Archive for April, 2011
ANZ Championship – Rd 12 Tips
The final round of the ANZ Championship home and away season is upon us, and while the undefeated Queensland Firebirds have locked down the top spot on the ladder, the race for the remaining finals berths is still on in earnest. The Waikato/ BOP Magic (9-3, 111%) sit in second position and can assure themselves […]
Japan’s Premier Soccer League – The J-League
The country that gave the world sushi, mind-boggling technology, Manga comics and inspired the legendary and never-ending film series Karate Kid has fast established itself as Asia’s footballing Godfather. The legendary Mr Miyagi preached to Daniel-san that Karate lies in the heart and mind, not in the hands, and when it comes to the round-ball […]
The Early Line: Round 8
Apologies but I don’t have time to fully write off every game this week. I’ve provided the form of each team and the recommended bets and a quick line for each game. Both Canterbury and Brisbane have been great bets this year. I lean towards the plsu 2.5 but Brisbane are playing too well to […]
Behind The Times
It’s my weekend routine and I love it. Things that need doing get done on a Saturday morning. Then I’m in front of the box for an afternoon of televised AFL from Melbourne or elsewhere. Repeat on Sunday, but scratch the things that need doing and replace them with replays and footy chat shows. Generally, […]
Shaking up the ANZ Championship
I have to say, writing for Making the Nut this year has already proven to be a huge learning experience, not least when it comes to all things netball. In my “Idiot’s Guide to the ANZ Championship”, I described it as “… a competition between ten clubs (five based in Australia, five in New Zealand) […]
From The Couch: Round 7
Image: Matt Elliott, Over and Out: Matt Elliott was this week told by the Penrith board his contract would not be renewed in 2012, confirming the worst kept secret in rugby league. The right decision was made, even if the players wanted Elliott to remain. His results at Penrith have been horrendous-a wooden spoon, three […]
Poker’s Black Friday: the US Bans Online poker
On Friday, 15 April, the US Department of Justice swooped. The three biggest online poker sites in the world – Fulltilt Poker, Pokerstars and Ultimate Bet, were closed to American players and their online accounts seized. In the Federal indictment, the DoJ alleged that these sites were in violation of the Unregulated Internet Gambling Enforcement […]
April 23 Racing Selections
Racing tips this week will cover the April 23 Easter Saturday meetings at Caulfield, Randwick (Sydney Cup Day), Eagle Farm and Oakbank. Results for April 16 Invalid tips (due to scratchings and/ or track ratings that were outside the prescribed range) Randwick – New Day Rising, Love Conquers All, King Pulse (outside prescribed track rating range) Flemington – […]
ANZ Championships – Rd 11 Tips
Only two weeks reaming in the regular season as we reach Round Eleven of the ANZ Championship. While the Firebirds have locked down the top spot on the ladder, four teams remain in the hunt for the other three finals berths. The Waikato/ BOP Magic have the inside running with their 8-3 record seeing them […]
The Early Line: Round 7
The Wests Tigers-Brisbane Broncos clash from the SFS should be a real crackerjack. Brisbane are one of the form teams of the competition while the Wests Tigers are legitimate title contenders. Injuries to the Wests Tigers and the stout defensive performances of the Broncos have me convinced on Brisbane here. The Tigers outside backs just […]
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