Channel Nine has announced that journalist Rebecca Maddern will replace Garry Lyon as the new co-host of The Footy Show.

Maddern will join James Brayshaw, Sam Newman & Billy Brownless as regulars on the program.

The 38-year-old, who is the No.1 ticket holder with Geelong, is an award winning journalist and has been involved with the Seven Network for 14 years.

โ€œI was looking for new challenges in life and this was an opportunity too good to pass up,โ€ Maddern said of her appointment.

โ€œIt combines my journalism with my love of AFL football.โ€

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