THE LONG HARD LOOK WITH MIKE WILSON
FRIDAY
Test Match: Australia v New Zealand
Skilled Park, 7:30pm
Players from both teams have publicly declared each themselves as underdogs for the ANZAC Test. No one wants the ‘favourites’ tag. The Australia V New Zealand clashes always draw a lot of attention, but with New Zealand now the Four nations and World Champions, there is a new intensity injected into the battles. If this one is in your tipping comps, I think Australia is your best selection with Jonathan Thurston back in the mix.
Odds:
Australia $1.22 New Zealand $4.35
Mike’s Best Bet: None
Country Origin v City Origin
Lavington Sports Ground, Albury NSW, 7:35pm.
As a New South Welshman I found it refreshingly pleasing that NSW Coach Ricky Stuart announced that the City v Country clash would be a straight up trial for players hoping to make the NSW side. Both teams have also been given pretty similar strategies to adopt so that Stuart can measure the player’s performances on what is essentially level pegging. If this game is in your tipping comps, it’s Country all the way.
Odds:
Country $1.45 City $2.75
Mike’s Best Bet: None
