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Question: Who do you think will win the olympics?
Australia (men)
Germany (men)
Netherlands (men)
Spain (men)
Korea (men)
Pakistan (men)
Belgium (men)
Great Britan (men)
South Africa (men)
New Zealand (men)
China (men)
Canada (men)
China (women)
Japan (women)
South Africa  (women)
Argentina (women)
Germany (women)
Netherlands  (women)
Great Britain  (women)
New Zealand  (women)
Australia (women)
Spain (women)
USA (women)
Korea (women)

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« Reply #45 on: May 14, 2008, 01:45:46 AM »
Quote from: contramowly on May 13, 2008, 06:28:43 PM
in men,  NED is, in my opinion, the overall strongest team.

in women, there's many chances, and the basis of the prediction is knowing what is preparing CHN. After the first 2 matches I'll be more sure...

my bet would be between CHN and GER

Has (women) China played Asian neighbors Korea recently?
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« Reply #46 on: May 14, 2008, 02:15:03 AM »
I have no news on any matches by China...
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« Reply #47 on: May 14, 2008, 03:09:08 PM »
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« Reply #48 on: May 14, 2008, 10:57:22 PM »
I hope Spain win as I like their style of hockey, as for the women's Argentina are always strong so I feel its between them Aus and Ned.
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« Reply #49 on: May 14, 2008, 11:05:16 PM »
Well, if by "always so strong" you mean they've been strong since around 2000, then you're correct. If you mean historically always so strong that can only mean the Dutch, Aussies and to a certain extent the Germans.
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« Reply #50 on: May 16, 2008, 06:16:46 PM »
I mean in the past few years, doesn't matter what happened in 1988 as the team then has no impact on the current team. They will have a tough task against the Netherlands and Australia, but when it all comes down to one game in the later stages anyone can win it.
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« Reply #51 on: May 19, 2008, 09:02:50 AM »
Wow, i thought germany would be up there with australia in the mens, but their nowhere near.
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« Reply #52 on: May 19, 2008, 01:00:57 PM »
In a results orientated world, you play the style that suits your national psychie, and that wins.
Record books do not state it was boring to watch but who WON and who Lost.
I really like their style and composure and will to work together to win.
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« Reply #53 on: May 19, 2008, 01:36:29 PM »
That may be so and i agree. But in Germany the more they win the more help hockey gets.
I can get as much out of a nil-nil draw as i can from a 6-5. In fact a 6-5 will worry me as it means the defences need tightened.
Maybe a European coaching thing as when i attend courses it is the defence we will look at first.
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« Reply #54 on: May 19, 2008, 01:50:11 PM »
I agree with you that other teams are more attractive to watch. But to me i will always watch the Germans first, then the Dutch and the rest after that.
This also a reason why hockey will never really take off on tv as the best defensively organised teams generally win the tournaments rather that the best attacking team.
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« Reply #55 on: May 19, 2008, 06:02:59 PM »
So I'm the only person who thinks Spain (men) will win the Olympics. Obviously I want GB to win, but with frexia back and Xavi Ribas on Pc duty the always have a chance.
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« Reply #56 on: May 20, 2008, 04:23:11 AM »
nope, craggsy, theres two going for spain now. In the mens the top 4 countries in the world rankings are winning (aus, netherlands, germany, and spain) along with GB who are not in the rankings.
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« Reply #57 on: May 20, 2008, 02:37:09 PM »
Anything can happen I still feel GB can get out of the pool then its pot luck with the semis and finals. If they won a medal I would be chuffed.
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« Reply #58 on: May 24, 2008, 01:40:15 AM »
Yeah, i think its between aussies and germany in the final
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« Reply #59 on: June 07, 2008, 08:25:40 PM »
I hope Ned to the double.

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