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Optus has given us the best EPL product we've ever had.
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Agree, it's top notch.
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Yoda just has really slow internet on Dagobah, his message only just got through from 6 years ago.
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Not on Viida Hinsehse TVs
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Would be the same whoever had the rights tbh. But they are doing a good job now definitely after the disastrous first few years.
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Optus was fine in the first few years of EPL. A couple of issues but nothing that terrible.
It was World Cup in 18 that they really stuffed up
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The first season was a shocker. Games cutting out, random incorrect games appearing etc etc when you try and stream. Optus got drilled pretty hard on social media for it. Plus the shambolic attempt to tie EPL subs to phone plans which was quickly scrapped.
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Ive never had a problem with Optus, always been top class here.
Was lucky enough to have the set up correct from the outset, with the fetch box. It’s been flawless for me since the beginning, now with the smart tv app it’s even better.
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It's great these days. PS5 app a bonus.
All that's needed is a Viida app for hi end Hisense TVs.
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The only fault (still ongoing) with Optus for me has been the PQ. Early days, while nbn rollout was still happening, the frustrations for most involved the web/app/replays being played in 25fps. This was always avoidable using Fetch, from day one. A more palatable 50fps these days has alleviated this, although replays/on demand may still remain the lower figure.
Apart from that, the other main issue is/was the lack of follow-thru on beefing up PQ from 720p to 1080p, let alone 4K. It was briefly listed on most apps running up to 1080p, before the apps switched back to “High, Low or Auto”...pretty slack
personally I preferred the UEFA years compared to the current offerings as those comps are the ones that I follow the most outside PL Naturally, I would prefer an amalgamation of sorts for all football comps, but do agree that the PL offering is the best we’ve ever had in Aus…
Apart from that, the other main issue is/was the lack of follow-thru on beefing up PQ from 720p to 1080p, let alone 4K. It was briefly listed on most apps running up to 1080p, before the apps switched back to “High, Low or Auto”...pretty slack
personally I preferred the UEFA years compared to the current offerings as those comps are the ones that I follow the most outside PL Naturally, I would prefer an amalgamation of sorts for all football comps, but do agree that the PL offering is the best we’ve ever had in Aus…
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Yep, so most of us would be tied up with family activities I'd assume.
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As for physical attendance, not sure what's wrong with going Christmas Eve.
There's Big Bash games on that get pretty well attended that night. If anything, it'd help parents get a slightly later start to the Christmas shenanigans.
There's Big Bash games on that get pretty well attended that night. If anything, it'd help parents get a slightly later start to the Christmas shenanigans.
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The issue would be getting back home from the games the night before Christmas. Imagine Newcastle are away at Bournemouth...
How many fly interstate for those Big Bash games?
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Think that's the point though, it's a decision with TV audiences in mind first and foremost.
When has the fixturing ever been done smartly? Haha.
Dunno about it being harder in Aus, people just don't travel for those sorts of games on Christmas Eve or whenever. Football fans would be desperate to go to every game they can. Boxing Day is doable because it's post Christmas and everyone has a bit of time off. Doing it in the lead up is much tougher.
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Booked my airfares for A-League magic round in January! Can't wait, going to be epic!
Catching MVFC ladies on Fri night at Lecihardt than to Allianc for CCM game followed by Adelaide United game.
www.sportingnews.com
Wonder how Paramount / Ten will go covering so many games at once?
Catching MVFC ladies on Fri night at Lecihardt than to Allianc for CCM game followed by Adelaide United game.
A-Leagues Unite Round: Matches, dates, fixture for football's magic weekend | Sporting News Australia
The A-Leagues has decided to modify the controversial deal with Destination NSW to host the competition's grand finals in Sydney and instead host a 'Unite Round', where all teams play a competition round in NSW across one weekend.
Wonder how Paramount / Ten will go covering so many games at once?
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It's absolutely harder in Aus. Look at A League crowds. Even when it's relatively local, most won't travel. Hell, even in the AFL, most won't travel. Away supporters are normally based in that city, rather than a whole lot of supporters traveling interstate.
You're absolutely right on the smart fixturing. They could do something awesome with it. Have it as essentially a rivalry round. As many local derbies as possible. Raise funds for charities etc.
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Booked my airfares for A-League magic round in January! Can't wait, going to be epic!
Catching MVFC ladies on Fri night at Lecihardt than to Allianc for CCM game followed by Adelaide United game.
A-Leagues Unite Round: Matches, dates, fixture for football's magic weekend | Sporting News Australia
The A-Leagues has decided to modify the controversial deal with Destination NSW to host the competition's grand finals in Sydney and instead host a 'Unite Round', where all teams play a competition round in NSW across one weekend.
Wonder how Paramount / Ten will go covering so many games at once?
I am sure for TV purposes, all matches will have their own time slots on each day. 1 PM (Allianz Stadium), 3 PM (Commbank Stadium), 5 PM (Allianz Stadium), 7 PM (Commbank Stadium) for example. Gives stadium organisers time to clear out the stadium before the next match starts a few hours later.
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There are two W-League games and 2 A-League games on Friday night simultaneously at Leichardt / CommBank.
Assume the time slots for those will be 6pm W-League and 8pm A League.
Don't think there will be a clear out of the stauim, next fixture will follow right away. There wouldn't be time for the Friday night fixtures.
