Archive for September, 2012
An update from the EPL
Six weeks into the season and things are interesting already. The English Premier League is just that kind of beast – from day one there are highlights, headlines and heaps of ego – but we seem to be settling down into some kind of routine as the match days keep flying by. Before the season […]
The Top 50 Players in the NRL (Part 1)
For the fifth year, Making The Nut presents the top 50 players in the NRL. Rankings are based on contribution and performance at club level in 2012 though rep performances are noted. The performance of the team is also strongly considered. A quick note: The number in the bracket is where the player finished last […]
September 28 to 30 Racing Selections
Tips for this weekend cover the Friday night meeting at Moonee Valley (featuring the Group 2 Mior Stakes and Group 2 Bill Stutt Stakes), the Saturday meeting at Rosehill (featuring the Group 2 Stan Fox Stakes and Group 2 Shannon Stakes) and the Sunday meeting at Caulfield (featuring the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes). […]
The AFL Lines – Grand Final
The Crows were gallant; the Magpies less so. Nonetheless, only two sides can take centre stage on the last Saturday in September. The Hawks are seemingly repaying the faith of so many who had them pegged among the premiership favourites before the season began, while the Swans have been staring the naysayers squarely in the […]
The NFL Lines – Week 4
The Niners lost for the first time in 2012, the Saints keep on losing and the refereeing (hopefully) reached its nadir in the Seahawks-Packers Monday Night Football game. With the contenders and pretenders slowly identifying themselves, Nick Tedeschi and Cliff Bingham jump into their preview of week four. CB I’d go for a lengthy preamble […]
Almanac: Storm v Sea Eagles
In the end it was money that stopped me. Travelling interstate to watch the boys battle out their prelim had looked the goods… but was a dream eventually dashed by harsh fiscal reality. Between airfares, cabs, tickets and hotel room to crash in – not to mention beer money – I figured on being out […]
The Early Line: Grand Final
Betting in the 2012 NRL Grand Final between Canterbury and Melbourne opened pick 'em but some strong support for the Storm has seen them firm to 1.5-point favourites. Both teams enter this off three straight covers, though Canterbury were the top cover team this year. No real betting situations stand out though the Storm are […]
From The Couch: Finals Week 3
Image: Save Dave: It was with a great deal of sadness and anger that I read last week that David Stagg may be considering an early retirement because he has been unable to secure a contract. This would be an absolute travesty, an indictment on the game. David Stagg is what rugby league is all […]
Monday Milestone: Simply the Best
In the spirit of the finals, during September the Monday Milestone will examine some of the great moments in NRL finals history. Here is the Grand Final edition. This Week in History: 1989, Winfield Cup Grand Final The Canberra Raiders rally from 12-2 down with two late tries to defeat the Balmain Tigers in extra […]
September 22 Racing Selections
Tips for September 22 cover the meetings at Caulfield (featuring the Group 1 Underwood Stakes), Randwick (featuring the Group 1 George Main Stakes) and Morphettville. Final report card for 2011 and revised rules for 2012 tips Results for September 15 selections Tips which were either scratched, outside the prescribed track conditions or too short in […]
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