The Footy Show (AFL)

The AFL Footy Show had its origins in 1993 when a special Grand Final Edition of the Sunday Footy Show aired on the Thursday night before the AFL Grand Final. The program was then extended and started as a regular program in 1994, and was hosted by former Network Ten reporter Eddie McGuire, and joined by former Geelong champion John "Sammy" Newman and comedian Trevor Marmalade. They are usually joined by three current and former football players in a panel format. In 2006 after Eddie McGuire's appointment as CEO of the of the Nine Network, he stepped down as host of the program and has been replaced by former Melbourne star Garry Lyon and former state cricketer James Brayshaw.

The AFL Footy Show has also had its fair share of controversy, especially because of the on-air antics of Newman who has been the subject of many complaints directed at the Nine Network.

Some of the incidents involving Newman include:

Wearing blackface in response to an Indigenous Australian player, Nicky Winmar not appearing as scheduled on that night's program due to a flat tire. Hitting David Schwarz in the face with a pie before getting pushed by him. Having his trousers pulled down by Shane Crawford, exposing his genitals. Drinking a full bottle of Jim Beam over the length of a show. Newman has also had a number of well-publicised off-screen incidents that are often brought up during the show. The panellists discuss any news stories that arise during the week, review the last rounds matches, and preview each and every match for the week, including showing the lineups. Before 2001 no footage of any AFL games could be aired by the show as the rival Seven Network held the broadcast rights and refused to allow the show to air footage, in an attempt to stall the program's success. Since 2001 Nine has had the rights to AFL broadcasts and footage is now used liberally during the show.

Regular segments include:

Almost Footy Legends (by Trevor Marmalade) - showcases local footy highlights (such as big marks and great goals - originally started so that some football footage could be shown. Sams Mailbag (by Sam Newman) - Sam reads and answers letters from the show's fans. Street Talk (usually by Sam Newman) - a satirical take on the vox pop by interviewing and making fun of various characters on the streets of cities around Australia. Other one-off segments have included:

Screamers - a AFL player talent quest competition House of Bulger - 5 minute parody of daytime soap operas featuring AFL stars such as Shane Crawford (as Hank Bulger) and guest appearances.