Why didn’t the broadcasters change this weekend?

[greatwhiteshark]

Just ridiculous most of the country can’t see the blockbuster in Perth. Why didn’t seven just change what they were going to broadcast? And it was always obvious the Perth game would an important match. Channel 7 and the AFL have no idea.

 

[Underarm]

Just ridiculous most of the country can’t see the blockbuster in Perth. Why didn’t seven just change what they were going to broadcast? And it was always obvious the Perth game would an important match. Channel 7 and the AFL have no idea.

1. Channel 7 can't decide week to week which game they show.
2. WA and QLD are getting the Fremantle game which is more important.
3. Foxtel paid alot of money for the rights, expecting that some good games to be on Their channels exclusively.
4. Why does it matter what people in Mellbourne are watching?

 

[deck]

Just ridiculous most of the country can’t see the blockbuster in Perth.

It's available Australia wide.

 

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

Just ridiculous most of the country can’t see the blockbuster in Perth. Why didn’t seven just change what they were going to broadcast? And it was always obvious the Perth game would an important match. Channel 7 and the AFL have no idea.

As has been mentioned, the $4.5b TV deal is a joint 7 / Foxtel one.

Foxtel aren't going to pay all that money to get the sloppy seconds.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

1. Channel 7 can't decide week to week which game they show.
2. WA and QLD are getting the Fremantle game which is more important.
3. Foxtel paid alot of money for the rights, expecting that some good games to be on Their channels exclusively.
4. Why does it matter what people in Mellbourne are watching?

All of this was decided just a few weeks ago. Channel 7 and the AFL should have fixtured the Perth game stand alone FTA. No brainer.
Fail again from the AFL
How could they possibly imagine the bombers saints game would want to be viewed by virtually anyone?

 

[Underarm]

All of this was decided just a few weeks ago. Channel 7 and the AFL should have fixtured the Perth game stand alone FTA. No brainer.
Fail again from the AFL
How could they possibly imagine the bombers saints game would want to be viewed by virtually anyone?

There are other factors. Essendon had to play on the Friday night in order to play Thursday next week in order to play Wednesday the following week.

And again; Fox paid for the rights to get good games on Foxtel. If people want to watch it, they can pay for it.

This saints bombers game has been a great game as well.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

There are other factors. Essendon had to play on the Friday night in order to play Thursday next week in order to play Wednesday the following week.

And again; Fox paid for the rights to get good games on Foxtel. If people want to watch it, they can pay for it.

This saints bombers game has been a great game as well.

Don’t know if it’s been a good game the entire country except a few Vics would not be watching it. Lol

 

[Underarm]

Don’t know if it’s been a good game the entire country except a few Vics would not be watching it. Lol

A much better game than the one in Perth at least. Another 50 point snoozer.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

A much better game than the one in Perth at least. Another 50 point snoozer.

Agree, we have to put up with the vfl snorefest all year, Thursday into Friday.

 

[The Swert]

The AFL and Channel Seven have dropped the ball this weekend for sure.

Showing only two matches in Melb this weekend:
11th vs 15th
3rd vs 10th

Missing out on:
4th v 5th
6th vs 8th
1st vs 3rd

I thought Channel Seven are contracted to show 3 AFL matches per week?
If they chose to show AFLW on Thursday night, shouldn't they substitute a Saturday match?

 

[Teen Wolf]

I thought Channel Seven are contracted to show 3 AFL matches per week?
If they chose to show AFLW on Thursday night, shouldn't they substitute a Saturday match?

It only has to be an average of at least 3 per round.