There was a random performance at Half Time that wasn’t shown. They randomly cut to it and then cut away. I’m guessing that may have been them.
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Choirboys fans will be disappointed after it had been promoted on their FB page.
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Yep. Another NRL fail. lol.
A shame that shows like 100% Footy (or even The Sunday Footy Show) are finished for the year. No shows to talk about the three Grand Finals yesterday (NRL, Women’s and State Final). And to talk about the upcoming International competitions.
Nine had The AFL Footy Show yesterday to discuss the previous days Final.
Nine - the home of NRL, with no premise. While Nine has Footy Classified twice a week, and the Sunday Footy Show, and has no exclusive rights to the AFL. While Nine has 100% Footy, which has ZERO promotion in Sydney and Brisbane.
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Yeah, if Nine could get the AFL at the expense of the NRL, I think they would do that in a heartbeat.
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But likely wouldn’t have bothered if the NRL one wasn’t on (as it was; game day coverage didn’t start until 1pm). On the flipside, they may have extended Sports Sunday instead.
The flipside also exists though; 100% Footy would only be a podcast if not for the space in the northern sched left behind by the delay of Footy Classified and Nine know it. The level of fanaticism in Sydney to support that is just not to the level of Brisbane, let alone Melbourne.
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I think you’re right. There is a gap in Nine’s schedule, because of Footy Classified in the southern cities, hence why 100% Footy is there. The tv ratings for the show isn’t that hot flash either, compared to Footy Classified.
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This says a lot about the difference between the two potential audiences - NRL fans don’t seem to be that interested in a great amount of “Serious” footy talk and it bares out in what Nine (and Fox for that matter) offer.
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James Bracey has to be the best sports presenter in the country. He doesn’t have any kind of back story or history that links him to anything other than being a journo and a sports broadcaster. His skill at driving a telecast and not making it about himself if next to none.
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I think the Olympics are on Channel 9 on 29 July 2024.
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Are you sure? 
Certainly agree, a pity Nine’s team of commentators are at best, just average. In my opinion Fox Sports a far better option.
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It will be Kiwis v Kangaroos, live from FMG Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand.
PNG Kumuls will host Fiji Bati live from Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.
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Looks like todays Pacific Bowl Final between PNG and Fiji (from Port Moresby) was fully hosted remotely ie. no one from Nine at the ground.
Don’t think I’ve seen that before, they usually have someone at the ground, like JT and Emma or Danika.
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I could be wrong but wasn’t the other game that was played in PNG done like this?
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Probably, I didn’t see that game though.
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Yep, they didn’t send anyone for the PNG hosted games (including the PMs).
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For the first time, the NRL has announced the fixtures for men’s and women’s seasons on the same day.
Nine’s first match broadcast will be the Roosters-Broncos clash, which is game two of the Las Vegas doubleheader, kicking off at 3.30pm AEDT on Sunday, March 3 (8.30pm local time on Saturday, March 2).
The 2024 NRLW season starts on Thursday, July 25.
The NRL has also confirmed the dates of next year’s State of Origin series.
Nine will be the exclusive home of Origin in 2024, showcasing both the men’s and women’s series.
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Breakdown
CLUB
Roosters: 13 (1 Thurs Afternoon, 3 Thurs, 5 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 3 Sunday)
Brisbane: 13 (4 Thurs, 8 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night)
Newcastle: 12 (2 Thurs, 2 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 7 Sunday)
Canberra: 7 (1 Thurs, 1 Fri Night, 5 Sunday)
Melbourne: 12 (7 Thurs, 4 Fri Night, 1 Sunday)
Penrith: 13 (4 Thurs, 5 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 3 Sunday)
Dolphins: 11 (3 Thurs, 4 Fri Night, 4 Sunday)
Nth Queensland: 10 (2 Thurs, 1 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 6 Sunday)
Souths: 14 (6 Thurs, 1 Fri Afternoon, 4 Fri Night, 3 Sat Night)
Parramatta: 12 (2 Thurs, 8 Fri Night, 2 Sunday)
Manly: 10 (2 Thurs, 3 Fri Night, 5 Sunday)
Canterbury: 6 (1 Thurs, 1 Fri Afternoon, 2 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 1 Sunday)
NZ Warriors: 4 (1 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 2 Sunday)
St.George/Illawarra: 8 (1 Thurs Afternoon, 1 Thurs, 2 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 3 Sunday)
Gold Coast: 5 (1 Sat Night, 4 Sunday)
Wests Tigers: 8 (2 Thurs, 2 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 3 Sunday)
Cronulla: 10 (2 Thurs, 2 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 5 Sunday)
VENUE (includes Men’s Origin)
Vegas: 1 (Sat Night)
Newcastle: 7 (2 Thurs, 2 Fri Night, 3 Sunday)
Swan St: 3 (2 Thurs, 1 Fri Night)
Lang Park: 14 (1 Wednesday, 2 Thurs, 7 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 3 Sunday)
Penrith: 7 (2 Thurs, 2 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 2 Sunday)
Brookvale: 5 (2 Fri Night, 3 Sunday)
SFS: 7 (1 Thurs Afternoon, 2 Thurs, 2 Fri Night, 2 Sunday)
Parramatta: 6 (2 Thurs, 3 Fri Night, 1 Sunday)
Olympic Stadium: 9 (1 Wednesday, 3 Thurs, 1 Fri Afternoon, 3 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night)
Mt.Smart: 2 (2 Sunday)
Townsville: 2 (1 Thurs, 1 Sunday)
Campbelltown: 3 (1 Sat Night, 2 Sunday)
Marrara (Darwin): 1 (1 Fri Night)
Shark Park: 6 (1 Thurs, 1 Fri Night, 1 Sat Night, 3 Sunday)
Canberra: 3 (1 Fri Night, 2 Sunday)
TBA: 1 (1 Thurs)
Robina: 1 (1 Sunday)
Wollongong: 2 (1 Fri Night, 1 Sunday)
MCG: 1 (1 Wednesday)
Redcliffe: 1 (1 Thurs)
Leichhardt: 2 (2 Thurs)
Perth Oval: 1 (1 Fri Night)
Belmore: 1 (1 Sunday)
Kogarah: 1 (1 Sat Night)
Fewer Thursday Night games this year due to Origin 2 moving to midweek rather than a stand alone Sunday, and because of the Olympics which Ch 9 are covering.
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