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I remember last year when the media was jumping on the fight to claim the AFL broadcasting rights for the next few years. When it was announced that the Seven Network had won, I let out a groan.
Watching the Brisbane versus Carlton game on Easter Thursday just refreshed my memory on why I hate Channel Seven’s footy coverage.
While the aesthetic of all of the sets and scoreboards have been upgraded, it is still the same idiots running the cameras and the match broadcast. I’m sure I’m not the only person irritated by this.
While Eddie Betts’ hanger was a beauty I do not need to see it three times in a row, especially at the expense of the next line of play.
It’s always been this way with the Seven’s telecast of the footy – they love their replays.
I would much rather see the full line of play and then see the replay if they have to have one. The interruption drives me up the wall.
And I am certain that I’m not alone.
Personally, I preferred Channel Ten’s coverage. It didn’t get much better than relaxing on the couch for an hour of laughs on Before The Game, which led right into the Saturday night blockbuster.
They actually prioritised the continuing line of play over pointless replays. Take a hint, Seven.
The thing is, Channel Seven can do as they please because the only other alternative to watching their coverage is paying for Foxtel.
But that doesn’t mean their coverage has a licence to be terrible.
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