James Brayshaw
Broadcaster/Sports Journalist/Commentator/Host
James Brayshaw is one of Australia’s key sporting media personalities with an impressive career in television, radio and journalism. James is best known as co-host with Garry Lyon on Channel 9’s The Footy Show, the number one AFL program in Australia.
In addition to The Footy Show, this year James will be heard again as part of the 3MMM AFL commentary team, and he will also feature as a regular co-host of Wide World of Sports on Sunday mornings for Channel 9. In 2008 James will continue to be the public face of the Kanagroos as the chairman of the North Melbourne Football Club.
As well as his football coverage, James was also an audience favourite for his larrakin humour on Triple M’s breakfast show The Cage, which finished on air at the end of last year after a hugely successful 5 years.
James is one of the few presenters in the industry who commentates both AFL and cricket on radio and television. A former state cricketer spanning a decade, his first hand knowledge adds credibility to his commentary and hosting abilities. James’ versatility across both AFL and cricket confirms his standing as one the industry’s respected experts and a great “’all rounder”.
Other highlights in 2006/7 include Cricket and AFL commentating, co hosting the Commonwealth Games with Gary Lyon on Channel Nine, co hosting M-sport with Garry Lyon (Sam Newman in 2006) and heading up Friday night and Saturday afternoon AFL coverage for 3MMM. Prior to James’ TV success, he had an accomplished career in broadcasting on SAFM to calling cricket on ABC national radio.
Despite his demanding media commitments, James manages to maintain a strong involvement in a range of corporate and charity capacities as host or MC.
Professional Sports Career
- 75 first class cricket games for WA and SA
- Twice part of winning Sheffield Shield teams
- Batsman, with a career 4934 runs at an average of 42.53 with 10 centuries (Retired 1996-97)
- Played in Lancashire league in England in 1989
- His father Ian played 101 cricket games for WA and was a long time Sports Presenter for Network
- Ten in WA
- His brother Mark played AFL for North Melbourne and was CEO of Richmond 2001-02
- 2002-08- AFL host/commentary for 3MMM Friday nights and Saturday afternoon
- 2002-8 - Sports Host for M-Sport from 6-7pm Fridays 3MMM with Garry Lyon/Sam Newman
- 2006 - Commonwealth Games - Nine Network
- 2002-06- AFL host/commentary for National Nine Network/NWS 9
- 2001- Ashes series from England Seven Network
- 2000- Sydney Olympics C7 Cable TV
- 1997-01 - Pura Cup Cricket C7 Cable TV
- 2002-08 - AFL host/commentary 3MMM Friday night and Saturday afternoon
- 2002-06 - AFL host/commentary National Nine News/NWS 9
- 1999-00 - AFL host/commentary 5MMM
- 2002-05 - ING cup (Sheffield Shield Cricket) – Nine Network Summer
- 1998-01 - Pura Cup (Sheffield Shield Cricket) C7 Cable TV
- First class International Cricket, ABC radio
Panel/Discussion
- 2008- Rotating co-host on Wide World of Sports, Nine Network
- 2006-08 - The Footy Show co host Nine Network
- 2006-07 - Guest appearances on 20 to 1, Nine Network
- 2005 - Any Given Sunday with Garry Lyon, Sam Newman,Nine Network (VIC/SA/TAS)
- Prior to these dates, James also appeared on Sportsworld, The Crows Show, Footy Plus and The Footy Quiz for 7
Reading/Reporting Sports News
- 2002-03 - National Nine News NWS 9
- 1993-01 - Seven Nightly News Adelaide
- 1996-01 - SAFM Breakfast Sports Reports
Radio
- 2007 The Cage Breakfast team on 3MMM
- 2004-06 The Cage Breakfast team on 2MMM, 3MMM (also 5MMM 2004-05)
- 2002-03 The Cage Breakfast show in 3MMM (plus 2MMM from Sept 03)
- 1998-01 Co-host of the no.1 rating Breakfast Show on SAFM with Amanda Blair, ABC National radio – First class cricket commentary