They can do a app-based commentary. I’m sure they can find a young up and comer willing to work for peanuts just wanting a go. If QBA had public wifi, it’d work a treat with SEN Stadium. Ditto with Super Rugby commentary.
It shouldn’t be all rugby league - a good sports station covers everything. But the majority of the presenters are from a RL background. Very limiting.
I thought they did NBL commentary, just not SEN Stadium?
Most of the interaction comes from Rugby League, even when presenters try to deviate into other sport the feedback from listeners ends up being League.
Somrtimes they do. Sometimes they simulcast SENTrack instesd of actual sport when Kings games ate on.
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is excited to announce its most comprehensive broadcast coverage yet of the 2025 Australian Open, bringing every serve, rally, and match-defining moment to tennis fans across Australia and beyond.
Broadcasting live from the heart of Melbourne Park, SEN’s coverage will originate from its commentary bunker at Rod Laver Arena, offering listeners unmatched access and insights into the tournament.
The action kicks off on Sunday 12 January, with a special preview show from 10am, followed by live match coverage from 11am. SEN will then be on-air for every night session from 7pm, all of which can be heard live on the SEN App.
For tennis enthusiasts nationwide, the first week will feature Dwayne Russell hosting ‘Dwayne’s World’ live from the bunker from 12 to 3pm (Monday to Friday), followed by afternoon session commentary from 3 to 5pm. Listeners can tune in to these segments right across the SEN network.
As the tournament heats up, SEN will provide full live commentary of every men’s and women’s semi-final and final, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the biggest matches.
Fans attending Melbourne Park can experience the action in real-time via SEN Stadium, while those watching at home can use SEN Sync to perfectly align the commentary with their TV broadcast. Meanwhile, the AO Radio team on the SEN App will deliver all-day coverage throughout the event.
SEN’s coverage will feature a world-class commentary team led by Brett Phillips, Mark Woodforde, Candy Reid, Courtney Walsh, Marc Sophoulis, Beti Sekulovski, Louise Pleming, and Jordan Kounelis, along with a selection of the world’s leading tennis commentators who will join throughout the tournament.
SEN CEO, Craig Hutchison, said, SEN was thrilled to be an official broadcast partner of the Grand Slam of the Asia-Pacific region.
“The Australian Open is one of the most iconic events on the sporting calendar, and we are thrilled to once again provide unrivaled coverage for tennis fans everywhere. From live commentary at Melbourne Park broadcast to our on-air and digital platforms, SEN is committed to bringing every thrilling moment of the tournament to life. This is a special opportunity for our listeners to be immersed in the energy and excitement of the Australian Open, wherever they may be.”
The Australian Open will run from January 12 to 26 at Melbourne Park.
SEN radio network: SEN 1116am Melbourne, SEN 1170am Sydney, SENQ 693am Brisbane, SEN Gold Coast 620am, SEN SA 629am, SEN Tassie 1629am, SEN Top End 1611am, SEN Mt Gambier 1629am, SEN Geelong, SEN Bendigo, SEN Ballarat, SEN Shepparton, SEN Gippsland, SEN 657am in Perth, SENSpirit 621am in Bunbury, SENSpirit 1494am in WA’s South West, SEN Peel in Mandurah, and SEN Goldfields 1611am in Kalgoorlie and across WA in the Pilbara, Mid-West and Great Southern Regions, and SEN Fanatic on the SEN App.
I don’t. Meaningless to me. Down there with religious stations gobbling up valuable spectrum.
Because the audience base is so tiny! It’s embarrassing.
I think sports radio can work, but needs someone other than Hutchy and current SEN ownership running things.
SEN 1170 is a craptacular station. Breakfast is boring, drive isn’t too fat behind. Amd they could do to broadcast a bit more sport - NZ vs whoever they’re playing at home does not count, especially when they could have broadcast an actual local sport - Swans AFLW.
So many errors of station frequencies and non existent broadcast stations. Not to mention the many narrowcast stations with a commercial program.
We need a diversity of options - we don’t need more of the same.
SEN is more of the the same: poor quality radio.
Sounds like SEN are doing 4 NRL games a week again this season.