For LondonTiger and others here living in the UK....AFL strikes broadcast deal for UK and Irelandafl.com.au
Fri 31 July, 2009
AFL CHIEF operating officer Gillon McLachlan today announced the AFL had agreed to a new and exclusive deal with ESPN for its broadcast rights into the United Kingdom and Ireland for the remainder of 2009 through to the end of the 2011 AFL season.
The agreement will see ESPN air three matches each round of the home and away season, as well as a number of finals, including the Toyota AFL Grand Final.
All matches will be broadcast on ESPN’s new channel, which is set to launch on Monday, August 3 on Sky Channel 417, and will also be available in High Definition via Sky Channel 443.
Coverage will kick off with the round-19 blockbuster between finals contenders Carlton and Geelong on Friday, August 7, live from the MCG.
New broadcast arrangements in the UK & Ireland
AFL BROADCASTING - UK & IRELAND
EFFECTIVE 7 AUGUST 2009
Cable/TV
UNITED KINGDOMESPN
* 3 matches each week of the Premiership Season
* 2 matches in Week 1 of the Finals Series
* 1 match in Weeks 2 & 3 of the Finals Series
* Grand Final
IRELAND ESPN
* 3 matches each week of the Premiership Season
* 2 matches in Week 1 of the Finals Series
* 1 match in Weeks 2 & 3 of the Finals Series
* Grand Final
TG4
* AFL Weekly Highlights
* Grand Final (delayed)
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/81754/default.aspx
