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Aussies to dine out

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:35:10 +1000

As the second Test kicks off in Adelaide, anything other than a crushing Australian win inside four days will be a boilover of Danny Green proportions, says Christopher Thomas.

Karloo Mick has every chance

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:46:45 +1000

Third in last week's Miracle Mile, Karloo Mick backs up in the M.H. Treuer Memorial at 9.15 at Bankstown and will surely start a warm favourite, writes Andy Morris.

Mariners can sail into clear water

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:31:31 +1000

Central Coast Mariners can claim second spot in the A-League by beating Gold Coast United at Skilled Park, writes Andy Morris.

Australia v West Indies, Second Test Preview

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:56:06 +1000

Betting has Australia winning the Second Test against the West Indies comfortably. It may not be all one way going, writes Nick Tedeschi.

2nd Test preview by Damien Fleming

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:43:35 +1000

The Windies batsmen will enjoy the traditional lifeless pitch in the city of churches in the second Test match starting today. Plenty of runs on the menu for batsmen on both sides.

World Cup Draw: Seedings system is FIFA's latest blunder

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:12:25 +1000

Jamie Pacheco tells us why the seedings system ahead of Friday's World Cup draw is just the latest example of FIFA's "fuzzy thinking" and growing habit of making the rules as they go along.

Test Match Betting: Shane the substitute

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:08:16 +1000

Injury-prone Aussie Shane Watson has found himself a new role as an opening batsman. But is he really cut out for it and how long can he hold onto the number one slot in the batting order? Andrew Hughes investigates

Fifth ODI Betting, South Africa v England

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:25:07 +1000

England fans will be pleased with Andrew Strauss' side 2-1 up in the Series with just one match to go. What with Dale Steyn out and problems in the middle order the hosts look slightly vulnerable but once again the toss will be crucial, says Ed Hawkins.

La Liga Preview: Team A to beat Team B. No question.

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:58:13 +1000

In the aftermath of El Clasico, Tobias Gourlay has found lots to bet on. Hopefully the 13th round of La Liga will be lucky for him.

Life in the old slog yet

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:23:56 +1000

Many pundits are prepared to write off cricket's long-form game, but John Harms mounts a strong defence of the sport's oldest tradition.

First Warrnambool, but what's next?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:05 +1000

Racing Victoria's decision to ban jumps racing from 2011 could have dire consequences for flat racing, says Ben Asgari.

Cricket Betting: Gooch must win over England's engimas

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:54:02 +1000

Ralph Ellis approves the appointments of Graham Gooch as England's batting coach but wonders how some of the squad's more enigmatic talents will react to the former-captain's work ethic.

Aussie selectors need to get it right

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:59:43 +1000

Batsman Phil Hughes has found himself in a similar situation to the retiring Brad Hodge. Christopher Thomas says selectors should be careful in their approach to the young New South Welshman.

Slice and dice as Rudd pulls a wedgey

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:08:21 +1000

With the dust settling on a tumultuous month of sex scandal and leadership turmoil Frank Duval tries to sniff out the value.

Best Bet - 1st December

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:51:39 +1000

For the best bet of the week, take Montreal to beat Toronto in the NHL, writes Andy Morris.