Triple M AFL Commentary Roars Back with Elite 2026 Team
The electrifying atmosphere of the Triple M AFL commentary box is poised for a triumphant return in 2026, as the network assembles an unparalleled team of football's most iconic voices, biggest personalities, and sharpest analytical minds. This star-studded line-up promises to bring listeners every spine-tingling moment of the upcoming season, delivering coverage that fans have come to love and expect from Australia's leading AFL audio broadcaster.
Unrivalled Experience and Talent on Display
Joining the Triple M commentary roster in 2026 is a formidable array of stars, including renowned figures such as Brian Taylor, James Brayshaw, Dale Thomas, Kate McCarthy, Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes, Erin Phillips, Mark Howard, Stevie Johnson, Shaun Burgoyne, Billy Brownless, Mark Ricciuto, Simon Black, Sarah Hosking, and Xavier Ellis. This impressive group will be further enhanced by the addition of Channel 7's chief AFL reporter and AFL Media Award winner, Mitch Cleary.
With over 5000 AFL and AFLW games played collectively, more than 30 premierships, four Norm Smith Medals, and multiple Coleman and Brownlow medals among them, Triple M's commentary team offers unmatched experience, fearless opinions, and a genuine passion for the game. It is this commitment to excellence that has solidified Triple M's position as Australia's premier AFL audio broadcaster since 2004.
Expanded Footy Content Across Platforms
Triple M and LiSTNR are providing fans with more ways than ever to engage with their footy fix. Listeners can tune into LiSTNR's The Howie Games for in-depth interviews with the sport's biggest stars, stream all their favourite AFL shows through the dedicated Triple M Footy AFL feed, or explore LiSTNR's new Clubcasts—bite-sized podcasts tailored for specific clubs.
In regions such as Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia, The Rush Hour with JB & Billy continues to deliver daily footy interviews, breaking news, and classic Triple M entertainment every weekday afternoon.
Leadership Insights and Flagship Shows
SCA head of sports content, Ewan Giles, emphasised that Triple M's AFL coverage is built on a foundation of elite football knowledge and big personalities. He stated, "Our 2026 line-up brings together premiership players, Brownlow medallists, and some of the most experienced broadcasters in the country—it's passionate, fearless, and uniquely Triple M. We take the game seriously, but not ourselves, and it's why we've remained the leading AFL audio broadcaster for more than two decades."
Triple M's flagship AFL shows are set to return in 2026 with a robust schedule:
- Midweek Rub (Wednesday, 6pm): Featuring Leigh Montagna, Dale Thomas, and Damian Barrett.
- Thursday Rub (Thursday, 6pm): Hosted by Jack Heverin, Isaac Smith, Kate McCarthy, and Jay Clark.
- Friday Huddle (Friday, 4pm): With Mark 'Howie' Howard, Jason Dunstall, Nathan Brown, and Damian Barrett.
- Saturday Rub (Saturday, 11:30am): Led by James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Damian Barrett, and Bernie Vince.
- Sunday Rub (Sunday, 1pm): Featuring Leigh Montagna, Nathan Brown, Mitch Cleary, Dale Thomas, and Steve Johnson.
Fans can catch every AFL game live and free in 2026 on Triple M, along with dedicated footy shows across the network and live streaming available on LiSTNR.
