leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:53 am
did it take a hit because of the cricket ?
India v NZ
200k on FOX
9Gem 254,000
(regional unavailable)
Seems like it, 450k is a good number. I'd say a lot of casual fans chose the cricket. But as I've stated before FTA ratings are dropping everywhere. Last years AFL & NRL GF's both had the lowest ratings for a decade.
All in all the numbers for the series were disappointing though. Albeit RL now has the top 3 programs of the year. I'm not sure if any blockbuster shows are scheduled for the rest of the year, if not I can only see the 2 GF's topping the SOO games.
NEARLY 10 MILLION PEOPLE WATCH STATE OF ORIGIN IN 2019
9.537 million Australians tuned in to Nine’s broadcast of the 2019 Holden State of Origin series.
For the first time since 2005, the Bryden’s Lawyers New South Wales Blues side celebrated back-to-back Origin series victories, breaking their curse of Game III decider losses.
State of Origin Games I, II and III are now the three most watched programs of the year to date. Game I is ranked first with a national average of 3.211 million viewers, Game III is second with 2.881 million viewers, and Origin II is ranked third with 2.808 million.
Following NSW’s series win, Nine’s Director of Sport, Tom Malone, said: “There is no other sporting contest like State of Origin anywhere in the world - professional footballers leaving their club to play for their state of origin in what is the equivalent of three consecutive Grand Finals. It delivers again and again because of the passion and pride across cities, towns and states – and because of the incredible athleticism of the players.”
Nine’s Director of Sales - Sport, Matt Granger said: “The 2019 SOO series has had it all, culminating in last night’s decider. For Nine, it has been fantastic to work with our sponsors, Sony Pictures, Sportsbet, Holden, Stan, McDonalds, Telstra and Harvey Norman. Nine’s exclusive broadcast of SOO has once again showcased it’s unique position and dominance for audiences and partners alike.”
It’s a new era for both Origin sides, with more players on debut than ever before, and new superstars rising through the ranks, like NSW’s James Tedesco who was awarded the Wally Lewis Medal for player of the series.
The NRL on Nine action doesn’t stop here, as a tight race in the top eight develops with only nine rounds remaining until the NRL Finals begin this September.
pussycat wrote:
Ps I support Collingwood, I've supported the Cats all my life
leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 5:34 pm
judging by those figures,
i would say Rugby league overall will win total figures.
however
NRL SEASON v AFL SEASON will be a tight finish
AFL 8 mill in front >
NRL 1 extra round in play
and 5 LIVE Saturday Games at end of H&A Season
making it 4 live FTA games per week.
QLD teams playing poorly who are sitting 13,14,15th Quite remarkably are hurting QLD figures.
Shall be interesting finish..
NRL have an extra round, and 5 live saturday games yes, but AFL finals smashed NRL finals in ratings last year. And the average AFL round already rates an average of half a million or more than an average NRL round.
pussycat wrote:
Ps I support Collingwood, I've supported the Cats all my life
leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 5:34 pm
judging by those figures,
i would say Rugby league overall will win total figures.
however
NRL SEASON v AFL SEASON will be a tight finish
AFL 8 mill in front >
NRL 1 extra round in play
and 5 LIVE Saturday Games at end of H&A Season
making it 4 live FTA games per week.
QLD teams playing poorly who are sitting 13,14,15th Quite remarkably are hurting QLD figures.
Shall be interesting finish..
NRL have an extra round, and 5 live saturday games yes, but AFL finals smashed NRL finals in ratings last year. And the average AFL round already rates an average of half a million or more than an average NRL round.
which is true..
I looked at the AFL do not have anymore Thursday Games Scheduled
NRL will get back those numbers lost to AFL with the introduction of Saturday Night FTA footy
Yes i took into calculation AFL seem to be owning the NRL in finals of late>>
though NRL final series last year, was quite crap bar a few games, i think we may see a rise.
than again No QLD teams which may be a Hit..
What were the total figures for finals for each code.
leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 6:02 pm
I looked at the AFL do not have anymore Thursday Games Scheduled
NRL will get back those numbers lost to AFL with the introduction of Saturday Night FTA footy
I suspect that will happen about the same time as the AFL gains Thursday Night FTA footy.
pussycat wrote:
Ps I support Collingwood, I've supported the Cats all my life
