SIGN UP FOR NEW TIPPING COMP

[Sportz]

Okay, I thought this could create a bit of interest. I reckon it'll be fun.

A tipping comp where you are basically competing against just one other tipster each week on a round robin basis. It will work exactly like the AFL, NRL or S14. So we will have a set number of tipsters (hopefully 12, 14 or 16) and there will be either 6, 7 or 8 separate "matches" each week. You will earn competition points for beating your opponent just like they do in the Football competitions. And there will be a weekly competition ladder with wins, losses, % etc. Then at the end of the preliminary games, the top tipsters will go through to the final series which will be played out over the 4 days of the Flemington Melbourne Cup Carnival, with the Grand Final on the last day of the carnival..

I still have to work out a few things about how it will run, but as a basic idea, what do you think?

Please sign on here if you're interested. First in, best dressed, but please be sure that you can compete for the whole duration of the comp. I'm thinking it will run from Saturday June 3 right through to Saturday November 11.

People I'd be looking to be involved are Chuck, Maverick1993, Svenvlad, Raw Instinct, Crash, luv2bet, feather, Real Deal, Testarossa, Horse Whisperer, Jim Curran etc etc....

[THE PHANTOM]

2 LONG a season otherwise may have been interested good luck anyhow :)

[Sportz]

Well, if everyone feels the same, I guess I could decide to start it later on and make it a shorter comp. But I'm definitely going to have the finals during the Melbourne Cup carnival.

[Real Deal]

Never been one to tell you how or what to do sportz but i have sort of given racing away for a bit till very early spring.

Would definately be in when the good melb and syd horses start coming round again.


PS. Hate betting on bog heap tracks!

[Sportz]

So, would you be interested if we started at the beginning of August or something like that? That was my original plan.

[Sportz]

Hmmm. Okay, well I've had a rethink. I've decided it's probably best to wait until the start of August to begin this comp. By that time, everyone will be raring to go and the season won't be too long.

SO NO NEED TO SIGN UP NOW FOR THE COMP.

In any case, what do you guys think of the actual idea of competing against a different tipster each week and ending up in a final series to decide the overall champion?

[wesmip1]

Sounds good.

I don't mind when it starts..

[leroy]

Sounds like a bit of fun.
I do agree with a short season though.
I look forward to it.
Leroy

[crash]

Sounds like fun Sportz and it's something different. I'm not going anywhere and there is not much else happening this time of year. Lets wait to see if you get some interest before you can the idea of an early start.

[Sportz]

Don't know. I might try a shortened version or something like that in the meantime, but I think I'll probably leave the full blown tipping comp until the start of the new racing season in August.

[Chuck]

yep

[Raw Instinct]

Yea count me in mate whenever it starts always up for it.

[Svenvlad]

G'day Sportz,

Yea i'd be interested in that....sounds good.

Sven

[luv2bet]

Im in sportz, dont mind starting early june, whenever you thinks best mate..

[jim curran]

count me in

jim

[leroy]

Sportz,
Maybe you could start with a NAB cup(knockout version)
See how that goes.
Just a idea.

Leroy

[Sportz]

Yeah, I think I'll start up a smaller tipping comp next week or the week after, just to keep us interested until the real thing starts in August.

[TESTAROSSA]

Count me in Sportz :)

[Matilda]

I don't mind to try out the shorter version.

[maverick1993]

I'm in Sportz,,,,tis always fun :)...long or a short comp..its up to you,

[Sportz]

Okay, who's up for some state of origin type interstate tipping rivalry?

I'm thinking that we could put together some state "teams" from the tipsters we have on here. Certainly should be able to assemble a good team from Qld, NSW and probably Victoria. Possibly even WA. Don't know about SA though.

So, could everyone that's interested in this next little tipping comp please tell me the state they want to represent and then I'll try to sort something out.

[maverick1993]

Qld for me Sportz :) ,,,although i'd look at Sa if you had to many queenslanders lining up.

[Chuck]

I'm thinking that we could put together some state "teams" from the tipsters we have on here. Certainly should be able to assemble a good team from Qld, NSW and probably Victoria. Possibly even WA. .

yeah, but the WA guys usually just huddle around their racing in the west thread and don't tend to associate themselves with us lesser mortals

Anyway i'm a cockroach

[Svenvlad]

QLD here too Sportz, good idea :)

Sven

[leroy]

sounds good
Victoria here

Leroy

[Raw Instinct]

Queensland born and bred here mate

[wesmip1]

Sportz,


Sounds fun .. I am from NSW so a cockroach.

[crash]

I'm up for Vic.

Depending who is who in which state you might have some handicapping problems:-)

[syllabus23]

I'm in for NSW ty,,I really dont know why we are bothering though.The rest of them dont know chut from clay.Perhaps if we get a substantial handicap those poor b's from the backward states might stand some chance.

[Horse Whisperer]

COUNT ME IN SPORTZ, IM A QLDER, SO AS LONG AS WE DONT BET IN SYDNEY US QLDERS SHOULD BE RIGHT. I CAN SEE IT NOW, SOME NSW PUNTER JAGS A LONGSHOT IN THE LAST AT RANDWICK TO GET THE NSW BOYS UP BY $1.

[TESTAROSSA]

NSW here sportz

[Sportz]

Okay, looks like we need a few Victorians.

[Stix]

I'LL HAVE A CRACK SPORTZ...

I WEAR THE BIG "V".......



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WE LOVE STIX COZ HE'S A VICTORIAN....

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WE LOVE STIX COZ HE'S A VICTORIAN....

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[Sportz]

You can sure tell a Victorian. You just can't tell them much. :D

[luv2bet]

Okay, who's up for some state of origin type interstate tipping rivalry?

I'm thinking that we could put together some state "teams" from the tipsters we have on here. Certainly should be able to assemble a good team from Qld, NSW and probably Victoria. Possibly even WA. Don't know about SA though.

So, could everyone that's interested in this next little tipping comp please tell me the state they want to represent and then I'll try to sort something out.


Dont know about S.A hey sportz, what you scared or something???? lol..

I'm keen to represent the forgotten state, especially if the draft goes my way. Surely being from sa I would get a first round pick.......hmmmmmm, I'll take Mav thanks sportz..

If adelaides not involved I'll just make up the numbers wherever needed..

[crash]

Being a Collingwood supporter, the Vic's are a top chance. Naturally Collingwood supporters are exceptional punters [good at anything they do], so If there is more than one of us...... the comp. will be a walk in the park !!!

[leroy]

I thought you were a smart man Crash, A Vic and a Magpie.
That makes two of us with that special quality.

GO THE VICS AND THE PIES

Leroy

[Sportz]

Okay guys, sorry about all these damn questions, but I'm trying to work something out.

What I also want to know is, are there any of you who DON'T like betting in the state that you've told me you want to represent. For example, is there someone from NSW, who really doesn't like betting on Sydney racing?

[Stix]

I thought you were a smart man Crash, A Vic and a Magpie.
That makes two of us with that special quality.

GO THE VICS AND THE PIES

Leroy
OMG..... finally something Crash and I agree on....... the Mighty Big "V".... and the Mighty Magpies !!!!

[breadman]

YEH OK ILL HAVE A GO PUT ME DOWN AS A MIGHTY QUEENSLANDER!!!

COMON BIG MAL BRING BACK THE BIFF AND THE PASSION (pretty please)

[Sportz]

OMG..... finally something Crash and I agree on....... the Mighty Big "V".... and the Mighty Magpies !!!!

Geez, all these damn Collingwood supporters are taking over the place! :o

[Goldcoaster]

ok i will have a go.

put me in Qld

Thanks

[Sportz]

Okay, the way things are going, it might turn out to be Qld vs the rest!!! :eek:

[umrum]

if ya need a wa entrant i will oblige sportz.

cheers
umrum

[Sportz]

Okay, ideally, I'd like 2 more from NSW and 1 more from either Vic, SA or WA.

How about Jim Curran? feather? xptdriver?

[mad]

Yep, throw me in with luv2 for SA. If not no dramas.

[jim curran]

sports
i nominated last week
regards jim

[Sportz]

Sorry about that Jim. I hadn't started on the state teams idea then though. I assume that I can put you down for NSW.

In that case, I'd like just one more tipster from NSW if possible.

[wesmip1]

Sportz,

Just to confirm who you have listed for each state maybe you should post who is confirmed up here.

And just in case you missed mine .. NSW.

Thanks

[Sportz]

At this stage it looks like we'll have three teams. I'm afraid the Vics, South Aussies and West Aussies will have to work together!!! :eek:

Queensland
Maverick1993
Svenvlad
Raw Instinct
Horse Whisperer
Goldcoaster
Breadman

New South Wales
Chuck
Testarossa
Syllabus23
wesmip1
Jim Curran

Vic / SA / WA
crash
Leroy
Stix
luv2bet
mad
umrum

I'd really like just one more tipster from NSW and then we'll have 3 even teams.

[feather]

i'm in (at present chilly) Brissie, but you seem to have a good team there, thankyou anyways

[wesmip1]

sportz,

Which team are you in or you don't intend to tip ?

Good luck

[jim curran]

sportz
nsw is right
jim

[Sportz]

sportz,

Which team are you in or you don't intend to tip ?


No, I think I'll just sit this one out and wait for the spring. I'll just be umpire and scorer. :)

[crash]

Seems as if the place is crawling with Queenslanders. What we southerners don't want to get stuck with sportz, is betting in home state only as track conditions will give the northerners an unfair advantage.

[leroy]

maybe you could do it like home and away games!!

Leroy

[luv2bet]

Seems as if the place is crawling with Queenslanders. What we southerners don't want to get stuck with sportz, is betting in home state only as track conditions will give the northerners an unfair advantage.

Your right there crash, but then again look at last saturdays results in sunny brisbane. It would be nice to beat em' on there home turf though...lol

[Michael]

If theres any spots left I'll have a go, Victoria here

[Sportz]

Well, actually, we already have 3 teams of 6. Admittedly, one didn't tip last week, but he should be right to go this week. If one of the All Stars team wants to pull out, then perhaps you could take their place.