AFL claims TV ratings win for Grand Final despite competition from NRL
The Australian Football League reported higher television audience figures for its Grand Final, while acknowledging that the National Rugby League remains a strong rival. Analysts note the ratings battle between the two codes as a key storyline.
First reported 2 hours ago · latest update 2 hours ago
This year’s NRL grand final build-up was dominated by consternation around the game’s pre-game entertainment, which was ultimately filled by a musical tribute to retiring Rabbitohs star Jai Arrow and former Wallaby Nathan Charles, who were both diagnosed with motor neurone disease earlier this year.
Australian artists Amy Shark, The Screaming Jets’ Dave Gleeson and Grinspoon’s Phil Jamieson performed a medley of songs before kick-off in the grand final.
OzTAM figures indicated an average of 2.25 million viewers tuned in for the pre-game show, which fell in the prime Sunday evening time slot.
There were rave reviews for Kylie Minogue’s performance at the AFL decider, but it drew an average of 1.86 million viewers for the Saturday afternoon slot.
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AFL claims grand final TV ratings win, but still plenty for V’landys to crow about
The NRL boss won’t appreciate finishing second in this two-horse race. But the grand final entertainment numbers will make him smile.
2 hours ago · Dan WalshAFL claims grand final TV ratings win, but still plenty for V’landys to crow about
The NRL boss won’t appreciate finishing second in this two-horse race. But the grand final entertainment numbers will make him smile.
2 hours ago · Dan Walsh