max-width:100% !important; Offices at the precinct serve as the headquarters of the Australian Football League (AFL) which, since 7 October 2016, has had exclusive ownership of the venue. This new agreement takes our involvement and commitment to the AFL to a new level. The stadium is located on a public pedestrian concourse adjoining the northern end of the station. AFL Live Pass is required to view AFL.TV & Match Replays. We believe excellence should be rewarded. Skip to main content. On 1 March 2009, the naming rights transferred to Etihad Airways,[26] and the venue became known as Etihad Stadium under a five-year deal, which was later extended to ten years, at a cost estimated at between $5–$8 million per year. The AFL Live Official App for Apple and Android devices maintains the #1 sports app ranking and overall, Telstra Media AFL Digital Network maintains the #1 ranked sports entity in Australia. [13], The venue was damaged by a thunderstorm on the afternoon of 6 March 2010 during the 2010 Victorian storms. During this time it was colloquially referred to as "The Dome" – a colloquialism used actively by clubs which were sponsored by rival telecommunications companies (such as Essendon with 3 and Carlton with Optus). "We are still interested in a range of sports.". April’s result is also up 4 per cent on the 2017 season and 2 per cent greater than the previous record set back in August 2017. [36], The stadium has been converted to host several other sporting events. In a December 4 letter to Mr Demetriou, Mr Collins states bluntly: "There is no justification or basis for your request for documents." All Telstra Post-Paid Mobile, Pre-Paid Mobile and Mobile Broadband customers are eligible. 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Reports suggested that BT Sport outbid Sky. We want to open a new door to give our customers the chance to get to know the personalities involved in our great game so they can build deeper connections with their favourite players, and understand and experience the hard work, dedication and fun these incredible athletes have in their lives on and off the field. The stadium is primarily used for Australian rules football, and was originally built as a replacement for Waverley Park. “Every AFL player will benefit from the partnership, including through greater contributions into the player retirement scheme.” Mr Marsh said. The AFL Live Official App for Apple and Android devices maintains the #1 sports app ranking and overall, Telstra Media AFL Digital Network maintains the #1 ranked sports entity in Australia. Data-free on the Telstra Mobile Network (excludes all non-video content and ads during Video on Demand content). Sue Hewitt October 12, 2009 6:18pm [16][17], The stadium became unpopular with many of its tenant clubs, especially St Kilda, North Melbourne and Western Bulldogs, as high operating costs and the high proportion of gate revenues which were paid back to the stadium meant that clubs earned much lower returns for a game at Docklands than they would have earned from the same attendance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground; and usually had to draw at least 20,000 spectators to break even on a game. The vibrant Australian music scene with ARIA, TEG and Dainty Consolidated Entertainment. Telstra’s media portfolio encompasses a range of partnerships, content and platforms across subscription TV, streaming video, music, plus leading sport and news. It is understood the AFL also wants bargaining power to broker a better deal for clubs claiming they get poor returns for home fixtures at the Dome. To learn more call (03) 8412 0194 or email sales@bwhospitality.com.au However, you can still subscribe via the Apple App Store or the Google Play. Six days later, the stadium operators rejected the claim. Dimensions of playing area are 159.5 metres by 128.5 metres (174.4 yards by 140.5 yards), This page was last edited on 17 October 2020, at 19:43. Subscribe Thanks for your submission! The venue has also hosted international rugby union – including being Melbourne's venue during the 2003 Rugby World Cup – although the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium now hosts most such games. [4] This purchase left the stadium's tenant AFL clubs millions of dollars better off, as they and the AFL arranged more favourable tenancy agreements. A varying capacity of between 12,000 and 74,000, depending on the event. This gave the stadium its first major summer tenant. Telstra agreed to pay about $300 million of that for streaming rights extending its agreement to become the AFL's official technology and data partner. With this campaign, Telstra reached a wider audience beyond the athletes’ followers and reinforced its sponsorship of the NRL and the AFL, cementing its position as the number one telecommunications brand that fans associated with the sporting codes. #gallery-1 .gallery-item { All times AEDT (GMT +11). An NRL spokesperson welcomed the Telstra statement, saying that while the rugby league governing body would not discuss ongoing sponsorship or broadcast rights negotiations, "Telstra is a long-term and valued partner and we naturally look forward to further discussions with them". As of 2020, five AFL teams have deals in place to play home games at Docklands Stadium:[33]. Reports suggested that BT Sport outbid Sky, which is 39 per cent owned by Mr Murdoch's 21st Century Fox, by £20 million. The venue's major summer tenant is Big Bash League side Melbourne Renegades, which has played its home games at the Docklands Stadium since the league's inception in 2011/12. The official AFL website of the Hawthorn Football Club. Powered by the Telstra Foundation, Telstra Kids champions local community connections for kids in Australia. [15], In 2015, LED electronic advertising was added around the perimeter of the ground on level 1 and 2, as well as a strip synthetic turf around the edge of the fence, outside the boundary line. The network audience is up 11 per cent on March 2018 to 4.24 million UAs. [24] As of August 2020 the AFL was still consulting on the scope of the project, though had confirmed it will proceed irrespective of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.[22]. The tribal sports of AFL, NRL, FFA and Netball, The artistic beauty and creativity of The Australian Ballet, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award (NATSIAA). [20], Under the terms of the agreement governing construction and operation of the venue, in 2025 the AFL was to win ownership of the stadium for a nominal $30 fee;[21] but the AFL Commission opted to purchase exclusive ownership of the stadium earlier than this, in October 2016, for approximately $200 million. Telstra has denied reports it wants to exit NRL sponsorship deal. #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { AFL Live Pass is required to view AFL.TV & Match Replays. There have been 16 letters between Mr Collins and stadium director Paul Barker and AFL executives, Mr Demetriou and chief operating officer Gillon McLachlan -- most between Mr Collins and Mr Demetriou. THE AFL is at war with Telstra Dome over stadium naming rights, sponsorship deals and the venue's use by A-League soccer outfit Melbourne Victory. We have a strong history of partnership with some of Australia’s most celebrated sports and arts institutions including: Australia’s largest 5G network. The Australian Financial Review reported last week that Telstra was still interested in negotiating NRL broadcast rights, even after signing a big deal with the AFL earlier in the week. That’s because we believe the more connected people are, the more opportunities they have to thrive. Find more information visit the Telstra Business Women’s Awards and Telstra Business Awards websites. Telstra will also show a version of the AFL app through its upcoming Telstra TV service, including highlights packages and video of full matches on a 12-hour delay. [13] The entire surface undergoes regular, expensive replacement during the season with turf grown externally, under contract by HG Turf, whereas the responsibility of laying and managing the turf lies with Docklands Stadium management. A-League team Melbourne Victory also plays home matches at Docklands. The contents of the executives' letters have been sealed in a court envelope marked "Confidential AJD-5". "We are proud of what we have built with the NRL to date and are in negotiations to continue our partnership beyond 2017. Telstra’s close and successful partnership with the AFL since 2002 has seen the creation of the AFL Live Official App, which has grown to become Australia’s leading digital sports app and the Telstra Media AFL Digital Network. Telstra, the incumbent mobile rights holder, is the most likely partner for the NRL, though Optus has also indicated it could be interested in sports rights. }, Tags:
Exterior view of the stadium as seen from the harbour side. Our partnerships reflect and demonstrate our desire to create experiences to bring our customers closer to the things they love. It is understood the league wants Etihad barred because it is a competitor to the AFL's major sponsor, Qantas, and Collingwood sponsor Emirates airline. The following table summarises the ODI centuries scored at Docklands. Etihad Stadium renamed after Walt Disney deal", "2006 Commonwealth Games venues – Docklands Stadium", "Carlton will play six home games at the MCG in 2015 despite campaign for more", "Big Bash T20 Statistics – Most entertaining BBL teams, stadiums and games revealed", "USA vs. Australia Men's National Team August 24 Exhibition Game Sold Out", "WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results", "WWE Brings 'Global Warning Tour' to Australia - WWE Corporate", "World Wrestling Entertainment's Global Warning Tour Sets Attendance Record in Australia - WWE Corporate", "UFC Sets All-Time Attendance Record in Melbourne", "Chairs fly in chaos at darts tournament at Etihad Stadium", Round 16, 2001 comeback vs. North Melbourne, South Australian National Football League, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Docklands_Stadium&oldid=984036595, Wikipedia indefinitely move-protected pages, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Australian Football League (2020-present).
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