Triple M claims its 2026 AFL lineup boasts more than 5,000 combined AFL and AFLW games of experience.<\/p>\n
Triple M has confirmed its AFL commentary team for 2026, bringing together a mix of former premiership players, Brownlow medallists and experienced broadcasters across its national coverage.<\/p>\n
The broadcaster says its coverage will once again centre on what it describes as the distinctive sound of its commentary box, as it prepares to call every tackle and goal throughout the season.<\/p>\n
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Among those returning or joining the lineup in 2026 are Brian Taylor, James Brayshaw, Dale \u2018Daisy\u2019 Thomas, Kate McCarthy, Isaac Smith, Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes, Leigh Montagna, Jason \u2018The Chief\u2019 Dunstall, Erin Phillips, Mark \u2018Howie\u2019 Howard, Ruby Schleicher, Nathan Brown, \u2018Stevie J\u2019 Johnson, Shaun Burgoyne, Billy Brownless, Mark Ricciuto, Jess Webster, Simon Black, Sarah Hosking, Jay Clark and Xavier Ellis.<\/p>\n
They will be joined by Channel 7 chief football reporter and AFL Media Award winner Mitch Cleary, who has been added to the roster.<\/p>\n
According to Triple M, the combined experience of its 2026 commentary team includes more than 5,000 AFL and AFLW games, over 30 premierships and four Norm Smith Medals, along with multiple Coleman and Brownlow Medals. The network states it has been Australia\u2019s leading AFL audio broadcaster since 2004.<\/p>\n
In addition to live match coverage, Triple M and LiSTNR will offer a range of football programming and digital content in 2026. Listeners can access long-form interviews through The Howie Games on LiSTNR, stream shows via the dedicated Triple M Footy AFL feed and access new club-focused podcasts branded as Clubcasts.<\/p>\n
In Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, The Rush Hour with JB & Billy will continue to air on weekday afternoons featuring interviews and football news.<\/p>\n
The network\u2019s regular AFL programs are also set to return:<\/p>\n
Midweek Rub (Wednesday, 6pm): Leigh Montagna, Dale Thomas and Damian Barrett<\/p>\n
Thursday Rub (Thursday, 6pm): Jack Heverin, Isaac Smith, Kate McCarthy and Jay Clark<\/p>\n
Friday Huddle (Friday, 4pm): Mark \u2018Howie\u2019 Howard, Jason Dunstall, Nathan Brown and Damian Barrett<\/p>\n
Saturday Rub (Saturday, 11.30am): James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Damian Barrett and Bernie Vince<\/p>\n
Sunday Rub (Sunday, 1pm): Leigh Montagna, Nathan Brown, Mitch Cleary, Dale Thomas and Steve Johnson<\/p>\n
\u201cTriple M\u2019s AFL coverage is built on elite football knowledge and big personalities.<\/p>\n
Our 2026 lineup brings together premiership players, Brownlow medallists and some of the most experienced broadcasters in the country \u2013 it\u2019s passionate, fearless, and uniquely Triple M.<\/p>\n
We take the game seriously, but not ourselves, and it\u2019s why we\u2019ve remained the leading AFL audio broadcaster for more than two decades.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Ewan Giles, SCA Head of Sports Content, said.<\/p>\n
Coverage of every AFL match will air live and free across Triple M in 2026, with additional footy programming and live streaming available via LiSTNR.<\/p>\n
Triple M\u2019s 2026 AFL coverage will air live and free across Triple M and stream via LiSTNR throughout the 2026 season.<\/p>\n
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