FOX Footy launches 2018 season

FOX Footy has announced five new shows and confirmed 4 new talent for 2018.

Joining are Bob Murphy, Nick Riewoldt, Garry Lyon and inaugural AFLW Best & Fairest Erin Phillips.

Foxtel CEO, Patrick Delany, said: “FOX Footy is the home of AFL. Every game, every round live, ad-break free and in HD; the biggest and best team of commentators and coverage that takes fans closer to the action.

“The new look FOX Footy launching this year will be this and more. New faces, more shows and enhanced innovations will make what was already great, better.

“If you love footy, you need FOX Footy and it’s never been easier to subscribe. Foxtel’s new $39 a month sports package is now available, plus fans can take the action with them using the Foxtel app.”

FOX Footy GM, Michael Neill: “This is the FOX Footy of the future. A channel that has something for everyone. We’ve recruited some of the biggest names in the off-season, Nick Riewoldt, Bob Murphy, Garry Lyon and Erin Phillips, added a stack of new shows and introduced a fresh look and feel. This is a game-changer.”

Bob: Murphy sits down with the biggest names in and around the modern game on the new Bob. He’ll take viewers into their inner sanctum to share his intimate and candid conversations with the players.

The Beep Test: Comedians Dave Thornton and Anthony “Lehmo” Lehman join FOX Footy’s funny-man Brian Lake for a new comedy footy quiz show, The Beep Test. A hilarious fast-paced half hour of footy trivia, nostalgia and entertainment, led by two team captains who will be joined by a guest footy nut to help claim victory in front of a live audience.

The Weekend Lowdown: Thursday nights haven’t seen anything like it before, new preview show, The Weekend Lowdown – a lightning fast look at the latest news, advice for punters, social media trends, SuperCoach, tipping and some laughs along the way. Sarah Olle will lead a team of young experts in Foxfooty.com.au Senior Reporter Tom Morris and two of the game’s superstars Nick Dal Santo and Leigh Montagna.

Saturday Stretch: Hosted by Dermott Brereton, Brad Johnson and Neroli Meadows, Saturday Stretch will provide the best wrap of the biggest day in footy. Provoking and entertaining discussion around the biggest talking points from up to five games every Saturday and live crosses to the evening games, media conferences, and interviews will get the viewer right up to date.

FOX Footy will have the most women working in AFL on television, with five shows being hosted by Sarah Jones, Kelli Underwood, Neroli Meadows and newcomer Sarah Olle.

Jones, Underwood, and Meadows will host On The Mark, a new discussion program focusing on the personal side of the game. On The Mark will provide a different look at the AFL and those that play and manage the game with in-depth, revealing interviews.

FOX Footy will welcome back fans’ favourite entertainment shows in 2018, including AFL Tonight, On The Couch, Open Mike, Bounce,and AFL 360.

In 2018, AFL 360 will reunite former Hawthorn teammates and Team of the Century members – Jason Dunstall and Dermott Brereton. After a career butting heads in the same forward line at the Hawks, they’ll now go head to head on Legends Night every Thursday.

Launching in time for the 2018 AFL season will be the FOX Footy App, a dedicated AFL destination with improved personalisation and the best video, stories and stats; this is the App for the footy fan. Foxtel sports subscribers can also enjoy the action on the move using the Foxtel App, at no extra charge.