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Which is exactly what the AFL does.
Pre-season games do not equal internationally recognised matches.Which is exactly what the AFL does.
Because you say so? CA certainly disagrees, going by their actions.Pre-season games do not equal internationally recognised matches.
Regardless of any similarities in circumstances, one is a warm-up match, the other is an internationally recognised match that carries competition 'points'.Because you say so? CA certainly disagrees, going by their actions.
Let's see, AFL pre-season matches and limited overs bi-laterals/tri-series: popularity peaked in the '90s, no FTA network willing to pay good money for them, teams rarely at full-strength, increasingly scheduled at regional venues and in less desirable slots on the calendar.
Awful lot in common there. Happy to hear an argument as to why I'm wrong (as opposed to the compelling "yeah nah" responses of the last few posts).
Thanks, now we're all clear on what the I in ODI stands for. Regardless of any competition 'points', these bi-lateral white ball series are just treated as preparation for the next world cup (which will always get FTA coverage, no matter how hard you try to pretend otherwise).Regardless of any similarities in circumstances, one is a warm-up match, the other is an internationally recognised match that carries competition 'points'.
Who said anything about the game dying? I know I'm talking about it flourishing because of the current broadcast deal.further restricting the audience of the game that's 'dying'
Wow, free-to-air pulls higher ratings than subscription tv, what a revelation...
Who said anything about the game dying? I know I'm talking about it flourishing because of the current broadcast deal.
Nobody here can think of a good reason why cricket should put all of its content on FTA when no other sport does. Maybe footy followers in WA aren't aware of that fact, I don't know.
I was referring to people saying ODIs are dying, which is a pretty common opinion that people hold. wouldn’t exactly say those or the t20Is are exactly flourishing in recent yearsWow, free-to-air pulls higher ratings than subscription tv, what a revelation...
Who said anything about the game dying? I know I'm talking about it flourishing because of the current broadcast deal.
Nobody here can think of a good reason why cricket should put all of its content on FTA when no other sport does. Maybe footy followers in WA aren't aware of that fact, I don't know.
Seems pretty entitled. I came to accept the reality of this situation 16-17 years ago, having to sit through an episode of Midsomer Murders instead of watching an epic Indian collapse at the MCG.No one should have to pay to watch there national cricket team play on tv on home soil.
It’s an absolute disgrace
Well a T20I earlier in the year pulled ratings of 825k on Gem (imagine how much more it could've been if good old loyal Nine had the sense to air it on their primary channel) while diversifying the audience. Men's white ball internationals don't play the same role in the summer as they used to, but they don't have to. The current structure allows cricket to make broader gains in the long run.I was referring to people saying ODIs are dying, which is a pretty common opinion that people hold. wouldn’t exactly say those or the t20Is are exactly flourishing in recent years
You don’t have to value it personally, but you still can’t unilaterally decide it has the same importance as a warm-up match, particularly when cricket often has warm-up matches, just to stress the difference.Thanks, now we're all clear on what the I in ODI stands for. Regardless of any competition 'points', these bi-lateral white ball series are just treated as preparation for the next world cup (which will always get FTA coverage, no matter how hard you try to pretend otherwise).
If India select some of their first XI I watch the tour match over BBL.It will attract 3 men and a dog - none of whom probably have an interest in the BBL anyway.
seriously Ch7 ?! why did you bother getting the cricket rights in the first place? should have stuck with tennis
They are running cricket down in order to get a discount. But Gideon Haigh said it best, why would people watch a product Ch7 have spent months shitting on?Oh for God's sake 7, it's a tour match!
It will attract 3 men and a dog - none of whom probably have an interest in the BBL anyway.
Or intermittently crapping on about how he doesn't agree with a touring sides captains field placings for a good 3 hours.Good to see that Chappelli will still be heard on commentary. If we don't get five Les Favell stories a season is it really summer?
His grandad was with ABC for years, it's a nice synergy.
Former Australian Test cricket captain Ian Chappell will be back on the airwaves this season in an unexpected station switch which salutes a rich family heritage.
Chappell will join the ABC as a guest commentator where he will work with Jim Maxwell who will spearhead the coverage for the 44th year.
Chappell, an iconic voice for the Nine network throughout their four decade association with the game, joined Macquarie Radio’s coverage after Fox Sports and Channel 7 won the television rights.
But Macquarie have decided to end their cricket coverage, allowing Chappell to join the ABC.
It's a waste of three months if we don't get some Favell action imo.Good to see that Chappelli will still be heard on commentary. If we don't get five Les Favell stories a season is it really summer?