Quote Originally Posted by mixchange
hand 1: I don't like semi-bluffing OESD with the A out there. I'd rather just check and take the free card.
I wasn't semi-bluffing the turn. I was attempting to rep the A in a "well, you called my c-bet, but now I hit" type of play. I think against many opps checking behind is the better line, however. Esp if they ever call the flop with A-high thinking that it was just a c-bet. Here I had no info, but in retrospect I like a check.

Quote Originally Posted by mixchange
hand 2: As last to act, I think we always must bet here, regardless of whether the board is dry. I hate free cards with KK
Do a search for Gabe's post about checking behind with KK in the SnG forum. It will be enlightening. In short, the concept he discusses is that you cost yourself money "protecting/defining your hand" when you pay off players holding an A and fold out every other hand. By checking you could make money from bluffers, and you're at most worried about someone hitting 5 outs - not something you should really fear much in balance against a bet that never really makes you money.

Quote Originally Posted by mixchange
hand3: hard to tell without reads. I take it sb has been stealing a lot? It looks kinda spewy otherwise considering you have no FE
What range do you expect someone to open from the SB with that AJ isn't a huge favorite against (hence the reraise)? Or are you in favor of folding AJ afterwards getting better than 2-1 on the call?

Quote Originally Posted by mixchange
hand 4: I muck because of someone calling before me...otherwise I think the raise might be OK.
95% of my reason for playing the hand was that someone showed weakness by limping before me. I fold 3 times as often if it's folded to me here.