Saturday Night Footy
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports broadcasting |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Basil Zempilas, Cameron Ling, Luke Darcy, Matthew Richardson, Samantha Lane, Dr. Peter Larkins, Sam McClure, James Brayshaw |
| Parent | Seven Network |
Saturday Night Footy
Saturday Night Footy is a prominent television program in Australia that airs Australian Football League (AFL) matches on Saturday evenings, playing a key role in promoting the clubs involved. Since the 2012 season, the Seven Network has been the primary broadcaster holding the AFL rights.
The commentary panel includes Basil Zempilas, Cameron Ling, Luke Darcy, and Matthew Richardson. Match reporting is conducted by Samantha Lane both during and prior to the games, with pre-match segments lasting between 45 minutes and one hour depending on the venue. Injury updates during the main game are provided by Dr. Peter Larkins. The program typically begins at 6:30pm on Saturdays, following Seven News in most regions.
The pre-game show, titled The Kick, is hosted by Darcy and features interviews with players and coaches, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, as well as appearances from celebrities such as Rachael Finch, Lleyton Hewitt, and Redfoo. After the match concludes, detailed analysis is presented along with interviews and injury reports from Sam McClure at Footy Central, which covers other matches as well.
Broadcast agreements mandate that matches involving local teams must be televised within their respective home states. This sometimes leads to adjustments in airing times for the original broadcast or pre-match programs when scheduling conflicts occur. During Seven’s exclusive live coverage of the AFL Grand Final from 2012 to 2016, the Saturday Night Footy team also delivers both pre- and post-match presentations.
In 2018, James Brayshaw became a member of the Saturday Night Footy team.