Returning: Yokayi Footy, Over the Black Dot.

National Indigenous Television return football programs Yokayi Footy and Over the Black Dot from March 15, both with new faces.

Proud Anaiwan and NRL player Dean Widders takes the reins on a new look Over the Black Dot, taking over from Jodan Perry, Timana Tahu, Bo de la Cruz and George Rose.

Over the Black Dot are back to tackle a huge season for the NRL, in a year that will see the 50th Koori Knockout and another epic Indigenous round. Each week every play, from every round, will be broken down alongside special guests.

Over the Black Dot returns Tuesday 15 March at 8.30pm.

Richmond and Collingwood player and proud Mineng and Yinggarda man Andrew Krakouer joins Megan Waters on Yokayi Footy, following Tony Armstrong’s two years as co-host.

Yokayi Footy will continue to cover everything Australian’s love about AFL through bold yarns, powerful monologues, compelling community stories and exclusive interviews with Indigenous AFL players.

In partnership with the AFL, Yokayi Footy returns at the special one-off time of 9pm on Tuesday 15 March then moves to an ongoing time slot on Wednesdays at 8.30pm for the remainder of the season.

NITV’s Head of Sport, Mark Ella, said: “What a year 2022 is set to be, for both the world of sport and our incredible sports panel shows. It’s a pleasure to welcome long-time guests, and now hosts, Andy and Dean to our Yokayi Footy and Over the Black Dot families. I can’t think of a better way to start the season.

“We’re looking forward to continuing our partnerships with both the AFL and the Koori Knockout. The positive impacts we can make when organisations such as ours come together shows just how important diversity in sport is.

“I would also like to give my personal thanks to Jodan, Timana, Bo, George and Tony for their hard work and dedication over the years on our shows – it’s never goodbye, and we’re looking forward to revealing some of their next moves soon.”