Dermott Brereton returns to Nine as network launches new AFL season lineup<\/p>\n
The Nine Network is launching its 2026 AFL season coverage with a refreshed lineup of football programs \u2014 headlined by the return of Hawthorn premiership great Dermott Brereton to the broadcaster.<\/p>\n
Brereton, a five-time premiership player with Hawthorn, will rejoin Nine with guest appearances across its AFL shows this season.<\/p>\n
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His return marks a notable addition to the network\u2019s football commentary lineup ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n
According to the network, Brereton will appear across several programs during the year as part of the broader Footy on Nine coverage.<\/p>\n
Nine\u2019s weekly schedule will again feature multiple AFL discussion shows across television and digital platforms.<\/p>\n
The long-running AFL Sunday Footy Show returns for its 33rd season, airing in its traditional Sunday morning slot.<\/p>\n
Hosted by Tony Jones, the program features Matthew Lloyd, Damian Barrett, Nathan Brown, Rory Sloane and Jess Webster reviewing the weekend\u2019s action and previewing the matches ahead.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile Footy Classified will again run as a two-night program, with separate panels across Monday and Tuesday nights.<\/p>\n
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The Monday night edition will be hosted by Sam McClure, alongside Matthew Lloyd, Damian Barrett and Jimmy Bartel, examining the major issues and fallout from the weekend\u2019s AFL matches.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday nights, Eddie McGuire will lead the panel with James Hird and Callum Twomey discussing the latest developments from across the league.<\/p>\n
Away from broadcast television, Footy Furnace will continue in 2026 with James Hird and Jimmy Bartel, streaming exclusively on YouTube and 9Now.<\/p>\n
The show will expand to three weekly episodes, including a preview program on Wednesday nights, a discussion show on Sunday mornings, and a wrap-up episode on Sunday nights covering the full round of football.<\/p>\n
Another program returning to the schedule is Players, which will see Felix von Hofe hosting three AFL players each week for discussion and lighter moments.<\/p>\n
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