Lines from TAB Sportsbet:

HURRICANES (+11.5 Pts) VS CRUSADERS (-11.5 Pts)
CHIEFS (+6.5 Pts) VS BRUMBIES (-6.5 Pts)
BLUES (-8.5 Pts) VS HIGHLANDERS (+8.5 Pts)
REDS (+4.5 Pts) VS WARATAHS (-4.5 Pts)
BULLS (-9.5 Pts) VS CATS (+9.5 Pts)
SHARKS (+2.5 Pts) VS STORMERS (-2.5 Pts)

I'm sure the Reds will be delighted at being made the underdog in that game! :smile:

wow 4 home dogs this wkend.

Updated my system, it's fully automatic now, although I'm not bothering with scores anymore, just the spread. Scores are useless since totals aren't bettable.

Anyway here are my spreads rounded to closest half point.

Hurricanes-Crusasders Ev
Chiefs-Brumbies +3.5
Blues-Highlanders -6.5
Reds-NSW -7.5
Bulls-Cats -4
Sharks-Stormers Ev

Only spread I've changed is reds vs nsw (was 5, I triple checked and it's definately 7.5, score I got was 29-22 not 27-22).

What is really amazing is that there are 2 matches that my system says are even. It's only said that 4 times before (of which one was a draw).

Spread available that I'd bet are:
Hurricanes +11.5
Chiefs +6.5
Highlanders +11
Reds +4.5
Cats +12
Sharks +2.5

ALL DOGS!!!!

Anyone noticed teams are mainly playing their fellow countrymen this wkend? I guess it makes for easier tri-nations selections.

G'day you fellas,

Not good for the chiefs, Kelleher could be ruled out thru injury, Lowen still in doubt but at least Robinson starts. Heres hoping for some ************ good footie, and, busting me neck to see the Reds and Waratahs do battle.

Squirt,
Reckon it will be difficult for the Chiefs to do without Lowen and Kelleher...the Brumbies backline (and Smith and Paul) will relish the opportunity to run through the small centre pairing of Ranby and Maisie...I have said in the past that Maisie lacks the experience and apparent (esp. defensive) skills at this level. Hope he gives it his all for the sake of the BOP crowd.. Kelleher has been playing well and his contribution has been important to the Chiefs cause. Johnno Gibbs and his forwards will be fired up for this one (great news about Robinson) and it will be a intense battle up front...do you know who's playing at first five?

Desi,

No.10 is Glen Jackson. There is still an outside chance for Lowen and Kelleher but I don't like starting 1/2 fit men as they tend to break down early stuffing up a pattern. In place of Kelleher will be Isaac Boss, and there is nothing wrong with this snipey little B either.

They are starting Bates at No.6 specifically for this game as he tends to be a little bit quicker around the paddock. Ormond goes to the bench and Robinson goes to N0.7.

I see John Mitchell having a rave about their chances and this in turn has got some ****************s in the Waikato thinking the Brumbies are going to lay down and die....I've never seen an Aussie lay down an die without a fight yet. As long as they can secure a bonus point I'll be happy and if the Waratahs win then Mr J'll be happy and we'll all have a ************ good week-end.

Gotta goan get a beer.

Desi A though,

Are you originally from the BOP.

Squirter,
From the BOP...Waihi Beach mate...have a son there still (in Katikati with the missus' Grandparents)...go the Chiefs!

Hope they get the point Squirter and sorry Mr J, but I reckon the Reds this weekend LOL!

Well, the Brumbies will be thanking the Hurricanes big time! Now they are pretty much assured of top spot and must surely be favourited to take the title.

Who said I know what I'm talking about.... ************ useless eh !!!!

Anyway, if the CHIEFS win tomorrow that will give them a home semi. Watch a bit of League.