AFL Queensland has announced a new home for livestreaming and statistics for the QAFL and Bond University QAFLW seasons with new filming, vision platform and statistics partners on board for Season 2022.
- DoubleTake Sports, an industry-leading sports broadcasting company, has joined as filming and livestreaming production partner.
- Games will be hosted on Cluch, a live and on-demand streaming network dedicated to community sport, in one centralised broadcast hub.
- Post-game statistical analysis will be provided by sports data platform, iSports.
Highlights of the partnerships include:
Filming/Production/Live Streaming
- Match of the round in both competitions will be live-streamed with full commentary and will be free to access on the Cluch app across the length of the season.
- All QAFL and Bond University QAFLW matches will be professionally filmed and full match replays will be publicly available.
Statistics/Analysis
- All QAFL and Bond University QAFLW matches will have both individual player and team statistics analysed and provided post-match.
- All coaches will have access to a match vision portal where clubs will be able to view their respective matches.
- Clubs have access to state of the art iSports programs which provides platforms for clubs to manage teams on game days, analyse, review and share match footage, as well as platforms to manage player communication, health and wellbeing.
Additionally, each of the women’s and men’s finals matches (including Grand Finals) will be shown live on Cluch ensuring footy fans can tune into QAFL/QAFLW’s finest competing for 2022 premiership glory no matter where they are in Australia or around the world.
Community Football Manager – Queensland, Barry Gibson, said the significant investment was part of the AFL’s commitment to enhancing the reputation of Queensland’s state leagues.
“We are delighted for this project to come to life in 2022, as it provides us with a more professional broadcast platform and unique statistical insights that allows us to increase the promotion of the respective competitions, assist with talent ID and also increase the level of support to our coaching staff to further the development of teams and players,” he said.
“As part of our commitment to continue to invest in Queensland state league football, we’ve partnered with three reputable and experienced providers in DoubleTake Sports, Cluch and iSports.
“It’s fitting that with such an injection of talent into the QAFL like we’ve never seen before, we are ramping up how we showcase the competitions.
“The partnerships are beneficial for the league and our clubs, as it allows us to tell our stories better, it’s great for the players because they can self-evaluate, similarly for players that have aspirations to play at a higher level because the people monitoring their progress have access to vision and statistics, which is particularly prevalent in the female space with the SUNS and the Lions who have a history of drafting locally into the AFLW.”
A thrilling one-point victory to Aspley over Coorparoo at the weekend heralded the start of the 2022 Bond University QAFLW with all three new partners helping bring the game to life.
In their first-ever Bond University QAFLW game, Southport made their presence known with a 43-point win over Yeronga. Bond University put in a polished performance against Wilston Grange, while reigning Premiers University of Queensland were too strong for Maroochydore.
The 2022 QAFL starts this weekend; with a number of local derbies to be contested. The Brisbane northside rivalry between Aspley and Wilston Grange will be shown live and free on Cluch, in the Hornets first hit out in the QAFL. It will be followed by the 2021 Bond University QAFLW Grand Final rematch between University of Queensland and Bond University.
Round 1 QAFL – Saturday, April 2:
Aspley vs. Wilston Grange: Graham Road (live on Cluch)
Palm Beach Currumbin vs. Surfers Paradise: Salk Oval
Morningside vs. Redland-Victoria Point: Jack Esplen Oval
Mt Gravatt vs. Sherwood: Dittmer Park
Maroochydore vs. Labrador: Maroochydore Multisports Complex
Broadbeach vs. Noosa: Subaru Oval
Bounce down for all games is at 2pm.
Round 2 Bond University QAFLW – Saturday, April 2:
University of Queensland vs. Bond University: UQ Playing Field (4:45pm) (live on Cluch)
Southport vs. Coorparoo: Fankhauser Reserve (4pm)
Aspley vs. Wilston Grange: Graham Road (4:45pm)
Maroochydore vs. Yeronga Sth Brisbane (4:45pm)
Download the cluch app or visit cluch.tv to watch the games.
Picture by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos
