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September brings the scent of spring and finals fever for sports fans, as the countdown to the AFL and NRL premierships begins.Whichever code you follow, it’s time to get match ready and elevate the experience with a big screen TV or projector. From the first bounce to the final siren, our complete guide to game day rounds up the tech you need to make it an event to remember. Words Scott Hocking

Watching the big game on a big screen with a group of rowdy guests to share the experience is the next best thing to being there! A big screen 4K Ultra HD TV or projector packed with smart tech and bursting with billions of vivid colours brings the stadium spectacle home and fully immerses you in all the on-field action. And with AFL and NRL matches now available in 4K to Foxtel subscribers, the best seat at the game really is at home! Transforming your lounge room into sports central with a big screen TV is as easy as ticking off these key features, so let’s go shopping… Save the date! • 28 Aug–10 Sept PRE-GAME PREP

Bigger is better More and more Aussie homes are embracing the immersive luxury of a big screen experience and upsizing to 75” and 85” smart TVs – and if the space is available, why not go massive with a 98” set? When it comes to watching sports they are a bona fide winner; from glorious goals, marks and tries to contentious umpire calls and score reviews, you won’t miss a thing with stunning 4K resolution enhancing every detail. The best seats in the house Premium seating is just as important at home as it is at a stadium, and a TV with a wide viewing angle ensures every sofa spectator can enjoy the best image quality – even if they’re not seated dead centre – with no reduction in contrast or colour. OLED TVs are renowned for their extremely wide viewing angles, while mini LED sets also offer an excellent view from any vantage point. Silky-smooth sport AFL and NRL are dynamic, fast-paced sports, so you’ll want a TV that can keep up with all the action. The TV’s refresh rate – the number of times per second the display refreshes

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