I wish the on air graphics looks as good as what those banners look!
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Ah ok, makes more sense and looks better in it’s intended portrait form rather than landscape.
Wipe the camera?
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Won’t do anything. The lens is fogged internally.
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Brenton Speed calling today’s game even though this is an all-Queensland clash (normally, Peter Psaltis would call such matches).
I’ve also noticed Speed has called all but the opening two Sunday matches of the season. Makes me wonder if he is contracted to call most (if not all) Sunday matches?
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If Psaltis isn’t calling it, there’s a fair chance it’s from the studio in Sydney.
You’ll find Thompson or Speed have called the cowboys games from the studio this year.
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There have been only two Cowboys games on Nine so far this season and Psaltis called both (against the Dolphins and Broncos, both at Suncorp Stadium, in rounds one and four respectively).
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Its even easier than that to work out. Bit hard for Freddy to do the Footy Show and Gus Gould to do the pre-game from the studio and then get to Townsville to call the game 
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They were never going to go to Townsville.
Nine didn’t send them to Melbourne for the Thursday night game against the Broncos either, only Danika and JT were there.
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The calling off tv is happening way too often now on none. And you can tell. The commentators are phoning it in and have no clue what is happening at ground level or out of frame. It’s been really telling of late. Fox is even worse. They barely call at the ground at all.
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Remember when buzz Rothfield blasted nine for it in his column.
Funny thing is Triple M have been the best for calling from the ground and they are a radio station.
Probably easier/cheaper to cover games as a radio station since you’re only needing to do audio, not full visuals as well.
Though less money in radio too, since most people will watch the game on TV instead, as all games are live now.
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BATTLE OF BRISBANE FRIDAY NIGHT ON NINE
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY: KNIGHTS V ROOSTERS
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY: BRONCOS V DOLPHINS
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD AND STREAMING FREE ON 9NOW
The Battle of Brisbane between the Dolphins and Broncos is set to take over Round 6 of NRL on Nine , live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now.
The Broncos will welcome back wonder kid Reece Walsh in a timely return from injury, as the Wayne Bennett-coached Dolphins aim for their first win over the Broncos.
NRL on Nine will be live on the ground at Suncorp Stadium for Friday Night Footy with host James Bracey, joined by Queensland legends Billy Slater, Fatty Vautin, Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston and Darren Lockyer, along with Danika Mason providing sideline updates.
Hang around for the post-game entertainment when the popular Footy Show segment Small Talk with the Big Marn returns, featuring special guest Reece Walsh visiting his junior rugby league club.
Thursday Night Football is live from Newcastle for the Knights v Roosters clash. Superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga will need to inspire his side against a steely Roosters lineup ravaged by injury and suspension. Knights great and Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns is in commentary exclusively for Nine’s Wide World of Sports.
The NRL Sunday Footy Show will dissect the round so far from 11.00am before the Tigers and Dragons aim to climb up the ladder on Sunday Arvo Footy from 3.00pm.
Nine’s game of the round: Dolphins v Broncos
Speaking on the Billy Slater Podcast ahead the Battle of Brisbane, NRL on Nine expert commentator and Queensland Maroons coach, Billy Slater, said: “Despite the noise around the players that aren’t available, you have to remember the ones that are a very high quality.
“For the Dolphins it’s great news that Tom Flegler may be fit to play against his old club for the first time. There’s enough quality for the Broncos on show with Kotoni Staggs, Selwyn Cobbo and Reece Walsh all able to break the game open at any stage.
“It’s going to be a beauty with the atmosphere at Suncorp and I’m excited to be there to call the action for Nine.”
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 11
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – KNIGHTS v ROOSTERS
Friday, April 12
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – BRONCOS v DOLPHINS
Sunday, April 14
WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS – on Channel 9 and 9Now. Roz Kelly, Mark Taylor and Gus Worland.
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW from 11.00am with Billy Slater, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
HOSTPLUS QLD CUP – from 2.10pm. Western Clydesdales v Mackay Cutters, available on 9Now pop-up channel live and free.
SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – WESTS TIGERS v ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Monday, April 15
100% Footy
10.00pm on Channel 9HD in Sydney/Brisbane.
Phil Gould and Paul Gallen go head to head after the sixth round of the season with host James Bracey. All the latest scoops come from 9News reporter Michael Chammas.
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ROOSTERS V STORM IN THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY ON NINE
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD, STREAMING FREE ON 9NOW
Two giants of the NRL, the Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm, will square off in a Thursday Night Footy grudge match to spearhead Round 7 of NRL on Nine .
Live and free from Allianz Stadium in the heart of Sydney, exclusively for the 9Network will be former Roosters premiership captain Brad Fittler, Storm legends Cameron Smith and Billy Slater, the Eighth Immortal, Andrew Johns, and host James Bracey, with sideline updates by Danika Mason.
In what shapes as a significant night for the team dubbed “the Bondi boys”, the Roosters find themselves up against another club laced with superstars who are looking to show they are serious title threats in 2024.
The Storm ended the Roosters’ season with a narrow semi-final victory in 2023, and will look to strike with their big gamebreakers: Ryan Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster, Harry Grant, and Xavier Coates with his incredible aerial assaults.
The Roosters will welcome back incumbent Australia and NSW State of Origin captain James Tedesco to boost a backline that features Joey Manu, Joseph Sua’li’i and Luke Keary.
Friday Night Footy travels to the top end in Darwin where the Eels face the Dolphins, then on Sunday Arvo Footy from 3.00pm Nicho Hynes and the Cronulla Sharks take on the North Queensland Cowboys on Channel 9HD and 9Now.
Nine’s game of the round: Roosters v Storm
NRL on Nine expert commentator, Phil Gould, said: “This is the clash of the heavyweights. There is no doubt the Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm have been two of the best performed NRL clubs over the past 25 years. Both clubs boast impressive records and their rivalry is as intense as any match up in the game. Here we are in 2024, and the Roosters and Storm are again amongst the best in the competition.
“Both are coming off narrow wins last weekend. Both will be super keen to keep the momentum going. Both will put a huge price on these two competition points. You want rugby league at its best? Don’t miss this one.”
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 18
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – ROOSTERS v STORM
Friday, April 19
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – EELS v DOLPHINS
Sunday, April 21
WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS – on Channel 9 and 9Now. Roz Kelly, Mark Taylor and Gus Worland.
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW from 11.00am with Billy Slater, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
HOSTPLUS QLD CUP - BRISBANE TIGERS v CENTRAL QLD CAPRAS
from 2.10pm available on 9Now pop-up channel live and free.
SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – SHARKS v COWBOYS
Monday, April 22
100% Footy - 9.45pm on Channel 9HD in Sydney/Brisbane.
Phil Gould and Paul Gallen go head to head after the seventh round of the season with host James Bracey. All the latest scoops come from 9News reporter Danny Weidler.
NRL ROUND 7 ON THE 9NETWORK
FROM THURSDAY, APRIL 18, AT 7.30PM
LIVE AND FREE ON 9NOW AND CHANNEL 9HD
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I forgot the women’s state of origin and the NRLW are exclusive to 9 this year.
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The league is exclusive to 9?
Fairly sure the NRLW is still on Fox. The draw on the NRL website only has Nine listed, but everything else put out has Fox listed as well.
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Ok thanks
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