by therisingblues » Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:51 pm
HH3 wrote:Just gone back and read the previous discussion.
It seems like people aren't used to digital passes. Because the sports I follow are only readily available via digital pass, I'm used to things like regular season and post season packages, etc.
It's pretty standard. Obviously it's a money making thing, but there are perks for some people to not have to pay for playoffs if their team doesn't make it and they have no interest in watching. The supporters that get to see their team play more games pay more.
Also, blackouts are common practice, so the delay of available games until after CH7 have shown them live seems reasonable too.
Having a digital pass will hopefully get more people watching the SANFL in their own time or when it's convenient for them. If you can watch it live on TV, why not go to the game?
I know that you watch NFL, but what are the other sports that you follow?
If they are top level sports from overseas then it is indeed very convenient that you can buy a digital pass here and follow your team. But wouldn't those games be available on TV in their home countries? Aren't you then just paying for the privilege of following a sport that is happening so far from your home that there is no other option? When I lived in Japan I would have jumped at the chance to get one to follow SANFL, but as a means of promoting and drawing fans to a league in its home state, I do not think you can compare it to a digital pass that covers, say top level Grid Iron, for example.
I'm gonna sit back, crack the top off a Pale Ale, and watch the Double Blues prevail
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