TRIPLE M ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR AFL GRAND FINAL WEEK LINEUP AND FIRST-EVER TRIPLE M FEST
Triple M’s coverage is set to be bigger and better than ever ahead of the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final, rolling out a star-studded commentary team and a brand-new footy celebration, Triple M Fest. From a 12-hour live broadcast at Richmond’s iconic Corner Hotel to the first bounce on Saturday, Triple M’s coverage is set to own Grand Final week and give footy fans the best call in the game.
As Geelong and the Brisbane Lions prepare to battle for premiership glory, Triple M will have every angle covered. Mark “Howie” Howard and Nathan Brown will call the action of the Grand Final, joined by Geelong Norm Smith Medallist and four-time premiership hero Isaac Smith, who brings rare insight into the mindset of players on the game’s biggest stage. Former Brisbane AFLW star Kate McCarthy, one of footy’s most exciting new media voices, adds sharp analysis, while Michael Roberts reports from the boundary, and Ash Chua delivers the stats shaping the game.
From the sound of the crowd roaring above the final note of the national anthem to the moments that define the premiership with expert analysis and entertainment, this all-star team will be there to deliver the trademark Triple M call that has made the network the #1 AFL broadcaster across Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, with more than 706,000 listeners tuning in each week.*
Triple M goes into party mode on Thursday, 25 September with the inaugural Triple M Fest: a 12-hour live broadcast (6am–6pm) from the Corner Hotel in Richmond. Fans will see some of Triple M’s biggest shows up close, including Mick in the Morning with Roo, Titus & Rosie, The Midweek Rub with Dale “Daisy” Thomas and Jack Heverin, Lu & Jarch, and The Rush Hour with JB & Billy – with Cats legend Billy Brownless sure to fire up the faithful ahead of Grand Final weekend. Listeners will also be entertained by Australia’s most electric live music acts throughout the day, including The Living End, British India, and Kingswood.
On Grand Final Day, Triple M takes centre stage at the AFL Footy Festival, live outside the MCG. From midday, the Saturday Rub crew – James “JB” Brayshaw, Damien Barrett, Billy Brownless and Bernie Vince – will entertain the live crowd with their trademark humour, bold predictions, and unique mix of footy and fun. From the first bounce, Triple M’s award-winning commentary team will call every moment of the decider, bringing fans closer to the atmosphere, drama, and stories that define the last Saturday in September.
Triple M enters Grand Final week fresh off industry recognition at the Australian Football Media Awards (AFMA), where LiSTNR’s The Howie Games won Best Podcast (Football News/Analysis), Triple M Footy’s Midweek Rub took out Best Podcast (Football Entertainment), and Ruby Schleicher received the Clinton Grybas Emerging Talent Award. Triple M’s own Jason Dunstall was also honoured with AFMA Life Membership, cementing his legacy that began with Triple M Footy in 1999.
Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content, said: “Triple M is the AFL’s #1 audio broadcaster for a reason. We deliver more footy, more personality, and more passion than any other coverage. With the launch of Triple M Fest and our all-star call team lined up for the biggest game of the year, we’re giving fans a Grand Final week experience they won’t get anywhere else.”
Fans can win the last remaining exclusive tickets to Triple M Fest by entering via the Triple M website. And don’t miss a second of the action: coverage of the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final begins from midday, Saturday 27 September, live on Triple M and on demand via LiSTNR.
Triple M’s Saturday Rub:
- Announcers: James “JB” Brayshaw, Damien Barrett, Billy Brownless and Bernie Vince
Triple M’s 2025 AFL Grand Final Commentary Team:
- Callers: Mark Howard, Nathan Brown
- Special Comments: Kate McCarthy, Isaac Smith
- Boundary: Michael Roberts
- Stats: Ash Chua
Source: GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 5, 2025. Melbourne – Thursday 1800-2230, Friday 1800-2230, Saturday 1130-2230, Sunday 1300-1930. Adelaide – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1730-2200, Saturday 1100-2200, Sunday 1230-1900. Perth – Thursday 1600-2030, Friday 1600-2030, Saturday 0930-2030, Sunday 1100-1730. P10+ / P 10-69 / P25-54. Cume / Market Share %
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About Triple M:
For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia’s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide – including six digital stations – Triple M is renowned for delivering music’s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment.
Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country’s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale – to only name a few! Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.
