Fox Footy

Fox Footy is an Australian subscription television channel dedicated to Australian rules football, owned by Foxtel and launched in February 2012. The channel is available to Foxtel subscribers and features a range of programs and events, including live matches, news, and analysis, in partnership with the Australian Football League (AFL), West Coast Eagles, Fremantle Football Club, and Carlton Football Club. Fox Footy also collaborates with other sports networks, such as Seven Network, Network Ten, and ABC (Australian TV channel), to provide comprehensive coverage of the sport. The channel's launch was supported by prominent figures, including Eddie McGuire, Dermott Brereton, and Jason Dunstall, who have all been involved in the channel's programming and production.

● History

The history of Fox Footy dates back to 2011, when Foxtel announced plans to launch a dedicated Australian rules football channel, in response to the growing popularity of the sport, with teams like Collingwood Football Club, Hawthorn Football Club, and Geelong Football Club. The channel was launched in February 2012, with a range of programs and events, including live matches, news, and analysis, featuring experts like Garry Lyon, Tim Watson, and Robert Walls. Fox Footy has since become a leading destination for Australian rules football fans, with a strong focus on AFL matches, as well as coverage of other competitions, such as the Victorian Football League (VFL) and South Australian National Football League (SANFL), in partnership with Channel 7, Nine Network, and SBS (Australian TV channel).

● Programming

Fox Footy's programming lineup features a range of shows and events, including live matches, news, and analysis, with a focus on AFL matches, as well as coverage of other competitions, such as the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and Tasmanian State League (TSL), in collaboration with ABC Grandstand, Triple M, and 3AW. The channel also features a range of magazine-style shows, including AFL 360, On the Couch, and Bounce, which provide in-depth analysis and discussion of the sport, with contributions from experts like David King (Australian rules footballer), Gerard Healy, and Mark Robinson (journalist). Additionally, Fox Footy broadcasts a range of documentaries and special events, such as the AFL Draft and the AFL Awards, in partnership with Telstra, Toyota, and Crown Resorts.

● Personnel

Fox Footy's personnel include a range of experienced commentators, analysts, and presenters, such as Eddie McGuire, Dermott Brereton, and Jason Dunstall, who have all been involved in the channel's programming and production. The channel also features a range of other experts, including Garry Lyon, Tim Watson, and Robert Walls, who provide analysis and commentary on AFL matches and other events, in collaboration with Seven News, Nine News, and ABC News (Australia). Fox Footy's production team includes experienced producers and directors, such as Peter Campbell (producer), who have worked on a range of sports programs and events, including the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and Rugby World Cup, with BBC Sport, Sky Sports, and ESPN.

● Production

Fox Footy's production team is responsible for producing a range of programs and events, including live matches, news, and analysis, in partnership with NEP Australia, Global Television, and IMG (company). The channel's production facilities are based in Melbourne, with additional facilities in Sydney and Perth, and feature state-of-the-art equipment and technology, including 4K resolution and high-definition television (HDTV) capabilities, in collaboration with Sony, Panasonic, and Grass Valley (company). Fox Footy's production team works closely with the AFL and other sports organizations to ensure that the channel's programming meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy, with support from Australian Sports Commission, Australian Institute of Sport, and National Rugby League (NRL).

● Reception

Fox Footy has received positive reviews from AFL fans and critics, who praise the channel's comprehensive coverage of the sport, including live matches, news, and analysis, in partnership with The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Australian. The channel's programming has been recognized with several awards, including the ASTRA Awards and the Logie Awards, with nominations for Most Outstanding Sports Coverage and Most Popular Sports Program, in competition with Seven Sport, Nine's Wide World of Sports, and ABC Sport. Fox Footy has also been praised for its innovative production techniques, including the use of drone footage and virtual reality (VR) technology, in collaboration with DJW Media, Riot Games, and Optus Sport.

● Availability

Fox Footy is available to Foxtel subscribers in Australia, with a range of programming and events available to stream online through the Foxtel Go app, in partnership with Telstra TV, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast. The channel is also available in New Zealand and other countries through Foxtel's international subscription service, with support from Sky (New Zealand), Vodafone New Zealand, and Spark New Zealand. Fox Footy's programming is also available on demand through the Foxtel Now streaming service, which features a range of sports and entertainment content, including AFL, NRL, and Cricket Australia, in collaboration with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. Category:Australian television channels