HOW is this for a casual afternoon punt on the footy?
One plucky punter has put on what could be the most ambitious bet in recent history, placing $20,000 on the Fremantle Dockers to take home the premiership in 2017.
If the Dockers pull through, he will win a whopping $1,020,000.
There’s only one problem — they’ve never won a premiership.
Despite making it to numerous finals series, taking the minor premiership and claiming a Brownlow Medal through Nat Fyfe in 2015, the boys from Fremantle have never raised the cup — but the TAB says there’s a lot to like about them in the coming year with their premiership-winning odds slashed from $51 into $26.
“It was only 13 months ago that the Dockers were on top of the ladder, and with the inclusion of Brad Hill and Cam McCarthy, alongside a fit Nat Fyfe, Aaron Sandilands, Harley Bennell and Michael Johnson, there is value still there for punters who think they can make a charge up the ladder,” TAB spokesman Nick Quinn said.
Brad Hill’s inclusion came just this morning after a busy trade period for the club which has them working on signing recent premiership-winner Joel Hamling (Bulldogs) and Shane Kersten (Geelong).
“At 23-years of age, Bradley is an experienced premiership player with elite running and skill level,” list manager Brad Lloyd said.
“We believe he will be a valuable acquisition to our playing list and be a long-term player for Fremantle.
“Bradley is really excited about returning home to WA and will relish the opportunity to play with (brother) Stephen.”
The monstrous bet placed on the Dockers this season is comparable to the huge bet placed on the 2014 World Cup Final which saw a drunk fan from the Netherlands land €1.3 million (A$1.9 million) after predicting Germany’s massive 7-0 victory over Brazil.
One can only hope this determined Aussie can pull through and replicate the Dutchman’s amazing prediction.
If one thing is for certain, this gambler will be hiding from his wife all year.
PAFC. Forever.
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