fans. Fans at home can also pair the audio to their chosen TV experience via SEN Sync.
The calls cap off 13 hours of live content this Grand Final Sunday.
SEN League will feature Joel Caine, Brett Kimmorley and Scott Sattler; Broncos Radio will consist of Corey Parker, Andrew McCullough and Mark Braybrook; and Storm Radio will be led by call with Jordan Kounelis and Robbie Kearns.
Kicking off Grand Final day, SEN will be hosting Grand Final Countdown with Ben Davis and Jarrod Wallace from 9am AEDT. The party continues from midday at Accor Stadium in Homebush, with NRL Crunch Time, hosted by Corey Parker, Tim Mannah and Jimmy Smith.
Smith will then be joined by Mary Konstantopoulos and Brett Kimmorley for the call of the NRLW Grand Final from 3.50pm - can the Sydney Roosters win their second straight title, or will the Brisbane Broncos play spoilers?
In the lead up to Sunday’s main event, SEN will be broadcasting live from the heart of Sydney and bringing fans closer to the action with over 30 hours of live content, exclusive commentary and special guests.
It all kicks off with NRL Fan Fest at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in The Rocks, with six hours of live SEN broadcasts on both Thursday 2 October and Friday 3 October between 9am and 3pm, plus the opportunity to win a limited-edition SEN League hat for those who attend.
On Thursday Julian King, Blake Austin, Jimmy Smith and Brett Kimmorley will be on site, and on Friday fans will get the chance to mingle with Matty Johns, Denan Kemp, Hammy Goodman, Joel Caine and Tim Mannah.
On Saturday, NRL Crunch Time will cover all the late breaking Grand Final news with Sean Ormerod and Blake Austin at the helm from 12pm to 3pm.
SEN CEO, Craig Hutchison, said the network’s commitment to the NRL and its fans is stronger than ever.
“NRL Grand Final week is one of the biggest annual events in Australian sport, and we’re proud to be right in the thick of it. From NRL Fan Fest to the final siren, SEN is delivering unmatched access, expert analysis and passionate commentary. Whether you’re a Broncos diehard, a Storm loyalist, or just love the game, SEN is your home for everything league this week.
“We look forward to delivering every fan high level League content, however they choose.”
SEN’s NRL grand final weekend schedule
Friday 3 October – LIVE from NRL Fan Fest
9am - 12pm: Morning Glory with Matty Johns plus Denan Kemp & Hammy Goodman
12 - 3pm: Joel Caine & Tim Mannah
Saturday 4 October
10am-12pm: Saturday League Kick Off – Scott Sattler & Adrian Proszenko
12 - 3pm: NRL Crunch Time – Sean Ormerod & Blake Austin
Sunday 5 October – Grand Final Day LIVE from Accor Stadium
9 - 11am: Grand Final Countdown with Ben Davis & Jarrod Wallace
12 - 3.50pm: NRL Crunch Time with Jimmy Smith, Tim Mannah & Corey Parker
3.50 - 6pm: NRLW Grand Final – Roosters v Broncos with Jimmy Smith, Brett Kimmorley & Mary Konstantopoulos
6 - 11pm: NRL Grand Final – Storm v Broncos
Main call: Joel Caine, Brett Kimmorley & Scott Sattler
Broncos Radio: Mark Braybrook, Andrew McCullough & Corey Parker
Storm Radio: Jordan Kounelis & Robbie Kearns
Monday 6 October
6 - 8pm: Scott Sattler Sportsday Tribute Show featuring Joel Caine, Mat Rogers, Gary Belcher and more
SEN’s NRL Grand Final coverage can be heard right across SEN and syndicated stations:
The NRLW and NRL Grand Finals (SEN League) can be heard on:
Sport Entertainment Network - SEN 1170am Sydney, SEN SA 1629am in Adelaide, SEN Tassie 1629am, SEN Top End 1611am in Darwin, SEN Mt Gambier 1629am, SENSpirit 621am Bunbury, SENSpirit 1494am in WA’s South West, SEN Peel in Mandurah on DAB+, SEN Goldfields 1611am Kalgoorlie, SEN Fanatic on DAB+, and the SEN App across Australia, including SEN WA in Perth and the Pilbara, Mid-West and Great Southern regions.
Sport Nation – Auckland 1476am, Wellington 1233am, Christchurch 1260am, Waikato (Hamilton & surrounds) 954am , Rotorua 1548am, Whakatane 96.1fm, Tauranga 873am, Wanaka 106.8fm, Alexandra 104.7fm, Hawke’s Bay 549am, Kapiti 93.5fm, Palmerston Nth 828am, Ashburton 1071am, Nelson 990am, Taranaki 97.2fm, Oamaru 89.6fm, Dunedin 1206am, Queenstown 93.6fm, Gisborne 1485am, Timaru 1242am, Taupo 91.2fm, Masterton 91.1fm, Westport 93.3fm, Greymouth 93.9fm, Hokitika 89.1fm, Whangārei 92.4fm
The NRL Grand Final can be heard on:
Sport Entertainment Network – SENTrack 801am in the Central Coast & Hunter Valley, SENTrack 1575am in Illawarra, SENTrack 90.3fm in Griffith, SENTrack 1323am in Canberra, SENTrack 1053am in Brisbane
Super Radio Network – including 2SM Sydney, 2HD Newcastle, 2HC Coffs Harbour, 2RE Taree, 2PM Port Macquarie, 2DU Dubbo, 2MO Gunnedah, 2NZ Inverell, 2AD Armidale, 2BH Broken Hill, 2VM Moree, 2MG Mudgee, 2TM Tamworth, Radio 97 Tweed/Gold Coast, 2LF Young, 2PK Parkes, 2EL Orange, 2GF Grafton, 2LM Lismore, 2BS Bathurst, 4AK Toowoomba, 4WK Warwick, 4GY Gympie, 8HA Alice Springs
Broncos Radio can be heard on:
Sport Entertainment Network - SENQ 693am Brisbane*, SEN Gold Coast 1620am*, SENTrack 96.3fm in Atherton SENTrack 96.9fm in Ingham, and SENTrack 1611am in Rockhampton.
Resonate* – 4LM in Mt Isa, 4ZR in Roma, 4VL in Charleville, 4SB in Kingaroy, 4HI in Emerald, 4GC Charters Towers, and 4LG in Longreach.
*Also broadcasting the NRLW Grand Final
Storm Radio and the NRLW Grand Finals can be heard on:
Sport Entertainment Network - SEN 1116am Melbourne, SEN Goulburn Valley 1260am, and the SEN App including Victoria on SEN Geelong, SEN Bendigo, SEN Ballarat, SEN Gippsland and SEN Sunraysia.
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Nine’s Continuous Call Team Wraps Up Record Season With Epic NRL and NRLW Grand Final Coverage
Nine Radio’s Continuous Call Team (CCT) is capping off its top-rating 2025 NRL season with a full weekend of action, starting with a massive Grand Final Eve outside broadcast and culminating in an all-day broadcast featuring the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals on Sunday.
The celebrations kick off on Saturday with a special live outside broadcast from 1.00pm-6.00pm from The Rooftop Bar at The Locker Room, Sydney Olympic Park, with an all-star lineup featuring Mark Levy, Darryl “The Big Marn” Brohman, Paul Gallen, Allana Ferguson, Josh Morris, Mark Geyer and Mark “Piggy” Riddell.
Fans are encouraged to attend for an afternoon of fun, footy talk, food, drinks, special guests, and prizes, sponsored by Laundy Hotels.
Then for the ultimate showdowns on Sunday between the NRLW’s Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos, and the NRL’s Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos, the CCT’s marathon Grand Final Day broadcast will run from 1.00pm-10.30pm AEDT, ensuring listeners don’t miss a single moment of the action, atmosphere or analysis.
Nine’s talk radio network will carry the coverage nationally, with 3AW Melbourne joining from 6.00pm AEDT and 6PR Perth commencing coverage from 4.00pm AWST.
The CCT will deliver full game calls for both Grand Finals, featuring commentary from Chris Warren, Mark Riddell, Josh Morris and Sienna Williams for the NRLW and Darryl Brohman, Mark Geyer, Mark Riddell and Mark Levy for the NRL – a significant personal milestone for Levy, who will call the season decider for the very first time.
On top of the world-class commentary offering, footy fans can also enjoy the Grand Final with a truly superior match-day experience thanks to Nine Radio’s Audio Sync Feature available on the 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR apps – guaranteeing a perfect match of real-time audio and vision between the CCT commentary and 9Network telecast.
Luke Davis, Nine Radio’s National Partnerships and Special Events Manager, said: “This Grand Final weekend is the perfect culmination of our top-rating season. We’re proud to deliver the most comprehensive coverage across the Nine Radio network – from the massive fan event on Saturday to our all-day broadcast on Sunday, featuring both the NRLW and NRL deciders. With the powerful combination of our commentary team and the Audio Sync Feature across our apps, we’re providing fans nationwide with the best possible way to experience the Big One.”
The 2025 season concludes the CCT’s incredible 39th year on air, starting in Las Vegas and covering 27 Rounds, the Finals, and the State of Origin series, proving why the CCT remains Australia’s ultimate voice of Rugby League.
TRIPLE M LOCKS IN BLOCKBUSTER COVERAGE FOR 2025 NRL GRAND FINAL WEEKEND
Triple M is set to light up the 2025 Telstra NRL and NRLW Grand Finals with unmatched live coverage, delivering every tackle, try, and match-defining moment with the most passionate call in the game.
As the Broncos and Storm prepare for a blockbuster decider, and the Roosters and Broncos battle for NRLW supremacy, Triple M has fans covered from dusk to dawn with the best analysis, laughs, and live calls across the network.
In the lead-up to Grand Final weekend, Triple M’s local Breakfast shows will deliver all the latest footy news and big-name guests, while The Rush Hour with Maroon & Hindy (NSW) and The Rush Hour with Dobbo & Elliott (Queensland) will set the agenda each afternoon. Listeners will also get their footy fix from Triple M’s league shows, including The Saturday Scrum, NRL Daily and The Journos podcast.
On Grand Final Day – Sunday, 5 October – coverage begins from midday with The Sunday Sin Bin, as Gorden Tallis, James Graham, Buzz Rothfield, and Ben “Dobbo” Dobbin, bring league fans all the colour, excitement, and feverish build-up to the huge day, live on Triple M.
At 3:30pm, attention turns to the NRLW Grand Final, with two dynasties colliding as the Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Roosters battle for bragging rights as the greatest women’s team in the professional game. Anthony Maroon, Olivia Higgins, Aaron Woods, and Kat Haddad will be on the call.
Then, at 6:30pm, the NRL Grand Final takes centre stage. With the Broncos and Storm splitting wins in their two clashes this year, the decider promises to be one of the most tightly contested in recent history. Triple M’s unrivalled commentary team, Dan Ginnane, Gorden Tallis, James Graham, and Ben Dobbin, will guide fans through every moment, with trademark passion and insight that has made Triple M the #1 NRL audio broadcaster.*
Ewan Giles, SCA Head of Sports Content, said: “We’re pumped to give league fans more of what they love this weekend: the most passionate and exciting call in the game. From the Broncos and Storm in a mouth-watering Grand Final clash, to two dynasties colliding in the NRLW, this is what footy fans live for. Triple M’s wall-to-wall coverage is exactly why we’re the #1 audio broadcaster in the NRL.”
Triple M’s Grand Final Day Coverage:
- The Sunday Sin Bin (from midday): Gorden Tallis, James Graham, Buzz Rothfield, and Ben Dobbin
- NRLW Grand Final (from 3:30pm): Anthony Maroon, Olivia Higgins, Aaron Woods, and Kat Haddad
- NRL Grand Final (from 6:30pm): Dan Ginnane, Gorden Tallis, James Graham, and Ben Dobbin
The #1 NRL audio broadcaster, Triple M, reaches more than 434,000 listeners across Brisbane and Sydney each week.* Coverage of the 2025 NRL & NRLW Telstra Grand Final beginfrom midday, Sunday 5 October, live on Triple M and on demand via LiSTNR.
Source: GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 5, 2025. Sydney / Brisbane. – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1800-2000, Saturday 1200-1700, Sunday 1200-1600. P10+ / People 10-69 / People 25-54. Cume Reach / Market Share %.
According to this article, Triple M’s call of NRL Grand Final will be broadcast on Triple M stations in Melbourne, Albury, Shepparton, Mildura, Bendigo and Gippsland.
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ABC commentator Andrew Moore to miss first decider in 20 years
ABC broadcaster Andrew Moore says he is eyeing a comeback to the commentary box later this year as he misses his first grand final in almost two decades.
Moore suffered a life threatening heart attack in August and is on the recovery trail as he prepares to watch the premiership decider from home.
“I am recovering slowly but well,” Moore said. “I feel really good. I am getting stronger and constantly going back to the hospital and GP for checks and everyone feels happy.
“It is very weird not being at the game. I was getting a lot of messages on Sunday morning asking if I am OK. It is weird but I am fine with it.
“Watching the game is strange. It is the first grand final I haven’t been at in 20 years and I have called 15 of the past 16. It is no doubt strange but I am alright with it.”
“I am hoping to return in a couple of weeks,” Moore said. “That will depend on getting an official medical clearance and from there I am targeting the start of the Pacific Championships or an Ashes Test or two (from the studio).
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ABC Radio will have live commentary of the Pacific Championships, starting today in Port Moresby, as well as the three-match Ashes series in England later this month. Coverage is via ABC Listen app.
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Emma Lawrence will be doing some Play by play calling on Triple M in 2026.
Most likely to lighten the load on the 2 Sydney based callers in Dan Ginnane and Anthony Maroon.
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Probably those early season Sunday 6PM kickoffs
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I reckon so, It’s been Ben Dobbin or Elliott Lovejoy this year doing that time slot.
With Dobbo doing the Sunday show and Elliott doing 5 days on the Rush Hour it’ll lighten the load having the extra caller there. Plus it’ll be great having a female pbp caller.
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