SBS REJECTS AN AFL INTERNATIONAL CUP BROADCAST LOL

[NRL&NFLweLaughATafl]

There are calls for it all over the net. I guarantee they would have gotten something from one of these AFL delusionals.

When you think about it. If the AFL had anything decent to offer with their International Cup. A tv network would have picked it up by now or AFL would have sold some kind of tv rights coverage.

Is pretty obvious to everyone it is a very poor competition and not taken seriously by anyone.

[Fred]

Not argument here.

[Terry]

Geez I wish someone would broadcast this stuff!!! I mean we all need comedic relief from time to time. They could play Benny Hill music in the background while the 'internationals' fumble, stumble and bumble around the ground. I think it would be hilarious. I mean what is the best way to showcase the ugliest game in world sports - get the worst 'players' and put it on the telly Lolololololololol.

[NRL&NFLweLaughATafl]

Yeah maybe the comedy channel on fox would be interested.

[Swans4ever]

Where is the source for this thread? Is this an IMO peics?

[NRL&NFLweLaughATafl]

Look it up on the roar. Was even a signing petition link. Still there.

[Swans4ever]

Look it up on the roar. Was even a signing petition link. Still there.

I have searched cant find it, was it actually an official statement by SBS or made up. Either way it doesnt sound serious your obviously taking the piss

[AFLcrap1]

It was started by a nutter on the roar called Brian West
I have very very strong suspicion it was Cos
Plenty of debate about the topic & most posts that showed he was full of shit were deleted .


http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/12/22/in ... cognition/
The AFL International Cup is the pinnacle event on the Australian Football International calendar and has grown steadily in stature and standard every three years.
Despite financial considerations limiting numbers, participation is greater than some other football World Cups, yet the competition’s profile remains low.
With this in mind, an electronic petition has been created for SBS to broadcast the 2017 International Cup. It is an ideal event for SBS as it fulfills all its charter points.
The petition can be found here, where you can simply sign and share on Facebook.
The International Cup is multicultural, multilingual, entertaining, educational and advances the spirit of world friendship.



Must have been about the time of Cos I'm insane having his major meltdown on here
Reality pushed him over the edge


Petition Closed
256 supporters
244 needed to reach 500

Huge numbers
That'll get the SBS big wigs to take notice

[pussycat]

SBS aren't the only mob to turn there backs on the AFL. Channel 10 have knocked back an option for 11 regular season matches :_<> :_<> :_<> : Meanwhile ch7 have paid 5m to broadcast the NRL World Cup.



Fewer AFL games on free-to-air TV in '17


AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says it appears likely there will be fewer games on free-to-air television in 2017.
.



Source: AAP


27 Oct 2016 - 6:14 PM UPDATED 27 Oct 2016 - 6:14 PM






There will almost certainly be 11 fewer AFL games broadcast on free-to-air television in 2017.

On Thursday, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan conceded Channel 10 appears unlikely to take up an option to return to the sport it broadcast for 10 years between 2002 and 2011.

As part of the $2.5 billion, six-year television broadcast deal the AFL agreed with Channel Seven and Foxtel last year, the pay-TV provider was given the option to onsell an 11-game package - with those matches in the late Saturday afternoon time slot - to a free-to-air network.

That network was thought to be Channel 10, but McLachlan told reporters that now appears unlikely.

"That's my understanding. I don't have a documented basis for saying it but it looks like Channel 10 won't be taking up that option next year," McLachlan said.

"So that would be 11 games less on free-to-air than 2016.

"There was an option there for a free-to-air broadcaster and we thought it was more likely than not (to happen) - it hasn't turned out to be (the case)."

Channel 10 recently posted a $156.8 million annual loss, but will have the same 11-game option available in 2018.

McLachlan denied free-to-air viewers were slowly being denied access to more games with the signing of each new broadcast deal.

"In 2018 we might have 11 (free-to-air) games more than in 2016," he said.

"This is a one-year arrangement, I'm not guaranteeing it, but the provision is in place.

"The broadcasting landscape, I think everyone understands, is moving very quickly ... I don't think you should take a lead for 2018 from what's happening in 2017."

[Swans4ever]

SBS aren't the only mob to turn there backs on the AFL. Channel 10 have knocked back an option for 11 regular season matches :_<> :_<> :_<> : Meanwhile ch7 have paid 5m to broadcast the NRL World Cup.



Fewer AFL games on free-to-air TV in '17


AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says it appears likely there will be fewer games on free-to-air television in 2017.
.



Source: AAP


27 Oct 2016 - 6:14 PM UPDATED 27 Oct 2016 - 6:14 PM






There will almost certainly be 11 fewer AFL games broadcast on free-to-air television in 2017.

On Thursday, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan conceded Channel 10 appears unlikely to take up an option to return to the sport it broadcast for 10 years between 2002 and 2011.

As part of the $2.5 billion, six-year television broadcast deal the AFL agreed with Channel Seven and Foxtel last year, the pay-TV provider was given the option to onsell an 11-game package - with those matches in the late Saturday afternoon time slot - to a free-to-air network.

That network was thought to be Channel 10, but McLachlan told reporters that now appears unlikely.

"That's my understanding. I don't have a documented basis for saying it but it looks like Channel 10 won't be taking up that option next year," McLachlan said.

"So that would be 11 games less on free-to-air than 2016.

"There was an option there for a free-to-air broadcaster and we thought it was more likely than not (to happen) - it hasn't turned out to be (the case)."

Channel 10 recently posted a $156.8 million annual loss, but will have the same 11-game option available in 2018.

McLachlan denied free-to-air viewers were slowly being denied access to more games with the signing of each new broadcast deal.

"In 2018 we might have 11 (free-to-air) games more than in 2016," he said.

"This is a one-year arrangement, I'm not guaranteeing it, but the provision is in place.

"The broadcasting landscape, I think everyone understands, is moving very quickly ... I don't think you should take a lead for 2018 from what's happening in 2017."

So what in a season where there 198 matches 11 lest represent one less every 2 weeks, unlike NRL the AFL doesnt need the same free to air exposure.

[AFLcrap1]

SBS aren't the only mob to turn there backs on the AFL. Channel 10 have knocked back an option for 11 regular season matches :_<> :_<> :_<> : Meanwhile ch7 have paid 5m to broadcast the NRL World Cup.



Fewer AFL games on free-to-air TV in '17


AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says it appears likely there will be fewer games on free-to-air television in 2017.
.



Source: AAP


27 Oct 2016 - 6:14 PM UPDATED 27 Oct 2016 - 6:14 PM






There will almost certainly be 11 fewer AFL games broadcast on free-to-air television in 2017.

On Thursday, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan conceded Channel 10 appears unlikely to take up an option to return to the sport it broadcast for 10 years between 2002 and 2011.

As part of the $2.5 billion, six-year television broadcast deal the AFL agreed with Channel Seven and Foxtel last year, the pay-TV provider was given the option to onsell an 11-game package - with those matches in the late Saturday afternoon time slot - to a free-to-air network.

That network was thought to be Channel 10, but McLachlan told reporters that now appears unlikely.

"That's my understanding. I don't have a documented basis for saying it but it looks like Channel 10 won't be taking up that option next year," McLachlan said.

"So that would be 11 games less on free-to-air than 2016.

"There was an option there for a free-to-air broadcaster and we thought it was more likely than not (to happen) - it hasn't turned out to be (the case)."

Channel 10 recently posted a $156.8 million annual loss, but will have the same 11-game option available in 2018.

McLachlan denied free-to-air viewers were slowly being denied access to more games with the signing of each new broadcast deal.

"In 2018 we might have 11 (free-to-air) games more than in 2016," he said.

"This is a one-year arrangement, I'm not guaranteeing it, but the provision is in place.

"The broadcasting landscape, I think everyone understands, is moving very quickly ... I don't think you should take a lead for 2018 from what's happening in 2017."

So what in a season where there 198 matches 11 lest represent one less every 2 weeks, unlike NRL the AFL doesnt need the same free to air exposure.

WTF .
Lol
This will be interesting .
The explanation should be a laugh a minute

[Terry]

SBS aren't the only mob to turn there backs on the AFL. Channel 10 have knocked back an option for 11 regular season matches :_<> :_<> :_<> : Meanwhile ch7 have paid 5m to broadcast the NRL World Cup.



Fewer AFL games on free-to-air TV in '17


AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says it appears likely there will be fewer games on free-to-air television in 2017.
.



Source: AAP


27 Oct 2016 - 6:14 PM UPDATED 27 Oct 2016 - 6:14 PM






There will almost certainly be 11 fewer AFL games broadcast on free-to-air television in 2017.

On Thursday, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan conceded Channel 10 appears unlikely to take up an option to return to the sport it broadcast for 10 years between 2002 and 2011.

As part of the $2.5 billion, six-year television broadcast deal the AFL agreed with Channel Seven and Foxtel last year, the pay-TV provider was given the option to onsell an 11-game package - with those matches in the late Saturday afternoon time slot - to a free-to-air network.

That network was thought to be Channel 10, but McLachlan told reporters that now appears unlikely.

"That's my understanding. I don't have a documented basis for saying it but it looks like Channel 10 won't be taking up that option next year," McLachlan said.

"So that would be 11 games less on free-to-air than 2016.

"There was an option there for a free-to-air broadcaster and we thought it was more likely than not (to happen) - it hasn't turned out to be (the case)."

Channel 10 recently posted a $156.8 million annual loss, but will have the same 11-game option available in 2018.

McLachlan denied free-to-air viewers were slowly being denied access to more games with the signing of each new broadcast deal.

"In 2018 we might have 11 (free-to-air) games more than in 2016," he said.

"This is a one-year arrangement, I'm not guaranteeing it, but the provision is in place.

"The broadcasting landscape, I think everyone understands, is moving very quickly ... I don't think you should take a lead for 2018 from what's happening in 2017."

So what in a season where there 198 matches 11 lest represent one less every 2 weeks, unlike NRL the AFL doesnt need the same free to air exposure.

WTF .
Lol
This will be interesting .
The explanation should be a laugh a minute

Wow that's a slap in the face to Gilligan and fumblehouse. See RL go further ahead in the TV ratings for 2017.

[AFLcrap1]

I'm waiting for swines explanation as to why The NRL needs FTA a exposure & AFL doesn't need it as much .
Lol
Seriously what planet are they on .

NRL has less FTA games each year than AFL ..

[Fred]

I think going down the pay tv route is a bad move for any sport. May be some short term gain in revenue but long term isolates many viewers who do not have it.

Would like to see AFL move from 7mate to main channel also in qld and nsw. That would be the one biggest sign of some growth in the game I feel as market driven (at present), same with AFL shows.