It was an enjoyable event. I think it will be back in 2026 regardless of the ratings but if it gets 250-300k in ratings 7 would probably be even more happy
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Fifi, Fev and Nick on Fox FM discussed the Legends Game in detail this morning. Fevola kicked six goals while Nick Cody also kicked one. Fifi Fox saw the match on TV, and said she noticed that the commentators often described Nick as “Fev’s mate”.
The trio spoke to Dave Hughes on his hospital bed (and his wife Holly earlier) by phone. Hughesy was bumped around by rivals during the match but stayed around for the post-match presentation, before he was admitted to hospital for scans. He had five broken ribs and a punctured lung.
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New Perth schedule - main channel converge for Fremantle v Gold Coast.
Otherwise the previously posted timeslots are confirmed.
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Almost 900k in ratings. I underestimated it because it was only live in 1 of the 3 AFL states. But I guess it didn’t matter people watched on 30min & 2 hour delay.
I was originally thinking it would do 400-450k for the typical Thursday night footy ratings but went with a lower number because of the no live stream and not being live.
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I was gonna say if 250-300k is happy, they will pop champagnes with that number.
4th biggest program (and biggest non-news program) of the night.
It just shows what exclusivity does. 130k on 7+ too compared to the typical afl matches which gets below 50k
I guess the ratings prove that delayed telecasts don’t matter when it’s essentially a comedy game and therefore no betting involved.
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Legends Game kicks goals during triumphant return
Biggest AFL audience this year, reaching 2.3 million Australians
The Seven Network’s broadcast of the iconic Four’N Twenty Legends Game scored the biggest AFL audience of the year, with more than 2.3 million Australians tuning in on Seven and 7plus Sport.
Last night’s match, which saw the All Stars claim a come-from-behind win over Victoria, had an average national total TV audience of 879,000. It was also the highest rated streaming audience this season, with 130,000 tuning in on 7plus Sport.
The Legends Game honours football legend E.J Whitten, who passed away from prostate cancer 30 years ago, and helps raise funds for prostate cancer research and patient care at the Australian Prostate Centre.
Seven assembled a star-studded commentary team for the broadcast, led by resident footy experts Brian Taylor, Matthew Richardson, Rebecca Maddern and Andy Maher, alongside former AFL great Billy Brownless and the game’s most iconic boundary rider, Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico.
Sunrise co-host Matt Shirvington was part of the All Stars winning team, which was led by 7AFL Expert Commentator and St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt as Captain, with Hawthorn icon and Seven’s House of Wellness co-host Shane Crawford coaching.
7AFL Expert Commentator and Hawthorn legend Luke Hodge was Captain of Victoria, while AFL great and former 7NEWS Melbourne Sport Presenter, Tim Watson, took the reins as Coach.
Seven Network Director of Sport, Chris Jones, said: “Last night captured the essence of what makes footy great. A huge thank you to all the AFL legends, influencers and fans who combined to make the night a very special one.
“Most importantly, the footy community came together to raise almost a million dollars for prostate cancer research and patient care at the Australian Prostate Centre. We’re incredibly proud to be able to broadcast last night and look forward to seeing the match and coverage grow into the future.”
Sport Entertainment Network (SEN) Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Craig Hutchison, said: “We’re incredibly appreciative of the Seven Network’s support alongside the legends of the game, fans and sponsors alike who delivered an extraordinary million-dollar contribution to RULE Prostate Cancer and the Australian Prostate Centre.
“It was brilliant to see legends like Cyril Rioli and Gary Ablett Jr return to the game they love, alongside a long list of Seven stars and AFL icons headlined by Luke Hodge, Nick Riewoldt and Erin Phillips, to bring back the iconic match and connect to a new and younger audience,” he said.
“It was an incredible night for the community and for football, more broadly.”
Seven’s coverage of the 2025 AFL Premiership Season has reached more than 14.5 million Australians on Seven and 7plus Sport so far this year, which is up on the same time last season.
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How come VFLW Grand Final is not on Seven?
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Wait really?
I think it’s because they have the VFL elimination final at 2pm. Even if they took the earlier finals starting at 12:35pm it still would overlap. Seems poor scheduling by VFL given VFLW grand final is at 3:15pm
7 also has AFLW Saturday night (7mate) & 2 Sunday (7) so they could of taken VFLW Saturday if there wasn’t VFL finals.
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Got a good run on the Sunday footy show
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Saw a finals promo during the AFLW. Is there a new one or is it the same as this?
Where are the Suns? We are in finals too
These are just screenshots mate, I’m sure you guys get a frame or two.
You also finished 8th so.
1 aired during MKR. it had the all 8 teams and there were 5 or 6 suns clips
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Seven’s AFL magazine shows kick goals with fans
The Front Bar, Unfiltered, The Agenda Setters win viewers and advertisers
As Australia gets ready for the start of the 2025 AFL Finals series this Thursday, the Seven Network’s line up of AFL magazine shows has been a hit with fans this year.
The Front Bar and newcomers The Agenda Setters, Footy Feast and Unfiltered on Seven and 7plus Sport rank among the most popular sport entertainment shows in the country with viewers and advertisers – and are drawing new, younger viewers to 7plus Sport.
Hosted by Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher, The Front Bar is Australia’s #1 sport entertainment show, with an average national total TV audience of 607,000 so far this year. Its audience has jumped 27% since 2022, making it one of Seven’s most successful post-8.30pm shows. This year alone it is up 6%, including a 29% increase on 7plus Sport.
Unfiltered , the Wednesday interview program hosted by Hamish McLachlan that was launched in March, is already the second most-watched sport entertainment show in Australia (behind The Front Bar), with an average weekly national audience of 222,000 across Seven and 7plus Sport and routinely winning its timeslot.
The Agenda Setters – Seven’s new Monday and Tuesday night AFL news and opinion program – fronted by Kane Cornes, Nick Riewoldt, Caroline Wilson and Craig Hutchinson – has won a loyal and growing audience across Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport. The show has scored an average weekly national total TV audience of 183,000, just behind its nearest competitor. On Tuesday nights, it’s the most-watched AFL magazine show.
Seven’s AFL shows are growing the number of younger people watching 7plus Sport. Almost two thirds of their viewers on the streaming platform are aged under 55, and half are in the key 25 to 54 age group.
Seven’s Head of AFL and Sport Innovation, Gary O’Keeffe, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our AFL production team and the way footy fans have embraced our seven-day-a-week offering.
“Across the week there is something for everyone, from fun and warmth to hard hitting news and opinion. It was a huge undertaking from our team as we reset the footy media landscape. And now, new shows like The Agenda Setters, Unfiltered and Footy Feast have secured their place in the weekly footy line up.
“We’re proud of what has been achieved, but it’s just a start, and we can’t wait to build on our offering in season 2026,” he said.
The programs have attracted strong brand support in 2025. The Front Bar featured premier partner Lion, plus program sponsors Kia, Youi, BWS and Sportsbet.
DURO-TUSS Cough Products, Sportsbet, Virgin Australia, Hyundai, Betr and Movember supported The Agenda Setters. Voltaren partnered with Unfiltered, and OMO Ultimate as the naming rights sponsor of The Wash Up on Sunday night.
Seven’s National Sport Sales Director, Rob Maclean, said: “Our ambition with the AFL magazine shows was to feed the footy habit of all fans, all week long – from the traditional fan seeking out expert analysis and hard-hitting opinions, right through to the casual fan looking for light entertainment. We wanted to have something to connect with everyone.
“The shows have clearly delivered on that strategy, bringing 25% incremental weekly reach on top of our live match coverage. 7AFL reaches nearly 5 million viewers each week of the season and a million of them are unique to the ancillary programs. This is before we even start to measure the extensive social noise our programs have made.
“These programs are appointment viewing which inherently delivers strong visibility for partners each week, but more than that, they offer brands a connection to content with real relevance and resonance,” he said.
“They have also unlocked further opportunities to increase awareness of important causes, such as helping to change the face of men’s health with Movember, to help fund more programs like Movember Ahead of the Game.”
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