NRL poised to pip AFL for largest grand final broadcast audience for first time in a decade

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  • Storm v Broncos is ideal match-up to maximise reach

  • Rugby league decider will need to top 4.1 million TV viewers

Channel Nine's NRL grand final coverage on Sunday could match the television audience for the AFL decider, or may even exceed it for the first time in 10 years, following building momentum through the rugby league finals and two ideal contenders.

The AFL grand final recorded an average audience of 4.08 million on Channel Seven last Saturday, eclipsing Channel Nine's State of Origin coverage to become this year's most watched program, just as it did last year.

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