eric
Years ago
I have a feeling that all of the NBL's matches will be
broadcasted at 11:30pm, not live.If One cannot show the Aus-NZL series at a reasonable time, how can we expect them to screen 75 NBL games on time.
James Packer & Lachlan (Rupert) Murdoch need to go.
Isaac
Years ago
NBL have a "major" announcement on Wednesday. Had assumed it might be Bogut, but that may not be ready in time. Could be something relating to the TV broadcast?
Yes, Tornado, and hopefully they do again this year I share eric's concern as since last year they have undergone a rebranding to a mens channel rather than sport specific. I cannot fathom why repeats of shows like COPS etc gained priority of Australian olympic qualityfing sport, and against rivals NZ no less. If its not going to be live, will be time to bombard one hd via every medium possible.
On a side note there was an incredible effor given by people tearing ones twiietr and FB part about bommers games not being live.
Yeah Wed is the day of the NBL season launch at Docklands so despite probably nobody knowing thas even on (surprise surprise a basketball event is on and no one knows) atleast they should after they make a major announcement.
also, title should be changed as this is speculation NOT FACT
Rob
Years ago
There is one big difference this year. NBl has always got good coverage for weds games but there are very few of these in the 2011/12 roster.
Vart
Years ago
One (they're not HD anymore) have changed from being a sports only channel, but they recently confirmed that they will show three live games per week - Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
rob, werent there very few last year too? and I know for sure there were NONE on tv, tv games were fridays and sundays
Vart - do you have a link? i dont doubt you I just dont recall that
Avv
Years ago
Yeah everyone keeps mentioning these 3 games per week and all but I'm yet to see a link or any actual evidence.
Ain't no G
Years ago
If you look at what was on when the fiba games were actually being played there's just cause for concern. There was an American junk yard reality show and a vin diesel movie during the actual game. Wtf?
It may be hard for basketball fans to understand but the reality is basketball doesn't rate.
You ask why they showed repeats of COPS and other shows instead of the Boomers v NZ. Simply because those other shows get a certain audience and no network has faith basketball will attract a big enough fan base.
The only people who watch basketball on TV are basketball junkies, and in fact a lot of them don't watch any NBL or WNBL on TV either.
If the NBL can't even get basketballers to watch their games why would a network have faith that the general public or AFL/NRL fans would be willing to sit through a game they either don't respect, don't understand or don't enjoy?
I think we'll find those people that are spruiking the Fri Sat Sun games on tele are privy to a little inside info that hasn't been released to the public yet.
To the anon the post before last - you clearly didnt see the very good ratings for the NBL on ONE last year.
Actually the NBL's ratings on One started off alright but then dropped away considerably.
Supposedly Ten/One did everything they could to get out of their contract with the league this offseason but couldn't find a way out other than buying their way out of it so decided to stick with it.
This season's coverage hasnt been finalised yet, still back and forth, but the contract mandates a certain number of live games.
Ratings were higher then expected but still poor In comparison to AFL/NRL or other shows.
Vart
Years ago
If ratings were 'higher than expected' then that has to be a good thing...
Isaac
Years ago
Never going to compare to AFL/NRL. Just need to compare to Pitch Black, COPS, etc. Sad if we can't.
BJF
Years ago
The other factor is the league needs to attract sponsors that will buy ad space during the games as iiNet did and continue to do so.
V8's are huge in TV because all the ancillary sponsors of the cars buy bulk ad space for the telecast.
Netball is on TV because ANZ and San Remo pumped big dollars into ad space. On the back of that other sponsors have come to the sport and growth occurs
Same with Cricket and AFL.
TV has to be a win win. It is chicken and the egg at present. Unfortunately the NBL is yet to land and Tier 1 sponsor.
The other issue for hoops on TV is that is has a broad appeal. Sponsors cant laser point a campaign at the audience.
Using V8's again as an example; if you are watching them then mostly likely you are into cars. Cue all the car products and related industries to advertise.
Netball attracts the females.
Basketball doesn't have a specific audience, nor does AFL but they have the eyeballs that make it worthwhile to invest.
It will turn around , how long that takes though is the multi million dollar question.
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