SANFL Coverage in limbo

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/sanfl-coverage-on-abc-in-limbo/story-e6frea83-1226272154373

Looks like Southern Cross will be doing the footy in Tasmania this season.

Apparently AFL Tas told the ABC to get stuffed in response to the ABC wanting more money to broadcast matches.

http://www.theadvocate.com.au/news/local/sport/football-australian-rules/state-league-switched-off-our-screens/2457310.aspx

according to the 5AN news today during the afternoon that negotiations are all but done for the SANFL to pay more to the ABCTV for coverage over the next couple of years, there was a clip from Darren Chandler saying that he understood the ABC's position & the ABC understood how the South Australian public is very much interested in South Australian football & the SANFL competition, he further stated that yes they're going to be putting more money in but until it is finalized he wont release how much but will when the final contract

Clearly someone doesn't like this post? My reputation has gone down a fair few points. Don't shoot the messenger! I don't run the ABC!

Noticed that myself HTWWW , even for posting a link. Gee , no idea where those posters would be from.

I'd give you 1 back Howie but I've completely forgotten how to

Actually, it's clicking a green thumb isn't it? I'm not seeing them anymore?

sapaul wrote:I'd give you 1 back Howie but I've completely forgotten how to

Actually, it's clicking a green thumb isn't it? I'm not seeing them anymore?

A member here was abusing the reputation system so i removed it for now.

Maybe they just didn't like your journalistic style HTWW!

I really didn't care, I just found it very amusing!

Still think we should sell the sanfl rights to fox footy

Can't see that happening considering the SANFL PAY the ABC to broadcast.

Sounds like there may be a possitive outcome and footy will be seen on the ABC this year, but I fear that the coverage may be only short term.

The nature of this beast is that no long term deals would be forthcoming.
almost a year to year proposition.
The sanfl wouldn't commit to extended funding unless there are some guarantees.
Either party is unlikely to commit to that, so I guess we live year to year in the interim.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/sanfl-secures-its-television-deal/comments-e6freckc-1226277846915

TV go ahead

There will be no coverage of the ANZAC Day game.

The SANFL should talk to 7,9 and 10 to see if they would be willing to help out the SANFL. After hearing the SANFL was willing to put out more money to have their games shown and no ANZAC day clash is a joke. But time will tell how much longer the SANFL will be on the air for.