''Future Stars'' (formerly TAC Cup Future Stars) is an Australian sports

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which focuses on the

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, under-18

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competitions and young prospects of the AFL. It premiered on Sunday, 10 May 2009 at 1:00pm on

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in Melbourne, and features game highlights, interviews and analysis of the top prospects to be nominated in the

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. Originally known as ''TAC Cup Future Stars,'' Future Stars was hosted by Craig Hutchison (2009-2014), whose production company, Crocmedia, is producing the show. Former player, Ben Dixon, and AFL talent scout,

Kevin Sheehan Kevin Vincent Sheehan OAM (born 1 August 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer for Geelong and the current Australian Football League (AFL) National Talent and International Manager, a member of the AFL football operations sub-committe ...

were panellists from the start, with

Terry Wallace Terry Wallace (born 13 December 1958) is a former professional Australian rules football player and coach. As a player, his career spanned three VFL/AFL clubs; most notably Hawthorn where he played in three premierships. After one season with ...

joining in 2010. In 2009, Sport 927's

Angela Pippos Angela Athena Pippos (born 29 December 1969), is an Australian journalist, television/radio presenter, author, MC and public speaker, of Greek heritage. Biography Pippos completed an Honours degree in Politics at the University of Adelaide an ...

reported from the field. In 2015, former Richmond and Western Bulldogs forward Nathan Brown succeeded Hutchison as host in alignment with the rebranding to its current name. A revolving special guest panellist and current AFL player usually sits on the panel to round the show.

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Nine Network original programming Australian rules football television series 2009 Australian television series debuts 2010s Australian television series Television shows set in Melbourne {{Australia-tv-prog-stub