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Posted 04/10/2024 5:16pm

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AFLW on Fox,
Medibank joins the game,
Beyond the siren's call.

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Fox Sports, Medibank partner to host dedicated weekly AFLW show

Fox Sports has partnered with Medibank to launch, 'AFLW on Fox', a new show dissecting the latest AFLW round and. The program will be broadcast on Foxtel and Kayo Sports, immediately following the final game of each AFLW round.

Medibank Chief Marketing Officer, Lisa Ronson, said: "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. Sport plays an important role in promoting physical and mental wellbeing and we are excited to extend this beyond the siren each week."

The show will be hosted by sports commentator Kelli Underwood and AFLW journalist Lauren Wood, alongside a rotating expert host.

Fox Footy General Manager, Michael Neill, said: "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."

Underwood said: "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.

"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!'"

Carat Victoria MD, Richard Lehocz, said: "We are delighted to have played a helping hand in bringing Medibank and Foxtel Group together for this exciting and important partnership."

The 2024 AFLW season is currently up year-on-year, with the season tracking to be the most streamed of all time on Kayo Sports. 'AFLW on Fox' will premiere on Sunday, 6 October, immediately following the final AFLW game of the round, exclusively on Foxtel and Kayo Sports. The first guest host will be Collingwood player and dual AFLW Women's All Australian Ruby Schleicher.

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