Jimmy Bartel is a firm favourite to replace Ross Lyon on Footy Classified amid show shake-up
Jimmy Bartel could be taking over from Ross Lyon on Footy Classified as the retired player has been upping his media presence.
As his Sunday Sport show on Melbourne’s 3AW with Mark Allen has proved to be a hit with its massive ratings, sources have told the Herald Sun that he is a favourite to take the panelist spot on the Channel 9 sport show.
The former AFL star has also been impressing media executives at the station with his weekly podcast with Eddie McGuire on 9podcasts.
Jimmy Bartel (pictured) could be taking over from Ross Lyon on Footy Classified
Bartel has also impressed fans with his knowledge of the game in his commentary role on Channel 7 and by filling presenting shifts on 3AW breakfast alongside Jacqui Felgate on Wide World of Sports.
As Ross Lyon has been appointed Saints coach, insiders told the publication that Bartel would be a perfect fit for the role, with the panel size on the Wednesday show also set to be reduced.
As Ross Lyon has been appointed Saints coach, insiders said that Bartel would be a perfect fit for the role
Panelist Caroline Wilson will only be part of the Monday night show for the 2023 season.
It’s a busy time for Bartel as he is set to become a father for the third time.
Jimmy is expecting a baby girl this year with his partner Amelia Shepperd.
Bartel’s Sunday Sport show on Melbourne’s 3AW with Mark Allen has proved to be a hit with its massive ratings
He already shares two sons, Aston, six, and Henley, three, with his ex-wife Nadia Bartel.
The father and his new partner celebrated their one-year anniversary together last August.
At the time, he shared a blurry photo of the couple kissing to Instagram and wrote: ‘It’s been a blur, but what a year with you. Love you.’
The former AFL star is expecting a baby girl this year with his partner Amelia Shepperd