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MACDUB

Years ago

Why can't the NBL stream games live?

They probably could stream them live, however this could affect crowd numbers.
Think about it. The spirit got 1500 to their game yesterday. Imagine the supporters knew about the live streaming. Im sure a few hundred of them would just stay home and watch it over the internet.

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Beantown

Years ago

LC, this is a good idea I have been thinking about since I first saw English Premier League clubs providing limited highlights, interviews, etc over the internet to subscribers a few years ago.

I think the NBA is really showing the way now with NBA TV. The problem for the NBL is just a complete lack of resources, both human and financial, which means a similar, league sanctioned and controlled service is unrealistic.

Since the above scenario is not realistic though, I would love to see clubs like the Sixers, Tigers, Wildcats, etc actively encourage some young, internet and tech savvy students to set up some basic camera/ sound equipment at the game and have a go at producing a netcast. It would be free and perhaps amateur at times, but it would be a great development opportunity for Uni and TAFE students in the relevant fields.

It doesn't have to be live either. I could be run late on the night of a game, so people still get along to watch it live and then those who are interested/ or interstate can watch it afterwards.

While I'm on this track I'd actually love to see the NBL take on a bit of US college feel. Make it cheap for students to come along to games (maybe even make it conditional on dressing in Sixers colours and bringing banners, flags, etc).

I reckon you could create an awesome atmosphere at games with a bunch of rowdy students, and the Sixers would still make more money than they are now, by flogging otherwise empty seats off at cheap prices.

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Years ago

Does anyone else have a copy of "The Dribbler"? They were handing them out, free of charge, to spectators at the Sydney Kings game on New Years' Eve.

If yes, I'm surprised this hasn't sparked comment from people. It's a damn good publication and the history pages on the 36ers and Lightning are great. Then there's pages on each ABL club - I tell ya, if ya didn't get one, you missed out.

Hats off to BASA for a job well done.

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