# 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:** 469
**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 14, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9509 "2024-09-14T13:19:06Z")
> [@Sully](#): > > Surprised the Victorian team (Geelong) doesn’t get the prized Friday prime time game. Highest placed home prelim gets the Friday night and extra day break ---
**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 14, 2024, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9510 "2024-09-14T13:22:54Z")
> [@Apple75](#): > > What did they do last year? It was moved to the main channel in Brisbane - same schedule as Melbourne. ---
**Author:** ![Moe](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/moe/32/398912_2.png) [@Moe](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Moe)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9511 "2024-09-14T13:23:56Z")
> [@Sully](#): > > Surprised the Victorian team (Geelong) doesn’t get the prized Friday prime time game. Even if it wasn’t for how it evens up the breaks, a Saturday is much better for getting a bigger crowd to the match - easier for both sets of fans to travel. Plus, I’d think TV wise, you pretty much have a guaranteed audience for both games from the traditional AFL states - but a much bigger potential audience for Friday night into Sydney than during the afternoon on Saturday. ---
**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 14, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9512 "2024-09-14T13:25:11Z")
> [@Sully](#): > > Surprised the Victorian team (Geelong) doesn’t get the prized Friday prime time game. I’d argue that being in the last final before the Grand Final is even more prized - more attention on the game, etc. Also allows Geelong fan’s the ability to travel home before it get’s too late in the night. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2024, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9513 "2024-09-14T23:56:05Z")
Seven will show the 2024 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final between Werribee Tigers and Southport Sharks next Sunday (September 22) live from Ikon Park in Melbourne. First bounce is at 3.10pm AEST. It will be the second grand final for both teams. The Sharks lost the 2022 GF to Casey Demons, before the Tigers went down to Gold Coast last year. ---
**Author:** ![VictorianSun](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/victoriansun/32/536432_2.png) [@VictorianSun](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/VictorianSun)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9514 "2024-09-15T00:15:30Z")
Third straight year that a Gold Coast based team has made the Grand Final ---
**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 15, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9515 "2024-09-15T02:19:41Z")
Also next Sunday are Grand Finals of SAFL and WAFL So far there is no overnight AFL Marathon in the schedules. > [@Seven Network - Programs and Schedules (2015-Apr 2025)](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-programs-and-schedules/41/9846): > > Week commencing 22 September 2024 [image] Sunday 22 September Sydney 04:00 PM Better Homes And Gardens Rpt 05:00 PM Seven News At 5 05:30 PM Sydney Weekender Melbourne 01:00 PM AFL Women’s Week 4: Adelaide v Essendon 03:00 PM AFL Women’s Week 4: Collingwood v Western Bulldogs 05:00 PM Seven News At 5 05:30 PM Border Security - Australia’s Front Line Brisbane 04:00 PM Better Homes And Gardens Rpt 05:00 PM Seven News At 5 05:30 PM Weekende… ---
**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 15, 2024, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9516 "2024-09-15T08:33:05Z")
> [@TV.Cynic](#): > > Assuming the 2nd final will be main channel now in Brisbane rather than 7Mate. It should be on the main channel in all markets. It’s a preliminary final, the biggest game of the year bar the Grand Final. Nine are showing all NRL finals live into Melbourne, so not sure why Seven wouldn’t do the same with AFL into Sydney. ---
**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 15, 2024, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9517 "2024-09-15T08:42:13Z")
Probably because it means moving the main news bulletin to 8pm and they don’t want to give Nine News a free kick. ---
**Author:** ![VictorianSun](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/victoriansun/32/536432_2.png) [@VictorianSun](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/VictorianSun)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9518 "2024-09-15T22:17:29Z")
Bruce is back! Hosting the final three games of the season. I assume this is replacing Hamish who won’t be returning ---
**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 15, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9519 "2024-09-15T22:17:33Z")
![Sunrise_20240916_0746.ts_001534144](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/0/b/4/0b498554d7945db31348e42cb5a09d934a81f257.jpeg) ![Sunrise_20240916_0746.ts_001552294](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/9/7/b/97b998dcc42612e8e38fb1db1eb030b1499c4f24.jpeg) ![Sunrise_20240916_0746.ts_001557037](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/f/c/b/fcbe5ff7e3284021dab169a179a8d2708b58d1d4.jpeg) ![Sunrise_20240916_0746.ts_001607118](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/6/4/e/64e8c7c39d60c22f1bd4ffeaafeee9cc3c88de22.jpeg) ---
**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 15, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9520 "2024-09-15T22:24:31Z")
### Bruce McAvaney makes footy return ![Bruce McAvaney_7SPORT (3)](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/0/d/3/0d364d15def0bbf8dc77823c9b56a2bae3edc621.jpeg) **Broadcasting icon to supercharge 7AFL finals coverage** > An unforgettable 2024 AFL season is set for a spectacular finish, with legendary sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney to return home to Seven’s live and free coverage for this weekend’s two preliminary finals and the blockbuster premiership decider on Saturday, 28 September. > > In a special treat for all Australians, fans will enjoy McAvaney’s supreme insight and experience when he join’s football’s #1 commentary team in a key hosting role across the final epic three games of the season. > > Bruce McAvaney said: “The 2024 season has turned out to be unpredictable and thrilling. To have the opportunity to be part of it is a privilege and I’m incredibly excited to be joining my colleagues in broadcasting the finals on Seven.” > > Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Howard, said: “Bruce is a living legend and the best sports broadcaster of our generation. He is part of the fabric of Seven and we are honoured that he is returning to our 7AFL coverage for the biggest three games of the season. > > “After two remarkable semi-final matches this weekend, it’s hard to remember a more compelling finals race than 2024. The stage is set for a nail-biting finish and with Bruce alongside our commentary team, you know it’s must-watch TV.” > > It all kicks up another gear from Friday night when minor premiers the Sydney Swans host Port Adelaide in the first of two preliminary finals at the SCG, with Seven’s live and free coverage starting at 7.00 pm AEST on Channel 7 and 7mate. > > Then, on Saturday, 7AFL will take viewers live to packed MCG, when Geelong meet Brisbane for a do-or-die elimination final, live and free from 4.00pm on Channel 7 and 7mate. > > On Grand Final day, viewers will enjoy more than 12 hours of coverage live and free on Channel 7 and exclusively on 7plus, kicking off at 7.00am with the **Weekend Sunrise** AFL Grand Final Day Special and continuing non-stop until the Grand Final post-match presentations and celebrations wind up. > > As we count down to the last Saturday in September, footy fans can also tune in to the 2024 **Brownlow Medal** on Monday 23 September, live and free from anywhere, exclusively on Seven and 7plus. > > Seven’s **Brownlow Medal** and **AFL Grand Final** broadcast mark the beginning of a new era on Seven, where Australians can stream Seven’s AFL match coverage live and free on 7plus, for the first time. Bruce McAvaney joins 7AFL finals coverage 2024 AFL Finals Series – Preliminary Finals Sydney Swans v Port Adelaide From 7.00pm AEST Friday on Channel 7 and 7mate Geelong Cats v Brisbane Lions From 4.00pm AEST Saturday on Channel 7 and 7mate ---
**Author:** ![John.S](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/john.s/32/92865_2.png) [@John.S](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/John.S)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9521 "2024-09-15T22:49:11Z")
> [@VictorianSun](#): > > I assume this is replacing Hamish who won’t be returning Hamish was never going to return once Ch7 Sport got their midyear shake up. For starters, I assume he doesn’t have a contract anymore, unlike Bruce. Just as Lewis Martin would never have hired Kane Cornes, one wonders with how quickly Bruce has been brought back if the change in leadership has been a factor. ---
**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 15, 2024, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9522 "2024-09-15T23:17:56Z")
> [@VictorianSun](#): > > Bruce is back! Hosting On 7’s socials they announced he’s back & the graphic says ‘key hosting role’. But people don’t read and are celebrating like he’s back in commentary. Most common response was ‘hope that means BT is gone’ or ‘now I can watch unmuted’ etc Those people are in for a rude shock come Friday night 😂 ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9523 "2024-09-16T00:34:19Z")
> [@TV.Cynic](#): > > Assuming the 2nd final will be main channel now in Brisbane rather than 7Mate. > [@Seven Network - Programs and Schedules](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-programs-and-schedules/41/9839): > > **Saturday 21 September** > _Brisbane_ > 04:00 PM AFL Pre Game > 04:30 PM AFL Geelong Cats v Brisbane Lions > 08:00 PM AFL Post Game The latest listings still have Cats v Lions on 7mate in Brisbane. ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/David)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2024, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9524 "2024-09-16T00:36:04Z")
It’s 10:35am on Monday morning. Give them time to make the decision and then update the guides. ---
**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 16, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9525 "2024-09-16T01:17:35Z")
I’m happy to see Bruce back but this is so unnecessary and I struggle to see what the motivation is behind this. Have faith in your current team that they can fulfil the roles required of them. ---
**Author:** ![Sully](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/48db29/32.png) [@Sully](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sully)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2024, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9526 "2024-09-16T01:23:05Z")
I think Hamish McLachlan will still host the Brownlow, he’s featured on 7Plus’ placeholder image for it. And to keep consistency, as McAvaney passed it on to him a number of years back, with a few female co-hosts in more recent years, including Jacqui Felgate. Abbey Gelmi was surprising, given all the co-hosting they did together at the Olympics, Winter Olympics and Comm Games. > [@FootyKick](#): > > I’m happy to see Bruce back but this is so unnecessary and I struggle to see what the motivation is behind this. Have faith in your current team that they can fulfil the roles required of them. My initial thoughts as well. ---
**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 16, 2024, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9527 "2024-09-16T01:29:57Z")
But is he even back from his overseas holiday? Also can’t find that placeholder on 7Plus. > [@FootyKick](#): > > I’m happy to see Bruce back but this is so unnecessary and I struggle to see what the motivation is behind this. Have faith in your current team that they can fulfil the roles required of them. While it’s nice that he’s back, it’s a very confusing strategy to just bring him back for three games. If they wanted him back for the finals, wouldn’t it make more sense to put him on ALL the finals (or at least have him there from the start of the week). IMO, if Seven want’s Bruce back for footy, but he doesn’t want to travel every weekend, maybe they could reach some arrangement where he does finals, one or two marquee matches, and possibly whenever they do games out of Adelaide (where Bruce is based). ---
**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 16, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376/9528 "2024-09-16T01:33:41Z")
> [@TV.Cynic](#): > > ![Sunrise_20240916_0746.ts_001534144](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/0/b/4/0b498554d7945db31348e42cb5a09d934a81f257.jpeg) “returns to Seven”? He never left though? [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376.md?page=468) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-afl-coverage-2016-24-seasons/376.md?page=470)