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AFL agrees amended Seven, Foxtel rights deals as season resumes

Daniel Rioli of Richmond is challenged by Jake Crisp of Collingwood during the round 2 AFL match on June 11 (by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Australian rules football league the AFL has marked its return to action today (Thursday) by revising and extending its rights contract with commercial broadcaster Seven, and is said to have amended its deal with pay-television operator Foxtel.

The deal with Seven was announced ahead of the Collingwood v Richmond clash, 81 days after the 2020 Premiership season was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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