AFL

Sun 21 Aug, 1pm AEST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

It will be a thrilling contest when the sixth-placed Swans host the seventh-placed  Saints at the SCG in the third last round of the home-and-away season.  In what is one of the most hotly contested finals races of recent years the Swans will be out to claim the four points and consolidate their top eight position and dent the prospects of September football for last year’s Grand Finalists.

Friday Night Football: NRL. St George Illawarra Dragons Vs The Melbourne Storm. Nine 7.30pm NSW, 9.30pm QLD, 11.30pm VIC.

Set to be one of the classic battles that will help decide the minor premiership. With one of the Dragon’s star players out, can they get on top of the Storm, or do the Storm have it on the bag? Live in NSW from AAMI Park in Melbourne.

Friday Night Football: AFL. Carlton Vs Hawthorn. Seven 8.30pm VIC, SA & WA. 11.20pm NW & QLD.

It’s a genuine top four blockbuster between two of Melbourne’s biggest clubs. The Blues will need to break a run of seven losses against the Hawks if they’re to win. But Brett Ratten’s boys are a different prospect in 2011.

Harry Potter: 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments. Nine, 7.30pm VIC, SA & WA. 10.45pm Saturday NSW & QLD.

To celebrate the release of the final installment in the Harry Potter film saga, this special program counts down the 50 greatest Harry Potter moments.

Blitz St, SBS ONE, 8.30pm

Tony Robinson explores what it was like to live through the Blitz of World War II. A specially constructed row of terraced houses built on a remote military base is subjected to explosions similar to those inflicted by the Luftwaffe. The first episode looks at the most common bombs used in the Blitz in 1940, some of which contained up to 250kg of TNT. The program also features eyewitness testimonies, giving an insight into day-to-day life on the home front and the immense psychological damage caused by the bombardment.

Breakout Kings, ONE, 11.30pm

Like Father, Like Son. New time. Christian Beaumont has got an axe to grind with the entire system of organized government. The gang must find this escaped felon before something else is destroyed.

Sat 6 Aug, 7pm AEST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD and FOX SPORTS 1

Fans can expect a fierce contest when the seventh-placed Bombers host the eighth-placed Swans at Etihad Stadium with both teams clinging to their finals aspirations.  Essendon will be hoping the home ground advantage can guide them over the line and help consolidate a top eight finish.

Claremont v Williamstown, Sat 6 Aug, 5pm AEST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD and FOX SPORTS 1

The inaugural FOXTEL Cup will be decided on Saturday 6 August when the Claremont Tigers host the VFL powerhouse Williamstown at Patersons Stadium in Perth with FOX SPORTS the only place to watch LIVE action of the state-based competition grand final.    

Sat 30 Jul, 2pm AEST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

The almighty Cats have shown they can be stopped having succumbed twice in recent weeks but their winning streak at Skilled Stadium remains intact and is likely to provide the boost they need to put them back in the winner’s circle against the Dees. 

Sat 23 Jul, 2pm AEST, LIVE  and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

The Swans will be out to resurrect their ailing season and keep their finals hopes alive with a win over the Doggies on home soil. 

Sun 17 Jul, 1pm AEST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

The Swans have their eye on a top-four finish and will be hoping their home-ground advantage converts to the full four points when they host the Dockers at the SCG.  The Dockers will be out in force as they cling to their finals aspirations.

Sat 16 Jul, 4.45pm AEST on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

Claremont will host the Magpies in Perth for the second semi-final of the FOXTEL Cup with EXCLUSIVE coverage on FOX SPORTS. 

Sun 10 Jul, 1pm AEST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

Reigning premiers Collingwood will be out to collect the four points and consolidate a top four finish heading into the deep end of the season.  But the Roos’ recent resurgence will provide a solid test to the favorites as they aim for a finals berth.

Sat 9 Jul, 4.45pm AEST on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

The inaugural FOXTEL Cup will stage its first finals series with FOX SPORTS showcasing EXCLUSIVE coverage of the state-league competition.  South Australian football fans may still get to see one of their teams reach a Grand Final in 2011 with Port Adelaide Magpies securing a semi-finals berth in the 16-team knockout contest alongside Victoria’s only local hope, Williamstown and rivals from the West – Claremont and East Perth.