Sports Entertainment Network has issued a statement about AFL legend Matthew Rendell. Rendell died after suffering a heart attack on Sunday at age 64.
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) CEO Craig Hutchison said: “Matt was so loved in footy circles – his passion for the game, be it as player or recruiter, was so infectious. He lit up the room with his big personality and great character.
“Matt put his heart into AFL football and built friendships right across the code and broader media world too.
“Our team at SEN are shattered by the news and our hearts go out to the Rendell family and his many mates.”
Craig Hutchison
The former Fitzroy AFL champion was a regular fixture on SEN, and played a crucial role in the evolution of AFL Trade Radio, with his expert insights and analysis.
SEN rebranded from Sports Entertainment Network from Crocmedia in 2020. The network recently announced that Former Australian Test Captain Tim Paine will head up a new weekday breakfast program on SEN Tassie 1629am alongside esteemed Tasmanian journalist Brent Costelloe.
The unnamed show will air Monday and Friday from 6am – 8am and both hosts will provide insights and analysis of all the latest Tasmanian sporting news.
Paine said: “It’s terrific to see SEN invest in promoting Tasmanian sporting content, and I couldn’t be more excited to be back on the airwaves.
“I’m looking forward to working alongside Brent, who is undoubtedly one of the best in the business regarding all things sport in Tassie. I can’t wait to analyse and discuss all the latest sporting news, and connect with the dedicated SEN audience.”
In addition to the new breakfast show, sports presenter David Lithgow will join former Australian and Tasmanian state cricketer Brett Geeves to present Sports Entertainment Network’s Saturdays in Tassie program. The program will take a deep dive into Tasmanian sport each week from 8am – 10am.