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[Timelord2067]

I have pretty much the same but as singles, never thought to do a parlay Storm, Panthers and Sea Eagles.

As regards outright winners I have Storm, Panthers and Eels from a few weeks ago but I'm leaving it at that. If any of the 3 above win I will be in profit.

I'm only putting 0.05 mbtc wager on hence rolling those three into one (payout on nitrogensports.eu is 0.05 mbtc on a 0.05 mbtc wager when the odds fall below 1.1 due to their rounding up or down methodology on each bet to be exactly multiples of 0.01 mbtc)

[Timelord2067]

Round 24 of the NRL 2021 season kicks off in a little over two hours time:



My picks for this weeks are mostly the usual suspects:  The Knights over the Titans, Canberra Raiders over the Warriors (Auckland just can't get their act together while Canberra has had some moments of brilliance this season) Rabbitohs in a close match over the Roosters, NQ will slay the increasingly out of form Dragons, the Sharks will eat the Broncos, and as I mentioned in a previous post, I have a triple parlay on the Panthers, Sea Eagles and the Storm.  (the latter two games might well be 50 - 0 games the way this season has gone so far)

We're getting close to the finals and I think the Knights and Sharks have their work cut out for them to stay in the top eight.

[aoluain]

I have 3 on this round, the obvious ones, Storm, Panthers and Sea Eagles not on parlay though,
I keep forgetting about doing a multi bet with low odds.

Im thinking of a small bet on the Rabbitohs...

The Knights and Titans have a close one going on ATM, 12 v 12, I have a small in play bet on the Knights.

[Timelord2067]

Bledisloe III confirmed for Perth

Thu, 26/08/2021, 7:00 am by Harrison Wakeling

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/bledisloe-iii-perth-test-confirmed-date-time-wallabies-all-blacks-2021825

Rugby Australia has this afternoon confirmed that the third Bledisloe cup match, initially re-scheduled for this Saturday (August 28) in Perth, will now be played at Optus Stadium on September 5.

Should be an exciting game.  Naturally, I want to see the Aussies win against our mortal enemies the All Blacks (boo-hiss) but if I were a betting man (what thread is this??) I'd have to say the Kiwis have been playing at the top of their game again and would be the more obvious choice to put a wager on.

The Knights and Titans have a close one going on ATM, 12 v 12, I have a small in play bet on the Knights.

I only caught ppart of the the first half when the score was 6 - 6 but knew it'd be a close game for the Newcastle Knights who won 15 - 14 against Gold Coast.



The win cements their place at seventh on the ladder ahead of the sharks.

[aoluain]

COME ON THE KNIGHTS!

well done to them...and to us. That was a close game, especially the second half,
only 5 points scored between the two teams, level on 14 minutes with 6 minutes of
extra time and the 1 point field goal wins it, very dramatic.


Union

The Bledisloe III competition ... Have heard of it but never watched or bet on it.
Best of three games, I agree that the Aussies wouldnt be favourites, from the wiki
page its 49 trophies to 13 for NZ!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bledisloe_Cup

[Timelord2067]

Rabbitohs in a close match over the Roosters

The Rabbitohs have won 54 - 12 against the Roosters who must be smarting by their 42 point pounding  ( a not so close game ).



Canberra also lived up to my expectations and gave the Auckland Warriors a thumping with their 28 - 16 "closer" fixture.  I haven't checked out the match highlights, however, Canberra has cemented its place in the top eight in eigth place behind the Knights.

[aoluain]

Well the Rabbitohs showed the Roosters how to play Rugby, really thought it was
going to be closer.

Erm... WTF happened to Storm and to the Eels, Storm for letting the Eels slip through
their grasp and the Eels for waking from their slumber?
I lost a bit on that bet.

[Timelord2067]

Well the Rabbitohs showed the Roosters how to play Rugby, really thought it was
going to be closer.

Erm... WTF happened to Storm and to the Eels, Storm for letting the Eels slip through
their grasp and the Eels for waking from their slumber?
I lost a bit on that bet.

I'm sorry to read you lost out on that bet.  I've been fairly accurate in my forecasts up until now (althought as couple of times it hasn't gone to plan).  The Eels did have a good start to the season and they are still at fifth spot on the ladder, so it isn't like the Bulldogs scoring an upset win.

At half time in the game between the Panthers and West's Tigers the score is 12 - 6



I don't imagine the Tigers will claw their way back into the lead.

[aoluain]

No worries Timelord re. Storm losing just really unexpected given the previous run of games.

The Panthers obviously beat The Tigers comfortably, 30 - 16 which puts them now in very
close second on the ladder behind Storm because of their loss.

Last round round 25 sees Storm against The Sharks, they should win that and The Panthers
take on The Eels, thats an interesting and tricky one, have The Eels woken up?

[Timelord2067]

have The Eels woken up?

I think you were onto something a few weeks back when you posted about the convoluted system for the semi finals how the various ranked teams are paired up against each-other.

The Eels probably feel they need to be paired against whichever team it is on their radar, so they needed a win or two to keep them against their preferred semi finalist match.

Don't be surprised if they (the Eels) win their first semi in a walkover.

[aoluain]

So final round starts tomorrow, round 25 with The Raiders v The Roosters.

All the games have very close odds bar The Cowboys v The Sea Eagles, I have a bet
on The Sea Eagles.

What is really interesting are the odds on The Eels to beat The Panthers! its currently
eels 13.00 v 1.02 Panthers, I think based on the previous post it might be worth putting
a minimum bet on The Eels, 0.01mBtc perhaps.

[Timelord2067]

So final round starts tomorrow, round 25 with The Raiders v The Roosters.

All the games have very close odds bar The Cowboys v The Sea Eagles, I have a bet
on The Sea Eagles.

What is really interesting are the odds on The Eels to beat The Panthers! its currently
eels 13.00 v 1.02 Panthers, I think based on the previous post it might be worth putting
a minimum bet on The Eels, 0.01mBtc perhaps.

I'm actually thinking the same thing!  I've just had a look on NitrogenSports.eu and they're up to 11.88, so I've put the minimum 0.03 mbtc on them to win.  I also saw the Coyboys are sitting at odds of 7.89 so I've done a parlay on the two for another 0.03 mbtc with a payout of 2.81 mbtc






My only upset of Round 24 was the Eels win over the Storm, hence my small wager on them over the Panthers in Round 25.

Week 25 of the 2021 season of the NRL kicks off in a little under eleven hours time.



I think the Roosters will hold out against the Raiders, The Storm over the Sharks.  Ordinarily I'd say the Panthers... but you never know...The Knights will ride the Broncos.  The Sea Eagles should hold off a late season surge by the Cowboys.  The Rabbitohs over the Dragons, Auckland over Gold Coast in their clash of the Titans/Warriors and the West's Tigers will further humiliate the Bulldogs.

[Timelord2o67]

I've just heard on the radio that the NRL-W 2021 season is being deferred from starting in October until early next year due to the Covid situation in New South Wales. (NSW health has just announced that 70% of elegiable residents have now had their first vaccine with the target second dose target due in October - when daily infections are due to be at their peak)

Will post more information on the NRL-W season when I get home in a few hours.

[Timelord2067]

The Roosters have managed to keep the Raiders out of the top eight tonight (and for the season) with their 40 - 16 thrashing in Mackay (NQ) this evening.  The Raiders season is now over with the top eight being the Storm, Panthers, Rabbitohs, Roosters, Sea Eagles, Eels, Knights and Sharks (who I *think* would remain in the top eight even if they loose to the Storm tomorrow night due to better statistics.

[aoluain]

I had The Roosters to win today, I thought that was going to be a closer game, but not
and so The Raiders lose out on a spot in the 8.

I have Storm and Eels for tomorrow.....fingers and everything else crossed for The Eels.

So we head into be business end of the season after this round.

[aoluain]

Rugby Union

New Zealand won the Bledisloe cup after winning the second of the 3 matches and
the match yesterday consolidates that.

The All Blacks have retained the trophy after winning Game 1 33-25 and following up in Game 2 with a 57-22 win. The New Zealand side completed a clean sweep with a 38-21 win in Perth.

https://www.theroar.com.au/rugby-union/bledisloe-cup/bledisloe-cup-fixtures/


Eels - it was a nice thought but wasnt to be, thrashed by The Panthers 40-6

[Timelord2067]

Week 25 of the 2021 Season of the Australian NRL saw the Gold Coast Titan's secure the coveted 8th position jumping two places due to a convoluted points system.



Almost text book finish to the season with both the Broncos and Bulldogs winning their last match before the wilderness of long break.  The Panther's took out the Minor Premiership and seem for all intents and purposes to take out the Major Premiership in a few short week's time.



My picks for the shortened week are:  Storm, Roosters, Panthers and the Knights.

Should I parlay that I wonder?


Rugby Union.

Apparently there was a game of Union on over the week-end... Someone called "New Zealand" won.

... *sigh* maybe next year...
 

[aoluain]

Why the small text?

Oh yea it was Australia 0 - 3 New Zealand, to be fair not many teams can win a game against NZ ATM.


League

Yea I have Storm, Roosters and Panthers, Eels are a slippery proposition tough

Parlay? hmm not sure, whats the weakest bet? Knights?

[Timelord2067]

Yeh I agree the Knights are the ones to watch. But in saying that, the Eels have been on a downward trajectory for weeks. The Eels have only managed to stay in the top eight due to their wins in the early part of the season.

[aoluain]

I agree, it was their early season performances which carried them to remain
in the top 8. Storm and Panthers have been very consistent staying 1 and
2 for most of the season and the other 5 have climbed the ranks to get there so
yes The Eels could be seen as possibly the weakest side but will they carry that
losing streak into the finals?