Grand Final Coverage and ITVN

GF Party Listings

by the staff of AFANA

We have information on the Grand Final TV coverage as well as a new alternative for fans who want Setanta but don't have DirecTV.  AFANA is now accepting Grand Final party announcements and we are now listing parties on our web site and in this newsletter.  Don't see your city?  Keep checking as we get announcements right up to Grand Final day.  Please ask your local footy club, Aussie pub, or Australian American / Canadian Chamber to send us details on their party!  In all of our issues this year, we will have schedule information below for Setanta Sports, MHz Worldview, FOX Sports World Canada and WNVC and WNVT. Issues will be out every one to two weeks for the balance of the season, usually on Thursdays or Fridays.  

A few words about us: AFANA exists to help fans get more footy. We can't do that without your support. Join AFANA now! Keeping this newsletter and our web site going is expensive. Our reporters and staff work as volunteers but we have expenses for telephones, office supplies, web hosting, etc. We receive no financial support from the AFL To join, check our About these Updates" section. For a subscription see the "Subscribe" section. Comments on these updates should be sent to: tv@afana.com

Contents

Television Coverage In 2006 (USA and Canada)

US Schedules - Setanta STS
MHz Worldview - US
WNVC-TV Washington DC Metro Area
FOX Sports World Canada
Other International TV Coverage
Contact Info
Footy by Shortwave Radio

Coverage Update

Grand Final Parties
Organizing a Party? Tells Us About it! Looking for a Party? Check the info in this issue.

Volunteers Needed
AFANA needs volunteers

News Items
Grand Final Coverage and ITVN
Grand Final Party Announcements Wanted
Footy Pics On Web Site
Radio Australia Grandstand Match

Other Stuff
Web Sites of Interest
About these Updates & Back Issues
About AFANA and How to Join
How to Subscribe & Unsubscribe
Reading This Newsletter on AFANA.com

Television Coverage In 2006 (USA and Canada)

Latest Schedule Changes and Featured Matches

Schedules for Setanta Sports, MHz Worldview, WNVC, and FOX Sports World Canada are below. Coverage is taped unless indicated as live and when taped will be one to two weeks behind.

Setanta Sports  

The US outlets for televised Aussie rules in 2006 will be Setanta Sports (STS), MHz Worldview (MHz), WNVC, and MHz local affiliated public television stations. Footy is listed at the following dates and times so far:

Live Match Each Week:
(DirecTV Channel 615, Globecast WorldTV, and ITVN.com only and by monthly subscription only).  Live coverage 3 hrs, repeats 2 hrs 30 mins.
Sun	27	Aug	12:30	AM	EDT	Round 21	Collingwood v Carlton & # (Live**)
Fri	1	Sep	5:30	AM	EDT	Round 22 Match A	Western B. v Essendon (Live**) ##
Sat	2	Sep	1:00	AM	EDT	Round 22 Match B	Adelaide v Melbourne (Live**) &&
Fri	29	Sep	11:00	PM	EDT	Grand Final	Teams TBA (Live) %
Highlights Program (1 hour)
Fri	25	Aug	5:00	PM	EDT	Round 20	Fremantle v St Kilda
Fri	1	Sep	5:00	PM	EDT	Round 21	Western B. v St Kilda
Sat	2	Sep	6:00	AM	EDT	Rnd 21 Repeat
Fri	8	Sep	5:00	PM	EDT	Round 22	Teams TBA
Fri	15	Sep	5:00	PM	EDT	Qualifying Finals	Teams TBA
Fri	22	Sep	5:00	PM	EDT	Semi-Finals	Teams TBA
Fri	29	Sep	5:00	PM	EDT	Preliminary Finals	Teams TBA
Fri	6	Oct	5:00	PM	EDT	Grand Final	Teams TBA

* Time change (yellow highlights changes)
** Live, approx. 3 hrs.
*** Added repeat.
#  Joined in Progress.
## This match scheduled to start at 6:40 AM EDT.
& This match now scheduled to start at 12:10 AM EDT.
&& This match now scheduled to start at 1:10 AM EDT
% Full telecast of international coverage including pre and post match activities, est. 4 to 5 hrs.  Start time tentative.  

A note regarding our schedules: 12:00 Midnight is considered the first moment of the new day. This means a telecast listed as Friday 12:00 MN occurs Thursday night / Friday morning. All times are US Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) as indicated. Please adjust the times for your time zone. Schedules are, in part, courtesy of Setanta Sports and AFL Films.

MHz Worldview

MHz Worldview (Globecast WorldTV ch. 156) carries both the AFL Match of the Week and Highlights.  Grand Final coverage on MHz will be taped only.

MHz Worldview programming is also available on WNVC in Washington, DC (see listings in next section), LRS Access (Comcast cable ch. 19) in Colorado Springs, CO; MPS (Time Warner ch. 76, schedule same as below) in Minneapolis, MN; and WEIU (ch. 51 and 51-2 digital [RF ch. setting 50-2]; same schedule as below) in Charleston, IL. and soon on DirecTV (international package only and date TBA); KBTC in Seattle / Tacoma, WA (starting in Dec. 2006); KCSM in San Francisco, CA (digital ch. 43-2 starting in Sept or Oct 2006); WYCC-TV in Chicago, IL (digital ch. 21-2 starting in Oct or Nov 2006); KBDI in Denver, CO (date TBA); KVCR and KLCS, Los Angeles (date TBA).  More schedule info on these outlets will be added as it becomes available.

* Time change (yellow highlights changes)

A note regarding our schedules: 12:00 Midnight is considered the first moment of the new day. This means a telecast listed as Friday 12:00 MN occurs Thursday night / Friday morning.  All times are US Time (ex. EST or EDT) as indicated. Please adjust the times for your time zone. Schedules are, in part, courtesy of MHz Networks and AFL Films.

WNVC and WNVT-TV - MHz Network - Washington DC Metro Area

WNVC and WNVT carry footy similar to MHz Worldview. WNVC (MHz1 over the air ch. 56 and digital 30-1) is denoted by C below and WNVT (MHz2) by T below.  For more information on where to find MHz in the DC area see: http://www.mhznetworks.org/programming/carrier  

FOX Sports World Canada

The sole Canadian outlet for televised Aussie rules during 2006 is FOX Sports World Canada (FSWC).  Information on how to get FSWC is in our April 14 2004 issue.  Footy is listed at the following dates and times so far:

* Time change (yellow highlights changes)
** Added repeat.

A note regarding our schedules: 12:00 Midnight is considered the first moment of the new day. This means a telecast listed as Friday 12:00 MN occurs Thursday night / Friday morning. All times are Canadian Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) as indicated. Please adjust the times for your time zone. Schedules are, in part, courtesy of FOX Sports World Canada and AFL Films.

Other Stuff

Web Sites of Interest

None this week.

Grand Final Coverage and ITVN

The Footy Gospel

Grand Final Parties

As we have since 1996, we are now accepting Grand Final Party announcements. Please send your particulars to: aussiefb@afana.com  Please see the instructions for submitting announcements in the right hand column.  

Announcements will be listed in these updates weekly and posted on our web site at:
http://www.afana.com/drupal/2006GF_parties 
Don't see your city?  Keep checking as we get announcements right up to Grand Final day.  Please ask your local footy club, Aussie pub, or Australian American / Canadian Chamber to send us details on their party! 
 
Listings are alphabetical by state or province:
* Indicates new or revised listings.

Calgary, AB
Downunder Travel Calgary will be hosting "the biggest party in Canada" at Bottle Screw Bills, 140 10th Avenue, corner with 1st St SW, Calgary, (403) 263-7900.  Arrive before 9:00 PM to get a seat.  We have big screen TV's and many smaller screens.  The Pub is packed out every year.  We have Aussie Meat Pies for Sale and beer specials all night.  No cover charge and great prize draws.  For more info e-mail:  Jason at Jason@downunder-travel.com or call (403) 270-4414 .

San Diego, CA
The Australian Pub is having their annual GF party at 1014 Grand Ave, corner of Grand and Cass in the Pacific Beach area, San Diego 92109, (858) 273-9921.  The pub has 6 big screens (3 Plasma TV's, 2 50", 1 42") and 20 25" TVs with "not a bad seat in the place".   Be early as it fills up fast.  There will be great Aussie meat pies, Tooheys New & Blue Tounge on draught.  Has been standing room only for the last 12 yrs. so come early. A replay of the 2005 Grand Final before the game.  For more info call the pub or e-mail aussiepb@pacbell.net


San Francisco, CA
The AACC (Australian American Chamber of Commerce) will be hosting their 18th annual GF party beginning at 6:00 PM at Kelly's Mission Rock on the waterfront, 817 Terry Francois Blvd. (also known as China Basin), San Francisco, CA 94107, http://www.kellysmissionrock.net. A raffle with a chance to win 2 tickets to Australia on QANTAS will be held.  Meat pies and Aussie Beer will be for sale.  Free admission to currently paid AACC members.  Non-member and guest admission is $10.  For more info about the AACC or AFL Party contact Dawn Lillington, Executive Director, at (415) 485-6718  or e-mail ozchamber@aol.com or see http://www.sfaussies.com

Chicago, IL
Come and see the game in full in our private party room at Timothy O'Toole's in downtown Chicago, on the corner of Ontario and Fairbanks, two blocks east of Michigan Ave., 3 blocks south of Chicago Ave. There is a $2.00 at the door to cover cost of the security person  required by the bar for their large party room which we have acquired again this year.  There is limited parking across the street or a larger parking lot one block south on Ohio Street. There is also a Holiday Inn (Ohio and Fairbanks) (312 787-6100) across the street if you don't want to drive home in the wee hours.  Get there on public transport (CTA travel information: 312-836-7000): Directions: Red Line, Brown Line, or Blue Line CTA train to Chicago Ave. Transfer to eastbound Chicago Ave (#66) bus and take that to the corner of Ontario and Fairbanks  across the street from O'Toole's. Is walking distance from Red Line at State St. Walk east to Fairbanks, south on Fairbanks (about 8 blocks).  Or Sheridan Road bus (#151) to Michigan and Erie or Ohio and walk two blocks east to Fairbanks.  Ontario is one block south of Erie, one block north of Ohio.  The festivities will start at 10:00 PM.  Food and drink throughout the evening. Your hosts are working out a deal for discounts on Fosters. There will be a trivia contest and raffle for door prizes at half time.  For more information contact Dan Burgess at (630) 852-2829 or danburgess67@yahoo.com or Lisa Albergo at (773) 278-7299 or austfooty@afana.com .

Kansas City, MO / KS
The Kansas City Power ARFC are happy to announce that the Kansas City Grand Final Watch Party will be at Coach's Bar & Grill http://www.coach-s.com at 414 W 103rd Street, just northwest of the I-435 & Wornall Road interchange in South Kansas City.  The private viewing room will be open, and Coach's now offers free WiFi.  For more information, contact the still jubilant KC Swan at RWLipp@Gmail.com.

* New York, NY
The New York Magpies will be hosting their annual AFL Grand Final party at Planet Hollywood, Broadway and 45th Street in Times Square, Manhattan.  The party begins at 9:00 PM.  $40 per ticket in advance, which includes: 2 free drink coupons for each guest (3 if purchased online before 6 Sept), NY Magpie stubby holders for all guests, tons of door prizes (buying through PayPal automatically enters you for free), hundreds of seats available for the comfort of our guests, and hundreds of video screens viewable from nearly every inch of the venue.  Meat pies will be available for purchase courtesy of Down Under Bakery Pies. Aussie music will be featured along with Coopers, Boags, and Tooheys beers and Aussie wines also available. A limited amount of Bundaberg Rum will also be available so get in early.  Tons of movie memorabilia including props from the one and only Crocodile Dundee.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a worthy charity to be determined.  Buying online also gets you free entry into any and all live finals events hosted by the Magpies (subject to the AFL finals schedule and US television coverage).  This year's event is going to be a media bonanza with Four Emus Australian Wine launching their product in NYC. That means that reporters and cameras will be present from magazines such as Maxim, Glamour, and Playboy, to name a few.  The Magpies will be putting on an Australian Football demo for them and we welcome you all to take part.  For more information or to buy your tickets online check the club web site at http://www.nyfooty.com or e-mail president@nyfooty.com .

Tooele (Salt Lake City), UT
Tiffny and Mark Kaleta along with the Salt Lake Seagulls AFC will host their sixth AFL Grand Final party.  Tooele is a 30 minute drive southwest from downtown Salt Lake City at exit 99 on I-80.  We will be showing the game on 2 televisions screens, in 2 rooms.  A fun night is guaranteed, with the usual Aussie party food.  This is a family friendly night out. There will be soda’s, snacks (light meal) and beer, however if you want to add to the party, please bring a plate or some refreshments of some kind.  Festivities start at around 8:30 PM with the Aussie Footy Lesson at 9:30 PM and there is no charge.  Last year we crammed 60 people into our house and we had a great night. Yes, Tooele is a little bit of a drive, but who said the party was over once the game was finished? Call Mark for directions and an introduction, remember this is not a private club or bar, it is a private house. Mark will send directions at that point.  For more info call (business hours) 801-297-6890, (Cell) 435-840-0961, or (home) 435-843-0952 or e-mail at mkaleta@utah.gov or saltlakeseagullsafc@yahoo.com .  Important note:  Due to personal considerations, all attendees should reconfirm the party a few days prior to the event.

Additional Info

Other International Coverage
We have the latest info available on coverage around the world at: Intl TV info (Now Revised for 2006!).

We welcome additions and corrections from readers around the world. 

Network Contact Info
Contact information for all US and Canadian outlets and the AFL is listed at our web site (Not yet revised for 2006):

Contact Info

Footy via Shortwave Radio
Information on where to tune to listen to footy via shortwave radio is available at our web site (Now revised for 2006!):
Shortwave Info
Radio Australia will cover the season live on all frequencies including 9660, 9710, 12080, 13630, 15160, 15240, and 15515 kHz. Coverage begins at 10:10 PM EST continuing until 3:00 AM.  Also see: 
http://www.abc.net.au/ra and our Grandstand info below. 

About AFANA and How To Join
AFANA is a fan based organization dedicated to promoting Australian football in North America. For information on AFANA please see our web site or contact us via e-mail or telephone. We welcome any questions you may have about our organization. Memberships start as low as $8 per year.  We accept dues payments in 5 different currencies including Canadian dollars.  Membership information is available at: Joining AFANA

How To Subscribe and Unsubscribe

To subscribe please go to:
Subscribe to Our Newsletters

Our newsletters are "double opt-in" which requires a two step process to confirm your subscription.  We do not sell or give away your e-mail address.  

To unsubscribe follow the specific link at the end of this message for your e-mail address. For assistance please contact us at: tv@afana.com and we'll handle it for you.

Reading This Newsletter On AFANA.com

Our web site has only the current TV schedules and any urgent information needed by footy fans. The full content of this newsletter is available just to subscribers and is not posted.

Volunteers Needed
AFANA is looking for volunteers to be: