Diamond_Jim

50,000 visitors is not that great . Given a State govt buy of say $20M it works out at $400 per visitor. Concept is good but the execution could be better

excellent news...

Here's a good article on the financial impact of this weekend https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-clubs-set-for-bumper-salary-cap-boost-from-gather-round-20230412-p5czzz.html All 18 AFL clubs have been given an extra half-million dollars in their salary caps as a result of the huge influx of money stemming from the extra game in Gather Round. Senior AFL sources confirmed that the 18 clubs would receive $750,000 each for Gather Round in South Australia and that, of that amount, $500,000 would go to the players at every club - potentially easing some of the fiscal and salary-cap pressure on players and clubs.

yes... it matters big time as this is what the SA Govt has spent millions to achieve... tourists aka supporters of non Adelaide clubs

excellent stat table and is probably the best measure of accuracy. I wonder what it would show for 2022

Here's an excellent youtube video explaining why we don't see many live sports broadcasts in 4k. The presenter suggests that that the answer in the medium term is supplier enhanced 1080P HDR. Also there is the issue of frame rates. As I understand kayo runs at 50fps whereas 60fps is the desired standard Many of the comments make excellent reading as well. It appears that EPL is done in 4k but I suspect that they are using far fewer cameras. Formula 1 coverage is interesting as well

could see a few changes Lever... rested Petty back Someone for Hibberd Melksham forward if wet or as sub with Jordon in the starting line up Cannot see a role for all 3 of JVR, TMac and BBB. One has to miss A pity Laurie has not been trialed down back as well as up forward. A swinging flanker could be a very useful back up. Same for Jordon... could he replace Hibberd occasionally?

so... not at windy hill

Swans did that to us on a couple of occasions resulting in goals. It worked because our zone defence ignored the player on the boundary because in that position he was unlikely to score. The player ran laterally quickly to receive. Obvious set play. If you put Kozzie on the boundary he would be marked so I doubt it would work

Kennett explained their funding model a few years back. It was split between Federal Govt, State Government, Wealthy supporters and club funds. No real borrowings but I expect that the poker machine licences could be used as collateral if necessary. They might have a problem with the explosion in building costs though

there will be a minimum of one hour between the two games. Can't really see many people wanting a seven hour stint at the football especially if it's wet

the game is active for 100 minutes. Take out close in play (players not involved in the play will be stationary) and shots on goal you are down to say 80 minutes. Most players are on the field for 80% of game time = 64 minutes on average Not sure that the above helps answer your question PS most running is done between the 50m arcs

The irony is that foxtel pays 60-70% of the broadcasting fee but gets such a lousy deal from ch7. You have to wonder if the anti siphoning rules are really working these days

OD... i'm afraid to tell you that when our game is on fta you get the ch 7 commentary feed on kayo so around 17 out of 23 and every final is ch 7

Starlink could be a game changer for many The other issue is camera equipment and the reluctance of networks to upgrade their equipment 8k has now been around for 5 years. Other than a few nature docos nothing has been shot in 8k

would you accept 5, 10 or 15 minute delay in return for say 8k quality... it's all about trade offs Personally I'd be ok with the delay

to stream live sports in 4k you only need a speed of around 15mbs which most people have. The issue with live sports is because it's live you don't get the benefit of buffering that you get on non live tv. Most times the speed variation is simply something within your house or neighbourhood causing a momentary lull. On non live TV you never notice it because they have buffered 2-5 minutes onto your stream. I have FFTP NBN and an Orbi Mesh....... never a problem

Bombers kicked 11:22 against GWS they will try to play a magpies style game against us Could be closer than many think

Nothing wrong with the concept but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. Stretching it over two weeks with a bye for the non participating clubs would deliver a lot more revenue Event construction be it the GP or a flower show is here to stay.

but why stop at 5. Surely 22 is better

clubs get a guaranteed amount.....around 800k per club... I suspect the gate receipts go to the underwriter and the stadium

starting to sound like the Weid debate.... he only needs that breakthrough game.... why... Assuming BBB is fit next week do you drop Petty as the worst performing tall forward

Memo to AFL If you're going to do goal line reviews get a camera and a replay that inserts the goal line that shot on the final score was atrocious

he had not featured at all in the third quarter until he got the handball to kick that goal

love it when those dam walls break