SKY Coverage
i think that sky are missing a trick in respect to the likes of Smeltz and Moss playing at other A-League clubs. THey had an opportunity to build a broader interest in the A-League based on their presence (and that of other Kiwis) at Aussie clubs. Smeltz in particular would be an asset if they actually made an effort to market him - but they're not even showing his first game for GC the derby, live.
Anyone who wrote in should write in again thanking them for opening their eyes.
did message thanking them and got the following from Mia which looks like it's not a stock reply (??)
Hello Paul
Thank you for your email and positive comments regarding our scheduling of the A-League. I have registered your comments with our sports department who I'm sure will be pleased to hear of this.
With kind regards,
Mia
Biggest game of the first few rounds - GC v Brisbane - not being played live? i'd be pissed.
What they are saying is correct, that replays of rugby games rate highher than live non-Nix games. But does that justify the other crap we get on 3 sports channels? Keep the rugby replays, just spare us from the other sh*te
Royal2009-08-04 11:52:18
What they are saying is correct, that replays of rugby games rate highher than live non-Nix games. But does that justify the other crap we get on 3 sports channels? Keep the rugby replays, just spare us from the other sh*te
What they are saying is correct, that replays of rugby games rate highher than live non-Nix games. But does that justify the other crap we get on 3 sports channels? Keep the rugby replays, just spare us from the other sh*te
Of course I'd be upset as a paying customer.
But If I ran the business and put football that rated below a rugby replay I'd be an idiot. It's a commercial decision. If it was an emotional one they would have less customers, that's what they are saying and it makes perfect sense. Doesn't mean we'll like it
As mentioned elsewhere on here, Sky's decision to cut back can only be detrimental to NZ teams in the A-League. The impact could be well more damaging that just us not getting to see certain games. That's why Tony P is upset.
Just thinking that when Asia zone wants NZ teams out of Aussie, this has gotta hurt.
Royal2009-08-04 14:55:38
They are very, very different games. No scrums in league, the tackle count, no rucking, no mauls, less players etc.
Off topic though and I don't really care much about either so eh
valeo2009-08-04 16:49:37
But yeah, I'm not going to watch the games on a Tuesday (don't worry ill record them anyway)
A couple hours delayed would be fine, just got to be tempted not to go on yellowfever for a few hours. What else is on Midnight Saturday?
Mark Elrick, Harry Ngata and Dennis Katsanos have all been dumped for the upcoming season, but former All White Fred De Jong remains, and will be joined for Wellington Phoenix home matches by radio commentator Andrew Dewhurst.
"We can't always get them away live because of time constraints and replays of rugby," Sky chief executive John Fellet said.
"The Phoenix represents about 95 per cent of the viewer hours that the A-League gets so the rest of the games are pretty minimal."
Fellet said it was Sky's preference to show live sport but rugby replays rated higher than live, non-Phoenix A-League matches.
Yep. Either watch it or book your decoder to swap channels and back again
10pm - 12am Tomorrow night, Melbourne v Central Coast
Sky Sport 3 (channel 32)
Royal2009-08-05 13:49:48
Mark Elrick, Harry Ngata and Dennis Katsanos have all been dumped for the upcoming season, but former All White Fred De Jong remains, and will be joined for Wellington Phoenix home matches by radio commentator Andrew Dewhurst.
Fred's complete lack of a personality makes him terrible. I didn't like Elrick but he was better than Fred. Katsanos was alright and Harry Ngata knew what he was talking about. Trust SkyTv aye. Andrew Dewhurst is good in my opinion, though.
Just to quote this again.... book the channel to switch for the game, record if you can, then switch back to another channel.
I am not sure if TCL InHome cable TV stats go back to Sky, but I'll be watching/recording as many matches as I can :)