3AW expands AFL coverage with new talent and returning shows

3AW has announced several additions to its AFL broadcast team for the upcoming season, including new talent and returning programs.

Journalist Laura Spurway will join as the station’s first dedicated AFLW reporter, contributing to Sunday coverage and appearing across various games. Geelong premiership captain Joel Selwood will also be part of the lineup, providing insights from his recent playing career as he rotates across all matches.

Former Adelaide captain Rory Sloane is set to join the coverage, balancing his new role on Nine’s Sunday Footy Show with contributions to 3AW, where he will feature alongside AFL great Leigh Matthews.

Returning to the boundary reporting team are Jacqui Reed and Carlton AFLW vice-captain Abbie McKay, continuing their on-ground coverage throughout the season.

In digital content, the Eddie and Jimmy podcast will return in 2025, releasing three episodes per week. The podcast will be available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, with video versions streaming on 9Now.

Luca Gonano, head of 3AW football, said: "With a team of AFL greats, seasoned broadcasters, fresh voices and innovation in the games future, 3AW is proud to continue its tradition of delivering the most accurate, insightful and entertaining AFL coverage."

The 3AW AFL 2025 line-up includes:

• Thursday Night Football: Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Richardson, with callers Anthony Hudson and Bruce Eva.

• Friday Night Football: Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd, with callers Tim Lane and Matt Granland.

• Saturday Footy Preview: Tim Lane, Caroline Wilson, and Leigh Matthews set the stage for the day’s action.

• Saturday Early Game: Leigh Matthews and Joel Selwood, with callers Bruce Eva and Tony Leonard.

• Saturday Twilight Game: Tony Shaw and Libby Birch, with callers Matt Granland and Shane McInnes.

• Sunday Football: Tony Shaw and Matthew Richardson, with callers Bruce Eva and Matt Granland.

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