20 Jan 15
Originally posted by Great Big SteesNo, but that sounds interesting. I only know of lacrosse from reading my sister's Malory Towers books when I was a kid, but it's quite a big sport over in Canada, isn't it? Does it have Aboriginal Canadian origins?
There is a Native American peoples reserve (Six Nations) near here where, yearly, they host a big lacrosse tournament. I see that this was not what you were referring to.
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Originally posted by NoEarthlyReasonYes and as to it's popularity...it is played professionally in several cities along with a number of amateur associations too. The popularity ebbs and flows. I played for a while but took it up late and along with hockey, which I played for decades, it took it's toll on my body. Now I stick with the less physically "pounding" sports like golf and cross country skiing with "some" downhill.
No, but that sounds interesting. I only know of lacrosse from reading my sister's Malory Towers books when I was a kid, but it's quite a big sport over in Canada, isn't it? Does it have Aboriginal Canadian origins?
20 Jan 15
Originally posted by Trev33yes ~ as you can see, I rethought my odds! 5-1 seems generous if, as in Badger's post, he seems to insinuate (I think) that they all have same chance. Thus, 5-1 on any ONE would be fair. 5-1 on two selections (albeit no hopers) generous?
Only 2-1?
Ireland have England and France at home, might be key.
From the other 4, too close to call. One hopes that they each have 2 home, 2 away vs each other. If pushed, has to be England.
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Originally posted by st dominics previewEven 5-1 is a bit short for Italy or Scotland. I'd happily give 20-1 and feel I wasn't being generous enough.
yes ~ as you can see, I rethought my odds! 5-1 seems generous if, as in Badger's post, he seems to insinuate (I think) that they all have same chance. Thus, 5-1 on any ONE would be fair. 5-1 on two selections (albeit no hopers) generous?
From the other 4, too close to call. One hopes that they each have 2 home, 2 away vs each other. If pushed, has to be England.
They swap the fixtures year after year... so last year Ireland were away to England and France and home to the rest. This was the fixture list the year Ireland won the slam (I'm Irish btw) and have the stronger team than last year.
4 wins and the best points difference will probably win it though.
20 Jan 15
Originally posted by Trev33problem with Ireland is their best players (O'Driscoll ~ now gone, O'Connell, Best etc) are a year older, and their replacements aren't (yet) good enough,
Even 5-1 is a bit short for Italy or Scotland. I'd happily give 20-1 and feel I wasn't being generous enough.
They swap the fixtures year after year... so last year Ireland were away to England and France and home to the rest. This was the fixture list the year Ireland won the slam (I'm Irish btw) and have the stronger team than last year.
4 wins and the best points difference will probably win it though.
If Robbie means Scotland will beat England...that will win you a tidy sum if you want to put a bet on at scratch!
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Originally posted by st dominics previewTrue, a few of them are holding off retirement until after the world cup. We finally have a good coach now and weren't fancied last year with a lot of injuries but got the job done. If a little luckily.
problem with Ireland is their best players (O'Driscoll ~ now gone, O'Connell, Best etc) are a year older, and their replacements aren't (yet) good enough,
If Robbie means Scotland will beat England...that will win you a tidy sum if you want to put a bet on at scratch!
England are looking strong though, probably player for player the best team but they were last year as well so we'll see. Wales don't look at strong as recent years and France? You're guess is as good as mine.
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Originally posted by Trev33that sums it up perfectly. England undoubtedly the best players/squad, at least 2 strong players in each position (how can he even think of not involving Cipriani!)
True, a few of them are holding off retirement until after the world cup. We finally have a good coach now and weren't fancied last year with a lot of injuries but got the job done. If a little luckily.
England are looking strong though, probably player for player the best team but they were last year as well so we'll see. Wales don't look at strong as recent years and France? You're guess is as good as mine.
But not a great deal between the 4 best teams and, as you say, home games essential to win