Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Worst in over 2 decades:
AFL had similarly poor GF ratings as far as I'm aware. Hard to tell the cause though, neither game was particularly close.
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AFL had similarly poor GF ratings as far as I'm aware. Hard to tell the cause though, neither game was particularly close.
It's been pretty rare in recent years that a non-Sydney team hasn't been in the Grand Final so that probably affected the ratings elsewhere in the country.
I'd say online viewing will only increase because more and more people will be accessing FTA TV channels on their TV via the internet through the relevant app rather than an aerial and the digital TV channel.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Yeah, just scrapes in ahead of 2019 once BVOD is factored in for both:
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John Thornett (49)
This was the 1st year that you could stream the afl gf on 7+ also the last 2 afl gf have been in prime time in lock down with nothing else to do. Its also the 1st time in a few years you could have a party at your own house or even go to a pub & watch it! all factors with such poor ratings.
As for the NRL, ppl may hate to admit it but if the storm are in it its a massive ratings boost. I personally didnt watch the game as I purely had zero interest in 2 western sydney sides late on a sunday night.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Apparently they were here in NZ Derps, thats what started the conversation on air, which is a little odd as there never a NZ team in the final so being 2 NSW teams made no difference.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Yeh and the Panthers are easily the team that unless you’re supporting them, it’s much easier to take no interest or dislike them.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
I couldn’t stand watching the game because of what both clubs represent, there’s over 1000 pokie machines between these clubs, and each machine sucks $40k-$100k annually out of the community. Both Paramatta and Penrith are funded by leagues clubs who gross well over $100million a year between them.
Pokie machines are a scourge on society and the clubs use each other to sport-wash the perception that the leagues clubs actually contribute a net-gain back to society, and the NRL clubs are too happy to support.
Pokie machines are a scourge on society and the clubs use each other to sport-wash the perception that the leagues clubs actually contribute a net-gain back to society, and the NRL clubs are too happy to support.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Late change, Wallaroos RWC opener will now be on 9GEM
The_Wookie
Chris McKivat (8)
Not quite, Seven have had the rights to stream to specific devices for a couple of years. Its not like Nines arrangment with 9NOW.
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John Thornett (49)
what devices? I know a lot of ppl in new housing estates that don’t have antennas we’re unable to watch it up till this year.
The_Wookie
Chris McKivat (8)
The AFL Grand Final will be made available on 7plus for select connected TV, set-top-box and gaming console devices, and in 720p HD! In addition to this, you can watch the AFL Grand Final live on Seven’s free-to-air broadcast on Channel 7 and 7HD.
On what devices can I watch the AFL Grand Final?
You can watch the AFL Grand Final on the following devices:
- Telstra TV
- Samsung Tizen (2016 and later)
- Fetch TV
- Apple TV
- PlayStation 4 and 5
- Android TV / Google TV
- LG TV
Rated higher on BVOD last year than it did this year
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John Thornett (49)
yeah that was this year
Members Section
John Thornett (49)
certainly wasnt in melbourne or regional vic till this year
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Nah, it was…
7Plus has been steaming it, poorly, since 2020.
It’s the only game they obtained streaming rights to from Telstra, likely part of the amended deal due to Covid, until the next broadcast deal kicks in.
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
7plus is the worst. The randomly run ads in the middle of live play