Melbourne’s leading station 3AW is set to deliver another season of unmatched AFL coverage in 2025. Returning to the commentary box are some of the game’s most respected voices and biggest names to deliver live expert analysis, play-by-play coverage, and in-depth discussions for footy fans.

The 3AW AFL 2025 line-up includes: 

• Thursday Night Football: Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Richardson, with callers Anthony Hudson and Bruce Eva.
• Friday Night Football: Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd, with callers Tim Lane and Matt Granland.
• Saturday Footy Preview: Tim Lane, Caroline Wilson, and Leigh Matthews set the stage for the day’s action.
• Saturday Early Game: Leigh Matthews and Joel Selwood, with callers Bruce Eva and Tony Leonard.
• Saturday Twilight Game: Tony Shaw and Libby Birch, with callers Matt Granland and Shane McInnes.
• Sunday Football: Tony Shaw and Matthew Richardson, with callers Bruce Eva and Matt Granland.

Adding to this year’s excitement, renowned journalist Laura Spurway will join the 3AW football team as the station’s first dedicated AFLW reporter, contributing to the Sunday coverage and appearing across all games.

Geelong champion Joel Selwood is joining the team rotating across all games. With his outstanding career as a player and captain, Joel brings all his footy knowledge fresh from the game to the 3AW team.

Additionally, Rory Sloane brings his wealth of experience to the broadcast team. Alongside his new role on Nine’s Sunday Footy Show, Sloane will be rotating into 3AW’s coverage, taking a seat next to AFL legend Leigh Matthews.

Along with our commentary teams and callers we also are thrilled to have back the boundary reporters Jacqui Reed and Carlton AFLW vice captain Abbie McKay.

Fans can also look forward to the return of the Eddie and Jimmy podcast in 2025, which will be publishing three episodes per week, available to listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and to watch on 9Now.

Luca Gonano, Head of 3AW Football, said: “With a team of AFL greats, seasoned broadcasters, fresh voices and innovation in the games future, 3AW is proud to continue its tradition of delivering the most  accurate, insightful and entertaining AFL coverage.”

Tune in for every key moment of the 2025 season, live on Melbourne’s own 3AW.

For further information, please contact:
Caitlin Lynch
Senior Communications Manager, Nine
clynch@nine.com.au

Wednesday, March 5, 2025