Archive for October, 2011
In Defence of Gambling (Except the Pokies) (Part 2)
If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. ~Chinese Proverb The Productivity Commission is the premier economic and public policy agency in the country. It was set up by John Howard in 1998 and is acknowledged by both Labor and Liberal […]
The Friday Fast Break: Week 3
Adelaide v Sydney (Friday, Adelaide -5 to -6) The 0-2 36ers host the 0-2 Kings in an uninspiring match-up that will do little to arouse the senses. Adelaide should have Adam Ballinger back, which will be a big help. The big worry for Adelaide though is rebounding, after they were smashed 35-24 by the hardly-big […]
October 22 Racing Selections
Tips for this weekend cover the October 22 meetings at Moonee Valley (featuring the Group 1 Cox Plate and the appearance of Black Caviar in the Group 2 Schweppes Stakes), Rosehill and Eagle Farm. Results for October 15 meetings Invalid tips (due to scratchings and/ or track ratings that were outside the prescribed range) Nil […]
International Rugby League Update
The 2011 RWC is almost done and dusted and I would regard it as a success both on and off the field. As per usual, the best football was played in the early stages of the tournament with the elimination matches yielding little in the way of tries and open running but plenty of poor […]
The NFL Lines – Week 7
Week 6 provided a number of lessons in life. You’re never too old to practice your handshake technique. Stubbornness is a curse, especially when it relates to kicking the ball to Devin Hester. Leopards don’t change their spots, hence Rex Grossman should not be wagered on under any circumstances. And so the list goes. Can […]
Derby Day Invitation
The Making The Nut team would like to invite any Making The Nut readers to join us for a drink at Flemington Racecourse on Derby Day. Nick Tedeschi, Cliff Bingham, Tim Napper and Stu Warren will all be in attendance and we would love to catch up with any of our loyal clients who will […]
From The Couch: October 17
Image: An Utter Disgrace: Those officials that signed their name to the ransom note attempting to extort the game last week should immediately resign. An email was sent by South Sydney’s Nick Pappas demanding an increase in club grants of nearly 50% to $6 million. Failure to do so will result in the clubs refusing […]
The Monday Milestone
The alarm bleeps. Ugh. Groggily the eyes open, staring blearily at the world, to begin yet another week. Rubbing the sleep away, stumbling to the bathroom, pulling out a razor, there’s a pot of strong coffee brewing in the kitchen. It’s all a little bit too early. Ah Mondays. Don’t we all love them? Apparently […]
In Defence of Gambling (Part 1)
"There are few things that are so unpardonably neglected in our country as poker. The upper class knows very little about it. Now and then you find ambassadors who have sort of a general knowledge of the game, but the ignorance of the people is fearful. Why, I have known clergymen, good men, kind-hearted, liberal, […]
The Friday Fast Break
Every NBL match, every week … and quickly. Perth v Melbourne (Friday, Perth -8.5 to -9.5) The Wildcats started off their season with a 102-69 molestation of the 36ers in Adelaide while the Tigers came from behind to knock off the Kings and, for all the punters out there, cover. The Tigers shocked Perth the […]
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