Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Having markups on the timeline would be good for replays - on the PC I can hit 0-9 on the keypad and it'll take me to the start, 10th minute, 20th minute etc. but nothing on the app for this.
Broadcast options for Australian Rugby
- Thread starter WorkingClassRugger
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Having markups on the timeline would be good for replays - on the PC I can hit 0-9 on the keypad and it'll take me to the start, 10th minute, 20th minute etc. but nothing on the app for this.
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
My 75 / 80 year old parents do
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Enjoying having things like club rugby as watched eastern suburbs vs manly which was a cracker. Other advantage is not much risk of knowing result given not much press coverage.
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Bob Loudon (25)
That’s nice
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Really wish we had an idea how many subscribers to Stan sport - wonder if captured many club rugby viewers...
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Peter Sullivan (51)
This is the advantage of being a Rugby supporter. I finish work at 10pm on Friday and Saturday night and without any effort I am sure I will get home and not know the results. All of my Rugby supporter colleagues and I have an understanding not to give away the score as we all go home to watch the games.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
So are nine /Stan happy so far with their investment? What are the total subscribers to Stan sport?
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Listened to seven morning news and sports report talked about Perth lockdown and afl and league but no mention of force vs red games. Ten years ago this would not have happened but shows challenge got with getting rugby back and part of the dialogue. These things continue to sadden me how far rugby has fallen out of favour and the dialogue. Still hopeful long term this can change - but accept need some catalysts for making major shift (eg private equity investment etc etc)
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
As much as I hated the bloke as a player. I have to say. I really like Andrew Mehrtens as both a pundit and a columnist. Just finished reading his latest column and found it thoroughly worthwhile.
I heard from a friend that Channel 7 now have a policy not to mention rugby union at all on their network. Coming off the back of the clear decision by News Corp to do similar, and we've got two major outlets flat out ignoring our game.
To counter that, the SMH has ratcheted up rugby coverage which has been a positive. I'd argue more of the core fan base read Fairfax so that's good for them.
But man the 7/News situation is so grubby. I'm not sure it's a mortal blow to the game, but it's not good for anyone. Will be interesting to see if they acknowledge the Wallabies when they start.
To counter that, the SMH has ratcheted up rugby coverage which has been a positive. I'd argue more of the core fan base read Fairfax so that's good for them.
But man the 7/News situation is so grubby. I'm not sure it's a mortal blow to the game, but it's not good for anyone. Will be interesting to see if they acknowledge the Wallabies when they start.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
any mention of why?
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Do 7 have a sports streaming service? is Kayo not a rival? i am confused.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I'm not sure if this is entirely true, as 7 Brisbane/Queensland have continued to routinely cover the Reds........... And their Perth news reported on the Force win.
I would suggest it's more due to a lack of interest in the Waratahs based on recent results, and the popularity of the NRL, the Swans, Sydney FC and other sports dominating the sports segment.
With all these things it probably comes down to balancing what they need to show from other networks in order to satisfy their viewers and keep them versus trying not to support other networks.
They would absolutely view the other FTA networks as the competition versus Foxtel/Kayo. They're not losing 6pm FTA news viewers to Foxtel.
They would absolutely view the other FTA networks as the competition versus Foxtel/Kayo. They're not losing 6pm FTA news viewers to Foxtel.
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Rod McCall (65)
I had a Sydney Nine News sport reporter as a housemate a number of years back, even then they were routinely covering NRL. When I asked why they didn’t cover Rugby Union back then, they said it was too hard. They would turn up for interviews and weren’t provided access to the players, or if they were it was for a short time frame or not the player they wanted, couldn’t get footage of the training, no access to change room interview etc etc. from a news reporter perspective it made hard to justify the time if they couldn’t get something interesting to broadcast.
Whereas a number of NRL clubs were keen to open their doors and invite the reporters in, and no shortage of controversy to report on or make an interesting story of.
Whereas a number of NRL clubs were keen to open their doors and invite the reporters in, and no shortage of controversy to report on or make an interesting story of.