AFL LIVE PASS OUTRAGE

[sue 8,636]

1 hour ago, Eelesie said:

You try it out? Just wondering...

 

yes - all good though had to start play first and then do the rest.  Wonder how long it will take them to plug it. Thanks again

Edited February 17, 2017 by sue

[bing181 8,359]

On 2/16/2017 at 1:41 PM, Pates said:

It's when you start looking at what other countries with their sport that you realise just how far behind Australia is when it comes to utilising the internet for sport. The prices vs the quality, it makes you wonder why you should even bother.

Absolutely. I remember when I was living in Brussels a few years back, and all the local footy was switched exclusively to internet. Must have made sense financially.

The thing that gets me as well is that streaming on a computer or phone is a whole other experience, with other possibilities (technically). They should be offering multiple cameras, your own instant replay, and the biggie I always enjoyed from the dark days of streaming (when it's all there was ...), real-time comments from fellow viewers. At times it was almost like being there: "goooooaaaalllll !!!" (etc. etc.)

With the international WatchAFL service, they're also missing out on revenue, because they just stream the Australian ads, which are completely wasted on we expats. Should be a big opportunity for airlines and travel companies etc. to target a niche market, but no-one at the AFL seems to have their heads around the possibilities. They still seem to think that by putting up TV-on-a-computer, they're offering a service.

[brendan 3,421]

Can't deal with the AFL App not being able to watch on my tv, fortunately Telstra have a good deal at the moment 

$99 month 1000gig internet, foxtel and free sports for 3 months, I currently pay $92 month for 500 gig so it's a no brainer for me back on foxtel for an extra $8 a month, and I get foxtel go can watch afl on any device without a small screen, I would say this is there goal is to get more people back to foxtel, I already had foxtel before last year but the app worked so well last year for free I cancelled foxtel, it's a shame you can't just buy the fox footy channel from them as I don't watch any other channels 

[Lord Travis 10,329]

13 hours ago, Eelesie said:

You try it out? Just wondering...

 

 

Tried out the alternate method and it works. I think it's a lower resolution stream this year though. Thanks for the heads up!

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

14 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

 I think it's a lower resolution stream this year though. 

I'd give it 10 pixels max.

[JTR 2,695]

As an aside...  for anyone who HAS foxtel, but wants to watch games when overseas, VPN + Foxtel GO is great!

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

I bought a 12 month pass end of March last year. I am not able to watch the preseason cup. Bunch of thieving pricks

 

[Demons 32 235]

Makes me so mad, you look at the brilliant game pass applications like the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, hell even the UFC and WWE.

Full HD on any device and in any location. Making the leagues more money than they do from TV because it is direct and quality, these services aren't cheap, but they are so worth it for the fans and the league.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

So their promotion is full screen on the iPad.

 

two companies that have always treated their customers with contempt

 

 

[Eelesie 216]

43 minutes ago, Demons 32 said:

Makes me so mad, you look at the brilliant game pass applications like the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, hell even the UFC and WWE.

Full HD on any device and in any location. Making the leagues more money than they do from TV because it is direct and quality, these services aren't cheap, but they are so worth it for the fans and the league.

 

I actually expected to that the AFL would introduce a season pass when they did the new media deal (like the NBA has which is awesome. On theirs, you can buy a season pass or just access to one team's games.) Brilliant! But they have been swayed by Foxtel who needed complete exclusivity to support their dying model. Not only that but Foxtel GO seems to be a low res option at best! Used it to watch game of thrones one year and it was horrendous...

[Stinga2 194]

The other thing is channel 7 don't even have the footy in HD. That's just insane. Even the NRL have HD through channel 90.

in this day where many have large flat screens HD is essential. The AFL are really letting the fans down. Other codes are making their product much more accessible while we are looking after Foxtel and it could cost us in the long run.

[Bells 155]

20 hours ago, DaisyDeeciple said:

I went through it last night and it seems the international version is the premium foxtrot bundle-no lowfi I'd be curious to know what price you were pitched they were saying 149 euro for year to me and was wondering if I use a US ip would I get it cheaper, ie dollars and not euro???

I can't even remember what it was for a year - I am just paying monthly at the moment.

[Moonshadow 16,635]

On Friday, February 17, 2017 at 0:10 PM, Satyriconhome said:

I tried the Live Pass last night, get it free from Telstra, to test it out, from phone to tv worked fine, have an Android Samsung 

As for Foxtel showing games, Mountain View in Richmond is the go, excellent food and McCracken on tap

Saty, did you use and adaptor from Samsung phone to TV hdmi cable? What was the definition like?

I have a S4 and a Samsung tv (pre screen mirror feature) with hdmi cable, but haven't tried to connect thus far.

Cheers

[Satyriconhome 10,091]

53 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Saty, did you use and adaptor from Samsung phone to TV hdmi cable? What was the definition like?

I have a S4 and a Samsung tv (pre screen mirror feature) with hdmi cable, but haven't tried to connect thus far.

Cheers

Sorry chap not sure how it works daughter set it up for me   I have something called screen mirroring on phone I select and pick my tv and have tv set, it pops up    not very good but watchable

[beelzebub 22,761]

Was confined to phone...but eldest just plugged his foxtel in ( i dont have it ) 

Looking fwd to this game....just to compete well. 

Go Red and Blue 

[Bells 155]

I am furious right now - living in NZ, I can't actually watch foxtel so I purchase a live pass.  In previous seasons, I have apple mirrored to the TV.  This year I seem to have to user the app to watch it rather than a computer and It won't let me mirror it - bloody ridiculous.  I tried to find contact details but nada!!

[Rocknroll 954]

Same here bells in nz, looks like I'm going back to stealing it 

[Clintosaurus 6,964]

For Android phones a MHL to HDMI adaptor is your friend.  

[ILLDieADemon 804]

I was wondering what was going on, what a joke.

Looks like I'm going to give in to what they want and get Foxtel. 

Wish I was a Fro or Eagles supporter, they get every game free on TV here in WA.

Bull shite 

 

Edited February 18, 2017 by ILLDieADemon

[Adzman 2,086]

Does chromecast still work for android? If not I'm heading off to the pub every weekend. 

Goodbye liver

Goodbye marriage 

Hello demons.....

 

[Stinga2 194]

15 hours ago, Bells said:

I am furious right now - living in NZ, I can't actually watch foxtel so I purchase a live pass.  In previous seasons, I have apple mirrored to the TV.  This year I seem to have to user the app to watch it rather than a computer and It won't let me mirror it - bloody ridiculous.  I tried to find contact details but nada!!

If you have an Apple TV you should be able to airplay to the TV?

[sue 8,636]

17 minutes ago, Stinga2 said:

If you have an Apple TV you should be able to airplay to the TV?

Talk to eleisie

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

38 minutes ago, Stinga2 said:

If you have an Apple TV you should be able to airplay to the TV?

With the new update it doesn't work for me anymore.

[Dr. Gonzo 22,843]

23 hours ago, Demons 32 said:

Makes me so mad, you look at the brilliant game pass applications like the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, hell even the UFC and WWE.

Full HD on any device and in any location. Making the leagues more money than they do from TV because it is direct and quality, these services aren't cheap, but they are so worth it for the fans and the league.

Pretty sure most of those services are international ones just like the afl has. The local ones have local games blacked out - so if the afl had a similar service here you couldn't watch any games in Melbourne live (assuming you live in Melbourne)

[Bells 155]

Last night I was so annoyed!!  I couldn't watch the game on my computer of apple mirror it - both things I have done every other season.  I cancelled my subscription at quarter time ans subscribed on the site https://www.watchafl.com.au/?gclid=CMbi88eTm9ICFYWXvAodV6wMHA.   It's a bit dear but worth it to be able to watch every game.  We have a family member in the team and there is no way the grandparents, cuzzies, friends and other rellies can all gather round the i phone to watch!!