John Smith

How to bet on AFL football

Posted by John Smith | May 12, 2024 | Other Stuff |

A handy guide to betting on AFL football.

AFL betting strategies

Posted by John Smith | May 11, 2024 | Other Stuff |

Betting on the AFL football can add an extra level of excitement to the season. But it also requires skill and strategic thinking.

Five key Australian sporting events to come in 2023

Posted by John Smith | May 19, 2023 | Previews with Punch |

The Penrith Panthers are seeking to become NRL premiers for a third consecutive year As always...

The legal and moral implications of sports betting

Posted by John Smith | Mar 15, 2023 | Behind the News, Football |

The rise of online sports betting has created a new set of challenges for lawmakers and sports organisations.

Australia set to unleash ‘Ron Ball’ on the English

Posted by John Smith | Dec 25, 2022 | Other Stuff |

In the lead-up to the Ashes, Australia has attempted to directly ridicule arch rival England’s “Bazball” with its own version of a cricket philosophy.

Can Collingwood bounce back after prelim loss?

Posted by John Smith | Sep 20, 2022 | Behind the News, Football |

Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury was exceptional in his team’s heartbreaking preliminary...

Australian summer sports to keep AFL fans occupied

Posted by John Smith | Sep 11, 2022 | Behind the News |

There are plenty of opportunities for footy fans to still enjoy a range of sports over the coming warm months.

Imminent player exits add to frustrating GWS history

Posted by John Smith | Sep 9, 2022 | Behind the News, Football |

Greater Western Sydney needs to start showing better returns for the amount of money the AFL Is investing in its future.

Great AFL storylines to continue during the finals

Posted by John Smith | Sep 1, 2022 | Behind the News, Football |

We take a look at the best AFL storylines of season 2022.

Will minor premier also win AFL premiership in 2022?

Posted by John Smith | Aug 28, 2022 | Behind the News, Football |

Can a second team in two years take out both the AFL minor premiership and clinch a victory on grand final day?

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