Nigel Carmody is a revered commentator and host across a range of media platforms talking about the games and events he loves.

Featuring on the Seven Network’s AFL, AFLW and VFL coverage since 2015, Nigel has been a key part of the successful return of the VFL to commercial Television, resulting in a growing audience and fan base for the State League competition.

In 2017, Nigel was a foundation member of Seven’s broadcast of the inaugural season of the NAB AFL Women’s Competition having the distinction of calling the opening match between traditional rivals Carlton and Collingwood at a locked-out Ikon Park. The game which was watched by over 1.1 million viewers across Australia ignited his passion for the women’s game and has continued to this day with Nigel having called and hosted Seven’s telecasting of multiple AFLW Grand Finals, the inaugural AFLW State of Origin game, VFLW Grand Finals, and as host of pregame show The NAB Lead Up.

His affinity with and love of Horse Racing has also seen him take on hosting duties for the network’s racing coverage and with the sport’s dedicated channel, Racing.com. Front and centre for major race meetings at iconic tracks including Flemington, Caulfield and The Valley, he has driven the conversation as host on programs such as The Wrap, Spring Contenders and After The Last.

Nigel has been a familiar voice on radio for many years with Australia’s premier racing station RSN. He has also featured regularly on SEN where he has opined on a range of sports, appearing as a guest host on Breakfast and Evenings as well as calling footy with the network’s AFL Nation and ABC Grandstand’s AFL coverage.

An accomplished MC, he has worked with and for a range of sporting bodies, corporate partners and charities. His media work is in addition to a lifetime’s involvement in the Sports Management and Marketing industry and his longtime association with TLA (formerly Elite Sports Properties). On-field, Nigel played 160 VFL Games with Casey and Collingwood, captaining the then Scorpions in 2007. His association with the club however extends far beyond that with his grandfather Jack Carmody winning two premierships for the Pies between 1935-1936.

He lives in bayside Melbourne with wife Kim and daughters Amelia and Nina.