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Fatcat's 2024 'NRL Tipping
Competition With A Difference'

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Dave Ramsay (aka Lionel Williamson)

Qld resident and Fatcat's 2024 'NRL Tipping Competition With A Difference' winner Dave Ramsay (aka Lionel Williamson) on a recent visit to the harbour city

Dave Ramsay (aka Lionel Williamson) 2024 winner of Fatcat's NRL tipping competition

STANDARD TIPPING TIMETABLE

TUESDAY.  TAB releases starts and the tipping comp website opens for selections.  Team lists announced at 5pm.
WEDNESDAY.  A morning email reminder with weekly news, games and starts is sent to all tipsters.
GAMEDAY (THURSDAY/FRIDAY).  Whenever possible, a final afternoon reminder is sent out.  Shortly after the online cut-off, our summary page is updated with all lodged selections.
SATURDAY.  Late selections cut-off is usually the scheduled start time of Saturday's first game.
GAMEDAY TO SUNDAY.  Our summary page is regularly updated with match results amd selections outcomes are colour-coded.  The tipster ladder is published soon after the round's final game.

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

(He's been tipping since 2001)

"It only took me a quarter of a century to hit the line but when I got there it was like Kingstown Town winning his first Cox Plate."

Dave R (aka Lionel Williamson)

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Late forward pass in Titans game cost me $1,000 but I’m not bitter or anything !  Happy to win something - it’s been a while."

(And responding to my question as to whether the day before money transfer had reached his bank account)

"Not only through but spent !"

Peter E

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

(After leading through Rounds 18 and 19 in a COVID reduced 20 round competition and then running 4th)

"I was saying after round 19 I don't think I can lose all the scratch games ... very, very disappointed but thanks so much Fatcat, you run an awesome comp."

Mark Y

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Paid (the $80 entry fee) - counting down the days ... "

Rob B

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Thanx for a making a great tipping comp.  ‘til next year."

Michael B

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Thanks Fatcat, another great competition - second only to 2005 !!"

David D

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Thanks for running the comp again Peter.  It was fun and always gives me someone to cheer for in every match."

Greg N

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Thanks for another great year which has seen me regain - in my eyes at least - my tipping dignity with a fast finishing 15th !!"

Tony C

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"It is great you are remembering my old boss Jeremy Gilling who was one of the most passionate sports fans I've known.  With the nickname ‘Boy Wonder’, he was a demon in office cricket, an honest trier in our lunch time touch footie team (usually sent off for dissent) and his compassion for the underdog was usually reflected in his sporting tips.  The Gilling Legacy is an apt one."

Greg N

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"You have the best tipping comp around, far more interesting than anything else."

Chris R

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

(After winning the tipping comp at his 19th attemp)

"Thanks for all your work and, as I always say, it’s the best $80 I spend each year."

John P

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

(After being told their prizemoney was already paid and next year would be their 20th year of participation in Fatcat's 'A Competition With A Differnce')

"Oh wow, on both accounts.   Thank you - we’ll be back next year."

The Malones

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

(Our results are declared after 80 minutes.  Selections in a drawn game receive a point each so not sure how you "lose that bet" when they go to golden point as nothing changes ??)

"For f*#k sake ... bloody Newcastle and Dragons are in extra time so I f*#king lose that bet as well !!!!  Tell Fatcat this tipping comp is f*#ked."

an irate, feisty and somewhat confused Shea M

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

(After boldly and erroneously challenging his Rd 24 score)

"Although it means nothing in reality I aspire to end up as high as possible in this most prestigious comp.  I will aim to be as good as our current leader next year."

Terry R

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Thanks Fatcat.  Great competition to be a part of."

Shaun F

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Well done Peter and congratulations to all winners.  Go the Storm !"

Barry S

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Thanks again Peter.  Always a great comp."

Phil T

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Another immaculately run footy comp.  Till next year, all the best and again thanx.  Don't lose my bank details, you will need them next year :)"

John B

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

(After all his 10 selections won in the last round sweeping him from 6th place to a clear victory)

"Cheers thanks mate !  Great comp, look forward to next year.  I knew I had a good round, but no idea I was winning until this email !!"

Chris R

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Thanks mate for another enlightening year where I learnt that I am not as smart as my 6 year old and got my arse kicked !  See you next year."

Tony C

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you for another outstanding year of running this."

Alan K

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

(Our 2017 winner's somewhat prescient observation before the last round when he was in 5th place and 5 points off the lead)

"I take this opportunity to thank you for enabling myself, my wife and grandson to participate in your competition.  Please convey best of luck to all the other people at the top and let them know I think I can still win it !"

Barry S

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you once again for another great year."

The Malones

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

(After jumping up into a 3-way tie for 2nd place and collecting $833.34 on the back of hot favourites St.George losing their final game and, as a result, missing out on the finals series, the fair weather Dragons supporter who backed them preseason at 150/1 to win the premiership had the gall to say of others)

"I'm still not break-even yet.  I can't believe those guys picked St.George."

Danny D

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

(You make one mistake (!?) and the narks come out of the woodwork)

"Hey Mr Cat, I think you have next week's draw incorrect - the Broncos are playing St George."

the late Clive G

TIPPING COMP TESTIMONIALS

"Just when I thought I was going alright ... thanks for another 'enjoyable' season.  Cheers mate and see you soon."

Steve M

Newtown Jets 2019 NRL State Champions

The mighty Newtown Jets 2019 Canterbury Cup Premiers and NRL State Champions

Newtown Jets 2019 Champions

The Woodland Street entrance to Henson Park

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The Woodland Street entrance gates to Henson Park.  The gates form part of the Great Wall of Henson and are just 2 minutes walk from hipster heaven, the Henson Park Hotel

Entrance gates to Henson Park

Hipster Day at Henson Park

The Jets and brewer Young Henrys put on Hipster Day at Henson - free entry for anyone with a beard (includes clams!)

Hipster Day at Henson

Henson Park, a site of great significance in the history of Australian Rugby League

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In 2008, the game's centenary year, Henson Park was duly recognised as being a site of great significance in the glorious history of Australian Rugby League

Recognition of Henson Park

Philter's Henson Park Draught

Henson Park - so famous Philter named a beer after it

Philter's Henson Park beer

Henson's KGV Memorial Grandstand

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Henson Park's KGV Memorial Grandstand is universally acknowledged as the Eighth Wonder of the Modern World

Henson Park's KGV grandstand

Henson's KGV Memorial Grandstand

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The upper deck's Jetset Lounge where game day guests enjoy an endless supply of gourmet party pies and the finest refreshments served straight from the carton

Jetset Lounge on the KGV's upper deck

Beer, Footy, Food Festival at Henson

The crowd on the Henson Park hill for the Beer, Footy & Food Festival put on by The Music and Booze Company and the Newtown Jets

The Jets Beer, Footy & Food Festival

Beer, Footy, Food Festival at Henson

Pyramid builder at the Jets Beer, Footy & Food Festival

The Jets Beer, Footy & Food Festival

Great Wall of Henson

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The Great Wall of Henson is clearly visible from space, especially from planes using the north-south runways

The Great Wall of Henson ...

Great Wall of Henson

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The enormous brick structure was built in the late 1930's to deter Mongol invaders (Souths supporters) from burrowing into Henson Park

... was built to deter Souths supporters

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2024 - 27 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 103 starters

2023 - 27 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 105 starters

2022 - 25 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 106 starters

2021 - 25 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 100 starters

2020 - 20 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 96 starters

2019 - 25 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 99 starters

2018 - 25 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 97 starters

2017 - 26 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 85 starters

2016 - 26 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 90 starters

2015 - 26 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 88 starters

2014 - 26 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 89 starters

2013 - 26 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 94 starters

2012 - 26 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 100 starters

2011 - 26 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 101 starters

2010 - 26 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 110 starters

2009 - 26 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 119 starters

2008 - 26 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 129 starters

2007 - 25 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 139 starters

2006 - 26 rounds, selection mix 6 scratch/4 handicap, 24 pts max, 142 starters

2005 - 26 rounds, selection mix 7 scratch/3 handicap, 24 pts max, 161 starters

2004 - 26 rounds, selection mix 7 scratch/3 handicap, 24 pts max, 242 starters

2003 - 26 rounds, selection mix 7 scratch/3 handicap, 24 pts max, 237 starters

2002 - 26 rounds, selection mix 7 scratch/3 handicap, 24 pts max, 207 starters

2001 - 26 rounds, selection mix 7 scratch/3 handicap, 23 pts max, 163 starters

2000 - 26 rounds, selection mix 7 scratch/3 handicap, 23 pts max, 88 starters