International Streaming on AFLTV through 2016

[The_Wookie]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-10/afls-new-international-live-streaming-deal

The AFL and Rightster have reached agreement to cover the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Toyota AFL Premiership seasons. This will allow the development of a long-term strategy which will include additional features and content in order to further drive fan engagement.

General Manager - AFL Media, Peter Campbell, said: "We’re pleased to announce this agreement with Rightster as part of our ongoing commitment to international AFL fans. As the importance of digital platforms, fan engagement and digital revenue grows, we believe Rightster is the perfect partner to help us build our sport and business in this area. They offer us the transparency and control we feel is vital to success."

 

[jatz14]

Streaming footy is great for existing AFL fans overseas, but nothing beats TV. You can get casual coverts to footy from people who stumble across broadcasts, but to use a stream, you need to look for it (ie, be a fan already).