Draft Not Being Telecast

[Roylion]

Originally posted by elt

I disagree Roylion. I think if anyone is to be blamed it's the AFL. they are the 'custodians of the game' and the ones responsible for dealing with the TV rights issues. It is their responsibility to ensure telecasts of events like the draft are available for fans.

From my understanding of what Demetriou stated, the AFL has attempted to try and persuade Channel 9/10 to broadcast the draft. However due to prior programming and budget commitments for November, Channel 9/10 can't do it and indeed, under the terms of the contract, are under no obligation to televise the 2001 draft. The 2002-2006 drafts WILL be televised, as under the terms of the contract.

Therefore as the AFL have a contract with Channel 7 to televise the 2001 season, Channel 7 must be under some moral and legal obligation to televise the draft in the 2001 calendar year. The AFL has made it clear that they would prefer the draft to be televised. Channel 7, probably for the reason that there is nothing in it for them, has elected not to do so.

I don't deny the AFL is probably partly responsible, but it appears to me that the final decision as to whether or not the draft is televised must rest primarily with Channel 7. I'd like to know the exact terms of the contract the AFL had with Channel 7 and whether a clause specifiying that the draft must be televised was spelt out.

In any case, taking court action to ensure Channel 7 honors the terms of its contract probably isn't worthwhile and a waste of resources and manpower, given that the contract is almost finished.

 

[GoEagles]

I can understand Seven not wanting to telecast the draft, since they don't really have much to gain from showing it. They wanted to end their association of covering footy with the Grand Final, not some draft which they can't even telecast these kids playing from 2002. Not being able to watch one draft won't kill me, but I do hope the AFL has regular updates on their website (maybe thats asking a bit too much!) and has affiliations with radio stations too.

 

[RichmondEmma]

Originally posted by dogboy23
Just came from the afl website and it appears that the national draft will not be telecast this year.

that sucks Ten or Nine should be able to show it oh well

 

[hilly]

Originally posted by Jars458
What do you seriously reckon the ratings for the draft are?

Very few people watch it. Only footy die hards like ourselves.

There are more things to get angry about.

Cricket will be on anyway.

I would guess it rates about a 20 or a 21, and I am near-certain that it would win its timeslot year in year out

 

[blackdiamond]

This really sucks!

Sure Channel 9 may have the cricket to show but what does Channel 10 have, if I find that they put some stupid Elvis Presley movie on I will go right off!

If nothing can be worked out perhaps we should ask for a delayed telecast at a time that suits them. I know this is not the ideal situation but at least it is something. At least this way they can perhaps quicken up the process so there are not so many gaps in between.

Grrrrrrrrr! This really sucks!

 

[blackdiamond]

Originally posted by Jars458
What do you seriously reckon the ratings for the draft are?

Very few people watch it. Only footy die hards like ourselves.

There are more things to get angry about.

Cricket will be on anyway.

Jars, your attitude doesn't surprise me.

When it comes to drafting players at the National Draft, Adelaide suck!

 

[NYMets]

Good work Goalden!!!! I am sure you singlehandedly made them change their mind....surprisingly articulate