AFL grand final draws more than 4.5 million TV viewers in Australia
The AFL grand final became Australia’s most-watched television program of the year, according to Seven. The broadcast drew more than 4.5 million viewers nationally and reached 6.5 million people.
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The Australian Football League grand final set a viewership record for broadcaster Seven and became Australia’s most-watched television program of the year, the network said.
The national television audience exceeded 4.5 million, while the broadcast reached 6.5 million people.
Kylie Minogue pre-game show
The pre-game event featuring Kylie Minogue reached more than 4.3 million viewers, up 20% from the previous year.
Chris Jones, Southern Cross Media’s director of sport, said viewers followed the coverage from its opening outside the MCG through the match and the premiership celebrations.
After the final, the Brisbane team, which secured its third premiership, celebrated with fans at Brunswick St Oval in Fitzroy North.
What we know
- The AFL grand final became Australia’s most-watched television program of the year.
- Seven’s national TV audience exceeded 4.5 million viewers.
- The broadcast reached 6.5 million people.
- The Kylie Minogue pre-game event reached more than 4.3 million viewers.
- Brisbane celebrated its third premiership with fans in Fitzroy North.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that the AFL grand final became Australia’s most-watched television program of the year.
- Reporting from The Guardian World is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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