Media Release 252525 January 2012011111 FOX SPORTS TO SCREEN ‘‘‘TRIPLE‘TRIPLE M LEGENDS OF ORIGINORIGIN’’’’ MATCH LIVE FOX SPORTS today announced that it will broadcast Sydney’s TRIPLE M LEGENDS OF ORIGINORIGIN match from Parramatta Stadium LIVE this Thursday, January 27 at 7.7.00000pm0pm AEDST on FOX SPORTS 1HD and FOX SPORTS 1. Featuring an all-star line-up of Australian sporting heroes, more than 20,000 tickets have been sold to the match to raise money for the Premier’s Flood Relief fund. The Queensland and New South Wales sides will battle it out for the Jordan Rice Shield. The unique co-production between FOX SPORTS and Triple M will screen LIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD and FOX SPORTS 1 from 7.00pm, with HG Nelson (Greig Pickhaver), Andrew JohnsJohns, Greg Martin and Dan Ginnane calling all the action which will be simulcast on Triple M live on 104.9FM in Sydney and 104.5 FM in Brisbane plus on digital radio station Barry.com.au . Australia’s leading general sports website www.foxsports.com.au and www.triplem.com.au will also feature live streams of the broadcast. A score of the greatest names in State of Origin history (full line-up below) will be involved in the match that will be played in four 15 minute quarters, with the Queensland side coached by Wally Lewis and Phil Gould at the helm of New South Wales. Lewis, Gould and match referee Bill Harrigan will be miked up throughout the match. The match will also see FOX SPORTS commentators go head-to-head, with New South Wales legends Greg Alexander and Brett Kimmorley as well as Queensland heroes Gary Belcher and Gorden Tallis among those strapping on the boots. Shannon Noll will sing the national anthem, plus GyroscopeGyroscope and Doc Neeson from The Angels are locked in to rock Parramatta Stadium in a night that will benefit Queensland flood victims. DirectorDirector,,,, FOX SPORTS Channels, Soames TreffryTreffry, said: “Triple M and the rugby league community have done a terrific job of turning this around as quickly as they have and FOX SPORTS is only too happy to help in any way we can to ensure this event helps to raise as much money as possible for the Queensland flood victims. “From a television production side, a big thanks to Global Television and the numerous freelancers, cameramen and production staff who are donating their time to deliver the pictures to FOX SPORTS viewers around the country.” General Manager, Austereo Sydney, Adam LangLang, said: “We’re ecstatic that FOX SPORTS has joined us in showcasing the Triple M Legends of Origin match to Australia. “The Grill Team’s Mark Geyer came up with the idea last week and as a credit to the Aussie spirit Sydney is just days away from a sensational spectacle in sport that will raise money for a great cause and pay tribute to flood victims in Queensland and Jordan Rice. We’re very thankful to all involved in making this event a reality and are proud of the Triple M staff who are donating their time to run the event.” FOX SPORTS LIVE coverage of the Triple M Legends of Origin match is available to FOXTEL and AUSTAR subscribers. INCREDIBLE LINELINE----UPUP FOR TRIPLE M LEGENDS OF ORIGIN MATCH: QLD NSW REFEREE Wally Lewis (Coach) Gus Gould (Coach) Bill Harrigan Mal Meninga Brad Fittler Wendell Sailor Benny Elias TRIPLE M COMMENTARY Kerry Bousteed Eric Grothe HG Gary Belcher Gary Jack Dan Ginnane Tony Currie Tim Brasher Greg Martin Robbie O’Davis Brett Kimmorley Andrew Johns Adrian Lam Cliff Lyons Sam Backo Terry Lamb AUTOGRAPH TENT Kerrod Walters Mario Fenech Steve Roach Gorden Tallis Mark Carroll Brett Kenny Mark Coyne Luke Ricketson Don McKinnon Kevin Campion Rod Wishart Peter Wynn Willie Carne Bryan Fletcher Geoff Gerard Colin Scott Ryan Girdler Paul Sironen Jamie Goddard David Peachey Steve Folkes Mat Rogers Paul Sironen Chris Anderson Jason Smith Greg Alexander Brad Izzard Andrew Symonds Mark Geyer Alan Thompson Steve Edge Steve Hanson Peter Tunks Phil Siggsworth AAAboutAbout Premier Media Group Premier Media Group is Australia’s leading sports producer and broadcaster. 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