AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is leading a delegation of senior executives to the US to ramp up talks with media companies for the league’s next broadcast deal.two of the world’s biggest streaming companies, Amazon and Paramount, were bidding to screen AFL matches as part of the next agreement beyond 2024.
The league confirmed on Monday night that McLachlan, who attended the Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon at the MCG during the afternoon, had boarded a plane to the US along with broadcasting boss Travis Auld, strategy supremo Walter Lee and general counsel and head of football Andrew Dillon.A league spokesman said they were making the trip “for further discussions regarding the AFL’s broadcast arrangements”.
The AFL’s commercial and customer executive Kylie Rogers will act as chief executive in McLachlan’s absence.
footyindustryAU agerealfooty So much loyalty showed to News Corporation by its “proffered partner” lol
agerealfooty Solid reporting once again by sam_mcclure. On a roll with this story, as well as the deal between Sportsbet, the AFL, and broadcasters. Well done mate 👍
agerealfooty think he should stay and fix the game
agerealfooty Only the US streaming companies can save the day. Kayo AFL takeup is due to Telstra discontinuing AFL LivePass. It won't last, Kayo is a lemon which simply cannot serve any live event, it's way too oversubscribed (low quality/speed). Don't believe me?
agerealfooty Hahahahaha
agerealfooty What is this liberal government doing to Australia letting these criminals into the country what else has this government doing more secret deals we have criminals taking Australians business no wonder liberals giving millions of tax payers money away to criminals
agerealfooty Touchdown!