Four Nations Series 2010 (23rd Oct-13th Nov)

[slick]

The only odds up at the moment are for the outright winner..

Australia 1.22
New Zealand 6.50
England 9.00
Papua New Guinea 67.00

Ehhm, those odds look tempting for England, England don't have a bad squad and they're more than capable of reaching the final imo, not bad odds for NZ either considering they're reigning world champions, both sides will be up against it as the Aussies do have a crack outfit but if England can squeeze into the final with few Injurys then I think they're in with a chance.

Fixtures..
Saturday, 23 October New Zealand v England (Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand)

Sunday, 24 October Australia v Papua New Guinea (Parramatta Stadium, Sydney Australia)

Saturday, 30 October New Zealand v Papua New Guinea (International Stadium, Rotorua, New Zealand)

Sunday, 31 October Australia v England (AAMI Park Melbourne, Australia)

6 November England v Papua New Guinea (Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand)

6 November New Zealand v Australia Eden Park (Auckland, New Zealand )

Final 13th November Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia

Looking at those fixtures it won't be an easy task for England as they need to beat Australia or The Kiwis in both their respective back yards, yet at the same time I can't see them getting beat twice, that first game against NZ will be key I think, that must be the one England will target for a big performance.

[youth_lad]

Anyone got any thoughts on the prices for the match on Saturday?

Nz Maori v England.

Cheers.

[slick]

I can't see any odds around at the moment Youthlad but I'm always wary of betting on any warm up games.

The Maori teams is as follows...

NEW ZEALAND MAORI: Kevin Locke (NZ Warriors), Sandor Earl (Penrith), Timana Tahu (Parramatta), Clinton Toopi (Gold Coast), Arana J Taumata (North Queensland), Rangi Chase (Castleford), Jeremy Smith (Wakefield), Willie Heta (Otahuhu), Aaron Heremaia (NZ Warriors), Weller Hauraki (Crusaders), Justin Horo (Parramatta), Bodene Thompson (Gold Coast), Kevin Proctor (Melbourne), James Tamou (North Queensland), Sam McKendry (Penrith), Russell Packer (Vodafone Warriors). One player to be added from Kiwis.
Coach: Richie Blackmore.

Only 16 players were named but it's expected a player from the Kiwis will be released to appear for the Maori, that has the makings of some side considering all play in either the NRL or Superleague.

[slick]

Odds now up for the Maori game......

New Zealand Maori v England Book Closes 16 Oct-06:00

Match Result
New Zealand Maori 4.50
Tie 26.00
England 1.20

Handicap odds
New Zealand Maori +12.0 1.90
Hcap Tie - England -12.0 17.00
England -12.0 1.90

Odds Bet365

Ehhm! not bad odds for the Maoris is it considering its just a warm up game and they look a pretty decent outfit, Its not like England are going to break a leg so to speak and the Kiwis and Aussies love this type of friendly game and usually go out to impress.
I've just been watching a preview of the game aswell and even the England players don't know much about them, depending on the coaches for info about what to expect.
link can be found here..
England Rugby League

I don't know what to do as I can't admit to knowing much about the Maoris either , I might just have a wee bet on the Maori's with the handicap at +12.

[slick]

This weekends fixtures Sat 23rd- Sun 24th


Match Result

New Zealand 1.16
Tie 26.00
England 5.00

Match Result
Australia 1.001
Tie 67.00
Papua New Guinea 51.00


Handicap betting..

New Zealand -14.0 1.90
Hcap Tie - England +14.0 17.00
England +14.0 1.90

Australia -50.0 1.90
Hcap Tie - Papua New Guinea +50.0 17.00
Papua New Guinea +50.0 1.90

I'm going out in 5 mins so haven't got time to write much but that Handicap on England looks much to low, this is the game England need to win and the one they have been gearing up for, they put in a half decent performance last weekend albeit resting a couple of players and taking their eye of the ball in the 2nd half but everything was prepping for this game.

I'm not saying England will win allthough its a good possibility but I can see them running the Kiwi's very close , I've not had a scout about to see if theres a better handicap knocking about as I don't have time but have just taken England +14 @ 1.9's bet365.

I'm not bothering with the Aussies as the amount they win by will depend on what mood they're in.

[yorkieacermark2000]

Fuck me is anyone watching it? 18-0 down and within 2 minutes its 18-10 bloody comeback is on, great 2nd try as well

[yorkieacermark2000]

Bit unlucky there were England. Got outplayed first half 2nd half they scored twice to make it 18-10 had one ruled out which would of been given in super league and from that would NZ scored. So a tad unlucky if they had been allowed it they could of won it

[slick]

Missed it myself Yorkie as I was out until the early hrs Friday night but will watch both games b4 next weekends matches, The Aussie v England match now has the makings of a corker so long as England haven't had the stuffing knocked out of them.

[slick]

Match betting
30th Oct 2010
06:00 New Zealand v PNG
home 1.001
draw 67.00
away 26.00

31st Oct 2010
07:30 Australia v England
home 1.06
draw 29.00
away 8.00

Handicap betting
06:00 New Zealand v PNG
home (-44) 1.90
draw (-44) 17.00
away (+44) 1.90

31st Oct 2010
07:30 Australia v England
home (-20) 1.90
draw (-20) 17.00
away (+20) 1.90

Odds Paddypower

[slick]

Well after watching last weeks matches I wouldn't be suprised to see England get thumped here as England's defence looked shambolic, making Graham captain looks to be a huge mistake. I've no doubt McNamara will ring some changes but I just can't see anyway they will get near the Aussies who will love nothing better than to give us a walloping, I hope I'm wrong but I'm beginning to fear the worst.
Aussie Win -20 @ 1.90

[slick]

Final score was 34-14 to the Aussies, thats twice now in this comp the bookies have nailed the handicap and about the 8th time this year it has caught me out.
When i get time I might have a go at a system to bag the draws as the size of odds on a rugby handicap tie does give us a bit of lee-way.