We’ve crowned our Punt Champion for 2012, and it was James who stood tall when the dust settled despite a late charge from Adrian. Congratulations! He’s been added to our List of Champions. It’s a new year now, and we’ve reset everyone’s totals to $0. Who’s going to set the early pace? See where the team are investing first up in 2013 inside!

Final 2012 Standings

(Total)(Change from last week)

1. James ($286.10) (-$10)

2. Tomo ($151.30) (-$10)

3. Adrian ($137.10) (-$10)

4. David ($67.30) (-$10)

5. Matt ($11.60) (-$10)

6. Ruben (-$131.30) (-$10)

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Matt

FA Cup – Leicester def Burton Albion @ $1.25 – Coming off a 6-1 thrashing of Huddersfield is the best thing for the Foxes to avenge the League Cup loss to these nobodies earlier in the year.

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FA Cup – Arsenal def Swansea @ $2.15 – Even on the road the Gunners should account for Swansea after a disappointing result at Southampton last week.

= $2.68

 

Adrian

A-League – Perth v Sydney FC – Perth @ $1.67 – An easy way to start the year! Sad to see Billy Mehmet go, but Perth should still be too good.

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A-League – Wanderers v Mariners – Wanderers @ $2.65 – This is a tough one, but in some fine form, and with a fresh Aaron Mooy, I think the home side will get the win.

= $4.43

 

James

I’m so confident with my A-League tips this week, I’m going to roll the dice and lock them all in.

A-League – Jets v Adelaide – Jets @ $2.50

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A-League – Victory v Phoenix – Victory @ $1.67

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A-League – Perth v Sydney FC – Perth @ $1.67

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A-League – Heart v Roar – Draw @ $3.30

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A-League – Wanderers v Mariners – Draw @ $3.30

= $75.93

 

Tomo

NBA – Lakers vs. Clippers – Lakers @ $2.58 – Even though the Lakers lost to the 76ers in their first game of 2013, they have showed they are moving in the right direction with a healthy team and a hint of a regular rotation. Even though the Clippers are one of the best teams in the league this year (WTF?!) they’ve dropped two in a row. These cross town games always bring out the best in both teams and it should be one exciting game!

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NBA – NBA – Lakers vs. Clippers – Lakers – Lakers 1-10 @ 3.50 – Like before, this maybe wishful thinking but I think the Lakers will take a close win.

= 9.03

 

David

FA Cup – Aston Villa v Ipswich – Villa @ $1.85 – VILLA!

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FA Cup – Sheffield Wednesday v MK Dons – Sheffield Wednesday @ $2.00 – The home ground advantage should be enough.

= $3.70

 

Ruben

A-League Victory v Phoenix – Phoenix @ $4.75 – Might be wishful thinking, but they’re a chance.

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FA Cup – Brighton v Newcastle – Newcastle @ $2.60 – Don’t understand why they’re outsiders here, but the Premier League club should have enough.

= $12.35