Full Tilt Poker was, to quote Obi Wan Kenobi, a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Under the stewardship of Howard Lederer and his squishy sidekick, Ray Bitar, Full Tilt Poker was a company that was, at best, horribly managed or at worst – according to the US Department of Justice – a criminal enterprise. … Read more
A capacity field of 20 will line up in this Saturday’s $3 million Group One Doncaster Mile. Chris Waller takes six into the race including last year’s winner Sacred Falls as he looks to go back-to-back, and claim his fourth Doncaster Handicap. In fact, that was Sacred Falls’ last win but he does go into … Read more
As we wait for season 2011 to get underway, the Making The Nut team will take a look back over the last 20 years to name the 20 best players at all sixteen teams. Merged teams will take account of both clubs pre-merger and the only rule is that a player must have played at … Read more
The NRL Should Apologise: The NRL should apologise to Brett Stewart and Manly. The inconsistency shown in penalties handed out to Brett Stewart in 2009 and then Todd Carney, and more tellingly, Benji Marshall, has been absurd and the justification for same ludicrous. Brett Stewart is a player with a good record of behaviour who was … Read more
Dear Andrew Demetriou, Word on the street is that you are contemplating an expansion of the AFL finals series from a final eight to a final ten for the 2012 season. Before you make such a momentous (and potentially foolhardy) decision, how about a trip back in time to finals formats past, such that the … Read more
n the spirit of the finals, during September the Monday Milestone will examine some of the great moments in NRL finals history. This Week in History:1998, NRL Grand Final qualifierOn the back of fullback Paul Carige’s efforts, Parramatta relinquish an 18-2 lead, ultimately going down to Canterbury in extra time. “Look, I was just trying … Read more
The boys both posted a profit last week and are approaching parity for the season to date. Can the boys get into the black for 2016 via Round 4? Results – Round 3GO – 5 units bet, gross return of 5.75 units, 0.75 units net profitCB – 6 units bet, gross return of 7.65 units, … Read more
As we wait for season 2011 to get underway, the Making The Nut team will take a look back over the last 20 years to name the 20 best players at all sixteen teams. Merged teams will take account of both clubs pre-merger and the only rule is that a player must have played at … Read more
As we wait for season 2011 to get underway, the Making The Nut team will take a look back over the last 20 years to name the 20 best players at all sixteen teams. Merged teams will take account of both clubs pre-merger and the only rule is that a player must have played at … Read more
I occasionally wonder with some awe how Steve Robilliard has managed to avoid being committed to a facility for the mentally infirm. To me it defies belief and reason that he has managed to remain not only a professional of the highest order but non-institutionalised and seemingly a fully functioning citizen of society. He has … Read more