Fox Footy signs premiership player and coach Adam Simpson – Former West Coast Eagles Premiership coach Adam Simpson has committed to Fox Footy as an expert analyst for season 2025, adding his name to the growing suite of talent joining the new-look broadcast next year.
In the last month it has been confirmed Shaun Burgoyne, Tom Hawkins and Leigh Matthews will all suit up for Fox Footy, meanwhile Gerard Whateley will join Anthony Hudson as the dynamic duo calling Friday night matches.
The changes are not just restricted to game day, with Garry Lyon stepping into the AFL 360 hot-seat as co-host while Jack Riewoldt will steer the ship On The Couch each week.
Simpson – who played 306 games for North Melbourne and coached 242 games for West Coast – announced the news live on Fox Cricket, during Day 1 of the Australia v India Perth Test.
Simpson said,
“It feels like I have been drafted again. I’m really excited to join the team and look forward to getting started with Fox Footy.”
It has been confirmed that Fox Footy – available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel – will be the ONLY place to watch AFL exclusively live on Saturday’s nationally for the first eight rounds of the home and away season.
‘Super Saturday LIVE’ is a new offering for subscribers – as part of the landmark AFL rights deal – which requires an expanded suite of hosts, commentators and experts who will provide more analysis and programming than ever before.
In addition to recruiting established experts, Kayo Sports has this week launched ‘The Kayo Call Up’ – a nationwide talent search to find the next Fox Footy star who will receive a paid on-air role and mentorship in 2025.
Applicants are asked to submit a creative video and their details by December 11 via a dedicated website – https://thekayocallup.kayosports.com.au/
The winner will learn from the best in the business including the likes of Jason Dunstall, Kelli Underwood, Nathan Buckley, Eddie Betts, Sarah Jones, Jordan Lewis and Kath Loughnan.
During the 2025 AFL season, Fox Footy commentary and production will be available on all games for the first time along with no ad-breaks during play and every match will also be made available in 4K on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
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Fox Footy signs premiership player and coach Adam Simpson
