Who is commentating Western Bulldogs v Richmond? Where to watch AFL Round 20 in the UK and abroad
Match date:
Western Bulldogs v Richmond in AFL Round 20 is set for Saturday 25 July at Marvel Stadium, with the bounce listed at 7:40pm AEST. In the UK, the match is being shown on HBO Max and TNT Sports 5, while the international world feed also underpins coverage across several broadcasters, including ABC Australia in Asia-Pacific and Fox Soccer Plus in the US.[1][2][3]
The game has been confirmed on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports in Australia, with Richmond’s official match hub also noting Fox Footy coverage from 7:30pm and live streaming on Kayo.[1][3] If you are checking from Britain, that TNT Sports 5 slot is the key linear TV option, while HBO Max provides an additional UK streaming route for viewers who prefer on-demand access.[1][2]
The world feed is led by Matt Hill and Corbin Middlemas, with David King and Jack Riewoldt joining as co-commentators, and Kath Loughnan and Eddie Betts among the reporters.[3] That is a notably strong line-up: Hill is one of Australian sport’s most recognisable play-by-play voices, Middlemas is a long-established AFL broadcaster, King is widely known as a former North Melbourne premiership player turned elite analyst, and Riewoldt finished his Richmond career as a club great before moving into media.[3]
Fox Footy and Kayo Sports will use the world feed commentary, with Kath Loughnan presenting and David King and Jack Riewoldt providing punditry, alongside Jay Clark reporting.[3] Loughnan is a familiar face across AFL coverage and has built a reputation as a polished studio presenter, while King and Riewoldt bring contrasting perspectives from analysis and recent elite playing experience.[3]
ABC Sport will offer a separate call with Matt Clinch, Andrew Mayes and former Western Bulldogs premiership player Nathan Burke, plus reporter Ian Cohen.[3] Burke’s background as a hard-running defender and club veteran gives that broadcast a strong Bulldogs-flavoured tactical lens, while Clinch and Mayes are both experienced AFL voices on radio and digital coverage.[3]
For radio listeners, AFL Nation via the SEN App and SEN1116 in Melbourne will feature John Donohoe, Jo Wotton and Josh Jenkins.[3] Jenkins, a former Adelaide forward, adds recent player insight, while Donohoe and Wotton continue SEN’s established match-call format across AFL coverage.[3]
LiSTNR / Triple M will be led by Tim Solly and Theo Doropoulos, with Leigh Montagna as co-commentator, Peter Hooley reporting and Ash Chua handling statistics.[3] Montagna, a St Kilda premiership player and respected analyst, is particularly valuable on tactical detail and in-game trends, which should make that feed appealing for fans who want deeper breakdowns.[3]
The National Indigenous Radio Service coverage features Ron Rogers, Robbie AhMat and Chris Egan.[3] That makes the fixture accessible through a distinct Indigenous-led broadcast perspective, which is especially relevant given the match’s Cultural Heritage Match branding at Marvel Stadium.[3]
The fixture itself also fits a broader storyline: Western Bulldogs have been listed as strong favourites in several pre-match previews, while Richmond’s recent heavy defeat to the Dogs earlier in the season underlines the gap the Bulldogs have been trying to maintain in the finals race.[8][9] For fans planning attendance, Marvel Stadium is the venue, and Melbourne listings confirm the Saturday night clash at the Docklands ground.[3][4]
If you are watching from the UK or elsewhere, the simplest route is to check TNT Sports 5 or HBO Max first, then use the broadcaster in your region if you are outside Britain.[1][2][3] For more on the competition itself, the AFL remains the central competition hub, while club channels such as Richmond and Western Bulldogs provide venue and broadcast updates close to kick-off.[1][3]
Article generated: 24 July 2026, 10:40 GMT