Fremantle’s Slug Fest win against Adelaide was broadcast live during prime time on the US west coast, causing some to apologize on social media for the lack of spectacle.
The Dockers scored their first win under Justin Longmuir with a 20-point win at Metricon Stadium, scoring eight to four goals in a non-classic game.
However, due to the early Sunday time slot, it was perfect for the lucrative audience on the US West Coast on a Saturday night. Fox Sports 1 showed the game live to a sports enthusiastic American audience.
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As a result, many Aussies on social media apologized to their overseas friends for a match that resulted in missteps and sloppy sales – even though there was a spectacular Michael Walters brand that could get upset.
Here’s a taste of what the Twitter verse had to say about the 17th-18th century clash that was lucky or unfortunate to be beamed to the United States.
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