Qantas announced at this morning’s full year results that passengers flying during the Boeing 737 and Airbus A330 inflight internet trials later this year would be able to watch a live stream of the summer’s cricket season under a partnership between the airline and Cricket Australia. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce says in the press release:
A flight from Sydney to Perth should be enough time to catch an entire match of 20/20… Live cricket is just one of the content partnerships we’re looking at.
That means fans will be able to watch Nine’s telecast (and I assume Ten’s BBL coverage as well) in the air.
I don’t think Optus technically has streaming rights. They’re sponsorship with Cricket Australia is how they provided their customers free access to CA’s streaming subscription service.
[quote]Rally Australia has announced a new free-to-air television broadcast deal which will see this year’s final round of the World Rally Championship move to the Nine Network.
Revealed at the launch of the November 17-20 Coffs Harbour event today, rally organisers have secured a new and improved package that takes over from its previous deal with Network Ten.
Although full details of the arrangement and the make-up of the broadcast team is yet to be confirmed, at least three stages will be shown live on Nine.
Nine saying that they won’t be paying more for a new Cricket rights deal. They think the increase from 45 million to 100 million on the current rights deal was enough and that CA can extract more money from the BBL rights to secure an increase in the overall money it gains.
I think the timing is right for Ten to strike on a whole package. If this is the only sports rights they acquire exclusively it would work well considering all their other rights are crappy simulcast deals and the dregs of sports.
Yep. Another big offer like they did in 2013 and they should win all the rights. They need it.
But Foxtel will know this and they will try and form a partnership.
I hope Cricket Australia should learn from Sky’s coverage of international cricket in England and ban Foxtel from participating in any future negotiations. (Anti-siphoning laws mean tests, ODIs and Twenty20s played in Australia and involving the Australian team, must be shown on free-to-air anyway)
Nine could be bluffing to see what ten put on the table. It’s a really smart move by nine, force ten to pay an over high price for the bbl, while they pick up the internationals (everything they already have) for nothing higher than last time.
Just going to enjoy sitting back to watch what happens.
But it could backfire for Nine, even if Ten pay over the odds to get the whole package, then Nine is left with nothing to compete against Seven’s Tennis.
Then it will be a conflict of interest. The Foxtel board member can (and should) be asked to leave any meeting regarding contract negotiations, and not to be involved in any contract talks.
Anyway, Nine spent so much money on NRL and netball rights, I doubt it can offer much more money to try to grab BBL from Ten.
Just saw a promo for Nine’s netball coverage during the NRL telecast. The five year coverage will start with the Fast5 world series, which will be held at Melbourne’s Hisense Arena on October 29 and 30. It will be shown live on 9Gem. Australia will host the Fast5 tournament from this year to 2018.
Sad news this morning with the passing of former Aussie Rules player, cricketer and Wide World of Sports co-host Max Walker at the age of 68 from melanoma. He was also a cricket commentator for Nine from 1986 to 1991 plus ABC, 2UE and 3AK and host of Sunday AFL Footy Show from 1993 to 1998.
“At Nine and across the game we have lost a genuine hero of Australian cricket with Max Walker’s sad passing,” said Hugh Marks, CEO of Nine.
“He was terrific bowler as his Test record shows, but an even better bloke. He will be missed by the whole Nine family.”
“Larger than life on and off the field, a huge character with that laconic, laid-back approach to sport and life. Just a big, cuddly colourful bloke whom everyone really liked - his opponents just as much as the rest of us,”
“Max enjoyed that unique sense of humour made only in Australia, which shone like a beacon in his post-retirement commentary roles on Nine, his hilarious books and his famous ‘have a good weekend Mr Walker’ television advertisements. Max leaves an indelible signature on Australian cricket and its culture. He will be profoundly missed’.”
"Everyone at Wide World of Sports is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, Max Walker,” said Tom Malone, Nine Director of Sport.
“Max was a pioneer of the industry, making the transition from elite sportsman to television host seamlessly. He was a true Aussie character, whose enthusiasm and love for life was infectious. He will be sorely missed. Max was and will always remain, a treasured member of the Wide World of Sports Family."
Max Walker – Career Highlights include:
• Cricket Commentator (1986 – 1991) alongside Richie Benaud, Tony Greig, Bill Lawry and Ian Chappell
• Hosted Wide World of Sports (1988 – 1992) with Ken Sutcliffe and Ian Chappell
• Hosted AFL Sunday Footy Show (1993 – 1998) with Lou Richards, E.J. Whitten and Mal Brown
• Sports presenter for Nine News Melbourne
• International cricket career included: 34 test matches / 138 wickets
• Made his debut 1972/73 series against Pakistan at the MCG
• Career best figures of 8/143 v England at the MCG in 1974/75
Nine’s Wide World of Sports will bring netball fans the first in a range of exhilarating games beginning with the new, action-packed FAST5 Netball World Series live from 1.30pm AEDT on October 29 and 30 on GEM.
The dynamic new five-a-side series at Melbourne’s Hisense Arena will see the top six international netball teams (Australia, Jamaica, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Malawi) play off in a fast-paced, exciting two-day tournament.
Starring in the 24-minute games will be players like Australian Diamonds Caitlin Thwaites and Paige Hadley, Silver Ferns super shooter Maria Tutaia, England legends Geva Mentor and Jo Harten, and the Malawi Queens’ Mwayi Kumwenda.
Nine’s Director of Sport, Tom Malone, said: “As the new home of netball we are super excited about our first broadcast, and what a cracking way to start with FAST5 Netball – the best players in the world competing in a high-octane format, live and free and in prime time.”
Hosted by TODAY news presenter Sylvia Jeffreys, the FAST5 Wide World of Sports commentary panel will include Australian netball legends Liz Ellis and Sharelle McMahon, and two current Diamonds champions, captain Laura Geitz and fireball and fan favourite Sharni Layton. Joining them will be expert commentators and former elite players Anne Sargeant, Jenny Woods and Sue Gaudion.
Nine’s Head of Netball, Keeley Devery, said: “We’re thrilled to have Australia’s best netballers and coaches join us to commentate on this groundbreaking concept. The weekend is going to be an awesome way to showcase the new era of broadcasting this elite spot.”
A Celebrity FAST5 Match will also be held over the weekend – featuring some of TV and radio’s biggest stars, including TODAY’s Karl Stefanovic and Tim Gilbert, The NRL Footy Show’s Erin Molan, The AFL Footy Show’s Billy Brownless, Nine News weather presenter Livinia Nixon, Wide World of Sports’ John Steffensen, as well as Triple M Sydney’s Gus Worland and surprise guests. They will be joined by some of Australia’s best netballers in what will undoubtedly be a highly competitive, highly amusing hybrid of the FAST5 game.
9Now will exclusively live stream all the FAST5 games on 9Now.com.au and the 9Now app. Nine’s wwos.com.au will provide up-to-the-minute scores, latest netball news and commentary.
RULES OF FAST5:
• Each game is played over 4 x 6-minute quarters
• Teams consist of 5 players on court – GS, GA, C, GD, GK
• There are three shooting areas with goals worth 1 point, 2 points or 3 points
• Teams can select one quarter as their “power-play” quarter with all goals worth double points
• Unlimited rolling substitutions may be made during play
Fox Sports has struck a deal with Channel Nine to show all 8 remaining Socceroos WCQ. Unlike the previous agreement with SBS when it was shown on 1hr delay, all WCQ on Nine will be shown live and free
