NRL: MARKET ON SLATER TO LEAVE THE STORM
With speculation continuing about Billy Slater’s playing future, Sportingbet Australia have opened a market on which code the star fullback will be playing in 2011.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said the Storm remained a slight favourite to keep Slater as he is under contract for another year but the salary cap situation meant there were several other viable options.
“The Storm will be desperate to keep Slater as he is incredibly popular with the fans as well as been a tremendous player,” Sullivan said.
“He is $1.60 to stay at the Storm with the most obvious other option being a switch Rugby Union rivals, the Melbourne Rebels who would love to Slater to switch codes.
“It would be major coup for them and given they have no salary cap and money to spend, the $2.50 about a switch to the Rebels could be the value.”
The market also has an option on Slater following Karmichael Hunt and switching to AFL.
“He would be a sensation in AFL with his pace and creativity and there would be plenty of teams who would be keen to see how he goes,” Sullivan said.
“The Gold Coast or Western Sydney would also be keen on the publicity and interest he would bring from NRL fans.”
Where will Billy Slater Play in 2011
Sportingbet Australia market
Melbourne Storm 1.60
Melbourne Rebels 2.50
Any other NRL team 5.50
Any AFL team 6.50
Will not play 1st grade NRL, AFL or Super 14 in Australia 7.00
Any other Super 14 team 15.00
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Friday, October 2, 2009
Rugby league grand final
"My heart says Parramatta, but my head says Melbourne."
It's a common phrase ringing out amid rugby league fans in Sydney. And while grand finals can by a good betting option given that both teams will be giving their all (and usually the best team does win), this one's tricky.
The question I can't answer is whether the hype will have an effect. Melbourne doesn't have the same passion and expectation as Parramatta. The fairytale aspect behind Parramatta's bid is extraordinary.
Will Hayne and co be able to perform on the big stage? They did last week against the Bulldogs, so you would think they'll be able to repeat the dose.
BUT ... Melbourne is a side full of big-game players. They have half the victorious Queensland State of Origin side, including Greg Inglis, Billy Slater and Cameron Smith.
I'm with the crowd, and the rule of thumb with punting is to always allow your head over-rule your heart.
Melbourne to win.
And if you're unsure, this week's guest tipster is former AFL player Matthew Campbell from Sportsbet. Let's see what he's got to say about the grand final later today!
It's a common phrase ringing out amid rugby league fans in Sydney. And while grand finals can by a good betting option given that both teams will be giving their all (and usually the best team does win), this one's tricky.
The question I can't answer is whether the hype will have an effect. Melbourne doesn't have the same passion and expectation as Parramatta. The fairytale aspect behind Parramatta's bid is extraordinary.
Will Hayne and co be able to perform on the big stage? They did last week against the Bulldogs, so you would think they'll be able to repeat the dose.
BUT ... Melbourne is a side full of big-game players. They have half the victorious Queensland State of Origin side, including Greg Inglis, Billy Slater and Cameron Smith.
I'm with the crowd, and the rule of thumb with punting is to always allow your head over-rule your heart.
Melbourne to win.
And if you're unsure, this week's guest tipster is former AFL player Matthew Campbell from Sportsbet. Let's see what he's got to say about the grand final later today!
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