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Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury and Bulldog skipper Matthew Boyd are this week’s big Brownlow Medal movers at Sportingbet Australia following respective Best on Ground performances on Anzac Day.

Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said punters were keen on Pendlebury winning three major medals in a row.

“The phone has been running hot for Pendlebury since the odds went back up despite his odds being slashed from $15 to $10 following Monday’s game,” said Sullivan.
“Out of the last four major medals the Brownlow is all that’s eluded him with two Anzac Medals  and a Norm Smith, as well as a Premiership medallion, already sitting in his trophy cabinet.”
While Pendlebury had been well backed, Boyd, who firmed from $17 to $13, could be the one that’s got away from punters according to Sullivan.
“The punters have not come for Boyd at any stage this season,” Sullivan said.
“But you’d think 45 touches would be enough to get him three votes despite his team losing on Monday.
“He did run equal sixth with 20 votes last season and he doesn’t have to compete for votes with quite the same quality that Pendlebury has to.”

Pendlebury’s team mate Dane Swan is the reigning Brownlow favourite at $5.50 followed by dual winner Chris Judd at $6.50.

2011 Brownlow Medal Odds

Dane Swan [COLL] 5.50
Chris Judd [CARL] 6.50
Scott Pendlebury [COLL] 10.00
Jobe Watson [ESS] 13.00
Joel Selwood [GEEL] 13.00
Matthew Boyd [WBD] 13.00
Adam Goodes [SYD] 17.00
Gary Ablett [GC] 21.00
Jimmy Bartel [GEEL] 21.00
Lance Franklin [HAW] 21.00
Sam Mitchell [HAW] 21.00
Brendon Goddard [STK] 26.00
Luke Hodge [HAW] 26.00
Brent Moloney [MELB] 31.00
Others 34.00 Plus

Punters have instantly stepped into Oaks favourite Shamrocker with a bet of $50,000 struck at $2.90 with Sportingbet Australia shortly after the market opened.

Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said the Derby winner was the only one punters wanted after she drew perfectly in barrier four.
“Shamrocker shortened up dramatically after winning the Derby but punters think she is still good odds and have stepped in,” Sullivan said.
“I thought she looked worth risking at those odds but she is now into $2.70 after the bet of $50,000 and some other good sized bets.”

Sullivan said Victorian Oaks winner Brazilian Pulse was actually still his worst result for the Oaks following some massive pre-post bets.
“We have a huge liability on Brazilian Pulse after taking a string of big bets including one of $40,000 at $4.80 in early betting,” he said.
“She is the clear second pick now at $4.00 but we haven’t seen much interest in her this week.”

AUSTRALIAN OAKS
Sportingbet Australia Market
Shamrocker 2.70
Brazilian Pulse 4.00
Fibrillation 10.00
Mirjulisa Lass  13.00
Pinker Pinker 14.00
Do Ra Mi 17.00
Absolutely 17.00
Becerra 23.00
Dating 26.00
Rose Of Peace 26.00
Crafty Irna 31.00
Placement 51.00
Iron Lace 61.00
Bride Salama 101.00
Dreamworker 101.00
Lady Lohnro 201.00
Avarelli 201.00

Punters have not been put off by Maluckyday’s flop in the Ranvet with one punter having $50,000 each way on the boom stayer to win Saturday’s BMW at Rosehill with Sportingbet Australia.
The “Team Hawkes” trained gelding has been backed from $2.80 to $2.70 despite running fourth behind Zavite and Descarado in the Ranvet.

Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said punters clearly had faith that he would bounce back as he was the only runner to come in for serious support.
“He is the only one in the market that punters are interested in backing with Descarado and Linton easy in betting and last start winner Zavite completely friendless,” Sullivan said.
“He was very heavily backed in the Ranvet before disappointing but punters are clearly forgiving that run.

“There has been plenty of other punters wanting to back him as well away from the big bet of $50,000 each way at $2.80, which would take out over $200,000, so I think he will only shorten from now.”

Sullivan said the only other money there had been was for roughie, Mourayan, who had shortened from $51 to $41.
“Mourayan has had plenty of supporters with one bet of $50,000 to $1000 each way and a number of other smaller bets.”

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2011 THE BMW
Sportingbet Australia Market
Maluckyday 2.70
Descarado 3.60
Linton 6.00
Zavite 13.00
Hawk Island 15.00
Laristan 16.00
Illustrious Blue 18.00
Ginga Dude 26.00
Cedarburg 26.00
Mourayan 41.00
Extra Zero 51.00

Wayne Bennett has been backed from $3.00 to $2.50, at Sportingbet Australia, to be heading to Newcastle next season after the super coach announced he would be leaving the Dragons.

Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan a return home to Brisbane remained the favoured option but punters believed Nathan Tinkler could lure Bennett to the Knights.
“All the money over the last week says Bennett is heading to Newcastle,” Sullivan said.
“There hasn’t been one single huge bet but there has been plenty of punters who think that is way he could be heading.
“There are still a few obstacles though as he would be no chance of heading to Newcastle if Tinkler, with all his resources, doesn’t take control of the Knights.”

Brisbane are currently the $1.50 favourites to secure Bennett’s services following Ivan Henjak’s sacking pre-season and replacement Anthony Griffin only getting a one year deal.
“There are a lot of pull factors to get Bennett back to Brisbane given his history with the club and the fact his family are still up there,” Sullivan said.
“Darren Lockyer is retiring would also provide Bennett with the perfect protégé to take over once he does retire and he then would be leaving the Broncos in good hands.”

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WHERE WILL WAYNE BENNETT COACH IN 2012?
Sportingbet Australia Market
Brisbane 1.50
Newcastle 2.50
Souths 7.00
Any Other Club/Not Coaching 11.00

Some early action has been made at Sportingbet with some massive bets placed.

Although Black Caviar is a very short priced favourite for this Saturdays race the punters haven’t backed off with a number of big bets including a bet of $25,000 paying 1.28 placed earlier this week.

With Black Caviar likely to shorten even further by the start of the race sometimes it pays to get in early, so make sure you Sportingbet account today and claim $150 in free bets just for depositing $30!

Flemington
Black Caviar $25,000 @ $1.28, $16,000 @ $1.28, $15,000 @ $1.25, $12,000 @ $1.25, $10,000 @ 1.25
Pontiana $4000 @ $15
Brazilian Pulse $4400 @ $5
Whobegotyou $11,000 @ $1.85, $6000 @ $1.80, $5000 @ $1.80
Undeniably $4700 @ $2.50

Warwick Farm
Ilovethiscity $7000 @ $2.40, $5000 @ $2.50

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See 2011 Round 17 2011 Tips Here

Round 17 will open with the match of the round with the up and flying Hawks V the Saints, its bound to be a match to remember with both clubs needing the win to ensure a good position going into the finals.

Another game I’ll be watching with interest is the Bulldogs V Freo game. Although the bookies haven’t given Freo much hope I think they might come out and surprise the Bulldogs in what could be a very close match.

Bets Bet of Round 17

This week I’m taking Richmond with a 39.5 point head start at 1.92. The Tigers will lose but I’m sure it will be well with in the 39 point buffer Sporting  Bet have given us to play with.

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St Kilda V Hawthorn Friday night at Etihad Stadium

Tip: St Kilda

Odds: St Kilda 1.82 Hawks 2.18

The Saints will be out to re-prove they are a premiership contender on Friday night after their poor effort against the Pies last week.

The Hawks are looking very dangerous especially in the big matches but I think the Saints will be at their best and get the win.

Keep an eye on Lance Franklin. He has struggled against the Saints only kicking 12 goals in his last 7 games against the club, he will be out to change the trend and looking at recent form, might have a good night out.

Collingwood V Richmond Saturday at the MCG

Tip: Collingwood

Odds: Collingwood 1.14 Richmond 7.80

The Tigers look to be in some trouble here coming up against the form side of the competition in the Pies.

Collingwood match up very well on Richmond and should get the better of them for majority of the match.

With star names in Medhurst, Anthony, O’Bree, Fraser and Brown all waiting for a return in the Collingwood side expect all the players on the field to be “playing for their spot”.

They will get the win easily but I’m predicting a gallant effort from the Tigers with a loss of around the 24 point mark.

Geelong V Brisbane Saturday at Skilled Stadium

Tip: Geelong

Odds: Geelong 1.07 Brisbane 13.00

Brisbane are all but out after continued poor performances and now have the hardest task in footy, Geelong at Skilled Stadium.

The Cats will be out for blood after the disappointment of losing top position on the ladder to a club that at one stage this year was tipped to take the wooden spoon.

My prediction is they will play a tough brand of football for the full four quarters and get a reassuring win as they face a tough month ahead.

North Melbourne V Essendon Saturday night at Etihad Stadium

Tip: North Melbourne

Odds: North 1.50 Essendon 2.98

Essendon are in a massive form slump that will continue into this game.

The Roo’s will have a tough time early on in the match with the Bombers likely to come out firing after all the bad press this week, but I predict a solid game from North who will win by over 30 points.

West Coast V Carlton Saturday night at Subiaco Oval

Tip: West Coast

Odds: West Coast 1.98 Carlton 2.00

This could be the knockout punch that could see Carlton’s premiership hopes fall away with a must game at Subiaco.

The bookies have the odds pretty much evens so its set to be a great game. The Eagles have found a touch of form lately and I think playing at home they can get the job done.

Mark LeCras will be a standout once again for the Eagles up forward as he strives for his long awaited All-Australian selection this year.

Western Bulldogs V Fremantle Sunday at Etihad Stadium

Tip: Bulldogs

Odds: Bulldogs 1.36 Fremantle 3.70

After the Freo loss to Richmond its hard to see them beating the class and team performance of the Bulldogs.

I expect the Bulldogs to make a statement in this game showing the football world they are better without the antics of now sacked Jason Akermanis.

I’m tipping the Western Bulldogs to win between 20 and 39 points paying $4.25 at Sportingbet.

Melbourne V Sydney Sunday at the MCG

Tip: Sydney

Odds: Melbourne 2.44 Sydney 1.68

The Swans need to win these game against sides out of the 8 if they are going to have a real chance at the finals this year. Although they will be with out Daniel Bradshaw the Swans will be able to find a away to kick a winning score.

Keep an eye on Adam Goodes, he has been in great form in the 2nd half of the season after starting sluggish. His presence in the midfield is felt all over the ground.

Port Adelaide V Adelaide Sunday at AAMI Stadium

Tip: Adelaide

Odds: Port 4.20 Adelaide 1.30

Adelaide are coming off a high spirited game beating the top of the ladder Cats last week giving them new hope for 2010. They played a near perfect game which made Geelong look very flat footed so expect a similar game against Port who could only manage 2 goals after quarter time last week.

I think there is some value for the Crows at $1.30. Although they seem very short priced favorites I think the odds will be more like $1.10 by half time so it might be worth loading up on them and taking the easy 30% return.

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Its a great time for punters as you are not limited to one bookmaker, you can join two or three bookies and claim the offers from each one.

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Luxbet is giving you a free genuine World Cup jumper of your choice. To get the jumper all you need to do is make your first deposit of $150 or more and they will send you an email with a form to claim your jumper.

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Centrebet have been the most creative when it come to their offers this World Cup. They have 2 unique offers that could land you with a heap of free bets.

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Online bookies could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars after numerous bets being placed this morning just before Melbourne Storm and the NRL announced the salary cap infringements.

Not only have Melbourne Storm lose their two premierships but all points in the 2010 season handing them the wooden spoon after only six rounds.

Online bookmaker Sportingbet took several bets at 250-1 with some punters set to win $10,000 from each bet

“We took three bets to win $10,000 and another to win $8000 for the Storm to win the wooden spoon all within 10 minutes of each other this morning,” Sportingbet Australia spokesman Bill Richmond said.

“You don’t take a series of bets like that unless someone knows something and we have suspended betting on the wooden spoon as a result.”

“Melbourne is now our worst result for the wooden spoon despite the fact they are premiership favourites.”

The TAB also took a $200 bet for Storm to take the wooden spoon the night before the announcement at the odds of $200-1 with a massive $40,000 payout. Before suspending the market the TAB received further bets that morning.

Another major online bookmaker IASbet took “farily odd” bets on the wooden spoon and have suspended betting and waiting out the storm to see what results from it all.

Australia’s only betting exchange Betfair also was hit with wooden spoon bets before the rumour become fact with Betfair spokesman Hugh Taggart saying that his agency would not void a market based on hearsay and rumour, and it would take advice from the NRL for Betfair to stop the public betting on the market.

“We would only avoid a market in an extreme circumstance.”

“Punters always bet on rumour and innuendo.”

“Our markets will be dictated by what happens in the public domain.”

It has been a very messy day for the NRL and the bookies have been cough up in the middle of it. I can’t see the bookies accepting these bets I think a refund will be given to clients that put bets on 24 hours before the announcement.

Where it could get messy is the Melbourne premiership betting. Do the bookies keep the bets or will refunds be given out. It will very interesting to see which bookmakers makes the first move with the others likely to follow suit.

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