I had a bet on the ALP so I want them to form a govt. I was...

I had a bet on the ALP so I want them to form a govt. I was hoping that Tony would do this:

take a stand and not concede to all their demands
let the ALP form a minority govt with the 3 Amigos

and then (because I've been paid out)

watch as his undisclosed assumption that it all unravels come to fruition, and were back to the polls in 6 months.

he's stood up to them, is perceived as strong and reliable and gets well past 76.

his ambition is realised, a bit later than what he first thought, but in a potentially very enduring position