REPORT: BIKES and V8s in calendar clash

V8 Supercars had finalised their calendar first before MotoGP, which has led to 2 massive clashes on the calendars. One is the Gold Coast 600 and the other is the Australian MotoGP. 

Being on the same weekend will cause a massive headache for Network Ten who is committed to televising both on the main channel rather then One and Ten.

Fairfax has reported that discussions have been made with Dorna and AGPC to agree on some sort of arrangement that would enable Network Ten to show both live, without having the Australian MotoGP on One and Gold Coast 600 on Ten. 

V8s have reportedly asked for the Phillip Island MotoGP race to be move forward from the 4pm time slot to 2pm or 3pm, which will allow the 300km race following the conclusion of the 45 minute motorcycle race to 3pm or 4pm. 

Ten Sport has said they haven't decided on what they will do. 

"We're looking at the scheduling issue and will announce our full motor sport scheduling in early 2016," a spokesperson said.

2016 ANZ Championship on Network Ten and ONE

In a surprising move Network Ten has announced it will move the ANZ Championship away from ONE into all markets except WA.

Network Ten is trying to build on the success of its coverage of the Netball World Cup which was a ratings hit for the network and FOX Sports.

“Following a review at the conclusion of the 2015 season, we’ve worked closely with our teams and broadcast partners, SKY Sport, FOX SPORTS and Network Ten, to deliver a season for the fans,” ANZ Championship General Manager Andy Crook said.

Network Ten will broadcast the 12.00 Afternoon slot live into all markets, except Perth who will get action on ONE. 

In a boost for the league, Network Ten has confirmed that Thunderbirds matches will be shown live on free to air on Channel Ten, following a shift from One.

“The Thunderbirds will have unprecedented exposure on the national stage, with five of our fixtures shown live on free to air television in Australia, on Channel Ten” Scales said. “This is great news for our fans, our sponsors, and the sport in South Australia."