‘There is no better time to extend the AFLW conversation’: Fox Sports to kick off new AFLW show
Fox Sports is gearing up to launch a new show dedicated to the AFL Women’s (AFLW) game, via a partnership with Medibank.
Airing on both Kayo Sports and Foxtel, ‘AFLW on Fox’ will provide viewers with a breakdown of the latest AFLW rounds in addition to discussing topics crucial to the league. Prolific AFLW journalist, Lauren Wood will co-host the show alongside sports commentator Kelli Underwood.
The pair will be entertaining a rotating guest host, with the show expected to be broadcasted straight after the each AFLW round’s last game.
“As women’s football continues to grow it’s crucial to have the important conversations. Every Sunday, after the final siren of the last game, we’ll wrap up the action – live in studio – with the biggest names in the game and the biggest news stories,” said Underwood.
“AFLW on Fox will be a one-stop shop for breaking news and analysis. Each week a star of the competition will also join us in the studio for a light-hearted look at the round of matches. These women know how to celebrate a goal and take the mickey out of themselves – so expect plenty of fun as we head into the finals series!’”
“With the AFLW in full swing, there is no better time to extend the AFLW conversation after the final siren of the round. Kelli and Lauren are two of the most experienced and respected sports journalists in the country and will no doubt bring fun, fresh perspectives to the competition,” contributed Michael Neill, Fox Footy’s general manager.
“AFLW on Fox continues our commitment to highlighting the best women’s competitions across the country, and we thank Medibank for their support in enabling us to platform women’s sport and the AFLW in this way.”
When asked about the show, Medibank’s chief marketing officer, Lisa Ronson, shared her employer’s excitement at the opportunity to uphold women’s sport.
“We are thrilled to support AFLW on Fox and continue to champion women’s sport by celebrating the exceptional talent and dedication of the players,” Ronson enthused, before continuing, “Sport plays an important role in promoting physical and mental wellbeing and we are excited to extend this beyond the siren each week.”
“We are delighted to have played a helping hand in bringing Medibank and Foxtel Group together for this exciting and important partnership,” added Carat Victoria’s managing director Richard Lehocz.
Premiering on Kayo Sports and Foxtel on October 6 (Sunday) after the last AFLW game of the round, the show’s first episode will feature dual AFLW Women’s All Australian and Collingwood star Ruby Schleicher.
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Matthew is the editorial assistant at Mumbrella. He joined the company at the end of September 2023.
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