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AFL 2012 Schedule Released

by johnson — Sat, 2011-10-29 04:57 — Last Updated: Mon, 2011-10-31 11:42

by Johnson Leung reporting for AFANA from Melbourne with contributions by the AFANA staff

Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants, the AFL's newest team, will kick off the 2012 season with a local derby against cross-town rival Sydney, according to the schedule revealed recently in Melbourne. The Giants will play the Swans at ANZ Stadium on Saturday, March 24 in the only match of the week, to celebrate the new club's entry into the national competition. Richmond and Carlton have kept their season-opening marquee fixture on the following Thursday night (March 29), with Hawthorn hosting Collingwood on Friday, March 30, in Nathan Buckley's first game as Magpies' coach. High-profile Melbourne recruit Mitch Clark will face his old club, the Brisbane Lions, in his first game for the Demons, on Saturday afternoon (March 31) at the MCG, while reigning Premiers Geelong will kick off its title defense with a trip to Patersons Stadium to play Fremantle that night.  The schedule changes adversely affect fans in North America as there are fewer games that start prior to 1:00 AM US EDT.  Even if ESPN and TSN wanted to show a match at 12:00 MN US EDT every week, that will no longer be possible as the schedule caters (predictably) to the needs of the Australian television networks.  read more »

AFL Grand Final Teams Announced

by johnson — Thu, 2011-09-29 07:25 — Last Updated: Fri, 2011-09-30 10:05

Johnson Leung reporting for AFANA from Melbourne

Collingwood and Geelong have announced their starting teams for Saturday's AFL Grand Final. In the only change to either team, Pies midfielder Dayne Beams, who only had two possessions in last week's Preliminary Final win over Hawthorn, is out with groin soreness and has been replaced by Alex Fasolo. Pies ruckman Darren Jolly and key defender Ben Reid, who suffered upper-leg injuries in the match, have been retained in the team.  read more »

Foxtel Big Winner In New Broadcast Deal

by johnson — Sun, 2011-05-01 00:41 — Last Updated: Thu, 2011-05-05 07:07

Pay TV provider Foxtel and its half-owner Telstra have emerged as the biggest winners of the new AFL domestic broadcast deal, as Channel Seven retains the free-to-air rights to the competition. For the first time since 1997, the primary broadcaster will not change. In the biggest media deal in Australian sporting history, Foxtel and country Pay-TV provider Austar have won the right to televise every game (except the Grand Final) live, while Seven has the right to broadcast a minimum of four matches each round during the regular season and the Grand Final live.  read more »

Virgin Blue Now AFL Official Airline

by johnson — Wed, 2010-11-24 07:27 — Last Updated: Tue, 2011-03-15 09:27

Virgin Blue will become the AFL's official airline from January 1, 2011, ending arch-rival Qantas' nine-year sponsorship of the League.  read more »

Pies Get Easy Ride In 2011 Schedule

by johnson — Sun, 2010-10-31 03:21 — Last Updated: Mon, 2010-11-08 18:07

Collingwood's chances of winning consecutive Premierships have been boosted by the 2011 AFL schedule. The 2010 Premiers have been given 18 games in Melbourne next year, with 14 at the MCG, and do not travel outside Victoria until Round 14.  read more »

INXS Perform At Grand Final

by johnson — Fri, 2010-09-24 10:24 — Last Updated: Mon, 2010-09-27 06:05

Legendary Australian band INXS and American singer James McKenna lead the entertainment line-up for the AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and St Kilda. INXS will perform three classic hits, with McKenna to perform Last One Standing as the Premiers take their victory lap.

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TV Rights Talks Resume

by johnson — Wed, 2010-08-18 08:27 — Last Updated: Sat, 2010-08-21 20:03

Negotiations for the next AFL TV rights deal have resumed after TV network executives were briefed on possible anti-siphoning law changes by Federal Communications Minister Stephen Conroy. The secret meeting in Melbourne on July 19 was organized by Freeview, representing the interests of Channels Seven, Nine and Ten, as well as public broadcasters ABC and SBS.  read more »

TV Rights Talks Postponed By Law Changes

by johnson — Sun, 2010-07-18 02:23 — Last Updated: Sun, 2010-07-25 07:52

Negotiations for the AFL's domestic television rights from 2012 to 2016 have been shelved indefinitely.  League and local TV networks must now await the announcement on changes to the Australian Federal Government's protected sporting events policy until after the Federal election on August 21.  read more »

AFL and Clubs Raise Funds for Victorian Bushfire Victims

by johnson — Mon, 2009-02-09 08:24 — Last Updated: Mon, 2010-02-22 00:29

AFL Steps Up to Aid Bushfire Victims

(Ed. note: Footy fans in North America can make donations using the links at the bottom of this article - click on "read more" to see the entire story.)

The AFL has rescheduled a NAB Cup clash between the Western Bulldogs and Essendon from Darwin to Melbourne on Friday February 13, to raise funds for communities devastated by this month's Victorian bushfires. 

AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou said the league, the players and the 16 clubs wanted to work together to raise funds and show their support for the communities affected by the fires and the emergency service workers and volunteers who have risked their lives to fight the fires or provide support. He said the match was moved to Melbourne after discussions with the Victorian State Government.  read more »

2010 AFL Schedule

by johnson — Sun, 2009-11-01 15:29 — Last Updated: Fri, 2010-02-05 05:53

Collingwood and Melbourne are the big winners in the 2010 AFL fixtures which feature flexible scheduling for the final round of the season as well as extra games on Mondays and Thursdays. For the third year in a row, the 2010 season will kick off on Thursday March 25 with a night match at the MCG between Richmond and Carlton. Blues' fans won't have long to wait until their side comes up against former spearhead and new Brisbane recruit Brendan Fevola with the two teams clashing in the Round 2 Thursday night fixture.  read more »

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