James Bracey
| James Bracey | |
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| Born |
17 September 1984 Gosford, New South Wales Australia |
| Occupation |
Sports presenter Sports journalist |
| Years active | 2004 - present |
James Bracey (born 17 September 1984), in Gosford, New South Wales is an Australian sports journalist and presenter for the Nine Network.
Bracey is currently host of Nine's rugby league telecasts. He previously worked at Sky News Australia for 13 years until resigning in December 2016.
Career
Sky News
Bracey commenced as a producer at Sky News Australia at age 19 in April 2004[1][2] whilst he was studying a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) at the University of Newcastle.[3] He also attended the Max Rowley Media Academy.[4] After graduating he joined the Sky News team in a full-time capacity as reporter and anchor.
Bracey has covered the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games and the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, 2012 London Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympic Games for Foxtel.[1][5][6] He was awarded Swimming Australia's 2008 Media Award for his coverage.[7]
In January 2013, Bracey was appointed presenter of a new sports show on Sky News Australia titled SportsNight with James Bracey.[8] Bracey was also a regular panellist on The Last Word.
In 2014, Bracey hosted the ASTRA Industry Excellence Awards.[9]
In December 2016, Bracey announced his resignation from Sky News after 13 years, ending his role on 15 December 2016, with his program SportsNight with James Bracey not continuing with a new host following his departure.[10][11]
Nine Network
In December 2016, it was announced that Bracey would join the Nine Network. It was announced that he would host the Nine's rugby league telecast and The Sunday Footy Show. He is also a fill-in sports presenter on Today and Nine News.[12]
Bracey's first appearance on Nine's rugby league telecast was on 10 February 2017, when he hosted the network's coverage of the 2017 All Stars match. He also hosted the 2017 State of Origin series.
Bracey also occasionally hosts the network's netball coverage.
In 2018, Bracey was appointed host of Sports Sunday and Nine's new Monday night show 100% Footy.
He no longer hosts The Sunday Footy Show; he was replaced by Erin Molan.
From 2019, Bracey will host Nine’s Tennis coverage.
Personal life
Bracey lives in the Sydney suburb of Cammeray with his wife Margot, who he married in 2012.[13] Bracey is a life long fan of The North Sydney Bears and is the club's number one season ticket holder.[14]
References
- 1 2 "James Bracey ... Sky News presenter, producer and reporter". Saxton Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ↑ "James Bracey to MC sports dinner". Thirroul Butchers. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ↑ "Interview with James Bracey". 19 September 2007. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ↑ "Presenters - James Bracey". Sky News Australia. Archived from the original on 29 September 2009. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ Foxtel Vancouver broadcast team
- ↑ Foxtel Dehli broadcast team
- ↑ ESwimming newsletter
- ↑ "SportsNight with James Bracey". 27 January 2013. Archived from the original on 18 June 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ↑ Knox, David (1 March 2014). "James Bracey to host ASTRA Industry Excellence Awards". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ↑ "Sky News bombshells: Sports legend quits, evening talk show expanding". MediaWeek. 13 December 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- ↑ "James Bracey hosts final SportsNight on Sky News". MediaWeek. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ↑ "James Bracey joins Channel Nine - News". Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ↑ Veerhuis, Jennifer (24 October 2015). "There's no such thing as too much sport for Sky News presenter James Bracey". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ↑ https://www.northsydneybears.com.au/media-release-james-bracey-named-north-sydney-bears-number-one-ticket-holder-2018/
| Media offices | ||
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| Preceded by Yvonne Sampson & Peter Sterling |
Nine's rugby league coverage Host 2017- present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Program started |
100% Footy Host 2018 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Emma Freedman |
Sports Sunday Host 2018 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Yvonne Sampson |
NRL Sunday Footy Show Host 2017 |
Succeeded by Erin Molan |