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Added a couple more Dragons games

Add game two of the 2014 grand final to the list of squashed-and-pillarboxed games.

That and the 2013 grand final also have the One HD logo in the corner, so they're clearly just someone's home recordings.

When I asked Guy Neville on Twitter if they'd be using VHS sources, because AFAIK the original broadcast tapes no longer existed, he replied that he looked forward to me being pleasantly surprised.

The 1991 grand final is the same horrible blurry mess that's been floating around between various collectors for years, although thankfully they've used the version from the Six Championships DVD that combines it with better-quality footage for large parts of the game.

The 2008 grand final is still stretched vertically so the scoreboard gets cut off by the bottom of the screen. How does that even happen?

There's a live chat available in the app.

So where do you get support for NBLTV to solve the inability to get it to work?

Lucky you, RG. Still nothing for me!

Jut received my pass from the 36ers and logged in successfully.

Currently watching the ABC replay of the game against Melbourne using Edge as browser and casting to my TV over Ethernet. The picture is brilliant!! Excellent definition.

Can't watch tonight's Hawks game live so looking forward to the replay tomorrow.

At least some Season ticket holders got their pass codes! Still nothing from the 36ers.

I did get a response to my inquiry yesterday afternoon though. "We have received information from the NBL this morning and we are currently in the process of putting together the details including the code and will be emailing all our members as soon as possible."
They also admitted the flow of communication on their behalf was not up to scratch, but of course they still didn't tweet or email out the status to their members in response. Just telling me was clearly enough.

I guess they're still suffering from a severe lack of administrative staff down at HQ if they can't organise a mail merge over the course of a day.

The 2001 Kings vs Crocs game and the 1993 grand final look great. That's the sort of quality I was expecting all - or at least most - games to be.

How do I get refund for my free NBL TV that is broke?

PLease bring back the ol nbltv is was crap but it worked

Must of saw my post.. lol

McKay on 18

Definitely looks more like an NBA production in terms of type of camera, the angles, graphics. Just something about it looks like a game from the U.S. when you see it from full court angles.

Need to see more stats for a player right after scoring, rebounding, blocking, etc. if they can fit it in just above the score.

Just need to fix the test talking from the commentators and get better during breaks.

Keeps looping for me. Can't load. Where is the facebook page?

NBL TV is working pretty well for me. I've got a poor connection so the game fluctuates between crystal clear and slightly blurry and other than a few seconds of buffering halfway through the 2nd quarter it's very good.

100% useless. Can't get it to work on Smart TV, Phone or PC. Live scores etc work, but nothing live.

Authentication error.

I just received my access code from the Wildcats

Yeah, I get that a lot.

Seems like a strange error message though, because it tries to get me to sign up for a subscription (implying that I don't have access rather than I'm just too early).

When I go to the Wildcats vs Bullets game, I get "Content Unavailable." "Sorry you aren't entitled to view this video." I thought you get all games for one club (in my case the Wildcats) for free? Or is it just not working because it's still a while before the game starts?

...The 1979 Hawks vs Bullets game has a random TV show recorded over part of the tape.

It's a neat ploy, really. Anyone super keen for the archival stuff or wanting to make sure they're sorted for game one has to pay the five bucks, but they still get the uptake provided by the free passes for members.

No new content in the past few days, which is a little disappointing. The fact that neither game quality nor video quality seems to have factored into their decision-making thus far also makes it impossible to guess whether or not certain games will make an appearance in the future, which is frustrating.

Bit stuffing around but signed up and paid last night, worked ok.

Excellent. I make the rash assumption that it'll be the same for all clubs. Nothing like a last minute mail-out!

I don't believe so. Perth haven't, I think Sydney announced on Twitter that they were emailing them this afternoon.

Well it's the start of the NBL season and my club still hasn't emailed me log in details to NBL.TV so I can catch the action (or, you know, actually test the service on my devices so I don't have to do it on the fly). All communication thus far is being ignored. To be honest, I wouldn't even be that upset if it wasn't going to happen before season start, I just want them to inform me of what is going on and when I might expect to be granted access.

Unsurprisingly, I'm talking about the 36ers. The league leaders in poor member communication. Have any other Season Ticket Holders from other clubs received their NBL.TV pass?

Well, after all this talk about 1979 Hawks games, and the comparison between the quality of the 1987 and 1994 grand finals...and..... I'm just hoping I can log into my laptop tonight, plug the cable into my TV and get decent quality coverage!

The 1979 Hawks vs Saints game randomly switches to widescreen for no apparent reason about 15 minutes in, cutting off the top and bottom of the picture.

"2016 WAS the year of Royal Commissions, with investigations into trade unions, South Australia's electricity grid, the banking sector and NBL TV"

Wow, I finally got myself Telstra access and signed in on the iPad. Not sure how I managed it, and I wouldn't back myself to do it again. But at least the mission was finally successful.

Now to see how the live streaming works...

It's worked for others, I believe. You have to make sure you're not connected to WiFi when you're signing up.

I think iOS has sign-in problems that are unrelated to the Telstra thing, too.

Signing up through telstra worked perfectly for me mate.

Has anybody been able to successfully register, log in and claim the Telstra 'free' access?

I'm pretty IT literate, and last night the site and App had me going around in circles for about 45 minutes before I eventually gave up. Credentials not being accepted, password resets not working, interstitial popups from Cleeng, then finally the Telstra code I believe hidden behind an ad, meaning I couldn't get to see the redemption code to claim it. A total balls-up.

Did anybody actually test this signup process before they released it to the public?

You've been given the NBL contact details. They've asked for people to let them know about any issues they have with the service. You're clearly capable of expressing the issues you have - but you're doing it to the wrong people.

The service is still being developed. There are already 100 classic games on there with more to come.

KR, I've only lightly followed this thread but as you have mentioned it a few times the Kings v Croc games shows on the iPad app version. It's nearer the bottom of the page, like it was added as a "launch game" despite being added a bit later on.

For what it's worth I think it's brilliant.

Is that specifically towards KB?

I can't believe the incessant droning continues!

You've been given the NBL contact details. They've asked for people to let them know about any issues they have with the service. You're clearly capable of expressing the issues you have - but you're doing it to the wrong people.

This is becoming obsessive now. I have a feeling that when every game you want is finally on the app you wont even watch them.

The service is still being developed. There are already 100 classic games on there with more to come. You've been given every option to raise your concerns with the page. It is a $5 app. Quit whining!

2001 R22 ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE
A contraversial thriller between the 36ers and the Tigers played in Adelaide. Should it have counted? The answer is still being debated.

Yes that $5pm or free product is not up to standard. Compared to the shit previously offered it's great.

Yeah, you can only browse the classics on the desktop site (although as mentioned previously, the Kings-Crocs game doesn't show up for some reason). You can only filter by season on the app.

The 2008 grand final has been resized for no apparent reason, meaning the scoreboard gets cut off by the bottom of the screen.

I purchased it last night, not sure if how or when team members will get the free pass.

Watched a couple of 1990's classics. Worked great on browser and also from iPad onto TV via Airplay.

Didn't have any buffering issues.

Found a couple of little usability issues that could be ironed out you'd assume.

Current Season schedule is in reverse order, this weeks Rd 1 games are the last ones displayed.

Also when first searching for classic games i showed none. It wasn't until i selected teams did it show any. It'd be much better off showing everything, then allowing users to filter out.

I noticed the date was the date added to the system, not the date of the game.

Hahaha Zodiac brilliant

Hahaha Zodiac brilliant

Kobe, which Rob Rose game you talking about??

#tbt every Rose beats the horn ICYMI with NBL TV you'll be able to access classic games.. Bad memory @ShaneHeal? pic.twitter.com/F7PNEkXzIp

— NBL (@NBL) September 8, 2016

Kobe, which Rob Rose game you talking about??

Yeah it's getting a bit much. Go and watch something non-sport related to relieve a bit of tension mate if you catch my drift.

When the NBL launched NBL TV today they put a little koberulz disclaimer down the bottom of the article.

Please be patient with us while we make the site 100% perfect. The timing of going live was obviously important to us to ensure you all have access prior to Round 1. Upgrades and improvements will continue to occur in the coming weeks.

Look, five new games were uploaded today

On behalf of every shut the hell up koberulz, be happy with what youve got

Look, five new games were uploaded today and they've told you there's plenty more to come. You're going to get your games man. Just watch some of the ones that are on there already!

the NBL tweeted that login details for club members will be sent out this week.