Non Lions Discussion 2024

[dlanod]

The NFL gamepass subscription price went through the roof and quality dropped significantly when DAZN bought the rights a couple of years ago so I’m not expecting too many positives from this

That's exactly what I recall too. Prices will go up. Costs will be cut.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Costs will be cut.

Commentary will get worse??

 

[BuntonRules]

Commentary will get worse??

Unpossible

 

[Sproj]

No doubt the Broncs will still be the most popular team in Brisbane/Queensland, but some of the advantages they once had may go away with this sale. Does anyone remember a few years ago when it seemed like the Broncos would play every single Friday night? Being looked after from a scheduling persepective certainly helps in terms of growing your fanbase, coverage etc.

That time was a thing of beauty. Now we have to watch teams no one cares about. And Broncs don't get favourable coverage, look at the pile on with the Ezra Mam situation. Where was the same pile on for Addo-Carr a repeat offender and Sandon Smith? Even Trindall, who is most similar to Mam in terms of situation, got like one and half articles that weren't even that negative.

 

[GC2015]

That time was a thing of beauty. Now we have to watch teams no one cares about. And Broncs don't get favourable coverage, look at the pile on with the Ezra Mam situation. Where was the same pile on for Addo-Carr a repeat offender and Sandon Smith. Even Trindall, who is most similar to Mam in terms of situation, got like one and half articles that weren't even that negative.

Depends on your perspective. I know quite a few NRL fans that weren't happy about the Broncos essentially owning the Friday night slot. It's great if you're a Broncos fan, but probably not so great for others. The prime time slots should really be preserved (mostly) for the top performing teams - that's the fairest way to do it e.g. Penrith v Melbourne on a Friday night would make a lot of sense for the NRL.

Mam does seem to be copping a fair bit more than those other examples you mentioned. I'm a little surprised with the carry on in that sense.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Mam does seem to be copping a fair bit more than those other examples you mentioned. I'm a little surprised with the carry on in that sense.

As I often say to Collingwood and Carlton supporters... Sometimes it's nice to be a big club. Other times it's... Not so nice.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Not sure Fox Footy’s plan to offer alternative commentary on Channel 7 games will last long now.

 

[BRAB]

In the not too distant future someone will utter the phrase “I wish Rupert Murdoch was still in charge”

 

[Cubs2Lions]

Unpossible

 

[martinson]

The current contract with Foxtel and others runs through to 2031 so the new owners should take some time and observation to assess where it all sits in their overall business strategy and the ramifications of how they do what they would prefer to do.

Ultimately I wouldn't think it's good news for the cost and opportunity to watch your AFL team.

 

[BrainOfMorbius]

The Broncos part won't change - they're the biggest club. They're going to get the news, clicks, ad impressions, etc. It's like saying "will this now mean Collingwood won't get the most coverage in Melbourne?"

What might affect the NRL as a whole is the fact that they are yet to renew their broadcast contracts beyond 2027, while the AFL's will run until 2031. Indications are at the moment that DAZN will not be as generous a negotiator.

 

[Sproj]

What might affect the NRL as a whole is the fact that they are yet to renew their broadcast contracts beyond 2027, while the AFL's will run until 2031. Indications are at the moment that DAZN will not be as generous a negotiator.

Shouldn't be a problem, the NRL sold themselves short on the last one, so should be no problem this time.

 

[POBT]

What might affect the NRL as a whole is the fact that they are yet to renew their broadcast contracts beyond 2027, while the AFL's will run until 2031. Indications are at the moment that DAZN will not be as generous a negotiator.

I think the difference will be that Amazon and Netflix are bound to bid. That's going to drive prices up regardless of who owns Fox Sports.

 

[Section 5]

I have never heard of DAZN (edit) but i lead a sheltered life.
This article gave me a better idea.
Hopefully the Government ban the betting side of DANZ we have enough of them already.

What is DAZN, the global streaming service behind the sale of Australian pay-TV giant Foxtel?

British platform is backed by billionaire Len Blavatnik and run by Shay Segev, former chef executive of gambling giant Entain

www.theguardian.com

 

[BrainOfMorbius]

I have never heard of DANZ but i lead a sheltered life.
This article gave me a better idea.
Hopefully the Government ban the betting side of DANZ we have enough of them already.

What is DAZN, the global streaming service behind the sale of Australian pay-TV giant Foxtel?

British platform is backed by billionaire Len Blavatnik and run by Shay Segev, former chef executive of gambling giant Entain

www.theguardian.com

DAZN, not DANZ, which they pronounce "Da-Zone" (eyeroll_emoji)

 

[BrainOfMorbius]

I think the difference will be that Amazon and Netflix are bound to bid. That's going to drive prices up regardless of who owns Fox Sports.

Bound to? I'm not sure either NRL or AFL would be all that desirable to those services given their limited international appeal. Yes they could well put bids in, but how much of one remains to be seen. They may not be enough to drive prices up. NRL/AFL makes more sense to DAZN because it's synergistic with their sports betting business, which they're likely to want to bring in to Australia to grab a slice of the action here.

Paramount+/Ten is a more realistic bidding option than Amazon or Netflix, I'd have thought.

 

[BrainOfMorbius]

Foxtel’s sale could change the game for two sports in Australia (Callum Jaspan, Nine Media)

In a highly competitive tender process, the AFL landed a seven-year, $4.5 billion contract with Seven and Foxtel in 2022. The broadcast rights attracted bids from all major broadcasters, including Network 10’s owner Paramount, which like Nine, wanted to split all matches across its streaming platform Paramount+ and its free-to-air network.

NRL top honchos Andrew Abdo and Peter V’landys are desperately keen for a similar bidding war to erupt, but the picture has changed somewhat from when former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan brokered the record deal to where things stand now. For one, advertising revenue for the major media players has fallen off a cliff, and now Foxtel is close to having a new owner, one that could well have more pressing concerns than paying through the nose for rugby league.

While Foxtel and DAZN executives say they are committed to whatever sport does well domestically, their word may be put to the test when at the negotiating table, and V’landys knows money is not the issue. After all, DAZN just forked out $1.6 billion for the right to broadcast the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.