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leeroy*NRL* wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:28 am


wookie, can you give some info on this if you have any... thanks

Did the AFL give concessions for games to be played in Northern markets on FTA ?
Theres been no publicly released info on this.
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Gone wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:29 am
leeroy*NRL* wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:28 am


wookie, can you give some info on this if you have any... thanks

Did the AFL give concessions for games to be played in Northern markets on FTA ?
Theres been no publicly released info on this.
thanks, Freddy there ya go lol
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Any news regarding 7 being able to show two games into different regions and make out its 1?
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pussycat Mark 11 wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:04 pm
Any news regarding 7 being able to show two games into different regions and make out its 1?
Nine did this with the NRL for years in flipping live and delayed games in Brisbane and Sydney on Fridays and you never gave a shit then. Its funny how you do now.
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Terry wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:57 am
Gone wrote: Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:29 pm
Terry wrote: Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:21 pm



Fox is putting the squeeze on the AFL because their ratings are atrocious. They're simply not worth the money they are paying. This is looking like a dogs breakfast. Fox aren't happy. Seven isn't happy. The AFL isn't happy. The clubs aren't happy. And Paramount/10 aren't genuinely interested so there is no bidding war.

The new deal is going to be very very interesting!!!! Nothing is going to plan. Gilty is in a world of pain.
Dude you are completely inventing every word in this post.

Pal, my meticulous research is beyond reproach. I am correct. And you know it.

Your obsession with me is starting to show. For you own credibility you would be better to look at this objectively, as I do, lest you will once again make a fool out of yourself!!!
If you want to be shown to be truly objective, let's see some links to back up your claims. You know - the ones that show this research you claim to have done?

And do you really think that Foxtel will gain new customers by forcing things like you claim? Uh uh. That won't work so it's a waste of time. Pretty sure the AFL want FTA's money first. And if streaming companies are involved, I can tell you that Foxtel can't go with Kayo to back it up as it's crap. I don't have Paramount so I can't compare the two however.
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TLPG wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:38 pm
Terry wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:57 am
Gone wrote: Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:29 pm


Dude you are completely inventing every word in this post.

Pal, my meticulous research is beyond reproach. I am correct. And you know it.

Your obsession with me is starting to show. For you own credibility you would be better to look at this objectively, as I do, lest you will once again make a fool out of yourself!!!
If you want to be shown to be truly objective, let's see some links to back up your claims. You know - the ones that show this research you claim to have done?

And do you really think that Foxtel will gain new customers by forcing things like you claim? Uh uh. That won't work so it's a waste of time. Pretty sure the AFL want FTA's money first. And if streaming companies are involved, I can tell you that Foxtel can't go with Kayo to back it up as it's crap. I don't have Paramount so I can't compare the two however.


Pal, in your short time of returning to this site you have shown you should not be listened to ever. Never. Ever!!!!!
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Thank you for confirming that you did no research whatsoever on this subject. Much appreciated.
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Analysis
AFL broadcast rights: negotiations show Aussie rules still rules
Mark Di StefanoReporter
Aug 21, 2022 – 3.24pm


As AFL teams prepared for the final round of the regular season last week, media executives were huddled around computer screens, tweaking contracts for lawyers to pore through.
One participant of the talks described recent movements as the high drama-phase of what may be the biggest broadcast rights deal in Australian sports history.

With the top eight now decided, outgoing CEO Gillon McLachlan could deliver news of an agreement as early as this week.
For some time, AFL has held a claim to be the true national sporting competition. If the game’s executives can finalise a multi-year deal worth more than $500 million a year, the AFL will again show its status as the top dog in Australian sport.
Current rugby league, cricket, tennis and soccer deals will likely pale in comparison to the deal being negotiated to air the AFL beyond the 2024 season.

One source close to the negotiations predicted a strong result for the AFL, with observers predicting the game will secure something moderately above its previous deal.
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Leaks to the media from the supposedly secret negotiations have complicated the process.
The AFL’s investment committee – made up of CEO McLachlan, chairman Richard Goyder, and commissioners Paul Bassat and Robin Bishop – has been apparently left frustrated as patchy details about the negotiations have trickled into public view. Some have been dismissed as broadcasters trying to “talk their book” in the press.
Seven West Media, owner of Channel 7, along with pay-TV provider Foxtel have been privately confident of again being the game’s broadcast partners, as this masthead reported last week.
A report from The Sydney Morning Herald claimed a significant hurdle had been cleared for the 7/Foxtel bid, which would see Channel 7 stream games on its 7Plus service.

But a source close to the negotiations said things are far from certain. Bids from Channel 10, with its streaming platform Paramount+, and Nine, owner of streamer Stan (and The Australian Financial Review), are still being considered.
If the AFL were to take the rights away from Seven – it’s free-to-air partner for all but a few years of the competition’s history – it would send shockwaves through the local broadcasting industry.
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Quolls2019 wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:31 pm
Analysis
AFL broadcast rights: negotiations show Aussie rules still rules
Mark Di StefanoReporter
Aug 21, 2022 – 3.24pm


As AFL teams prepared for the final round of the regular season last week, media executives were huddled around computer screens, tweaking contracts for lawyers to pore through.
One participant of the talks described recent movements as the high drama-phase of what may be the biggest broadcast rights deal in Australian sports history.

With the top eight now decided, outgoing CEO Gillon McLachlan could deliver news of an agreement as early as this week.
For some time, AFL has held a claim to be the true national sporting competition. If the game’s executives can finalise a multi-year deal worth more than $500 million a year, the AFL will again show its status as the top dog in Australian sport.
Current rugby league, cricket, tennis and soccer deals will likely pale in comparison to the deal being negotiated to air the AFL beyond the 2024 season.

But a source close to the negotiations said things are far from certain. Bids from Channel 10, with its streaming platform Paramount+, and Nine, owner of streamer Stan (and The Australian Financial Review), are still being considered.
If the AFL were to take the rights away from Seven – it’s free-to-air partner for all but a few years of the competition’s history – it would send shockwaves through the local broadcasting industry.

Nice find Quolls. I’m still hopeful for a Channel 10/Paramount deal.
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Beaussie wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:16 pm
Quolls2019 wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:31 pm
Analysis
AFL broadcast rights: negotiations show Aussie rules still rules
Mark Di StefanoReporter
Aug 21, 2022 – 3.24pm


As AFL teams prepared for the final round of the regular season last week, media executives were huddled around computer screens, tweaking contracts for lawyers to pore through.
One participant of the talks described recent movements as the high drama-phase of what may be the biggest broadcast rights deal in Australian sports history.

With the top eight now decided, outgoing CEO Gillon McLachlan could deliver news of an agreement as early as this week.
For some time, AFL has held a claim to be the true national sporting competition. If the game’s executives can finalise a multi-year deal worth more than $500 million a year, the AFL will again show its status as the top dog in Australian sport.
Current rugby league, cricket, tennis and soccer deals will likely pale in comparison to the deal being negotiated to air the AFL beyond the 2024 season.

But a source close to the negotiations said things are far from certain. Bids from Channel 10, with its streaming platform Paramount+, and Nine, owner of streamer Stan (and The Australian Financial Review), are still being considered.
If the AFL were to take the rights away from Seven – it’s free-to-air partner for all but a few years of the competition’s history – it would send shockwaves through the local broadcasting industry.

Nice find Quolls. I’m still hopeful for a Channel 10/Paramount deal.
I can see some benefits, would be interesting.
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Quolls2019 wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:25 pm
Beaussie wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:16 pm
Quolls2019 wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:31 pm
Analysis
AFL broadcast rights: negotiations show Aussie rules still rules
Mark Di StefanoReporter
Aug 21, 2022 – 3.24pm


As AFL teams prepared for the final round of the regular season last week, media executives were huddled around computer screens, tweaking contracts for lawyers to pore through.
One participant of the talks described recent movements as the high drama-phase of what may be the biggest broadcast rights deal in Australian sports history.

With the top eight now decided, outgoing CEO Gillon McLachlan could deliver news of an agreement as early as this week.
For some time, AFL has held a claim to be the true national sporting competition. If the game’s executives can finalise a multi-year deal worth more than $500 million a year, the AFL will again show its status as the top dog in Australian sport.
Current rugby league, cricket, tennis and soccer deals will likely pale in comparison to the deal being negotiated to air the AFL beyond the 2024 season.

But a source close to the negotiations said things are far from certain. Bids from Channel 10, with its streaming platform Paramount+, and Nine, owner of streamer Stan (and The Australian Financial Review), are still being considered.
If the AFL were to take the rights away from Seven – it’s free-to-air partner for all but a few years of the competition’s history – it would send shockwaves through the local broadcasting industry.

Nice find Quolls. I’m still hopeful for a Channel 10/Paramount deal.
I can see some benefits, would be interesting.

I’m just so tired of Channel 7 doing so little to help promote and develop the game, particularly in NSW/ACT and QLD, but also WA and SA with delayed broadcasts and games on 7mate.
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‘No diminution’: Federal government intervenes on AFL broadcast rights talks
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August 24, 2022 — 1.01pm

The federal government has issued an unprecedented warning to the AFL, asking it to keep live matches on free-to-air television as negotiations for its lucrative broadcast rights enter the final weeks.

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland asked the AFL Commission to keep matches freely available amid an ongoing review of laws designed to keep major sporting and cultural events free for the public. The comments, which are highly unusual from a federal government, could delay or significantly alter where AFL games are aired and how much money the sport receives.

“I note reports AFL media rights negotiations have entered their final stages,” Rowland said. “I encourage the AFL Commission and its broadcast and streaming partners to ensure there is no diminution in the availability of AFL matches on free-to-air television under the new deal.”

The AFL is in advanced discussions over its next broadcast rights deal, which it hopes will deliver a record figure that will allow it to invest in the game and its players. While media sources last week said the league was still in discussions with other bidders, including Nine Entertainment Co (owner of this masthead) and Paramount, owner of Network Ten, the AFL is seriously considering a renewed deal with its incumbents.

Foxtel last week backed down and let Seven stream the games it broadcasts on free-to-air on its online service, 7Plus, which was a point of tension between the two parties. Senior executives at Foxtel were frustrated by the AFL’s decision to grant Seven its wish, even though it is expected to receive a “Super Saturday” in exchange. A Super Saturday would give Foxtel the exclusive rights to home-and-away rounds broadcast on that day.

This masthead has since reported the AFL was considering delaying two free-to-air matches each week by up to two hours in interstate markets to give Foxtel more exclusivity for its streaming service Kayo Sports under the proposal.

If approved, it would mean NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia could face a 30 per cent to 40 per cent reduction in live matches on free-to-air television, a move that would be fiercely opposed by clubs and state governments who want local games to be broadcast exclusively and free-to-air. Seven fiercely opposes the suggestion on the grounds it would hurt fans and significantly reduce the value of its own rights and deprive the public.

Commentary by the government on a commercial negotiation between a media company and sports administrator is unusual, but unsurprising in the context of an election commitment made by Anthony Albanese.

Labor made a pre-election pledge to change anti-siphoning laws to restrict global streaming services from bidding for major sporting events such as the AFL and Australian Open before free-to-air broadcasters have the chance to do so.

The AFL broadcast rights are a test of Australia’s anti-siphoning laws, which were created in the early 1990s when streaming services did not exist and Foxtel was the major cable TV provider. The laws include a list - determined by the communications minister - of key sports and cultural events that should be available for free. For decades, this has prevented Foxtel from acquiring rights to certain programs ahead of a free-to-air network.

But in 2022, Nine, now the owner of this masthead, is the parent company of local streaming service Stan. Stan is the main broadcaster of rugby union matches and shares games on the anti-siphoning list with its parent company Nine. Free-to-air rival Network Ten is controlled by CBS, which owns Paramount+, a local streaming service which broadcasts the A-League and W-League matches.

Foxtel boss Patrick Delany said this month the laws allow free-to-air television owners to get ahead of the Murdoch-controlled pay TV company and acquire all the rights to a sport with no requirement to air the games for free (Stan is owned by Nine Entertainment Co and Paramount owns Channel Ten).

But the laws also do not prevent Foxtel from have a period of exclusivity on key matches ahead of a free-to-air network. Foxtel wants more exclusive content in return for paying millions more to the AFL each year - it already contributes most of the $946 million that the AFL receives in broadcast fees under the current deal. It has pledged to make key sports matches available for free on Kayo Sports if the laws were reformed.

Free TV Australia, the lobby group for commercial broadcasters Seven West Media, Network Ten and Nine, has long advocated for the laws to include global services to allow the public free access to major events. The government has made a review of the scheme a priority.

“The Albanese government is committed to reviewing the anti-siphoning scheme to give all Australians the chance to enjoy live and free events of national and cultural significance,” Rowland said.

“The review will be conducted in a consultative manner. A discussion paper will be released in the coming weeks to provide all relevant stakeholders, including media and sports, with the opportunity to share their views. They will all be well-heard.”
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I knew it! I knew Canberra would jump on them! That's the anti siphoned laws at work, folks!
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TLPG wrote: Wed Aug 24, 2022 4:23 pm
I knew it! I knew Canberra would jump on them! That's the anti siphoned laws at work, folks!
lol. as long as there isnt a reduction in the number of games it doesnt matter which games are being shown.
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TLPG wrote: Wed Aug 24, 2022 4:23 pm
I knew it! I knew Canberra would jump on them! That's the anti siphoned laws at work, folks!
Would need to change the law…a bit late..next time maybe,,not saying the governments position isn't the way to go…just too late.
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