There is no more iconic voice in football as Bruce McAvaney will make a spectacular return to his traditional home to host Seven’s AFL coverage this season.
Having first joined Seven in 1990 and hosted more than 1000 AFL games McAvaney will return to host Seven’s coverage of Sunday night and marquee AFL games.
McAvaney retired from calling AFL in 2021 but made a return to provide his expert analysis for the 2024 finals series which he said reignited his passion.
“I’ve always had a deep passion for the game, but returning to the 7AFL team for the 2024 Finals Series reminded me just how much I love being part of it. I can’t wait to be back alongside Seven’s outstanding football team in a hosting role for the2025 season.”
“Some of my fondest memories have been in Seven’s AFL commentary box, and I can’t wait to witness more unforgettable moments during the 2025 season.”
Seven Network director of sport, Chris Jones said McAvaney’s return is a massive win for fans describing him as one of the best to ever do it.
“Bruce McAvaney is simply unrivalled and the greatest sports broadcaster of our generation. He is a beloved member of the Seven family, and we are thrilled that he is returning to our AFL coverage for Sunday nights and marquee matches this season,” he said.
“When Bruce returned to our AFL coverage during the Finals in 2024, we saw an outpouring of love from footy fans all over the country and we can’t wait to see Australians embrace him again throughout the 2025 season.”
McAvaney’s return completes what is already a star-studded line-up across Seven.
It’s all part of an ‘AFL revolution’ coming to Seven, that Seven Network head of AFL and sport integration, Gary O’Keeffe says will provide unrivalled coverage of the upcoming season
“With expanded digital rights comes greater opportunity for more content, talent and footy analysis, and we cannot wait to get started in two weeks,” he said.
“Footy fans will be offered unrivalled entertainment and analysis seven days a week with more than 300 hours of extra football content beyond match coverage. It’s a major investment and we know fans will love Seven’s new era of football.”