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Alleluia if it's true - not sure we can assume the Australian is the most objective news source on this issue.
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You may well be right Giant..a few quotes from yesterday's
Crikey newsletter.
"Unfortunately for the 'mouth' of News Ltd, Mark Day, his claim of an imminent peace isn't shared universally. Seven and Ten say they haven't been talking to Foxtel since the Pay TV mob tried to finesse a deal last week with a bit more 'air' in the shape of an offer of more 'contra'. "
"His story in the Media section of today's Australian reflects two things: the growing desire of his employers, News Ltd, to see a deal done, and the equal impatience of the AFL that the Pay TV deal is not done."
"It is another attempt by News and the AFL to stampede Ten and Seven into doing a deal and fixing the brawl with Foxtel, which is being caused by James Packer's refusal to allow the Pay TV operator to pay any more than $45 million in cash for rights to four weekly games. "
"But the most interesting part of the story and of the stand off is the inability of News Ltd to get Packer and PBL to agree to offer more money. "
"This could be done through Foxtel or through Fox Sports (News and PBL control Fox Sports and its owners, Premier Media). Foxtel's Kim Williams and Premier/Fox Sports, David Malone, know they can easily get the extra money back from lifting subscription fees for the AFL but that argument has fallen on deaf ears at PBL.
It is understood the AFL also told Foxtel that if it abandoned AFL, or sought to set a new, lower floor price for future rights, it would not be in a strong position to negotiate in 2010, when the next agreement will be on the table.
Two weeks ago the Foxtel contra offer was increased to $10 million a year. This was seen as a way of satisfying the demands of Foxtel part-owner James Packer, in that Foxtel did not pay Seven more than it had offered to pay Nine in its bid for AFL rights."
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So foxtel didn't bended over after all.
Mmmmmmmmmmm.Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.Comment
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Wtf is contra?
I remember it was a crap arcade game in the early 80's but I'm sure they're not offering that.He ate more cheese, than time allowedComment
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In this case contra would be Foxtel advertising the AFL.Comment
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Wouldn't they be doing that anyway if they wanted to attact more viewers?Originally posted by humphrey bear
In this case contra would be Foxtel advertising the AFL.
CH7/10 should tell Foxtel to go fly a kite.Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.Comment
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Deal is about 99.99% done with foxtel.
Awesome News
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Foxtel forever!Official Driver Of The "Who Gives A @@@@ As The Player Will Get Delisted Anyway" Bandwagon.
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Ever consider a career in quantam physics?Originally posted by Annie Haddad
Wouldn't they be doing that anyway if they wanted to attact more viewers?
CH7/10 should tell Foxtel to go fly a kite.
You have the mental attributes.
In this case they can offer advertising in lieu of payment. A large portion of the $750 million 7 and 10 offered the AFL was a non cash or contra component.Comment
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Well according to Caro, the deal is done and dusted. Story here
Based on the past few months though, I will be waiting to see Foxtel, 7, 10 and the AFL at a press conference before I truly believe anything!Comment
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Well there goes any hope of me seeing live Fri night footy.
And for those who are happy to pay for commercial TV (which is basically what it's become), good luck to you..."My theory is that the universe is made out of stupidity because it's more plentiful than hydrogen" - Frank ZappaComment
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Thx for the wishes of good luck.Originally posted by Dave
And for those who are happy to pay for commercial TV (which is basically what it's become), good luck to you...
I'm off to bed now, a happy man. Got me ' siren to siren, commercial free' footy back. You bloody beauty.
Driver of the Dan Hannebery bandwagon....all aboard. 4th April 09Comment
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Brilliant news! Sydney viewers should now get at least 7 games live with non-Swans Saturday nights the only likely delayed matches!!"As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk
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If I'm reading this correctly then 7 (!) of the games we previously took for granted as being on free to air are now going to be shown on Foxtel.The biggest change for Victorian fans will be a reduction in the number of free-to-air games each week from five to four, with the early Sunday afternoon game - previously telecast by Channel Nine - now going exclusively to Foxtel.
Not happy, Jan!And the man who started it all, the Schneiderman . . . . .Comment
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If you live in Melbourne then you'll get Friday night, Saturday afternoon & night and Sunday afternoon on free to air.Originally posted by Claret
If I'm reading this correctly then 7 (!) of the games we previously took for granted as being on free to air are now going to be shown on Foxtel.
Not happy, Jan!
In Sydney the Friday night game will be live on Foxtel."As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk
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Sorry hammo, I didn't explain myself very well.
I was just saying that Sydney have 7 early Sunday games (1.10pm) scheduled for this season. It now appears that they won't be on free to air as they have been previously.And the man who started it all, the Schneiderman . . . . .Comment
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