AFL Media is a cesspool of vic bias

[Tippett2Goal]

I was in the local supermarket the other day, walked past 2 people talking about West Coast, I walked out, and won't shop there ever again.

Understandable, who would want to be associated, even in passing, with a non-victorian club.

Best you find a good solid store that only caters to Collingwood supporters, I can think of a couple .

 

[CrowToon]

I was in the local supermarket the other day, walked past 2 people talking about West Coast, I walked out, and won't shop there ever again.

Stocking up on your straya flags for your fully sick Holden?

 

[Senor M]

Big clubs and yet what does the club with the most members get? 4.40 Sunday arvo thanks very much.

The “Western Australian teams get the 4:40pm game too regularly” line gets repeated until the cows come home on the BigFooty main board like Australia has one single time zone.

Two things to remember-
—- Western Australian teams are often bad choices for Thursday/ Friday night games (especially away from Perth) as Perth is 2 hours behind the East Coast. Imagine Eagles supporters complaining because they have to watch a game at 5:20pm local time on a Thursday.
— The “4:40pm timeslot” starts at 2:40pm WA time; allowing the AFL to have that separate timeslot Foxtel wants while minimising the impact on fans because WA fans are still leaving the ground earlier in the day than the Victorian fans after the 3:20pm game

 

[CrowToon]

The “Western Australian teams get the 4:40pm game too regularly” line gets repeated until the cows come home on the BigFooty main board like Australia has one single time zone.

Two things to remember-
—- Western Australian teams are often bad choices for Thursday/ Friday night games (especially away from Perth) as Perth is 2 hours behind the East Coast. Imagine Eagles supporters complaining because they have to watch a game at 5:20pm local time on a Thursday.
— The “4:40pm timeslot” starts at 2:40pm WA time; allowing the AFL to have that separate timeslot Foxtel wants while minimising the impact on fans because WA fans are still leaving the ground earlier in the day than the Victorian fans after the 3:20pm game

You are having an each way bet here.

Point 1 you are suggesting that the start time in WA should accomodate the rest of Australia. That might work well for the ratings but isn't a good reason to not give them the match. Just occasionally Victorians can stay up a bit later.

Or better yet, do a double header which they've done a couple of times.

Then Point 2 you are very conscious of the convenience to WA fans and the local start time. At the end of the day that timeslot is a graveyard.

Anyway the point is moot. The point was made that things happened for certain clubs because they are big clubs. That clearly isn't the case. Big clubs only matter if they are Victorian big clubs.

 

[Senor M]

You are having an each way bet here.

Point 1 you are suggesting that the start time in WA should accomodate the rest of Australia. That might work well for the ratings but isn't a good reason to not give them the match. Just occasionally Victorians can stay up a bit later.

Or better yet, do a double header which they've done a couple of times.

Then Point 2 you are very conscious of the convenience to WA fans and the local start time. At the end of the day that timeslot is a graveyard.

Anyway the point is moot. The point was made that things happened for certain clubs because they are big clubs. That clearly isn't the case. Big clubs only matter if they are Victorian big clubs.

You have to remember that the AFL is not the broadcaster.

Channel 7/Foxtel aren’t interested in asking their number one market “to stay up a bit later” to create an equitable league, they want games that rate and are advertiser friendly.

The quicker some people realise that the game is profit driven rather than #VICBIAS, the less of these types of threads would occur

 

[CrowToon]

You have to remember that the AFL is not the broadcaster.

Channel 7/Foxtel aren’t interested in asking their number one market “to stay up a bit later” to create an equitable league, they want games that rate and are advertiser friendly.

The quicker some people realise that the game is profit driven rather than #VICBIAS, the less of these types of threads would occur

Noone is disputing that money talks. We are simply suggesting that money is currently determined in a one way fashion. That's just the way it is. Noone is getting the AFL/Foxtel confused despite several people suggesting otherwise.

I am replying to a comment that suggests it just comes down to big clubs when it actually comes down to big Victorian clubs

 

[Senor M]

Noone is disputing that money talks. We are simply suggesting that money is currently determined in a one way fashion. That's just the way it is. Noone is getting the AFL/Foxtel confused despite several people suggesting otherwise.

I am replying to a comment that suggests it just comes down to big clubs when it actually comes down to big Victorian clubs

If “Big clubs” were truely Big, then money would talk.

Foxtel subscription rates are one of those indicators and while SA/WA clubs have their favourable FTA TV deals Foxtel/Kayo and advertisers on those platforms won’t take those “big clubs” seriously

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

I just don't see what the point is. What good is a supporter who knows nothing about the team and never actually goes and supports them?

A reminder..

It’s a VFL comp with invited participants from other states

Deal with it

Ahh not this s**t again.

If Swans have such a large following how come you can't draw much of a crowd. Shouldn't Swans be selling out the SCG every single week.

Collingwood I agree with. They have a huge supporter base but Swans. Get off it. Eagles supporter base sh*ts all over the Swans and even in a year where we are second last still dominate.

So what it’s saying is that Sydney can only capture approx 20% of its population who, when asked to choose an AFL team, choose them. That’s very poor considering you’re basically the only AFL team in the city.

Look flogs. The HGHEST RATING Grand Final was over 20 years ago, and involved the Swans.

Wonder why? Maybe they have a massive supporter base?

Grand final ratings record on cards after Buddy signing boosts Swans

The Swans look set to create another grand final ratings record as AFL chief Gill McLachlan hailed Lance Franklin’s re-signing.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Shane Heard]

Look flogs. The HGHEST RATING Grand Final was over 20 years ago, and involved the Swans.

Wonder why? Maybe they have a massive supporter base?

View attachment 1513939

Grand final ratings record on cards after Buddy signing boosts Swans

The Swans look set to create another grand final ratings record as AFL chief Gill McLachlan hailed Lance Franklin’s re-signing.

www.smh.com.au

Say what you will..but it still doesn’t change the fact that it’s predominantly a Victorian comp with selected special invitees

 

[VinnieB]

Look flogs. The HGHEST RATING Grand Final was over 20 years ago, and involved the Swans.

Wonder why? Maybe they have a massive supporter base?

View attachment 1513939

Grand final ratings record on cards after Buddy signing boosts Swans

The Swans look set to create another grand final ratings record as AFL chief Gill McLachlan hailed Lance Franklin’s re-signing.

www.smh.com.au

No it doesn’t. Just means people from Sydney are maybe turning the TV on. Doesn’t mean they support the Swans. That’s why your membership is relatively low. Just over half of what Collingwood, Richmond and West Coast have.

 

[Chattanooga]

Channel 9 sports news tonight - kicks off with fluff piece about Tom Hickey

31

Tom Hickey

Age

33

Ht

202cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

6.9

4star

CL

2.8

4star

HO

19.1

5star

D

4.0

1star

K

1.5

1star

HB

2.5

2star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

7.0

5star

D

11.2

3star

K

4.2

2star

HB

7.0

5star

CL

0.4

3star

HO

8.6

5star

and moves on to splooging over Nick Davis 05 for the 8 millionth time.... then we hear about Max Holmes injury update & Higgins retirement.

Boohoo OP boohoo.

 

[Papa G]

Former St Kilda ruckman Tom Hickey

31

Tom Hickey

Age

33

Ht

202cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

6.9

4star

CL

2.8

4star

HO

19.1

5star

D

4.0

1star

K

1.5

1star

HB

2.5

2star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

7.0

5star

D

11.2

3star

K

4.2

2star

HB

7.0

5star

CL

0.4

3star

HO

8.6

5star

, who visited Malbun in his teen years, caught a tram and visited Luna Park......

 

[Sumwun]

Noone is disputing that money talks. We are simply suggesting that money is currently determined in a one way fashion. That's just the way it is. Noone is getting the AFL/Foxtel confused despite several people suggesting otherwise.

I am replying to a comment that suggests it just comes down to big clubs when it actually comes down to big Victorian clubs

While I agree with you, who the feck is this Noone you keep referring to?

 

[CrowToon]

While I agree with you, who the feck is this Noone you keep referring to?

It's an autocorrect that has been on my phone for millenia and, due to my inherent laziness, will remain for millennia to come. Xoxo

 

[Senor M]

While I agree with you, who the feck is this Noone you keep referring to?

Your cousin.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Whatley doesn't get enough hate, sanctimonious, pompous, irritating nerd.

He’s basically a live action version of Milhouse, as an adult.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Understandable, who would want to be associated, even in passing, with a non-victorian club.

Best you find a good solid store that only caters to Collingwood supporters, I can think of a couple .

I can think of a few lines they’re usually in.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Elmer_Judd]

He’s basically a live action version of Milhouse, as an adult.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's a bit harsh on Milhouse. At least he has a sense of humour

 

[99cents]

LOL, Roy Morgan. Okey Mete. Here the membership numbers.

1. West Coast 102,897 (2021 tally: 106,422)

2. Richmond 100,792 (2021 tally: 105,084)

3. Collingwood 100,384* (2021 tally: 82,527)

4. Carlton 88,776* (2021 tally: 81,302)

5. Essendon 86,001* (2021 tally: 81,662)

6. Hawthorn 81,494* (2021 tally: 77,079)

7. Geelong 71,943* (2021 tally: 70,293)

8. Melbourne 66,484* (2021 tally: 53,188)

9. Adelaide 63,009 (2021 tally: 60,232)

10. St Kilda 60,172* (2021 tally: 55,802)

11. Port Adelaide 58,643* (2021 tally: 56,532)

12. Fremantle 56,105* (2021 tally: 50,342)

13. Sydney 55,394 (2021 tally: 50,144)

14. Western Bulldogs 50,941* (2021 tally: 46,541)

15. North Melbourne 50,191* (2021 tally: 46,357)

16. Brisbane Lions 43,319* (2021 tally: 40,289)

17. GWS Giants 32,614* (2021 tally: 30,185)

18. Gold Coast 21,422* (2021 tally: 19,460)

So the Pies and WCE numbers are believable. Because it's supported through other metrics like memberships. But, the club which is 13th in the membership ladder and has increased their membership physically by 5k is the largest club in the land with a further 91,000 supporters. Laughable. In fact Roy Morgan is just taking the piss. Maybe, just maybe, the AFL website algorithms know which clubs generate the most clicks, because in reality, the clubs leading the pages are the bigger clubs. Sydney bigger than Essendon? I doubt it very much.
Now OP, stop your bitchin and go and speak to a manager.

random dude knows more than professional polling / market research organisation.

 

[99cents]

Embarassing that anyone cares whether footy show mentions your team etc.
Assume the posters upset about it are teenagers

 

[gouki88]

random dude knows more than professional polling / market research organisation.

It all depends on the definition of "support". Melbourne Storm would be the most "supported" league team, because people from Melb would nominate it if asked. But it is not the same as people who actually turn up and pay money to support their team

 

[Smeg Head]

Is the roy morgan level of support qualifier basically 'have you heard of this team'?

 

[WillHayward]

Swans V Pies Preliminary Final had the highest TV numbers of all games this season.

 

[WillHayward]

Is the roy morgan level of support qualifier basically 'have you heard of this team'?

Dunno but the TV numbers prove swans draw eyeballs. Its a fact.

 

[Smeg Head]

Dunno but the TV numbers prove swans draw eyeballs. Its a fact.

Also a fact that GWS TV numbers are awful.

Biggest untapped market tuning in a for a one off event.

2005/06 are the most watched in the last 20 years I believe.