Fremantle v West Coast live commentary guide: who is calling the AFL Derby and where to watch in the UK
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Fremantle v West Coast in the AFL’s Western Derby will be covered by a strong mix of local radio, free-to-air, and subscription broadcasters, with UK viewers able to watch on HBO Max or TNT Sports 5 via the world feed coverage. The match is listed for 24 July 2026, and the official broadcast details highlight a wide range of commentary teams across Australia and international platforms.
For British and global audiences, the key takeaway is that the game is available through the world feed, which means the same international production is being used by several outlets, including Fox Soccer Plus in the US, HBO Max in the UK, Sky Sport 8 in New Zealand, and TNT Sports 5 in the UK. That makes it one of the easiest AFL matches for overseas fans to follow, especially when comparing the main Australian broadcast options with the global feed.
The world feed commentary is led by Dwayne Russell and Adam Papalia, with former AFL stars Jordan Lewis and Will Schofield as co-commentators, and Kath Loughnan reporting. Russell is one of Australia’s most recognisable AFL voices, while Papalia has built a reputation as a versatile broadcaster across football coverage. Lewis and Schofield both bring recent player insight, which should add tactical detail and immediate post-career perspective to the match coverage.
On Fox Sports 3 and Kayo Sports, the broadcast also uses the world feed commentators, with Kath Loughnan presenting and Will Schofield appearing as pundit. Loughnan is a long-established sports presenter in Australia, known for her work across football and major events, while Schofield has become a familiar media voice since retiring from AFL football. Jon Ralph is also listed as reporter on that feed, bringing senior AFL news and analysis experience.
In Perth, 6PR will offer a strong local radio line-up with Karl Langdon and Mark Foreman as main commentators, Glen Jakovich and David Mundy as co-commentators, and Lee Spurr reporting. That is a particularly notable panel for derby listeners: Langdon is a seasoned broadcaster and former athlete, Jakovich is one of West Coast’s greats, and Mundy’s recent playing experience should make his analysis especially relevant. Spurr, meanwhile, adds another fresh post-playing perspective.
7+ / Channel 7 will be led by Ryan Daniels and Mark Readings. Daniels is best known as an AFL journalist and commentator with strong local knowledge of the West Australian game, while Readings has long been a dependable voice in football broadcasting. For viewers wanting a free-to-air option, this remains one of the most accessible ways to follow the derby.
ABC Sport will also provide live coverage, with Clint Wheeldon and Mitch Turner as main commentators, Sharrod Wellingham and Shane Woewodin as co-commentators, and Akash Fotedar reporting. The ABC team combines experienced calling with genuine player insight, particularly through Wellingham and Woewodin, both of whom can speak to the pace and pressure of AFL football from a professional playing background.
AFL Nation through the SEN App will feature Tim Gossage and Peter Vlahos alongside Peter Bell and Scott Cummings as co-commentators. Gossage and Vlahos are both well-known West Australian sports broadcasters, while Bell is a former Fremantle captain and Cummings is one of the Eagles’ most recognisable former forwards. That combination should make the derby coverage especially strong for listeners interested in history, rivalry, and match-ups.
The match itself is the famous Western Derby, the AFL rivalry between Fremantle and West Coast, one of the competition’s best-known local derbies.Western Derby background Optus Stadium in Perth is the venue listed in the broadcast information, reinforcing the game’s status as a major West Australian football event.
For UK viewers, the most relevant platforms are HBO Max and TNT Sports 5, both carrying the world feed, while Australian fans can choose between 7+, ABC Sport, 6PR, AFL Nation, and Fox Sports 3 / Kayo Sports. With so many commentary teams involved, the derby should be well served across television, radio, and streaming.
Article generated: 23 July 2026, 23:10 GMT