I bought a copy of AFL Record before tonight’s game at the MCG between Hawthorn and Collingwood. It is the round one edition and inside is a folded broadcast guide poster. It does list the Seven games during the Commonwealth Games to be on 7mate.
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Yes. I looked on the AFL website last weekend and it said 7 for Vic/SA. It changed, move on.
I looked a week ago.
It said 7 for Vic/SA.
I looked yesterday.
It said 7mate for Vic/SA.
So it changed. Who cares? Move on.
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Sunday Herald Sun reports Lord Sebastian Coe will join Bruce McAvaney for athletics commentary. What a great signing.
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Most on the Gold Coast don’t want it either. Tom Tate, who wasn’t mayor when it was announced, said privately on the day of the announcement that it’d be a huge cost for little return.
Businesses that don’t rely on passing trade dread it as their customers will cancel work during the games because of escaping the coast to avoid congestion.
Those who do rely on passing trade are concerned as besides from the concentrated tourist locations, they don’t foresee any improvement either.
Local media don’t see any benefit of it either, sales are nervous about bookings and have been for two years now. ABC local coverage on 91.7 Gold Coast (Coast FM) will be limited. The true irony is that the Comm Games roadshow will pack up and the following night, 9 will again be the leading station on the Gold Coast.
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How is it possible? Shouldn’t the local station be promoting the Games?
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If I lived up on the Gold Coast, I’d probably also be getting out of town during the Commonwealth Games.
TV ratings wise, I’ll bet that any ratings benefit Seven gets (on the Gold Coast…and probably also other Nine-loving markets like Brisbane and Sydney) will most likely be a short-lived sugar hit rather than anything particularly long lasting.
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Here in Brisbane, no one I’ve talked to is looking forward to it. I don’t know anyone who is going and quite a few people have said they’ll actively avoid the area because of the disruption. I have no idea who all these people are that the Queensland Government said are getting ready for the games.
The fact that my local train line (Beenleigh line) will have NO trains for the duration of the games is a fucking outrage.
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Also: Ian Thorpe, Leisel Jones (Swimming)
Who will call The Gymnastics and the volleyball events?
The Horse racing will be on 7TWO on 7 & 14 April. I think that Jason Richardson will fill Bruce Mcavaney’s position for the horse races.
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I live in Brissie, I’m going, my family is going and I can name at least 4 other people/families going. … and we’re all looking forward to it very much!!
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Extended coverage for Queensland
Sunday 1 April
12:00 PM - 05:30 PM Countdown To The Gold Coast
Live coverage of the Queen’s Baton Relay from Logan to the Gold Coast as it makes its way towards the Opening Ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Hosted by Sharyn Ghidella and Pat Welsh.
Monday 2 April
02:30 PM - 05:00 PM Countdown To The Gold Coast
Live coverage of the Queen’s Baton Relay on the Gold Coast as it makes its way towards the Opening Ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Hosted by Sharyn Ghidella and Pat Welsh.
(Gold Coast ends 30 minuets later than other markets.)
Tuesday 3 April
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Countdown To The Gold Coast
Live coverage of the Queen’s Baton Relay on the Gold Coast as it makes its way towards the Opening Ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Hosted by Sharyn Ghidella and Pat Welsh.
(Gold Coast ends 30 minuets later than other markets.)
Wednesday 4 April
09:00 AM Countdown To The Gold Coast
Live coverage of the Queen’s Baton Relay on the Gold Coast as it makes its way towards the Opening Ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Hosted by Sharyn Ghidella and Pat Welsh. PG
02:00 PM Gold Coast 2018 Preview Show Rpt
A look ahead at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Featuring a mix of local and international athletes, the history of the Games and the flavour of the Gold Coast.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM Gold Coast 2018 Preview Show
A look ahead at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Featuring a mix of local and international athletes, the history of the Games and the flavour of the Gold Coast.
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GC2018 Commonwealth Games coverage
Superstars of world sport will descend on the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) in April including Mack Horton, Cate and Bronte Campbell, Sally Pearson, Elaine Thompson, Kyle Chalmers, Mark Cavendish and more as over 6,600 athletes and officials from 71 Commonwealth nations and territories share in a celebration of sport and entertainment.
Australia will field a formidable Commonwealth Games team across every sport, headlined by a 70-strong swimming team, 109 athletics representatives, a Diamonds netball outfit featuring five Commonwealth Games gold medallists, and team medal hopefuls in men’s and women’s basketball, hockey, beach volleyball, and more.
The biggest sporting spectacular ever on the Gold Coast, GC2018 will feature the largest integrated sports program in Commonwealth Games history, comprising 18 sports and seven para-sports.
Coming to the screens of Seven live and free from 4 to the 15th of April, Australians can watch the GC2018 on Channel 7, 7TWO and 7mate - as well as online and on the go with the 7CommGames app - free to download in the Android and Apple app stores.
Seven will deliver over 320 hours of broadcast television coverage across the 11 days of competition.
Daily coverage begins at 0800 AEST and earlier on some days, until after midnight AEST each day. Channel 7 and 7TWO will showcase the best of the Commonwealth Games with 7mate also covering the action as Channel 7 goes to 7News.
Seven will also deliver every memorable moment live on the 7CommGames app and online at seven.com.au/CommGames.
HOSTS AND COMMENTATORS
All of this coverage is backed by an elite commentary team for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Seven’s team of experts and commentators will be calling the action and bringing to life a vibrant sporting and cultural event that will be truly unique to the Gold Coast.
Hamish McLachlan, Johanna Griggs, Mel McLaughlin, Jim Wilson and Todd Woodbridge will anchor the coverage.
Bruce McAvaney will lead the calling for Channel 7 at the athletics and other events, while Basil Zempilas will call the swimming and two-time Commonwealth Games silver medallist Dave Culbert will also call from the athletics.
Ian Thorpe, Lord Sebastian Coe, Steve Hooker, Giaan Rooney, Scott McGrory, Kate Bates, Aaron Royle and Tamsyn Lewis headline a crack team of expert commentators who between them share 19 Commonwealth Games gold medals and 10 Olympic gold medals.
In the mixed zones Nathan Templeton will be poolside, Pat Welsh at the athletics track, and Sam Lane at the cycling capturing all the emotions from our athletes fresh from competition.
Rachael Finch, Tom Williams, Matthew Mitcham, Annabelle Williams, Emma Davenport, Bill McDonald and Curtis McGrath will bring viewers the colour and characters throughout the two weeks on the Gold Coast.
In addition, there will be commentary from a string of the biggest names in Australian sport via the host broadcaster including Andrew Gaze, Melinda Gainsford-Taylor, Jane Flemming, Kerri Pottharst, Robbie McEwan, Matt Keenan, Nikki Hudson, Russell Mark and Nicole Livingstone.
For a fun look at Gold Coast 2018, Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher return to The Front Bar. Joined by a host of former champions from years past, the team take a nostalgic and humorous look at the Commonwealth Games.
SEVEN COMMENTARY TEAM
HOSTS
HAMISH MCLACHLAN
Hamish has extensive hosting, broadcasting and athlete management experience in sports including AFL, Olympic Games, tennis and racing. Hamish hosted Seven’s Rio Today each night through the Rio 2016 Olympics and will host every night’s action from Gold Coast 2018.
MEL MCLAUGHLIN
Mel has covered many major sporting events on the world stage including the Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, FIFA World Cup and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Mel will be hosting Seven’s nightly coverage from the Gold Coast 2018, as well as reading sports updates.
JOHANNA GRIGGS
Johanna’s passion for sport is only natural. The former world-ranked backstroker was just 16 when selected for the Auckland 1990 Commonwealth Games, where she won bronze in the 100m backstroke. Johanna has hosted a number of sporting events including several Olympic Games, as well as the top-rating Better Homes and Gardens and House Rules.
JIM WILSON
Jim Wilson is the sports editor for Seven News in Sydney and anchors the afternoon and weekend 6pm bulletins. As a journalist, Jim has covered some of the most significant sporting events of recent times including Olympic Games, the British Open golf, South African and West Indian cricket tours, World Cup soccer, NRL State of Origin, AFL Grand Finals and most recently hosted the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. Jim has been part of the Seven Sports team since 1992 in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. In addition to hosting duties at Gold Coast 2018, Jim will also deliver sports updates.
TODD WOODBRIDGE
Todd has earned a reputation as a forthright and insightful commentator, both as the host of Seven’s Wimbledon coverage and an integral member of Seven’s summer of tennis. As a player he was best known as one half of The Woodies, alongside Mark Woodforde. Together they won every Grand Slam title as well as the Olympic Games gold medal in Atlanta in 1996. All up, they won 61 career doubles titles, making them one of the most successful doubles team in men’s tennis history.
‘THE STAR’ HOSTS
The Star will be the hub of all the action, with themed nights on the lawn, giant screens, live concerts, award-winning dining and the chance to meet your heroes with athlete appearances.
EDWINA BARTHOLOMEW
Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew’s work with Seven Sport coverage dates back to Beijing 2008 where she worked as a producer. Edwina also presented for Sunrise at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and hosted Seven’s PyeongChang 2018 coverage. Throughout the Commonwealth Games, Edwina will be hosting from The Star where she will be talking with the athletes and capturing all the GoldCoast 2018 atmosphere.
JASON RICHARDSON
Jason is a Stawell Gift winner who has carved out an impressive broadcasting career with Seven. He has hosted and commentated on various events including the Australian Open, Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Melbourne Cup Carnival, PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. ‘Richo’ will be hosting from The Star at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
TOM WILLIAMS
In addition to his regular hosting role on The Daily Edition, Tom has presented on many Seven Sport productions including the Beijing 2008 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games, PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games and the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Tom will be hosting and catching up with the athletes at The Star for Gold Coast 2018.
COMMENTATORS
BRUCE MCAVANEY
Bruce’s depth and breadth of knowledge of Australian sport and the Commonwealth Games is second to none. At GC2018, Bruce will call all the athletics from Carrara Stadium as well as the ceremonies and the marathons.
IAN THORPE
Ten-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist and five-time Olympic gold medallist, Ian Thorpe is Australia’s greatest Olympian, having won the most gold medals of any Aussie athlete. At age 15, he became the youngest male world champion when he won gold in the 400-metre freestyle at the World Championships – an event he went on to win 10 more gold medals at, the third highest of any swimmer. At GC2018 he will provide expert comments at the swimming from the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.
LORD SEBASTIAN COE
Inaugural IAAF Hall of Fame member Lord Sebastian Coe was a four-time Olympic medal winner as a middle distance runner, including the 1500m gold medal at the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games. He will deliver expert commentary at the athletics from Carrara Stadium.
STEVE HOOKER
Two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Olympic gold medallist Steve Hooker has a long list of pole vault achievements including setting an Olympic record in Beijing 2008. He’ll provide expert commentary at the athletics alongside Bruce McAvaney at GC2018.
GIAAN ROONEY
A two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Athens 2004 Olympic Gold medallist, Giaan was also the captain of the Australian swim team. She will again join caller Basil Zempilas at the pool to provide expert commentary on the swimming at GC2018.
TAMSYN LEWIS
Tamsyn is a three-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and a winner of 17 Australian Championships at 400m, 800m and 400m hurdles. Tamsyn will join Bruce McAvaney for expert commentary at the athletics.
SCOTT MCGRORY
Scott was an outstanding Australian cyclist winning gold in the Madison at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. He will provide expert commentary at the GC 2018 cycling.
KATE BATES
Kate is a highly decorated international cyclist, Olympian, world champion and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist. Since her retirement in 2011 she has forged a strong broadcasting career and will use her passion and knowledge to commentate on the GC 2018 cycling.
BASIL ZEMPILAS
Basil has been a commentator with Seven’s Olympic Games coverage since 2000. More recently he has been Seven’s lead caller for the swimming at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, World Championships and Australian Swimming Championships. Once again he will be calling all the action from the pool at GC2018.
DAVE CULBERT
Dave is a long jump finalist at the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games and two-time silver medallist at the Commonwealth Games. Dave has established himself as a well-renowned and rousing Olympics Games broadcaster and will call plenty of the action including the snowboarding.
SAM LANE
Sam is an award-winning journalist specialising in cycling, AFL and the Olympic Games. Her reporting on the 2012 and 2013 Tours de France, including Cadel Evans historic Tour win remain career highlights. Sam will be interviewing all the stars of cycling trackside at GC 2018
AARON ROYLE
Commonwealth Games medallist and Olympian Aaron Royle will join the team on the Gold Coast as an expert commentator for each of the four triathlon events alongside Dave Culbert.
PAT WELSH
Pat has a history with Channel 7 covering major sporting events including Olympic Games, World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games stretching more than 40 years. He will be trackside at the athletics interviewing all the big stars.
NATHAN TEMPLETON
With over 10 years’ sports broadcast and print reporting from events such as the Australian Open tennis, Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the World Swimming Championships in Russia, Nathan will be the poolside interviewer at GC 2018.
7TWO HOSTS
MICHAEL FELGATE
Michael Felgate first started at 7 News as a sport reporter and presenter in 2004. He has covered all sports in the news room including AFL, tennis, racing and the Olympics. Michael returns to hosting duties on 7TWO at GC 2018 after successfully fulfilling that role for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
MARK GIBSON
Mark is a seasoned and versatile TV news reporter, presenter and MC for Seven Perth who has worked across 7News, Today Tonight and sports telecasts and has covered everything from the Sydney Olympics, the Bali Bombings and international pop stars. Mark will host the 7TWO coverage at GC 2018.
MICHAEL ZAPPONE
Michael has been a host, commentator and boundary rider for football coverage in Australia, as well as radio work that dates back over 20 years. He hosted 7TWO’s coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and will return for that role at GC 2018.
REPORTERS
RACHAEL FINCH
A vibrant personality and a former Miss Universe Australia, Rachael is a regular TV presenter for Seven across tennis, horse racing and special events and was most recently reporting from PyeongChang 2018.
EMMA DAVENPORT
Emma has become a regular presenter on Seven’s sports coverage reporting on all the colour, characters and special guests from around events including the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Australian Open, PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games and the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
TOM WILLIAMS
In addition to his hosting duties above at The Star, Tom will also be out and about reporting on all the fun from Gold Coast 2018.
MATTHEW MITCHAM
In addition to his expert commentary at the diving, Olympic and Commonwealth Games diving gold medallist Matthew Mitcham joins Seven’s GC2018 coverage reporting on various events, entertainment and culture from around the Games.
ANNABELLE WILLIAMS
Paralympic gold medallist and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Annabelle Williams will be reporting on action from around the Gold Coast throughout the Games, as well as providing expert commentary on several sports.
CURTIS MCGRATH
Australian paracanoeist and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games gold medallist Curtis McGrath will also be capturing all the fun and colour from around the Gold Coast
BILL McDONALD
Bill will be interviewing athletes in the mixed zones fresh from their competition.
AMANDA ABATE - SPORTS UPDATE READER
7 News reporter Amanda Abate will be reading sports updates throughout the Commonwealth Games coverage.
7CommGames app
The 7CommGames app and website offer more Commonwealth Games coverage than ever before. Viewers can take their pick of the action from exclusive live event channels, long-form highlights, exclusive interviews and features. And it’s all available on the go, at work, or cast to the big screen in the lounge room.
From the track to the pool, the velodrome to the beach, the FREE 7CommGames app gives you 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
Whether you’re watching on free-to-air TV, the 7CommGames app, 7commgames.com.au, or via the @7CommGames social accounts, Seven will deliver the most comprehensive, compelling and engaging coverage of the Commonwealth Games ever seen.
*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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PREDICTED HIGHLIGHTS (AEST)
| Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 4th April | 2000-2230 | Opening Ceremony |
| Thursday 5th April | 0930-1510 | Women’s and Men’s Triathlon |
| Thursday 5th April | 1900-2135 | Track Cycling - Men’s and Women’s Team Pursuit |
| Thursday 5th April | 1930-2220 | Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay; Men’s 400m Freestyle (Mack Horton) |
| Thursday 5th April | 2030-2200 | Netball - AUS vs Northern Ireland |
| Friday 6th April | 0900-1345 | Women’s Artistic Gymnastics - Team Final & Individual Qualification |
| 1600-2100 | ||
| Friday 6th April | 1500-1600 | Women’s Beach Volleyball - AUS vs Cyprus |
| Friday 6th April | 1730-1930 | Men’s Basketball - AUS vs Canada |
| Saturday 7th April | 0900-1155 | Men’s Artistic Gymnastics – Individual All Around |
| 1630-1930 | Women’s Artistic Gymnastics – Individual All Around | |
| Saturday 7th April | 1930-2220 | Women’s 50m Freestyle (Campbells) |
| Saturday 7th April | 2100-2300 | Men’s Basketball – AUS vs NZ |
| Sunday 8th April | 1400-1800 | Preliminaries and Finals- including 100m semi finals and Men’s 5000m final |
| Sunday 8th April | 1930-2230 | Men’s 100m Freestyle Final (Kyle Chalmers, Cam McEvoy, Jack Cartwright) |
| Sunday 8th April | 2030-2200 | Netball- AUS vs South Africa |
| Monday 9th April | 1900-2230 | Athletics- Men’s and Women’s 100m Finals |
| Monday 9th April | 1930-2230 | Women’s 100m Freestyle Final (Campbells) |
| Monday 9th April | 2100-2300 | Men’s Basketball- AUS vs Nigeria |
| Tuesday 10th April | 1000-1320 | Men’s Road Cycling Time Trial |
| 1445-1615 | Women’s Road Cycling Time Trial | |
| Tuesday 10th April | 1900-2230 | Athletics- Men’s T54 1500m (Kurt Fearnley) |
| Tuesday 10th April | 1930-2230 | Swimming- Men’s 1500m Freestyle (Mack Horton, Jack McLoughlin) |
| Wednesday 11th April | 1630-1800 | Men’s Hockey- AUS vs New Zealand |
| Wednesday 11th April | 1700-2030 | Rhythmic Gymnastics- Team Final |
| Wednesday 11th April | 1900-2220 | Athletics- Women’s T35 100m (Isis Holt) |
| Thursday 12th April | 1000-1345 | Women’s 100m Hurdles Preliminaries (Sally Pearson) |
| Thursday 12th April | 1530-1800 | Men’s Beach Volleyball Final |
| Thursday 12th April | 1930-2200 | Women’s Beach Volleyball Final |
| Friday 13th April | 1000-1300 | Men’s 10m Synchro final |
| Friday 13th April | 1730-1800 | Women’s Rugby Sevens- AUS vs Wales |
| Friday 13th April | 1900-2215 | Women’s 100m Hurdles Final (Sally Pearson) |
| Friday 13th April | 2015-2045 | Women’s Rugby Sevens- AUS vs England |
| Saturday 14th April | 1245-1430 | Women’s Hockey Final |
| Saturday 14th April | 2030-2305 | Women’s Basketball Final |
| Saturday 14th April | 2115-2320 | Men’s Hockey Final |
| Sunday 15th April | 0610-1210 | Men’s, Women’s and T54 Marathon (Kurt Fearnley, Michael Shelley) |
| Sunday 15th April | 1130-1405 | Men’s Basketball Final |
| Sunday 15th April | 1100-1605 | Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens Semi Finals and Finals |
| Sunday 15th April | 1300-1505 | Netball Final |
| Sunday 15th April | 2030-2230 | Closing Ceremony |
*These are predicted highlights only- subject to athlete qualification and progression to finals. Check start lists
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Knowing how Seven loves to show repeats on their main channels would it be a good idea to put 7Flix into good use as well? Use Flix for highlights and repeats or actual events when the main channel (or TWO and MATE) are showing repeats.
Better yet would be to launch a simulcast of 7Mate HD along with 7HD during the commonwealth games on Channel 70 or 71, even though the chances of a pig flying would be higher than that.
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Even getting HD feeds of Seven’s main channel up in Regional Queensland (which is still watching 7mate in MPEG2 HD on LCN-73) would be good.
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Where is the schedule for day 9 (April 13)?
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Thanks - added.
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That’s pretty vague about what will be available on the free app. I thought it would be the same as the website, which I expected to have a stream for each event. Isn’t that what they had for the Winter Olympics? If there was curling on, they had a stream for it, etc. But this makes it look like all those streams only come with the premium version.
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