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It’s time to relocate to Phillip Island

The Block, Australia’s favourite renovation show, celebrates 20 seasons this year in picturesque Phillip Island and premieres on Monday, August 12, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

Five fresh duos will walk into an abandoned resort and transform it into five luxury family holiday homes, once again designed by longtime Block architect Julian Brenchley. 

For the first time in Block history, one of our teams will grow in size when Haydn – one half of our Melbourne team – welcomes a beautiful baby girl in the first week of filming. Plus, will the pressure of this exacting build become too much for some?

The postcard backdrop of Phillip Island is the perfect location to celebrate this milestone season, and The Block will be showcasing all the Island has to offer, including the famous Penguin Parade, local attractions and the bustling retail sector.

Host Scott Cam is back for a remarkable 18th season and he’ll be joined by co-host Shelley Craft in her 17th season with The Block. 

Plus, Dan Reilly now takes on the role as sole foreman, and real estate director Marty Fox joins Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer for the all-important weekly room judging. Longtime foreman Keith Schleiger and veteran judge Neale Whitaker are stepping back from their duties this season, but both will be making special guest appearances during the show.

The Block teams relocating to Phillip Island are: 

  • Carpenter Jesse (29) and claims specialist Paige (27) – engaged couple from WA
  • Electrician Kristian (31) and restaurant manager Mimi (28) – newlyweds from SA
  • Plumber Ricky (34) and IT worker Haydn (37) – best mates from VIC
  • Events account director and furniture designerCourtney (32) and landscape business development manager Grant (29) – married couple from NSW
  • Hairdresser and business owner Kylie (37) and electrician and plumber Brad (32) – married parents from QLD

The 20th season of The Block will also be celebrated with a number of fan favourites returning to lend a helping hand for this monster build. And as this season builds to the nailbiting auction-day, a select group of Allstars will be helping these Blockheads to create something never seen on the Block before.

The returning Allstar Blockheads include: 
Steph and Gian (2023), Eliza and Liberty (2023), Jimmy and Tam (2020), Alisa and Lysandra (2013, 2014), Ronnie and Georgia (2020, 2021), Michael and Carlene (2014), Kyal and Kara (2014), Tom and Sarah-Jane (2022), Omar and Oz (2022), Dale and Sophie (2012) and Andy and Deb (2019). 

The Block premieres after the Olympic Games on Monday, August 12, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

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For further information, please contact:
Claudine Blondeau
Communications Manager, Nine Queensland 
cblondeau@nine.com.au

Monday, August 5, 2024

Australians fall in love with Paris 2024 as viewing records smashed

Paris is the city of love for Australian viewers, with the first week of Nine’s broadcast of the Olympic Games delivering Total Television reach of 17.5 million, the highest weekly reach in VOZ history.

As Team Australia experiences a gold rush from the pool and the rapids to the BMX track and tennis court, viewers have flocked to round-the-clock coverage on Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now.

Since the Opening Ceremony on July 27, the Olympics has contributed to a daily average National Total TV Reach of 10.5 million viewers across Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now.

The Olympics to date (July 24 – August 3) has reached 17.5 million people across Total TV Nationally, with Paris 2024 particularly resonating with Australians aged 16-39. This demo has busted media myths and confirmed that under 40s turn to live broadcast, live streaming and on demand television for unifying cultural moments. Only FTA television does this.

The first week of the Olympics saw 9Now attract the highest daily share in VOZ history in the key demo of People 16-39, and a weekly National Total TV Reach for this demographic of over 4.8 million. In the crucial demographic of People 25-54, more than 7.3 million have tuned into Nine’s coverage this week [Sunday 28 July – Saturday 3 August].

From Sunday 28 July – Saturday, August 3, Broadcast Television has reached a National TV audience of 15 million, the highest ever weekly reach for Nine.

Australians have embraced 9Now like never before. With more than 40 Live streams, on demand and live streaming of Channel 9 and 9Gem, the platform has 17% incremental reach with 2.6 million viewers solely watching the Olympics via 9Now.

Michael Stephenson, Nine’s Chief Sales Officer, said: “Paris 2024 is the streaming Olympics and it is the most addressable media event we have ever seen.”

“More importantly, the Olympic Games have proven what most people already know – the power of Total Television. Marketers that use live broadcast TV in combination with the growth in live streaming and on demand TV are delivering better results. It’s that simple. And the best bit, this isn’t an Olympics thing, you can do this every single day with every single campaign!”

The first week of the Games saw 9Now record the highest weekly reach against all broadcasters in VOZ history, reaching more than 6 million Australians [Sunday 28 July – Saturday 3 August].

The 40 live streams on 9Now have reached over 4.1 million people throughout the Olympic Games, with the most popular sports Basketball, Swimming and Equestrian. Over 1.5 million in the People 16-39 demo have been reached via these live streams, and account for almost one half of viewing for Skateboarding and Gymnastics.

Almost 7.5 million total people were reached nationally in July on 9Now – the highest monthly BVOD reach against commercial broadcasters in VOZ history – with nearly 1 in 3 people aged 16-39 in Australia reached (29.8%).

Overall, the highest rating session of the week was on Day 2, with the Night Session attracting a National Total TV Reach of 5.741m and a National Average Audience of 2.332m. This session featured Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus qualifying for the semi-finals of the Women’s 200m Freestyle.

Nine’s broadcast of Paris 2024 has captivated viewers, as our athletes unite the nation. All up, Australian commercial broadcasters achieved the highest weekly Total TV reach in VOZ history last week, reaching 19.2 million Australians.

Hamish Turner, Director of Programming and 9Now, said: “The Olympics is a cultural phenomenon that transcends sport and brings all Australians together at unprecedented scale. The diverse and sustained consumption across all platforms is truly unique.”

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG
AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW  

For further information, please contact:
Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au 

Monday, August 5, 2024

Legendary cycling commentator Phil Liggett announces he has commentated his final Olympics

The world’s most authoritative voice of cycling, Phil Liggett, has announced he has called his last Olympic Games during an interview with Eddie McGuire. 

Known affectionately as the ‘Voice of Cycling’ Liggett has been a mainstay of Olympic cycling commentary, with Paris being his 17th Games.

Liggett – who turns 81-years-old the same day as the Closing Ceremony – called his final Olympic event Sunday in Paris with the Women’s Road Race. While he may have commentated on his final Games, retirement isn’t on the cards quite just yet.

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG
AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW  

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Monday, August 5, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 7 schedule highlights

Nearing the halfway mark of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 as Australia’s gold rush continues, we head into a mammoth slate of sports on Day 7, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now. 

The race is on as the Athletics Track and Field officially gets underway with its opening day at Stade de France. Competing in the first five events in the Men’s Decathlon is Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Ashley Moloney, in the Women’s High Jump Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Nicola Olyslagers will be looking to one-up her best in Paris alongside fellow Aussie Eleanor Patterson, as well as round one of the Women’s 100m with Ella Connolly and Bree Masters.

From the track over to the pool, the action doesn’t stop, with gold medalist and Queen of the Backstroke Kaylee McKeown looking toward her next event, the 200m Individual Medley. All eyes will also be on the 800m Freestyle with gold medalist Ariarne Titmus joining forces in this event against Lani Pallister.

In the rowing, Annabelle McIntyre and Jessica Morrison will be fighting for redemption and a place on the podium in the Women’s Pair Final, after missing out on a medal in this event in Tokyo 2020.  

It’s a family affair as the Fox sisters take over the water both competing in the new Olympic discipline of Kayak Cross in the Canoe Slalom. After already securing two gold medals, Jess Fox will be looking to pull off the ultimate feat of a treble, alongside her sister Noemie Fox who is making her Olympic Games debut. 

In the team sports, the Boomers face Greece for their next game, the Kookaburras take on India in the Men’s Hockey and the Stingers are up against Canada in the Women’s Water Polo.  

Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.

DAY 7 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
FRIDAY AUGUST 2
5.00PMMEN’S GOLF – ROUND 2 
Featuring Australians Min Woo Lee, Jason Day 
5.30PMBASKETBALL 3X3 WOMEN’S – AUSTRALIA v AZERBAIJAN 
5.30PMROWING – PAIR & DOUBLE SCULLS FINALS 
Featuring Australians Annabelle McIntyre & Jess Morrison (Women’s Pair Final) 
6.00PMATHLETICS – DAY SESSION 
Featuring Australians Ash Moloney & Daniel Golubovic (Men’s Decathlon), Nicole Olyslager & Elanor Patterson (Women’s High Jump), Olli Hoare, Adam Spencer & Stew McSweyn (Men’s 1500m), Ella Connolly & Bree Masters (Women’s 100m) 
7.00PMSWIMMING HEATS 
Featuring Australians Kaylee McKeown & Ella Ramsey (200m Medley), Matthew Temple & Ben Armbruster (100m Butterfly), Ariarne Titmus & Lani Pallister (800m Freestyle), 4x100m Mixed Medley (Team Australia) 
7.00PMDIVING 
8.00PMTENNIS – MEN’S SINGLES SEMI FINALS 
8.00PMWOMEN’S TRAMPOLINING – QUALIFICATION & FINALS 
8.30PMBASKETBALL 3X3 WOMEN’S – AUSTRALIA v SPAIN 
9.15PM MEN’S HOCKEY – AUSTRALIA v INDIA 
9.30PMMEN’S BASKETBALL – AUSTRALIA v GREECE 
10.00PMWOMEN’S WATER POLO – AUSTRALIA v CANADA
10.00PMEQUESTRIAN – JUMPING TEAM FINAL
11.30PMCANOE SLALOM – WOMEN’S & MEN’S KAYAK CROSS TT 
Featuring Australians Jess Fox, Noemie Fox, Tim Anderson, Tristan Carter  
11.30PMBOXING 
Featuring Australian Teremoana Teremoana (Men’s 92kg Quarterfinal) 
 SATURDAY AUGUST 3
1.30AM – 6.00AMATHLETICS – NIGHT SESSION 
Featuring Australians Ash Moloney & Daniel Golubovic (Men’s Decathlon), Rose Davies, Lauren Ryan & Izzi Batt-Doyle (Women’s 5000m), Taryn Gollshewski (Women’s Discus), Abbey Caldwell, Catriona Bisset & Claudia Hollingworth (Women’s 800m), 4x400m Mixed Relay Heats 
2.00AMMEN’S TRAMPOLINING – QUALIFICATION & FINALS 
Featuring Australian Brock Batty 
4.00AMBMX RACING – MEN’S & WOMEN’S SEMI FINAL AND FINAL 
4.30AM – 6.00AMSWIMMING FINALS 

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Friday, August 2, 2024

NRLW set to dazzle as women’s sport takes centre stage

As women’s sports takes centre stage in Nine’s exclusive coverage of the Paris Olympics, the NRLW promises an exhilarating weekend of top-tier action for the Harvey Norman Women In League Round, with every game live and free on the 9Network.

It starts on Saturday from 11.00am with the defending premiers, Newcastle Knights, playing their first home game at GIO Stadium, against the Canberra Raiders. Both teams are brimming with confidence: Knights hooker Olivia Higgins has scored three tries in her last four games, while Raiders winger Madison Bartlett has four from her past three home games.

Next up, at 12.30pm, the Gold Coast Titans meet the Wests Tigers, aiming to extend the Tigers’ losing streak in Queensland.

For a full preview of the weekend games, the Westpac NRLW Wrap from 10.30am on Saturday morning, with Emma Lawrence, Ruan Sims, Allana Ferguson and Marlee Silva, will bring viewers all the latest news in the women’s game.

Then in triple-treat Sunday, Allianz Stadium will host a big double-header: Eels v Sharks, both first-round victors, followed by Roosters v Broncos, both chasing their first win of the season.

The weekend concludes with the third Sunday arvo game: the Cowboys at home to the Dragons in Townsville. The Cowboys need to bounce back after conceding 128 points in their last three home games. For the Dragons, fullback Teagan Berry will be out to add to her tally of 14 tries in her last 12 NRLW appearances.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 3

RAIDERS V KNIGHTS

TITANS V WESTS TIGERS

Sunday, August 4

EELS V SHARKS

ROOSTERS V BRONCOS

COWBOYS V DRAGONS  

NRLW ROUND 2
FROM SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, AT 10.30AM AEST
LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK

Follow NRLW on Nine on Instagram, Facebook & X

For further information, please contact:
Claudine Blondeau
Communications Manager, Nine Queensland 
cblondeau@nine.com.au

Thursday, August 1, 2024

NRL on Nine celebrates Women in League Round

As our Aussie athletes shine in Nine’s record-breaking Olympics coverage, the NRL is set to add more excitement with the Harvey Norman Women In League Round, live and free on the 9Network.

The round begins with Thursday Night Footy when the confident Cowboys swagger into Leichhardt Oval to play the struggling Tigers, who need to saddle up big time in defence to keep the high-scoring visitors in check.

Friday Night Footy will light up Perth as the Roosters play their first game there since 1995 when they meet Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins. They are fighting to stay in the top eight while the Roosters sit comfortably in the top four. Victory could come down to two of the best wingers in the competition: Dolphin Jamayne Isaako who snared a hat-trick in Perth last year, and Roosters flyer Dominic Young, with six tries in his last five games on the end of a backline that oozes class.

Danika Mason will lead the NRL on Nine coverage live from Perth, with analysis from Andrew Johns and Billy Slater. Peter Psaltis will call the game while Brad Fittler lends his expert insights from the sideline.

Sunday Arvo Footy will come from a packed house at Belmore Sports Ground when the Bulldogs attack the Canberra Raiders. The Dogs are undefeated at home this season, but the Raiders have had their measure in winning their last nine encounters. Raiders prop Josh Papalii will celebrate his 300th NRL appearance, while try-scoring Bulldogs second-rower Viliame Kikau looms as a potent danger man.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 1
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – COWBOYS V TIGERS

Friday, August 2
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – ROOSTERS V DOLPHINS

Sunday, August 4
SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – BULLDOGS V RAIDERS

HOSTPLUS QLD CUP – From 2.10pm. Ipswich Jets v Mackay Cutters, available on the 9Now pop-up channel live and free.

NRL ON NINE: WOMEN IN LEAGUE
ROUND ON THE 9NETWORK
LIVE & FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD, 9GOHD & 9NOW

Follow NRL on Nine on Instagram, Facebook & X 

For further information, please contact:
Claudine Blondeau
Communications Manager, Nine Queensland 
cblondeau@nine.com.au

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 6 schedule highlights

Men’s Golf will get Day 6 of Paris 2024 into swing, while Kaylee McKeown dives back in to continue her mission to become Australia’s most decorated Olympian, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.

Round 1 of the Men’s Golf is first up featuring Australia’s Min Woo Lee and Jason Day, who will take on the challenging Golf National course.

Under the breathtaking backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, Australia’s men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams take to the sand as the preliminary rounds continue. Sydney 2000 gold medallist and expert commentator Kerri Pottharst is joined by Todd Woodbrodge to call the games exclusively for the 9Network.

In the pool, Kaylee McKeown’s chase for greatness continues in the semi-finals of the 200m backstroke. Having already claimed her third individual gold medal in the 100m backstroke, McKeown now is within striking distance of the all-time Australian Olympic record of four individual gold medals. And don’t miss the Women’s 4x200m freestyle relay final.

After an upset opening game loss, the Opals are back on court, when they look to bounce back against Canada in their second game of the group stages.

Plus a huge day of hockey pits the Kookaburras in a Trans-Tasman battle against New Zealand, and the Hockeyroos meet Argentina.

Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.

DAY 6 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
THURSDAY AUGUST 1
3.30PMATHLETICS – MEN’S & WOMEN’S 20KM WALK 
Featuring Australians Rhydian Cowley, Kyle Swan, Declan Tingay, Jemima Montag, Olivia Sandery, Rebecca Henderson  
5.00PMBASKETBALL 3X3 WOMENS – AUSTRALIA v CHINA 
5.00PMMEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL – AUSTRALIA v GERMANY & QATAR
5.00PMMEN’S GOLF – ROUND 1
Featuring Australians Jason Day, Min Woo Lee 
5.30PMROWING – SINGLE SCULLS, DOUBLE SCULLS, FOUR FINALS 
6.30PMMEN’S HOCKEY – AUSTRALIA v NEW ZEALAND 
7.00PMSWIMMING HEATS 
Featuring Australians Kaylee McKeown & Jaclyn Barclay (200m Backstroke), Cam McEvoy & Ben Armbruster (50m Freestyle), Tommy Neil & William Petric (200m Medley) 
7.00PMBOXING 
7.00PMEQUESTRIAN – JUMPING TEAM QUALIFIER 
Featuring Australians Edwina Tops-Alexander, Hilary Scott, Thaisa Erwin 
8.00PMTENNIS – MEN’S SINGLES QUARTER FINALS & WOMEN’S SINGLES SEMI FINALS 
9.00PMBASKETBALL 3V3 WOMENS – AUSTRALIA v USA 
10.00PMWOMEN’S BASKETBALL – AUSTRALIA v CANADA 
11.00PMMEN’S WATER POLO – AUSTRALIA v FRANCE 
11.30PMCANOE SLALOM – MEN’S K1 FINALS 
FRIDAY AUGUST 2
12.00AMWOMEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL – AUSTRALIA v CANADA 
2.00AMGYMNASTICS – WOMEN’S ALL-AROUND FINAL 
4.00AMBMX RACING – MEN’S & WOMEN’S QUARTER FINALS 
Featuring Australians Izaac Kennedy, Lauren Reynolds, Saya Sakakibara 
4.15AMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – AUSTRALIA v ARGENTINA 
4.30AM – 6.30AMSWIMMING FINALS

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Nine’s unrivalled digital cross platform reach proves a golden moment for brands during Paris 2024

As the Olympic Games Paris 2024 provides some truly remarkable images of athletes competing in one of the most beautiful settings for a Games, Australians have turned to Nine’s unparalleled digital cross-platform ecosystem in unprecedented numbers. 

Utilising Nine’s unique set of cross platform digital audiences, advertisers are now experiencing the halo effect of being part of big cultural moments that unite Australians.

From Nine’s broadcast TV and 9Now, to nine.com.au and WWOS.com to the smh.com.au, theage.com.au, afr.com and Nine’s audio sites, there has been substantial across-the-board rise in digital consumption of some of Australia’s most known brands.

Total Nine Publishing has recorded 69.2 million page views since the Games began [24/07 – 30/07] while nine.com.au has attracted 6.1 million page views. 

Meanwhile, 9Now’s offering of live streaming and 40 FAST channels of Paris 2024 has recorded 1.3 billion minutes during the same period. The FTA BVOD platform has provided 18% incremental reach, with nearly 50% of those who have watched the Olympics solely via 9Now being aged 18-39.  

With Nine’s coverage of the Olympics now reaching a National Total TV reach of 15.6 million Australians, brands who have campaigns across Nine’s premium channels are reaping the benefits of reaching audiences at scale.

A world first united media content ecosystem has allowed brands to reach huge audiences at scale in a campaign window that has stretched nearly 10 months called the Road to Paris. 

Utilising Nine’s 20 million signed in users, brands can connect with audiences like never before. Nine’s first party data set has 68 different segments and nine Games verticals.

“The Olympic Games is simply the biggest digital event we’ve ever seen,” said Nine’s Director of Sales – Sport Matthew Granger. “Whether it be through streaming or through our premium digital brands, our multi platform content ecosystem is delivering a highly engaged premium environment for our partners at a massive scale, one that only Nine can provide as part of the greatest show on earth.” 

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG
AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW  

For further information, please contact:
Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au 

Thursday, August 1, 2024

9Network Olympic experts preview blockbuster Day 5 of Paris 2024

The 9Network’s expert commentators have handed down their verdict of a huge Day 5 of action of Paris 2024, with predictions that tonight is shaping up to be the biggest night of the Games in the pool where Kyle Chalmers could lay claim to be ‘one of the greatest sprinters in history.’ 

Finals action in the pool places Mollie O’Callaghan, King Kyle Chalmers and Shayna Jack on centre stage in the high octane 100m freestyle events, plus Zac Stubblety-Cook out to defend his 200m breaststroke gold medal from Tokyo. 

Olympic gold medallist and 9Network swimming expert, Giaan Rooney, said: “This is shaping up as one of the biggest nights for Australia in the pool in Paris for so many reasons.”

“After her maiden individual Olympic gold in the 200m freestyle, and her lead off leg in the 4 x 100 free on night one being the fastest time in the world this year, Mollie’s confidence will be sky high, while Shayna is a woman on a mission after a history that would have buried most athletes. Expect Shayna to fight her way into medal contention with the grit she has so consistently displayed.

“While for Kyle Chalmers, if he can pull off victory in the Men’s 100m Freestyle, he will go down as one of the greatest sprinters in history.

“Zac is one of Australia’s most unheralded champions. Here to defend his Olympic Gold Medal in the 200m Breaststroke, he has flown under the radar leading into Paris but knows how to perform when it counts.”

The Matildas meet the USA in their final group game
Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images

After their heart stopping last gasp win against Zambia, the Matildas face a goliath of women’s football when they meet the U.S.A in their must win final game of the group stages.

Former Australian representative and Channel 9 Women’s football expert, Grace Gill, said: “The final group game against the USA is a monumental task. The Matildas have only beaten them once in their history and the current USA side is looking incredibly sharp under Emma Hayes. 

“I’d expect an adjustment to how the Matildas approach this game, whether that’s in personnel, tactics or both. 

“I’m looking forward to seeing those changes and hopefully what is the Matildas best performance yet. Undoubtedly it’s going to be an incredible challenge to overcome, but the Matildas love a challenge and put their best foot forward as the underdogs.”

Alex Cullen will have exclusive Australian broadcast access to the stadium in Marseille for the big game, to cover all the action and reaction, live and free on the 9Network.

Jess Fox is back in action chasing her second Paris 2024 gold medal
Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

With one gold medal already hanging around her neck, Jess Fox has her eyes set on defending her Canoe Slalom C1 title from Tokyo 2020, in the high charged women’s finals.  

9Network Canoe Slalom expert, Richard Fox, said from France: “The C1 Women’s event promises to be a tightly fought final, like the kayak event, with German Elena Lilik, Czech Gabriela Satkova and Tokyo silver medallist, Mallory Franklin of Great Britain the main challengers to Jess Fox world number 1 and defending champion.”

The Hockeyroos take on the USA 
By Rebecca Greiner – Getty Images

Plus the Hockeyroos will take the next step on their Parisian path in Women’s Hockey, this time against the USA.

9Network Women’s Hockey expert and former Hockeyroos player, Georgie Parker said. “The hockeyroos will take plenty out of their comprehensive win against Great Britain with our seven Olympic debutants settling in. The USA are a notoriously fit and physical team which wewill most definitely be able to match. 

“Australia’s defence is the area we need to tidy up most. We were exposed a few too many times in our opening matches, so I’m sure the group will look at this and make sure there are less counter attack opportunists against a fast paced USA side.”

Also featured

  • Logan Martin in the Men’s BMX freestyle final
  • Aussie stingers women’s Water Polo against the Netherlands
  • The Men’s and Women’s triathlon
  • Rowing Women’s Quadruple/Four Sculls
  • The final of the Women’s trap shooting
  • 3 x 3 Women’s basketball
Tony Gustavsson, Hayley Raso and Alex Cullen in Marseille ahead of Matildas v USA
9Network Canoe Slalom expert Richard Fox calls his daughters gold medal in Paris

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 5 schedule highlights

Australia’s storm towards more medals turns on in Day 5 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, live and free on the 9Network and on 9Now. 

Settle in for a feast at the pool, where the highly anticipated men’s and women’s 100m Freestyle Finals will reach their peak and have viewers on the edge of their seats. 

Elsewhere, Jess Fox returns to the water aiming for her second gold medal in Paris, and to reclaim her title in her signature event, C1 of the Canoe Slalom. 

The Matildas, fresh off the back of their exhilarating nail biting showdown against Zambia, face the ultimate pressure test as they look to qualify through the group stage in their final match against one of the most successful women’s teams in the world, USA. 

On the BMX Freestyle course, Logan Martin will have to pull out all the tricks in the hopes of securing a second gold medal, in defence of his Tokyo 2020 win, alongside fellow Aussie Natalya Diehm hoping to claim her first in the women’s event. 

In addition, the Hockeyroos look to continue their unbeaten run in both their next match ups against USA and Great Britain. 

Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.

DAY 5 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
WEDNESDAY JULY 31
4.00PMWOMEN’S TRIATHLON 
Featuring Australians Natalie Van Coevorden, Sophie Linn 
5.30PMROWING – PAIR, DOUBLE SCULLS SEMI FINALS AND QUAD SCULLS FINAL 
6.00PMJUDO – WOMEN’S 70KG ELIMINATIONS 
Featuring Australian Aoife Coughlan 
6.45PMMEN’S TRIATHLON
Featuring Australian Matt Hauser
7.00PMSWIMMING HEATS 
Featuring Australians Ella Ramsey & Jenna Strautch (200m Breaststroke), Bradley Woodward & Se-Bom Lee (200m Backstroke), Lizzie Dekkers & Abbey Connor (200m Butterfly) 
7.00PMDIVING – WOMEN’S 10M SYNCHRONISED PLATFORM FINAL
7.00PMBOXING 
8.00PMTENNIS – MEN’S THIRD ROUND & WOMEN’S QUARTER FINALS
9.10PMBMX FREESTYLE – MEN’S & WOMEN’S FINAL 
Featuring Australians Natalya Diehm & Logan Martin 
9.15PMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – AUSTRALIA v USA 
10.00PMWOMEN’S WATER POLO – AUSTRALIA v NETHERLANDS 
11.30PMCANOE SLALOM – WOMEN’S C1 FINALS 
Featuring Australian Jess Fox 
11.30PMSHOOTING – WOMEN’S TRAP FINAL 

THURSDAY AUGUST 1
12.00AMJUDO – WOMEN’S 70KG FINALS 
1.30AMGYMNASTICS – MEN’S ALL AROUND FINAL 
Featuring Australian Jesse Moore 
1.30AMBASKETBALL 3V3 WOMEN’S – AUSTRALIA v GERMANY 
3.00AMWOMEN’S FOOTBALL – AUSTRALIA v USA 
3.00AMWOMEN’S FOOTBALL – ZAMBIA v GERMANY 
4.15AMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – AUSTRALIA v GREAT BRITAIN 
4.30AM – 6.45AMSWIMMING FINALS 
5.00AMBASKETBALL – USA v SOUTH SUDAN 

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Wednesday, July 31, 2024