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Thursday 25-11-04
Rugby Union
The Rugby World Cup Final replay is
on this weekend with both sides missing a number of
key players. The Wallabies have been pretty poor in
their last two matches and England are deservedly
strong favourites and have been well supported. The
Wallabies have lost half their backs from last weekend
and the understudies will need to produce some big
performance if they are to compete with the World
Champions.
However, the Poms are also without
plenty of their big names, most noticeably Johnny
Wilkinson who is still injured. The Kangaroos will
also need to rebound after losing to Great Britain
a fortnight ago and struggling past the amateurs from
France last week if they are to take out the Tri-Nations
final. The Kangaroos have been below par all series
and a couple of big names need to start producing
the goods if they are to stop Great Britain producing
another upset. Australia has been boosted by the return
of key playmaker Darren Lockyer and all the money
has been for them to turn the tables this weekend.
Cricket
The second test between Australia
and New Zealand starts in Adelaide tomorrow with the
Aussies ruling favourites after the Black Caps collapsed
dismally in Brisbane. Australia do look too good for
the Kiwis but the more sedate Adelaide Oval may be
more to the New Zealanders liking and the possible
return of Franklin may add a touch of bite to the
attack that allowed Glenn McGrath to score 61. But
unless rain comes, it is hard to see any result other
than another Aussie victory.
Premier League Soccer
Arsenal face a crucial test as they
look to stay in contact with leaders Chelsea when
they travel to Liverpool this weekend. Arsenal have
not been themselves of late while Liverpool are showing
signs of improvement under their new manager. Chelsea
should take care of Charlton and anything but a win
for Arsenal could see the Blues develop a small buffer.
Newcastle take on high flying Everton in what should
be another interesting clash. Everton have exceeded
all expectations after selling Wayne Rooney while
Newcastle recorded a much needed win over Palace last
weekend and this could be an important game in the
race for spots in Europe come the end of the season.
Boxing
Eric Morales defends his Super Featherweight
title against fellow Mexican Marco Antonio Berrera
in Las Vegas this weekend. This is their third bout
with it one win a piece after both fights went to
the judges decision. Their last two fights have been
entertaining encounters and while Morales deserves
to be favourite there has also been plenty of support
for Berrera.
Thursday December 2nd 2004
Soccer
Chelsea have pinched a small gap on
the champions Arsenal in the English Premiership and
will be keen to extend the gap leading into the busy
Christmas period. The Blues have been heavily supported
both straight out and in multis for their clash with
the hot and cold Newcastle this weekend.
Aston Villa has had support to maintain
their good record at home against Liverpool despite
a poor performance against Manchester city last week.
Everton has also had support against Bolton following
another solid performance last week.
Motor Racing
Marcos Ambrose will once again try
to sew up the V8 Supercar championship this weekend
in the final round at Eastern Creek. Ambrose basically
only needs to finish without any major problems to
secure the championship and there has been support
for a number of other competitors with some speculation
that Ambrose may take a cautious approach. The best
supported have been Greg Murphy, Mark Skaife and Russell
Ingall.
Miss World
While there are always plenty of
good sorts on the V8 Supercar grid, they will almost
certainly be overshadowed by the contestants at the
Miss World contest in China this weekend. Miss America
is favourite and has had support while there has also
been support for Miss Germany and Brazil at odds.
Miss Australia, Sarah Davies from Brisbane, has also
had good support and should be in with a very strong
chance. The girls from the South and Central American
countries have all had support and it isn't hard to
see why.
Cricket
After getting pumped by the Aussies
in the Test series, the Kiwis will be keen to fight
back strongly in the three game one day series which
starts on Sunday. The Kiwis are definitely a better
one day side and should be able to give the Aussies
a much tougher game than they could manage in the
tests. Veteran all rounder Chris Harris and Andre
Adams should bolster their fire power a little but
the Aussies do bring in the explosive Andy Symonds
who make the Aussies an even scarier prospect for
New Zealand. The Aussies are favourites and have been
the only team punters have wanted to back so far.
Thursday December 9th 2004
Cricket
The third and deciding one day game between Australia
and New Zealand is on at the Gabba on Friday and the
Aussies will be keen to send the Kiwis home without
any silverware. The Kiwis have showed a lot more fight
in the one day games than they did in the tests and
have given the Aussies very stern competition. The
Aussies have been very heavily supported in the first
two games and money has already started coming for
the Aussies for the third game. The Kiwis have been
good in the field but have struggled with the bat
and with the Aussies likely to produce their best
bowling attack, another upset does appear unlikely.
Soccer
The top of the table clash between Chelsea and
Arsenal in the Premier League is certainly one of
the highlights of the weekend's sports action. Chelsea
are flying and have looked near unbeatable in recent
games while Arsenal looked to have returned to form
with a couple of good wins. Arsenal are slight favourites
but Chelsea have to be a huge chance despite the Gunner's
imposing home record. Two of England's best derby
games also take place this weekend with the high flying
Everton taking on the improving Liverpool. Liverpool
have been well supported despite failing to put away
a below par Aston Villa last weekend. Villa take on
Birmingham in the second city derby and despite a
less than convincing performance last weekend, Villa
have been well backed to take care of Birmingham who
have been poor all season. But anything can happen
in derby games.
Golf
The Target World Golf Challenge is on this weekend
and some of the biggest names in Golf are taking part.
On paper, it does look like a shoot out between Tiger
Woods and Vijay who are probably the two best golfers
in the world at the moment. Woods is a slight favourite
over Singh but Singh has had one of the most successful
seasons ever had on the US PGA Tour. There are plenty
of other chances in the field with Padraig Harrington,
Davis Love and Chris Dimarco all in good form.
Boxing
Aussie Vic Darchinyan is preparing for his world title
fight against Columbian Irene Pacheco in Florida next
weekend. Both fighters are putting their undefeated
record on the line with Columbian Pacheco a strong
favourite to keep his alive. He has a sensational
record and while Darchinyan is an outstanding boxer,
Dacheco does deserve to be favourite.
Thursday December 16th 2004
Cricket
Pakistan gave Australia some early scares in the cricket
but the Aussies have fought back well on the back
of a brilliant innings by Justin Langer and are again
clear favourites to take out the first test. Sportingbet
is betting in the run on the cricket. In the Pakistan
hi-bat, there has been good support for opener Salman
Butt and veterans Inzamam Ul-Haq and Yousuf Youhana.
Yachting
The Sydney to Hobart is not far away and there is
a very impressive list of Yachts lining up for this
year's race. Konica Minolta and Skandia are fighting
for favouritism in the race for line honors but there
has also very good backing for Nicorette.
Soccer
In the English Premier League, Liverpool and Newcastle
meet this weekend in a must win game for both sides.
In recent seasons, they have battled each other for
the fourth Champion League spot but both will need
to get a major wriggle on if they are to be in the
mix this season. Aston Villa travel to the Riverside
to take on Middlesbrough and a host of their own former
players after an awful display in the second city
derby last weekend. Middlesbrough have been playing
very well and do deserve to be strong favourites.
Basketball
In the NBL this weekend, Townsville host Woolongong
tonight and the Crocodile's need a win to keep their
final's hopes alive. Woolongoong have been in good
form and the Croc's will need to be at their best
if they are to turn their season around.
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