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Thursday
April 14th 2005
AFL
There were plenty of surprises in the AFL last weekend
with a number of favourites rolled but all the early
money this week has been for the favourites to return
to the winners list. The Kangaroos have been well
supported to continue their unbeaten run on Friday
night against Collingwood, who recorded a much needed
win against Carlton last weekend.
Melbourne has been heavily supported for the flag
this week and have also come in for good support to
beat St. Kilda who were disappointing against the
Kangaroos last weekend. The Swans came in for good
support as outsiders last weekend to beat Brisbane
and punters have rallied to back them again to beat
Adelaide who also caused an upset last weekend rolling
Port in the Adelaide Showdown.
NRL
The NRL also saw its share of upsets last weekend
there does look to be some value there for punters
again this weekend. The Bulldogs have been well supported
against the Roosters on Friday night but there has
been a sprinkling of smart money to say the Roosters
can turn around their disappointing start to the season.
The Roosters did go down to the Raiders last weekend
but there were some encouraging signs to suggest a
win this weekend is not out of the question.
Canberra
remain undefeated but are outsiders again this weekend
as they travel to Manly, one of the other surprise
packets of the season so far. Manly got flogged by
St. George last weekend and Canberra may be the value
of the weekend. St. George recorded their first win
of the season last week and that may provide the impetus
for them to get their season back on track with a
few wins. Punters have been unable to split St. George
and the Broncos but St. George are at home and back
to full strength and that win may give them the confidence
to get over the top of the Broncos.
The
Waratahs take on the Brumbies in what is a very important
game for both sides final's chances. The Waratahs
are still sitting on top of the Super 12 ladder but
have lost their last two games and another Waratahs
mid season capitulation could be on the cards. The
Brumbies have lost their last three games and are
currently outside the top four but have shown time
and again they know how to produce wins at critical
times. The Brumbies are at home and they have been
the team punters have come for in early betting.
Soccer
The FA Cup Semi-Finals are on this weekend with Manchester
United and Arsenal ruling favourites to progress to
the final. Arsenal take on Blackburn who have struggled
this season but with little else to play for they
may be able to produce a surprise. United take on
Newcastle who have been experiencing significant internal
problems and it is hard to see them lifting to upset
United.
Entertainment
The AFL Footy Show's Screamers is back again this
year and tonight Russell Robertson from Melbourne
is going head to head with former West Coast star
Karl Langdon. Robertson has shown a bit of singing
talent and with Langdon's form largely unexposed at
this stage, Robertson is a clear favourite
Thursday
April 21st
2005
Rugby
League
The Rugby League representative season kicks off this
Friday night with the Aussies taking on New Zealand
in Brisbane. Australia have a class line up and do
look near unbeatable on paper, however New Zealand
has produced plenty of surprises in the past. All
the money has been for Kangaroos at this stage but
New Zealand are a very big price and if the Kangaroos
show any complacency, the Kiwis are more than capable
of causing an upset.
In the NRL, there has been some good support for Cronulla
against the Broncos with a number of Brisbane's players
having to back up from the test. In other games, St.
George has been well supported against the Roosters,
Melbourne has been well backed at the line against
Canberra and both North Queensland and Souths have
had support as outsiders.
AFL
Port Adelaide take on Geelong on Friday night at AAMI
Stadium and despite having a disappointing result
against Carlton last weekend, there has been plenty
of early money for the premiers to get their season
back on track. There has been good early money for
Melbourne to beat the Swans up at the SCG. Both sides
were very disappointing last weekend but Melbourne
were the flag favourites a week ago and their early
season form should not be discarded.
Essendon
take on Collingwood in the ANZAC Day clash at the
MCG and both sides are traveling poorly. Essendon
blew a big lead against Geelong last weekend while
Collingwood have been a little unlucky the last couple
of weeks. The early money has been for Collingwood
as outsiders but both sides are struggling to win
games.
Horse
Racing
Two Australian horses are shooting for greatness this
weekend when Elvstroem and Grand Armee take on the
world in the 2000m Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Sha Tin
in Hong Kong. Sportingbet will be offering fixed price
betting on the race as well as head to head betting
between the two Aussie horses. Grand Armee is Australia's
present weight for age champion following a number
of recent retirements and will be sure to give punters
a site in what is a top quality field. Elvstroem is
coming off the back off a sensational win in Dubai
to prove that the Aussie form will hold up on the
world stage and if he is allowed to get the same run
as he did in Dubai, Elvstroem could certainly salute
again.
Formula
One
The San Marino Grand Prix is on at Imola this weekend
and Fernando Alonso just retains favouritism after
winning the last two races over Michael Schumacher
who has been below par so far this season. Schumacher
and Ferrari do have a great record at Imola and if
their new car produces what is expected of it, then
this may be the best price seen about Schumacher for
the rest of the season. Alonso's form is sensational
and he would be a lot shorter if punters failed to
continue to support Schumacher who has rewarded so
often in the past. There has also been good money
for Melbourne winner Giancarlo Fisichella and McLaren
driver Kimi Raikkonen.
Thursday
April 28th 2005
NRL
The Broncos scored a come from behind win over the
Sharks last weekend and have been well supported to
roll this seasons surprise packet, Manly, at Lang
Park on Friday Night. The Broncos have lost Tonie
Carroll and Barry Berrigan to injury but punters have
still been keen to back them both straight out and
at the line.
The best backed side this week has clearly been St.
George who have attracted a number of large wagers
for their clash with the Tigers at Telstra Stadium.
The Tigers have been giant killers this season and
despite the wave of support for the Dragons must have
a chance.
In
other games there has been good support for Newcastle
against Canberra and Melbourne against Cronulla while
the Warriors and Parramatta have attracted support
as outsiders.
AFL
In the AFL, Carlton take on Hawthorn on Friday night
and punters have been unable to split the two sides
so far. Carlton opened the week as favourites but
Brendan Fevola's suspension and some money for the
Hawks has seen the market move to pick them.
The
Lions are currently sitting at the bottom of the ladder
but have had some support to beat Essendon who recorded
a solid win over the struggling Pies on Anzac Day.
Brisbane welcome back Jonathon Brown but he alone
will not be enough to get the Lions back on track
unless other senior players stand up alongside him.
Rugby Union
The Super 12 is reaching crunch stages and both the
Brumbies and Waratahs will be desperate to record
victories this weekend. The top of the table Waratahs
travel to Otago to take on the Highlanders this weekend
who have been in outstanding form, currently sitting
third on the ladder. The Waratahs will be desperate
to down the Highlanders to maintain their position
and hopefully a home final. The Brumbies have slipped
out of the top four and face a must win game against
fellow final's contenders, the Hurricanes. The Brumbies
are still without some key players and there has been
plenty of support for Wellington.
Basketball
The NBA finals series is in full swing and there are
games on both Friday and Saturday this week. On Friday,
the Houston Rockets take on the Dallas Mavericks at
Houston and the Rockets are returning home with a
2-0 lead. The Mavericks must win to get themselves
back in with a realistic hope of winning the series.
On Saturday, Detroit travel to Philadelphia having
won their first two games at home. Philadelphia have
had some support to turn the tables at home and get
back into the series.
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