Archive for June, 2014
Tattersall’s Tiara preview
It’s the last Group One of the season this Saturday with the running of the Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm. Chris Waller and Gai Waterhouse will be looking to add to their Group One tally, and both have multiple entries to help them do so. Chris Waller won this race last year with Red Tracer […]
The 2014 AFL Lines – Round 14
Can Essendon fan Cliff Bingham get past the ASADA saga and find some competent bets? Will Greg Oberscheidt even bother looking at the other eight games beyond the blockbuster between his Hawks and Collingwood? Will they talk less than 15 minutes of jive? Round 14 poses a multitude of questions…. If you are having difficulty […]
From The Couch: Round 14
State of Origin II – A New Dawn: This is the end. This is the end, my beautiful friend. The Doors are front and centre in all my thoughts about Origin II, New South Wales’ best chance to roll Queensland and end the domination in the better part of nine years. Sydney is buzzing. […]
The 2014 Willie M Medal: Round 14
It is hard to fathom why Jarrod Mullen is constantly presented as a State of Origin prospect at the start of every year only for him to play himself out by the time NSW selection rolls around. Mullen is an average first grader at best. He provides little leadership while his kicking game is far […]
Who would want to be an NRL coach?
There is no doubt about it – I would not want to be a coach in the NRL. The inspiration for this story came after I worked out that Newcastle and Wayne Bennett have only won 2 from 13 games this season. Despite this woeful start to the season, very little is saying about Bennett’s […]
2014 ANZ Championship – Preliminary Final Tip
The Melbourne Vixens have reached the ANZ Championship Grand Final, but who will meet them – the Queensland Firebirds or the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic? Ben Carbonaro previews the Preliminary Final.
Racing’s 2014 Kiss of Death – June 14
This week’s selections cover the June 14 meetings at Flemington and Ipswich.
Golden Points – NRL Round 14
Round 14 Preview Fri: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium: Souths, fresh from one of the bravest NRL victories seen in years, will have to continue their hot streak without their three Origin stars and the injured Dylan Walker. The Tigers will be without Farah and Woods, but have a great opportunity […]
The 2014 AFL Lines – Round 13
The phrase “We’re back, Mortimer!” really sums up the resurgence of Greg Oberscheidt and Cliff Bingham’s recommended bets in Round 12. A week is a long time in footy though – is their form temporary or permanent? If you are having difficulty listening using the audio player above click here AFL Lines Round 13 Results […]
From The Couch: Round 13
Tears and Fears in the Capital: It should have been a good week in Canberra – none other than the New York Times declared the city a hipster haven, a natural beauty, the place to be – but the free agents clearly haven’t read the piece with the Raiders’ recruitment plans in tatters after […]
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