The T.V Rights Thread Part III

[Brutus]

There better not be anymore delayed games.

Free to air coverage into local areas is also a must.

 

[Snoochies]

So the stale pathetic half hearted coverage will continue. What a terrible result for fans.

Unless you're a Bronco supporter. Friday nights will continue to be great for them.

 

[El Diablo]

I seem to recall a bunch of people claming it wouldn't even get past $750 million :lol:

the bigpoofy deal in shatters http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/nrls-1-billion-deal-in-shatters.942403/

:lol:

 

[Snoochies]

Any chance that a part of this deal is to show games in High Def?

 

[Big Sam]

How do we know 2 of the FTA games will be on delay? We're probably not going to have the same weekly schedule as 2007-12.

Also what was the key figure? Over $1B???

 

[Bgoodorgoodatit]

pretty disappointed..... if the status quo has indeed remained the same regarding exposure of the game into the non traditional markets then they have really dropped the ball. no doubt 9 have made plenty of promises regarding improved coverage. lets hope the new administration holds them to it.

dollars are good but the devil will be in the details i suppose.

how much of the reported figure is a contra component, will naming rights internet rights be added on etc

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Lets wait for the detail. Only disapointment so far is 9 still have it.

 

[Canucks]

Hey everyone - It might not be that bad

Nine, Foxtel retain NRL broadcast rights

• by: Simon Canning
• From: The Australian
• August 21, 2012 10:00AM

The NRL will this morning announce it is returning its broadcast rights to a consortium of Nine and Foxtel.

However, in a significant twist, rumours are swirling that the Ten Network
could also be in on the deal, capturing a package of games.
A spokesman for the NRL said that it would be making a statement shortly, however insiders have suggested that it will be to announce the deal rumoured to worth around $1bn.
A spokesman for Nine said this morning the report was "premature" as no deal had yet been formalised.

The deal is believed to include a range of new innovations that will extend the reach of the code beyond TV to tablets and mobile.

Nine is undertsood to have come over the top of rivals, Seven and Ten, but may also have agreed to spread the costs with Ten.

Ten was desperate to get a foot in the door with chairman Lachlan Murdoch desperate for a slice of the action in order to give the struggling network a platform to promote its shows.

However insiders say they remain confident Nine will retain the contract.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...broadcast-rights/story-e6frg7mf-1226454725883

 

[Henson Park Hornets]

No real surprise as 9/Fox had the last right of refusal.

 

[BunniesMan]

Yeah I wouldn't doubt them cutting yet another day game. One delayed sunday afternoon game a week would sound pretty good to the broadcaster's ears.

Yep and that's another advantage the AFL has. No crowd hurting Monday night or Sunday night games.

If 9 and Fox got their way EVERY game would be in primetime. Afternoon games provide the best rugby league and the best chance for crowds, but 9 and Fox don't care about that.

so are Fox going to pay the home team for loss of gate takings on sunday nights like they do on mondays?

Fox would laugh at that idea.

I seem to recall a bunch of people claming it wouldn't even get past $750 million :lol:

750 was as ridiculous as 1.4.

The money seems to be 900+ NZ which will take it to 1b. That's a good amount and a huge jump from the current deal.

But the negotiations are about so much more than just the money. And the ARLC has failed on every other count.

 

[TheRam]

ARLC = EPIC EPIC EPIC EPIC EPIC EPIC EPIC EPIC EPIC EPIC FAIL!!!

To not even have 1 Saturday FTA to counter that other SHIT they call sport, is the hight of weak stupidity by the ARLC. My God, I can't believe this deal, what an absolute disappointing joke it is for all of us fans. I'm gutted and to top it off, the money's average to boot.

I'm really pissed. The coverage needed a massive jolt of change and we got nothing.

 

[BunniesMan]

Also what was the key figure? Over $1B???

Word is 80m a year from 9 and 100m a year from Fox adding up to 900m. That's the direct comparison to the AFL.

When you add the money from NZ it should get to $1b.

 

[Raiderdave]

Nine and Fox being able to continue their dictation of the schedule is an epic fail, why did Grant say 2 weeks ago that patience is the key and nothing may be done by late September, then we sign off on this just 3 days after it was offered?

Ugh.

obviously 10 & 7 's offer didn't break first & last rights
they would have had to of offered 1.2 Billion to do this

 

[Big Sam]

In all the articles I've seen it refers to the 'NRL rights'.

Perhaps they'll be selling SOO and Tests separately later on?

 

[Brutus]

So 10 are a chance??? MNF????

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

lol let's wait until the press conference comes out guys

 

[juro]

Nine - the home of rugby league.

Please, somebody call DOCS!!!

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Just wait until we hear it from the horses mouth. So far, all details are coming from 3rd parties.

 

[Raiderdave]

In all the articles I've seen it refers to the 'NRL rights'.

Perhaps they'll be selling SOO and Tests separately later on?

nuh .... 9 got all FTA rights including rep footy for 400 Million over 5 years

 

[The Elephant In The room]

In all the articles I've seen it refers to the 'NRL rights'.

Perhaps they'll be selling SOO and Tests separately later on?

Interesting point.

As disappointing as the initial reports are, no point going off half-cocked until the full announcement is made.