Bruce McAvaney back at the G: Broadcasting icon to supercharge 7AFL finals
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A memorable 2024 AFL season is set for a spectacular finish, with legendary sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney to return home to Seven’s AFL coverage for this weekend’s two preliminary finals and then the premiership decider on Saturday, 28 September.
McAvaney will join AFL football’s FTA commentary team in a key hosting role across the final epic three games of the season.
Bruce McAvaney said: “The 2024 season has turned out to be unpredictable and thrilling. To have the opportunity to be part of it is a privilege and I’m incredibly excited to be joining my colleagues in broadcasting the finals on Seven.”
Seven West Media managing director and chief executive officer, Jeff Howard, said: “Bruce is a living legend and the best sports broadcaster of our generation. He is part of the fabric of Seven and we are honoured that he is returning to our 7AFL coverage for the biggest three games of the season.
“After two remarkable semi-final matches this weekend, it’s hard to remember a more compelling finals race than 2024. The stage is set for a nail-biting finish and with Bruce alongside our commentary team, you know it’s must-watch TV.”
Bruce McAveney has joined 7AFL's coverage of the finals series.
Where and when to see Bruce back at the footy
2024 AFL Finals Series – Preliminary Finals
• Sydney Swans v Port Adelaide
From 7.00pm AEST Friday on Channel 7 and 7mate
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• Geelong Cats v Brisbane Lions
From 4.00pm AEST Saturday on Channel 7 and 7mate
On Grand Final day, viewers will be served more than 12 hours of coverage live and free on Channel 7 and exclusively on 7plus.
Coverage will start at 7.00am with the Weekend Sunrise AFL Grand Final Day Special and continuing non-stop until the Grand Final post-match presentations and celebrations wind up.
Footy fans can also tune in to the 2024 Brownlow Medal on Monday 23 September exclusively on Seven and 7plus.
