This is the result of the aleague being punted by Fox Sports. As soon as that happened the code was invisible to most of the sports market in Australia. The fact that Paramount were the only bidder has now doomed them to years of mediocrity. The same has happened to Rugby Union. Both codes are in a ...

Seems every week, every game has a blowout scoreline. Is this becoming a problem?

Josh Morris admits he has "genuine fears" for the State of Origin series, as blowout scorelines become a weekly occurrence in the NRL

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1445909584215743&id ...

i like how alot of people are saying PNG is 3rd world and poor, that is why they will fail...

there are heaps of countries that are on this list... that play sports internationally or domestically...

PNG CHIEFS will be a powerhouse, simply on the fact the Government wants them too be.

well ...

i like how alot of people are saying PNG is 3rd world and poor, that is why they will fail...

there are heaps of countries that are on this list... that play sports internationally or domestically...

PNG CHIEFS will be a powerhouse, simply on the fact the Government wants them too be.


Yep. It ...

Agree with all that although still sceptical re: tourism - be a boost initially - but once hype wears off would be surprised.

Also not as convinced re: success long term either

im sure Terry thinks that PNG is like his suburb in Sydney and no idea the PNG is a very less developed country ...

RL absolutely annihilating the fumbling game on FTA 2026. NRL: avg 630,679. AFL: 444,230. NRL 1.5M more viewers with 13 less games. That's what ya call an almighty unmitigated flogging sports fans. Booooodifoooool to see!!!!!

Not that any Fox/Kayo numbers are available, but I would assume the audience numbers for the AFL would be even bigger considering the massive increase in streaming numbers that have been reported in the past for the AFL since the new broadcast agreement took effect. 😉


Nup. RL smashes fumbling ...

Gee whiz, another thumping win for the AFL head to head with the NRL last night. The NRL also featured the Melbourne Storm prime time on Channel 9 in Melbourne.

Friday 22 May

Richmond vs Essendon - Dreamtime at the G / Fremantle vs St Kilda (7mate Perth)

SEVEN’S AFL: FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ...

There's two stories in todays Herald Sun about this sordid tale. One is about Rachael Griffiths surprise attendance at the hearing. The other is titled, 'AFL in a spin cycle'. Apparently fumblehouse's communication team are spending a lot of time trying to spin this one. To the extent they're hiring ...

Fred wrote: Fri May 22, 2026 7:42 am

Agree with all that although still sceptical re: tourism - be a boost initially - but once hype wears off would be surprised.

Also not as convinced re: success long term either

Its been bankrolled by two national governments Freddo. Its success ad infinitum is guaranteed.

Another big Thursday night win for the AFL up against the NRL in reach and average tv ratings last night. Just for you Terry 😉


Thursday 21 May

SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Seven 1,738,000 630,000 83,000


THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE Nine 1,342,000 575,000 122,000



Thanks beatup. A ...

Apparently Rachael Ward is accompanying the wife throughout as considering making a movie about all this - very interesting indeed.


Really??? Well that's not gonna make the AFL look too good is it. Interesting times Freddo.


Indeed - I have no issue at all with Carlton getting raked ...

Serious question - do people think this PNG team will create a tourism boon for PNG - will people in large number want to go there given the safety issues ?? Beautiful place and would love to visit someof the islands up that way - but Port Moresby not so keen.


I have been sceptical about PNG ...

Fred wrote: Thu May 21, 2026 1:48 pm

Apparently Rachael Ward is accompanying the wife throughout as considering making a movie about all this - very interesting indeed.

Really??? Well that's not gonna make the AFL look too good is it. Interesting times Freddo.

Massive news in todays Herald Sun folks. The headline reads: 'IN SAYERS V SAYERS IT IS THE AFL THAT IS REALLY ON TRIAL'. Yep. Exactly what I have been saying from the start. The story outlines a long list of AFL cover-ups, subterfuge, BS and plain lying. Who woulda known lolololol!!!!!

Mrs Sayers ...