Question Re Fox Footy

[magpielicious]

I got rid of foxtel 2 years ago. Just not worth the cost. I missed footy shows like AFL 360 and On the couch, though. Luckily you could get every Monday episodes via youtube. Seems now you only get bits and pieces and not full episodes.

 

[TradeDraft]

Would not waste my watching AFL 360 and On the Couch

I just use Kayo for Fox Footy

 

[Babylove]

Kayo is basically Fox Sports on a streaming platform so you can pick up the fox footy shows via that. You still have to pay for it though it is cheaper and easier to opt in and out of. One draw back though is Kayo doesn’t have a TV Guide so if you prefer to watch to watch them live you’ll need access to Fox’s TV Guide.

 

[35Daicos]

Would not waste my watching AFL 360 and On the Couch

I just use Kayo for Fox Footy

You're a tough critic, Dave! I've got Kayo, and have now watched the first two episodes of AFL 360 for the year. I certainly like it more with Garry Lyon having replaced Mark Robinson as co-host, and find it well worth watching. Gerard Whateley is always good value, and it has to be a better show now. I thought On The Couch was just reasonably good, and should improve once the games start and they have something more exciting to talk about.

 

[jimmy35]

Kayo is basically Fox Sports on a streaming platform so you can pick up the fox footy shows via that. You still have to pay for it though it is cheaper and easier to opt in and out of. One draw back though is Kayo doesn’t have a TV Guide so if you prefer to watch to watch them live you’ll need access to Fox’s TV Guide.

So Kayo plays the Fox feed? I watched that Pies/Lions/Suns abomination and the Kayo commentators were like local footy pie eaters hanging over the fence.

 

[The Phantom]

I’m looking for cheap Kayo.

Ok
So with Saturday football now exclusively on streaming, I need to sign up again.

I resent paying for footy on tv. I still feel entitled to watch it for free. It’s part of our Australian identity.

Kayo has sent me ZERO retention offers, possibly emboldened by the Saturday thing.

All I want is AFL. Couldn’t give a damn about the rest. Will cancel end of September.

Anyone got any coupons or ways to get it for less than $25/month?

 

[Babylove]

So Kayo plays the Fox feed? I watched that Pies/Lions/Suns abomination and the Kayo commentators were like local footy pie eaters hanging over the fence.

That’s because Fox gave pretty much no budget for the coverage of those match sim practice matches (though to be fair they don’t normally broadcast them so a next to no budget is more than they’ve put in in previous years). But yes Kayo plays the Fox feed, albeit there’s usually a few second delay between Foxtel and Kayo.

 

[Chunky Steak]

I'm a big fan of Whateley but can't stand Robbo so I was thrilled when Robbo left. Then I was cursing when Lyon was announced as his replacement.

BUT, seeing Whateley with a very competent and lucid co host (compared to Slobbo) has completely transformed 360 into a much snappier show. They've tweaked the format to match, so Lyon is much more of an actual cohost than a dribbling idiot rambling at the desk about god knows what for an hour.

As for commentary, have a look through the callers Fox and Seven have announced for the season. For me it's a no brainer... Fox is far superior.

 

[jimmy35]

That’s because Fox gave pretty much no budget for the coverage of those match sim practice matches (though to be fair they don’t normally broadcast them so a next to no budget is more than they’ve put in in previous years). But yes Kayo plays the Fox feed, albeit there’s usually a few second delay between Foxtel and Kayo.

Thanks mate

 

[Kirby]

It seems to have slipped very quietly under the radar that there is zero free to air AFL on a Saturday.

I suspect that when it sinks in over the next couple of weeks there might be quite a stink about it.

 

[caloschwaby]

I’m looking for cheap Kayo.

Ok
So with Saturday football now exclusively on streaming, I need to sign up again.

I resent paying for footy on tv. I still feel entitled to watch it for free. It’s part of our Australian identity.

Kayo has sent me ZERO retention offers, possibly emboldened by the Saturday thing.

All I want is AFL. Couldn’t give a damn about the rest. Will cancel end of September.

Anyone got any coupons or ways to get it for less than $25/month?

When you go to cancel your current membership it gives you a retention offer to stay, can't remember how much.

Otherwise Melbourne Storm have a $250 Kayo One package (single screen access) which spread over 12 months would take it to ~$21/month

 

[TradeDraft]

It seems to have slipped very quietly under the radar that there is zero free to air AFL on a Saturday.

I suspect that when it sinks in over the next couple of weeks there might be quite a stink about it.

Showing the AFL care more about $$$ then Actual Fans

 

[TradeDraft]

When you go to cancel your current membership it gives you a retention offer to stay, can't remember how much.

Otherwise Melbourne Storm have a $250 Kayo One package (single screen access) which spread over 12 months would take it to ~$21/month

Club has 1 too

Digital Insider (Kayo)

membership.collingwoodfc.com.au

 

[caloschwaby]

Club has 1 too

Digital Insider (Kayo)

membership.collingwoodfc.com.au

Yes true, but the poster was looking for ways to get it for under $25/month so assuming they're okay with the single screen (club one is 2 screens + 4K) that'd be the one

 

[magpielicious]

Comrad Dillion said "we listened to the fans they wanted Thursday night footy so we did a straight swap with Sat" He convieniently forgot that in 2024 we had free to air Sat as well as Thu night. Fans asked for more Thursday, NOT a replacement of Sat. Seems the AFL are taking a leaf out of the orange ones play book with "fake news and fake fans"

 

[The Phantom]

Yes true, but the poster was looking for ways to get it for under $25/month so assuming they're okay with the single screen (club one is 2 screens + 4K) that'd be the one

Yup
And I also only want it for 7 months of footy. At $25/month that’s total budget of $175 at casual rate.
So the club and NRL deals don’t add up.

I miss the old $15/month deal the club used to provide.

 

[Big Bryza]

It seems to have slipped very quietly under the radar that there is zero free to air AFL on a Saturday.

I suspect that when it sinks in over the next couple of weeks there might be quite a stink about it.

It's been all over the radio and multiple AFL podcasts in the past couple of weeks.

The reality is that it's 2025 and if you want quality AFL coverage, then you're going to have to pay for it.

The Fox coverage will shite all over 7.

 

[caloschwaby]

Yup
And I also only want it for 7 months of footy. At $25/month that’s total budget of $175 at casual rate.
So the club and NRL deals don’t add up.

I miss the old $15/month deal the club used to provide.

Yeah absolutely. Understand they are justifying increasing the price with the increase in the value of the product with Fox broadcasting/commentating all games (huge win, just so 7 has some competition for once!).

But in my opinion it was over-priced before and the product value was just finally meeting up with it, then they knock on an extra $10/month.

Fair good re: going monthly if you don't need it for the whole year. I use it for Cricket/NFL in the summer months so certainly get enough value out of the 12 months. I do also share the account with my brother with the 2 screens available so it's essentially half price.

 

[JoinDate]

So Kayo plays the Fox feed? I watched that Pies/Lions/Suns abomination and the Kayo commentators were like local footy pie eaters hanging over the fence.

Pretty certain Fox owns Kayo.

 

[JoinDate]

It seems to have slipped very quietly under the radar that there is zero free to air AFL on a Saturday.

I suspect that when it sinks in over the next couple of weeks there might be quite a stink about it.

I've wondered why there hasn't been more focus on this.
Short-sighted from AFL imo. Yes they get more money from the broadcasters now, but with less eyes there's less interest, essentially hurting their own product.

 

[Big Bryza]

I've wondered why there hasn't been more focus on this.
Short-sighted from AFL imo. Yes they get more money from the broadcasters now, but with less eyes there's less interest, essentially hurting their own product.

I disagree.

I think it gives people a chance to focus more on grassroots and state league footy on a Saturday.

 

[The Phantom]

Yeah absolutely. Understand they are justifying increasing the price with the increase in the value of the product with Fox broadcasting/commentating all games (huge win, just so 7 has some competition for once!).

But in my opinion it was over-priced before and the product value was just finally meeting up with it, then they knock on an extra $10/month.

Fair good re: going monthly if you don't need it for the whole year. I use it for Cricket/NFL in the summer months so certainly get enough value out of the 12 months. I do also share the account with my brother with the 2 screens available so it's essentially half price.

NFL is available on one of my other streaming services.
Paramount I think?
Which is actually pretty good value and has good selection.

 

[TradeDraft]

It's been all over the radio and multiple AFL podcasts in the past couple of weeks.

The reality is that it's 2025 and if you want quality AFL coverage, then you're going to have to pay for it.

The Fox coverage will shite all over 7.

So Stuff the Fans who don't have Spare Cash laying around

That be less now with cost of living Sky Rocketing

 

[JoinDate]

So Stuff the Fans who don't have Spare Cash laying around

That be less now with cost of living Sky Rocketing

I'm with you, TD.

I'll be finding free streaming alternatives to view Collingwood games rather than forking out money for it and I probably won't even bother watching any other games.

Hurting their game rather than building it, imho.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

I’m looking for cheap Kayo.

Ok
So with Saturday football now exclusively on streaming, I need to sign up again.

I resent paying for footy on tv. I still feel entitled to watch it for free. It’s part of our Australian identity.

Kayo has sent me ZERO retention offers, possibly emboldened by the Saturday thing.

All I want is AFL. Couldn’t give a damn about the rest. Will cancel end of September.

Anyone got any coupons or ways to get it for less than $25/month?

Doubt it. They are hardly likely to throw retention offers around during the football season.

I cancelled after the AFL season last year and got a $15 retention offer which still has two months left on it. After that it will go up from $35 last year to $40… which I share with a mate. So your $25 ( presumably for one user only) sounds pretty good. It is what it is.

Suggest maybe if cash is tight to bin any other streaming services you currently have for the winter… Stan etc