Every moment, every game: The world class coverage that proves best time in the AFL is now
Thirty years ago there were 48 authorised reporters covering the AFL. Now, nothing gets through to the ‘keeper. It’s another reason why the best time in the AFL now.
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Why is the best time in the AFL NOW? Because every moment of every game is captured for you like never before, from a kick, tackle, step, fend, falcon, dodge, bounce, mark, call, celebration, goal, tear or spray.
AFL coverage rates with the best of any sporting code in the world and that’s why nothing gets through to the ‘keeper, whether it be from the Herald Sun’s chief footy writer Mark Robinson to the cadet journo cutting his or her teeth in the big league, you the consumer is delivered the news on a silver plate.
And it can come to you in any variety of ways, from blogs, slow-mos, goal reviews, photos, critical analysis, boundary riders, podcasts, TikTok, Instagram, The Tackle, players ratings, stats, Fantasy games, panel shows, radio, newspapers and fan feedback.
Thirty years ago there were 48 authorised reporters covering the AFL, today that number has swollen to closer to 2000, and never has the search for stories been more competitive which means you are the beneficiaries.
It also sees the AFL ensure the stars of the game, players and coaches, are providing ever-increasing access to their inner sanctums. Every player has a certain number of media commitments he or she must fulfil each year and that takes them into your homes on a daily basis.
It’s why the AFL is streaks ahead of its sporting competitors in a competition that has never been more even. The Swans and GWS now compete for front page headlines, a far cry from the early days when Sydney rated six paragraphs 10 pages back.
Stories that used to stay buried can no longer be hidden as newshounds work their phones looking for that exclusive that will place their name in lights, or in line for journalist of the year at the annual AFL Media Association awards. Which all adds up to exactly why the BEST time in the AFL is RIGHT NOW.
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