As AFL aficionados anxiously await the 2023 Grand Final, Channel 9 and 9Now is preparing to indulge viewers from VIC, SA, & WA with an unparalleled week of programming that promises an engrossing mix of expert analysis, entertaining segments, and nostalgic journeys.
Footy Classified
The week’s exhaustive coverage commences with the critically-acclaimed Footy Classified on Tuesday, September 26, at 8.45pm. This segment intends to be a deep dive into the outcomes of the Preliminary Finals that have just transpired. Bringing their seasoned perspectives to the table are AFL commentators and pundits, Craig Hutchison, Caroline Wilson, Matthew Lloyd, and Kane Cornes.
The team will embark on a comprehensive examination of the strategies and plays, shining a light on key moments and potential turning points, all the while casting an analytical eye towards the Grand Final showdown at the iconic MCG on September 30.
A second helping of Footy Classified is slated for Wednesday, September 27 at 8.30pm, elevating the analysis quotient even further. Veteran broadcaster Eddie McGuire joins the panel alongside Matthew Lloyd, Damian Barrett, and Jimmy Bartel. Providing a holistic view, Alicia Muling will chip in with timely updates, ensuring fans are abreast with the latest developments, injuries, and team news from both Grand Final contenders.
Three Decades of the Grand Final Footy Show: A Retrospective
A significant highlight of the week is on Thursday, September 28, at 7.30pm, as Channel 9 celebrates 30 illustrious years of the Grand Final Footy Show. Since its inception in 1993, the show has cemented its place in AFL folklore. The special episode will serve as a time capsule, letting viewers reminisce the show’s standout moments from the iconic Rod Laver Arena broadcasts.
A segment that’s bound to grip viewers will spotlight Brendan Fevola’s Brownlow Street Talk saga – a significant event that had reverberating effects on his tenure with the Carlton Football Club. Yet, it’s not just controversies; fans can relish classic comedic and entertainment segments featuring legends like Sam Newman, Dermott Brereton, Billy Brownless, and Roland Rocchiccioli.
The retrospective promises exclusive content with Eddie McGuire, Shane Crawford, and James Hird revealing behind-the-scenes antics and tidbits from the past three decades.
Grand Final Eve My Room Telethon
The subsequent evening, Friday, September 29 at 7.30pm, is earmarked for a cause. The Grand Final Eve My Room Telethon returns, pairing The Sunday Footy Show’s stalwarts with the laudable My Room Children’s Cancer Charity in an earnest bid to amass funds for children grappling with cancer.
Spearheading this initiative will be Tony Jones, Nathan Brown, Matthew Lloyd, Kane Cornes, Damian Barrett, and Alicia Muling, alongside hosts Alicia Loxely and Clint Stanaway. The evening promises a blend of serious football talk, heartwarming stories of resilience, and top-tier entertainment. The acclaimed rock group, The Living End, is scheduled for a live studio performance, while the crew will be subject to a slew of exhilarating challenges and stunts.
Lending further gravitas to the evening are AFL icons Marcus Bontempelli, Andrew McGrath, Will Day, and Adam Tomlinson who will stand in solidarity with the cause. Comedian Peter Helliar, alias “Strauchanie”, is set to infuse some humour, ensuring the event strikes the right balance. This telethon won’t just be a treat for the ears and heart, but also for the eyes, as Nant Studio’s behemoth LED screen – the world’s largest – will be in action.
The Sunday Footy Show
Once the dust settles post the Grand Final, Sunday, October 1, at 10.00am, sees The Sunday Footy Show crew regrouping. They’ll serve a post-mortem of the Grand Final’s pivotal moments, conduct interviews with standout performers, and embark on a retrospective of the 2023 AFL season’s triumphs and tribulations. An interactive segment awaits viewers, with a chance for one lucky participant to clinch the title of Browny’s Quiz champion and pocket a $5,000 prize.
Boooo
What’s channel 9and channel 9?
Michael Butters ???
TV Blackbox in your story
You say channel 9 and 9 will have blanket coverage
Michael Butters apologies, it should be Channel 9 and 9Now
Any program with Kane Cornes on it should display a warning so that people with a brain know not to watch.
Ashley Baltetsch yeah but you could say that about this whole line up
No thanks
Just no to this. The AFL Footy Show have already ran its course and no one cares about it anymore.