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Entries from August 2009

NRL round 25 preview and tips

August 27th, 2009 by Shaun · 26 Comments

Two weeks out and the final eight is still in flux. The Bulldogs have a chance to snatch the minor premiership. The Storm could (though it is unlikely) miss out on fourth spot. And the Tigers in 10th place are still a chance to play on in September. And while results will affect the placings, [...]

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NRL round 24 preview and tips

August 20th, 2009 by Shaun · 28 Comments

It is time for caution to be discarded. It is time for nothing other than a ruthless death riding of any team that stands in the way of your final chances. The season has built nicely and now is a furious race to the eight. As I’m no hope in tipping comp then my tips [...]

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NRL round 23 preview and tips

August 13th, 2009 by Shaun · 19 Comments

I don’t see the point in commenting too much on Greg Inglis. Much of it has already been said in relation to Greg Bird, Brett Stewart and Matthew Johns and it depresses me to say it all again. It is another sad episode that tarnishes what is a great game. And it is a great [...]

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NRL round 22 preview and tips

August 6th, 2009 by Shaun · 27 Comments

As the body finally decides that it has recovered from the first cricket practice of the season (the recovery seems longer each pre-season), the race home just gets better and better. 12 teams can are still in the hunt and plenty of games that have a direct bearing on the finals this weekend. Let’s dive [...]

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