Anonymous
Years ago
According to Boti:
"A rejuvenated free-to-air TV deal and NBL-TV package in 2015-16 will be when more clubs will be able to take advantage of Ennis' breakthrough and the marquee option."
Does this mean a TV deal has already been organised for 2015-2016?
If so, does anyone know of more details?
Luke
Years ago
What channel?? My guess it will go to 7mate, aren't they trying to turn it into a sports channel?
Mike
Years ago
Anybody know or have an educated guess to whether or not the next deal with be tied to the continuation of 40 minute games? I desperately want to see a return to 48 minute games.
Mike, I couldn't agree more about the 48 minute games. If the NBL were to commit to making a genuine effort to keep the game moving then 48 minute games might be feasible within TV time slots.
Other sports, e.g. AFL, seem to be intent on cutting out stoppages and time wasting to make the games more enjoyable for spectators. The NBL doesn't seem to see this as an issue?
I think there are lots that they could do to keep the action going. I would start with the coaches time outs. The coaches have plenty of opportunities to instruct their teams, why do they need a further five 1 minute time outs?
That is up to 10 minutes of stoppages where the spectators and TV viewers need to be entertained. Perhaps there could be less of them and they could be shorter?
It would be good to see the NBL instructing the refs to get on with the game and not let players take too long to get into place for the next play etc.
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