Sunday, July 17, 2005
We are the champions !
If you are an australian, then you can say "WE" proudly
have the WORLD CHAMPION OF POKER. I mean can this
country be any greater ? We produce the most beautiful
women in the universe , i really didnt know how
that worked out, i mean are other galaxies represented.
They're ships on the way ? May be thats what independence
day is about, bunch of ugly aliens , pissed off they
werent invited too the miss universe pageant. Fair enuff,
perhaps blowing up the earth was a bit extreme, but we'll
invite u next year. Ok , so we have Miss Universe (no offence
other galaxies), and now we have the WORLD CHAMPION OF POKER!
Amazing, are words that dont even come close to
describing his achievement. Whilst i was desperately close
to making it to vegas, and wish i could have been there,
to participate, the disapointment was largely washed away to
see an Australian dance through a field of 5600 and
trump, and it still is surreal.
I listenened to the entire 14 hour live broadcast on Saturday, and wow,
he did really well. Every time he raised, basically someone would come
over the top. He was getting drilled, but somehow he hung in
there had a piece of luck , took down some key pots and evenutally
was the champion. The final hand was great, calls a small raise pre-flop
flops a straight, gets the guy to hit top pair A on the turn, and
put all his money drawing dead.
I was hoping that Andrew Black from Ireland, would win, the guy
lost a massive pot in 97 world series to eventual winner stu ungar,
disapered for 5 years became a buddist. Came back recently, dominating
over europe, then played unbeliveavebly well . He put a 4th
re-raise with a-2 against ivey. Called a massive pot with 9-10, on
9-6-2, and the guy sucked out with 2nd pair(a-6) and hit A on the river.
Absolute BS. He deserved so much more.
But the great thing esp. about the last 2 champions are they are
true gentlemens of the spot. Lets face it , Arieh who came 3rd,
in 2004 would be the worst world champion to have, as would Mattusow,
the guy whilst entertaining is just such a chump sometimes. Sits
there table talking on big hands where he is not involved.
But Raymer has been a great boon for the sport, and i hope Aussie Joe,
is just as good, coz he seems like it. It seems nice guys finish first at
poker! Go Australia !!! ¶ 6:22 PM
have the WORLD CHAMPION OF POKER. I mean can this
country be any greater ? We produce the most beautiful
women in the universe , i really didnt know how
that worked out, i mean are other galaxies represented.
They're ships on the way ? May be thats what independence
day is about, bunch of ugly aliens , pissed off they
werent invited too the miss universe pageant. Fair enuff,
perhaps blowing up the earth was a bit extreme, but we'll
invite u next year. Ok , so we have Miss Universe (no offence
other galaxies), and now we have the WORLD CHAMPION OF POKER!
Amazing, are words that dont even come close to
describing his achievement. Whilst i was desperately close
to making it to vegas, and wish i could have been there,
to participate, the disapointment was largely washed away to
see an Australian dance through a field of 5600 and
trump, and it still is surreal.
I listenened to the entire 14 hour live broadcast on Saturday, and wow,
he did really well. Every time he raised, basically someone would come
over the top. He was getting drilled, but somehow he hung in
there had a piece of luck , took down some key pots and evenutally
was the champion. The final hand was great, calls a small raise pre-flop
flops a straight, gets the guy to hit top pair A on the turn, and
put all his money drawing dead.
I was hoping that Andrew Black from Ireland, would win, the guy
lost a massive pot in 97 world series to eventual winner stu ungar,
disapered for 5 years became a buddist. Came back recently, dominating
over europe, then played unbeliveavebly well . He put a 4th
re-raise with a-2 against ivey. Called a massive pot with 9-10, on
9-6-2, and the guy sucked out with 2nd pair(a-6) and hit A on the river.
Absolute BS. He deserved so much more.
But the great thing esp. about the last 2 champions are they are
true gentlemens of the spot. Lets face it , Arieh who came 3rd,
in 2004 would be the worst world champion to have, as would Mattusow,
the guy whilst entertaining is just such a chump sometimes. Sits
there table talking on big hands where he is not involved.
But Raymer has been a great boon for the sport, and i hope Aussie Joe,
is just as good, coz he seems like it. It seems nice guys finish first at
poker! Go Australia !!! ¶ 6:22 PM
