AFL Aussie Rules 2004 Grand Final Betting Review
11th September 2008, by
AFL Aussie Rules 2004 Grand Final Betting Review
Centrebet offered 2004 AFL Australian Rules Grand Final betting odds to Centrebet customers from all over the world. The AFL Australian Rules Grand Final is the biggest sporting event of the year for many dedicated Aussie Rules fans across Australia and other parts of the world. The AFL Grand Final is held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on a Saturday afternoon in early spring. The tradition of Aussie Rules football spans more than one hundred years. Another tradition of many Australians is having a bet. Just like the Melbourne Cup, AFL Australian Rules Grand Final betting is a big winner for Centrebet.
One dynasty has ended, and perhaps another has begun in the aftermath of Port Adelaide’s fantastic win in last Saturday's AFL Grand Final.
This was easily the biggest betting AFL final we have ever had, mainly due to both Queensland and South Australia being represented, and naturally Victorians waned to bet on the game as well. Surprisingly, the largest bet didn't come from any of those states; it came from New South Wales, with a punter placing $150,000 on Brisbane to win at $1.50. That bet came in on Friday, and was followed up by a bet of $80,000 on Saturday morning at $1.45. The money continued to pour in for Brisbane not only to win, but also beat a 14 point handicap, with the biggest of those bets being $33,000.
Port did have plenty of support, especially from smaller punters. The big bets for Port included $30,000 at $2.50 (from a client who had backed Brisbane early in the year at the big odds), as well as bets of $20,000 and $15,000 with 14½ points start. As we reported a few weeks back, Port did have a bet of $12,000 at $10 (payout of $120,000) placed on them early in the season, but they were still a long way short of the potential payout if Brisbane had made it four in a row.
AFL Australian Rules 2005 Betting options:
Here are some of the AFL betting options clients will be able to bet on, come 2005 Grand Final day: Winning Margin, Half Time/Full Time Double, Highest Scoring Quarter, Winning Margin in 10 point Gaps, Norm Smith medalist, First Goal Scorer in Each Quarter, Most Goals Kicked, Most Free Kicks and many others. There are even statistical packages available that will help punters to pick a winner.
As the level of professionalism in football increases, so does the need for statistics. But there are other factors which may not be taken into account by the various match and player statistical approaches to AFL betting. This may include the weather, last minute injuries to players, and other events that could influence a team's performance. With the growth in popularity of the interstate teams and the quality of their games, more and more of the key matches will occur at interstate venues. The home and away factor may become more important or less important. The rules of play are regularly reviewed and new ideas tested out during the pre-season competition.
The history of betting on AFL Australian Rules football has demonstrated over and over again that anyone can win on the big day. Just because a team is designated as the favourite, does not guarantee a win. The best approach is to carefully balance which team your heart tells you should win and what your brain tells you is more likely to happen. Best of luck!
Its not too late to start reading up on teams and players. AFL football odds are determined with a good knowledge of players, injuries, strengths and weaknesses. Study the form and you may even catch out the bookie. Full schedules and more team and player information can be found at the Official AFL site.
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last update : 11th September 2008 00:29