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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat
Last post by Lods -
Those odds are about right....for now.
Sporting odds at the moment are just a snapshot in time.
The smart punter wouldn't be betting until he sees the teams in action
The gambler would be having a speculative bet on some of the teams at longer odds now.
Those odds will probably be different after the end of the preseason games and significantly different mid-season 2026.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat
Last post by DJC -
Quote from: PaulP – on
I'd be curious to see the odds at the end of 2023.

Sportsbet had:

Collingwood - $5
Brisbane - $6.50
Melbourne - $7
Carlton - $8
Greater Western Sydney - $9
Port Adelaide - $10
Adelaide - $15
Geelong - $15
Sydney - $15
Western Bulldogs - $21
St Kilda - $26
Fremantle - $41
Gold Coast - $41
Essendon - $51
Richmond - $51
Hawthorn - $81
North Melbourne - $251
West Coast - $251

Probably not the best way to predict a team's fortunes  ::)
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat
Last post by northernblue -
Quote from: madbluboy – on
Sportsbet premiership odds

5th Sydney $10
11th StKilda $21
12th Carlton $41

It’s almost like the guys that left Sydney didn’t really change their dial, just like their arrival here hasn’t changed ours…

Anyway, it’s all over bar the shouting (and that’s nearly done…) let’s start kicking the ball in anger 👍🏼
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat
Last post by DJC -
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Perhaps I could have added "on paper" after structurally better. As you say, proof is in the pudding but I have this  optimism about about 2026.

Yes, it will be "on paper" until we take on the Swans and the key will be whether our new look forward line can capitalise on the multiple avenues to goal we now have.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Shawny’s concerns about Victorian and Australian Governments
Last post by Gointocarlton -
Quote from: Baggers – on
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Wny Baggers? Is it not the Government's and its Authorities/Agencies job to keep Australians safe? As you say, this isn't a new problem that came about last week and many jewish members of the public have been saying this would  happen and it has (on the current PM's watch). If I was being sceptical, I'd suggest that the law enforcement and intelligence agencies appear to pick and choose went to use intel to foil crimes.

I was referring to the political point scoring, GTC.

On the subject of leadership and dealing with terrorism, I reckon you're right... Aussies, regardless of religion, political persuasion, gender or hair colour! have a right to feel safe in their own country (as do Ukrainians, Jews and Palestinians!!). This Bondi horror happened on Albo's watch so he's copping in the neck but this is a failure of leadership over many years - addressing antisemitism and facing the reality that terrorists reside here and are planning horrors right now.

You can bet that ASIO and the AFP, in particular, will up their games now.
Spot on Baggers, my point exactly. Why now though? I feel like the antisemitism issue has been given a low priority. I can only speak for my local government, but they have actually promoted and fostered antisemitism which has been disgraceful. City of Darebin is in the news again in recent days, shameful.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Shawny’s concerns about Victorian and Australian Governments
Last post by ElwoodBlues1 -
From Jillian Segal's Envoy report:
2.1 From October 2023 to September 2024, antisemitic incidents surged by 316%, with over 2,000 cases reported – threats, assaults, vandalism and intimidation. In October and November 2023 alone, episodes increased over 700% compared to the previous year, reflecting incitement by those with extremist views and misinformation in the media and online. These figures exclude much of the hate online, where antisemitism has exploded. Notable incidents include the firebombing of Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue, firebombing of a childcare centre adjacent to a Synagogue and school, firebombing of cars in residential areas and the repeated targeting with graffiti of Jewish schools and places of worship. In February 2025, ASIO Director General Mike Burgess declared antisemitism Australia’s leading threat to life.

Clearly the Government, ASIO, the AFP have had the information but Albanese has refused to act and protect Jewish citizens in this country.Think I read that 70% of Jews in Australia vote Liberal which isnt unexpected and thats probably going to spiral upwards after recent events. Its been clear that the ALP and the Greens are anti Israel and pro Palestinian, so Albanese has been in no hurry to act until now of course when under the media and world spotlight. 50% of Jews left Nazi Germany pre war so it will be interesting to see if we get a significant exit from Australia now its unsafe for them.