(Broadcasters of Monday Night Football on Triple M) After years of being rumoured to have desired a piece of the rugby league radio rights, and an offbeat call of the 1998 Rugby League State of Origin series (fronted by Andrew Denton and Billy Birmingham), Austereo acquired the exclusive commercial rights to the newly re-created Monday Night Football in late 2006.
This was changed to 6:40pm, except for a special edition two days after the sudden departure of Sonny Bill Williams, resulting in the most controversial Monday Night Football on Triple M broadcast.
With comedy duo Roy & HG joining the station, Monday Night Football on Triple M commenced at 7pm in 2009, with an added new programme 'The Verdict' running from the end of the game until approximately 9:30pm, focusing on the issues from the weekend.
The first broadcast on 19 March 2007 was noted for sideline commentator Dan Ginnane entering the South Sydney owners box in an attempt to interview Rabbitohs co-owner Russell Crowe.
On 26 March 2007, John Cartwright (Gold Coast Titans) was the first coach to speak to Monday Night Football on Triple M at the half time break, something which would become a regular feature.
[6] The opening moments of the 2009 season of Monday Night Football on Triple M were occupied by comedy duo Roy & HG, who used to airtime to petition for a new team to be established at Graeme Park, Gosford Phil Gould was forced to miss the match on 7 June 2009, because of the possibility he contracted Swine Flu.
Jimmy Smith moved into the commentary box with Dan Ginnane as Gold Coast Titans beat St George Illawarra Dragons 28–24 at Robina Stadium.
Andrew Johns voluntarily stood down from his duties on 14 June 2010, following his resignation from the NSW Blues coaching staff in the wake of the Timana Tahu racism saga.