I think you are right, I liked Gav (I’d listen to the catchup on a Monday from time to time) but Mike also calls games as well so they aren’t having to pay 2 seperate people for one role now.
Triple M broadcasted the Warriors vs Panthers game live from Mt Smart tonight.
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Yeah which is a rarity. Because it’s my understanding most game calls are from the studio.
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Haven’t listened since his departure
They did once last year as well but I believe it’s a junket for advertisers when they go to Auckland.
Yes the vast majority of games are done from the studio unless they are at Accor, Allianz or Commbank. And for the QLD team at Suncorp.
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I wonder too if the Newcastle crew go to Away games or if they are done at Honeysuckle
At Honeysuckle now days I believe.
SEN I suspect were at the ground cause I saw Jimmy Smith at Mac Jones today.
Been announed this morning that Origin 2 will take place on 16 June at Eden Park in Auckland. I will be interested to see how they deal with the time difference
Triple M kicks off NRL finals series
The 2026 NRL Finals Series begins tonight (Friday, September 11th) – with Triple M delivering footy fans all the action live and free.
Triple M’s commentary team includes Dan Ginnane, Anthony Maroon, Millie Elliott, Ben ‘Dobbo’ Dobbin, Gorden Tallis, Nathan Hindmarsh, Luke Keary and James Graham, along with various experts providing analysis throughout the finals series.
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Triple M will be at Eden Park on Sunday afternoon to broadcast the Warriors vs Knights elimination final.
Let’s hope some of the other broadcasters follow suit.
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Mix 106.3 Canberra will be broadcasting the NRLW 1st elimination final between the Raiders and the Wests Tigers from Campbelltown Stadium tonight.
https://radiotoday.com.au/raiders-on-mix-team-all-set-for-history-making-nrlw-coverage/
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Campbelltown but yes.
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A bit of a gripe lately for mine has been sound mixing when broadcasting games and getting the atmosphere to come through the tv/radio. Fox is pretty poor at it and 9 is for awful especially when in studio. But Triple M has done a really good job of it and you can definitely feel the atmosphere in their calls.
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TRIPLE M LOCKS IN ITS 2026 NRL GRAND FINAL CALL TEAM AS NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS’ FAIRYTALE CONTINUES
Triple M is gearing up for a huge day of NRL this Sunday, with the Newcastle Knights taking on the Sydney Roosters in the 2026 NRL Grand Final and Triple M bringing listeners every moment of the action across the network and LiSTNR.
Dan Ginnane will lead Triple M’s national Grand Final call, joined by James Graham, Ben ‘Dobbo’ Dobbin and Ryan Girdler, with the team bringing listeners the tackles, tries, and match-defining moments from the biggest game of the NRL season.
The Grand Final caps an extraordinary turnaround for the Newcastle Knights, who have gone from wooden spooners to premiership contenders and will play in their first NRL Grand Final since 2001.
The build-up to the decider has already taken over Newcastle, with Triple M Newcastle’s Tanya & Steve – the city’s Number 1 Breakfast show – hosting a special live Breakfast broadcast from The Greenroof Hotel this morning, with hundreds of listeners turning out to celebrate the Knights’ remarkable run.
The celebrations will continue throughout Grand Final weekend, with Triple M Newcastle hosting its own local Grand Final call featuring Jim Cllinan, Andrew ‘Bobcat’ Ryan and Newcastle Knights premiership coach Michael Hagan, bringing local perspective to one of the biggest sporting moments the city has experienced in more than two decades, meanwhile Hit106.9 Newcastle will broadcast Triple M’s national call of the game.
Triple M’s national Grand Final Day coverage kicks off from midday with The Sunday Sin Bin, as Ben Dobbin, James Graham, Gorden Tallis and Brent Read dissect the biggest stories, selection calls and talking points ahead of the decider.
The NRLW Grand Final follows from 3:30pm, with Anthony Maroon, Aaron Woods and Emma Verran calling the clash between the Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos. The match will have added significance for Triple M Rush Hour NSW’s Millie Elliott, who will play her final game for the Roosters as the club looks to claim a premiership double on Grand Final day.
Then, from 6:30pm, all eyes turn to the NRL Grand Final as the Knights face the Roosters, with Triple M’s national call team of Dan Ginnane, James Graham, Ryan Girdler and Ben Dobbin taking listeners through the biggest moments of the 2026 season.
Ewan Giles, SCA Head of Sports Content – Audio, said: “We’ve got a huge day of NRL ahead across Triple M, from the build-up and debate on The Sunday Sin Bin, through to the NRLW and NRL Grand Finals.
“Triple M is built around bringing fans closer to the sport, and this weekend we’ll have our biggest names and best rugby league voices across the network. It’s going to be a massive day for rugby league fans, and Triple M will be there for every moment.”
Triple M’s Grand Final Day Coverage:
- The Sunday Sin Bin (from midday): Ben Dobbin, James Graham, Gorden Tallis and Brent Read,
- NRLW Grand Final (from 3:30pm): Anthony Maroon, Aaron Woods and Emma Verran,
- NRL Grand Final (from 6:30pm): Dan Ginnane, James Graham, Ryan Girdler and Ben Dobbin.
Triple M’s coverage of the 2026 NRL Grand Final will be available live across the Triple M Network and LiSTNR.
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SEN to deliver 11 hours of live coverage on NRL Grand Final Day
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) will deliver comprehensive coverage of the 2026 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals, with 11 hours of live programming from Accor Stadium in Sydney as the Sydney Roosters and the Brisbane Broncos battle for the NRLW Premiership before the Newcastle Knights and the Sydney Roosters meet in rugby league’s biggest game of the year.
Available across SEN’s radio network and via the SEN App, the coverage will bring fans every moment of Grand Final Day with expert commentary, breaking news, analysis and all the atmosphere direct from the venue.
Coverage begins from midday with NRL Crunch Time - hosted by Jimmy Smith, Chad Townsend and Tim Mannah - delivering the latest news, team updates and insights ahead of both deciders.
Attention then turns to the NRLW Grand Final, with James Preston, Brett Kimmorley and Mary Konstantopoulos calling the action as Sydney Roosters and the Brisbane Broncos vie for premiership glory.
From 6pm, SEN League’s live call of the NRL Grand Final between Newcastle Knights and the Sydney Roosters will be led by Jimmy Smith, Justin Horo and Chad Townsend, bringing listeners every tackle, try and defining moment as the 2026 Premiership is decided.
SEN Chief Executive, Craig Hutchison, said NRL Grand Final Day remains one of the most significant events on the Australian sporting calendar and SEN was committed to providing fans with unmatched coverage from the heart of the action.
“The NRL Grand Final is one of the biggest days in Australian sport and we’re proud to be bringing fans more than 11 hours of live coverage direct from Accor Stadium,” Hutchison said.
"From the opening discussion on NRL Crunch Time through to the final siren of both the NRLW and NRL Grand Finals, SEN will have listeners covered with expert commentary, analysis and insight from some of the most respected voices in rugby league.
“Whether you’re at the ground, at home or on the move, the SEN App and SEN League will ensure fans don’t miss a moment of Grand Final Day.”
SEN’s NRL Grand Final coverage can be heard across the SEN network and via the SEN App:
Sport Entertainment Network - SEN 1170am Sydney, SEN SA 1629am in Adelaide, SEN Tassie 1629am, SEN 1116am Melbourne, SENQ 693am Brisbane, SEN Gold Coast 1620am, SEN Goulburn Valley 1260am, 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, and in Victoria on SEN Geelong, SEN Bendigo, SEN Ballarat, SEN Gippsland and SEN Sunraysia.
SENTrack - SENTrack 96.3fm in Atherton, SENTrack 96.9fm in Ingham, SENTrack 1611am in Rockhampton, SENTrack 801am in the Central Coast & Hunter Valley, SENTrack 1575am in Illawarra, SENTrack 90.3fm in Griffith, SENTrack 1323am in Canberra and SENTrack 1053am in Brisbane.
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
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
Resonate – 4LM in Mt Isa, 4ZR in Roma, 4VL in Charleville, 4SB in Kingaroy, 4HI in Emerald, 4GC Charters Towers, and 4LG in Longreach.
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Andrew Moore is calling both State Championship grand final and NRL grand final on ABC Radio today. Brett Sprigg will commentate the NRLW decider.
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