Best sport coverage by an individual – broadcast

This award recognises an individual who has delivered exceptional coverage of sport on broadcast media during the nomination period. This can include radio, television and digital media across video and audio formats. Entries should demonstrate responsible and well-researched coverage and provide a detailed and innovative insight into sport.  Coverage could include interviews, live match commentary, analysis and other formats.

2022 Winner

Neroli Meadows, ESPN / Ordineroli Speaking

Neroli Meadows has travelled the globe to cover tennis, cricket, basketball, NFL, AFL and more. She fronted coverage for major events such as the NFL Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Weekend, FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cups, and the 2021 and 2022 Indian Premier League seasons. She was a regular on Triple M’s 'Molloy', and produces and hosts her own podcast, Ordineroli Speaking, opens in a new tab.

Highly Commended

Matty Johns, Fox Sports

As the anchor of ‘Matty Johns Face-To-Face, opens in a new tab’, ‘Sunday night with Matty Johns, opens in a new tab’, ‘The Late Show with Matty Johns, opens in a new tab’ and ‘The Matty Johns Podcast, opens in a new tab’, Matty Johns covered rugby league from all angles in 2022. With in-depth interviews with the game’s biggest identities, detailed analysis and personal insights into teams and players, Johns provided fans with entertaining and detailed coverage into the game they love.

Finalists

Gerard Whateley, SEN / Fox Footy

Gerard Whateley is a voice of authority and passion in the coverage of Australian sport, setting the agenda on his morning SEN radio show 'Whateley', opens in a new tab and hosting AFL360 on Fox Footy, opens in a new tab. The programs debate the key issues in sport and interview key figures and decision makers. His calling puts him at the major events at home and abroad, with particular acclaim for his AFL, NFL Super Bowl and World Cup cricket coverage.

Alister Nicholson, Seven Network

Alister Nicholson’s versatility and skill as a broadcaster was evident in 2022. He added commentating winter sports to his ever-growing list during the Beijing Winter Olympic Games and called hockey at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. During a busy summer of cricket, he also expertly commentated iconic moments including Usman Khawaja's back-to-back hundreds on his return from Test exile and Glenn Maxwell's record-breaking BBL innings.