Footy fix in the USA?

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Re: Footy fix in the USA?

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kosifantutti wrote:Don't panic SA Saint. The good people at the AFL and Telstra have it under control. What could possibly go wrong?
I know one of the guys working on AFLTV. He says pressure from above to get it launched before the start of the season but that it'll be touch and go. So maybe it's worth having a look around for some less legal options rather than relying on it.

He also says that everyone at the AFL who doesn't have revenue in their KPIs wants to get a long way away from Telstra - but unfortunately the cash payments are too nice to let go of.


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Re: Footy fix in the USA?

Post: # 1298012Post sasaint »

Does any one know if this is the site that the AFL has set up to stream the 2013 games online?

http://afl-live-streaming.com/category/afl-nab-cup/

Seems to be half baked and only listing the following teams, however maybe just a work in progress?
1. Brisbane Lions
2. Geelong Cats
3. Collingwood Magpies
4. Melbourne Demons
5. Richmond Tigers


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Post: # 1298034Post kosifantutti »

This is the site the AFL set up.

https://afltv.afl.com.au/

Looks OK. $120 for the year. NAB cup is free.


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Haven't signed up yet (they've reissued a new password now it's swapped across). However very excited that its available for pc's, phones and tablets!!! The other site was good as it me my fix and was reliable. However was written in flash so couldn't watch on my phone! (For those early London mornings at half 5 you couldnt watch it on your phone). heres hoping its an improvement on the last.


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karnak wrote:Haven't signed up yet (they've reissued a new password now it's swapped across). However very excited that its available for pc's, phones and tablets!!! The other site was good as it me my fix and was reliable. However was written in flash so couldn't watch on my phone! (For those early London mornings at half 5 you couldnt watch it on your phone). heres hoping its an improvement on the last.
I tried it with the iPad connected through Apple TV and it was pretty good. Can't see myself getting out of bed before 2PM on a Saturday.


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why not d/l the games and watch them when you can at a reasonable time???


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so what are the Kiwi's- our new partners - Supposed to do?
Service not available in Australia or New Zealand.


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matrix wrote:why not d/l the games and watch them when you can at a reasonable time???
Live is much better than a replay and there's nothing wrong with watching footy from six in the morning until two in the afternoon.


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kosifantutti wrote:
matrix wrote:why not d/l the games and watch them when you can at a reasonable time???
Live is much better than a replay and there's nothing wrong with watching footy from six in the morning until two in the afternoon.
perfect way to spend a day....


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Which is all well and good if the feed is clear
I'd rather not give them anymore of my money to be here honest


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Post: # 1298441Post karnak »

I've just signed up to the new service as a dry run before Sunday!

And it works on the iphone - I'm well stoked!!!

Carn the Sainters!!!

(PS, I'll be waking at 5.40am!)


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Post: # 1298684Post minneapolis »

I am going to try it Sat nite 11pm my time on an Apple iMac using a cable modem. I am hopeful after reading other people's experiences. Will be great if it works - watching a live game after 20 years away from paradise.

I will let you all know how it goes.

BTW I ave been complaining for years that the AFL has been very short sighted in this area. Every - and I mean every - American guy I know remembers watching footy on Thursday nite at 11pm on ESPN about 20 years ago. They all say the same thing - those funny goal flags, cant understand the rules, where are the pads, just loved it to death. A big wasted opportunity for fans and funds.


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Re: Footy fix in the USA?

Post: # 1298828Post matrix »

agreed
they are missing out on some big coin i reckon
even the basketball in australia experimented with some live streams a few years ago now
it was pretty average but with the money the afl could pump in would see it much better

look at what the nba does with its season passes!

and they wonder why people stream and d/l :roll: 8-)


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Re: Footy fix in the USA?

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Just tried the new AFL site for Friday night NAB games and it doesn't work. Great job as usual Telstra! :evil:


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Re: Footy fix in the USA?

Post: # 1298968Post kosifantutti »

sasaint wrote:Just tried the new AFL site for Friday night NAB games and it doesn't work. Great job as usual Telstra! :evil:
It worked fine in Denmark. I'm not too confident about it working in Iceland on Sunday due to the poor connection I have.


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