Historic first telecast of women's footy (with poll)

[jatz14]

That time many thought would never ever happen is here. The next womens AFL exhibition game Sunday 16th August, will be on FTA, as the first part of a double header.

Does the AFL and channel 7 push it like mad to try and create an 'event' like atmosphere, or, is having got it on air the end of their effort. So far looking like the latter.

Is it a one of curiosity, the beginning of a doomed experiment, or the foundation of a new wave in womens sport?

In 50 years, is this game the subject of quiz questions, or completely lost to history?

 

[spooner21]

That time many thought would never ever happen is here. The next womens AFL exhibition game Sunday 16th August, will be on FTA, as the first part of a double header.

Does the AFL and channel 7 push it like mad to try and create an 'event' like atmosphere, or, is having got it on air the end of their effort. So far looking like the latter.

Is it a one of curiosity, the beginning of a doomed experiment, or the foundation of a new wave in womens sport?

In 50 years, is this game the subject of quiz questions, or completely lost to history?

I will be out coaching so won't be able to watch it, but will have the TV on 7 regardless and will also be recording it to check out later!

 

[TWLS]

I will be out coaching so won't be able to watch it, but will have the TV on 7 regardless and will also be recording it to check out later!

Good article on this game which reflects the growing media interest.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/29256528/women-s-game-live-around-the-nation/

 

[ozzz]

Switched on Channel 7 and I thought I was watching the mens' AFL game, what with all the pony-tails and everything.

 

[wally funk]

I'm sorry I missed it on TV. I'm hoping there'll be a replay on Fox Footy or a YouTube link at least.

 

[The_Wookie]

ive done an extended Highlights package here

 

[CrowdedHouse]

I'm sorry I missed it on TV. I'm hoping there'll be a replay on Fox Footy or a YouTube link at least.

They've got the full replay online at afl.com.au/womens

 

[TWLS]

They've got the full replay online at afl.com.au/womens

This match had great ratings which probably included the curiosity factor.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...n-tv-than-bombers-demise-20150817-gj0zbj.html

 

[jatz14]

This match had great ratings which probably included the curiosity factor.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...n-tv-than-bombers-demise-20150817-gj0zbj.html

Why they watch a first time does not matter. Will they watch a second time? Feedback I have heard has been good. The typical negative comments you see come from the guys that were never going to watch anyway. So there thoughts do not actually matter


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