This kind of argument is why attempting to categorise everything in society into a left or right issue doesn’t work.
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Money talks, as does profile.
Look what 10 did for the Big Bash before Foxtel / 7 and CA executives cocked that one up.
Now we just wait and see where 10 takes the A-League and football in Australia over the next few years.
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Please reply or quote the post you are replying to, especially as it has been quite a few posts (this is all assuming you are talking about the NRL rights, yeah?) 
Well I don’t think they ever have been. I’m just meaning the 10 feed, just without ads (so helicopter or whatever shots during ad breaks on 10). The only paid streaming currently is on Kayo (the Racing.com stream) although I doubt that’s deliberate.
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And neither necessarily deliver the best outcome for viewers.
Ten/Paramount+ would be seen by many to be a reasonable risk - as a broadcaster, they’ve lived on the edge of business oblivion for decades and its streaming element is a late launcher into a really crowded market by a broadcaster who has had a poor showing in the streaming space previously. The thing P+ does have going for it though is its backed by ViacomCBS as part of their broader strategy to enter the streaming space in a range of markets.
They can’t expect to go from zero to 100 instantaneously.
Cricket Australia wanted overs for what the rights were realistically worth and everyone involved has been burnt by it - the money needed to secure many of these big-ticket sports is beyond the capability of a single broadcaster which leads to these split arrangements that have mixed success. CA’s desire for absolute top dollar has resulted in some questionable decisions made around who does what (no FTA coverage on Saturday night BBL games is a big one that shouldn’t have happened) because it resulted in decisions being made for the best financial figure rather than the best outcome for viewers.
We have though seen a lift in the quality of the cricket coverage (not including that in many cases there is now an option of what coverage to watch).
The history of football in Australia suggests there will be some sort of train wreck coming along soon enough.
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2021 Melbourne Cup Carnival. Off And Racing This Saturday.
Live And Free On 10 And 10 Play On Demand.
In just one week, on that famous Tuesday in November, the eyes of the world will be firmly focused on the $8 million Lexus Melbourne Cup, where a new chapter is written, and another legend born.
But before The Race That Stops A Nation™, the 2021 Melbourne Cup Carnival begins this Saturday, 30 October with Penfolds Victoria Derby Day from 11am AEDT, live and free on 10 and 10 Play on demand.
Michael Felgate leads 10’s stellar field as host of the four-day racing spectacular, alongside racing presenter Caty Price, current trainer and Lexus Melbourne Cup winning jockey, Michelle Payne, Group 1 winning jockey James Winks, form expert David Gately and racing reporter Georgie Tunny. International racing expert, Francesca Cumani will also join us from the UK on Cup Day.
Rob Mills and Kate Freebairn will have all the fashion and entertainment covered including the Myer Fashions on your Front Lawn competition, and joining them is presenter Natalie Hunter who also has the privilege of presenting the winning trophies.
Following two massive days of racing comes Kennedy Oaks Day on Thursday, 4 November and Paramount+ Stakes Day on Saturday, 6 November.
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10 play will live stream the TABtouch Masters from Perth Racing for WA viewers this year, there will be three races available to stream live:
Heineken 3-Railway Stakes - Saturday 20th November
Crown Perth-Winterbottom Stakes - Saturday 27th November
Drummond Gold-Kingston Town Classic - Saturday 4th December
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Does it mean coverage will be geoblocked for viewers outside WA?
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Quite possibly, since it specifically mentions WA viewers or either they think it will only appeal to them being a local race.
Appears 10 have done a deal with Sky Racing for this.
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Good to see more sport on 10
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Fixed that for you.
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No idea why they keep using 10play when it should be on normal TV. I think 7 or even 9 have shown Perth racing on TV. They aired European horse racing on Bold in 2019 bear in mind.
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Their deal with Sky may only allow streaming.
I believe that was a by-product of some deal they did. They didn’t really choose to air it per-say.
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Which IIRC they dropped after a few weeks?
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Ten have sent through a PR about the TABtouch Masters that says its live and free for WA viewers on 10 and 10 Play on Demand
2021 TABtouch Masters Coming To Network 10.
Live And Free On 10 And 10 Play On Demand.
Saturday, 20 & 27 November, And Saturday, 5 December, From 3.00pm.
Network 10 and Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) today announced a media rights partnership to broadcast the TABtouch Masters series live and free to West Australian viewers on 10 and 10 Play On Demand.
Following on from the excitement of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the TABtouch Masters series brings you all the fun, fashion and premium horseracing live from Ascot Racecourse, Perth.
Hosted by Network 10 Sports Reporter, Caty Price, and Horse Racing Presenter, Brittany Taylor, 2021 marks the sixth edition of the prestigious TABtouch Masters .
Announcing the partnership from Ascot Racecourse today was the Honourable Reece Whitby, Minister for Racing and Gaming who said: “The TABtouch Masters is a vital part of the 2021 Ascot Racing Carnival, with an iconic series of events that bring people together to share the fun and excitement of racing”.
“This year’s TABtouch Masters will showcase the very best Western Australian racing action and we are all looking forward to a terrific festival.”
Racing and Wagering WA General Manager Racing, Charlotte Mills, said, “The lively and colourful spring racing carnival is a favourite time of year for a lot of West Australians. The highlight is the TABtouch Masters , which is the world’s only single-track thoroughbred racing festival featuring a Group 1 race worth at least $1 million on three consecutive Saturdays.
“Our prime racing season is a celebration of the glamour and excitement of racing as well as the efforts of thousands of people across the state who make it happen.”
Paul Townsend, Network 10 General Manager and Sales Director, Perth, said: "We are excited to team with Racing and Wagering WA to bring Perth viewers all the action from the iconic three race series.
“Network 10 is already home to the Melbourne Cup Carnival and proud West Australian’s Caty Price and Brittany Taylor will bring a unique blend of energy, experience and knowledge to this West Australian partnership as we continue to bring viewers all the thrill and excitement of horseracing live and free on 10 and 10 Play.”
It all begins with the Heineken 3 Railway Stakes Day on Saturday, 20 November, followed by Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes Day on Saturday, 27 November and rounding off with the Drummond Golf Kingston Town Classic Day on Saturday, 5 December.
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So will those outside Perth be able to watch?
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Ten aired quite a few race meetings but also dropped some of it to Racing and Sky.
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Delta Goodrem posted on social media today that she would be performing at Flemington next Tuesday during Melbourne Cup. Her performances will also be shown live on 10.
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The Melbourne Cup Preview Show just finished on Ten. I dont know much about horse racing in general, but i found the show informative - previewing the next couple of days events. And a few “expert tips” too. A nice simply show and to the point. And even showed (briefly) on how the Melbourne Cup (“trophy”) is made.
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