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From todays Herald-Sun
The Tigers have firmed dramatically for the wooden spoon and are now firm favourites to finish last.
Richmond has assumed wooden spoon favouritism at $2.20 at TAB Sportsbet after Carlton's shock win against Melbourne. The Tigers were $8 for the spoon before Round 1. The Blues are now $2.75 for the spoon.
(NB: $8.00 into $2.20!)
One Centrebet punter will be on good terms with himself after placing $4000 on Richmond at $8 to win the spoon.
Bookies rarely get it wrong. Guess the message is get on now before they get into red figures.
itsintheblood
3 Apr 2006, 23:07
From todays Herald-Sun
The Tigers have firmed dramatically for the wooden spoon and are now firm favourites to finish last.
Richmond has assumed wooden spoon favouritism at $2.20 at TAB Sportsbet after Carlton's shock win against Melbourne. The Tigers were $8 for the spoon before Round 1. The Blues are now $2.75 for the spoon.
(NB: $8.00 into $2.20!)
One Centrebet punter will be on good terms with himself after placing $4000 on Richmond at $8 to win the spoon.
Bookies rarely get it wrong. Guess the message is get on now before they get into red figures.
You're an idiot. Get a life moron.
You're an idiot. Get a life moron.
How much did you put on IITB?
itsintheblood
3 Apr 2006, 23:16
How much did you put on IITB?
Im prepared to lay big bucks on your mob not making the 8 again. Mr Diver was showing his wares again in the diving stakes in rd 1. Mr one man band. Loves looking at himself on the scoreboard doesnt he vandatroll?
Richmond a big chance.
wooden spoon in 2004. Then 10 wins in 2005, which possibly makes them think they are a bit better than what they are, hence they don't make as many changes to fix the problems...
...Very similar to Carlton in '05. The Blues had 4 wins in 2003, then (like Richmond) won 10 the next year, possibly making them think they are a bit better than what they are, and they were exposed the next year, finishing last. Similar to St.Kilda in 2000. The Saints went 10-12 in '99, and because of their success in '97-98, they thought they were better positioned than what they were (thinking that 1999 was an abberation), hence they didn't fix the problems. The result? A wooden spoon in 2000.
Also Similar to Hawthorn in 2003. The Hawks went 11-11 in '02, and because of their success in 2001, they thought they were better positioned than what they were, hence they didn't fix the problems. They "thought", in 2002 that they were a contender for the flag that just had a bad year, and didn't fix the problems of WHY they only went 11-11. The result in 2003? Four wins.
Richmond, Brisbane, Melbourne are the teams to watch for last spot, as they have most of the hallmarks of recent wooden spoon teams. Carlton won't get it. Carlton are the lazy person's pick to finish last.
Im prepared to lay big bucks on your mob not making the 8 again. Mr Diver was showing his wares again in the diving stakes in rd 1. Mr one man band. Loves looking at himself on the scoreboard doesnt he vandatroll?
Speaking of one-man bands..........hows your forward line looking? :rolleyes:
Flag Man
3 Apr 2006, 23:26
Im prepared to lay big bucks on your mob not making the 8 again.
I'll have a piece of that too, IITB.:thumbsu:
TheHeatleyStand
3 Apr 2006, 23:26
Im prepared to lay big bucks on your mob not making the 8 again. Mr Diver was showing his wares again in the diving stakes in rd 1. Mr one man band. Loves looking at himself on the scoreboard doesnt he vandatroll?
I told you last week.. youre not sitting as pretty as you think...
Personally i think we will finish bottom 3.. and we might win the spoon this year...
But even so were miles ahead of Richmond......
Different age cycle on important players thats all....
MILES AHEAD!!!!:D
SorryIHammerChicken
3 Apr 2006, 23:29
I guess they're the most obvious choice considering the other cellar-dwellars, Hawthorn and Carlton got up, and Collingwood did OK for 3 quarters.
I'll be laying the Tigers on Betfair, in 3-4 weeks I'll guarantee another team will emerge as the favourite. (EDIT: Just checked, Tigers are 3.65, Carlton 2.82 for the spoon)
Bookies rarely get it wrong. .
Except for when it comes to the odds the post for North Melbourne each week (and stuff like making the 8). Always best bet of the week (we paid $9 for our win over Port!)
itsintheblood
3 Apr 2006, 23:40
Speaking of one-man bands..........hows your forward line looking? :rolleyes:
Your captain is an embarrasment. Selfish diving show pony who loves his face on the scoreboard.
itsintheblood
3 Apr 2006, 23:42
I told you last week.. youre not sitting as pretty as you think...
Personally i think we will finish bottom 3.. and we might win the spoon this year...
But even so were miles ahead of Richmond......
Different age cycle on important players thats all....
MILES AHEAD!!!!:D
Mate, seriously, you are not MILES ahead of anyone. Melbourne are on the decline and have a few ageing players. You would have been just as smashed as we were if you played the bulldogs. They are simply awesome.
Your captain is an embarrasment. Selfish diving show pony who loves his face on the scoreboard.
Your club has just gone from having Wayne Campbell to Sugar Kane Johnson as captain.............so i can completely understand your bitterness. :)
itsintheblood
3 Apr 2006, 23:53
Your club has just gone from having Wayne Campbell to Sugar Kane Johnson as captain.............so i can completely understand your bitterness. :)
So LLoyd's begun his training for the bejing olympics early I can see? The diving team spot is up for grabs?
So LLoyd's begun his training for the bejing olympics early I can see? The diving team spot is up for grabs?
You're really struggling arent you IITB? :D
Been a rough couple of days for you hasnt it?
GhostofJimJess
4 Apr 2006, 00:14
Seeing that this seems to be a Bomber-led thread (yet another one, Vanda!), I'll drop in an interesting stat that I recently posted on the Richmond Board.
These scores are taken from the first 8 weeks of the 2004 season and show how quickly Essendon turned around a terrible (and familiar looking) Round 1 scoreline :
Take special note of their respective opponents in Rounds 2 & 3 ... again very familiar for us Tiger fans.
Round 1.
Port Adel 2.6 7.13 15.16 23.20 (158)
Essendon 1.5 2.6 6.12 8.14 (62)
Round 2
St Kilda 3.5 5.10 7.15 13.16 (94)
Essendon 2.3 3.5 5.9 8.12 (60)
Round 3
Essendon 8.0 10.1 16.3 22.5 (137)
West Coast 3.0 7.5 15.8 20.11 (131)
Round 4
Essendon 1.3 5.8 13.11 17.15 (117)
Carlton 3.3 6.6 7.7 12.8 (80)
Round 5
Essendon 5.3 8.6 13.7 17.10 (112)
Collingwood 1.2 6.5 10.9 11.13 (79)
Round 6
Essendon 5.6 7.8 12.10 16.12 (108)
Sydney 4.3 4.6 8.7 15.8 (98)
Round 7
Essendon 5.2 10.6 15.7 18.13 (121)
W Bulldogs 3.2 7.5 11.9 14.11 (95)
Round 8
Essendon 7.4 10.9 14.11 20.15 (135)
Adelaide 2.4 5.6 7.12 12.12 (84)
So after sitting in 16th position with a percentage of 38 after Round 1, the Bombers were 6-2 less than two months later.
Seeing that this seems to be a Bomber-led thread (yet another one, Vanda!), I'll drop in an interesting stat that I recently posted on the Richmond Board.
These scores are taken from the first 8 weeks of the 2004 season and show how quickly Essendon turned around a terrible (and familiar looking) Round 1 scoreline :
Take special note of their respective opponents in Rounds 2 & 3 ... again very familiar for us Tiger fans.
Round 1.
Port Adel 2.6 7.13 15.16 23.20 (158)
Essendon 1.5 2.6 6.12 8.14 (62)
Round 2
St Kilda 3.5 5.10 7.15 13.16 (94)
Essendon 2.3 3.5 5.9 8.12 (60)
Round 3
Essendon 8.0 10.1 16.3 22.5 (137)
West Coast 3.0 7.5 15.8 20.11 (131)
Round 4
Essendon 1.3 5.8 13.11 17.15 (117)
Carlton 3.3 6.6 7.7 12.8 (80)
Round 5
Essendon 5.3 8.6 13.7 17.10 (112)
Collingwood 1.2 6.5 10.9 11.13 (79)
Round 6
Essendon 5.6 7.8 12.10 16.12 (108)
Sydney 4.3 4.6 8.7 15.8 (98)
Round 7
Essendon 5.2 10.6 15.7 18.13 (121)
W Bulldogs 3.2 7.5 11.9 14.11 (95)
Round 8
Essendon 7.4 10.9 14.11 20.15 (135)
Adelaide 2.4 5.6 7.12 12.12 (84)
So after sitting in 16th position with a percentage of 38 after Round 1, the Bombers were 6-2 less than two months later.
Only problem is.............your Club is not that good.
A complete nonsense response from you really that is only designed to inspire a false hope in your fellow supporters. I hope you also posted on your Board the numerous occaisons in which some Clubs havnt managed a win at all or perhaps only one win in the first 8 rounds of a season????
Mate, seriously, you are not MILES ahead of anyone. Melbourne are on the decline and have a few ageing players. You would have been just as smashed as we were if you played the bulldogs. They are simply awesome.
Except we beat them. Their coach was furios, stormed off the ground and refused to speak to the media. Doggies put their best team forward and we beat them. My god you are the dumbest person on BF. All you can do is write innane insults at people. Your team is crap, pull your head in.
Schneiderman
4 Apr 2006, 00:29
Personally I'd be more worried about the Tiges making the 8 if they were 8-0 after the first eight rounds. Far more likely to lose the last 14 that way.
If the Tiges get into a 4-4 position by round 8, they may actually finish the year off alright. All this talk of spoons and premierships after round 1 is quite amusing.
GhostofJimJess
4 Apr 2006, 04:20
Only problem is.............your Club is not that good.
A complete nonsense response from you really that is only designed to inspire a false hope in your fellow supporters. I hope you also posted on your Board the numerous occaisons in which some Clubs havnt managed a win at all or perhaps only one win in the first 8 rounds of a season????
Well, we're damned if we do and damned if we don't then aren't we.
We've got all of these opposition nitwits poking and prodding for a reaction, fueling the flames of discontent, and then sitting back criticising all of the subsequent fireworks when a team's supporters engage in self-negativity and pessimism about their fortunes. And then we've we got dopey mofos from the wife-beating belt like yourself getting snitchy when supporters alternatively want to cast a bit of a positive light on an otherwise disastrous start to the season.
So what is it then? Should we denigrate our troops and start cutting throats after one s**tful loss, or should we bunk them up regardless and try and make a case for not throwing in the season?
Because, like all of the bottom eight teams on the ladder, at the minute it seems a no-win situation.
tigerboyz
4 Apr 2006, 06:17
Im prepared to lay big bucks on your mob not making the 8 again. Mr Diver was showing his wares again in the diving stakes in rd 1. Mr one man band. Loves looking at himself on the scoreboard doesnt he vandatroll?
gold!!!!,he's trying so hard to be another Greg Louganis.:D
http://www.louganis.com/images/greg086a.jpg
medusala
4 Apr 2006, 06:48
Except for when it comes to the odds the post for North Melbourne each week (and stuff like making the 8). Always best bet of the week (we paid $9 for our win over Port!)
Its the weight of money as much as the bookies opinion. The Pies are nearly always tighter than they should be.
SydneyBomber
4 Apr 2006, 06:51
a 'distinct lack of talent' wasn't it...?
:eek:
I'll have a piece of that too, IITB.:thumbsu:
Arent you the same poster who predicted Essendon would NOT win one of their opening 3 games?
lol.
Flag Man
4 Apr 2006, 08:35
Arent you the same poster who predicted Essendon would NOT win one of their opening 3 games?
How can I predict what umpires will do?
You best get your medical staff down to the local skateboard shop and order a set of elbow and knee pads for the prima donna.
I also predicted that the Swans were overratted and will fall.
itsintheblood
4 Apr 2006, 09:08
Except we beat them. Their coach was furios, stormed off the ground and refused to speak to the media. Doggies put their best team forward and we beat them. My god you are the dumbest person on BF. All you can do is write innane insults at people. Your team is crap, pull your head in.
Yeah of course you beat them.....in a friggen practice match. You also got flogged by 100 points by port. What's your point?
Longy413
4 Apr 2006, 09:26
Seeing that this seems to be a Bomber-led thread (yet another one, Vanda!), I'll drop in an interesting stat that I recently posted on the Richmond Board.
These scores are taken from the first 8 weeks of the 2004 season and show how quickly Essendon turned around a terrible (and familiar looking) Round 1 scoreline
So after sitting in 16th position with a percentage of 38 after Round 1, the Bombers were 6-2 less than two months later.
I'll try and steer clear of the trolls. Good post, but one thing you might have forgotten is that in 2004 Essendon played in six previous finals campaigns and still had a number of Premiership players (Johnson, Mercuri, Hird, Wellman, Solomon, Ramanauskas, Johnson, Lloyd, Misiti, Lucas, Alessio, Fletcher). We weren't the side we had a few years ago, but we still had a list of hardened, experienced campaigners.
I won't speak on Richmond, because honestly I'd rather wait more than one week before making a judgement, but we had the resources to drag us back up, not sure if Richmond do.
GhostofJimJess
4 Apr 2006, 09:31
I won't speak on Richmond, because honestly I'd rather wait more than one week before making a judgement, but we had the resources to drag us back up, not sure if Richmond do.
Well, we like to think we do, Longy, but your point is valid nonetheless.
We did go 7-2 last year over the first two months, though, so it's not like the Tigers are incapable of such a run. This stretch included wins over eventual premier Sydney, reigning premier Port, and Brisbane in Brisbane. We also dropped Round 11 by just a point against eventual R-U West Coast courtsey of some last minute Judd-magic.
tigerdan
4 Apr 2006, 09:35
Vanda is just setting herself up for a big fall again.
Save the smugness until the end of the season!
I'm the Juggernaut
4 Apr 2006, 09:38
we can all read Vanda - ******** off
Vanda and an anti Richmond thread.
The obsession continues.
Longy413
4 Apr 2006, 09:48
Well, we like to think we do, Longy, but your point is valid nonetheless.
We did go 7-2 last year over the first two months, though, so it's not like the Tigers are incapable of such a run. This stretch included wins over eventual premier Sydney, reigning premier Port, and Brisbane in Brisbane. We also dropped Round 11 by just a point against eventual R-U West Coast courtsey of some last minute Judd-magic.
Yep, no doubt you're capable. Any team in the competition is capable of putting together a stretch of good results.
However, confidence has always (from the outside looking in) been a big issue at Richmond. At Essendon we had a group of players who were experienced enough to handle all challenges thrown at them. If the confidence is shot at Punt Road, it might be a very hard thing to draw yourselves out of when you have a young list, a young captain (in terms of experience as a leader) and a dependance on bookends that seem to perhaps be past their best.
It will be interesting to watch.
Renegade
4 Apr 2006, 10:29
Typical Bitchmond fans, always trying to make a thread about someone else. 115 point loss against the Western Bulldogs of all teams :D Enjoy another spoon :D
itsintheblood
4 Apr 2006, 10:44
Typical Bitchmond fans, always trying to make a thread about someone else. 115 point loss against the Western Bulldogs of all teams :D Enjoy another spoon :D
Ah the trolls in full voice. Underestimate the doggies at your peril.
I see the typical Tiger whiners are out in force again today.........
Funnily enough these are the VERY SAME posters who this time last year took great delight in repeatedly posting the AFL Ladder showing Essendon on the bottom.
Perhaps i should dig them out.........i think Tigerboyz posted about 5 different threads highlighting the same thing.
Well guess what..............it's your turn NOW!
Bitchmond......Ferally Yours On & Off The Field! :thumbsd:
Its A Tribal Thing! :D
itsintheblood
4 Apr 2006, 12:17
I see the typical Tiger whiners are out in force again today.........
Funnily enough these are the VERY SAME posters who this time last year took great delight in repeatedly posting the AFL Ladder showing Essendon on the bottom.
Perhaps i should dig them out.........i think Tigerboyz posted about 5 different threads highlighting the same thing.
Well guess what..............it's your turn NOW!
Bitchmond......Ferally Yours On & Off The Field! :thumbsd:
Its A Tribal Thing! :D
And now a 3 and a half twist with 8.5 degree of difficulty we have on the board.......
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4350/untitled1dq2.jpg
Blues_Man
4 Apr 2006, 13:21
Yeah of course you beat them.....in a friggen practice match. You also got flogged by 100 points by port. What's your point?
squirm piggy squirm ...just admit your side is garbage and you are a joke :D
Longy413
4 Apr 2006, 13:24
And now a 3 and a half twist with 8.5 degree of difficulty we have on the board.......
Scores from the Russian Judge -
Lloyd - 8
Richmond - 7
itsintheblood
4 Apr 2006, 13:40
squirm piggy squirm ...just admit your side is garbage and you are a joke :D
Have a look at your last three years you idiot. Mediocrity was given a new meaning by carlton.
tigerboyz
4 Apr 2006, 13:45
From todays Herald-Sun
The Tigers have firmed dramatically for the wooden spoon and are now firm favourites to finish last.
Richmond has assumed wooden spoon favouritism at $2.20 at TAB Sportsbet after Carlton's shock win against Melbourne. The Tigers were $8 for the spoon before Round 1. The Blues are now $2.75 for the spoon.
(NB: $8.00 into $2.20!)
One Centrebet punter will be on good terms with himself after placing $4000 on Richmond at $8 to win the spoon.
Bookies rarely get it wrong. Guess the message is get on now before they get into red figures.
I just figured out what your problem is vanda you have a small mind and penis to match but you have a very very large ego.
Longy413
4 Apr 2006, 13:46
Have a look at your last three years you idiot. Mediocrity was given a new meaning by carlton.
You do know that over the last three years Richmond have only won two and a half more games than Carlton don't you?
One and a half if you include 2006.
Grimreepah
4 Apr 2006, 14:13
You're an idiot. Get a life moron.
Bit harsh. It's just footy odds.
RICHO: A GOD AMONGST MEN
4 Apr 2006, 14:15
Yep, no doubt you're capable. Any team in the competition is capable of putting together a stretch of good results.
However, confidence has always (from the outside looking in) been a big issue at Richmond. At Essendon we had a group of players who were experienced enough to handle all challenges thrown at them. If the confidence is shot at Punt Road, it might be a very hard thing to draw yourselves out of when you have a young list, a young captain (in terms of experience as a leader) and a dependance on bookends that seem to perhaps be past their best.
It will be interesting to watch.
2005
1 Richmond 15.8 (98) Geelong 25.10 (160) L -62
2 Richmond 16.7 (103) Hawthorn 12.17 (89) Won 14
3 Richmond 12.16 (88) W Bulldogs 11.18 (84) Won 4
4 Richmond 14.16 (100) Fremantle 7.10 (52) Won 48
5 Richmond 11.13 (79) St Kilda 22.15 (147) L -68
6 Richmond 19.9 (123) Port Adel 9.13 (67) Won 56
7 Richmond 23.13 (151) Carlton 10.6 (66) Won 85
8 Richmond 13.15 (93) Collingwood 8.10 (58) Won 35
9 Richmond 12.15 (87) Bris Lions 12.11 (83) Won 4
Enough said
Longy413
4 Apr 2006, 14:24
Enough said
Is it?
In Round 1 in 2005 you played a team that missed the Grand Final by a couple of kicks the year before. Richmond finished last with no expectations. You scored 15 goals for the match. That in itself was a positive. You won the last quarter.
In Round 1 2006 you played a team that missed the finals the previous season. A team like Richmond that had expectations to move forward in 2006. You scored 7 goals for the match. You didn't fire a shot.
The fact that you beat the Bulldogs in Round 3 last year gives some sort of indication into the development, confidence and improvement of two sides that finished last season one win apart.
I'm the Juggernaut
4 Apr 2006, 14:42
squirm piggy squirm ...just admit your side is garbage and you are a joke :D
******** off knob
I'm the Juggernaut
4 Apr 2006, 14:43
I just figured out what your problem is vanda you have a small mind and penis to match but you have a very very large ego.
I bet he drives a red sports car and wears 'bling'
RICHO: A GOD AMONGST MEN
4 Apr 2006, 14:47
Is it?
In Round 1 in 2005 you played a team that missed the Grand Final by a couple of kicks the year before. Richmond finished last with no expectations. You scored 15 goals for the match. That in itself was a positive. You won the last quarter.
In Round 1 2006 you played a team that missed the finals the previous season. A team like Richmond that had expectations to move forward in 2006. You scored 7 goals for the match. You didn't fire a shot.
The fact that you beat the Bulldogs in Round 3 last year gives some sort of indication into the development, confidence and improvement of two sides that finished last season one win apart.
Does anyone dispute that the Dogs are several years more advanced than the Tigers? The Doggies are primed for success, yet it'll be at least 2007 before Tigers see any finals action. Greg Miller intimated as much earlier in the year, but few seemed to pay any attention.
The Tigers' future rests with the likes of Deledio, Tambling, Oakleigh-Nichols, Meyer, Pattison, Schulz, and yet they're all kids. We WILL be a good side, and we WILL see plenty of finals action, but it ain't gonna happen overnight. This is Plough's second year. Give the guy a break.
My post above was in response to the general thrust of this thread: ie, Richmond has a shocking first round result and hence they should be favs for the spoon. IT'S ONE GAME, FOLKS. Sure it was a shocker, but you can put that primarily down to attitude rather than a deficiency in talent. And attitude can quickly be turned around.
OneEyedHawk
4 Apr 2006, 14:48
Im prepared to lay big bucks on your mob not making the 8 again. Mr Diver was showing his wares again in the diving stakes in rd 1. Mr one man band. Loves looking at himself on the scoreboard doesnt he vandatroll?
To be fair, I think you need to watch Richo a bit more closely next game. I love the bloke, but it is unbelievable how much he watches himself on the scoreboard.
Not that it matters..just a useless piece of trivia really.
itsintheblood
4 Apr 2006, 14:52
To be fair, I think you need to watch Richo a bit more closely next game. I love the bloke, but it is unbelievable how much he watches himself on the scoreboard.
Not that it matters..just a useless piece of trivia really.
No argument from me. I agree. Lloydy does it more though. He's just ace in his own eyes. "Me, me me, I, I, I, me, me, me"
Longy413
4 Apr 2006, 14:54
No argument from me. I agree. Lloydy does it more though. He's just ace in his own eyes. "Me, me me, I, I, I, me, me, me"
Walked the walk.
Walked the walk.
:D game, set and match!
phoenix_rise_
24 Apr 2006, 23:51
Speaking of one-man bands..........hows your forward line looking? :rolleyes:
I dont always like to dig up the past past but that quote needs a re-up right now.
I dont always like to dig up the past past but that quote needs a re-up right now.
been quite a spate of Vanda thread bumping over the past few days. How many times can one guys arse get bitten?
Speaking of one-man bands..........hows your forward line looking? :rolleyes:
Ouch!
http://bombersfc.com.au/cp2/c2/webi/article/259790bp.jpg
His down and his out.
tigerboyz
25 Apr 2006, 07:20
Speaking of one-man bands..........hows your forward line looking? :rolleyes:
Better than yours at the moment.
http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/ffximage/2006/04/22/podlloyd_narrowweb__300x485.jpg
feelthetribalfever
25 Apr 2006, 07:57
i can't wait for the tiges to beat essendon :D
The Dice Man
25 Apr 2006, 09:14
Walked the walk.
I'd like to see that! :D
rfctigerarmy
25 Apr 2006, 09:17
Richmond > Essendon.
Game. Set. Match.
Mcchawk
25 Apr 2006, 09:33
Take a bow Tiger fans, you've put the Bummer fans away
mickyt888
25 Apr 2006, 09:38
omg!!! u think ur crappy teams can beat the bombers just because lloyds out? U make it sound like esssendon are in the best form of there lifes. if we play well we will destroy hawks and richmond.
Truetiger
25 Apr 2006, 09:40
Better than yours at the moment.
http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/ffximage/2006/04/22/podlloyd_narrowweb__300x485.jpg
Atleast he can not Dive for free kicks from the side lines. :thumbsu:
Terry Tan
25 Apr 2006, 09:47
I'm sad to see what has happened to Lloyd. Apart from his diving, he's a great player and footy needs all the best players on the ground.
The only tools are most of these obnoxious Bombers fans who give their team such a bad name...Vanda you're a disgrace.
phoenix_rise_
25 Apr 2006, 10:25
omg!!! u think ur crappy teams can beat the bombers just because lloyds out? U make it sound like esssendon are in the best form of there lifes. if we play well we will destroy hawks and richmond.
haha I love a good n00b comment.
Ghost of Punt Road
25 Apr 2006, 10:27
If you belive the Tigers will come last you don't know much about footy.
If you wonder why they have had a tough start to the season, look at the draw.
Tigers were always expected to struggle in the first four games.
The bookies know this, but wanted to suck dump punters in to giving up their money on a team that has an easy second half to the season.
Never think the bookie is on your side.
itsintheblood
1 May 2006, 13:27
From todays Herald-Sun
The Tigers have firmed dramatically for the wooden spoon and are now firm favourites to finish last.
Richmond has assumed wooden spoon favouritism at $2.20 at TAB Sportsbet after Carlton's shock win against Melbourne. The Tigers were $8 for the spoon before Round 1. The Blues are now $2.75 for the spoon.
(NB: $8.00 into $2.20!)
One Centrebet punter will be on good terms with himself after placing $4000 on Richmond at $8 to win the spoon.
Bookies rarely get it wrong. Guess the message is get on now before they get into red figures.
Amzing how the tide changes.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,18981387%255E20322,00.html
Brisbane is next at $4.50, followed by the Kangaroos at $4.50. Essendon is fourth favourite at $6 and then Richmond at $7. TAB Sportsbet took a bet of $9000 on the Kangaroos at $6 to win the wooden spoon.
Lance Uppercut
1 May 2006, 13:44
Amzing how the tide changes.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,18981387%255E20322,00.html
lol into the bookmark folder iitb?
The Dice Man
1 May 2006, 13:46
lol into the bookmark folder iitb?
He wouldn't need too. Just do a search on threads started by Wanda and you'll see a large amount on Richmond.
meltiger
1 May 2006, 13:46
TAB Sportsbet took a bet of $9000 on the Kangaroos at $6 to win the wooden spoon.
Now that is not so far fetched to imagine.
If the Roos are @ $6 after their start to the season the bookies are kidding themselves and asking to potentially lose money as they may in the case of the punter in the article.
Not saying the Roos will certainly finish last, but gee it's definately within the realms of possibility at this stage.
itsintheblood
1 May 2006, 13:49
lol into the bookmark folder iitb?
Just waiting for the day son!!!! I have lots of little tricks up my sleeve. All and sundry were hoeing into us after 3 rounds but the ship is slowing turning.
The Dice Man
8 May 2006, 12:07
Would love to know the updated odds.
Anyone know yet?
itsintheblood
8 May 2006, 12:11
Would love to know the updated odds.
Anyone know yet?
Punters' paradise: Judd all rage for Brownlow
08 May 2006 Herald Sun
Michael Manley
IN A similar vein a month ago punters were queueing up to take the $2.60 on offer for Richmond to win the wooden spoon.
The Tigers are out to $26 for the not so coveted award with TAB Sportsbet.
Bookmakers believe the spoon is now a race between three teams – Carlton, Brisbane and Essendon.
The Blues are into $2.50 with TAB Sportsbet to make it back-to-back spoons but will shorten even further if they lose to Essendon next week.
Brisbane is second favourite at $3.75 with Essendon at $4.50.
The Dice Man
8 May 2006, 12:15
Punters' paradise: Judd all rage for Brownlow
08 May 2006 Herald Sun
Michael Manley
IN A similar vein a month ago punters were queueing up to take the $2.60 on offer for Richmond to win the wooden spoon.
The Tigers are out to $26 for the not so coveted award with TAB Sportsbet.
Bookmakers believe the spoon is now a race between three teams – Carlton, Brisbane and Essendon.
The Blues are into $2.50 with TAB Sportsbet to make it back-to-back spoons but will shorten even further if they lose to Essendon next week.
Brisbane is second favourite at $3.75 with Essendon at $4.50.
Says it all really :)
GhostofJimJess
8 May 2006, 20:06
Only problem is.............your Club is not that good.
A complete nonsense response from you really that is only designed to inspire a false hope in your fellow supporters. I hope you also posted on your Board the numerous occaisons in which some Clubs havnt managed a win at all or perhaps only one win in the first 8 rounds of a season????
Doesn't look so nonsensical now.
Doesn't look so nonsensical now.
Wanda is officially the laughing stock of BF. she has started so many threads that have been dug up this year by Pie, Tiger and Hawk supporters that every word she says is now bookmarked for future ridicule. we were so disappointed when it looked like she was gone - every town needs a bike
Vanda is just setting herself up for a big fall again.
Save the smugness until the end of the season!
Yes. he just fell on his face again :D
beaver's army
8 May 2006, 21:34
Wanda not going to show her head in this thread again? such a shame if she doesnt come back to one of her beloved threads.
From todays Herald-Sun
The Tigers have firmed dramatically for the wooden spoon and are now firm favourites to finish last.
Richmond has assumed wooden spoon favouritism at $2.20 at TAB Sportsbet after Carlton's shock win against Melbourne. The Tigers were $8 for the spoon before Round 1. The Blues are now $2.75 for the spoon.
(NB: $8.00 into $2.20!)
One Centrebet punter will be on good terms with himself after placing $4000 on Richmond at $8 to win the spoon.
Bookies rarely get it wrong. Guess the message is get on now before they get into red figures.
WOW. How are the Bombers going in the betting now. Umbackable methinks.:D
tigerboyz
27 May 2006, 22:49
Wanda not going to show her head in this thread again? such a shame if she doesnt come back to one of her beloved threads.
Wanda,Wanda,Wanda come out,come out where ever you are.:D
should this be in Bay13, Dry?
tomthetiger
27 May 2006, 23:04
Actually I havent seen this guy around for a while, maybe I wont for another 5 years.
Richo83
28 May 2006, 11:59
Typical Bitchmond fans, always trying to make a thread about someone else. 115 point loss against the Western Bulldogs of all teams :D Enjoy another spoon :D
Yes Renegade, enjoy YOUR spoon. How much did your team win by on the weekend? Oh, they got beaten by us, really? Funny stuff eh?
Wanda, Wanda, Wanda. Oh dear. :o :D
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21.
tigerboyz
28 May 2006, 12:02
Yes Renegade, enjoy YOUR spoon. How much did your team win by on the weekend? Oh, they got beaten by us, really? Funny stuff eh?
Wanda, Wanda, Wanda. Oh dear. :o :D
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21.
Don't worry about renegayed he's a tool of the highest order.
Wanda not going to show her head in this thread again? such a shame if she doesnt come back to one of her beloved threads.
I hope he hasnt slit his wrists or something silly like that.
Its ok Wanda to come back to big footy, dont be scared.;) :D
I hope he hasnt slit his wrists or something silly like that.
Its ok Wanda to come back to big footy, dont be scared.;) :D
serious discussion this one!!
Dry Rot
28 May 2006, 21:32
should this be in Bay13, Dry?
agreed