FRESH from exiting the Essendon coach's box, Mark Thompson will be heard on the national airwaves in 2015 after signing on as expert commentator with radio station 3AW.
The Fairfax Media-owned station has won a fierce battle for the dual Geelong premiership coach, beating Melbourne-based all-sports station SEN for his services.
It's understood SEN wanted Thompson for Friday night football or its multi-award winning Crunch Time pre-game show, following the departure of Michael Voss who has become an assistant coach at Port Adelaide.
However it's believed 3AW came to the party with a more appealing deal for one of the highest-profile personalities in football.
Thompson's opinions will be highly sought-after as the Essendon supplements scandal looks set to drag into a third season.
It's expected Thompson will join 3AW's team for Thursday night and Monday blockbuster matches as well as a selection of Saturday afternoon games.
The new season shapes as a fascinating one on the radio dial with other changes including the departure of ABC veteran Drew Morphett and Brian Taylor's much-hyped return to Triple M.
