The coverage spans across the broadcaster's digital platforms too.
• Nine spending $48m for 2019, $60m annually from 2020 onwards
Slater was Australia’s aggressive stroke-playing star at the top of the order for a decade.
'We have to be diverse and be willing to think outside the box.'
The live broadcast of the match peaked at 2.5 million viewers.
• Fans and punters the winners as Victorian racing expands its FTA broadcasts, says Seven
News Corp celebrates State Of Origin rugby league with SCG function.
Optus Sport will be available for free until August 31.
The coverage will be hosted by James Bracey and he will be joined by Ruan Sims and Allana Ferguson.
There are still at least two Socceroos games to come, but in less-friendly timeslots.
O’Connell has listened to pitches from players and fans from 10 AFL clubs.
The streaming problems have become a nightmare for Optus and have attracted the interest even of the PM.
The first Socceroos game was the most-watched program on Saturday June 16.
• Cricket radio deals commence from 2018-19 season for six years
The arrangement will be in place until 2022.
The chief football analyst talks to Mediaweek from Russia about 2018 World Cup
Fox Sportsis going all in on the 2018 World Cup with round-the-clock coverage.
Both of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 apps have been developed jointly by Optus Sport and SBS.
