Friday, December 23, 2005
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Monday, December 19, 2005
Sneaky calls for Calm
TanzaniaBattered Sav poster boy, Sneaky Pete has had to call for calm after a group of locals lost the equivalent of up to 7 years wages. Sneaky showed the locals the art of Texas Hold Em, and told them that there would be "no way that the could lose there money". Sadly he was terribly mistaken.
One young man has had to cancel his only daughters wedding after he decided to double up the money that had been set aside for the big day. Word spread around the village that 6 men have lost up to $4 AUD (eq. 7 years eages) throughout a torrid day where the dealer bent them over the proverbial table. A village meeting was called (as pictured) where locals were allowed to express there disappointment to the master himself. Sneaky was forced to call for calm on a number of occasions when locals threatened to "chop of his black jacks", he then pointed out that he was indeed a fellow man but of different colorisation. This did not go down to well with the locals as Sneaky was forced to flee by horseback to the neighboring country of Kenya.
All in all, Pete has been quoted as saying that it has been one heck of a successful trip and that he had to sign the "bringing back over $10,000 AUD into the country" box on the incoming immigration card as Customs.
Quote of the Day - Soccer
H.G. Nelson:
"Closes the door. Big images, big images, hands in the air, scoring well with the hands in the air, I don’t think I’ve seen a better hands in the air today. He’s battered the sav again beautifully there, and it must be swelling now, it must be starting to hurt."
"Closes the door. Big images, big images, hands in the air, scoring well with the hands in the air, I don’t think I’ve seen a better hands in the air today. He’s battered the sav again beautifully there, and it must be swelling now, it must be starting to hurt."
Gambling's Childs Play
Tanzania
Sneaky Pete has once again spread some good 'ol fashioned Aussie spirit by declaring "you're never too young to gamble" to a crowd of young village people in downtown Tanzania.
Demonstrating the various theories and strategies of Blackjack, Sneaks delighted the crowd with his indepth knowledge of cards and all casino based gambling. Pictured here explaining the ins and outs of how to ask the dealer for another card, he made light work of explaining complex card counting algorithms to the kiddies. There were even chants of "Come In Spinner" from the crowd as Sneaks taught them all Two-Up.
Sneaky is in Tanzania promoting gambling as part of a new global initiative called "Lets All Gamble Before Its Too Late". The campaign is targeted at people across the globe who haven't yet been to a casino, or who may not have access to online gambling.
Monday, December 12, 2005
The Gods Must Be Crazy
Tanzania
Battered Sav all-rounder and all-round good guy Sneaky Pete has been selling his bookmaking strategy around the world.
Spotted here with a village local, Sneaks has been touting the benefits of his winning formula at the track to anyone who will listen, including the man pictured who doesn't even understand english.
Listen carefully and you can hear the passion in his voice and the expression in his hands as he promotes responsible gambling to a continent not yet even able to afford such pleasures as gambling, let alone the basic necessities. Dressed in his trademark Armani suit, with a Zegna shirt and tie, Sneaky amazed the locals with his simple yet effective betting formula that has seen him dominate Randwick on any given Saturday.
"I love people, and people love me. People here say they are happy, but look what gambling did for Sydney.... people were wandering around thinking they were happy, when they weren't. And now look at them! It just adds such a rich tapestry to the community"
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Proof is in the Pudding (so to speak)
Sydney - After much public whisper, innuendo and shamig, the issue of Hollywood and the "The Bowel Growler" has finally been put to rest.
A brief media conference was called at 10:00pm (AESST) last night by the management team of Hollywood, to announce to the world that he and Mrs Hollywood are now the proud parents of Baby Hollywood. In a pre-written statement, Hollywood commented about how he had endured the 31 hour labour saying that it had been "tough" but he'd manage to pull through it "ok".
In amazing show of commitment to the SAV's, Hollywood has made himself available for selection for tonight's Grand Final Qualifier saying, that he had "life time" to get to know Baby Hollywood, but only tonight a chance of glory.
From the SAV family to the Hollywood family - CONGRATULATIONS on the arrival of Baby Hollywood.
A brief media conference was called at 10:00pm (AESST) last night by the management team of Hollywood, to announce to the world that he and Mrs Hollywood are now the proud parents of Baby Hollywood. In a pre-written statement, Hollywood commented about how he had endured the 31 hour labour saying that it had been "tough" but he'd manage to pull through it "ok".
In amazing show of commitment to the SAV's, Hollywood has made himself available for selection for tonight's Grand Final Qualifier saying, that he had "life time" to get to know Baby Hollywood, but only tonight a chance of glory.
From the SAV family to the Hollywood family - CONGRATULATIONS on the arrival of Baby Hollywood.
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
BRILLIANT
Peter Roebuck
What a performance it was last night. The Sav’s played brilliantly and hit top gear leading into the finals.
The Sav’s turned up in full force last night focused and determined to send the Newtown boys packing back to Wacko St, aka King St.
Having a couple of there so called “stars” pull out of the match at the last minute The Sav’s were ready to turn on a show.
Winning the toss and sending the Mongrels in bat the Sav’s started brilliantly. Taking the new ball Dabber who was recalled days before the game stood up and balled with pace and bounce. Getting 2 early run out’s meant the Sav’s were in a strong position.
With the first pairing struggling for runs, the Sav’s placed the pressure on them and they finished the skin with 13 runs on the board.
Insider reports told The Sav’s that the 2nd pairing was their best and needed to be really focused on. Ocky and Slick had the task of keeping the scores tight. Ocky was swinging the ball from side to side and had the batters in all sorts. Slick balling rockets, managed to bowl a ball that smashed into the batters hip, he then proceeded to fall down like the twin towers!! The paring finished the skin with 16 runs on the board and the Mongrels had 39 in the bank at the half way mark.
Shami aka Peter Taylor was spinning the ball and tempting everyone to hit him for six. Unfortunately for them they hit the ball straight to Tempter who took a screamer of a catch and would take on Tucan’s catch for the sort after trophy of classic catch of the season.
With the final pairing in, big Kel came charging and the got the Sav’s first hat trick for the season. The Sav’s went nuts and the batsmen’s were fired up and ready to unleash. With the Christmas lights flashing they managed to get back into the game and finished with 38 for the skin. The Sav’s needed to chase 87 to win the game.
Arjuna gave Reebs and Tempter the role of getting the boys of to a great start. They gave him the best start that he could have wished for. No outs and runs central commentators were calling it. Place managed to place 56 on the board in the first skin. Reebs worked the net while Tempter piled 35 runs on his stats!!
Winning the skin and in a solid position, out walked Kel and Arjuna, with a couple of early wickets the boys stuck their heads down and played simple indoor. Working the nets and keeping the runs ticketing they place a solid 32 on the board.
The Sav’s weren’t finished yet, Shami and Dabber wanted in on the party as well. Dabber hit a brilliant six off their spinner and Shami was timing the ball with class.
With a 113 in the bag, Ocky and Slick walked out. Wanting to stamp there authority as title favourites, they smacked the ball everywhere. Ocky was on fire and placed the highest total of the season on the board with a total of 40 runs. They finished with 62 runs at the end of the skin. Ocky said post match “I can’t believe I batted that well, I didn’t bat with my brother in Arms Tucan this week, but I wish he was here to share this special moment.”
It was a brilliant win and one that will go down in the history books. They won by 90 runs in the semi-final and really showed why they are the favourites.
Early this morning at the official media conference Captain Arjuna made a statement saying the Sav’s may forfeit the next game and use the back up game to get into the final as they have no players for this game! A decision will be made either today or tomorrow on the fate of the Sav’s.
What a performance it was last night. The Sav’s played brilliantly and hit top gear leading into the finals.
The Sav’s turned up in full force last night focused and determined to send the Newtown boys packing back to Wacko St, aka King St.
Having a couple of there so called “stars” pull out of the match at the last minute The Sav’s were ready to turn on a show.
Winning the toss and sending the Mongrels in bat the Sav’s started brilliantly. Taking the new ball Dabber who was recalled days before the game stood up and balled with pace and bounce. Getting 2 early run out’s meant the Sav’s were in a strong position.
With the first pairing struggling for runs, the Sav’s placed the pressure on them and they finished the skin with 13 runs on the board.
Insider reports told The Sav’s that the 2nd pairing was their best and needed to be really focused on. Ocky and Slick had the task of keeping the scores tight. Ocky was swinging the ball from side to side and had the batters in all sorts. Slick balling rockets, managed to bowl a ball that smashed into the batters hip, he then proceeded to fall down like the twin towers!! The paring finished the skin with 16 runs on the board and the Mongrels had 39 in the bank at the half way mark.
Shami aka Peter Taylor was spinning the ball and tempting everyone to hit him for six. Unfortunately for them they hit the ball straight to Tempter who took a screamer of a catch and would take on Tucan’s catch for the sort after trophy of classic catch of the season.
With the final pairing in, big Kel came charging and the got the Sav’s first hat trick for the season. The Sav’s went nuts and the batsmen’s were fired up and ready to unleash. With the Christmas lights flashing they managed to get back into the game and finished with 38 for the skin. The Sav’s needed to chase 87 to win the game.
Arjuna gave Reebs and Tempter the role of getting the boys of to a great start. They gave him the best start that he could have wished for. No outs and runs central commentators were calling it. Place managed to place 56 on the board in the first skin. Reebs worked the net while Tempter piled 35 runs on his stats!!
Winning the skin and in a solid position, out walked Kel and Arjuna, with a couple of early wickets the boys stuck their heads down and played simple indoor. Working the nets and keeping the runs ticketing they place a solid 32 on the board.
The Sav’s weren’t finished yet, Shami and Dabber wanted in on the party as well. Dabber hit a brilliant six off their spinner and Shami was timing the ball with class.
With a 113 in the bag, Ocky and Slick walked out. Wanting to stamp there authority as title favourites, they smacked the ball everywhere. Ocky was on fire and placed the highest total of the season on the board with a total of 40 runs. They finished with 62 runs at the end of the skin. Ocky said post match “I can’t believe I batted that well, I didn’t bat with my brother in Arms Tucan this week, but I wish he was here to share this special moment.”
It was a brilliant win and one that will go down in the history books. They won by 90 runs in the semi-final and really showed why they are the favourites.
Early this morning at the official media conference Captain Arjuna made a statement saying the Sav’s may forfeit the next game and use the back up game to get into the final as they have no players for this game! A decision will be made either today or tomorrow on the fate of the Sav’s.
Friday, December 02, 2005
The Sav's great escape
Peter Roebuck
Last night saw the mighty Sav’s play to secure a spot in the finals and finish 3rd place on the ladder.
Things didn’t get off to such a great start with stand in captain for 5 secs, while the main captain Arjuna was practising his stoke play, Hollywood lost the toss. Being sent into bat the Sav’s looked very relaxed and ready to turn on a show.
All that practise before the game must has done Arjuna some good, as he finally started to hit the ball well and worked the nets. Batting with the unit him self “Kel”, they formed a good partnership and the score board was ticketing over faster then then a dog eating a bone. Finishing the skin on 41, it gave the Sav’s the foundation that they needed.
The next pairing comprised of Hollywood and Slick. Slick was under a lot of pressure to perform this week after a batting display last week that could only be described a “Crap”. The crowd in bay “End of the Net” were also having a few digs, yelling out “Give us a wind mill Slick”. Putting his head down saw the pairing place a solid total of 38 on the board.
Out walked the masters of the net, Tucan and Ocky. Looking to improve on recent weeks performances, they started off well and were looking solid. The brothers in arms were working the net, but then things turned for the worse with a couple of flucky run outs and catching saw the pair come back to only place 31 on the board. Ocky was quote in saying “This is bull, I need to score runs and I’m feed up of all this pressure that is placed on me, place it on Tucan!!!” The Sav’s were now in a great position to stamp their foot down.
Out walked Mr First Grade aka Tempter and Reebs. With his head struggling to fit into the net, Tempter showed why he was selected to play 1’s last week. Brilliant stroke play and great running. Unfortunately this was only a dream and the boys helped the total to a solid 21 and finished the team with 132 on the board.
For the first time all season there was some cockiness creeping into the Sav’s as they thought they had already won the game before they started bowling. There was no talk in the field and things were quite. The turning point in the game was when Tucan took the catch of the season. The crowd went nuts and Ocky was kissing and hugging him like no tomorrow as his catch won the skin!!! It will be in the memory of everyone who saw it for years to come as he stretch full length to his right, plucked it from mid air and rolled 3 times to hold the catch.
The Sav’s were alive and things started to turn, winning the first 3 skins the Sav’s looked like they had the game in the bag.
But the opposition started to fight back and things were getting tense. With the last over needing 11 runs to win it was up to Tucan to win the game. With 3 balls to go, they needed 2 runs to win and things looked like they were going pair shaped for the Sav’s. But the next to balls saw a caught behind and a run out and the Sav’s were victorious again.
Marching into the finals the Sav’s knew they just got away with that win.
A massive crowd is expected next week to see the Sav’s take on the Newtown Mongerals to move onto the next round and one stepcloser to the Grand Final
In breaking news there has been some uproar in the selection of the team for Monday. Insiders say there could be a couple of moves on Monday night that will place pressure on the Sav’s. Whoever is selected will be trying their hardest to keep their spot as a number of ‘Guns” will be back in for the next game.
Last night saw the mighty Sav’s play to secure a spot in the finals and finish 3rd place on the ladder.
Things didn’t get off to such a great start with stand in captain for 5 secs, while the main captain Arjuna was practising his stoke play, Hollywood lost the toss. Being sent into bat the Sav’s looked very relaxed and ready to turn on a show.
All that practise before the game must has done Arjuna some good, as he finally started to hit the ball well and worked the nets. Batting with the unit him self “Kel”, they formed a good partnership and the score board was ticketing over faster then then a dog eating a bone. Finishing the skin on 41, it gave the Sav’s the foundation that they needed.
The next pairing comprised of Hollywood and Slick. Slick was under a lot of pressure to perform this week after a batting display last week that could only be described a “Crap”. The crowd in bay “End of the Net” were also having a few digs, yelling out “Give us a wind mill Slick”. Putting his head down saw the pairing place a solid total of 38 on the board.
Out walked the masters of the net, Tucan and Ocky. Looking to improve on recent weeks performances, they started off well and were looking solid. The brothers in arms were working the net, but then things turned for the worse with a couple of flucky run outs and catching saw the pair come back to only place 31 on the board. Ocky was quote in saying “This is bull, I need to score runs and I’m feed up of all this pressure that is placed on me, place it on Tucan!!!” The Sav’s were now in a great position to stamp their foot down.
Out walked Mr First Grade aka Tempter and Reebs. With his head struggling to fit into the net, Tempter showed why he was selected to play 1’s last week. Brilliant stroke play and great running. Unfortunately this was only a dream and the boys helped the total to a solid 21 and finished the team with 132 on the board.
For the first time all season there was some cockiness creeping into the Sav’s as they thought they had already won the game before they started bowling. There was no talk in the field and things were quite. The turning point in the game was when Tucan took the catch of the season. The crowd went nuts and Ocky was kissing and hugging him like no tomorrow as his catch won the skin!!! It will be in the memory of everyone who saw it for years to come as he stretch full length to his right, plucked it from mid air and rolled 3 times to hold the catch.
The Sav’s were alive and things started to turn, winning the first 3 skins the Sav’s looked like they had the game in the bag.
But the opposition started to fight back and things were getting tense. With the last over needing 11 runs to win it was up to Tucan to win the game. With 3 balls to go, they needed 2 runs to win and things looked like they were going pair shaped for the Sav’s. But the next to balls saw a caught behind and a run out and the Sav’s were victorious again.
Marching into the finals the Sav’s knew they just got away with that win.
A massive crowd is expected next week to see the Sav’s take on the Newtown Mongerals to move onto the next round and one stepcloser to the Grand Final
In breaking news there has been some uproar in the selection of the team for Monday. Insiders say there could be a couple of moves on Monday night that will place pressure on the Sav’s. Whoever is selected will be trying their hardest to keep their spot as a number of ‘Guns” will be back in for the next game.
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