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2.8 % of the households in Australia have access to Fox Sports. This includes Austar and Optus Suscriber services
Outfoxing Fox: formula to A-League success
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/foxtel-has-doubledigit-earnings-growth-20100812-120lq.html
This article is from the Herald, not the Age, my apologies and it is from 2010, very recent. I had it mixed up with another article I was working on.
And a correction I have just realized: 1.63 Million households, however this includes wholesales (showrooms, Pubs etc) and not 1.63 million people. Still this leaves a large amount of people without access to Foxtel due to my quoted reasons, financial, out of subscriber zone etc.
However along with this, only 2.8% of the population has access to FoxSports Network (including Fuel TV and FoxSports News)
http://www.oztam.com.au/documents/2008/A2_20080413.pdf
The 34% quote was used by another commenter, and I am not totally sure on the credibility of this.
Outfoxing Fox: formula to A-League success
I try my best. I have a tenancy to write controversial articles about controversial topics if you have read my previous topics.
I enjoy seeing people’s opinions.
Outfoxing Fox: formula to A-League success
Only has access to free-to-air.
Almost everyone in Australia can reach a free-to-air transmission according to a recent survey done by The Age (2009).
This includes one signal per 10 households in an area.
So for example, a rural community, one household in a street of 10 has FTA access, that is considered “access” to free to air.
A weird statistic yes, however according to the way the survey is conducted, it is correct.
And to raise my previous point that people seem to miss, I stated 8% have Foxtel access, not PayTV access. 34% have PayTV, only 8% have Foxtel.
Outfoxing Fox: formula to A-League success
To counter your facts, you are correct, however your stats include Austar, and Budget, which do not offer FoxSports as either Standard or a strong push for the sports package.
Outfoxing Fox: formula to A-League success
The FTA argument is something I am going to touch on in a bit, when I write my next article.
The idea of those coaches….brings to mind the Football NSW’s Project 22. The new revolutionary program should provide that sort of grassroot training…however we must wait for its outcome.
FFA should look to the future, not dwell on past
The ideology of Soccer at SA with a rectangular shape would create a stronger atmosphere. Depending on how the NSW government apporach the upgrades will determine it’s elephant status. I shall keep everyone posted
ANZ Stadium should host World Cup Final
the swans dont even like playing in ANZ Stadium, they believe that the AFL is suited for the SCG, because it is a more historic venue and more fitting for the sport. Same with Cricket.
ANZ Stadium should host World Cup Final
The FFA isn’t actually proposing any upgrade. All Upgrades are paid for and proposed by the State Government (apart from the Perth Stadium Paid for and proposed by the Federal Government.) The NSW Government proposed the new Blacktown Stadium almost three years ago, and the ANZ Stadium upgrades have been in the works for some time now, rushed a little bit for the FFA’s bid book.
I am still a strong supporter of AAMI Stadium being 40 000 +, because they need an alternative to Etihad Stadium.
ANZ Stadium should host World Cup Final
which is of course fair assumption, I’m not slating Melbourne fans, I just believe that Melbourne fans deserve at least a semi-final, or even all, opening game, however the final in Sydney. I’m sure you’d make the trip to Sydney for such a game!
But nevertheless I’m disappointed that the bid book doesn’t entail a 60 000 plus seater for Melbourne. An Upgrade to Aami Park would have been fantastic for the sporting landscape there
ANZ Stadium should host World Cup Final
Etihad has been dropped from the FFA’s bid, with the Geelong Stadium and MCG still listed, however these are subject to change. Etihad has been completely ruled out by the unsportsmanlike behaviour of the AFL. I do believe that AAMI should be made at 50 000 capacity at least for the World Cup, to give Melbourne an alternative rectangle park to Etihad, however the 44 000 Geelong Stadium is the replacement for the moment.
ANZ Stadium should host World Cup Final
I will agree with that, its a good compromise since Melbourne is a very sport passionate city, however I believe an upgrade of the Geelong stadium is on the cards according to the bid book. A 44,000 Seater in the heart of Geelong, a major upgrade to Kardinia Park.
ANZ Stadium should host World Cup Final
They are confirmed by the NSW Government, however we all know how tacky those bubs are, its a 200 million dollar upgrade to help us get the final.
It should make the atmosphere better, with the retractable roof, all the sound will stay in the stadium. Bring it on!
And Homebush really is a hole…it was a brickpit
ANZ Stadium should host World Cup Final
I would agree, that because the A-League is not free to air, it is not viable to watch on television.
These bids have been given official reasons, however most do not publish these, the first real mention of it seems to be here, because a bid member I’m in contact with gave me information on his, and Joe Messeiner’s bid.
A promotion and relegation model is not viable in the forseeable future, as relegation can spew chaos for clubs such as Newcastle, and even Sydney. With Australia such a competitive sporting landscape, any sort of downfall can spell the end.
A-League clubs must have their own identity
hmmm…i’m listening more. Where did you hear that?
A-League clubs must have their own identity
thanks mate, its good to receive some praise.
I had no idea about the controlling majority idea, before I was in contact with Chris Tanner, who ran the Sydney Wanderers bid, as he told me Joe Messeiner’ South Coast Bid was rejected for not giving 4 out of 7 seats.
Politics.
I believe in individuality. Websites, kits etc i dont think are a waste of time. They all contribute to a sense of identity.
A-League clubs must have their own identity
Mate, wow. completely uncalled for. Sleeping with a bid member? What are you 14?
And if anything was to be believed, what had South Africa done for soccer, nor USA in 1994. USA was chose for the sole purpose of MONEY and PR by FIFA. They admitted that. This is more or less the same.
Reasons why Qatar will host 2022 World Cup
The Ethnicity of the fans contributed strongly. Despite the ethnicity being the downfall of the NSL in some aspects, it created an atmosphere.
It is quite debatable, however I believe that the fans style contributes to a club identity in many many ways. E.g the identity of the Turkish fans, the identity of the English clubs.
Now however it is great that the adelaide united fans have a sort of identity, the atmosphere at Hindmarsh, and Melbourne, with it’s large crowds and vocal supporters. Can’t wait to see the Melbourne Derby
A-League clubs must have their own identity
I believe that clubs should have control, but the community of the clubs should have a strong input.
I strongly condone “The People’s Bid” ideology, but I do believe that the FFA should still control finances, such as salary caps etc.
A-League clubs must have their own identity
The idea is there, because naturally each club is going to develop it’s own identity, however they are limited. They won’t be able to reach their full potential with the control the FFA is maintaining.
A-League clubs must have their own identity
despite being a blues fan, Lang Park during State of Orgin. Amazing.
Which club has the best home atmosphere?
Just Please FIFA. Now personally, I will state again, I am totally in support of the Australia Bid, It became apparent that there was not much info on the Qatar bid, so a comparison was needed
Reasons why Qatar will host 2022 World Cup
It is directly out of their bid book. But it appealed to FIFA. And thats what seems to matter
Reasons why Qatar will host 2022 World Cup
FIFA wouldnt be giving the hosting rights to Qatar for the standard of football, it would be for the press of being in the Middle East, and the revolutionary ideas presented. It will be completely money driven, and remember the only reason 1994 was help in the USA was so that FIFA could reap the huge opportunities in the USA
Reasons why Qatar will host 2022 World Cup
haha well, don’t think they’ll have room for 5 million technicians!
Outfoxing Fox: formula to A-League success