{"id":33497,"date":"2025-07-30T22:35:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T22:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/33497\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T22:35:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T22:35:13","slug":"billy-brownless-joining-the-afls-best-commentators-to-call-legends-game-live-and-free-on-seven-and-7plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/33497\/","title":{"rendered":"Billy Brownless joining the AFL\u2019s best commentators to call Legends Game live and free on Seven and 7plus"},"content":{"rendered":"

A stable of elite and much-loved commentators have been revealed for the iconic Four\u2019N Twenty Legends Game for Prostate Cancer<\/a> on Thursday, August 28, at Melbourne\u2019s Marvel Stadium, live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.<\/p>\n

Seven favourites Brian Taylor, Matthew Richardson, Rebecca Maddern and Andy Maher will feature, while popular footy personality and former AFL great, Billy Brownless, and arguably Australian football\u2019s most iconic boundary rider, Robert \u2018Dipper\u2019 DiPierdomenico, will join the team to keep viewers entertained.<\/p>\n

More big names will be announced soon.<\/p>\n

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The much-anticipated State of Origin clash between Victoria and the All Stars is named in honour of football legend E.J Whitten, who passed away from prostate cancer 30 years ago.<\/p>\n

The event aims to raise much needed awareness and funds for prostate cancer through the Australian Prostate Centre, a world-class prostate cancer hub that brings together the best in care, treatments and collaborative research for Australian men and their families.<\/p>\n

\"SevenSeven favourite Brian Taylor will be among the big names calling the match. Credit: Seven<\/p>\n

Leading Victoria as captain is 7AFL expert commentator and Hawthorn legend, Luke Hodge, while AFL great and former 7NEWS Melbourne sport presenter, Tim Watson, will take the reins as coach.<\/p>\n

Representing the All Stars as captain is 7AFL expert commentator and St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt, with Hawthorn icon and Seven\u2019s House of Wellness host Shane Crawford set to coach.<\/p>\n

\"(L-R)(L-R) Tim Watson, Luke Hodge, Nick Riewoldt and Shane Crawford are leading the charge for the EJ Whitten Legends Game. Credit: Channel 7<\/p>\n

Seven Network\u2019s head of AFL and sport innovation, Gary O\u2019Keeffe, said the commentary team would add enormous value, fun and entertainment to the Legends Game.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Legends Game is a highlight on the AFL calendar and it will be great to see Brian Taylor, Matthew Richardson, Rebecca Maddern, Andy Maher, and Billy come together to bring viewers and footy fans all the excitement and action, live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Aussie men, with one in five estimated to be diagnosed in their lifetime.<\/p>\n

\"ShaneShane Crawford and Rebecca Maddern. Credit: Channel 7<\/p>\n

Funds raised through the match will help support patient care and vital research collaborations at the Australian Prostate Centre.<\/p>\n

The Australian Prostate Centre is part of the RULE Prostate Cancer not-for-profit charity.<\/p>\n

For more information or to donate, please visit www.legendsgame.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch the Legends Game for Prostate Cancer on Thursday August 28, 7pm AEST live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport<\/p>\n

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