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Thursday
May 4th 2006
AFL
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AFL
Round 6 is Rivalry Round so there will be some cracking
match-ups on the cards this week. On Saturday St Kilda
play the Bulldogs at the Telstra Dome. The Saints
went down by a point in controversial circumstances
last week and it will be a sign of a good team if
they can bounce back against the Dogs. The Dogs ended
their great start to the season with the first loss
against the Crows. The 'reality check' may serve to
refocus the team for the weeks ahead. In what is shaping
up to be a close betting market there has been support
for both teams at the line and margin, with one punter
investing $4,500 on St Kilda for the win at $1.90.
Adelaide
will come alive this Saturday when the local derby
is played out between the Crows and Port. The Crows
are coming off a comfortable 77 point win over the
Dogs last week and have also been the only team so
far to beat Collingwood. Port on the other hand has
lost twice at home, though have beaten both St Kilda
and the Swans on the road. In the betting the Crows
have had a lot of interest at this stage both straight
and both margin options. In the Port corner, one punter
has invested $10,000 on Port Adelaide to win at $3.35.
NRL Premiership Season
Last time the Kangaroos and Kiwis meet, the Kiwis
managed the upset and beat the Aussies on their home
turf. That match was one of the brightest days for
New Zealand Rugby League. The Kiwis head into the
match at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night as firm underdogs.
There is an injury cloud over their chief play maker
Benji Marshall and Sonny Bill Williams has recently
returned from a long injury layoff. For the Aussie
team they have some of the best attacking players
in the competition in the side, which will prove a
handful for the big Kiwi defense especially in the
second half. The Aussies have been well backed to
bounce back and win this match with punters finding
the margin options attractive at this stage. New Zealand
have not been without support with punters investing
on them to keep the 12 point start.
Super
14 Rugby
All eyes in the Super 14 will be on whether the Waratahs
or Crusaders finish as minor premiers, having the
chance to host the home final. This week the Tahs
are in Hamilton to take on the Chiefs on Saturday.
The boys from Waikato have shown that they are a good
team with many close results against the top placed
teams. They also have a strong scrum which will again
test the NSW front row. The Tahs are expected to name
the same side that beat the Highlanders last week
and will be looking for a big win to further their
chances of the home final. The Crusaders continue
their tour of South Africa. This Saturday they play
the Bulls in Pretoria. These two teams are the only
ones so far this season to beat NSW, the Bulls beat
them on their home ground. The Crusaders are coming
off a loss to the Stormers, who have a similar physical
style to the Bulls. The Crusaders will have to work
hard to avoid the set pieces, as the Bulls tight five
is one of the best in the competition. The Bulls are
still in the hunt for a place in the final series
and if they win this week end there are a very good
chance to make it. Visit the Sportingbet Website for
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half time for all matches that are played in Australia
& New Zealand.
Thursday
May 11th 2006
AFL
On Saturday the Demons host Fremantle at the MCG.
The Dockers are on the charge. They have been awarded
the win in Tasmania and are coming of the back of
a big win over their Perth rival the Eagles. The Demons
have found some form winning their last three matches
including the six point win over Geelong last week.
The corresponding match last year was a battle, which
is reflected in the betting with the support for each
team split.
The
Dogs travel to Adelaide to play Port on Sunday after
losing their last two matches. They will want to turn
around this streak so their season doesn't turn pear
shaped. Port have had a very indifferent season winning
two and losing four. Port will feel some advantage
heading into the home game as the Dogs haven't won
at AAMI in their past eight attempts. In the betting
the Dogs have been well supported to win on the road.
NRL
The NSW Rugby League City v Country clash is on this
Friday night in Dubbo. NSW Origin jerseys will be
on offer for a number of spots, especially in the
halves where there are 5 or 6 players aiming for 2
spots. The competition for spots extends to the front
row where injuries and poor form have opened the way
for new talent to show their skills. In the betting
the money has been for the City win at the moment
with little early support for the boys from the Country.
Super
14 Rugby
The Super 14 is reaching its climax this week end
with the four teams in the top four meeting each other
in the final round. On Friday night the number one
team the Crusaders host the number four team the Brumbies.
The Brumbies will be without the services of halfback
Gregan, first five Larkham and second five Giteau,
while the Crusaders will add Richie McCaw back into
the starting 15. The Brumbies will have all the work
to do if they are to beat the Crusaders and as an
added incentive, they can still be knocked out of
fourth spot if the they lose and the Sharks have a
big win against the Force.
On
Saturday night the Tahs who are number two on the
ladder host the Hurricanes who are number three. A
bonus point win for the Tahs will cement a home semi
final and if the Crusaders lose the Tahs can be minor
premiers. The Hurricanes are also playing for the
home semi finals. The Tahs will be looking to forget
last weeks loss and find some form heading into the
playoffs.
Thursday
May 18th 2006
AFL
The Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans are both
coming of strong wins. Last week the Dogs beat Port
by 76 and the Swans smashed the Tigers by 118. This
weeks game could be the match of the round with the
fourth placed Dogs against the fifth placed Swans
and while the match is being played in Sydney it will
be the Dogs home game. For the Swans their big name
players are starting to fire, which could prove a
problem for the vertically challenged Dogs. The Swans
will have to watch the quick midfield play of the
opposition, though if they control the play they will
be in with a good shot to win this one. In the betting
the punters are favouring the Swans to win this with
the support for the Bulldogs coming at the line.
By
all accounts the match between the Cats and the Pies
will be a thriller. Both teams are evenly matched
in the tall timber department and both have very dynamic
roving players. What could be the difference when
these two teams meet on Saturday is that the Cats
have had a slightly harder run so far this season,
so may have the guts to tough this one out.
NRL Premiership Season
Manly will head into their clash with the table topping
Storm as favourites. The Saturday fixture at Brookvale
Oval will be a test for the Storm team who will be
without a number of key players who are out through
injury and State of Origin duty. Manly will be without
Bell, Menzies and Kite, so will have similar problems
in player depth. The strong home ground advantage
will lift the Sea Eagles who haven't lost at home
against the Storm since 1999.
On
Sunday the Sharks travel to Telstra Stadium to play
the Dogs. Canterbury have been hit quite hard by Origin,
losing four of their most damaging ball runners. While
in the Sharks camp they have won their last four matches,
one against the Cowboys, and they are not affected
by Origin.
Super
14 Rugby
The Super 14 is reaching its climax this week end
with the four teams in the top four. The Waratahs
passed up a golden opportunity to host the Hurricanes
in their semi final match this week, though poor choices
cost them the chance. Now they will play in Wellington
on Friday night for their chance to play in their
second Super final. The Hurricanes did well limiting
the options for Rogers and putting pressure on the
inside backs last week, which has prompted a change
in backline positions for the Tahs.
The
Bulls can consider themselves lucky to make the finals
for a second successive year. Their big win against
the Stormers helped them make fourth on the ladder.
They come up against a Crusaders team that has seem
to have regained their form after their loss to the
Stormers. The Bulls lost to the Crusaders in the round
robin season and will need to play a lot tighter if
they are to make it any further this season.
Thursday
25th March 2006
Soccer
The Socceroos play their last game in Australia tonight
before traveling to Germany for the World Cup. They
play the current European Champions Greece who, despite
playing an away game, will have plenty of support
from the large Hellenic community in Melbourne. The
MCG will be at capacity when these teams meet, though
the Socceroos have been hit by some injuries with
both Tim Cahill and John Aloisi expected to miss the
match.
AFL
On Friday night Collingwood host the Western Bulldogs
at the MCG. The Pies are coming off a great win against
Geelong and will look to carry that form into this
weeks game. The Dogs season had started so well with
four straight wins though the wheels have fallen off
in recent weeks with losses to Sydney, Adelaide and
St Kilda. Still, this will be the match of the round
with a win for the Dogs elevating them into the top
four.
On
Sunday the Demons travel to Perth to play the Eagles
at Subiaco Oval. The Eagles have an impressive record
at home and they are in the sort of form that will
keep adding to that record. The size of the oval in
Perth suits the Eagles midfield players and it is
in this area of play the Demons need to be competitive
if they are to have a chance.
NRL
Friday night NRL action is in Newcastle when the Knights
host the Dragons. The Knights have turned around last
seasons poor start to be leading the competition.
The Dragons have so far failed to deliver on pre-season
expectations and are currently sitting in ninth spot.
The Dragons have a very good record in Newcastle,
winning three of the last four meetings there. There
is still be an injury cloud over Danny Buderus and
considering the Dragons history in Newcastle there
could be an upset on the cards.
On Sunday afternoon Penrith take on the Storm at Olympic
Park. There are a number of Storm players backing
up from Origin, with QLD star Greg Inglis and NSW
star Matt King both expected to start for the Victorians.
Penrith have won their last two games, though will
struggle to match it with the joint competition leaders
who will be very dangerous out wide.
Super 14 Rugby
On Saturday, the first Super 14 final will be played
between the Canterbury Crusaders and the Wellington
Hurricanes. The Hurricanes have found their form at
the right end of the season, beating last years finalists
NSW twice to make it to the finals. The Crusaders
have been the form team all season, only suffering
one loss to the Stormers. The Crusaders will head
into the match as favourites with the only chance
for the Hurricanes snatching victory being if they
can find space in the midfield for Tana Umaga and
Ma'a Nonu, which will be difficult to find because
of the roving Richie McCaw.
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