Women’s State of Origin is on the main channel for the first time in Melbourne tonight. I assume it must be a contractual requirement…
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Psaltis commentated last night and is commentating again tonight.
Must mean Thompson is doing tomorrow afternoon and Sunday games?
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Or it could be one game each for Speedy and Thompson.
Take note though, Speedy will be off the NRL coverage for a few weeks owing to French Open and Wimbledon commentary duties.
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Psaltis calling again tonight… three games in a row now.
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Odd to run the NSW one in Melbourne.
The blue logo would be better associated with Nine
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They probably really should have a neutral promo.
Blue might be a Nine colour, but I think Victorians are more likely to support QLD, partly because of the NSW rivalry but also because most Storm players come through the Storm’s Brisbane feeder club.
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Edit the end board then, unless the NSW one is actually generic of course.
Exactly, the Storm are essentially a QLD club and no one in Victoria would support NSW.
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NRL ON NINE CELEBRATES INDIGENOUS ROUND
EDUCATE. CELEBRATE. CONNECT.
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD, STREAM ON 9NOW
NRL on Nine will celebrate First Nations communities this week when Indigenous Round lights up your screen, live and free on Channel 9HD and streaming on 9Now from tonight, May 23 at 7.30pm.
First up, freakishly fast Indigenous All Stars Josh Addo-Carr and Tyrell Sloan will feature on Thursday Night Football when the Bulldogs host the Dragons.
Friday Night Footy is live from the home of the Garigal People, 4 Pines Park, where the deep-running rivalry between the Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm is ready to come to the fore once again.
Storm legend Billy Slater will offer his commentary on the game from the venue, only on Channel 9, just days before he makes his final selections for the Queensland State of Origin team. Indigenous NRL legends Johnathan Thurston and Sam Thaiday also join the coverage to champion their proud heritage.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports will have exclusive access to the winning dressing rooms after the game.
The NRL Sunday Footy Show is live from 11.00am, before Sunday Arvo Footy at 3.00pm.
The NRL is calling on all fans to learn about the rich tapestry of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in this week of celebrating their remarkable achievements on and off the field. It is also an opportunity to connect with Australians and New Zealanders of diverse races and backgrounds, fostering the power of unity. Learn more by visiting NRL.com/Indigenous.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 23
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – BULLDOGS v DRAGONS
Friday May 24
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY - SEA EAGLES v STORM
Sunday, May 26
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – from 11.00am with Billy Slater, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
HOSTPLUS QUEENSLAND CUP – 2.10pm, Ipswich Jets v Norths Devils.
Norths Devils will be chasing a fourth straight win when they travel to Ipswich to take on the Jets.
SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – WARRIORS v DOLPHINS
Monday, May 27
7.30PM LIVE ON 9NOW - 100% FOOTY
10.00pm on Channel 9HD in Sydney/Brisbane.
Phil Gould and Paul Gallen go head to head after the latest NRL round with host James Bracey. All the latest scoops come from 9News reporter Michael Chammas.
PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW – STORIES OF ORIGIN SEASON 3 ‘ALFIE’
This season, Stories of Origin shines the spotlight on the career of the little number seven who became a giant footballing figure, Alan “Alfie” Langer. Stories of Origin Alfie is available on 9Now and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Nine NRL commentator Mathew Thompson.
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Shouldn’t they try and at least hide that the play by play commentators aren’t there rather than pulling Gus in on the panel?
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The only people who care about the commentators calling from the studio are people on this forum, so no.
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STATE OF ORIGIN I:
EXCLUSIVE ON CHANNEL 9HD AND 9NOW
NEW SOUTH WALES V QUEENSLAND
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
SPECIAL GUEST COMMENTATOR: CAMERON MUNSTER
It’s New South Wales vs Queensland in the most heated rivalry in Australian sport when the 2024 Ampol State of Origin series begins Exclusive, Live and Free on Channel 9HD and 9Now on Wednesday, June 5, at 7.00pm AEST.
The Queensland Maroons, unbeaten with coach Billy Slater at the helm, this year face a reshaped NSW Blues side under debut Origin coach Michael Maguire, entering the three-game series with a fresh approach.
Maguire has made some big selection decisions, appointing a new captain in Jake Trbojevic, bringing six debutants into an overhauled lineup that includes Panthers triple-premiership winning fullback Dylan Edwards, and entrusting Dally Medal winner Nicho Hynes with the crucial halfback position.
Queensland’s men in Maroon will roll with a familiar, star-studded backline that boasts the brilliance of Reece Walsh, captain Daly Cherry-Evans, Xavier Coates and Hamiso Tabui-Fidow, mixed with Australian international forwards Pat Carrigan, Reuben Cotter and Lindsay Collins
The Wide World of Sports exclusive Origin coverage will be hosted by James Bracey and feature the biggest names in modern rugby league history, with Origin legends Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thurston, Phil Gould, Darren Lockyer, Paul Vautin, Paul Gallen and Allana Ferguson on hand to dissect the on-field action.
PLUS, in a special guest commentary appearance, injured Queensland playmaker Cameron Munster will join Nine’s exclusive State of Origin coverage, for pre-match, half time and post game expert comments.
On the sideline, Danika Mason is joined by Fittler and Lockyer, with Emma Lawrence outside the venue to soak up the pre-match atmosphere at Accor Stadium.
In commentary for Origin I is Mathew Thompson, who will be joined by two of the greatest NSW and Queensland representatives ever, Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith.
9Now will stream the game live with three additional second-screen streams to choose from, ensuring viewers don’t miss a thing:
- Player Cam QLD – Reece Walsh
- Player Cam NSW – Nicho Hynes
- Spidercam – An eagle-eye view of play to take you even closer to the action
After the game you can catch up with 9Now mini-match for all the best bits in a 20-minute breakdown.
STATE OF ORIGIN I – NEW SOUTH WALES v QUEENSLAND
Wednesday, June 5 - LIVE from Accor Stadium, Sydney
Sydney 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Adelaide 6.30pm LIVE on 9Go!HD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Perth 5.00pm LIVE on 9Go!HD, 5.30pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Origin Broadcast Stats
- More than 60 broadcast cameras
- Over 140 broadcast crew
- 275 combined Origin games played by Channel 9’s commentary team plus 42 coached
- Broadcast to more than 50 countries worldwide
100% FOOTY: ORIGIN SPECIAL – 7.30pm LIVE on 9Now**,** Monday, June 3.
The home of the strongest opinions in rugby league from the people who count. Phil Gould with Paul Gallen, journalist Danny Weidler and host James Bracey.
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Interesting that 9Go! is being used - wonder if it will finally become the main overflow channel for sports.
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I think it’s because the French Open is already on 9Gem.
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Yes there is a small overlap with the tennis
Though 9Go is beginning to be used for some stand alone sports - Le Mans next week after some soccer this week.
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Yes it doesn’t really matter anymore whether sport is on 9Go or 9Gem since both are in HD in most places.
In fact, I think the 9Go! brand is probably more suited to hosting sports than 9Gem anyway.
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NSW SKY BLUES OUT TO SEAL WOMEN’S STATE OF ORIGIN SERIES
EXCLUSIVE LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 7.30PM AEST
The thrilling Ampol Women’s State of Origin series will take its second turn when Game II is exclusive, live and free to Channel 9HD and 9Now, on Thursday, June 6, at 7.30pm AEST.
After a sizzling attacking performance in their opening game win, the New South Wales Sky Blues will bring an unchanged lineup to clinch the series in front of a sold-out home crowd in Newcastle.
Ready to put on a show will fleet-footed Sky Blues backs Jaime Chapman, Emma Tonegato and Isabelle Kelly, while experienced forwards Millie Elliot (nee Boyle), Kezie Apps and Yasmin Clydsdale look to get the upper hand in what poses as a hostile encounter.
The legend of Origin football famously reminds us that you can never count the Queensland Maroons out. This time their captain, Ali Brigginshaw, and NRLW Dally M Medallist, Tamika Upton, are on hand to plot another famous Queensland underdog win in enemy territory.
Exclusive coverage on Nine’s Wide World of Sports will be hosted by Emma Lawrence, assisted by rugby league experts Phil Gould, Allana Ferguson, commentator Peter Psaltis and Darren Lockyer, with Marlee Silva on the sideline.
AMPOL WOMEN’S STATE OF ORIGIN II – NEW SOUTH WALES v QUEENSLAND
Thursday, June 6 – Newcastle, NSW
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
WOMEN’S STATE OF ORIGIN GAME II
EXCLUSIVE LIVE AND FREE
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, AT 7.30PM
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