Where to watch AFL on 3AW: Jimmy Bartel, Matthew Lloyd and Sam McClure front Wide World of Sports coverage
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Where to watch AFL on 3AW: Jimmy Bartel, Matthew Lloyd and Sam McClure front Wide World of Sports coverage
3AW Melbourne is set to broadcast Wide World of Sports coverage of the AFL on 24 July 2026, with Jimmy Bartel presenting and Matthew Lloyd and Sam McClure among the pundits. For listeners in Melbourne and beyond, 3AW remains one of the most recognisable places to follow AFL radio coverage, especially on a night when Round 20 fixtures include Melbourne v Geelong at the MCG and Fremantle v West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium.[1][2][3]
The main appeal of this broadcast lies in the blend of experience and insight across the panel. Jimmy Bartel, a former Geelong premiership player and Brownlow medallist, has built a strong media reputation since retiring from elite football, bringing a calm, analytical style to presenting duties. Matthew Lloyd, the former Essendon spearhead, is known for direct, outspoken analysis and remains one of the most prominent voices in AFL commentary. Sam McClure is also well established in AFL media, particularly for his reporting and discussion of league news, creating a line-up that should appeal to listeners who want both opinion and context around the latest matches and talking points.
From a scheduling perspective, the fixture on Friday night adds extra relevance to radio coverage. AFL Round 20 features two headline games on 24 July, with Melbourne v Geelong listed at 7:40pm at the MCG and Fremantle v West Coast Eagles at 8:10pm at Optus Stadium.[1][2][3] That means 3AW’s programme is well placed to track live action, halftime analysis and reaction from around the league as the night unfolds.
For British and global readers following the Australian rules football competition, this is also a useful reminder that AFL radio remains a major way to stay across matches, particularly when time zones make live television viewing less convenient. The combination of a high-profile presenter in Bartel and experienced voices such as Lloyd and McClure gives the programme broad appeal for both dedicated supporters and casual listeners looking for informed AFL discussion.
The broadcast also sits within the wider interest in AFL’s media reach, with clubs and fixtures drawing attention across Australia and internationally. For background on the competition itself, readers can explore the official league site here: AFL.
With two matches on the Friday night schedule and a familiar 3AW panel in place, Wide World of Sports offers a strong option for anyone wanting AFL coverage with analysis, debate and live reaction from some of the game’s best-known media personalities.[1][3]
Article generated: 24 July 2026, 09:10 GMT