A-League Melbourne v Nth Queensland

[hedgejob]

Another must win game for Nth Queensland tonight. I got a feeling watching NQ's last game the ref was favouring them to get the full points so they make the finals. They are a new club in a small town and signed a big name, Robbie Fowler. It would be huge not only for them but the comp's image if they make the finals. Melb are missing what I think are their 2 most important players, Captain and defensive linchpin Muscat and striker Thompson as well as striker Kruse. Melb are a totally different team without Muscat and Thompson. In their desperation Melb this week signed Mrdja on a short-term deal to bolster their offense.

As bad as NQ's defense has been on the road I still think they will get something from this game. Six weeks ago they beat a Thompson-less Melb in Townsville and there is every chance they can repeat that again tonight.

Nth Queensland +1 (2.24) Pinny

(If ref is Chris Beath again I will take Nth Queensland ML)

[Ace_of_Spades]

Maybe draw.

[Gracchus]

A good dog!

The Gracchus 'Naive Play of the Day':
Nth Queensland Half Time/Full Time @ 15.00

[Gracchus]

On second thought, why be naive when you can get stupid,

Nth Queensland Half Time/Full Time @ 15.00
Brest PK 2.31
Nimes PK 3.00
St. Pauli 1.65
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Parlay @ 171.52
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Risk $6.66 (the devil made me do it) to win $1135

[sportscash]

good luck i might look into this game

[ClydeFontaine]

Nice writeup. Maybe Fowler can recapture some of his old magic.

[winM]

Hopefullly! Good Luck!

[rfr3sh]

might play the over 2.5 here

[squintz4]

like the over too rfr3sh, we will see what happens. bol to all!

[hedgejob]

I don't like the over because Melb don't score many goals without Thompson.

[Gracchus]

Is Kruse out for sure?
All I've read is pundits assuming he won't play.
With Thompson and Kruse this would have been the perfect counter-attack game for Melbourne.
And now flying in Mrdja, idunno, i think that could potentially make it worse; placing your attack at the feet of someone with no chemistry with the rest of the team.

[Sportslover]

I anticipate a low scoring encounter which I think will end in a draw or a narrow Melbourne win. I just don't think that North Queensland have enough quality to go to Melbourne and win, even if the home side are missing a couple of key players.

Liking the Under 2.5 play for this one, +111 at Pinnacle.

[hedgejob]

Kruse is starting, Mrdja on the bench.

Robbie Fowler anytime goal 3.00

[Ace_of_Spades]

Took the draw.

[sportscash]

1-1 or mlb 2-1

[Gracchus]

Melbourne looking sharp early, completely controlling the game

[Ace_of_Spades]

Mirdja missed a sitter.

[RoagBettor]

I anticipate a low scoring encounter which I think will end in a draw or a narrow Melbourne win. I just don't think that North Queensland have enough quality to go to Melbourne and win, even if the home side are missing a couple of key players.

Liking the Under 2.5 play for this one, +111 at Pinnacle.

Yep, I got it at +103 - thanks for your post it pushed me to make this bet.