Hawthorn legend and star AFL commentator makes surprise switch to rival broadcaster
- Shaun Burgoyne is leaving Channel 7 to join Fox Footy
- Footy star has been working at Channel 7 since 2022
Four-time AFL premiership midfielder Shaun Burgoyne is leaving Channel 7 to join sports broadcaster Fox Footy in 2025 in a huge move for the network.
The top commentator has been a big part of Channel 7’s AFL coverage since 2022, but is shifting to Fox Footy to coincide with the start of a new rights deal written by the Foxtel Group.
Fox Sports Managing Director Steve Crawley is enthusiastic about the move and underlines Burgoyne’s expertise.
“Shaun is a true shooter with a trusted opinion and has earned the respect of all football fans,” Crawley noted.
“He’s a football king and he wants to work at Fox Footy.”
Four premierships at Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, 407 professional appearances, a member of the All Australian team in 2006 and a proud Indigenous leader on and off the field – Burgoyne has achieved more than most.
Shaun Burgoyne (pictured centre) leaves Channel 7 to join sports channel Fox Footy
The signing of the four-time AFL premiership midfielder is a game-changing move
Kayo Sports said in a statement: ‘Burgoyne is the first of a number of pundits expected to sign with Fox Footy in new roles next season as they strengthen their ranks to maximize the opportunities the 2025 rights offer them.’
Burgoyne joins a line-up of respected analysts and former football greats including Garry Lyon, Jason Dunstall, Nathan Buckley and Jonathan Brown.
The latest football move in the media comes after an offseason that saw many shifts.
Channel 7 has poached Nick Riewoldt, Kane Cornes and Caroline Wilson. While Luke Darcy announced he is stepping down from his roles at Channel 7 and Triple M.