# Seven AFL Coverage (2016-24 seasons) **URL:** \ **Category:** Seven Network\ **Created:** [December 28, 2015, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376 "2015-12-28T13:20:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 467
**Author:** ![foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/foxyrover/32/272518_2.png) [@foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/foxyrover)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9469 "2024-09-08T01:00:04Z")
That plan may have changed. He could also return for the GF. ---
**Author:** ![Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Apple75)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9470 "2024-09-08T02:49:10Z")
> [@TV.Cynic](#): > > All the finals have been scheduled for main channel coverage in Sydney and Brisbane, regardless of who is playing so far If the Saturday preliminary final is a Saturday twilight, would 7 put it on main channel in Brisbane or Sydney, given either the Lions or Giants will be playing in it? ---
**Author:** ![parano1a](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/3da27b/32.png) [@parano1a](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/parano1a)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9471 "2024-09-08T03:10:42Z")
> [@Apple75](#): > > If the Saturday preliminary final is a Saturday twilight, would 7 put it on main channel in Brisbane or Sydney, given either the Lions or Giants will be playing in it? It will be on the main channel in all markets regardless. ---
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> [@Apple75](#): > > If the Saturday preliminary final is a Saturday twilight, would 7 put it on main channel in Brisbane or Sydney, given either the Lions or Giants will be playing in it? It’s already pencilled in on Seven’s schedules. EDIT - Not yet, but it is likely to be if a local team get’s through. ---
**Author:** ![Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Apple75)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9473 "2024-09-08T03:56:47Z")
> [@Seven Network - Programs and Schedules](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-programs-and-schedules/41/9839): > > **Saturday 21 September** > > _Sydney_ > 04:00 PM AFL Pre Game > 04:30 PM AFL > 08:00 PM AFL Post Game > > _Melbourne_ > 08:00 PM AFL Post Game > > _Brisbane_ > 12:00 PM AFL Women’s Week 4: Gold Coast v Geelong > > 04:00 PM AFL Pre Game > 04:30 PM AFL > 08:00 PM AFL Post Game AFL slotted in for twilight on 7mate but probably could be changed ---
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Tonight 7Mate in SA will air the 2024 SANFL Margery Medal count live from the Adelaide Oval tonight between 9pm-10:30pm local time. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9475 "2024-09-10T11:43:36Z")
![My_Kitchen_Rules_20240910_2052.ts_002730661](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/3/4/b/34bcd3613e37258071a602c386302212246d2b18.jpeg) ![My_Kitchen_Rules_20240910_2052.ts_002732455](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/f/6/4/f64113ac120a38669b3245409f7c57a544c28fda.jpeg) ![My_Kitchen_Rules_20240910_2052.ts_002735369](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/4/d/f/4df2f8ab6d345a50c1be31853e49a9ba0c2d7871.jpeg) ![My_Kitchen_Rules_20240910_2052.ts_002737079](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/b/4/a/b4a778a1db4162cf585511416d46f718821efc11.jpeg) ![My_Kitchen_Rules_20240910_2052.ts_002738380](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/0/c/e/0ce63a3e2b154bcf7d7e1620c9a4d6c02dcc88fd.jpeg) ![My_Kitchen_Rules_20240910_2052.ts_002740692](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/c/7/2/c720fb1443dd3e056aacd524f69c2a82fe737c41.jpeg) ![My_Kitchen_Rules_20240910_2052.ts_002744951](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/2/1/d/21d6336ba8e83bcef2691ef1c47589a37c99fdba.jpeg) ![My_Kitchen_Rules_20240910_2052.ts_002748049](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/8/3/c/83cbe0f171731fc1af958d4efba25d67ecb949db.jpeg) ![My_Kitchen_Rules_20240910_2052.ts_002755527](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/6/d/b/6db7523197ff47b44871d4b81eecfe1a0e3a4e64.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Apple75)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9476 "2024-09-11T09:53:54Z")
I’m going to guess the callers would be Friday: BT & JB Saturday: Nicholson & Darcy No Jason Bennett as he is probably calling VFL matches that are happening Saturday arvo ---
**Author:** ![FootyKick](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/45deac/32.png) [@FootyKick](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/FootyKick)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9477 "2024-09-11T09:55:36Z")
You are probably right. Saturday is obviously between Bennett and Nicholson to pair with Darcy. Maybe Bennett will get an opportunity this week, then Nicholson the following Saturday for the prelim? Dale Thomas confirmed on radio today he will do special comments for Saturdays game. ---
**Author:** ![Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Apple75)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9478 "2024-09-11T09:58:19Z")
> [@FootyKick](#): > > Saturday is obviously between Bennett and Nicholson to pair with Darcy. Maybe Bennett will get an opportunity this week, then Nicholson the following Saturday for the prelim? VFL preliminary finals are happening Saturday. I don’t see 7 using Nicholson for that when they have always used Bennett. Hence why I think it’s Nicholson doing AFL ---
**Author:** ![FootyKick](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/45deac/32.png) [@FootyKick](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/FootyKick)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9479 "2024-09-11T10:00:03Z")
There are others who can do VFL…Nigel Carmody, Joey Pignataro etc., but yes, Jason would be the most experienced of them. For we all know Hamish McLachlan might just turn up and call with Darce instead 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Expensive\_Horse5538](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/expensive_horse5538/32/434563_2.png) [@Expensive\_Horse5538](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Expensive_Horse5538)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9480 "2024-09-11T10:05:23Z")
If they pay a decent amount for both commentators, then using them weekly would help justify their salaries. If it means Bennett get’s put on VFL (because he knows the players, etc) because Nicholson doesn’t normally do it (and thus have the knowledge), then that’s just the way it is. ---
**Author:** ![foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/foxyrover/32/272518_2.png) [@foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/foxyrover)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9481 "2024-09-11T23:07:18Z")
Jason mentioned he’ll be back on VFL this week last round. ---
**Author:** ![Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Apple75)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2024, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9482 "2024-09-12T10:08:01Z")
> **[Seven’s new sports boss: Chris Jones details AFL, cricket plans](https://www.mediaweek.com.au/sevens-new-sports-boss-chris-jones-details-afl-cricket-plans-and-a-whole-lot-more/)** > > Spend any time with new Seven director of network sport, Chris Jones, he will quickly remind you the 7Sport offering is plentiful and varied. Grabs from this article about AFL on 7 > Seven has already secured the services of Nine’s **Kane Cornes** for 2025 and beyond. They are also in discussions for more talent for both their coverage and new weeknight footy shows expected on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Effectively giving Seven AFL on tap seven days a week. (Overlooking the fact they won’t have Saturday AFL for the start of season in 2025.) > ### What’s happening to 7AFL in 2025? > > “Our football coverage is fantastic, but there’s certainly opportunities for us to grab more share of audience,” said Jones. > > **“I would love to have more programming on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next year where we can tell AFL stories, and feature them prominently on 7plus and on Seven.”** > > What about new commentators and analysts? “When the weekend rolls around, yes, let’s bring in fresh talent. I don’t think we’re done yet from that point of view.” > > In addition to Cornes, there’s been speculation Seven has also targeted Foxtel’s **Gerard Whateley**. > > “**There’s an ambition from our [AFL] team to set the agenda, perhaps a little more than what we have in the past.**” Jones talked about “analysis shows for the football lovers where we can dive into what’s going on and why, the politics of football, the trade stories, and more.” > > He added the 2024 team continues to do a great job. “Right up until Grand Final day they have all done a remarkable job. On that day we have four-time Premiership players and Premiership captains **Luke Hodge** and **Joel Selwood**. > > “ **Dale Thomas** has been an absolute sensation this year. He is going from strength to strength and is going to be a huge part of the team moving forward. We already of course have **Matthew Richardson** who’s probably the most loved, based on all of our sports broadcasts from an expert point of view. > > **“There’s already great depth, but we’d like to bring even more talent into the team to complement those that we’ve already got.”** ---
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> [@Apple75](#): > > In addition to Cornes, there’s been speculation Seven has also targeted Foxtel’s **Gerard Whateley**. Maybe they will finally correct the mistake they made cancelling the deal they were working on with him - when Warburton came around, he cancelled it. Whateley would make a good face for 7Sport. ---
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> [@Expensive\_Horse5538](#): > > Maybe they will finally correct the mistake they made cancelling the deal they were working on with him - when Warburton came around, he cancelled it. > > Whateley would make a good face for 7Sport. And Whateley seems like such a natural fit for a network that has AFL, cricket and horse racing. ---
**Author:** ![foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/foxyrover/32/272518_2.png) [@foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/foxyrover)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9485 "2024-09-13T00:03:22Z")
Bruce replacement sorted. Would mean he can’t work on another Olympics though. ---
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> [@foxyrover](#): > > Bruce replacement sorted. Would mean he can’t work on another Olympics though. Unless Seven brought back the rights for 2034 and beyond (presuming that Seven is still around and Free to Air television is still a thing). ---
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Yes but until then, which is a decade at least away. ---
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If he becomes a commentator for Fox, especially given the extra workload with the new afl rights, would they still let him do Olympics? I feel like if they do then he might stay with Fox because 7 will not let someone who works for them do Olympics for 9. It also depends on if he does want to continue with Olympics (I assume he would) [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376.md?page=466) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376.md?page=468)