The Dark Horses · Nation to Glory
Take Australia to Glory
“scrappy overachievers”
Australia — scrappy overachievers. Never met a lost cause they didn't fancy. The bookmakers file them under the dark horses at 66/1 – 150/1.
▶ Play as Australia
- The bookmakers
- The Dark Horses — 66/1 – 150/1
- The federation's target
- The round of 16
- Your spine
- Schwarzer, but the cap collection is bigger in goal · Craig Moore, but calmer at the back · Kewell, but never injured in midfield · Viduka, but he sprints up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Australia can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Australia
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting