Big Bash whets cash-strapped Ten’s appetite for AFL

Fairfax Media reports that the Ten network is considering making a bid for Saturday and Sunday afternoon AFL matches, after rediscovering a taste for sport with the success of its summer BBL coverage.

“Ten has declared an interest [in securing AFL rights] and has participated in the process,” Mr McLennan told Fairfax Media. His comments came after he told shareholders at the company’s annual meeting in December it would have been in a better position had it retained the AFL rights