SEN programming line-ups confirmed for Breakfast and Mornings in 2025

Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is excited to confirm their Breakfast and Mornings programming line-up across SEN 1116am in Melbourne for 2025.

Following the recent announcement that veteran sports broadcaster, Tim Watson, will be calling time on his television career at the end of 2024, SEN is delighted to confirm that Watson will still be heard on SEN in 2025, alongside Garry Lyon on with SEN Breakfast with Garry & Tim (Tuesday-Thursday).

The pair of AFL greats have been synonymous with Melbourne breakfast radio and stalwarts at SEN since they were a part of the station’s first-ever program when the station launched in January 2004.

“I’ve always said I’ve had the best job in the world, and without exception, that includes the time Garry and I spend in the studios and on-air at SEN,” Watson said. “I’ve been fortunate to have been a part of the team at SEN from the very beginning, and whilst the television chapter of my career is finishing up shortly, I’m really keen to still remain a part of the Melbourne media family on SEN.”

“Tim and I are excited about bringing to our audience the most comprehensive and controversial takes on every footy issue going around. There is no coach safe, and we will critique any player without fear or favour. We’ll leave it to the Monday and Friday team to relax, not take themselves too seriously and ramble through some of the lighter things in life. Or is it the other way around?! Either way, it will be good to be back,” Lyon added.

SEN is also pleased to announce that David King will be expanding his role on SEN Breakfast, joining Kane Cornes on both Mondays and Fridays in 2025.

For the last couple of years, footy fans have been waking up to their fiery yet entertaining dynamic every Friday morning on ‘Fireball Friday’. Now the duo will be expanding their partnership to top-and-tail the week with their perfect blend of light-hearted banter and in-depth footy analysis.

A 241-game player for North Melbourne turned AFL commentator and pundit, King, is known for his hard-hitting football insights and playful on-air chemistry with Kane, and can’t wait to double the dose of ‘Fireball’ for footy fans.

"(I) Can’t wait for ‘Fireball’ to top and tail the weekend of footy with our loyal SEN listeners. Fun, fights, and footy…bring it on!"

Port Adelaide Premiership player-turned-media personality, Cornes, added:

“Having ‘Fireball’ to bookend the week on Monday and Friday mornings on SEN Breakfast in 2025 is incredibly exciting. I’m proud of how the show has grown and evolved over the past three years and the way our audience has embraced us and joined in on our conversations. Now, being able to dive into the biggest talking points, dissect and analyse the games, and share our big opinions first thing on Mondays after the weekend’s action is a fantastic opportunity. As always, there’s sure to be plenty of fireworks.”

SEN can also confirm that Collingwood great, Nathan Buckley, will remain with the network in 2025, with his role expanding to a new capacity.

Buckley will be joining SEN 1116am’s morning show, Whateley with Gerard Whateley, for ‘The Monday Means Test’, as well as being a regular part of the program’s Wednesday show.

Whateley said he was thrilled to have Buckley on Mornings in 2025.

“There is nobody more sharp-eyed and clear-minded to find the meaning from a round of footy than Nathan Buckley,” Whateley said. “With a champion’s demeanor and a coach’s brain, Buckley is honed not to the outrageous and over-the-top reactions to each game, but the long-term worth and trend of a team and its fortunes.”

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Bucks from the very beginning of ‘Whateley’ and he’s absolutely perfect for ‘The Monday Means Test’ – the most important 90 minutes of the week.”

Buckley echoed Whateley’s sentiments:

“I’m really looking forward to working more with Gerard on ‘Whateley’ in 2025. Gerard is one of the country’s premier broadcasters, so not only am I looking forward to having a regular front row seat to see the master at work, but I think there are some really robust and meaningful discussions we can share with our listeners.

“On ‘The Monday Means Test’ we’ll cover not just all the talking points from what’s happened on the field over the weekend, but League-wide issues and trends. The AFL is more than just a sport these days, it’s part of the fabric of our culture here in Melbourne, and I’m looking forward to diving into it each and every week with Gerard.”

SEN's Chief Executive Officer, Craig Hutchison, said he was looking forward to the show’s expansion.

"Garry and Tim, Kane and Kingy, and Gerard and Bucks are all really valued members of our on-air team at SEN, and so we are thrilled that our listeners have the opportunity to hear such experienced broadcasters all in the one place again next year.

“We know how passionate our Melbourne audience is about AFL in particularly, and so we’re thrilled to be able to bring them such qualified pundits across our morning programming each weekday.”

Whateley returns to the airwaves in 2025 on Tuesday 28 January, from 9am.

Fireball with Kane & Kingy (6 to 9am) starts on Friday 31 January, 2025.

Breakfast with Garry & Tim will commence on Tuesday 11 February, 2025.

Nathan Buckley will first be heard on Whateley in 2025 on Wednesday 5 March, with ‘The Monday Means Test’ to commence post the AFL’s Opening Round on Tuesday 11 March (following the Labour Day Public Holiday).