2009 Magarey Medal (plus coverage details)

[Hazydog]

What about Cranston as a smoky? Not sure how he polled last year but am sure Umps would be a lot more aware of him this year.

I expect Thommo to start well & come home with a wet sail but may have missed too many to get over the line.

[Squawk]

LifeFM and SAFooty.net both have tried unsuccessfully to cover the night live.

After discussions with the SANFL they have agreed to cover the count via their website http://www.sanfl.com.au in real time.

This will supplement the live crosses from Channel 9 @ 6.10pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm and 10.30pm (featuring an interview with the winner). I will attempt to Youtube this ASAP for our interstate/overseas members or those that missed it.

Updates will also be available in the SANFL Twitter site

We will also have a contact at the count should the above methods fail us!

So hopefully we will have all the latest news on here and the SANFL site during Tuesday night.

Nice work everyone.

It's pretty poor when the Premier footy comp in this state can't have a broadcast in some form for the premier award of the season. TV or Radio!

Maybe the SANFL could negotiate with the ABC to cover one game a week AND the Magarey Medal?

[Big Phil]

It is a real shame that it is not at leats being broadcast on radio but the reasoining behind it is fair enough...


Unforunatlely it is all about the $ or lack thereof due to the GFC

[Columbo]

It is a real shame that it is not at leats being broadcast on radio but the reasoining behind it is fair enough...


Unforunatlely it is all about the $ or lack thereof due to the GFC

Big Phil or PhilH ... For those of us who have no idea about the cost of putting the games to air on radio each week, what sort of ball park figure would we be talking and how much different would it be for the medal count that takes roughly 1 1/2 hours? Would have thought it would be cheaper than 5 live crosses on the idiot box.

[Big Phil]

It is a real shame that it is not at leats being broadcast on radio but the reasoining behind it is fair enough...


Unforunatlely it is all about the $ or lack thereof due to the GFC

Big Phil or PhilH ... For those of us who have no idea about the cost of putting the games to air on radio each week, what sort of ball park figure would we be talking and how much different would it be for the medal count that takes roughly 1 1/2 hours? Would have thought it would be cheaper than 5 live crosses on the idiot box.

Don't know what the figure is, even ball park, but like everything else with the economic situation, cut backs on expenses have to be and have been made and sadly, the covergae of the Magarey is one of them.

[Dutchy]

We offered to do it for the cost of seat and power in a laptop....

[PhilH]

Columbo,

I can only report what I said before.

In recent years re TV the SANFL approached ABCTV & Ch 9 for them to give coverage and the media outlets declined a live count for commercial reasons.

In both 2008 & 2009 it was LifeFM that proactively approached the SANFL to ensure that a live count still went out to the "die-hards".

In 2008, the SANFL accepted LifeFM's offer. There was a payment made that helped cover costs which I can't advise but you could sponsor an SANFL player at most clubs for it without much change.

Alas, at some point in 2009 someone at the SANFL made a decision to cut live radio coverage out of the Magarey Medal budget and thus deny the passionate supporters a live count for the first time in decades.

To stop incorrect assumptions I need to clarify that it was not a case of
- LifeFM not wanting to do the count (They had to proactively approach the SANFL)
- Space being a showstopping issue (It was going to be from the changerooms if required)
- LifeFM asking for unreasonable money (The exact same deal as 2008 to ensure LifeFM did not lose money from doing the broadcast was all that was requested.)

That's the facts of the matter as far as I can say them.

[bloods08]

It is a real shame that it is not at leats being broadcast on radio but the reasoining behind it is fair enough...


Unforunatlely it is all about the $ or lack thereof due to the GFC

Bloody Glenelg. Ruin it for everyone.

[dedja]

It is a real shame that it is not at leats being broadcast on radio but the reasoining behind it is fair enough...


Unforunatlely it is all about the $ or lack thereof due to the GFC

Bloody Glenelg. Ruin it for everyone.

Geelong mate, not the Bays.

[mighty_tiger_79]

i understand the GFC is impacting across the board, but you would have thought the SANFL would want as much media coverage of this as possible.

very poor decision SANFL

[NO-MERCY]

Jade Sheedy to win his second.

[CK]

James Allan (NA), to win from
Jade Sheedy (St),
James Ezard (WA),
Brad Murray (PA) and
Paul Thomas (CD)

[bloods08]

I reckon it could be a Jimmy double. Allan and Ezard to tie on 19 votes.

[mal]

Does anyone give Dale Ellis listed at $101 with Thornton Sports any chance?

[ORDoubleBlues]

Does anyone give Dale Ellis listed at $101 with Thornton Sports any chance?

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Surely Mark McKenzie from the Eagles will poll a few?

Think Michael Coad will poll a few more than some think even though he's ineligible.

[MagareyLegend]

Can the public go to the count this year and, if so, what are the details?

Obviously Not

[Dutchy]

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Sportsbet Market
James Allan (North) 2.75
Rhys Archard (North) 5.00
James Ezard (West Adelaide) 7.00
Jade Sheedy (Sturt) 10.00
Mark McKenzie (Eagles) 10.00
Tristan Gum (Sturt) 12.00
Paul Thomas (Central District) 12.00
Chad O'Sullivan (Central District) 12.00
Luke Crane (Sturt) 14.00
Adam Fisher (Glenelg) 16.00
Matthew Wright (North) 16.00
Ian Callinan (Central District) 16.00
Brad Murray (Port) 21.00
Ben Kane (Glenelg) 21.00
James Gallagher (Norwood) 21.00
James Boyd (South) 21.00
James Gowans (Central Districts) 21.00
Ryan Ferguson (West Adelaide) 26.00
Damon White (North) 31.00
Ryan Williams (Central District) 31.00
Michael Bratton (Sturt) 31.00
Eddie Sansbury (Central District) 31.00
Brett Zorzi (Norwood) 31.00
Luke Panozzo (Glenelg) 31.00
Scott McGlone (Sturt) 31.00
Ty Allen (Glenelg) 31.00
Ken McGregor (Eagles) 41.00
Nick Lower (Norwood) 41.00
Matthew Broadbent (Eagles) 41.00
Steve Summerton (Port) 41.00
Danny Meyer (Genelg) 51.00
John Griffin (Central District) 101.00
Brad Symes (Central District) 101.00
Brodie Martin (Sturt) 101.00

[Squawk]

Columbo,

I can only report what I said before.

In recent years re TV the SANFL approached ABCTV & Ch 9 for them to give coverage and the media outlets declined a live count for commercial reasons.

In both 2008 & 2009 it was LifeFM that proactively approached the SANFL to ensure that a live count still went out to the "die-hards".

In 2008, the SANFL accepted LifeFM's offer. There was a payment made that helped cover costs which I can't advise but you could sponsor an SANFL player at most clubs for it without much change.

Alas, at some point in 2009 someone at the SANFL made a decision to cut live radio coverage out of the Magarey Medal budget and thus deny the passionate supporters a live count for the first time in decades.

To stop incorrect assumptions I need to clarify that it was not a case of
- LifeFM not wanting to do the count (They had to proactively approach the SANFL)
- Space being a showstopping issue (It was going to be from the changerooms if required)
- LifeFM asking for unreasonable money (The exact same deal as 2008 to ensure LifeFM did not lose money from doing the broadcast was all that was requested.)

That's the facts of the matter as far as I can say them.

As I said, good on you for trying.

The AFL have cursed the GFC also, but that is still broadcast because it is part of the broadcast rights. Yet community broadcasters offer to do it for minimal coin (ie basically a small cost recovery) and the SANFL declines. Presumably they worry it will undercut future price negotiations. Millions to bail out the Power but cant find a few hundred for the SANFL state league fans. Very sad.

[JK]

Does anyone really believe the GFC is the reason for the reduction in budget this year?

[arthur5038]

Constance you are spot on
There should be an outcry about this, but there isn't.
And if there isn't nothing will change.