It’s so ugly
How often were Pat & Sharyn actually shown? Every time I checked in with the coverage, I only saw the pictures of the relay and I wanted to see what the set looked like that they were using…
Wasn’t any set shown - they were sitting at the news desk.
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Why is it $20 to watch in HD on the app 
Pat and Sharyn continuing to co-anchor over the weekend.
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It’s my understanding that Pat and Sharyn will be hosting all ‘Countdown To The Commonwealth Games’ Queens Baton Relay coverage in Queensland until Wednesday, the start of the games. This is according to the online guides.
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Presumably there’ll now be no (or bare minimum) coverage of the Commonwealth Games in Nine’s news bulletins now that they’ve lost their media accreditation? Although I’m sure Seven are delighted because presumably, more viewers may turn to their undoubtedly GC2018-heavy bulletins during the Games.
Aside from that…even taking into consideration the fact they’re starting just after Easter, surely I’m not the only one who feels like there may not be quite the momentum for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games that there probably should be just two days out from the Opening Ceremony? Of course I wasn’t expecting anything near Sydney 2000-levels of excitement, but I thought even the lead-up to Melbourne 2006 had a bit more buzz than the lead-up to GC2018.
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#SandpaperGate has probably starved the event of most of its oxygen in the news cycle.
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The Cricket Australia scandal has overshadowed the buildup to the Commonwealth Games this year
What was Seven’s coverage like in 2002 and the guide for Nine in 2006
Channel Nine has had its media accreditation for the Commonwealth Games suspended after they played footage of Saturday night’s opening ceremony dress rehearsal on Sunday’s 6pm news.
Ouch.
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Baton Relay coverage now going out nationally today after being Brisbane/Queensland only the last few days. Prime using their own watermark:
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Someone needs to dip in in some kerosine then light it up.
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Interesting adaption of the news graphics. They essentially have stretched the blue lower third, to a full bar width in light blue when it’s one “Title” and then usual super with just the blue in light blue for full super use. Seems a bit odd considering the background is light blue also 
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Just in from Seven - not sure if it is new info.
7CommGames app to bring more action than ever to fans
From the track to the pool, the velodrome to the beach, the FREE 7CommGames app gives fans exclusive access to*:
• Seven’s broadcast coverage from the Gold Coast on Channel 7, 7TWO and 7mate
• Watch every medal event live and in full.
• Dedicated coverage of Aussie team events including Basketball, Netball and Hockey
• Selected VOD content, including highlights and interviews
• Event HQ for interactive results, medal tables and event schedules
• Available across Android, iOS, Chromecast, Web, Samsung TV, Fetch TV, Telstra TV, Apple TV and Android TV (compatible with Foxtel Now and Sony Bravia).Go Premium for a one-off fee of $19.99, and ACCESS ALL AREAS ALL EVENTS, ALL THE ACTION, ALL IN HD
Premium includes:
• Seven’s broadcast coverage in stunning HD
• More sport and more choice with up to 20 live event channels across the day
• Full replays of the biggest and best events on each day of the Commonwealth Games
• Exclusive short-form interviews and features
• Less commercial content, meaning you get to the action faster
• Access Premium content across eight connected devices so the whole family can enjoy the action*data charges apply except for eligible Optus mobile customers. Content such as adverts, authentication & app analytics are excluded from Optus’ free streaming and will incur data charges.
7CommGames is available FREE from the Android and Apple app stores now.
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Countdown coverage coming from the GC news bureau today.
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