Technical glitch: frustrated AFL fans served episodes of Border Security instead of grand final

Seven West Media says the issue was unique to certain web and mobile platforms for which it does not have broadcast rights

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Instead of watching the AFL grand final kick-off on Saturday some frustrated fans found themselves watching episodes of Border Security due to a glitch with Seven's streaming service.

People who planned to watch the game remotely on 7plus began posting on social media about the technical issue, which saw them served episodes of the popular reality show instead of the game.

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