Key takeouts from the AFL’s practice matches,There was plenty to learn from the AFL’s sole round of pre-season matches, from the missing ingredient in the Magpies’ midfield to the young gun starring for the Eagles. Here’s what you need to know.
Key takeouts from the AFL’s practice matches
There was plenty to learn from the AFL’s sole round of pre-season matches, from the missing ingredient in the Magpies’ midfield to the young gun starring for the Eagles. Here’s what you need to know.
AFL says umpires correct with Perth final siren call,The AFL has backed the controversial call that decided North Melbourne's one-point win over Fremantle in Perth, saying the umpires were right.The league has released video of the frenetic last few seconds in Saturday night's match at Optus Stadium. Tags:FremantleJustin LongmuirSportsumpiresyahoo.com
SCA lands Australian-first podcast deal with AFL; renews audio broadcast rights,SCA has secured a multi-year podcast deal with the Australian Football League (AFL) to develop audio-on-demand concepts for the league and extended its audio broadcast rights.The podcast deal will see the AFL and LiSTNR collaborate with their respective resources in creating, producing, distributing, and commercialising in-app programming and feature podcasts including SCA talent and AFL Tags:aflAustralian Football LeagueGrant BlackleyKylie RogersMumbrellamumbrella.com.auNewsSCA
McDonald's connects fans with AFL players via AR game ahead of Final,Ahead of AFL Grand Final this weekend, McDonald’s has connected football fans with AFL players Jack Steele, Jordan Ivey, Tom McCartin and Dayne Zorko virtually via a new AR game.The announcement:Ahead of the AFL Grand Final on Saturday, footy fans both young and old can connect with AFL Legends Jack Steele, Jordan Ivey, Tom McCartin Tags:aflClaire WaringF.Y.I.McDonald'sMcDonalds AustraliaMumbrellamumbrella.com.au
Colgate-Palmolive launches latest iteration of Smile Strong platform via VMLY&R and WPP,Colgate-Palmolive has partnered with WPP agencies VMLY&R and Wavemaker to launch a new campaign highlighting the experience of what it is like to be a deaf athlete.‘The Sound of a Smile’ is the latest iteration of Colgate-Palmolive’s Smile Strong platform, which is centred around championing stories that connect with the power of optimism in action.The Tags:aflAlison TillingAnthony CrewesColgate PalmoliveIncaJamie HowellMumbrellamumbrella.com.auNewsShivani MaharajVMLY and RWavemaker
The AFL champions on and off the field moments in 2023 launch campaign,The 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership launch campaign shines a light on the friendship, community and belonging that is at the heart of game.The latest iteration of the AFL’s ‘This is Us’ brand platform, the new campaign, ‘The Journey’, was created in-house by AFL Studios, in partnership with production house Truce Films.Filmed at West Footscray Football […] Tags:aflAFL StudiosMumbrellamumbrella.com.auNewsTruce Films
Nine appoints Monique Farmer to national managing editor of metro masthead,Nine Entertainment Co. has today appointed Monique Farmer to the newly-created strategic role of national managing editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WAToday.The appointment will see Farmer work closely with the commercial, marketing and product teams to make a material difference to the running of the metro newsrooms across the Tags:Brisbane TimesMonique FarmerMumbrellamumbrella.com.auNewsNine Entertainment CoThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldWAToday
Media buyers on Foxtel's Upfront. A new ad-tier… but at what cost?,Foxtel looked to upstage its free-to-air rivals last night, putting on a flashy show at the newly minted Allianz Stadium.With a 45,500 capacity, Foxtel needed to put on a big show to fill the arena for its exclusive 500-odd audience. And it delivered, according to Wavemaker’s Brisbane group investment director, James Lever, calling it “the Tags:aflbingefeaturesFoxtelhboInvolved MediaJames LeverMaria GrivasMindshareMumbrellamumbrella.com.auPhDRyan AmbroseSarah KeithSportWavemaker
Mumbrellacast: A cashed up AFL, a new Clemenger BBDO Australia, and Cartology's Mike Tyquin,The AFL and its existing broadcast partners, Seven and Foxtel have secured a future together, signing a seven-year $4.5 billion extension running until 2031. The deal goes through the finer details of the deal, how it shapes the future for each of the three entities, its wider implications, and how a last-minute dash from Nine Tags:aflClemenger BBDOClemenger GroupDani BassilfeaturesFoxtelJim GallMike TyquinMumbrellamumbrella.com.auMumbrellacastpodcastseven
'Unbelievable' new Furphy campaign celebrates the AFL rookie via Thinkerbell,Lion’s Furphy beer is ‘unbelievable’ in a new spot from Thinkerbell, celebrating the start of the AFL season.The campaign follows a handful of people gossiping to friends and colleagues about the sporting feats of ‘the rookie’, creating narratives that are almost too good to be true.Richmond Tigers AFL players Nick Vlastuin and Toby Nankervis are […] Tags:aflAFLWChris AllanFurphyLionMumbrellamumbrella.com.auNewsSesh MoodleyThinkerbell
Sponsorship line-up for 2023 AFL season on Foxtel announced,19 sponsors have joined the line-up for the 2023 AFL season, including AAMI, McCain and Toyota.The announcement:Foxtel Media has today announced that 19 high-profile brands have signed on as sponsors for the 2023 AFL season. AAMI, Chemist Warehouse, Coles, Ford, Harvey Norman, Hostplus, Industry Super Funds, KFC, McCain, McDonald’s, NAB, Sportsbet, Telstra, Toyota, and Xero […] Tags:aflAlex ShippF.Y.I.FoxtelMartin MedcrafMumbrellamumbrella.com.ausponsorship
McDonald's and Rheem Hot Water sponsor Triple M AFL and NRL broadcasts,Triple M have signed on McDonald’s and Rheem Hot Water as joint naming rights sponsors for both the AFL and NRL season broadcasts.The announcement:Triple M is launching its biggest ever commitment to the 2023 AFL and NRL footy seasons and has signed McDonald’s and Rheem Hot Water as joint naming rights audio broadcast sponsors for […] Tags:Aaron MilleraflEwan GilesF.Y.I.John CollignonLiSTNRMcDonald'sMumbrellamumbrella.com.auNRLRheem Hot WaterSCATrevor CrookTriple M
Asahi Beverages and AFL sign four-year deal in new partnership,Asahi Beverages and AFL sign four-year deal in new partnership,Asahi Beverages and the Australian Football League (AFL) have partnered up, whilst Carlton Draught continues as the official footy beer.Gatorade and Cool Ridge water will become some of the new official drinks of the AFL, as Asahi Beverages signs a four-year deal with the sport. Footy fans will also see Pepsi Max and Solo as Tags:aflAsahi BeveragesAustralian Football LeagueCarlton draughtGillon McLachlanKylie RogersMumbrellamumbrella.com.auNewsRobert Iervasi
ABC to stream all live AFL and NRL games for 2023 seasons,The ABC has announced it will stream all live AFL and NRL matches on the ABC listen app, with a number of hosts and commentators.The announcement:The ABC is excited to announce that this season footy fans will be able to listen to every match of AFL and NRL live and commercial free on the ABC […] Tags:ABCABC listen appaflcoverageF.Y.I.Mumbrellamumbrella.com.auNick MorrisNRL
Markets wrap: experts predict RBA double rate hike today,The RBA is set to hike interests rates yet again this afternoon, with research from Finder revealing 97% of experts predict another cash rate rise. Data from IAB indicates a slowdown in the growth of the digital ad market after a stellar H1 fuelled by the election and Olympics.RBA Governor Philip Lowe is set to Tags:aflInflationInterest RatesmacroeconomicMumbrellamumbrella.com.auNewsNineoOh!MEdiaPhilip LoweRBA
Nine expands coverage of AFL with new podcasts,AFL coverage is expanding in 2023, with Nine’s new line up of podcast hosts including Eddie Mcguire, Jimmy Bartel and Anthony ‘Huddo’ Hudson.The announcement:Nine is expanding its AFL coverage even further in 2023, with 9Podcasts and 3AW today announcing a brand new line up of podcast hosts. Each week, Australia’s biggest media personality, AFL journalist […] Tags:3AW9PodcastsaflAnthony HudsonEddie McGuireF.Y.I.Jimmy BartelMumbrellamumbrella.com.auNineNine Entertainmentpodcast
Bailey Smith is ready to play ball,His 2022 season was challenged by controversy on and off the field. But on the eve of the 2023 season opener, the flashy midfielder is giving himself every chance to succeed. And we have the privilege of watching. Photography by Joe Brennan Tags:aflBailey Smithgq hypeGQ sportsgq.com.auGQAustralia
Buddy Franklin is picking his moment,Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin is simultaneously one of Australia’s biggest public figures and its most private people. What is the giant of the game like behind closed doors? We found out. Photography by Joe Brennan Tags:aflBuddy Franklingq hypeGQ sportsgq.com.auGQAustralia
The ingredients behind Christian Petracca’s success,By embracing the passions and interests of his life off the field, Christian Petracca has reinvigorated his performance on it. Before the 2023 season gets underway, Petracca lets GQ in on the key components of his preparation. Photography by Joe Brennan Tags:aflChristian Petraccagq hypeGQ sportsgq.com.auGQAustralia
The mums building your caravans thanks to school-run-friendly shifts,Some businesses are gaining staff – and industry kudos – by creating shifts that fit around the school run, making work more accessible for parents of young children. Tags:Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.aunationalVictoria
Welcome to Elonville: Musk is making his own town,In a rural county just east of Austin, Texas, Elon Musk is assembling his very own town, with new streets, recreational facilities, and a school. Tags:Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.auBUSINESScompanies
‘It may be best for Stephen to test the market’: Why Crichton felt unloved at Panthers,The Panthers star signed with the Bulldogs after feeling undervalued at his junior club. Tags:Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.auNRLSport
Where are the top sea change hotspots for 2023?,Is sea changing over? Not yet, although city escapees are now looking at more affordable options. Tags:Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.auNewsproperty
Best Selfie: Shaynna Blaze shares the stories behind her Instagram photos,The Block judge and host of new series Country Home Rescue takes 9Honey on a scroll down memory lane, sharing the stories behind her Instagram posts. Tags:Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.aulifestyle
Three ways moving on from Aaron Rodgers impacts Packers
Three ways moving on from Aaron Rodgers impacts Packers,Moving on from a franchise quarterback is a challenging situation for any NFL team. Here are three ways the Packers will be impacted if Rodgers has indeed played his last game as a member of the
DOH warns vs eating seafood from oil spill areas
DOH warns vs eating seafood from oil spill areas,The Department of Health warned the public yesterday against eating fish and other seafood from areas affected by the oil spill.
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Washington turns to Wall Street to help rescue dying bank
Washington turns to Wall Street to help rescue dying bank,In a scene reminiscent of the last financial crisis, the federal government turned to Wall Street this week for help with a blossoming emergency in the banking sector
'Resident Alien' star Alan Tudyk still can't believe he gets to play Optimus Prime,You know Alan Tudyk for his live-action roles in things like Firefly and the SYFY Original Series Resident Alien, but many genre fans will also recognize Tudyk's work as an accomplished and versatile voice actor, with credits in everything from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to Disney's Frozen and many, many other projects in between. Tags:Alan TudykNewsParamountSYFY Official SiteSYFY WIRE Blog Postsyfy.comSYFYWIRETransformerstv
Who is Lennie Briscoe? 'Resident Alien' pays hilarious homage to 'Law & Order' in SYFY's Season 2 premiere,We've got news for you, Cosette... Resident Alien is officially back for its second season on SYFY! But you can't move forward until you know where you've been. In an absolutely hilarious callback to Harry's arrival on Earth, Season 2 opens with our extra-terrestrial protagonist (the great Alan Tudyk) sustaining a serious head injury after his ship crashes... again. Kung! Kung! Tags:Alan TudykFeaturesResident AlienSYFYSYFY Official SiteSYFY OriginalSYFY WIRE Blog Postsyfy.comSYFYWIREtv
