Troy G
1st May 2003, 11:51 AM
For those that never knew you had to pay for the AFL website here they say, are even more great reasons to pay! Outrageous, should be totally free!
Love how they never mention the price they're gonna hit you with, gee wonder why that is!
"The AFL and Telstra are pleased to announce that afl.com.au, the most popular sports website in Australia in 2002 with more than twice the unique visitors than the next most popular sports site, has been redesigned for 2003.
This year, website visitors can expect improved navigation to assist with the access of information posted on the AFL. Two new exciting subscription packages will complement the front page redesign.
afl.com.au front page will be divided into three colour-coded sections:
News and opinions.
The Premiership Season including games, fixtures, results and the ladder.
AFL focus, an AFL-specific news and special events section.
AFL General Manager - Commercial Operations, Ben Buckley said, "The updated front page is designed to improve access to various feature sections on afl.com.au."
"These changes are an indication of the AFL-Telstra Network's commitment to provide an innovative and interactive experience to visitors of the site.
"We know that many of our supporters use afl.com.au and the club sites to keep in touch with their football club and AFL news, and we believe that these changes will only enhance their experience.
"The introduction of AFL focus will also provide the AFL with the opportunity to communicate directly with our supporters, providing the AFL with a platform to keep the fans of the game up-to-date with upcoming events and AFL specific news," Mr. Buckley said.
The redesigned subscription audio/video multimedia section will showcase new programs including a preview to the upcoming round and a review panel each Monday. All AFL matches will be available for replay 24 hours after the completion of the match. The site will continue to host live audio of all AFL matches and exclusive interviews with AFL players and coaches.
Telstra?s Chief of BigPond, Justin Milne, added that the revised subscription packages offer great value to customers and work best with broadband internet access.
"The AFL-Telstra network provides great content for broadband customers and for BigPond Broadband members, the subscription site represents fantastic value as accessing the audio and video content does not contribute to a customer?s usage allowance.
"Subscribers to the audio/video package can now access videos of all games 24 hours after the end of each game. Last year, subscribers to the equivalent package could only get videos of games in which their nominated club played.
"Also this year, subscribers to the audio package get all the radio broadcasts as well and a range interviews with coaches and players. Last year, the radio broadcasts were not part of the starter package."
"Last year, the AFL-Telstra network was the most popular sports website in Australia. Given the up-take of internet connections and the growth in broadband since the afl.com.au was launched, the site promises to have even more visitors this year.
"The value of these packages should also stimulate many AFL fans to take up broadband given that downloading material from the AFL-Telstra network is not metered and it does not contribute to the BigPond Broadband usage allowance," Mr Milne said.
Love how they never mention the price they're gonna hit you with, gee wonder why that is!
"The AFL and Telstra are pleased to announce that afl.com.au, the most popular sports website in Australia in 2002 with more than twice the unique visitors than the next most popular sports site, has been redesigned for 2003.
This year, website visitors can expect improved navigation to assist with the access of information posted on the AFL. Two new exciting subscription packages will complement the front page redesign.
afl.com.au front page will be divided into three colour-coded sections:
News and opinions.
The Premiership Season including games, fixtures, results and the ladder.
AFL focus, an AFL-specific news and special events section.
AFL General Manager - Commercial Operations, Ben Buckley said, "The updated front page is designed to improve access to various feature sections on afl.com.au."
"These changes are an indication of the AFL-Telstra Network's commitment to provide an innovative and interactive experience to visitors of the site.
"We know that many of our supporters use afl.com.au and the club sites to keep in touch with their football club and AFL news, and we believe that these changes will only enhance their experience.
"The introduction of AFL focus will also provide the AFL with the opportunity to communicate directly with our supporters, providing the AFL with a platform to keep the fans of the game up-to-date with upcoming events and AFL specific news," Mr. Buckley said.
The redesigned subscription audio/video multimedia section will showcase new programs including a preview to the upcoming round and a review panel each Monday. All AFL matches will be available for replay 24 hours after the completion of the match. The site will continue to host live audio of all AFL matches and exclusive interviews with AFL players and coaches.
Telstra?s Chief of BigPond, Justin Milne, added that the revised subscription packages offer great value to customers and work best with broadband internet access.
"The AFL-Telstra network provides great content for broadband customers and for BigPond Broadband members, the subscription site represents fantastic value as accessing the audio and video content does not contribute to a customer?s usage allowance.
"Subscribers to the audio/video package can now access videos of all games 24 hours after the end of each game. Last year, subscribers to the equivalent package could only get videos of games in which their nominated club played.
"Also this year, subscribers to the audio package get all the radio broadcasts as well and a range interviews with coaches and players. Last year, the radio broadcasts were not part of the starter package."
"Last year, the AFL-Telstra network was the most popular sports website in Australia. Given the up-take of internet connections and the growth in broadband since the afl.com.au was launched, the site promises to have even more visitors this year.
"The value of these packages should also stimulate many AFL fans to take up broadband given that downloading material from the AFL-Telstra network is not metered and it does not contribute to the BigPond Broadband usage allowance," Mr Milne said.