Footy Classified

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Footy Classified
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GenreTalk
Presented by Craig Hutchison (2007–present)
Caroline Wilson (2007–present)
Matthew Lloyd (2013–present)
Kane Cornes (2020–present)
Eddie McGuire (2020–present)
Jimmy Bartel (2023–present)
Sam McClure (2020–present)
Ross Lyon (2020–2022)
Garry Lyon (2007–2015, 2017)
Damian Barrett (2016)
Chris Judd (2018–2019)
Wayne Carey (2007)
Glenn Archer (2008)
Grant Thomas (2009–2012)
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons12
Production
Production location GTV-9 Melbourne
Running time60 minutes
(including commercials)
Original release
Network Nine Network
Release2 April 2007 (2007-04-02) –
present
Related
The Footy Show , The Sunday Footy Show

Footy Classified is an Australian television program broadcast two nights per week on the Nine Network, which discusses pressing issues relating to the Australian Football League and Australian rules football. It debuted on Monday 2 April 2007. Its presenters are well known football analysis personalities Craig Hutchison, Caroline Wilson, Matthew Lloyd and Kane Cornes on Monday nights, while Eddie McGuire, Damien Barrett and Jimmy Bartel replace Hutchison, Wilson and Cornes respectively on Wednesday nights.

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Overview

The show was originally known by the working title Footy Confidential, [1] before Foxtel later announced a gossip news show it was producing called Confidential , [2] causing Nine to rename the show to Footy Classified.

Footy Classified consists of four panellists: Craig Hutchison, Caroline Wilson, Kane Cornes and Matthew Lloyd. Following discussions on controversial events during the weekend of football, a special guest will arrive in the studio for an in-depth chat – usually a high-profile coach or player. During its first season, Wayne Carey was the fourth panellist but was axed by Channel 9 after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and police. [3]

The show was known for its confrontations between Wayne Carey and Craig Hutchison, and between all panel members in general. One notable stoush consisted of Craig Hutchison making a sign for Wayne Carey to hold up saying that he was "wrong" regarding Dean Laidley. Carey had previously stated that he wanted Laidley sacked because his poor media manner meant that he was not diplomatic enough to lead the club, North Melbourne. The team responded by winning four consecutive games and, eventually by making the Preliminary Final.

Wayne Carey was sacked from the program and Channel Nine on 30 January 2008 after allegedly smashing a wine glass into his girlfriend's face causing lacerations to her mouth and neck. [4] Carey was replaced by recently retired ex-teammate Glenn Archer.

For the 2009 season, Glenn Archer was replaced by former coach Grant Thomas. [5] After leaving the show, Archer has continued his media work, writing for a variety of newspapers.

It was reported on 21 September 2012 that Grant Thomas would not be returning in 2013. Nine announced on 28 November 2012 that former Essendon Captain Matthew Lloyd would replace Thomas in 2013.

In March 2016, it was announced that Damian Barrett would join the panel on a full-time basis. He replaced Garry Lyon, who was addressing personal issues. [6]

In 2020, it was announced that the show would air on both Monday and Wednesday nights, with Eddie McGuire and Ross Lyon joining the Wednesday night edition as host and panellist respectively, while Sam McClure joins the show as resident news-breaker. [7]

In February 2023, it was announced that Jimmy Bartel will join the show and replace Ross Lyon.

Segments

Panellists

Timeslot and ratings

Footy Classified dominates the hotly contested and lucrative 10:30 Monday night time slot. After a rescheduling of programming in August 2009, this program now airs in Sydney and Brisbane at midnight on Tuesday.

While the show airs during the AFL premiership season, occasionally it may air outside of the football season in the event of major news.

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References

  1. ↑ Geoff McClure, For Nine, it's still on with the show , The Age, 2 March 2007.
  2. ↑ TV Tonight, Footy Classified but not Confidential. March 2007
  3. ↑ "Wayne Carey faces US assault charges". 30 January 2008.
  4. ↑ "Wayne Carey faces US assault charges". 30 January 2008.
  5. ↑ TV Tonight, Ex-St Kilda coach joins Footy Classified, 22 December 2008.
  6. ↑ TV Tonight, Returning: Footy Classified, 18 March 2016.
  7. ↑ "Nine unveils exciting new AFL shows".
  8. ↑ TV Tonight, Chris Judd becomes Footy Classified regular, 29 April 2016
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