| Title | This is Footy Country (60s) |
| Agency | Droga 5 ANZ |
| Campaign | This Is Footy Country |
| Advertiser | Telstra |
| Brand | Telstra |
| Date of First Broadcast/Publication | 2023 / 9 |
| Business Sector | Telecommunications Services |
| Media Type | Television |
| Length | |
| AI Description | The ad opens with a group of rugby team members stranded on a rural road as their bus breaks down. Mick, a ruggedly-dressed coach, makes a series of phone calls to find a solution while light-hearted banter ensues among the team. Their aim is to reach the final game despite the obstacles. Scenes alternate between Mick's attempts to gather help and the team's humorous interactions. The bonds of community come into play, from a visit to a bar, an encounter with a local mechanic, to a humorous moment with a priest. The video showcases the team's determination and camaraderie—iconic traits of Australian sports culture—against the vast backdrop of the countryside. In the end, they manage to get to the game on time, emphasising sportsmanship and community spirit with the tagline 'This is Footy Country.' Telstra reinforces its sponsorship of regional sports, signifying reliable connectivity and community support. The ad concludes with a sweeping view of the field, capturing the team's triumphant, humorous, and determined character. |
| Advertising Manager | Brent Smart |
| Client Head of Creative | Anna Jackson |
| Advertising Manager | Alita McMenamin |
| Advertising Manager | Jon Hollett |
| Advertising Manager | Genelle Sharples |
| Advertising Manager | Robert Aoukar |
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Mark Green |
| Chief Creative Officer | Scott Nowell |
| Chief Creative Officer | Ant Keogh |
| Head of Production | Penny Brown |
| Chief Client Officer | Belinda Drew |
| Creative Director | Sam Dickson |
| Creative Director | Cameron Bell |
| Art Director | Alex Polglase |
| Copywriter | Jake Ausburn |
| Art Director | Emmalie Narathipakorn |
| Copywriter | Seamus McAlary |
| Business Director | Amanda Porritt |
| Business Director | Samar Karim |
| Business Team | Kevin Diep |
| Print Producer | Candy Carter |
| Casting | Citizen Jane |
| Photographer | Cory White |
| Production Company | Exit Films |
| Director | Mark Molloy |
| Executive Producer | Leah Churchill-Brown |
| Executive Producer | Declan Cahill |
| Producer | Mark Foster |
| Post Production | The Editors |
| Music / Sound Design | Massive Music Sydney |
| Music / Sound Design | Level 2 |