AFL fans are in for a treat, as it has been revealed that a new all-access docu-series about footy’s top-flight is coming to our screens.
According to SEN, the production company, Box to Box Films, behind the smash-hit Netflix series ‘Drive to Survive’ has already commenced work on a brand new AFL series that will be aired on Amazon Prime Video.
Box to Box Films are an Emmy-winning producer based in London. They are reportedly in Australia and are working with five footy clubs.
As of March 2025, ‘Drive to Survive’, Netflix’s viewing data report suggests that Series Five of the show has gained over 90,000,000 viewing hours since it was launched in 2019.
And as the AFL looks to innovate on how it can broaden its audiences globally, footy chiefs will be hoping that they can drive up some big numbers.
SEN has also revealed the footy clubs that producers will be working with, and only one Victorian club is included in the roster.
Marcus Bontempelli will be one of several players featuring in the brand new Amazon AFL series
The series is set to be aired on Amazon, and will be made by the same producers who made Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’
GWS, Fremantle, Gold Coast and the reigning premiers, Brisbane will all feature alongside the Western Bulldogs in the docu-series
Fremantle, GWS Giants, Gold Coast and the reigning premiers, Brisbane will all feature in the documentary, alongside the Western Bulldogs.
It is also understood that the series will revolve around the star players in each team.
Marcus Bontempelli is being rumoured to have a spotlight in the series, alongside GWS star Toby Greene.
Instead of focusing on the clubs, the new programme, which is yet to be named, will delve into the lives of the players and how they have risen to the top of professional footy.
The AFL has previously engaged producers and streaming giants, like Amazon, to produce a series delving into the lives of players in the league.
Back in 2021, the ‘Making Their Mark’ docu-series was released on Amazon and featured Eddie Betts and Nic Naitanui, while also going behind the scenes at the Crows and GWS.
While we wait for more details to drop on which players will be involved in the show, one Freo star has revealed he will not be participating.
‘I can’t say it will involve me too much,’ Sam Switkowski told the West Australian.
‘I haven’t noticed any extra cameras or anything like that, so I’m not too sure who will be in it.
‘It will be good for the club, good for the sport as a whole, to be able to see a little bit more of what goes on for our fans and members.’
