2026 TV and Streaming Ratings thread

[Yosemite Sam]

Yet only 15k of them could be bothered going to Accor Stadium last night to see two local teams play? Some "fans".

Yep. NRL doesn't have the cult like attendance culture that the AFL has (which I will admit is amazing). Most Sydneysiders prefer to sit and watch in the comfort of their homes. This is slowly starting to change with increased attendances over the last few years.

TV ratings show there are more fans watching NRL every week compared to AFL. And this gap is going to become a hell of a lot bigger over the next decade.

 

[storm1999]

You take every chance to belittle and undermine anything rugby league

I'm mainly just playing devil's advocate for the AFL because most of you guys are so biased to the point of ignorance. At least The Wookie and Perth Red can see more than one perspective and contribute reasonable discourse. I do love both AFL and NRL, I don't like them always trying to one up each other.

 

[Wb1234]

Two Queensland legends.

Throw in ab for the trifecta

 

[Wb1234]

I'm mainly just playing devil's advocate for the AFL because most of you guys are so biased to the point of ignorance. At least The Wookie and Perth Red can see more than one perspective and contribute reasonable discourse. I do love both AFL and NRL, I don't like them always trying to one up each other.

Perth red copping strays

the funniest thing I read here was an afl fan on here asking him which afl team he supported

 

[newc18]

I'm mainly just playing devil's advocate for the AFL because most of you guys are so biased to the point of ignorance. At least The Wookie and Perth Red can see more than one perspective and contribute reasonable discourse. I do love both AFL and NRL, I don't like them always trying to one up each other.

You're in a Rugby League forum. Of course it's going to be biased. The same thing happens in an AFL forum, or a Soccer one.

The sooner you come to grips with that and stop taking attacks on AFL so personal, the more fun you might have on here.

 

[Wb1234]

You're in a Rugby League forum. Of course it's going to be biased. The same thing happens in an AFL forum, or a Soccer one.

The sooner you come to grips with that and stop taking attacks on AFL so personal, the more fun you might have on here.

He’s just here to wind people up so his mates can repost it on their forum

seriously and he’s not the only one

This posting on internet forums is apparently a serious business

hope you are well reading this Tom and muz all the best boys lol

 

[newc18]

He’s just here to wind people up so his mates can repost it on their forum

seriously and he’s not the only one

This posting on internet forums is apparently a serious business

hope you are well reading this Tom and muz all the best boys lol

If true, that sounds a little sad.

 

[Billythekid]

He’s just here to wind people up so his mates can repost it on their forum

seriously and he’s not the only one

This posting on internet forums is apparently a serious business

hope you are well reading this Tom and muz all the best boys lol

It only works because people get wound up far too easily and keep responding to the garbage.

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

How is it that the AFL for years have been able to get FTA broadcasters to cover extra games for specific markets (e.g. Sydney) and broadcast them there? And why can't we get that arrangement for the likes of Melbourne and soon to come Perth?

 

[storm1999]

How is it that the AFL for years have been able to get FTA broadcasters to cover extra games for specific markets (e.g. Sydney) and broadcast them there?

It's been a key part of the current and previous AFL broadcast deals that all games played by the SA, WA, QLD and NSW teams are broadcast on FTA into their home markets. These are usually live but games played on Saturdays in the first 10 rounds are delayed by up to 2 hours due to Foxtel's exclusive Super Saturday.
It's not always "extra games," as if there is a timeslot clash the local team will take precedence and replace the other game on FTA in that market.

And why can't we get that arrangement for the likes of Melbourne and soon to come Perth?

You can, the NRL just has to request it when negotiating with the broadcasters.

 

[storm1999]

He’s just here to wind people up so his mates can repost it on their forum

I have no idea what you're talking about.

 

[Barney Stubble]

Yet only 15k of them could be bothered going to Accor Stadium last night to see two local teams play? Some "fans".

So the 4K at the giants games when they have 40K members is a mirage is it ?

 

[Barney Stubble]

How is it that the AFL for years have been able to get FTA broadcasters to cover extra games for specific markets (e.g. Sydney) and broadcast them there? And why can't we get that arrangement for the likes of Melbourne and soon to come Perth?

They take it further then that , WA & SA... traditional markets ... til recently got all their games covered free too & , to fumbleballs detriment , became entitled thinking they have the right to always watch their team for free !!
we don't want that ofc & its one of the reasons we have significantly more subscribers then their bumbling clown show, STV is where the $ are & we want them paying top $ because none of our clubs are off limits to them.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Perth red copping strays

the funniest thing I read here was an afl fan on here asking him which afl team he supported

perthwrongs is literally wrong on just about every topic he chimes in on.
literally so many articles, reports, journals, information, data available on the internet which only needs 5 seconds search in google (with right wording in search bar) proves almost all his takes on this forum as wrong lol.. so by proxy, you are also wrong for believing posts by a fraud as a opposed to doing your own research.

imagine that, the power of a super computer with access to almost infinite & unlimited knowledge at the palm of your hand and dumbos like you and him have no idea how to utilise it. lol

 

[storm1999]

So the 4K at the giants games when they have 40K members is a mirage is it ?

Please specify which Giants game got a crowd of 4,000.
COVID years of 2020-21 don't count.

 

[Barney Stubble]

Please specify which Giants game got a crowd of 4,000.
COVID years of 2020-21 don't count.

all of them dopey ,
biggest crowd fudgers in world sport

 

[storm1999]

biggest crowd fudgers in world sport

ENGIE Stadium AFL attendance figures are verified by an independent auditor. I trust you have peer-reviewed evidence for your serious allegations that crowds have been fraudulently reported?

 

[storm1999]

Back on the topic of TV ratings, the Seven Network has secured another Sunday night win on the back of strong lead-in figures achieved by Sunday Afternoon Football.

5	SEVEN’S AFL: SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOOTBALL	Seven	1,543,000	563,000	68,000
9	SUNDAY AFTERNOON NRL LIVE	Nine	1,289,000	558,000	115,000

Sunday 19 April 2026

5 CITIES TOTAL PEOPLE Total TV TV BVOD SEVEN 29.8% 31.0% 23.9% NINE 28.7% 28.7% 28.4% 10 15.9% 16.4% 13.7% SBS 8.5% 7.2% 15.3% ABC 17.1% 16.8% 18.7% PEOPLE 25-54 Total TV TV BVOD SEVEN 27.3% 28.2% 24.6% NINE 33.4% 33.9% 31.9% 10 20.8% 22.7% 15.5% SBS...

forums.mediaspy.org

 

[Barney Stubble]

Fumbleball
2 games
563K

NRL
1 game
558K

that is all..

Sunday 19 April 2026 | TV Tonight

National TV Reach: 1. SEVEN NEWS 2,463,000 2. 9NEWS 2,333,000 3. THE FLOOR 2,001,000 4. THE 1% CLUB 1,833,000 5. SEVEN'S AFL 1,543,000

tvtonight.com.au

 

[Barney Stubble]

ENGIE Stadium AFL attendance figures are verified by an independent auditor. I trust you have peer-reviewed evidence for your serious allegations that crowds have been fraudulently reported?

my functioning eyes dopey

The Midgets count legs
not heads

& the Thuns are barely any better