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EYE-BALL Opinion – Free-to-Air TV and NRL Broadcasts – it’s definitely not about pleasing the fans -
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Title: - Free to Air TV and NRL Broadcasts - - it’s definitely not about pleasing the fans - | Author: EYE-BALL Opinion | 4th May 2013 | |
The question has been asked many times – why are pay-for-view games not replayed on free-to-air, when pay-for-view have the rights to replay free-to-air games? Since pay-for-view became available in Australia in 1995, each new broadcast deal for the major sporting codes in Australia has seen free-to-air broadcasts lose ground to the benefit of pay-for-view broadcast rights. Foxtel [pay-for-view] broadcast the NRL games using their infrastructure and other resources. ‘Channel 9′ then purchase the rights off Foxtel for the free-to-air NRL games – yet under the current legislation free-to-air have first right of refusal on all NRL premiership matches. The NRL’s first responsibility should be to the game and the fans, and for fans not to be able to see their team play every week, be it live or on replay, is the NRL horse-trading the game for more money rather than looking after the fans. As a result the game does suffer. This issue has been like a bugg-up-my-ass for years – in the modern era where televised sport becomes the lifeblood of remote and local communities, one would think both the NRL and the free-to-air broadcaster would be looking to do right by the fans as a first option. Three premiership games out of eight every weekend does not favour the fans or the game. At a minimum the right to replay all NRL premiership games should be available to the free-to-air broadcaster. To this scenario – the latest new NRL broadcast contracts were negotiated in late 2012. Foxtel and Channel 9 agreed to pay $1.025 billion over 5 years for joint broadcast rights. One could reasonably have expect the new supposedly improved and savvy NRL CEO, and with the expansion of Channel 9 channels looking for late night programing that would be most profitable with advertisers, would have been looking for ways to appease fans and give the game back to the fans. With the disappointment of not being able the see the NRL Round 6 game between the ‘Storm’ and ‘Rabbitohs’ free-to-air either live or on replay, I contacted Channel 9 via their ‘ninemsn’ on-line contact link. That contact is copied below:
The following response came a day later:
You note that the letter was not forwarded on to the relevant contact – but sent back with ‘freetv’ links, and only a physical address and phone number contacts for Channel 9. I then wrote to my local NRL broadcast affiliate WIN Network and received the following response:
This response also did not answer my question apart for the obvious that the pay-for-view games were not available to Channel 9 and its affiliate networks for broadcast. The question raised was about the ‘WHY’. I followed up and contacted the WIN Network executive who wrote the letter late last week. During that conversation the following was stated -
Some free-to-air and pay-for-view history: For some years the free-to-air sport broadcast content in Australia for major International and Domestic sporting events has slowly been transferred to pay-for-view – all with Government Legislation to allow it to happen. The 2013 ‘Masters Golf’ tournament was picked up by the 10 Network, but the British Open last year, and this year was and will be broadcast on pay-for-view only. Both these International events have equal footing and prestige in Golfing circles. Why one and not the other? Australian golfers have won the British Open numerous times ,and it was only Adam Scott’s victory this year that saw an Australian as a winner of the Masters. The British Open has prime time advantages for Australian broadcasters and advertisers when compared with the Masters early morning starts. The 2010 Anti-Siphoning list drawn up by the Federal Government included the following events under Golf: – link to full sport/event anti siphoning list
When Pay-for-view first came to Australia, Australia Sport was a protected species as was a number of International sporting events. The legislation for ‘anti-siphoning’ laws comes under Senator Conroy’s portfolio – and perhaps no more need be said. There was a report submitted by the Federation of Australian Commercial Television Stations published in 2001 – linked here – that was in response to an investigation by the Australian Broadcasting Authority [ABA] into the events on the anti-siphoning list. The ABA final 2001 report can be read here … This ABA report gives some history of the before arrangements relating to deals between pay-for-view and free-to-air broadcasters in the period before the anti-siphoning ‘list of events’ became a part of the legislation. However – even before this ‘list of events’ became Law in 2006, some original laws pertaining to the anti-siphoning were introduced in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 . The 2006 list outlined all events that were protected in favour of free-to-air broadcasters – i.e. they had first refusal. The 2006 ‘list’ can be read in full detail here … The Department of Broadband, Communications, and Digital economy, Senator Conroy’s portfolio, has its own history of the Anti-Siphoning laws and amendments. Linked here … In a media release from Senator Conroy in Nov 2010 – the following text was published …
The question remains against all the right of refusal entitlements – why have Channel 9 not availed themselves to the NRL premiership games as the Legislation provides for – either on a replay basis, or in terms of the right to broadcast more NRL games live on free-to-air? Have Foxtel outsmarted Channel 9 in negotiations with the NRL as the WIN Network executive suggested? Or – is it a case that financial issues exist that make Channel 9 beholding to Foxtel to retain the very lucrative NRL broadcasts? Does Channel 9 kowtow to Foxtel on the deal with the NRL – and if so … does this breach the intent of the anti-siphoning Legislation when other National free-to-air broadcasters want to be able to compete for the NRL rights? Could it also be that the exclusive rights to the live ‘State of Origin’ broadcast on Channel 9 is the trade-off giving Foxtel rights to 5 of the 8 NRL games available for broadcast week to week? Whatever – the NRL have the last say on what deal they want in place to protect and administer the game – why have they allowed the free-to-air replay of pay-for-view games to not be available to Channel 9 for replay broadcast? It would seem the fans are not the NRL’s first consideration. The more we let big business encroach on our sporting events for profit – the less live broadcast we will get. Look at where the ARU game has gone. The flip side of this equation measures up as well – without the pay-for-view broadcasters in the game, the money filtering through to the players would only be a fraction of the current levels. So many large business’s made a living off the NRL premiership – sponsors put up hard-earned money to be a part of the game. The big profits come from the broadcast players and with Foxtel pretty much the only player in the market in Australia – they get the code without having to bid against any genuine competition. All the fans want is to be able to watch their team every week – live or on replay – that should not be too much to ask. This is an ongoing story and NRL fans deserve a better deal and should have their say. Please use the links below to write to your Local Federal Member(s) and/or Senator(s) to voice your opinions.
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EYE-BALL’s “SNOOP POOP” on – NRL 2013: – NRL 2013: Round 7 – Rabbitohs [20] defeat Manly [12] -
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- 8th Mar – NRL 2013: Week 1 – Game 2 – SeaEagles [22] defeat Broncos [14] - - 7th Mar – NRL 2013: Week 1 – Game 1 – Rabbitohs [28] defeat Roosters [10] - 2nd Feb – Women journalist writing about Men’s Sport – they had better be good - - July 5th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 and Series Review - June 25th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 Preview - June 13th: – NSW SOO Coach – A Dirty Stinkin’ RAT … - June 7th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 2 Preview - May 24th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 1 Review - May 21st: – 2012 State of Origin Preview – Game 1 To see more EYE-BALL Snoop-Poop posts: |
Title: - NRL 2013: Round 7 - - Rabbitohs [20] defeat Manly [12] - | Author: EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop | 26th Apr 2013 | |
It was a war of attrition – Manly’s uncompromising in your face defense, the Rabbits held their ground with equally resolute defence, but Manly are experts at the intimidation tactics and it is a detriment to their game. Coach Geoff Toovey has his players of a mould to show no quarter, and this defense intensity lends itself opportunities for teams to find weakness’ in other areas. For mine – it is just up to teams to exploit the compressed defence and take advantage of this singular motive Manly tend to play with – that is to try their best to physically hurt the other players. No doubt – this game was by far the best of the season and the intensity never died. When it seemed all was lost when Manly trailed 20-0 with 15 to go – you just knew South’s were still vulnerable – the crowd stayed and willed the home team for a fight back and it came to make for an exciting finish. The fans watching TV wanted a Souths victory – nobody really likes Manly – even their own fans have a ‘hick’ like love hate relationship with their team – parochial to the end, but equally willing to bag their team when they disappoint. Manly’s ‘Brookvale’ is the new coliseum and this clash of the Titans was fitting for the occasion. Other teams should dread the ‘hurt’ they will feel whenever they visit. Manly are viewed by many as the ‘grubs’ in the competition – nothing they do on the field is done without the intention to try to hurt the opposition player. That is not footy in the true sense. Their intensity in the gang tackle will seriously hurt a player at some point – it is not matched by any other team. Footy is a physical contest – and players do get hurt – but Manly take that probability to another level. There were four (4) incident reports against Manly players coming out of the game. There is another that escaped the referees that will most likely be placed on report as well. Two of the charges belong to Fa’aoso and committed on the same player [Inglis} for the same breach – a spear tackle. Matai’s swinging arm is his trademark and the intent in this tackle may have bene to strike the ball but the player has to be responsible for when aggression goes wrong. He has to get a long stint – that swinging arm could kill someone if he gets it wrong and he has enough form to give him a Les Boyd type suspension. Brett Stewart took a cheap shot as he lifted an elbow on the Rabbits winger and he should also get a week or two. It all just shows a ‘grub’ mentality and the image of Watmough puling out his old fella to have a piss in public when the camera’s were rolling in a premiership after party a few years ago give evidence to the culture within the club. Hope all these reports get the players responsible sent down big time – every one was a cheap shot. The most hated player in the Manly forward pack is Watmough – and again tonight was amongst the chief offenders in the niggle factor with the work he does in the wrestle and on the ball stuff. He can be a gifted player and to see him go that way stains his natural talents. Whenever he plays SOO he has been found wanting at that next level – if he had an attitude like Burgess, Webkie, Petro, or some other player who just worked hard in defence and attack without the niggle – his chances of making a difference at the higher level would be improved. He just gives away cheap penalties and it cost his team. I take nothing away from the intensity of tonight’s game, they are a side that make you earn the win and their intimidation tactics wins them a lot of games. Playing that type of game can have its drawbacks … backing up the following week and the next … and the next … players get injured or begin to carry injuries into games. Manly have a habit of losing to lower ranked teams and to look for a reason you have to consider how they play their football on a physical level. Souths proved they are the real deal this season and the next time these two teams meet – Manly will be out for revenge and Souths will again be out to prove themselves. We’ve been blessed with some stella performances in these first seven rounds. The top-tier of this competition has already established itself – Storm, Rabbits, Manly, and Easts … Before the season started I would have said the Bulldogs would have been in that four … but after six rounds they sit at the bottom of the table. These four teams have set a high bar for all the other teams and I can’t see any other team breaking into a top four spot.
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EYE-BALL’s “SNOOP POOP” on – NRL 2013: Week 1 – Game 2 – SeaEagles [22] defeat Broncos [14] -
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- 7th Mar – NRL 2013: Week 1 – Game 1 – Rabbitohs [28] defeat Roosters [10] - 2rd Feb – Women journalist writing about Men’s Sport – they had better be good - - 18th Jan - Beyond the Lance Armstrong Confession - - 8th Jan 2013 – The Shane Warne on-field Episode - - July 5th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 and Series Review - June 25th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 Preview - June 13th: – NSW SOO Coach – A Dirty Stinkin’ RAT … - June 7th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 2 Preview - May 24th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 1 Review - May 21st: – 2012 State of Origin Preview – Game 1 To see more EYE-BALL Snoop-Poop posts: |
Title: - NRL 2013: Week 1 – Game 2 - - SeaEagles [22] defeat Broncos [14] - | Author: EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop | 8th MAr 2013 | |
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Broncos mistake rate in the 2nd half under pressure skyrocketed. Hodges had a shocker 2nd half – Prince was also lacking in defence … the forward pack were done at the 65th minute after Manly had rushed to a 22-14 lead. They put on 16 pts in five minutes and had two ot three other try’s pulled back. If you were a Bronco’s fan it was woeful. Snoop Poo’s – Best on Field -
Snoop Pop’s – Worst on Field -
Coach Griffin had better work out his halves combo – Prince at Five-eight does not have the defence and Foran showed him up all night. Wallace was also out of sorts with errors in the 2nd half when the team was under pressure. Norman the other half in the mix played full-back and was pedestrian safe. But it was the forwards who let them down badly with their poor 2nd half performance under Manly pressure. Manly deserved winners – Broncos will struggle to make the 8 on tonight’s performance. Manly are top 8 contenders. Link to NRL Match report, match stats, and video highlights …
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EYE-BALL’s “SNOOP POOP” on – NRL 2013: Week 1 – Game 1 – Rabbitohs [28] defeat Roosters [10] -
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- 2rd Feb – Women journalist writing about Men’s Sport – they had better be good - - 18th Jan - Beyond the Lance Armstrong Confession - - 8th Jan 2013 – The Shane Warne on-field Episode - - July 5th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 and Series Review - June 25th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 Preview - June 13th: – NSW SOO Coach – A Dirty Stinkin’ RAT … - June 7th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 2 Preview - May 24th: – 2012 State of Origin – Game 1 Review - May 21st: – 2012 State of Origin Preview – Game 1 To see more EYE-BALL Snoop-Poop posts: |
Title: - NRL 2013: Week 1 – Game 1 - - Rabbitohs [28] defeat Roosters [10] - | Author: EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop | 7th MAr 2013 | |
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There is no way Mitchell Pearce retains the State of Origin half-back position on tonight’s performance up against his main opposition. The match was highly entertaining and the Rabbitohs are a top four team this early in the season. Their forward pack looks more consolidated and played for 80 minutes which was a failing last season. They were clinical and merciless – the Roosters were outclassed across the paddock and so undisciplined for a first grade side … silly stupid penalties that allowed Souths out of their 22 so many times.
SBW [Williams] had a very quite reintroduction and he will realise that his comeback in a team like the Roosters will be hard work all season. Snoop Poo’s – Best on Field -
Snoop Pop’s – Worst on Field -
There were many Rabbitohs players who out performed their opposite number – the only Rooster’s players to hold their head up were Kenny-Dowal and Jennings. A comprehensive performance by the Rabbits and if they keep up this form Crowe will be upping the price for his shares. Link to NRL Match report, match stats, and video highlights …
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EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop on – Rugby League under threat – Do referees have too much influence -
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Title: – Rugby League under threat – - Do referees have too much influence - | Author: EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop | 16th sep 2012 | |
That comment proved correct when in two Friday night games in round 23, both the Broncos and Tigers were punished with game losses on the back of video ref’s calls. Last Friday night Manly and Cowboys played a final for the right to play in the preliminary final round. The loser was eliminated and during the game there was not one mistake, but there were two controversial calls that advantaged Manly and allowed then to break from a tight game to win comfortably. Bad calls have always been a part of Rugby League and it is these calls that make fans so passionate. The NRL just signed a $billion+ deal and with that type of money now invested in the game – the Game has no right to allow mediocrity from referees who have the power to dictate the outcome of games. I again refer to another incident in the same Friday night game when a penalty in the third minute of the game was awarded. The lead up was a set from Canberra when perennial Manly grub Watmough prolonged in a 5th tackle on halfway. It deserved a penalty – yet when Manly were under pressure and on their 10 meter line in the immediate kick chase after that fifth tackle – a similar tackle was penalised against the Cowboys early in the tackle count. From that penalty and the next set of six, Manly score. The point being that the call on both those tackles was subjective and in the hands of Referees – with two referees on the field, one man’s opinion may have been harsher than the other – this is where the crackdown needs to happen. Ref Hayne gave the Manly penalty – was he in charge of the ruck when Watmough made his indiscretion that went unpunished. Had Cowboys received the penalty on half-way – who is to say that it would not have been Cowboys who scored first and the whole context of the game changes from the 4th minute. This is the area of the game that needs to be looked at. Penalties lead to tries and it has been shown all season that back to back sets are the highest precursor of factors that lead to tries. Players are allowed to lay around the play the ball and then get penalised for the same infringement at other periods of the game. The Ruck: This is the single area where most penalties are generated. Why not look at this area and try to define what is too much when it comes to ‘slowing the play the ball’. When a team gets a roll on and is allowed quick play the balls, retreating defences are often caught off-side and called out of the play. So the coaches drill their players to slow down the play the ball and are happy to yield the penalty so defensive lines can reset from the ensuring penalty. It is the lesser of two evils in a defensive line. If the query Is in the ‘time’ between when a player is deemed to be ‘held’ and when he plays the ball – the solution for a coach is easy – he just says put more defensive players on top of the ball runner and have them peel off individually. A Fer can’t penalised that! If the rule was a count of say ’3 or 4′ by the referee from the time he calls ‘held’ – and if the ball carrier was not attempting to play the ball at the end of that time count – then the penalty is automatic – that then gives no excuse for the arbitrary call from referees depending on their interpretation of the speed of the play the ball. Coaches knowing the rule is standardised – then has to adjusts its defensive response to comply to the rule interpretation. This ‘ruck’ area is the single most contentious area in the game – the scrums were previously, and the rule was changed to whoever feeds the scrum now gets the ball. Scrums are no longer a part of our game in the context of what they represented before the rule changers. That is sorry for the game and has made the game more predictable. Hookers are not required to be skilled anymore – they are now dummy-halves and that is a completely different skill set. Over a season – 1000′s of ref’s calls have a direct impact on the result of a game. It is time for the League to do something about the ‘Ruck’ and take the poor and inconsistent decisions out of the game. What is seen as a penalty in the first 10 min’s or so when Ref;s are trying to stamp their efforts on the game – is not penalised in the back-end of a game. Markers standing square in midfield – is somewhat not an issue when teams are defending near their own line. The ball carrier playing the ball with his foot touching the ball is seen as important in some games but overlooked in others. The number of examples are numerous and if League wants to keep its fans – it has to get the important calls 100% right. For a referee’s call to have the influence it now has on the result of a game, it only opens the League up to all types of claims of rigging and team favouritism.
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EYE-BALL’s Rookie Bookie on – Weekend Preview – 14th – 16th Sep -
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Latest ‘Rookie Bookie Updates:
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Title: - Weekend Preview – 14th – 16th Sep - | Author: Rookie Bookie |14th Sep 2012 | |
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Last Weekend Bet Results:
The Rugby Championship: 0 interest is now a dead series, not much more than academic or trials. AFL – Finals Week 2: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
The Weekends Forecast:
Critical stats West Coast Eagles v Collingwood Magpies -
Adelaide Crows v Fremantle Dockers –
NRL Finals Week 1: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
The Weekends Forecast:
Critical Stats – Previous Match ups.
Betting Summary:
This Weekend:
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EYE-BALL’s Rookie Bookie on – Weekend Preview – 7th – 9th Sep -
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Title: - Weekend Preview – 7th – 9th Sep - | Author: Rookie Bookie |3rd Sep 2012 | |
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A Decision Tree (for both NRL and AFL) Each team now must win a minimum of 3 matches to win the comp. If a team finishing in top 4 loses in week one, they go through to grand final only by winning in weeks 2 and 3. If there was an easy match, (most predictable), odds would skew. That is how markets are framed. Manly and Storm in NRL, while Hawthorn and Sydney?? are now predicted to fight out the Grand Final. I can’t see it. I would need at least $7 on any of those to get interested. For positions 5 to 8 I would require about $15 to get interested. The bookies percentages influence all of this, including outstanding bets. I am now interested in match play, more than eventual winner. The Rugby Championship: 0 interest is now a dead series, not much more than academic or trials. AFL – Finals Week 1: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
The Weekends Forecast:
Critical stats Hawthorn v Collingwood –
Adelaide v Sydney –
West Coast Eagles v North Melbourne Kangaroos -
Geelong v Fremantle –
NRL Finals Week 1: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
The Weekends Forecast:
Critical Stats – Previous Match ups.
Betting Summary:
This Weekend: Post after Wednesday with knowledge of injuries, judiciary and live prices
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EYE-BALL’s Rookie Bookie on – Weekend Preview – 31st Aug – 2nd Sep -
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Title: - Weekend Preview – 31st-2nd Sep - | Author: Rookie Bookie |31st Aug 2012 | |
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Last Weekend Bet Results:
AFL Round 20
NRL Round 23
The Rugby Championship: 0 interest is now a dead series, not much more than academic or trials. AFL – Round 23: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
The Weekends Forecast:
GrandFinal Betting: In essence Hawthorn far too short. Top Four Betting
Betting on the Minor Premiership
AFL -The Race for the Flag: Sydney Swans –
Hawthorn –
Adelaide –
Collingwood –
West Coast Eagles –
North –
Geelong –
Fremantle –
NRL Round 25: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
The Weekends Forecast:
Grand Final Winner:
Top Four Market;
The Money End of the Season Bulldogs –
Storm –
Souths –
Manly –
Cowboys –
Sharks –
Broncos –
Tigers –
Raiders –
Titans –
Knights –
After Round 24 Finals Prediction: Therefore in week 1
After Round 23 Finals Prediction: Therefore in week 1
Betting Summary:
This Weekend:
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EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop on – NRL Round 25 – Points galore and The Run Home …
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Title: – NRL Round 25 – - Points galore & The Run Home continues - | Author: EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop | 28th Aug 2012 | |
The ‘run home’ below is from Round 20 – 26. The Predictions for each round are made with a (W) or (L) indicator and the ladder points are updated after each round with [bold] points indicating an incorrect selection.
Snoop-Poops ‘The Run Home’ – with thanks to Rookie Bookie …
The final 8 would then be: (Use Last Number after adjustments [in bold] for incorrect picks in Rounds 20-25 results.)
Round 21:
Round 22:
Round 23:
Round 24:
Round 25:
Round 25 Comment: Next week – the interest is in three teams vying for 7th and 8th place – and the three teams vying for 3rd and 4th place, see above for predictions. Rookie Bookie plans to update his weekend’s wrap on Friday.
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EYE-BALL’s Rookie Bookie on – Weekend Preview – 24th – 27th Aug -
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Title: - Weekend Preview – 24th – 27th Aug - | Author: Rookie Bookie |23rd Aug 2012 | |
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Last Weekend Bet Results:
Therefore 3.175 less stake 2.5 represents 22.5 positive index points. My wager on Adelaide Crows to win minor premiership is highly likely worthless given their shock loss to Brisbane Lions. AFL Round 20
NRL Round 23
The Rugby Championship:
Round 2
AFL – Round 22: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
The Weekends Forecast:
Auto Regressive Odds Appraisal: (likely grand final appearance – grand final win, a dynamic momentum approach)
Top Four Betting
Final 8 Betting
Betting on the Minor Premiership
Wooden Spoon
AFL -The Race for the Flag: Sydney Swans –
Hawthorn –
Adelaide –
Collingwood –
West Coast Eagles –
North –
Geelong –
Fremantle –
NRL Round 25: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
The Weekends Forecast:
Auto Regressive Odds Appraisal: (likely grand final appearance – grand final win, a dynamic appraisal)
Top Four Market;
Top Eight Market;
Wooden Spoon (most regular season losses);
The Money End of the Season Bulldogs –
Storm –
Souths –
Manly –
Cowboys –
Sharks –
Broncos –
Tigers –
Raiders –
Titans –
Knights –
After Round 24 Finals Prediction: Therefore in week 1
After Round 23 Finals Prediction: Therefore in week 1
Betting Summary:
This Weekend:
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EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop on – NRL Round 23 & 24 – Points galore and The Run Home …
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Aug 13th: – Olympics Comment Part III – Sports Minister Kate Lundy and her Gender Equality - Aug 10th: – The Fastest Man ALive – Usain Bolt – an Olympic Legend - Aug 8th: – Olympics Comment Part II – The Gold Medal Drought - Aug 7th: – Olympics Comment & NRL Round 22 – Points galore & The Run Home continues - July 30th: - NRL Round 21 – Upsets galore – The Run Home … July 28th: – NRL’s Parramatta are Delusional – Comparing Ricky Stuart with Jack Gibson!!! July 20th: The NRL’s Bronco’s Final Hopes – - Round 20 Report – Defence OK – Attack pathetic!!! July 5th: - 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 and Series Review June 25th: - 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 Preview June 13th: NSW SOO Coach – A Dirty Stinkin’ RAT … June 9th: June 8th: The Darcy/Monk Facebook Photos … June 7th: 2012 State of Origin – Game 2 Preview May 28th: May 24th: 2012 State of Origin – Game 1 Review May 21st: 2012 State of Origin Preview – Game 1 To see more EYE-BALL Snoop-Poop posts: |
Title: – NRL Round 23 & 24- - Points galore & The Run Home continues - | Author: EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop | 21st Aug 2012 | |
Snoop-Poops ‘The Run Home’ – with thanks to Rookie Bookie …
The final 8 would then be: (Use Last Number after adjustments [in bold] for incorrect picks in Rounds 21-24 results.)
Round 21:
Round 22:
Round 23:
Round 24:
Round 24 Comment: If you recall – I made some predictions that Ref’s calls will be the difference between teams making the eight and missing out. Well last Friday night – [Round 24] – both Broncos and Tigers were on the end of two very bad video Ref calls in their respective matches against the Storm and Bulldogs. Both teams lost by a point in the final result – but not before the visitor teams benefited from pathetic decisions that allowed tries that should never have been allowed. This is what was being referred to – a Team and Club’s season coming down to a Ref’s bad call as to whether they make the finals. Should never happen – if referees were liable for their mistakes – perhaps an appeal process … but the Clubs have to wear it or cop a $10,000 fine if they speak out. This in the age of professionalism. There are two rounds to go and how many more referee decisions are fans going to have to live with?
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EYE-BALL’s Rookie Bookie on – Weekend Preview – 17th – 20th Aug -
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Latest ‘Rookie Bookie Updates:
GI Index Performance: Value of INDEX: Links to previous Posts: 2012:
To see more EYE-BALL ‘Rookie Bookie’ posts: |
Title: - Weekend Preview – 17th – 20th Aug - | Author: Rookie Bookie |17th Aug 2012 | |
To assist with navigating this page, please use the INDEX links below to go to Admin and Code Summaries:
Last Weekend Bet Results:
Post Match Review: Each team is rated according to serious contention for final prospects. Example Broncos led 14 nil and were defeated 22 – 14 by Canterbury. In those circumstances, the Broncos were not shamed, given expectation. Their first 2 tries showed great entreprise. Doggies supporters would actually like to see their team lose one before semi finals. Canterbury despite their player issues showed good grit. Broncos defence was improved. Overall rating Dogs 8.5 out of 10, Broncos 6.5. AFL Round 20
NRL Round 23
Explanation This is further used in Dynamic Appraisal.
The Rugby Championship:
Round 1
AFL – Round 21: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
The Weekends Forecast:
Auto Regressive Odds Appraisal: (likely grand final appearance – grand final win, a dynamic momentum approach)
Nota Bene: Collingwood appeared in the Grand Final in 2006 from 5th position. No other team has made the Grand Final from 5th to 8th position. The make up of the top 4 is difficult to predict. This makes an analysis difficult. Hawthorn, Sydney and Adelaide do appear most likely. In NRL things are different slightly. Top Four Betting
Final 8 Betting
Betting on the Minor Premiership
Wooden Spoon
AFL -The Race for the Flag: Sydney Swans –
Adelaide –
Collingwood –
Hawthorn –
West Coast Eagles –
Geelong –
North –
Essendon Bombers –
Fremantle –
NRL Round 24: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
The Weekends Forecast:
Auto Regressive Odds Appraisal: (likely grand final appearance – grand final win, a dynamic appraisal)
Top Four Market;
Top Eight Market;
Wooden Spoon (most regular season losses);
The Money End of the Season Bulldogs –
Storm –
Souths –
Manly –
Cowboys –
Broncos –
Sharks –
Tigers –
Knights –
Raiders –
Titans –
Therefore in week 1 Dogs play Manly at ANZ, Souths v Storm at ANZ, Cowboys v Knights at Dairy Farmers, Broncos v Tigers at Suncorp. Betting Summary:
This Weekend:
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EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop on – Olympics Comment Part II – The Gold Medal Drought -
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Aug 7th: – Olympics Comment Part 1 & NRL Round 22 – Points galore & The Run Home continues - July 30th: - NRL Round 21 – Upsets galore – The Run Home … July 28th: – NRL’s Parramatta are Delusional – Comparing Ricky Stuart with Jack Gibson!!! July 20th: The NRL’s Bronco’s Final Hopes – - Round 20 Report – Defence OK – Attack pathetic!!! July 5th: - 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 and Series Review June 25th: - 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 Preview June 13th: NSW SOO Coach – A Dirty Stinkin’ RAT … June 9th: June 8th: The Darcy/Monk Facebook Photos … June 7th: 2012 State of Origin – Game 2 Preview May 28th: May 24th: 2012 State of Origin – Game 1 Review May 21st: 2012 State of Origin Preview – Game 1 To see more EYE-BALL Snoop-Poop posts: |
Title: – Olympics Comment Part II – - The Gold Medal Drought - | Author: EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop | 8th Aug 2012 | |
The Swimming performance at these games prompted some research – the results appear below with comments following. A snapshot of Australia’s medal performance at all Post War games – and the Swimming contribution as a comparison. [Please click on all images to enlarge in a new window.] Since Sydney Australia’s Olympic ranking in Swimming has been number 2 behind the USA. The London rankings of 6th, and even if Seabohm and Magnusson had won gold the ranking would only improve to be 4th. Our overall haul of 10 medals ranked equal 3rd with China – Japan ranked 2nd with 11 medals. The USA had a total 30 medals. The last time we won a single swimming Gold medal was Barcelona – Kerin Perkins in the 1500. Australia’s total haul that year was 7 Gold and a total of 27 medals. We sit at 25 medals and are assured of more in coming days. Our Gold haul will increase as well thanks to the sailing crews. It’s possible that the sailing team will lead the medal count for Australia. The AOC website carries a medal forecast for Australia – top 5 in Gold – top 5 in overall – and to medal in 14 of the 38 different disciplines. We currently sit 11th in Gold, 11th in overall, and have medaled in 7 disciplines. One ponders whether the Channel Nine broadcast is responsible for the diminishing interest in Australia’s viewing. Original thoughts were the time difference – and then it was the disappointment of the swimming teams efforts – but reports out now suggest Channel Nine are looking good for why Australians are switching channels. Read story here … It’s a hard call on Channel Nine – but I agree – some of the first week commentary left egg on many faces. With Foxtel and social media the alternatives – much of Australia are forced to watch Channel Nine if they want to watch live or delayed broadcasts. I have to admit – I was disappointed at the swimming performance – but looking at the team it is young and in a rebuild period after greats like Thorpe, Hackett, Henry, and Tricket have passed the baton. Rio should be better but Europe’s successes are a concern. Our climate has always been our advantage in swimming and whether ‘climate change’ and melanoma campaigns have impacted on participation rates is research still to be undertaken. The Olympic movement has come a long way in the modern era – the pressure athletes are under to perform has never been greater under the professional era. We still have five days of competition – Hooker in the pole vault final tomorrow, canoeing, equestrian, basketball (mens and women), BMX, hockey, sailing and a few other sports just starting their qualifying rounds. Go Aussies … Trivia: Below are the top medal Nations at all Olympics going back to 1948. Use it as a source to trip up your friends.
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EYE-BALL’s Rookie Bookie on – Weekend Preview – 10th – 13th Aug -
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Latest ‘Rookie Bookie Updates:
GI Index Performance: Value of INDEX: Links to previous Posts: 2012:
To see more EYE-BALL ‘Rookie Bookie’ posts: |
Title: - Weekend Preview – 10th – 13th Aug - | Author: Rookie Bookie |8th Aug 2012 | |
To assist with navigating this page, please use the INDEX links below to go to Admin and Code Summaries:
Last Weekend Updates:
The Rugby Championship:
Round 1
Super Rugby Final
AFL – Round 20: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
Top Four Betting:
Final 8 Betting:
Grand Final Betting
Betting on the Minor Premiership:
Wooden Spoon:
AFL -The Race for the Flag: Sydney Swans:
Adelaide
Collingwood
Hawthorn
West Coast Eagles
Geelong
North
Essendon Bombers
Fremantle
NRL Round 23: (Underlined = Forecasted Winner)
The Weekends Forecast:
Top Four Market:
Top Eight Market:
Wooden Spoon (most regular season losses):
Grand Final Market:
The Money End of the Season Bulldogs –
Souths –
Storm –
Broncos –
Cowboys –
Manly –
Sharks –
Titans –
Knights –
Tigers –
Saints –
Therefore in week 1 Dogs play Cowboys at ANZ, Souths v Broncos at ANZ, Storm v Knights In Melbourne, Titans v Sharks at Gold Coast. Week 2 Broncos v Titans at Lang Park, and Cowboys v Knights in Townsville. Betting Summary
This Weekend:
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EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop on – Olympics Comment and NRL Round 22 – Points galore & The Run Home …
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July 30th: - NRL Round 21 – Upsets galore – The Run Home … July 28th: – NRL’s Parramatta are Delusional – Comparing Ricky Stuart with Jack Gibson!!! July 20th: The NRL’s Bronco’s Final Hopes – - Round 20 Report – Defence OK – Attack pathetic!!! July 5th: - 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 and Series Review June 25th: - 2012 State of Origin – Game 3 Preview June 13th: NSW SOO Coach – A Dirty Stinkin’ RAT … June 9th: June 8th: The Darcy/Monk Facebook Photos … June 7th: 2012 State of Origin – Game 2 Preview May 28th: May 24th: 2012 State of Origin – Game 1 Review May 21st: 2012 State of Origin Preview – Game 1 To see more EYE-BALL Snoop-Poop posts: |
Title: – Olympics Comment & NRL Round 22 – - Points galore & The Run Home continues - | Author: EYE-BALL’s Snoop-Poop | 7th Aug 2012 | |
| Comment: – The Olympics: Snoop-Poop has a sports background. Even since he was a teenager sport became his life. His sporting career included playing at the highest level in many sports. He was a professional Squash player, has represented QLD in Cricket, Swimming, Rugby League, Athletics – i.e. Discus, Javelin, Shotput. He has played at the elite level in amateur Golf, played top grade baseball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, badminton, and basketball, was successful in short stints at volleyball and the beach version, dick measuring, and gollie throws, and many other assorted and lesser known sports. He deems himself eminently qualified to make the following statement about the 2012 London Olympics and Australia’s performance.
NRL:
The ‘run home’ produced after Round 20 has been updated below. The green highlight represents a correct selection, the red indicates an incorrect selection. Snoop-Poops ‘The Run Home’ – with thanks to Rookie Bookie …
The final 8 would then be: (Use Last Number after adjustments for incorrect picks in Rounds 21 and 22 results.)
When one looks at the scorelines over the past two rounds – Round 21 had a total points scored of 387. The margin between all eight results equalled 121 – and average of 15 points a game. At a time when history shows that defence wins games at the business end of the season – this season is seeing a host of runaway games as the season closes. Teams in the top eight are being beaten by lower teams by big scores – i.e. Parramatta beating Broncos 42-22, St George 26-18 over the Storm in round 21. Round 22 saw the big scores and margins continue – this week the Warriors were belted 45-4 at home by the Sharkies, Broncos continued their exit from the top 4 going down to Canberra 28-12 in Canberra and never looking in the hunt. Parramatta officially pulled up stumps on their season after two giant killer wins over the Storm and Broncos before the Tigers had a night out winning 51-26 last night. Total points scored across the weekend’s matches equalled 344 – with a margin value of 162 – an average of 20pts. Last week the the margin average was 15pts – rather than games becoming more competitive as the season climaxes – one sided games are the norm. There are now 5 teams on equal 22 points (as at Sunday night) – and 8th spot with for and against having the Titans at the head of the pack. Two ponts behind at the Warriors but you’d be a brave man to back them to make the eight after the Sharks loss. On 7th on 26 points are the Broncos looking for an early season end – they look anything but final 8 contenders, their season highlight – well it was QLD’s actually with the SOO series win. Broncos coach gifted 4 competition points when he rested key players after SOO matches – the only coach to do so in a formal way. Griffin has had a shocker year – his halves have been asleep all year in attack and their conversion rate when in the opposition 22 is the worst in the comp. He has played a winger in Copely all year until he was injured in round 20, when his defence was worse than Michaels who the booted and signed with the Titans two seasons ago. The forwards have done their job – Hodges and Reed in the centers with the misfiring halves have been the problem. Very disappointing for fans.
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