The latest Richmond v Essendon clash is set to be covered across a wide range of broadcasters, giving AFL fans in Australia and abroad plenty of ways to follow one of the league’s most storied rivalries. For British and global viewers, the key takeaway is that the match will be available via the world feed, while in Australia it will be carried on 7+ / Channel 7, ABC Sport, 3AW / FiveAA, AFL Nation / SEN, and BINGE / Fox Footy / Kayo Sports. If you are looking for the full radio and television commentary line-ups, this is the fixture where some of the competition’s most recognisable voices will be heard.

On the commercial radio side, Matt Granland will lead the call for 3AW in Melbourne, while Bruce Eva will head the commentary for FiveAA in Adelaide. Both stations have long been central to AFL broadcasting, with 3AW in particular a major part of Melbourne football culture. Joining the panel are former Essendon forward Matthew Lloyd, triple premiership Tiger and Brownlow medallist Jimmy Bartel, and journalist Sam McClure, with Jacqui Reed reporting from the ground.

For television viewers, Channel 7 will be fronted by James Brayshaw and Abbey Holmes. Brayshaw is one of the most familiar names in Australian sport media, having built a long broadcasting career across cricket, AFL and radio, while Holmes has emerged as one of the game’s most versatile modern presenters and analysts after a playing career with Adelaide and an increasingly prominent media presence. The Seven coverage will also feature Matthew Richardson, Dale Thomas and Chad Wingard as pundits, with Alister Nicholson and Xander McGuire among the reporters. The match commentary on Seven will use the world feed calling team.

The world feed itself will be led by James Brayshaw and Alister Nicholson, with Matthew Richardson and Dale Thomas again providing expert insight and Abbey Holmes plus Chad Wingard in reporting roles. For overseas audiences, that international feed is the most straightforward route to the game, offering a polished broadcast package built for viewers who may be following the AFL from the UK, Ireland, North America or elsewhere. More about the league’s broader competition structure can be found via the official AFL website.

ABC Sport will also have a strong call team in place, with Corbin Middlemas and Kelli Underwood as the main commentators. Underwood has long been a trailblazer in Australian sport media, becoming the first woman to call AFL on television and later establishing herself as one of the country’s most respected multi-code broadcasters. She will be joined by former Hawthorn, Richmond and Geelong coach Mick Malthouse and premiership Tiger Cameron Ling, while Tim Hodges will report. That mix of tactical expertise and modern commentary should make ABC’s coverage especially appealing to fans who like analysis as much as atmosphere.

On the radio network AFL Nation / SEN App / SEN1116, Tom Morris presents, with Dwayne Russell and Matt Hill sharing main commentary duties. Russell is one of the AFL’s best-known broadcasters, with a career spanning radio, television and live match calling, while Hill is widely regarded for his authoritative play-by-play work across multiple sports. The co-commentary team of Gerard Healy and Adam Simpson brings proven football intelligence, with Healy a former Brownlow medallist and Simpson a former West Coast premiership captain and coach.

For fans wanting a more entertainment-led broadcast, BINGE / Fox Footy / Kayo Sports has arguably the deepest bench of football voices. Anthony Hudson and Gerard Whateley will be the main commentators, while Garry Lyon and Shaun Burgoyne provide co-commentary. Lyon has long been a staple of AFL media as a former Melbourne captain and television presenter, while Burgoyne brings fresh insight from a decorated career that included four Hawthorn premierships and more than 400 AFL games. Reporters Brad Johnson, Eddie Betts and Jon Ralph add further depth to the Fox Footy coverage.

With a strong broadcast roster across radio, free-to-air television and streaming platforms, Richmond v Essendon is being treated as one of the standout fixtures of the round. Whether you prefer the familiar Melbourne radio rhythms of 3AW, the polished television presentation on Channel 7, or the extensive Fox Footy analysis, there is an option for every kind of AFL follower. For British and international audiences especially, the world feed offers the simplest and most direct way to watch the action as it unfolds.

Article generated: 22 May 2026, 10:41 GMT