Archive for October, 2011
Much Ado About Nothing
It’s practically impossible to tell whether The Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare, would have been a football fan. Afterall, in Elizabethan England he had no such opportunity. When Shakespeare was gadding about in short pants and perhaps toying with the idea of writing about athletic endeavours, the dream that is Australian Football was approximately 300 […]
October 15 Racing Selections
Tips for this weekend cover the October 15 meetings at Caulfield (featuring the Group 1 Caulfield Cup and Randwick. Results for October 8 meetings Invalid tips (due to scratchings and/ or track ratings that were outside the prescribed range) Nil Tips where the SP was $5.50 or less Caulfield – King’s Rose ($4.80 SP) – […]
The NFL Lines – Week 6
If I had suggested to you at any point in 2010 that in 2011 the Detroit Lions would be 5-0 and the Indianapolis Colts 0-5, would you have (a) laughed; (b) pointed and laughed; (c) rung you friendly bookmaker to get set at odds of around 80 kajillion to one; or (d) made a phone […]
Turf Heroes – Makybe Diva
As part of our excitement about the Sydney and especially Melbourne Spring Racing Carnivals and all that they entail, Making The Nut is pleased to bring you a ten-part ‘Turf Heroes’ series, where Cliff Bingham will look back fondly upon the great memories these champions thoroughbreds embedded in his mind. Part ten of the series […]
From The Couch: October 10
Image: Des The Dog: Welcome to Belmore, Des. No need for a haircut. Make yourself comfortable. Stay awhile. Here’s the keys. Lock the door when you’re done. In one of the most astonishing coups in rugby league history, Canterbury pinched premiership winning coach Des Hasler only days after he took Manly to the Grand Final. […]
The List: The Fourth Annual Top 50 (Part 2)
Here we are again. Another season done and dusted. After 201 games played by 472 players, I list the top 50. There will be arguments, there will be criticisms but this is the list of the top 50 players in the game in 2011. Players 50-26 25. Chris Houston (Newcastle, -) The Newcastle backrower made […]
The List: The Fourth Annual Top 50 (Part 1)
Here we are again. Another season done and dusted. After 201 games played by 472 players, I list the top 50. There will be arguments, there will be criticisms but this is the list of the top 50 players in the game in 2011. A quick note: The number in the bracket is where the […]
October 8 Racing Selections
Tips for this weekend cover the October 8 meetings at Caulfield (featuring the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas, the Group 1 Yalumba Stakes and the return of mighty mare Black Caviar in the Group 2 Schillaci Stakes) and Rosehill. Results for September 30 to October 2 meetings Invalid tips (due to scratchings and/ or track ratings […]
2011/12 Domestic Cricket Season Preview
The new domestic cricket season is upon us and here at Making the Nut, we are across every angle of state cricket in 2011/12. In this article, we’ll run the rule over all six state sides and speculate on their prospects for the coming season. We’ll also give you some names to watch out for […]
2011/12 NBL Season Preview
NBL season has arrived and the excitement among hoops fans is palpable with Patty Mills signing with Melbourne, Andrew Bogut a possibility of playing in Sydney, the Tigers and Crocs signing new coaches, the Breakers looking to defend their title and the Kings looking to avoid back-to-back spoons. Get the breakdown for the year right […]
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