Join Craig Hutchison and Damian Barrett for S5 Ep 13 - Authentic Media and Voyeurism.

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TIME CODES

.00 - Hutchy quoted in the LA Times about Dylan Howard. Hutchy admits he doesn't have a 'shareable' view of Howard.

3.00 – The influence of Rupert Murdoch on politics in Australia. Hutchy recommends Damo read Malcolm Turnbull’s new book especially for the exploration of News Corp and its involvement in driving a Tony Abbott agenda.

7.30 – Are the days of conversations with journalists or politicians being totally ‘off the record’ over?

8.50 – Disrespectful photos. Daily Telegraph used a picture of Todd Greenberg on its front cover which appeared to be taken through his kitchen window. Is it legal? Is it ethical? Hutchy recalls doing a similar thing by publishing pictures of John Elliott and Carlton figures having an at home meeting.

14.00 – Peter V’Landys May 28th deadline looks more likely. Has Damo changed his opinion of Peter?

Has the NRL’s push for a restart put pressure on the AFL?

19.00 – Removal of Raelene Castle as CEO of Rugby Australia.

22.00 – The nature of sports that get popular quickly (ie Big Bash) can fade quickly. Do codes need to look at innovation to maintain popularity? Could a 4 innings model work?

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Meeks 07 via Twitter asked

“Any of you boys downloading that COVID app?”

34.30 – Discussion of the ‘no comment’ from Luke Beveridge over the Lachie Hunter incident.

38.00 – 7 West Media are playing hardball on their rights bills ie AFL, Cricket & Olympics.

41.30 – The NRL Draft. Hunger for authentic media and voyeurism will outlive COVID-19 asserts Hutchy.

43.30 – News Corp have hired consultants to help them cut costs.

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