ratings will rise ehTLPG wrote:He's right. If the Swans are in the finals, ratings will rise.
You can laugh at that if you want, Raider. You are afraid of the AFL.
> :_<> 
Oh dear. What are you on about now?Raiderdave wrote:yeah thats what will happenAFFP wrote:What a dumb move in the AFL states! I'll bet GO! gets a huge ratings boost nationwide and beats the NRL semi final nationwide.
the AFL finals don't even do that
> heres some more salt for yaTLPG wrote:And to rub salt into the wound;
From Beau's link
AFL Finals Total: 8,571,000
NRL Finals Total: 6,420,000
A ratio of 4 to 3!! That's a thrashing for you!!
Edit - Beau, do you have the TV ratings for the last RU World Cup?
with your " extra " grand final maybeBeaussie wrote:Oh dear. What are you on about now?Raiderdave wrote:yeah thats what will happenAFFP wrote:What a dumb move in the AFL states! I'll bet GO! gets a huge ratings boost nationwide and beats the NRL semi final nationwide.
the AFL finals don't even do that
Look at the ratings for crying out loud. NRL finals smashed by the AFL finals.
http://www.talkingfooty.com/tv_ratings_2010.php
Clearly you are choosing to ignore the facts as usual. Even with the flawed regionals counted, the AFL Grand Finals is the biggest tv rating event in Australia year after year. Go on, look at the figures. Most hilarious part is how desperate the NRL was in moving to a night grand final to increase ratings yet still can't beat a Saturday afternoon AFL grand final. Again we're back to which code has more national appeal. Clearly the answer is the AFL.Raiderdave wrote:with your " extra " grand final maybeBeaussie wrote:Oh dear. What are you on about now?Raiderdave wrote:yeah thats what will happen
the AFL finals don't even do that
Look at the ratings for crying out loud. NRL finals smashed by the AFL finals.
http://www.talkingfooty.com/tv_ratings_2010.php
otherwise its ...... NEEEXXTTTT
so what will it be in 2011
3 grand finals to ensure you win something on the ratings front
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in the last 6 Years .. NRL GF V AFL GF .. its about 3 all , this article says as muchBeaussie wrote:Clearly you are choosing to ignore the facts as usual. Even with the flawed regionals counted, the AFL Grand Finals is the biggest tv rating event in Australia year after year. Go on, look at the figures. Most hilarious part is how desperate the NRL was in moving to a night grand final to increase ratings yet still can't beat a Saturday afternoon AFL grand final. Again we're back to which code has more national appeal. Clearly the answer is the AFL.Raiderdave wrote:with your " extra " grand final maybeBeaussie wrote:Oh dear. What are you on about now?
Look at the ratings for crying out loud. NRL finals smashed by the AFL finals.
http://www.talkingfooty.com/tv_ratings_2010.php
otherwise its ...... NEEEXXTTTT
so what will it be in 2011
3 grand finals to ensure you win something on the ratings front
:_<>
Please do point out to us all where any NRL grand final in any particular year rated better than the AFL grand final that year. As we can all see from the following lists, you're lies have been exposed again.Raiderdave wrote:in the last 6 Years .. NRL GF V AFL GF .. its about 3 allBeaussie wrote:Clearly you are choosing to ignore the facts as usual. Even with the flawed regionals counted, the AFL Grand Finals is the biggest tv rating event in Australia year after year. Go on, look at the figures. Most hilarious part is how desperate the NRL was in moving to a night grand final to increase ratings yet still can't beat a Saturday afternoon AFL grand final. Again we're back to which code has more national appeal. Clearly the answer is the AFL.Raiderdave wrote:with your " extra " grand final maybe
otherwise its ...... NEEEXXTTTT
so what will it be in 2011
3 grand finals to ensure you win something on the ratings front
:_<>
& I think in one of those years .. it was State of Origin which beat all GF's .. game one I think ,
oh & nothing will beat the SOO III this year
& as for when we play our GF's ... it up to your backward stuck in the last centrury sport to move with the times & play a grand final at night
as almost every other sport on the planet does
we've moved on from quaint afternoon GF's that belong in the last millenia
don't blame us for being progressive in comparison to your stunted sport
Oh and just to show how big the AFL grand final is particularly when the Sydney Swans are involved, take a look at the following list of the most watched shows. I note no NRL or Rugby League games made the list. Oh dear.The Tribal Mind: The TV shows Australia loved
This contains charts of the most watched programs of the 20th and 21st centuries, prepared by David Dale for The Sydney Morning Herald and based on data from OzTAM and ACNielsen. Last updated May 31, 2010.
The top shows since 2001
1 Tennis: Aus Open final - Hewitt v Safin 2005 (7) 4.04 million
2 Rugby World Cup final 2003 (7) 4.01 million
3 MasterChef Australia - Winner Announced 2009 (10) 3.74 million
4 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony 2006 (9) 3.56m
5 AFL Grand Final 2005 (10) 3.39m Sydney Swans vs West Coast Eagles
6 Australian Idol final verdict 2004 (10) 3.35m
7 Australian Idol final 2003 (10) 3.30 m
8 AFL Grand Final 2006 (10) 3.15m - Sydney Swans vs West Coast Eagles
9 The Block auction 2003 (9) 3.11 m
10 September 11 reportage, September 12, 2001 (9, 7, ABC) 3.10 m
11 Tennis: Wimbledon day 14 2001 (9) 3.04 m
12 AFL grand final 2003 (10) 2.96 m
13 AFL grand final 2009 (10) 2.70m
14 Big Brother winner announced 2004 (10) 2.86m
15 Australian Idol Live from Opera House 2004 (10) 2.86 m
16 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony 2008 (7) 2.82m
17 AFL Grand Final 2004 (10) 2.80 m
18 Beaconsfield miners interview 2006 (9) 2.79m
19 Big Brother finale 2001 (10) 2.78 m
20 The National IQ Test 2002 (9) 2.78 m
21 Tennis: Australian Open men's final 2006 (7) 2.75 m
22 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony 2006 (9) 2.74m
23 Soccer World Cup final 2002 (9) 2.70 m
24 Australia Unites: Reach out to Asia 2005 (7,9,10) 2.67m
25 Melbourne Cup race 2009 (7) 2.67m
26 Dancing With The Stars 4, finale, 2006 (7) 2.66m
27 AFL grand final 2002 (10) 2.62 m
28 AFL grand final 2001 (7) 2.60 m
29 Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities 2009 (9) 2.58m
30 AFL grand final 2007 (10) 2.57m
31 NRL grand final 2005 (9) 2.57 m
32 Seven news Sunday 2004 (7) 2.56m
33 NRL grand final 2006 (9) 2.56m
34 Friends season finale 2001 (9) 2.54 m
35 Kath and Kim opening episode 2007 (7) 2.52m
36 World Swimming Championships day 8 2001 (9) 2.51 m
37 Melbourne Cup race 2005 (7) 2.51m
38 Terri Irwin interview 2006 (9) 2.51m
39 Melbourne Cup race 2002 (7) 2.50 m
40 AFL Grand Final 2008 (7) 2.49m
41 Rugby World Cup Aus v. Argentina 2003 (7) 2.49 m
42 Rugby World Cup opening ceremony 2003 (7) 2.49 m
43 Desperate Housewives opening 2005 (7) 2.48m
44 Nine Sunday news - Beaconsfield 2006 (9) 2.48m
45 Melbourne Cup race 2004 (7) 2.47m
46 Cricket World Cup final Aus v India 2003 (9) 2.46m
47 Tennis: Aus Open men's semi-final Hewitt v Roddick 2005 (7) 2.46 m
48 Soccer: Australia beats Uruguay 2005 (SBS) 2.46m
49 Rugby league: State of Origin 1 2010 (9) 2.46m
50 Seven news, Beijing Day 3 (7) 2.45m
51 Tennis: Aus Open Men's Final 2007 (7) 2.44m
52 Rugby World Cup semi final Aus v NZ 2003 (7) 2.43 m
53 Tennis: Aus Open women's round 4 Molik v Williams 2005 (7) 2.43m
54 Nine News Sunday 2003 (9) 2.42 m
55 NRL Grand final 2009 (9) 2.42m
56 Logie Awards 2001 (9) 2.41 m
57 Friends opening 2002 (9) 2.41 m
58 Ten news Sunday -- Bali bombings 2002 (10) 2.40 m
59 World Idol performance show 2003 (10) 2.40 m
60 Steve Irwin memorial service 2006 (ABC, 7, 9, 10) 2.39m
61 NRL grand final 2007 (9) 2.39m
62 Cricket: 20/20 match Aus v England 2007 (9) 2.37m
63 NRL grand final 2003 (9) 2.35 m
64 Tennis: Australian Open Men's Final 2010 (7) 2.35m
65 60 Minutes 2001 (9) 2.34 m
66 Lost premiere 2005 (7) 2.34 m
67 Dancing With The Stars 2 final 2005 (7) 2.33 m
68 Election debate 2007 (9, ABC) 2.33m
69 Backyard Blitz 2001 (9) 2.32 m
70 Tennis: Australian Open, Dokic last match 2009 (7) 2.32m
71 Rugby League: State of Origin Match 1 2009 (9) 2.32m
72 The Biggest Loser finale 2006 (10) 2.31m
73 Big Brother final eviction 2002 (10) 2.30 m
74 Soccer World Cup: Aus v Italy 2006 (SBS) 2.30m
75 Athens Olympics Opening Ceremony 2004 (7) 2.29 m
76 The Force debut episode 2006 (7) 2.29 m
77 The Block II auction 2004 (9) 2.28 m
78 Big Brother winner 2005 (10) 2.28m
79 Friends final 2004 (9) 2.27m
80 Melbourne Cup race 2006 (7) 2.27m
81 Big Brother final eviction 2003 (10) 2.27 m
82 Logie Awards 2004 (9) 2.27 m
83 Border Security 2006 (7) 2.27 m
84 The Melbourne Cup race 2008 (7) 2.27m
85 Logie Arrivals 2006 (9) 2.26m
86 Survivor II: The Australian Outback final 2001 (9) 2.25 m
87 Celebrity Big Brother premiere 2002 (10) 2.25 m
88 Desperate Housewives season 2 opening 2006 (7) 2.25m
89 Melbourne Cup race 2003 (7) 2.24 m
90 The Chaser's War on Everything 2007 - APEC episode (ABC) 2.24m
http://blogs.sunherald.com.au/whoweare/ ... ws_au.html
For the most watched shows of the 20th century, it is impossible to give precise audience figures, so what follows is an approximate ranking, compiled by David Dale for The Sydney Morning Herald, using estimates from ACNielsen. The top three would have had audiences above 6 million in the mainland capitals; the bottom two had audiences close to 3 million.
1. Diana Spencer's funeral 1997 (9, 7, 10, ABC)
2 Olympic opening and closing ceremonies 2000 (7)
3 Wedding of Charles and Diana 1981 (9, 7, 10, ABC)
4 Cathy Freeman's Olympic gold run 2000 (7)
5 Olympic swimming events 2000 (7)
6 Olympic opening ceremony 1984 (10)
7 The Sound of Music 1977 (9)
8 Boxing: Rose v Rudkin 1969 (10)
9 The World Of The Seekers 1968 (9)
10 Roots mini-series 1977 (10)
11 Moon landing 1969 (9, 7, 10, ABC)
12 Royal Charity Concert 1980 (9)
13 AFL Grand Final 1996 (7) - Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
14 The Seekers Down Under 1967 (7)
15 Olympics Day 7 1996 (7)
16 Commonwealth Games Day 7 1998
17 Olympics men's 1500m swimming final 1996 (7)
18 Friends final 1998 (9)
19 Holocaust mini-series, 1978 (7)
20 Homicide 1972 (7)
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/03/ ... 76965.html
all metroBeaussie wrote:Please do point out to us all where any NRL grand final in any particular year rated better than the AFL grand final that year. As we can all see from the following lists, you're lies have been exposed again.Raiderdave wrote:in the last 6 Years .. NRL GF V AFL GF .. its about 3 allBeaussie wrote:Clearly you are choosing to ignore the facts as usual. Even with the flawed regionals counted, the AFL Grand Finals is the biggest tv rating event in Australia year after year. Go on, look at the figures. Most hilarious part is how desperate the NRL was in moving to a night grand final to increase ratings yet still can't beat a Saturday afternoon AFL grand final. Again we're back to which code has more national appeal. Clearly the answer is the AFL.
& I think in one of those years .. it was State of Origin which beat all GF's .. game one I think ,
oh & nothing will beat the SOO III this year
& as for when we play our GF's ... it up to your backward stuck in the last centrury sport to move with the times & play a grand final at night
as almost every other sport on the planet does
we've moved on from quaint afternoon GF's that belong in the last millenia
don't blame us for being progressive in comparison to your stunted sport
Your code sold out if fans and tradition in the hope it would bring more tv viewers. As we can clearly see, it's not only upset the fans, it did not result in extra viewers to the stage where it rates better than a Saturday afternoon AFL grand final. That must be a real concern eh?
Oh and just to show how big the AFL grand final is particularly when the Sydney Swans are involved, take a look at the following list of the most watched shows. I note no NRL or Rugby League games made the list. Oh dear.The Tribal Mind: The TV shows Australia loved
This contains charts of the most watched programs of the 20th and 21st centuries, prepared by David Dale for The Sydney Morning Herald and based on data from OzTAM and ACNielsen. Last updated May 31, 2010.
The top shows since 2001
1 Tennis: Aus Open final - Hewitt v Safin 2005 (7) 4.04 million
2 Rugby World Cup final 2003 (7) 4.01 million
3 MasterChef Australia - Winner Announced 2009 (10) 3.74 million
4 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony 2006 (9) 3.56m
5 AFL Grand Final 2005 (10) 3.39m
6 Australian Idol final verdict 2004 (10) 3.35m
7 Australian Idol final 2003 (10) 3.30 m
8 AFL Grand Final 2006 (10) 3.15m Sydney Swans vs West Coast Eagles
9 The Block auction 2003 (9) 3.11 m
10 September 11 reportage, September 12, 2001 (9, 7, ABC) 3.10 m
11 Tennis: Wimbledon day 14 2001 (9) 3.04 m
12 AFL grand final 2003 (10) 2.96 m
13 AFL grand final 2009 (10) 2.70m
14 Big Brother winner announced 2004 (10) 2.86m
15 Australian Idol Live from Opera House 2004 (10) 2.86 m
16 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony 2008 (7) 2.82m
17 AFL Grand Final 2004 (10) 2.80 m
18 Beaconsfield miners interview 2006 (9) 2.79m
19 Big Brother finale 2001 (10) 2.78 m
20 The National IQ Test 2002 (9) 2.78 m
21 Tennis: Australian Open men's final 2006 (7) 2.75 m
22 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony 2006 (9) 2.74m
23 Soccer World Cup final 2002 (9) 2.70 m
24 Australia Unites: Reach out to Asia 2005 (7,9,10) 2.67m
25 Melbourne Cup race 2009 (7) 2.67m
26 Dancing With The Stars 4, finale, 2006 (7) 2.66m
27 AFL grand final 2002 (10) 2.62 m
28 AFL grand final 2001 (7) 2.60 m
29 Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities 2009 (9) 2.58m
30 AFL grand final 2007 (10) 2.57m
31 NRL grand final 2005 (9) 2.57 m
32 Seven news Sunday 2004 (7) 2.56m
33 NRL grand final 2006 (9) 2.56m
34 Friends season finale 2001 (9) 2.54 m
35 Kath and Kim opening episode 2007 (7) 2.52m
36 World Swimming Championships day 8 2001 (9) 2.51 m
37 Melbourne Cup race 2005 (7) 2.51m
38 Terri Irwin interview 2006 (9) 2.51m
39 Melbourne Cup race 2002 (7) 2.50 m
40 AFL Grand Final 2008 (7) 2.49m
41 Rugby World Cup Aus v. Argentina 2003 (7) 2.49 m
42 Rugby World Cup opening ceremony 2003 (7) 2.49 m
43 Desperate Housewives opening 2005 (7) 2.48m
44 Nine Sunday news - Beaconsfield 2006 (9) 2.48m
45 Melbourne Cup race 2004 (7) 2.47m
46 Cricket World Cup final Aus v India 2003 (9) 2.46m
47 Tennis: Aus Open men's semi-final Hewitt v Roddick 2005 (7) 2.46 m
48 Soccer: Australia beats Uruguay 2005 (SBS) 2.46m
49 Rugby league: State of Origin 1 2010 (9) 2.46m
50 Seven news, Beijing Day 3 (7) 2.45m
51 Tennis: Aus Open Men's Final 2007 (7) 2.44m
52 Rugby World Cup semi final Aus v NZ 2003 (7) 2.43 m
53 Tennis: Aus Open women's round 4 Molik v Williams 2005 (7) 2.43m
54 Nine News Sunday 2003 (9) 2.42 m
55 NRL Grand final 2009 (9) 2.42m
56 Logie Awards 2001 (9) 2.41 m
57 Friends opening 2002 (9) 2.41 m
58 Ten news Sunday -- Bali bombings 2002 (10) 2.40 m
59 World Idol performance show 2003 (10) 2.40 m
60 Steve Irwin memorial service 2006 (ABC, 7, 9, 10) 2.39m
61 NRL grand final 2007 (9) 2.39m
62 Cricket: 20/20 match Aus v England 2007 (9) 2.37m
63 NRL grand final 2003 (9) 2.35 m
64 Tennis: Australian Open Men's Final 2010 (7) 2.35m
65 60 Minutes 2001 (9) 2.34 m
66 Lost premiere 2005 (7) 2.34 m
67 Dancing With The Stars 2 final 2005 (7) 2.33 m
68 Election debate 2007 (9, ABC) 2.33m
69 Backyard Blitz 2001 (9) 2.32 m
70 Tennis: Australian Open, Dokic last match 2009 (7) 2.32m
71 Rugby League: State of Origin Match 1 2009 (9) 2.32m
72 The Biggest Loser finale 2006 (10) 2.31m
73 Big Brother final eviction 2002 (10) 2.30 m
74 Soccer World Cup: Aus v Italy 2006 (SBS) 2.30m
75 Athens Olympics Opening Ceremony 2004 (7) 2.29 m
76 The Force debut episode 2006 (7) 2.29 m
77 The Block II auction 2004 (9) 2.28 m
78 Big Brother winner 2005 (10) 2.28m
79 Friends final 2004 (9) 2.27m
80 Melbourne Cup race 2006 (7) 2.27m
81 Big Brother final eviction 2003 (10) 2.27 m
82 Logie Awards 2004 (9) 2.27 m
83 Border Security 2006 (7) 2.27 m
84 The Melbourne Cup race 2008 (7) 2.27m
85 Logie Arrivals 2006 (9) 2.26m
86 Survivor II: The Australian Outback final 2001 (9) 2.25 m
87 Celebrity Big Brother premiere 2002 (10) 2.25 m
88 Desperate Housewives season 2 opening 2006 (7) 2.25m
89 Melbourne Cup race 2003 (7) 2.24 m
90 The Chaser's War on Everything 2007 - APEC episode (ABC) 2.24m
http://blogs.sunherald.com.au/whoweare/ ... ws_au.html
For the most watched shows of the 20th century, it is impossible to give precise audience figures, so what follows is an approximate ranking, compiled by David Dale for The Sydney Morning Herald, using estimates from ACNielsen. The top three would have had audiences above 6 million in the mainland capitals; the bottom two had audiences close to 3 million.
1. Diana Spencer's funeral 1997 (9, 7, 10, ABC)
2 Olympic opening and closing ceremonies 2000 (7)
3 Wedding of Charles and Diana 1981 (9, 7, 10, ABC)
4 Cathy Freeman's Olympic gold run 2000 (7)
5 Olympic swimming events 2000 (7)
6 Olympic opening ceremony 1984 (10)
7 The Sound of Music 1977 (9)
8 Boxing: Rose v Rudkin 1969 (10)
9 The World Of The Seekers 1968 (9)
10 Roots mini-series 1977 (10)
11 Moon landing 1969 (9, 7, 10, ABC)
12 Royal Charity Concert 1980 (9)
13 AFL Grand Final 1996 (7) - Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
14 The Seekers Down Under 1967 (7)
15 Olympics Day 7 1996 (7)
16 Commonwealth Games Day 7 1998
17 Olympics men's 1500m swimming final 1996 (7)
18 Friends final 1998 (9)
19 Holocaust mini-series, 1978 (7)
20 Homicide 1972 (7)
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/03/ ... 76965.html
The Tribal Mind: The TV shows Australia loved
This contains charts of the most watched programs of the 20th and 21st centuries, prepared by David Dale for The Sydney Morning Herald and based on data from OzTAM and ACNielsen. Last updated May 31, 2010.
http://blogs.sunherald.com.au/whoweare/ ... ws_au.html
so no regionals ... ?Beaussie wrote:Again for the blind. Metro markets included through OzTAM and regionals included through ACNielsen.
The Tribal Mind: The TV shows Australia loved
This contains charts of the most watched programs of the 20th and 21st centuries, prepared by David Dale for The Sydney Morning Herald and based on data from OzTAM and ACNielsen. Last updated May 31, 2010.
http://blogs.sunherald.com.au/whoweare/ ... ws_au.html