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Seven Sport
Company typeDivision
IndustrySports broadcasting
Founded1956
Headquarters
Australia
Area served
Australia
ProductsSports broadcasting (AFL, cricket, horse racing, motor racing, Olympics, Commonwealth Games)
ParentSeven Network

Seven Sport serves as the brand and production division responsible for broadcasting all sporting content on the Australian Seven Network. It features coverage of prominent Australian sports such as the AFL, cricket, horse racing, and motor racing.

Traditionally, Seven Sport held exclusive broadcasting rights for tennis—most notably the Australian Open—as well as the Olympics and Paralympics for many years. However, these rights were transferred to competitor Nine Network in 2018 and 2022 respectively, representing a major transformation in the landscape of Australian sports media.

Australian rules football

From the launch of television in Australia in 1956 until 2001, Seven was the dominant broadcaster for the VFL/AFL. Between 1974 and 1986, broadcasting responsibilities were shared between Seven and the ABC, with Seven investing heavily to secure live coverage of Grand Finals, which attracted record-breaking viewership. Although Seven briefly lost these rights in 1987 due to ownership changes, it regained them in 1988.

The network concluded its 45-year AFL association in 2001, after which Nine and Ten secured the rights through a joint agreement with pay-TV provider Foxtel from 2002 to 2006, enabling all matches each round to be televised. Seven resumed AFL broadcasts in 2007 by entering a $780 million joint contract with Ten and Foxtel (2007–2011), sharing coverage of major events such as the Brownlow Medal and AFL Grand Final on an alternating basis.

Between 2012 and 2016, Seven partnered with Foxtel following Ten's departure from AFL broadcasting. During this period, Seven aired four games per week plus exclusive coverage of the entire finals series, while Foxtel broadcast or simulcasted other matches live. The broadcast schedules were tailored by state to meet regional audience preferences.

In 2015, Seven broadened its regional sports offerings by acquiring rights to broadcast WAFL, VFL, and SANFL competitions, ending a long-term partnership between these leagues and ABC. That same year, Seven secured exclusive free-to-air AFL rights covering 2017 through 2022. Nevertheless, some matches featuring clubs from Western Australia and South Australia were delayed broadcasts within those states.

Following adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Seven was permitted to air up to five live matches weekly, with Fox Sports providing comprehensive coverage of all games via subscription services. In June 2020, Seven extended its AFL contract through 2024 under similar terms.

In 2022, Seven obtained exclusive free-to-air AFL rights extending through 2031. New provisions include Thursday Night Football broadcasts during the first fifteen rounds and selected Sunday Night games replacing Saturday Night slots in Victoria. Matches involving local teams outside Victoria are broadcast live or with minimal delay depending on the market. Additionally, Seven launched live streaming options through its 7plus platform.

Overall, Seven produces roughly 3.5 AFL/AFLW matches per round (totaling 81 home-and-away games annually), all finals coverage, including exclusive rights to both AFL/AFLW grand finals and the Brownlow Medal count.

Olympics

The 2000 Sydney Olympics coverage by the network drew an audience exceeding 6.5 million Australians for both the opening and closing ceremonies, and was also available through the short-lived C7 Sport subscription service.

At the 2004 Athens Olympics, Seven received the Olympic Golden Rings award for Best Television Coverage. During the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, the network secured the Golden Rings for Best Olympic Programme, Silver Rings for Best Olympic Feature, and Bronze Rings recognizing Best Sports Coverage.

Throughout the XXIX Olympiad, Seven encountered public dissatisfaction due to limited broadcasts of events not involving Australian competitors, frequent commercial interruptions, and commentary quality concerns. Additional issues were raised regarding event editing practices, including instances where live event audio was muted in favor of commentary.

For the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Seven held exclusive Australian rights across free-to-air, pay TV, online, and mobile platforms, sharing live broadcasting responsibilities with SBS Television. Seven prioritized mainstream sports such as swimming, athletics, rowing, cycling, and gymnastics, whereas SBS covered longer-duration events like soccer and volleyball.

Seven's 2008 Olympic telecast faced criticism related to contractual commitments requiring AFL match broadcasts during the Games, delays in airing team sports, absence of popular commentators Roy and HG, and frequent advertising breaks. Nonetheless, the International Olympic Committee honored Seven with the Golden Rings for Best Olympic Programme.

Between 2016 and 2022, Seven resumed coverage of both Summer and Winter Olympic Games as well as the Summer Paralympic Games. In October 2020, Seven secured Australian broadcast rights for the 2022 Winter Olympics held in Beijing.

Commonwealth Games

Seven served as broadcaster for the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and was the official network for the 2018 Commonwealth Games hosted on Australian soil at the Gold Coast. In July 2022, Seven also transmitted coverage of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The network has obtained exclusive Australian broadcast rights for both the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the forthcoming 2030 Commonwealth Games, which is currently undergoing host city selection.

Motor racing

From 1963 until 1997, Seven was Australia's leading motor racing broadcaster, covering events like the Australian Touring Car Championship (ATCC) and the prestigious Bathurst 1000. The network introduced race cam technology during the 1979 Bathurst 1000, allowing live communication with drivers.

Prominent commentators associated with Seven included Evan Green, Mike Raymond, Garry Wilkinson, Neil Crompton, Mark Oastler, Allan Moffat, alongside pit reporters such as Andy Raymond. Bathurst hosting duties in the early to mid-1990s were handled by Sandy Roberts and Bruce McAvaney.

After losing ATCC broadcasting rights to Network Ten in 1997, Seven continued airing the Australian Super Touring Championship until 2001. It also covered Nations Cup and V8 Utes racing until Network Ten assumed V8 Utes coverage in 2005 following Procar Australia's dissolution.

From 2007 through 2014, Seven regained rights to broadcast V8 Supercars with commentators including Neil Crompton, Mark Skaife, and Mark Larkham. Since 2015, Seven Sport has been televising the endurance event known as the Bathurst 12 Hour.

In 2020, Seven entered a $200 million partnership with Foxtel to jointly broadcast the Supercars Championship from 2021 through 2025. This arrangement allows Seven to air seven rounds live while providing highlights for remaining events.

Cricket

On 13 April 2018, Cricket Australia revealed that the Seven Network had acquired free-to-air broadcasting rights for a selection of cricket events commencing in the 2018–19 season through a six-year agreement alongside Foxtel. Under this arrangement, Seven was set to televise all test matches, Women's international fixtures, 43 Big Bash League games each season, and 23 Women's Big Bash League matches annually, sharing coverage with the newly launched Fox Cricket channel. This development marked the conclusion of Nine Network’s 45-year role as Australia’s international cricket broadcaster.

In September 2020, Seven sought to terminate its contract, alleging a breach due to scheduling modifications for the 2020–21 season and concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia would compromise the quality of the 2020–21 Big Bash League season, thereby violating contractual terms. By November 2020, Seven submitted an affidavit to the Federal Court of Australia, requesting disclosure of communications involving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) concerning the rescheduling of India’s 2020–21 tour of Australia. Seven objected to shifting the One Day Internationals to the series’ start—exclusive to Fox Cricket—and having the final test overlap holiday periods, arguing these changes would diminish audience numbers. CEO James Warburton highlighted that few sports initiate seasons behind paywalls and sought equitable compensation for value lost due to these schedule alterations.

Despite prior legal action threats, on 3 January 2023, Seven Network and Foxtel finalized a seven-year deal covering Australian cricket seasons from 2024–25 through 2030–31. According to this contract, Seven continues to broadcast every home men’s test match and home women’s international contest. The number of Big Bash League games aired by Seven was scaled back to 33 out of 40 regular-season fixtures plus all finals, alongside at least 23 Women’s Big Bash League matches including every final. Subsequently, legal proceedings initiated by Seven were withdrawn.

Additionally, Seven Network aired the 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final under its agreement with the ICC. In 2025, Seven secured broadcasting rights for Australia’s Test tour of Sri Lanka.

Rugby League

In 2016, Seven Network obtained primary Australian broadcast rights for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, surpassing bids from Fox League and Nine Network.

Theme

Since 1989, Seven Sport has consistently employed "Fanfare for the Common Man" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer as its signature theme. Originally utilized during the late 1980s and early 1990s for events such as the AFL and Australian Open, this fanfare was reinstated in 2018 across all sporting broadcasts including Cricket and Motorsport coverage.

Events

Seven Sport holds broadcasting rights for several major sporting events:

Current

Sport Event Broadcast partner(s) Date Notes
American football National Football League ESPN 2014–present Two live games per round on 7mate and 7plus; most playoff and championship matches also live.
American football Super Bowl ESPN 2015–present Broadcast live on either Channel 7 or 7mate and streamed via 7plus.
Australian rules football Australian Football League Multiple broadcasters including ABC Sport, Network Ten, and Fox Sports 1957–1986, 1988–2001, 2007–present Typically airs around three and a half live matches per round on Channel 7 or 7mate; exclusive live coverage of all finals including the Grand Final.
Australian rules football AFL Women's Fox Footy 2017–present Approximately two and a half live matches per round; all finals broadcast live.
Australian rules football South Australian National Football League 1965–1987, 2014–present One live match per round in Adelaide region; comprehensive finals coverage.
Australian rules football Victorian Football League 2015–present Broadcasts one live game per round in Melbourne; most finals covered live.
Australian rules football West Australian Football League From the 1960s to 1987 and resumed since 2015 One live match per round in Perth area; majority of finals covered live.
Athletics Australian Track and Field Championships Starting in 2024 Live Saturday coverage via Channel 7 or its digital platforms.
Commonwealth Games Various editions including Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 7plus Multiple years through to 2030
Cricket Men's and Women's Test Matches hosted in Australia Fox Cricket Since 2018 All matches televised live on Channel 7 or digital platforms.
Cricket Women's One-day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals in Australia Fox Cricket Since 2018 Complete live coverage on Channel 7 or digital services.
Cricket ICC World Test Championship From 2023 onwards Live broadcasts on Channel 7 and streaming via 7plus.
Cricket Australia's Tour of Sri Lanka Starting in 2025 Live coverage on Channel 7 and online via 7plus.
Cricket Big Bash League & Women's Big Bash League Fox Cricket Since 2018 Majority of regular season games plus all finals available on Seven platforms.
Cricket Major League Cricket From 2025 onwards Live streaming on 7plus; final aired on free-to-air channel 7mate.
Cycling Tour Down Under Since 2019
Field Hockey Hockey One, Hockeyroos, Kookaburras, Oceania Cups From 2023 onwards Live streaming available on 7plus
Golf LIV Golf Since 2023 Live broadcasts on both channel 7mate and digital platform 7plus
Horse Racing Autumn Racing Carnival Sky Racing Since 2013 Live coverage accessible across Seven's platforms
Mixed martial arts Bellator MMA, One Championship Ultimate Fighting Championship#Media (UFC TV) From either 2023 or starting in 2025 onward Live streaming provided via digital platform 7plus
Motor racing Various series including Bathurst events, Supercars Championship, TCR Australia, World Rally Championship Spanning multiple years since1963 Live broadcasts across Seven platforms including channel 7mate and collaborations with Fox Sports
Surfing World Surf League Since 2020 Live coverage through channel 7mate


Past

Sport Event Broadcast Partner(s) Years
Summer Olympics Melbourne 1956, Munich 1972, Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980, Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 ABC (1956, 1972, 1976), Nine Network (1956, 1972, 1976), C7 Sport (1996, 2000), Foxtel (2004, 2008), SBS (2004, 2008) 1956, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2016, 2021
Winter Olympics Lake Placid 1980, Nagano 1998, Salt Lake City 2002, Turin 2006, Pyeongchang 2018, Beijing 2022 Foxtel (2006) 1980, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022
Summer Paralympic Games Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 7plus 2016, 2021
Winter Paralympic Games Beijing 2022 7plus 2022
Australian rules football E. J. Whitten Legends Game 2016–2019
Australian rules football International Rules Series 1998–2000, 2008–2010, 2013–2015, 2017–2019
Basketball NCAA College Basketball 1980s–1990s
Basketball National Basketball League ABT (1988–1991) 1988–1991
Cricket The Ashes in England C7 Sport (2001) 2001, 2005
Cricket Australian tour of South Africa (Test and ODI matches) during the 1996/97 season 1996–1997
Gaelic Football Irish Football League 2014–2016
Gaelic Football All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2014–2016
Golf Australian Masters 2013–2015
Golf Australian Open Fox Sports 1989–2008, 2012–2019
Golf Australian PGA Championship Fox Sports 2014–2019
Golf Perth International 2013–2015
Golf U.S. Masters Tournament 2014–2017
Horse Racing Melbourne Cup Carnival Sky Racing 2002–2018
Horse Racing Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival Sky Racing 2002–2006, 2014–2020
Hurling All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2014
Motor Racing Australian Off Road Championship 2018
Motor Racing Australian Rally Championship 2018–2019
Auto Racing IndyCar Series 2008
Auto Racing NASCAR 1980s–1990s
Motor racing TCR Australia Touring Car Series 2020
Motor Racing World Rally Championship 2018–2019
Rugby League New South Wales Rugby League premiership Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1971–1982), Nine Network (1971–1972), Network Ten (1973–1982) 1971–1982
Rugby League State of Origin 1980–1982
Rugby League Australia national rugby league team (The Kangaroos) 1978, 1981–1982, 1991–1993
Rugby League The Ashes (rugby league) 1978, 1982, 1992
Rugby League Rugby League World Cup

2013, 2017

Rugby Union

Super_12

Fox Sports

1996–2003

Rugby Union

Bledisloe Cup

Fox Sports

1996–2010

Rugby Union

British and Irish Lions

Fox Sports

2001

 Rugby Union

 

 

 

 


Programs

Seven Sport has consistently delivered the following recurring shows:

Current

Sport (event) Program Date
Australian rules football (AFL) The Front Bar 2016–ongoing
Australian rules football (AFL) Friday Night Countdown 2015–ongoing
Australian rules football (AFL) Armchair Experts 2018–ongoing
Australian rules football (AFL) The Crows Show 2015–ongoing
Australian rules football (AFL) FootyPlus 2018–ongoing
Australian rules football (AFL) The Game 2018–ongoing
Cricket The Grade Cricketer 2019–ongoing (7mate)
Cricket The Spin 2021–ongoing (7plus)
American football (NFL) Armchair Experts (NFL Edition) 2020–ongoing
Australian rules football (AFL) Sunday Footy Fest 2021–ongoing
Australian rules football (AFL) Heater and Daisy Show 2021–ongoing (7plus)
Motorsport Supercars 101 2021–ongoing (7plus)
Motorsport 7th Gear 2021–ongoing (7mate)

Past

Staff and commentators

Prominent figures featured in Seven Sport's coverage across various events include:

  • Bruce McAvaney (lead commentator for all sports; active since 1989)
  • Johanna Griggs (presenter for the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Australian Open; with the network since 1994)
  • Hamish McLachlan (host for Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Australian Open; also presents AFL, Melbourne Cup, and cricket; part of Seven since 2008)
  • Jason Richardson (host for cricket and Australian Open; also covers Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Melbourne Cup; joined in 2014)
  • Mel McLaughlin (host covering Olympics, cricket, Australian Open; also Commonwealth Games and Melbourne Cup presenter; with Seven since 2016)
  • James Brayshaw (commentator for AFL and cricket; involved since 2018)

Tokyo 2020

Rio 2016

During the Olympic broadcast period, most Seven programs were suspended with the exceptions of Sunrise and The Chase Australia.

Beijing 2008

Darryl McCormack (Handball)

Peter Donegan (Diving/Table Tennis/Tennis)

Mike McCann (Football)


Rio 2016

Will Downing   (Athletics)

  • Amy Bainbridge   (Cycling/Swimming)
  • [Duane Dell'Oca]   (Swimming)
  • [Heather Fell]   (Swimming)
  • [Neil Adams (judoka)|Neil Adams]   (Judo)
  • [Michaela Breeze]   (Powerlifting)

Richard Drew   (Table Tennis)

  • [Peter Odgers]   (Table Tennis/Wheelchair Tennis)
  • [Brent Pope]   (Wheelchair Basketball/Wheelchair Rugby)
  • [Tom Kirkland]   (Wheelchair Basketball)
  • [Dan Strange]   (Highlights Host/Wheelchair Basketball)
  • [Gerald de Kock]   (Wheelchair Tennis/Ceremonies)
  • [Dylan Alcott]   (Reporter)
  • [Emily Angwin]   (Reporter)
  • [Emma Vosti]   (Reporter)

Gold Coast 2018

Sam Lane (Cycling Trackside Reporter)

Australian Rules Football

Seven delivers live broadcasts of games featuring teams from Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. Occasionally, multiple matches are aired concurrently across these regions using content provided by Fox Footy.

Current

Play-by-play commentators

Expert commentators

Boundary reporters

Journalists

  • Mitch Cleary(2022–present), Chief Football Reporter
  • Theo Doropoulos(2024–present)
  • Ryan Daniels(2020–present)

Programs

  • Andy Maher, host of The Front Bar, since 2016
  • Mick Molloy, panelist on The Front Bar, since 2014
  • Sam Pang, panelist on The Front Bar, since 2016
  • James Brayshaw, host of Talking Footy/Finals, since 2023
  • Joel Selwood, panelist on Talking Footy/Finals, since 2023
  • Trent Cotchin, panelist on Talking Footy/Finals, since 2023
  • Tim Watson, panelist on Talking Footy/Finals, since 2023
  • Cam Luke, host of Armchair Experts, since 2019
  • Adam Cooney, panelist on Armchair Experts, since 2019
  • Kate McCarthy, panelist on Armchair Experts, since 2024
  • Tommy Sheridan, panelist on Armchair Experts, since 2024
  • Abbey Gelmi, host of Saturday Scoop, since 2024
  • Kate Massey, host of Saturday Scoop, since 2024
  • Mitch Cleary, panelist on Saturday Scoop, since 2024

Former personnel

Among the distinguished former commentators and reporters are:

Tony Charlton, Allan Nash, Alan Gale, Mike Williamson, Bluey Adams, Doug Wade, Jack Edwards, Bob Skilton, Lou Richards, Dixie Marshall, Ted Whitten, Max Stevens, Bernie Quinlan, John Rogers, Stephen Phillips, Ross Glendinning, Peter Landy, Peter McKenna, Terry Wheeler, Rex Hunt, Mick McGuane, Drew Morphett, Malcolm Blight, Paul Roos, Sandy Roberts, Scot Palmer, Ian Robertson, Gerard Healy, Kevin Bartlett, Matthew Campbell, Neil Kerley, Robert Dipierdomenico, Mike Sheahan, Graham Cornes, Adrian Barich, Anthony Hudson, Jason Dunstall, Dale Lewis, Richard Osborne, Tony Shaw, Dermott Brereton, Tony Lockett, Craig Hutchison, Chris Dittmar, Robert Walls, Paul Salmon, Rick Olarenshaw, Nathan Buckley, David Schwarz, Michael Malthouse, Brett Kirk, Peter Larkins, Tom Harley, Mark McVeigh, Nick Maxwell, Dennis Cometti, Andrew Welsh, Brad Sewell, Peter Bell,

Nat Edwards, Xavier Ellis, Samantha Lane, Sam McClure, Michael Warner, Bruce McAvaney, Gilbert McAdam, Leigh Matthews, Basil Zempilas, Mark Stevens, Justin Leppitsch, Wayne Carey, Jimmy Bartel, Nigel Carmody, Daisy Pearce, Tom Browne, Shaun Burgoyne, Nathan Jones, Luke Darcy.

AFL Women's

Between 2015 and 2016, Seven Network aired the AFL Women's Exhibition Matches and subsequently became the first free-to-air broadcaster to cover the AFLW from its inception in 2017.

Present

  • Jason Bennett (2015–current) (Play-by-play Commentator)
  • Nigel Carmody (2017–current) (Play-by-play Commentator)
  • Jo Wotton (2020–current) (Play-by-play Commentator)
  • Mark Soderstrom (2017–current) (Play-by-play/On-field Commentator for South Australian matches)
  • Alister Nicholson (2022–current) (Play-by-play Commentator)
  • Daisy Pearce (2017–current) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Abbey Holmes (2016–current) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Bec Goddard (2019–current) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Georgie Parker (2019–current) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Chelsea Randall (2018–current) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Mel Hickey (2021–current) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Ellie Blackburn (2019–current) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Nat Edwards (2018–current) (Host/On-field Commentator)
  • Sam Lane (2015–current) (On-field Commentator)
  • Abbey Gelmi (2020–current) (Host)
  • Emma Vosti (2020–current) (On-field Commentator)
  • Josie Fielding (2021–current) (On-field Commentator for Queensland matches)
  • Anna Hay (2022–current) (On-field Commentator for Western Australia matches)
  • Ryan Daniels (2020–current) (On-field Commentator for Western Australia matches)
  • Libby Birch (2022–current) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Nathan Jones (2022–current) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Shaun Burgoyne (2022–current) (Specialist Analyst)

Former

  • Basil Zempilas (2020) (Play-by-play Commentator)
  • Andy Maher (2017) (Host)
  • Tegan Higginbotham (2017) (Host)
  • Lawrence Mooney (2017) (Host)
  • Lauren Arnell (2017–2018) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Katie Brennan (2017) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Alana Smith-Fagan (2017) (On-field Commentator)
  • Peta Searle (2017–2019) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Georgie Parker (2019–2020) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Emma Kearney (2019–2020) (Specialist Analyst)
  • Dani Shuey (2019–2020) (On-field Commentator)
  • Jacqui Felgate (2019–2022) (Host/On-field Commentator)

EJ Whitten Legends Game

International Rules Series

Victorian Football League

Present Team

  • Jason Bennett (2015–current) (Host/Caller)
  • Nigel Carmody (2015–current) (Caller)
  • Campbell Brown (2015–current) (Expert Commentator)
  • Libby Birch (2022–current) (Field Commentator)

Former Team


WAFL

Current Personnel

Former Personnel

  • Dennis Cometti (1984–1987, 2017–2020) (Caller/Expert Commentator)
  • Bob Miller (1970s–1986) (Caller)
  • John Rogers (1976–1987) (Caller)
  • Harvey Deegan (1977–1982) (Caller)
  • Peter Ensell (1970s–1987) (Caller)
  • Eric Sarich (1970s–1987) (Expert Commentator)
  • Percy Johnson (1980s) (Caller/Expert Commentator)
  • Frank Sparrow (1970s–1987) (Caller)
  • Arthur Marshall (1970s–1986) (Caller/Expert Commentator)
  • Nick Rynne (2015) (Field Commentator)
  • Cassie Silver (2015) (Field Commentator)
  • Peter Bell (2016–2018) (Expert Commentator)
  • Paul Hasleby(2016–2018)(Expert Commentator)
  • Andrew Embley(2015–2016)(Expert Commentator)


SANFL

Current Contributors

Former Contributors


Australian Men's Test Cricket

Current On-Air Team

International Expert Analysts


Previous Contributors

  • Former hosts/commentators: Bruce McAvaney, Hamish McLachlan, Jason Gillespie, Abbey Gelmi, Emma Vosti
  • Past experts: Michael Slater, Andy Maher, Jason Richardson, Brad Hodge, Callum Ferguson, Lisa Sthalekar, Dirk Nannes

Women's International Matches

Present


Former


Big Bash League

Present

Theo Doropoulos (Adelaide Boundary Commentator, 2021/22–current), Elyse Villani (Expert and Tasmania Boundary Commentator, 2019/20, 2021/22–current), Nazeem Hussain, and Dirk Nannes, both serving as Expert or Guest Analysts since 2018


Former

  • Amelia Mulcahy, Tom Cooper, Ryan Daniels (Boundary Commentators, 2018/19–2019/20 seasons)
  • Brian Lara, Brendon McCullum, and Tim Paine (Experts, 2019/20 or 2020/21 seasons)
  • Phil Tufnell, Sam McClure, and Jim Wilson (Boundary or Hosting roles, 2018/19–2019/20 seasons)
  • Michael Slater (Expert Analyst, 2018/19–2020/21 seasons)
  • Natalie Yoannidis (Only in the 2022/23 season)

Women's Big Bash League

Current Personnel

  • Abbey Gelmi (Host) (2018/19–current)
  • Erin Holland (Host) (2021/22–current)
  • Andy Maher (Host and Ball-by-Ball Announcer) (2018/19–2019/20, 2021/22–current)
  • Jason Richardson (Host and Ball-by-Ball Announcer) (2018/19–2019/20, 2021/22–current)
  • Lisa Sthalekar (Expert Analyst) (2018/19–current)
  • Brad Hodge (Expert Analyst) (2018/19–current)
  • Alister Nicholson (Ball-by-Ball Announcer) (2021/22–current)
  • Kristen Beams (Expert Analyst) (2021/22–current)
  • Emma Inglis (Expert Analyst) (2021/22–current)
  • Callum Ferguson (Expert Analyst) (2021/22–current)
  • Kirby Short (Expert Analyst) (2021/22–current)
  • Emily Smith (Expert Analyst) (2021/22–current)
  • Ryan Daniels (Boundary Commentator) (2021/22–current)

Former Personnel


Additional Cricket Presenters


Major Events

Wimbledon

Davis Cup

Former Contributors


Horse Racing

Current Team


Former Team Members

  • Giaan Rooney   (2013 coverage only)
  • Scherri-Lee Biggs   (2012–2013 period coverage)
  • Sonia Kruger   (2002–2011 tenure)
  • Matthew White   (2004–2012 involvement)
  • Glen Boss   (Active in 2011 coverage only)
  • Sandy Roberts   (2002–2013 tenure in coverage roles)
  • Kylie Gillies   (2002–2006 period coverage roles)
  • Rebecca Maddern   (Active from 2013 to 2015 reporting roles)
  • Ryan Phelan   (Coverage from 2014 to 2020 period roles)
  • Rachael Finch   (Presenter and Reporter from 2011 to 2018 period roles)
  • Hamish McLachlan     Presenter and Reporter from years spanning 2007 to 2018
  • Edwina Bartholomew     Presenter and Reporter between years of coverage from 2013 to 2018
  • John Letts     Interviewer role spanning years from 2002 to 2018
  • Johanna Griggs     Presenter and Reporter between years from 2002 to 2018
  • Pat Welsh     Presenter and Reporter tenure from years spanning between 2002 to 2018
  • Basil Zempilas     Master of Ceremonies during the years from the period of coverage between the years of 2014 to the year of coverage in the year of the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in the year of coverage in

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Supercars Championship

Present

  • Mark Beretta (Host/Commentator/Pit reporter, 2007–2014, 2021–present)
  • Abbey Gelmi (Host, 2021–present)
  • Neil Crompton (Host/Commentator/V8 Xtra Host, 2007–2014, 2021–present)
  • Mark Skaife (Commentator, 2009–2014, 2021–present)
  • Mark Larkham (Pit reporter/Expert Analyst, 2008–2014, 2021–present)
  • Chad Neylon (Support category commentator, 2013–2014, 2021–present)
  • Molly Taylor (Pit reporter, 2021–present)
  • Jack Perkins (Expert Commentator, 2021–present)
  • Brad Hodge (Reporter, 2021–present)
  • Chris Stubbs (Reporter, 2021–present)
  • Craig Lowndes (Expert Commentator, 2021–present)
  • Garth Tander (Expert Commentator, 2021–present)
  • Charli Robinson (Reporter, 2021–present)
  • Riana Crehan (Pit Reporter, 2022–present)


Former


Bathurst 12 Hour

  • Mark Beretta (Host/Pit reporter, 2015–2020, 2022–present)
  • Chris Stubbs (Host/Pit reporter, 2020)
  • Neil Crompton (Host, 2020)
  • Richard Craill (Commentator, 2015–2020, 2022–present)
  • Garth Tander (Commentator, 2022–present)
  • Jonny Palmer (Commentator, 2018–2020)
  • Matt Naulty (Commentator, 2022–present)
  • John Hindhaugh (Commentator, 2015–2020, 2023–present)
  • Shea Adam (Pit reporter, 2015–2020, 2023–present)
  • Chad Neylon (Pit reporter, 2016–2020, 2022–present)
  • Briony Ingerson (Reporter, 2017–2019, 2022–present)
  • Charli Robinson (Pit reporter, 2020, 2022)


TCR Australia & GT World Challenge Australia

  • Mark Beretta (Host, 2020–2021)
  • Abbey Gelmi (Host, 2020–2021)
  • Richard Craill (Commentator, 2020–2021)
  • Greg Rust (Commentator, 2020–2021)
  • Matt Naulty (Commentator, 2020–2021)
  • Chris Stubbs (Commentator/Pit reporter, 2020–2021)
  • Cameron van den Dungen (Commentator, 2020)
  • Molly Taylor (Pit reporter, 2020–2021)
  • Jack Perkins (Pit reporter, 2020–2021)


2017 Rugby League World Cup

Golf

Present

Former

  • Sandy Roberts (Host/Commentator, 2012–2013)
  • Peter Donegan (Host/Commentator, 2014–2016)


Swimming


Stawell Gift

Present

Former

  • Peter Donegan (Host/Commentator)


Rugby World Series


2002/2006 FIFA World Cup qualification


Manchester United vs Perth Glory/Leeds United


Sydney FC v Tottenham 2015


A-League All Stars/Liverpool v Victory


Matildas Olympic Qualifiers 2016


2023 FIFA Women's World Cup


Awards

Seven Sport’s programming and coverage have earned numerous nominations and awards at the Logie Awards, demonstrating industry acclaim for outstanding sports broadcasting.

See also

External links

Sport (event) Program Date
All World of Sport 1959–1987
All Sportsworld 1988–2006
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Santo, Sam and Ed's Sports Fever!

2012

Australian rules football (AFL) The Bounce 2010
Australian rules football (AFL) \Rex's Footy Panel 1994–2003
Australian rules football (AFL) The Club 2002
Auto racing (V8 Supercars) V8Xtra 2007–2014
Motor Racing (V8 Supercars) Friday Night Live 2012–2014
Motor Racing (Historical) Shannons Legends of Motorsport 2014–2015
Rugby league (NRL) The Matty Johns Show 2010
Australian rules football (AFL) AFL Game Day 2008–2020
Australian rules football (AFL) Talking Footy 1994–2004, 2013–2020
Australian rules football (AFL) The Kick 2017–2019
Australian rules football (AFL) Four Quarters 2017–2019
Australian rules football (AFL) Sunday Soapbox 2016–2019