Round 26

[muzby]

How does the new finals scheduling work? Is it 2v3 Friday, 1v4 Sunday, and the Eliminators on the Saturday?

Based on this the NRL clearly expects us to finish in the top 3.

Actually its more like channel nein expects you to finish in the top 3...

 

[Big Sam]

Actually its more like channel nein expects you to finish in the top 3...

True.

Just on that, Cronulla v NQ might be a historic match as it could very well be the last ever to be shown on delay on FTA.

 

[BunniesMan]

Actually its more like channel nein expects you to finish in the top 3...

FFS. It makes me physically ill the one time every 6 weeks you're actually right.

 

[jonno_knights]

True.

Just on that, Cronulla v NQ might be a historic match as it could very well be the last ever to be shown on delay on FTA.

They wont be getting rid of the FNF double header anytime soon, would they?

Unless one is FTA, and the other Fox Sports

 

[muzby]

FFS. It makes me physically ill the one time every 6 weeks you're actually right.

Are you shaking with anger and disgust?

 

[dogslife]

Donks/Panthers will be a ratings f**king bonanza...

 

[Parramatta1947]

Stupid scheduling - regardless of the finals, the Eels nad Drags still have big supporter bases, dissapointing it won't be on Channel 9.

Oh well, ANZ wouldn't get 30,000 with that timeslot.

 

[user_nat]

Donks/Panthers will be a ratings f**king bonanza...

Could be if it is Brisbane playing to make the finals.

Don't think it made any difference to the ratings in the same situation R26 2010 though.

 

[BunniesMan]

They wont be getting rid of the FNF double header anytime soon, would they?

Unless one is FTA, and the other Fox Sports

Many of us are hoping for both games being live on FTA. One on 9 (or another FTA channel) and the other on a digital channel. Then swap em around at 9.30.

Are you shaking with anger and disgust?

Yes. Yes I am.

 

[Jobdog]

How does the new finals scheduling work? Is it 2v3 Friday, 1v4 Sunday, and the Eliminators on the Saturday?

Based on this the NRL clearly expects us to finish in the top 3.

1 vs 4 Friday night, 5 vs 8 and 6 vs 7 Sat night, 2 vs 3 Sun arvo.

 

[IanG]

Thank you

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Sunday 2 September
Warriors v Raiders at Mt Smart Stadium, 2:00pm FOX (4pm NZ time)
Sharks v Cowboys at Toyota Stadium, 3:00pm Channel 9
Eels v Dragons at Parramatta Stadium, 7:00pm FOX

Why wouldnt the Warriors game be played earlier, 12.00 AEST, then have the remaining two at 2pm and 3pm?? :x

 

[Jobdog]

...because there's always been a 7pm Sunday game in place of MNF for the last few years?

 

[muzby]

^^^^ bwahahaha...


best sig quote ever

 

[Timmah]

They wont be getting rid of the FNF double header anytime soon, would they?

Unless one is FTA, and the other Fox Sports

Chances are the new deal will allow matches to be shown live on both FTA and Pay TV in a similar way to how the AFL operates at the moment. Therefore even if one game is delayed on 9, you can still catch it live on Fox.

1 vs 4 Friday night, 5 vs 8 and 6 vs 7 Sat night, 2 vs 3 Sun arvo.

Not confirmed yet. Assuming you got that from the Ladder Predictor - just a mock up atm. They'll decide it after Parra v Saints.

Why wouldnt the Warriors game be played earlier, 12.00 AEST, then have the remaining two at 2pm and 3pm?? :x

Because the final round is always structured 2 x Fri 7:30, 1 x Sat 5:30, 2 x Sat 7:30, Sun 2, 3 and 7. Has been for years.

 

[LeagueNut]

Why wouldnt the Warriors game be played earlier, 12.00 AEST, then have the remaining two at 2pm and 3pm?? :x

That sounds like the ideal solution to me.

 

[Tom Shines]

Why wouldnt the Warriors game be played earlier, 12.00 AEST, then have the remaining two at 2pm and 3pm?? :x

Because Fox want similar ratings on the Sunday night to their usual Monday night slot?

7pm > 12pm as far as viewers go.

 

[Frailty]

Stupid scheduling - regardless of the finals, the Eels nad Drags still have big supporter bases, dissapointing it won't be on Channel 9.

Oh well, ANZ wouldn't get 30,000 with that timeslot.

Why should the Parra game be on Channel 9? I think given their position on the ladder they have had quite enough FTA games this year.

 

[whall15]

Why should the Parra game be on Channel 9? I think given their position on the ladder they have had quite enough FTA games this year.

People deserve to be able to see Hindmarsh's last game.

 

[Frailty]

People deserve to be able to see Hindmarsh's last game.

They can go to the game, or they could have seen him play on many of the previous weeks on FTA.

There are many players retiring.