3AW and Meg McDonald commentate Melbourne v Richmond – watch on 3AW, FOX One and more

The Melbourne v Richmond AFLW match on Sunday 16 October 2026 will be called from a range of channels, with the women's code (AFLW) featured across several broadcasts. On the radio side, 3AW (Melbourne) takes the lead, with Laura Spurway presenting and Eddie Summerfield alongside Julian Marcus as the main commentators. The 7+ / BINGE / Channel 7 / Fox Footy / Kayo Sports feed will be fronted by Sarah Olle with Kate McCarthy providing commentary, while the ABC Sport broadcast brings its own set of callers. Overseas, FOX One (US), Fox Sports 2 (US), HBO Max (UK), Sky Sport 7 (New Zealand) and TNT Sports 4 (UK) also have coverage.

The 3AW call box

For those tuning into the women's code on radio, 3AW (Melbourne) is the station of choice. The match will be presented by Laura Spurway, who has been appointed as the station's first dedicated AFLW reporter. This historic move reflects the popularity of the women's code and the station's intent to help grow the sport, with 3AW being the first radio station to appoint a dedicated AFLW reporter. She will be joined in the studio by co-commentator Meg McDonald, and the on-field moments will be followed by reporter Sarah Burt.

The main commentary will come from Eddie Summerfield and Julian Marcus, who lead the call box to deliver every moment of action. Both are well established among the commentator community, with Eddie Summerfield and Julian Marcus frequently working together, the latter's records showing a high number of matches shared with the former. They bring their usual partnership to the women's code broadcast, adding familiar faces to a match that many readers will want to follow closely.

The BINGE and Fox Footy feed

The 7+ / BINGE / Channel 7 / Fox Footy / Kayo Sports feed will be presented by Sarah Olle, with Kate McCarthy providing commentary for the women's code. This is a strong, high-visibility channel that many players and supporters will watch, and the pairing here offers another full complement of voices for the match.

The ABC Sport broadcast

The ABC Sport broadcast adds its own set of callers to the mix, with Matt Clinch and Lauren Bordin as the main commentators, supported by co-commentators Nathan Burke and Chyloe Kurdas. The on-field moments will be followed by reporter Gemma Bastiani, rounding out a substantial lineup for the women's code on this channel.

Overseas coverage

For readers following from elsewhere, the match is also covered by FOX One (US), Fox Sports 2 (US), HBO Max (UK), Sky Sport 7 (New Zealand) and TNT Sports 4 (UK). These channels give the match international reach, so whether you are in Melbourne or further afield there is a feed to suit.

With Laura Spurway heading up the 3AW box for the first time as a dedicated AFLW reporter, this Melbourne v Richmond match is a fitting early showcase for the women's code on that historic station. Head to the 3AW media release on the appointment for more on why Laura Spurway became the station's first women's-code reporter.

Article generated: 16 October 2026, 09:17 GMT