Why isn't State of Origin AD FREE?!

[choc_soldier]

It was a good game last night, but the one thing that kept pissing me off was Channel 9's habit of going for a quick "ad" when there was a stoppage in play (try, line dropout, scrum, etc..)

There were a number of times when they came back from advertising the latest pile of crap known as CSI or some insurance company, only to find out that the attacking team were already in the 2nd tackle of the set.

I know that nothing really uneventful happened, but it just wrecked the continuity of the match. I know that Channel 9 has to pay the bills somehow, and sponsors help, but surely, a "wall" of ads at half time would suffice.

The grand final, to my knowledge, is ad free while the match is on. Surely Origin can be afforded the same luxury.

Rant over.

 

[NPK]

They realise that noone watches the tv at half time- they get a snack, a drink, go to the toilet etc.. Having all the ads at halftime then wouldn't be in their best interests.

 

[Tupac Shakur]

It just shows one ad. Its just like the cricket because thats always live, after each over they show 1 or 2 ads. Doesnt worry me really because i noticed only once it returned to the footy and it was up to the 2nd tackle or something.

 

[lazza]

why?? because so many people watch it

 

[Chanandalar]

Easy fix, just go and watch it live

 

[rugged]

Why don't they just put an ad coming across the bottom in the breaks in play? I hated what they did last night to the game.

 

[Hass]

Channel 7 are much better at inserting commercial's into live broadcasts of the football.

Have a look at the next Rugby Union international on 7. They never have us a miss any of the play because they use some common sense.

They only deal with 15 second commercials.

Channel 9 were using 30 second commercials.

There were heaps of stoppages in play that could have allowed Nine to wack in a 15 second advertisment, however they didn't.

Not only do Channel 7 ensure that we don't miss any football action, they are also able to get a greater amount of advertising time on air while the football is on.

If only 9 could follow suit.

Cheers.

 

[Pensacola Q.C]

It just shows one ad. Its just like the cricket because thats always live, after each over they show 1 or 2 ads. Doesnt worry me really because i noticed only once it returned to the footy and it was up to the 2nd tackle or something.

There was at least 2 times when the coverage came back beyond the 3rd tackle. Very poor.

 

[tommytomlin]

They run ads because they're a business, not a charity. If you want it uninterrupted, go to the game.

 

[MadDogMason]

Exactlly without the Ad's the footy wouldnt even be on t.v What clown didnt know that :lol: :lol:

 

[rugged]

What clown didn't read all the alternatives everyone came up with?

 

[Mr Angry]

Because the NRL is gutless, and will not specify in the contract to show the game live and uninterupted.
The GF has no ads during play.