Anonymous
Years ago
Well of course that was going to be the case at this stage.
The NBL needs ALL games telecast.
Perhaps 1 or 2 on Free to air each week and every other game needs to be telecast on FOX Sports.
This is the best outcome Larry Kestleman can hope to achieve, at this stage.
GWB
Years ago
They won't get all games on TV. Simply not happening. They need to be happy if they get 2-3 games on FTA a week on a channel that is not ten, and that NBL.TV lifts it game.
Is it even good for all games to be on FTA?
Wouldn't that just stop more people from coming to games? There aren't that many basketball fans out there.
RMQ
Years ago
Who uses foxtel anymore though?
Paid online streaming is the way to go.
I'll be damned if I have to subscribe to foxtel just for the NBL.
a lot of sport lovers have foxtel because of the AFL, A league,NBA, cricket etc & the NBL being on FOX would only make fox more appealing..
There are a lot of basketball fans here, just not NBL fans...
Even the AFL doesn't have all games on Free to air so 2 games on free to air would be acceptable with some on Pay TV as well. Having games on TV won't affect crowds I would think there is nothing better than live sport
"Is it even good for all games to be on FTA?
Wouldn't that just stop more people from coming to games? There aren't that many basketball fans out there."
Completely wrong.
Television creates more interest in the game and in turn, more people attend games.
People also tend to forget that television also brings in crucial sponsorship dollars.
All successful sporting codes have a great television broadcast deal.
Phil
Years ago
So all games telecast on fta would be impossible and not worth it. To have all of your states teams telecast (I think this is what he is refering to here) would be awesome. And I dont think impossible , but highly highly unlikely.
kr
Years ago
Is there a sport anywhere that has all games on free to air? 2-3 games on fta and the rest on fox sports would be the perfect mix.
Online streaming (apple box - $5 per week) would make fox a more affordable option now rather than $50 plus per month for foxtel box at home.
Baller#3
Years ago
Yeah I would go:
2 games on FTA broadcasting LIVE.
Remainder on Fox LIVE.
If the NBL was playing 2 games per team per week (As it should) Then i would schedule it 2 games thursday, friday, saturday, sunday
Take advantage of the time zone differences between WA, NZ and the rest. Double headers can easily work. I would look for a FTA Thurs and Sun to start with, then double headers on fox FRI and SAT.
He's already said it's looking like 2-3 games on FTA and the rest on Foxtel so doesn't look like there will be a need for nbl.tv next season.
Jono
Years ago
Yep nbl.tv needs to lift! Forget Foxsmell. There is absolutely no way id renew my nbl.tv subscription in its current form. But an improved version be good. Try get a few fta games through the year.
Dazz
Years ago
Is it even good for all games to be on FTA?
Wouldn't that just stop more people from coming to games? There aren't that many basketball fans out there.
Completely wrong.
Television creates more interest in the game and in turn, more people attend games.
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