Some time in 2023 i believe, but it was only 12-3 by that point.
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Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) will once again bring golf fans comprehensive, live coverage of LIV Golf Adelaide this weekend, broadcasting every round from Thursday to Sunday as the worldâclass event returns to The Grange Golf Club.
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Best half-year result in SENâs history
Sports Entertainment Group (SEG, but better known as SEN â Sports Entertainment Network) has delivered the strongest halfâyear result in its history as it continues to grow across audio, digital, TV production and events.
Audio and digital recorded 11% revenue growth for the half. Live sport played a significant role across the AFL and NRL finals, AFL Trade Radio and the Ashes.
A 94% increase in EBITDA, reaching $9.7 million for the half year to 31 December, 2025 then allowed the company to return a significant fullyâfranked dividend to shareholders. SEN will pay a total of 4 cents per share; a 1 cent interim dividend and a 3 cent special dividend linked to the Perth Wildcats sale, returning $11.2 million in fullyâfranked capital to shareholders.
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An interesting snippet here:
Longâterm strategic opportunities across [2026] included upgrades across SEGâs racing vertical through the integration of RSN, expanded regional programming in Victoria and Western Australia, and new TV programming such as Agenda Setters and Unfiltered and a new 4K production truck to support live sport coverage.
Not sure what a 4K truck helps with radio where you couldnât see anything, but okay.
Would it have something to do with their TV production arm?
Also, it has to be said, screw Hutchy.
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Yes. Exactly that. Iâm not sure what @News727 means.
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SEG/Rainmaker must be close to announcing that they have successfully secured the tender to produce content for AFL Media and afl.com.au, which would explain their investment in 4K production capabilities, as the contract would involve taking over the production rights for the VFL.
Seven announced this morning that SENQ breakfast host Corey Parker would be at the helm of the NRL version of The Agenda Setters. As The Agenda Setters will probably be filmed in Sydney, how and from where will Corey do the SENQ breakfast show on Tuesday mornings?
Wasnât there a new program rumoured to be coming from Brisbane? It could be there
SEN set for 2026 NRL broadcast return in Las Vegas
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) will head back to Las Vegas in 2026 as the network once again delivers live coverage of the National Rugby Leagueâs (NRL) seasonâopening doubleâheader from Allegiant Stadium.
This yearâs NRL clashes feature the Newcastle Knights taking on North Queensland Cowboys, followed by the Canterbury Bulldogs meeting the St George Illawarra Dragons. SEN will be on site for both fixtures as the NRL continues its push into the US market.
Both matches will air live on Sunday 1 March, with broadcast coverage running from 12pm to 6pm AEDT. In Las Vegas, the call will go to air on Saturday evening from 5pm to 11pm.
Jimmy Smith, Chad Townsend and Tim Mannah will lead SENâs commentary team, bringing listeners expert playâbyâplay and analysis from inside the stadium. The broadcast can be heard across SEN*, with SEN Stadium and SEN Sync also available to zero-latency listening both in-stadium and at home respectively.
SEN will also expand its presence in Vegas outside of match day with two special editions of Kick Off with Jimmy & Chad. Both the Friday 27 February and Monday 2 March will be broadcast LIVE from Las Vegas, 6am to 9am AEDT.
SEN will also deliver three broadcasts of The Front Office with Andrew Voss LIVE from Las Vegas on Wednesday 25 February, Thursday 26 February, and Monday 2 March, all from 9am to 12pm AEDT.
SEN CEO, Craig Hutchison, said the network was thrilled to again play a role in showcasing the NRLâs international ambitions.
âLast yearâs broadcast showed just how much appetite there is for rugby league on a global stage,â Hutchison said. âWeâre proud to return to Las Vegas with an even bigger presence, a worldâclass commentary team, and a commitment to giving fans back home the closest seat to the action.â
Back home, SEN is again teaming up with Clubs NSW to launch two outside broadcast watch parties across the state to bring the excitement of Vegas to listeners.
SEN will be on location at Canterbury Leagues Club (2-6pm AEDT on air), hosted by Brenton Speed and Justin Horo; and Wests Illawarra (2-6pm AEDT on air), hosted by Julian King and Brett Kimmorley.
âOnce again itâs great to see Clubs NSW launching watch parties right across NSW, to gather people together to experience the games together,â Hutchison continued. âWe look forward to sharing the fun of three venues across our airways with coverage from 2pm on Sunday.â
Game one of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Season will kick off at 1.15pm AEDT on Sunday 1 March between the Knights and the Cowboys, followed by the clash between the Bulldogs and the Dragons at 3.30pm AEDT.
SEN broadcast details:
Both games - Sydneyâs SEN 1170am, Brisbaneâs SENQ 693am, SEN Fanatic on DAB+ in Melbourne, Brisbane and the SEN app, SEN Stadium on the SEN app.
Game 1 â SEN 1116am Melbourne; SEN Goulburn Valley 1260am; SEN Tassie 1629am in Hobart; SEN SA 1629am in Adelaide and SEN 1620am in Mt Gambier; SEN Top End 1611am in Darwin; SEN Peel on DAB+ in WA; and on the SEN app Nationally including Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland, Sunraysia and across the WA Mid West, Pilbara and Great Southern Regions
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Joel Caine to take health break from SEN
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) acknowledges Joel Caineâs decision to take a health break from hosting his popular drive show, The Run Home with Joel & Fletch.
Caine told the network today that he needed some time away from the microphone to work on his ongoing health.
SEN CEO, Craig Hutchison, said the network respected Caineâs decision and would continue to support him through this time.
âJoel is a much loved on- and off-air figure on the SEN 1170am and SENQ 693am airwaves,â Hutchison said.
âHe has made the strong decision to focus on his health for a period of time, and we respect that courage and honesty to speak up, seek support and take a break.
âWeâll continue to work with our mate, Joel, to support him throughout this period.â
A temporary host of The Run Home will be announced in due course.
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Cornes, Hinks, Greene headline star-studded SEN AFL call team
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is thrilled to confirm its AFL Nation commentary team for the 2026 AFL Premiership season, adding some new faces to an already star-studded line-up.
Once again, SEN will again broadcast every game of the 2026 AFL Premiership season live and free. Kicking off each round with a bang, Thursday nights will see Gerard Whateley and Dwayne Russell doing play-by-play commentary, joined by experts Premiership Coach Adam Simpson and â new to the AFL Nation team in 2026 â 297-game Head Coach, Ken Hinkley.
Fridays will see Matt Hill join Russell in play-by-play commentary, alongside experts Gerard Healy and Brad Johnson, plus Tom Morris is set to join the AFL Nation team as host of Friday Night pre-game coverage.
Morris also joins Crunch Time on Saturdays alongside Whateley, Simpson, Kane Cornes, Hinkley, Dermott Brereton and Luke Hodge.
SEN is also pleased to confirm that Brownlow Medallist and Premiership player, Shane Crawford, will be joining the AFL Nation team in 2026, as an expert commentator, as well as 300-game player for North Melbourne and Freo, Peter Bell, Port Adelaide Premiership player, Chad Cornes, and current GWS captain, Toby Greene.
Across each weekend of football, AFL Nationâs star-studded commentary team will include play-by play commentators Gerard Whateley, Dwayne Russell, Andy Maher, Matt Hill, Stephen Quartermain, Tim Gossage, Kym Dillon, Matthew Cocks,John Donohoe, Jordan Kounelis, Sam Hargreaves, Brett Phillips, Peter Vlahos, David Wildy, Miles Pfitzner, Nick Butler, Jo Wotton, Adam White and Jack Fulham, and expert commentators, Adam Simpson, Kane Cornes, Luke Hodge, Ken Hinkley, Gerard Healy, Brad Johnson, Dermott Brereton, Mark Bickley, Chad Cornes, Liam Pickering, Peter Bell, Josh Jenkins, Adam Cooney, David Schwarz, Guy McKenna, Scott Cummings, Brenton Sanderson, Nick Davis, Toby Greene and Shane Crawford.
Sunday Crunch Time also returns in 2026, headlined by __Cam Luke, Josh Jenkins and Liam Pickering. __
In 2026, SENâs AFL programming can be heard on all SEN radio stations across Australia and syndicated to ACE Radio, Super Radio Network and Cruise 1323am in Adelaide*. Fans will also be able to access AFL Nation calls for every game via the SEN App, with the ability to also use SEN Sync â for a premium at-home broadcasting experience â and SEN Stadium â for a zero-latency broadcast experience for fans in-stadium.
SENâs hugely popular parochial calls will again return in 2026, headlined by Blues Radio, led by Andy Maher, Sam Edmund, Ange Christou and Anthony Koutoufides. In addition, SEN will provide parochial calls for Cats, Crows and Power games, as well as Eagles and Dockers homes games. Plus, in 2026 Lions Radio will also debut for the reigning Premiers.
These parochial calls will be streamed on SEN Fanatic via the SEN app.
SEN CEO, Craig Hutchison, said the network was gearing up for what was once again promising to be an exciting AFL season.
âEach year we challenge ourselves to elevate the listening experience for footy fans, and 2026 is no exception. AFL Nation has become the home of the most comprehensive, entertaining and insightful coverage in the game, and this yearâs commentary team reflects that ambition. Weâre proud to unite some of the sportâs greatest modern voices with fresh perspectives drawn from across the football landscape.
âOur commitment is simple,â Hutchison continued, âto bring every moment of the AFL Premiership season to life - live and free - for fans everywhere. Whether itâs through our expanding radio network, the SEN App, SEN Sync or SEN Stadium, we want supporters to feel closer to the game than ever before. This yearâs lineâup demonstrates just how far the network has come, and how determined we are to keep innovating, keep growing and keep serving the most passionate audience in Australian sport.â
AFL Nationâs Opening Round broadcast schedule:
Thursday 5 March:
Sydney v Carlton @ SCG, 7.30pm AEDT - Gerard Whateley, Dwayne Russell & Adam Simpson
Friday 6 March:
Gold Coast v Geelong @ People First Stadium, 8.05pm AEDT â Dwayne Russell, Shane Crawford, Luke Hodge & Tom Morris
Saturday 7 March: Crunch Time â Gerard Whateley, Tom Morris, Adam Simpson & Kane Cornes
GWS v Hawthorn @ ENGIE Stadium, 4.15pm AEDT â Gerard Whateley, John Donohoe & Ken Hinkley
Brisbane v Western Bulldogs @ Gabba, 7.35pm AEDT â Miles Pfitzner, Jack Fulham & Josh Jenkins
Sunday 8 March:
Crunch Time â Cam Luke, Josh Jenkins & Liam Pickering
St Kilda v Collingwood @ MCG, 7.20pm AEDT â Gerard Whateley, Stephen Quartermain & Adam Cooney
To be followed immediately by SENâs broadcast of the ICC Menâs T20 World Cup Final
AFL Nationâs 2026 commentary team:
Play-by-Play:
Gerard Whateley, Dwayne Russell, Andy Maher, Matt Hill, Stephen Quartermain, Tim Gossage, Kym Dillon, Matthew Cocks, Adam White, John Donohoe, Jordan Kounelis, Sam Hargreaves, Brett Phillips, Peter Vlahos, David Wildy, Miles Pfitzner, Nick Butler, Jo Wotton, Adam White, Jack Fulham
Experts:
Adam Simpson, Kane Cornes, Luke Hodge, Ken Hinkley, Gerard Healy, Brad Johnson, Dermott Brereton, Mark Bickley, Chad Cornes, Liam Pickering, Peter Bell, Josh Jenkins, Adam Cooney, David Schwarz, Guy McKenna, Scott Cummings, Brenton Sanderson, Nick Davis, Shane Crawford, Dermott Brereton, Toby Greene
Crunch Time:
Gerard Whateley, Kane Cornes, Adam Simpson, Ken Hinkley, Luke Hodge, Tom Morris, Sam Edmund, Cam Luke, Josh Jenkins, Liam Pickering
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It could mean in some weeks, Matt Hill will be calling AFL for SEN on Fridays, horse racing for RSN / racing.com on Saturdays, then AFL again for Fox Footy on Sundays.
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Why the * after Cruise1323 Adelaide?
Noting that Cruise is ARN owned station and carries syndicated programs.
â*ARN â Cruise 1323am in Adelaideâ
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Why does Cruise take it?
Doesnât FiveAA have radio rights in Adelaide for the AFL?
I also wonder if thatâs why they donât want to flip Cruise to Gold, the syndicated SEN sport content
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Thereâs this thing called sublicensing.
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SEN confirms star-studded NRL line-up for 2026 season
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is thrilled to unveil its biggest and most comprehensive NRL broadcast offering yet, with an expanded SEN League commentary team, new shows, and more live coverage than ever before throughout the 2026 NRL and NRLW seasons.
In 2026, SEN will again broadcast four games every week during the NRL regular season, plus every Brisbane Broncos home and away game through Broncos Radio on SENQ 693am and the SEN App.
SEN will also deliver every match of the NRL Finals Series, and both the NRLW and NRL Grand Finals live across its platforms.
Fans can again enjoy SENâs trademark special calls across the gameâs biggest moments, with all three State of Origin clashes to feature Blues Radio, Maroons Radio and Origin LIVE (neutral call). SEN will also broadcast all three Womenâs State of Origin matches in 2026.
SENâs NRL calls will again feature an extensive list of credentialed play-by-play and expert commentators, including well-known voices like Mat Rogers and Corey Parker, alongside Chad Townsend, Jarrod Croker and Blake Austin, who are all new to the network in 2026.
SEN League will be expanding its weekly programming in 2026, to include NRL Crunch Time, broadcast on both Saturdays and Sundays from midday; launching a new show - NRL Countdown â which will air Thursdays at 6pm and be hosted by Julian King, setting the agenda for the upcoming round; and Saturday League Kick Off. With a refreshed line-up featuring Denan Kemp and Chad Townsend, the show will air from 10am to 12pm AEDT and be broadcast LIVE on TV via Fox League and Kayo Sports.
At the conclusion of daylight savings, Jelisa Apps will also be joining SENâs Sunday post-game coverage, providing news and insights from the round of play.
From Monday, Sports Entertainment Groupâs TV arm, Rainmaker, will also produce The Agenda Setters: NRL, featuring Corey Parker, Luke Keary, Aaron Woods and David Riccio.
A full list of SEN Leagueâs commentary team for 2026 is outlined below:
NRL Crunch Time
Saturdays: Sean Ormerod and Blake Austin
Sundays: Jimmy Smith and Justin Horo
Expert commentators
Chad Townsend, Justin Horo, Brett Kimmorley, Tim Mannah, Mat Rogers, Corey Parker, Jarrod Croker, Andrew McCullough, Blake Austin, Adam Blair
Play-by-Play callers
Brenton Speed, Jimmy Smith, Mark Braybrook
SEN CEO, Craig Hutchison, said the network was again excited to expand its coverage of the NRLâs Premiership season in 2026.
âEach year we challenge ourselves to elevate the listening experience for rugby league fans, and 2026 will be our biggest and most ambitious NRL season yet.
âOur goal is simple: to bring fans closer to the game than ever before. That means more games, more expert voices, more ways to listen, and more innovation across our platforms.
âWeâre proud to welcome new talent into the fold alongside some of rugby leagueâs most respected commentators. The blend of fresh perspective and seasoned experience puts SEN in a fantastic position to deliver the most comprehensive and entertaining NRL coverage in the country.â
Off the back of a successful broadcast live from Las Vegas for the first two games of Opening Round, SENâs remaining Round 1 broadcast schedule is outlined below:
Thursday 5 March
Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels @ AAMI Park, 8pm AEDT â Jimmy Smith, Brett Kimmorley & Chad Townsend
Friday 6 March
New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters @ Go Media Stadium, 8pm AEDT â Brenton Speed & Justin Horo
Broncos Radio: Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers @ Suncorp Stadium, 8pm AEDT â Mark Braybrook, Andrew McCullough & Corey Parker
SEN League calls and programming can be heard across SEN, Super Radio Network and Resonate Broadcasting (outlined below), as well as via SEN Stadium for those attending in-venue, and SEN Sync, for those wanting to sync up SENâs commentary with their TV broadcast at home.
SEN - SEN 1170am Sydney; SENQ 693am Brisbane; SEN 1620am Gold Coast; SEN Fanatic on DAB+; and on the SEN app Nationally
Super Radio Network â 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 Broadcasting â 4LM (Mt Isa), 4ZR (Roma), 4VL (Charleville), 4SB (Kingaroy), 4HI (Emerald), 4GC (Charters Towers), 4LG (Longreach), 4DB/Hot Country.
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SEN will again broadcast four games every week during the NRL regular season, plus every Brisbane Broncos home and away game through Broncos Radio on SENQ 693am and the SEN App.
SEN will also deliver every match of the NRL Finals Series, and both the NRLW and NRL Grand Finals live across its platforms.
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SEN Geelong launches new Drive program
SEN Geelong has launched its brandânew local Drive program, The Run Home with Worlo & Moons, airing live each Monday and Friday from 3pm to 5pm.
The show pairs Geelong radio identity Matt âWorloâ Worland with three-time AFL Premiership player Cam âMoonsâ Mooney.
Listeners can tune in to The Run Home with Worlo & Moons on SEN Geelong, the SEN App and SEN Fanatic.