A star-studded line-up of special guests came together today with AFL executives, media and key partners joining Fox Footy at the launch of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
Foxtel Group CEO Patrick Delany and AFL CEO Andrew Dillon were joined by a host of Fox Footy talent at the exclusive Beverly Rooftop in South Yarra, including Jason Dunstall, Garry Lyon, Kelli Underwood, Sarah Jones, Jack Riewoldt and Jonathan Brown.
Western Bulldogs captain and 2016 Premiership winner, Marcus Bontempelli and 2024 AFLW Best and Fairest winner, Adelaide Crows co-captain Ebony Marinoff fronted media while other prominent sporting figures such as Fox Cricket commentator Adam Gilchrist, Supercars driver Mark Winterbottom and boxer Michael Zerafa also attended.
Coming off a record-breaking 2024 season which was the most watched ever across Foxtel Group platforms, guests were treated to a preview of season 2025 which promises to be bigger and better than ever.
‘Super Saturday LIVE’ brings the best of live footy to subscribers and will see coverage and programming on Fox Footy from the first bounce to the final siren every Saturday. Fox Footy, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel, will be the only place to watch live AFL on a Saturday in Victoria and Tasmania for every round of the home and away season, and nationally for the first eight rounds.
For the first time, Fox Footy will also feature dedicated commentary teams on every match plus bespoke graphics and coverage in 4k, giving audiences more choice than ever before.
Guests at the launch were given a sneak peek of Kayo Sports’ latest TVC, starring three-time premiership player and friend of Fox Footy, Dustin Martin. The TVC, which also features Jack Riewoldt, Jonathon Brown, Dermott Brereton and Tayla Harris is set to debut Sunday, March 2.
After beating out more than 450 entrants from all over Australia in the Kayo Call Up competition, winner Jarra Davis was officially welcomed to the Fox Footy team. The 22-year-old from Gippsland will join the team on ‘Super Saturday LIVE’ to provide social insights and some behind-the-scenes fun from the ground.
Fox Sports Managing Director Steve Crawley said:
"Season 2024 was a record-breaking year for Fox Footy but with the greatest respect this season's coverage will be bigger and better. It's the only place where you can see every game of every round live, not to mention with the best callers and the best pictures, and we're ad-break free in play. Everyone at Fox Footy has been working hard to make sure we bring fans what they deserve - the best of the best. Bring it on!"
Fan favourites and marquee shows will return, with familiar faces joined by legends of the game:
- Hall of Famer Leigh Matthews and AFL greats Adam Simpson, Shaun Burgoyne and Tom Hawkins join the Fox Footy line-up for season 2025.
- Garry Lyon steps into the co-hosting seat alongside Gerard Whateley for AFL360, Monday to Wednesday at 6.30pm.
- Jack Riewoldt will host On The Couch alongside rotating experts Jonathan Brown, Nathan Buckley, Jordan Lewis and Leigh Montagna every Monday at 7.30pm.
- Respected journalist Lauren Wood will host the expert panel for Midweek Tackle, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7.30pm. Corbin Middlemas also joins the show and commentary team.
- Thursday Night Footy will be hosted by Sarah Jones alongside Jason Dunstall, David King and Leigh Montagna, with Mark Howard and Matt Hill on the call.
- Friday Night Footy will be hosted by Garry Lyon alongside Jonathan Brown, Nathan Buckley and Jordan Lewis, with the expert pairing of Gerard Whateley and Anthony Hudson calling the match.
- Kath Loughnan, Jack Riewoldt and David King will host ‘Super Saturday LIVE’ from the Fox Footy studios, with our commentary and special comments teams live from around the grounds.
- Bounce returns every Sunday after the footy, hosted by Jason Dunstall with Andrew Gaze, Cam Mooney, Ruby Schleicher, Ben Dixon and Bernie Vince.
- Following Bounce, trusted AFL voice Jay Clark will be joined by David King and Leigh Montagna for First Crack
The 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership season gets underway on Thursday, 6 March with 2024 Premiers Brisbane taking on Geelong.
Watch every game, of every round, with no ad-breaks during play LIVE and on-demand on Fox Footy, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.