Huge shake up for one of footy’s most popular TV shows as long-time host drops bombshell news
AFL football writer and television presenter Mark ‘Robbo’ Robinson is reportedly set to end his broadcast partnership with Gerard Whateley on long-running show AFL 360 after 14 years.
Robinson is one of AFL’s biggest voices and has kept fans entertained on the award-winning show three nights a week, with analysis, humour and in-depth discussions with the sport’s biggest names.
Robinson will make his final appearance on the show on Monday night when the duo do their annual grand final review, according to News Corp.
As yet, there has been no word on who might replace him next year.
Robinson’s departure from the Logie-nominated show coincides with ongoing rumours that Whateley might be heading to Channel Seven in 2025.
The big move in the media landscape comes after both Kane Cornes and Caroline Wilson jumped ship to Seven from Nine recently.
Last week it was also announced that Seven had secured St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt as an expert commentator for the 2025 season and beyond.
The St Kilda legend, 41, walked away from his successful TV career with Fox Sports in 2022 to move his family of five to Houston, Texas, as his wife’s family are from the area.
Mark Robinson (right) is set to bid farewell to popular program AFL 360 on Monday night
‘Robbo’ has hosted the successful TV show with Gerard Whateley (left) for 14 years
Footy fans have missed Riewoldt’s insight and personality, with the former gun forward striking up strong chemistry with Jonathan Brown, Kath Loughnan and Nathan Buckley.
As a result, speculation over the Saints great’s return date has been rife, and he can now confirm that he will be back on TV screens in Australia a few times a week.
‘After living in Cath’s hometown of Houston for two years, working full-time in stadium and event technology with PMY, we are all really looking forward to coming back to Melbourne and joining the Seven family,’ Riewoldt said ahead of his arrival.
Monday night’s grand final review episode of AFL 360 will be the duo’s last together
‘I’m excited about joining 7AFL and being part of the new vision for the network’s football coverage and programming in 2025 and beyond.
‘Seven has assembled a great team and I cannot wait to get started and working alongside the team in bringing the game directly to footy fans all over Australia.’
Chris Jones, Director of Network Sport, said: ‘We are beyond excited to welcome Nick to the Seven family in 2025.
‘Nick is one of the game’s greatest modern-day players and an elite football analyst. He’ll be a perfect addition to our already star-studded team of 7AFL experts, callers, and hosts.
‘As we expand our AFL programming, more opportunities open up for industry talent to join football’s No.1 commentary team, and we can’t wait to see how Nick’s expertise will elevate and complement our already outstanding coverage in 2025.’
