Ben Carrick
Sports Data Analyst
Ben Carrick brings a quantitative approach to betting markets, covering A-League, the Socceroos and World Cup markets with statistical modelling and historical performance data.
- A-League
- Socceroos
- EPL
- World Cup
- Football Betting
- Statistical Modelling
Latest articles
- From the Pocket: retirement season allows for careers to be celebrated – and offers a chance to reflect on mistakes 12 Aug 2026
- Adelaide great Taylor Walker to retire at end of AFL season: ‘I knew it was the right time’ 10 Aug 2026
- AFLW’s good old familiarity hits the big stage in women’s and men’s double-header 9 Aug 2026
- Demons stun Dockers in extraordinary thriller to emerge as a bona fide premiership threat | Brendan Foster 9 Aug 2026
- With a little bravery and these big swings, AFLW can enjoy more magical crowd moments | Sarah Guiney 7 Aug 2026
- AFL club Geelong under scrutiny over alleged concussion deal with player 6 Aug 2026
- Former Swans coach regrets not doing more for Adam Goodes amid ‘diabolical’ treatment of AFL star 5 Aug 2026
- From the Pocket: Max Gawn has legitimate claims as the best ruck in Australian football history 5 Aug 2026
- Super League closes in on gamechanging investment from Australia’s NRL 5 Aug 2026
- ‘I might be onto something here’: how one man gamified AFL pain and glory in online sensation | Jack Snape 3 Aug 2026
- Pochettino Signs Four-Year USMNT Extension Through 2030 3 Aug 2026
- ‘Plenty of challenges’: Laurie Daley steps down as NSW Blues State of Origin coach 2 Aug 2026
- Roosters pile on most points since 1935 as Cowboys apologise for their ‘darkest day’ 31 Jul 2026
- IIHF Extends Russia Ban Across Four 2027 Tournaments 30 Jul 2026
- Josh Allen Backs Change as Bills Open Camp Under Joe Brady 29 Jul 2026
- Arsenal Target Julian Alvarez in Potential Record Move 26 Jul 2026
- Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera takes down the Kangaroos – a year since he dismantled the Demons 26 Jul 2026
- Josh Kelly Retains IBF Title in Bloody Points Win Over Agyarko 25 Jul 2026
- AFL removes Nicky Winmar from Australian Football Hall of Fame after assault conviction 15 Jul 2026
- Watching Australian sport embrace Modi broke my heart – and showed inclusion is still just a strategy | Rana Hussain 14 Jul 2026
- From the Pocket: Outside the AFL, the football community faces different but equally grave dangers 8 Jul 2026
- Nathan Cleary masterclass shows critics who really owns State of Origin 8 Jul 2026
- NSW stun Queensland in State of Origin 2026 decider – in pictures 8 Jul 2026
- Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible 6 Jul 2026
- Brayden Maynard: a robust AFL player opposition coaches would love to have | Jonathan Horn 5 Jul 2026
- From the Pocket: Footy faces an existential threat in CTE. The AFL’s words are wholly inadequate 1 Jul 2026
- Qld Maroons recall high flyer Nanai as NSW Blues axe To’o for State of Origin Game 3 28 Jun 2026
- From the Pocket: Richmond’s rebuild is frustrating and strange. Who knows if it’s working 24 Jun 2026
- Newcastle Knights player Asu Kepaoa given six-week ban for using homophobic slur 24 Jun 2026
- AFL great Tony Modra in critical condition after truck crash near Adelaide 19 Jun 2026
- From the Pocket: Damien Hardwick’s Suns face a challenge that may be beyond even him 17 Jun 2026
- State of Origin 2026 Game 2 live: NSW Blues v Qld Maroons 17 Jun 2026
- Comenencia Makes History with Curaçao's First World Cup Goal 15 Jun 2026
- St Kilda get full bang for buck from Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s licence to attack 14 Jun 2026
- From the Pocket: Kozzy Pickett’s midfield evolution is making him… 10 Jun 2026
- Governor general takes the plunge in first Big Freeze since Neale… 8 Jun 2026
- Kane Evans: former NRL player finally ‘free’ after coming out as gay 8 Jun 2026
- Out-of-form Reece Walsh recalled by Queensland for crucial State of… 8 Jun 2026
- From the Pocket: Patrick Cripps creates pandemonium with fusion of… 3 Jun 2026
- Blues steal State of Origin opener from Maroons – as it happened 27 May 2026
- From the Pocket: Spectre of James Hird looms large but his return is… 27 May 2026
- James Tedesco’s thrilling last-minute try delivers another monument… 27 May 2026
- James Hird return not ruled out after Bombers sack coach Brad Scott 26 May 2026
- NRL CEO Andrew Abdo resigns mid-season to take up Tennis Australia… 25 May 2026
- PM moves condolence motion for AFL great and motor neurone disease… 25 May 2026
- Magpies surprise as Scott Pendlebury shines to break AFL games… 23 May 2026
- From the Pocket: The unflappable Scott Pendlebury keeps it steady… 20 May 2026
- Jai Arrow drops NRL retirement bombshell after motor neurone disease… 20 May 2026
- Reece Walsh left out of new-look Queensland Origin squad in favour… 18 May 2026
- Gee, Melbourne are great to watch. Steven King saw the future and… 17 May 2026
- Ivan Cleary begins long goodbye with a legacy built to last well… 14 May 2026
- Cleary to finish up as Panthers coach and end greatest modern-day… 13 May 2026
- St Kilda cut from AFL Pride game after Lance Collard homophobia case 13 May 2026
- Michael Voss quits as Carlton coach after disastrous start to AFL… 12 May 2026
- Craig Bellamy tight-lipped over Melbourne Storm future amid… 9 May 2026
- The new 14-team Super League is working. Why not add London too? 7 May 2026
- Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana… 6 May 2026
- How to build an NRL team: Perth Bears hunt for hidden gems as PNG… 2 May 2026
- Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy diagnosed with neurodegenerative… 30 Apr 2026
- Jarome Luai confirms he will join PNG Chiefs as NRL expansion side… 29 Apr 2026