(bad) river play

[econ_tim 0]

$1/$2 FullTilt (8 handed)Preflop: econ_timUTG calls, 4 folds, Button calls, SB completes, econ_tim checks.Flop: (4 SB) [9d 7d 8h]SB checks, econ_tim calls.Turn: (3.5 BB) [5c]econ_tim calls, UTG calls.River: (6.5 BB) [3d]econ_tim calls, UTG calls.Final pot: 9.5 BBOK. So my river play looks strange. UTG is a pretty good play. Button likes to bet. I felt UTG had some kind of hand, but if I bet out on the River, he wouldn't call because it would be clear I had a flush. Button would probably call, or maybe raise. I was pretty sure Button would bet, but he might fold to a reraise. So I thought if I check/ called the river, UTG would be likely to call since I didn't show any strength and the pot would be bigger.Normally, I would just bet out this river, but I had been reading SSHE on river play, although I hadn't had much time to think it over. Let this post serve as a warning that reading SSHE without thinking about it can be harmful to your play.Now you can tell me how stupid I am.

[Absolute 0]

$1/$2 FullTilt (8 handed)Preflop: econ_timUTG calls, 4 folds, Button calls, SB completes, econ_tim calls.Flop: (4 SB) [9d 7d 8h]SB checks, econ_tim calls.Turn: (3.5 BB) [5c]econ_tim calls, UTG calls.River: (6.5 BB) [3d]econ_tim calls, UTG calls.Final pot: 9.5 BBOK. So my river play looks strange. UTG is a pretty good play. Button likes to bet. I felt UTG had some kind of hand, but if I bet out on the River, he wouldn't call because it would be clear I had a flush. Button would probably call, or maybe raise. I was pretty sure Button would bet, but he might fold to a reraise. So I thought if I check/ called the river, UTG would be likely to call since I didn't show any strength and the pot would be bigger.Normally, I would just bet out this river, but I had been reading SSHE on river play, although I hadn't had much time to think it over. Let this post serve as a warning that reading SSHE without thinking about it can be harmful to your play.Now you can tell me how stupid I am.

This is a good one tim.first, change calls pre-flop to checks.i think your call on the flop is good. if i were in position id raise.and raise the river just call a 3bet

[TheIceman05 0]

Not a bad idea, but I think you've got to raise the river. Going for an overcall allows for the possibility of a second river bet to add to your coffers, but checkraising all-but-guarantees it, and opens the door to a potential 3-bet scenario, or a cold-call from the overcalling player. I just think the line is weak if you don't guarantee yourself an extra bet on the river by raising.Ice

[wrto4556 0]

C/r the flop or lead out. You have a pretty strong draw.I lead this river with a player inbetween me and the aggressor.

[cdddc75 0]

C/r the flop or lead out. You have a pretty strong draw.I lead this river with a player inbetween me and the aggressor.

[Royal_Tour 0]

You should lead out that flop .and you should lead out, or check raise the river. betting out the river isnt a big deal, If they both fold to you, you win the pot without a showdown., and those hands are always nice.Even though u had the flush, yadda yadda,, its all about table image..boo ya 8)