So with ANZAC Day behind us and with Essendon still undefeated, I have yet again stuffed up the first tip of the round! If you were a follower of @mugpuntaus on twitter and followed my tips, well you would have lost on the Collingwood qtr time bet, lost on the Collingwood to win bet, and … Continue reading
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AFL Round 5 Preview Part 1
Anzac Day footy is back which means the traditional clash between the Bombers and Pies is the match of the round. This season it falls on a Thursday which works well, and doesn’t disrupt either team’s preporations nor does it favour one side of the other. Also on Thursday is a landmark day for the … Continue reading
AFL Round 4 Preview
The last round of footy had some amazing stories and produced some cracking games and tight finishes, starting with Freo giving up a 5goal lead at half time to let the Bombers triumph in their week from hell. The next day at the Q-Clash in what started off as a game missing atmosphere skill and … Continue reading
AFL Round 3 Preview
Well what a day it’s been, both the big Melbourne newspapers claimed EXCLUSIVES about the ongoing investigation into the Essendon footy club. Chiefly, the reported possibility that their coach James Hird and assistant Simon Goodwin had taken substances outside of what is allowed under ASADA. Now every man and his dog has an opinion on … Continue reading
Words from an Adelaide Crows Tragic
Sometimes in life you can be immensely proud in your sporting team and their achievements. Not long after I moved to QLD the Reds rugby side won the comp after years of sub-par performances, and I was cheering them on like I’d been brought up on Rugby. Which I hadn’t, for most of my life … Continue reading
Round 2 in Review
Round 2 started as we tipped last week with a tight game but eventually the Tigers proving too strong for the Saints, giving even more optimism to Richmond fans ahead of a very winnable clash against the Bulldogs next round, and for the first time since 1997 have won 2 on the trot to start … Continue reading
AFL Round 2 Preview
Carlton v Collingwood Sunday, Match of the Round Well what a round of footy we just had, many talking points and some big upsets leaving punters pennyless and supporters confused. To start off, the split round is a good idea in theory, spreading out one round of games over 2 weeks so teams can all … Continue reading
AFL Round 1 Preview (Week 2)
Carlton v Richmond Thursday night looms as the highlight of the Round Easter long weekend is here which for Aussie Rules footy fans means massive game Thursday night then bored out of your mind on Good Friday. Now like everyone, quite happy and grateful to have yet more public holidays but can’t understand why the … Continue reading