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Ok, the thread is open.
I'd like to say thank you to a few people, firstly to ossie for creating such a great competition, the time and effort he puts into it is unbelievable, thanks a lot.

Thanks to Maca for creating this team, without him this team wouldn't be where it is today.

Thanks to all the other coaches for also making it a great competition and thanks to the coaches he voted me in.

Thanks to Football Factory for taking up a role as an assistant coach here, he's been great so far.

Thanks to the other coaches who allowed me to use ideas from their team thread.

Thank you all :)

great work mate
thanks for making it so enjoyable to read  ;)

Love the design JROO!

Wow, what an awesome looking thread! Great job Jroo!   8)

Thread updated :)

I like the changes 😉

Quote from: Maca24 on March 15, 2014, 09:00:35 AM
I like the changes 😉

:O
hey mate
long time no see how you been?

(sorry to derail your thread JROO)

Quote from: Maca24 on March 15, 2014, 09:00:35 AM
I like the changes 😉

shower, welcome back Maca  :)
I'm glad you do.
Hope you're going well.

@Daz, it's fine, haha  :)

Going well thanks guys! Just been flat out with life, have had to sacrifice fan footy :/ Smart move getting Pavlich in to the team, gives you strength in every position 👌 think I'll always be around to check up on the mighty suns!

Quote from: Maca24 on March 18, 2014, 07:45:52 AM
Going well thanks guys! Just been flat out with life, have had to sacrifice fan footy :/ Smart move getting Pavlich in to the team, gives you strength in every position 👌 think I'll always be around to check up on the mighty suns!

Good to hear  :)
That's fair enough, hopefully I can bring home another premiership for you  ;) :P

I'm backing you in JROO! Would have chose you as my replacement anyway 👍 any chance I can be an assistant? I won't be that active but I'd still like to be part of the club and maybe be there to help if you need :)

Quote from: Maca24 on March 19, 2014, 11:56:13 AM
I'm backing you in JROO! Would have chose you as my replacement anyway 👍 any chance I can be an assistant? I won't be that active but I'd still like to be part of the club and maybe be there to help if you need :)

Awesome, yeah I'd love to have you on board  :)

Sounds like Buckley-Malthouse all over again!

Or Bomber-Hird! With Maca reclaiming the position in 2015... look out JROO8  :o

Hahahah ossie and Ric.
Maybe I should be worried, though  :-\

Don't be worried haha :P

Yeh don't be worried now Essendon will tell Hird to bugger off :p

Scott Thompson should play this weekend against Toronto, as the veteran Sun looks to grab a premiership in the twilight of his career

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-07-23/thompson-set-for-pies

Quote from: ossie85 on July 23, 2014, 03:48:29 PM
Scott Thompson should play this weekend against Toronto, as the veteran Sun looks to grab a premiership in the twilight of his career

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-07-23/thompson-set-for-pies

I'm happy to see this, when I saw you posted in this thread I thought one of our stars were retiring or injured  :P :-X

Has Maca even been on since he said he wanted to get involved with the club?

Mexico City Suns' award ceremony is to be held tonight.
The Maca medal winner will be announced plus much more!

Mexico City Awards 2014:

Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 1
Sao Paulo Pumas (21.12.138) lost to Mexico City Suns (24.13.157)

In JROO8's first official game as head coach of the Mexico City Suns, his  Suns defeat last year's premier, in a grand final rematch.

Votes
5. B. Goddard
4. N.Riewoldt
3. A.Sandilands
2. J.Bartel
1. B.Vince

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Round 2
Mexico City Suns (23.16.154) defeated Tokyo Samurai (18.12.120)

Votes
5. N.Riewoldt
4. A.Sandilands
3. B.Ebert
2. C.Yarran
1. J.Waite

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Round 3
Moscow Spetsnaz (20.16.136) lost to Mexico City Suns (22.12.144)

Votes
5. S.Sidenbottom
4. M.Baguley
3. A.Sandilands
2. B.Goddard
1. J.Lewis

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Round 4
New Delhi Tigers (17.10.112) lost to Mexico City Suns (24.17.161)

Votes
5. B.Ebert
4. J.Bartel
3. M.Pavlich
2. S.Thompson
1. N.Riewoldt

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Round 5
Berlin Brewers (21.15.141) lost to Mexico City Suns (25.15.165)

Votes
5. S.Sidebottom
4. S.Thompson
3. M.Pavlich
2. A.Sandilands
1. N.Riewoldt

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Progressive Leaderboard:

1st. Aaron Sandilands 12 Votes
2nd. Nick Riewoldt 11
3rd. Steele Sidebottom 10
4th. Brad Ebert 8
5th. Brendon Goddard 7

Most Improved:

Winner: Aaron Sandilands

We all know what Aaron is capable of, but at 31 years old and to have a massive improvement on last year, it's just incredible. Hardly getting on the park in 2013, Sandilands played every game, but one, in a season where he was one of the top ruckmen.

Sandilands beat other contenders, Chris Yarran, Bernie Vince and Mark Baguley.

(http://www.scpaige.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Sandilands.jpg)

Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 6
Mexico City Suns (23.15.153) defeated Seoul Magpies (21.12.138)

Votes
5. S.Sidebottom
4. L.Hodge
3. J.Adcock
2. B.Ebert
1. B.Vince

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Round 7
Buenos Aires Armadillos (24.15.159) defeated Mexico City Suns (21.17.143)

In the top of the table clash, Mexico had their first loss of the season, against the Armadillos.

Votes
5. J.Bartel
4. B.Goddard
3. A.Sandilands
2. J.Lewis
1. L.Hodge

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Round 8
Mexico City Suns (23.13.151) defeated Wellington Warriors (19.6.120)

Votes
5. C.Yarran
4. S.Thompson
3. A.Sandilands
2. B.Goddard
1. S.Crameri

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Round 9
New York Revolution (19.17.131) lost to Mexico City Suns (21.15.141)

Votes
5. B.Goddard
4. S.Hurn
3. A.Sandilands
2. S.Sidebottom
1. A.Goodes

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Progressive Leaderboard:

1st. Aaron Sandilands 21 Votes
2nd. Brendon Goddard 18
3rd. Steele Sidebottom 17
=4th Nick Riewoldt 11
=4th Jimmy Bartel 11

Best First Year Player:

Winner: Sean Lemmens

Lemmens, selected with Pick 70 in the WXVs International Draft, impressed the Suns in his first season with the club. Even though Lemmens didn't play a senior WXV's game, he spent a lot of the year in the reserves, where he looked right at home.

Lemmens beat other contenders Tom Cutler and Blake Acres, who all look like they'll have successful careers at Mexico.

(http://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/GoldCoastSuns/Images/Articles%202014/Lemmens-sweet-start.jpg)

Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 10
Mexico City Suns (23.15.153) defeated Pacific Islanders (21.13.139)

Votes
5. L.Hodge
4. B.Ebert
3. M.Pavlich
2. B.Vince
1. J.Lewis

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Round 11
Beijing Thunder (15.14.104) lost to Mexico City Suns (23.17.155)

Votes
5. B.Goddard
4. S.Hurn
3. J.Bartel
2. B.Ebert
1. S.Thompson

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Round 12
Mexico City Suns (24.17.161) defeated Cape Town Cobras (20.9.129)

Mexico have a comfortable win, in 2012's GF rematch.

Votes
5. B.Vince
4. B.Goddard
3. S.Thompson
2. J.Lewis
1. A.Sandilands

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Round 13
PNL Reindeers (20.13.133) lost to Mexico City Suns (24.17.161)

Votes
5. S.Sidebottom
4. S.Thompson
3. J.Bartel
2. C.Yarran
1. L.Hodge

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Progressive Leaderboard:

1st. Brendon Goddard 27 Votes
=2nd. Aaron Sandilands 22
=2nd. Steele Sidebottom 22
4th Scott Thompson 18
5th Jimmy Bartel 17

Coaches Award:

Winner: Chris Yarran

JROO8's first move as assistant coach to Maca involved getting Chris Yarran to the club. Yarran has really flourished under Jroo, improving his average from 66 last year to 84 this season.

The Suns were lacking forwards this year, with Bartel moving into the backline and Lewis the mids, so Yarran stepped up when he needed to.

Yarran beat other contenders Sidebottom and Lewis.

(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/07/18/1226681/670891-chris-yarran.jpg)

Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 14
Mexico City Suns (22.12.144) defeated London Royals (19.13.127)

Votes
5. I.Maric
4. J.Bartel
3. C.Yarran
2. N.Riewoldt
1. B.Goddard

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Round 15
Dublin Destroyers (24.20.164) defeated Mexico City Suns (21.11.137)

Mexico had a shocker, as they had their second loss of the season.

Votes
5. S.Sidebottom
4. M.Pavlich
3. J.Lewis
2. M.Firrito
1. L.Hodge

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Round 16
Mexico City Suns (23.12.150) defeated Toronto Wolves (20.12.132)

Votes
5. N.Riewoldt
4. I.Maric
3. J.Lewis
2. S.Sidebottom
1. L.Hoge

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Round 17
Mexico City Suns (28.13.181) defeated Cairo Sands (24.14.158)

Mexico post a massive score, as the secure the minor premiership!

Votes
5. A.Sandilands
4. S.Sidebottom
3. J.Waite
2. J.Lewis
1. I.Maric

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Progressive Leaderboard:

1st. Steele Sidebottom 33 Votes
2nd. Brendon Goddard 28
3rd. Aaron Sandilands 27
4th. Jimmy Bartel 21
=5th. Scott Thompson 18
=5th. Nick Riewoldt 18

We have a new leader!

Best Performance:

Winner: Nick Riewoldt

Nick Riewoldt lead the Suns to victory, in round 16 against the Wolves, posting a massive score of 179! Riewoldt worked hard all day, picking up 30 disposals, taking 16 marks and booting four goals.

Top three performances of 2014:
1st. Nick Riewoldt 179 Points - Round 16 v Toronto Wolves
2nd. Steele Sidebottom 178 Points - Round 13 v PNL Reindeers
3rd. Jordan Lewis 165 Points - Qualifying Final v Sao Paulo Pumas

(http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2012/09/17/1226476/075810-nick-riewoldt.jpg)

Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Qualifying Final
Mexico City Suns (25.14.164) lost to Sao Paulo Pumas (25.15.165)

In one of the best games in WXVs history, the Suns lose in a thriller.

Votes
5. J.Lewis
4. J.Waite
3. S.Sidebottom
2. B.Goddard
1.  A.Sandilands

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Semi Final
Mexico City Suns (27.15.177) defeated Cape Town Cobras (18.17.125)

Votes
5. J.Lewis
4. M.Pavlich
3. J.Adcock
2. M.Baguley
1. N.Riewoldt

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Preliminary Final
Dublin Destroyers (28.15.183) defeated Mexico City Suns (23.12.150)

Mexico are unable to make it three grand finals in a row, as Dublin were clearly too strong.

Votes
5. B.Goddard
4. N.Riewoldt
3. S.Sidebottom
2. J.Lewis
1. S.Thompson

Best Finals Player:

Winner: Jordan Lewis

In a somewhat disappointing finals series for the Suns, Lewis stepped up in August, but it wasn't enough to lead the Suns to the big one. Lewis averaged 140 points during the finals series in a dominant display.

Top three scorers in 2014 finals series:
1st. Jordan Lewis 420 Points, Average of 140
2nd. Steele Sidebottom 360 Points, Average of 120
3rd. Nick Riewoldt 331 Points, Average of 110

(http://www.afldreamers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/TIWAFLmay3.jpg)

2014 Maca Medallist:

Winner: Steele Sidebottom

Steele caps of a stellar season, becoming the first Maca medallist. He has always been a great player, but this year Steele became elite, lifting his average from the low 100's, to the low 110's. Steele had five best on grounds and a strong finish to the year, where he picked up 22 votes from the last eight games. Congratulations Steele, it's well deserved.  8)

(http://i.imgur.com/I5KC9pi.png)

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Overall Leaderboard:

1st. Steele Sidebottom 39 Votes

2nd. Brendon Goddard 35
3rd. Aaron Sandilands 28
4th. Jordan Lewis 26
5th. Nick Riewoldt 23
6th. Jimmy Bartel 21
7th. Scott Thompson 19
8th. Matt Pavlich 17
9th. Brad Ebert 16
10th. Luke Hodge 13

11th. Chris Yarran 12
12th. Ivan Maric 10
13th. Bernie Vince 9
=14th. Jarrad Waite 8
=14th. Shannon Hurn 8
16th. Mark Baguley 6
17th. Jed Adcock 6
18th. Michael Firrito   2
=19th. Stew Crameri 1
=19th. Adam Goodes 1

Great count, done jroo.

Third pie to take home a b&f

Quote from: ossie85 on August 29, 2014, 08:36:29 PM
Great count, done jroo.

Third pie to take home a b&f

Bet only one of them has done it 3 years running!*


*not sure why I'm so proud of being a one man team

Quote from: roo boys! on August 29, 2014, 08:37:58 PM

Quote from: ossie85 on August 29, 2014, 08:36:29 PM
Great count, done jroo.

Third pie to take home a b&f

Bet only one of them has done it 3 years running!*


*not sure why I'm so proud of being a one man team

Beams didn't have much of a chance last year.  :(

Great count JROO! Gotta say I favoured Brendon for the medal. Lewis is a beast.

Quote from: Torp on August 29, 2014, 08:53:54 PM
Great count JROO! Gotta say I favoured Brendon for the medal. Lewis is a beast.

Cheers Torp, I thought it was out of BJ and Sidey.
Lewis was massive in the finals, if only he polled more earlier, he would've gone close to winning.

Damn fine write-up JROO! Love the different rewards given.

39 votes isn't very much, what a spud. Might as well trade him to me.

Quote from: Purple 77 on August 29, 2014, 09:33:09 PM
Damn fine write-up JROO! Love the different rewards given.

Cheers Purps, have to thank Maca for that. I copied him lol.

Quote from: Jukes on August 29, 2014, 09:41:13 PM
39 votes isn't very much, what a spud. Might as well trade him to me.

Sidey > Ward and Heppell

I was quietly hoping Lewis could nab it for you guys, but certainly couldn't compete when Goddard and Sidey pump out bigger scores, while he puts in solid efforts consistently. Also glad Sidey's score against us didn't get best performance for the season :P.

Nice write up JRoo :).

Trade News
Mexico City give: Mark Blicavs + Jarrad Waite + Jed Adcock + Pick 73
Mexico City receive: Allen Christensen + Pick 26

Welcome, Allen Christensen!
(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/05/18/1226646/001691-allen-christensen.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Michael Firrito
Mexico City receive: Pick 44

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Mexico City give: Daniel Currie + Pick 91
Mexico City receive: Ciaran Sheehan + Kieran Harper

Welcome, Ciaran Sheehan and Kieran Harper!
(http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/11/17/1226761/991346-7974ce6a-4f2c-11e3-99bb-f61605697d42.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Shane Biggs + Tom Cutler + Sean Lemmens
Mexico City receive: Scott D. Thompson + Pick 36

Welcome, Scott D. Thompson
(http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/07/24/1226684/488950-scott-thompson.jpg)

That Awards right up was very well done man. Sidey = Gun. 8)

Trade News
Mexico City give: Chris Yarran, Bernie Vince + Picks 36, 37
Mexico City receive: Brett Deledio + Pick 61

Welcome, Brett Deledio!
(http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/04/09/1226879/140970-a1f125f2-bfaf-11e3-ab5c-db8d2f3f624e.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Pick 61
Mexico City receive: Ryan O'Keefe

Welcome, Ryan O'Keefe!
(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2012/11/25/1226523/808436-ryan-o-039-keefe.jpg)

Trade News
Mexico City give: Pick 55
Mexico City receive: Dean Terlich

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Mexico City give:  Stewart Crameri, Brandon Jack
Mexico City receive:  Brad Hill, Jed Lamb

Welcome, Jed Lamb!
(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2014/03/10/1226850/669851-9ac97ba0-a824-11e3-94c1-d923b8b77352.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Brad Hill + Blake Acres + Dean Terlich
Mexico City receive: Brent Harvey + James Kelly + Pick 18

Welcome, Brent Harvey and James Kelly!
(http://www.scpaige.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Brent-Harvey.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Pick 44
Mexico City receive: Craig Moller + Pick 62

Welcome, Craig Moller!
(http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/02/13/1226826/446362-7d3d44b0-9472-11e3-831f-628faee552fc.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Brad Ebert, Tim Membrey + Picks 19, 26
Mexico City receive: Bryce Gibbs, Sam Gilbert, Liam McBean

Welcome, Bryce Gibbs, Liam McBean and Sam Gilbert!
(http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2014/06/24/1226965/035901-b65788d2-fb2e-11e3-a06e-793f22b94a46.jpg)

Quote from: JROO8 on February 10, 2014, 10:59:06 AM
Forwards: Brent Harvey, Jimmy Bartel, Nick Riewoldt, Matthew Pavlich

Look at that nursing home forward line #ancient

Quote from: Memphistopheles on October 06, 2014, 07:14:30 PM

Quote from: JROO8 on February 10, 2014, 10:59:06 AM
Forwards: Brent Harvey, Jimmy Bartel, Nick Riewoldt, Matthew Pavlich

Look at that forward line #guns

Haha fixed for you  :P
To be fair most of my team are ancient  :P

Quote from: JROO8 on October 06, 2014, 07:16:52 PM

Quote from: Memphistopheles on October 06, 2014, 07:14:30 PM

Quote from: JROO8 on February 10, 2014, 10:59:06 AM
Forwards: Brent Harvey, Jimmy Bartel, Nick Riewoldt, Matthew Pavlich

Look at that forward line #ZimmerframeGuns

Haha fixed for you  :P
To be fair most of my team are ancient  :P

You didn't get it quite right - fixed for you...

You have some yougner guns (Sidey/Gibbs)

Quote from: Memphistopheles on October 06, 2014, 08:17:42 PM

Quote from: JROO8 on October 06, 2014, 07:16:52 PM

Quote from: Memphistopheles on October 06, 2014, 07:14:30 PM

Quote from: JROO8 on February 10, 2014, 10:59:06 AM
Forwards: Brent Harvey, Jimmy Bartel, Nick Riewoldt, Matthew Pavlich

Look at that forward line #ZimmerframeGuns

Haha fixed for you  :P
To be fair most of my team are ancient  :P

You didn't get it quite right - fixed for you...

You have some yougner guns (Sidey/Gibbs)

Haha, yeah. Christo I rate highly, too.
Hurn and SDT aren't that old either.

Trade News
Mexico City give: Daniel Merrett, Ciaran Sheehan + Pick 62
Mexico City receive: Matt Shaw, Tom Bell + Picks 68, 86

Welcome, Matt Shaw!
(http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Matt+Shaw+AFL+NAB+Cup+Rd+2+Gold+Coast+v+Essendon+ZWTV9eqAH5hl.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Adam Goodes, James Strauss
Mexico City receive: Pick 40

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Mexico City give: Tom Bell
Mexico City receive: Shaun Hampson

Welcome, Shaun Hampson!
(http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Shaun+Hampson+Brisbane+v+Richmond+8horrQmMxB6l.jpg)

Trade News
Mexico City give: Mark Baguley, Matt Shaw + Pick 40
Mexico City receive: Matthew Broadbent + Pick 83

Welcome, Matthew Broadbent!
(http://www.aflplayers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/matthew-broadbent-760x438.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Pick 86
Mexico City receive: Kamdyn McIntosh

Welcome, Kamdyn McIntosh!
(http://transform.fairfaxregional.com.au/transform/v1/crop/frm/storypad-g56m3P9BLKYiUJUsqhRuFx/8d940315-fbde-4019-b25e-279cd621b038.jpg/r0_153_2000_1283_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Jed Lamb
Mexico City receive: Lindsay Thomas

Welcome, Lindsay Thomas!
(http://www.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Media/Images/285110-tlsnewslandscape.jpg)

Trade News
Mexico City give: Nathan Hrovat, Sam Gilbert, Tom Curren + Pick 18
Mexico City receive: Brad Ebert, Zak Jones, Taylor Hunt + Picks 46, 86

Welcome back, Brad Ebert, and Zak Jones and Taylor Hunt!
(http://www.aflplayers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/AA0703013JW-448.jpg)

Trade News
Mexico City give: Picks 46, 86
Mexico City receive: Lloyd Perris

Welcome, Lloyd Perris!
(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2013/10/02/1226713/167748-130906-paul-roos.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Scott Thompson + Pick 68
Mexico City receive: Shaun Grigg, George Hewett + Pick 37

Welcome, Shaun Grigg and George Hewett!
(http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Shaun+Grigg+AFL+Rd+10+St+Kilda+v+Richmond+E3VLO06_pB1l.jpg)

Trade News
Mexico City give: George Hewett + Pick 37
Mexico City receive: Jesse Lonergan

Welcome, Jesse Lonergan!
(http://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Media/Galleries/Matches/2014/AFL%202014%20Rd%2015%20-%20Hawthorn%20v%20Gold%20Coast/335023_nl.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Zak Jones
Mexico City receive: Leigh Montagna

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Mexico City give: Matthew Pavlich, James Kelly, Brendon Ah Chee + Pick 83
Mexico City receive: Michael Johnson, Mark Whiley + Picks 32, 74

Welcome, Michael Johnson!
(http://cdn.scahw.com.au/cdn-1cf62a1cb6d5330/ImageVaultFiles/id_288085/cf_3/Michael_Johnson-628.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Luke Hodge, Craig Moller + Pick 32
Mexico City receive: Kade Simpson, John Butcher + Pick 87

Welcome,  Kade Simpson and John Butcher
(http://www.aflplayers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/kade-simpson-760x438.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Mark Whiley, Leigh Montagna
Mexico City receive: Ben Lennon, Mathew Stokes

Welcome, Mathew Stokes and Ben Lennon!
(http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2012/06/09/1226389/995614-mathew-stokes.jpg)

Trade News
Mexico City give: Aaron Sandilands, Bryce Gibbs
Mexico City receive: Tom Rockliff, James Sicily

Welcome, Tom Rockliff and James Sicily! 8)
(http://www.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/BrisbaneLions/Photo%20Galleries/2014%20-%20Galleries/2014%20Player%20Portraits/315107-tlsnewslandscape.jpg)

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Mexico City give: Ben Lennon, Lindsay Thomas, John Butcher, Dylan Addison, Daniel Pearce
Mexico City receive: Blake Acres, Drew Petrie, Darcy Byrne-Jones, Paul Stewart + Picks 70, 81

Welcome, Drew Petrie, Blake Acres (back), Darcy Byrne-Jones and Paul Stewart!
(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2014/09/06/1227050/255699-dee6fe8a-35c2-11e4-a5a3-257a79d5c9ca.jpg)

Trade Period 1 Summary

Mexico City give: Luke Hodge Chris Yarran Aaron Sandilands Matthew Pavlich Bernie Vince Nathan Hrovat Mark Baguley Mark Blicavs Jarrad Waite Jed Adcock Scott Thompson Stewart Crameri Michael Firrito Tom Curren Shane Biggs Tim Membrey Sean Lemmens Tom Cutler Brandon Jack Daniel Currie Adam Goodes Daniel Merrett James Strauss Brendon Ah Chee Dylan Addison Daniel Pearce Picks 19, 37, 55, 73, 91

Mexico City receive: Tom Rockliff Brett Deledio Kade Simpson Allen Christensen Matthew Broadbent Brent Harvey Mathew Stokes Michael Johnson Scott D. Thompson Drew Petrie Shaun Grigg Jesse Lonergan Shaun Hampson Liam McBean Taylor Hunt Kieran Harper Lloyd Perris Darcy Byrne-Jones James Sicily Paul Stewart Kamdyn McIntosh Ryan O'Keefe Picks 70, 74, 81, 87

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BEST XV's
Before Trades
DEF: Hodge, Hurn, Yarran, Adcock
MID: Sidey, BJ, Lewis, Ebert
RUCK: Sandi
FWD: Bartel, Nroo, Pav, Waite
U: Maric, Vince

EMG: Thompson (M), Baguley (D), Hrovat (M)

After Trades
DEF: Simpson, Hurn, Johnson, Broadbent
MID:  Rockliff, Sidey, BJ, Lewis
RUCK: Maric
FWD: Lids, Bartel, Boomer, Nroo
U: Ebert, Christensen

EMG: Stokes (M), Thompson (D), Petrie (F)

Best XV Changes
In: Simpson, Johnson, Broadbent, Rockliff, Lids, Boomer, Christensen
Out: Hodge, Yarran, Adcock, Sandi, Pav, Waite, Vince

Draft News

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National Draft

Pick 68 - Bailey Dale

(http://www.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Media/Videos/Thumbnails/696376_thumb.jpg)

Pick 71 - Cam Ellis-Yolmen

(http://www.aflplayers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/AA310113MW280-760x438.jpg)

Pick 75 - Adam Oxley

(http://www.aflplayers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/adam-oxley-760x438.jpg)

Pick 78 - Pass

Pick 88 - Pass

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Preseason Draft

Pick 8 - Josh Glenn

(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2014/07/12/1226986/407832-0204dc30-0890-11e4-ac31-28cbd3f83dd9.jpg)

Pick 13 - Nathan Krakouer

(http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/PortAdelaide/Images/Articles%20246x316/krakouer_620_620X370.jpg)

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Rookie Draft

Pick 16 - James Rose

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Pick 34 - Nic Newman

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Pick 48 - Jesse Palmer

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Pick 71 - Dylan Main

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Key Suns out with injury  :'(

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Key Mexico City players, Steele Sidebottom and Tom Rockliff will be forced to sit on the sidelines after sustaining injuries in this week's win against Seoul. Sidebottom suffered a broken thumb which will keep him out for 6-8 weeks. While Tom Rockliff is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with broken ribs and a punctured lung. To make matters worse, other stars Brett Deledio has picked up a one week suspension and Jimmy Bartel may miss with concision.

The Suns' depth will be tested, but luckily they have the best depth in the comp. Allen Christensen, Daniel Wells, Shaun Grigg, Cameron Ellis-Yolmen and co. will be asked to step up and fill the void.

Key Suns set to return

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Four key Suns are set to line up this week, after stints on the sideline. A determined Jordan Lewis is back after serving his two-game suspension, while as long as they pass fitness tests, Steele Sidebottom, Kade Simpson and Cameron Ellis-Yolmen are all set to return, which is a huge boost for Mexcio City, coming up against in-form Toronto.

Just in time for the North American cup! Massive game for the top 4

Sigh, I wish I could have played you guys by now  :-\

Quote from: Purple 77 on May 19, 2015, 05:47:44 PM
Sigh, I wish I could have played you guys by now  :-\

you should've rigged the fixturing :P

Quote from: Purple 77 on May 19, 2015, 05:47:44 PM
Sigh, I wish I could have played you guys by now  :-\

You're telling me :(

My prediction this week:

Pendles 150+, game on

Pendles <150, Mexico cruise to victory

Quote from: roo boys! on May 19, 2015, 06:30:50 PM

Quote from: Purple 77 on May 19, 2015, 05:47:44 PM
Sigh, I wish I could have played you guys by now  :-\

You're telling me :(

My prediction this week:

Pendles 150+, game on

Pendles <150, Mexico cruise to victory

Pendles up against Gold Coast, reckon he's a good chance for a massive score  :-\

Trade Review

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1. Mexico City give: Mark Blicavs + Jarrad Waite + Jed Adcock + Pick 73
    Mexico City receive: Allen Christensen + Pick 26

Losing Blicavs really hurt, but not a massive deal since I probably would've traded him even if I didn't do this. Christo has been a little disappointing, but he's starting to come good. Very happy that he's a MID/FWD and he should keep that for a while.  :-\

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2. Mexico City give: Michael Firrito
    Mexico City receive: Pick 44

Firrito was not needed, so got something for him while I can.  :)

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3. Mexico give: Daniel Currie + Pick 91
    Mexico City receive: Ciaran Sheehan + Kieran Harper

Shouldn't have given Currie up so easily to my biggest rival. Sheehan gets me something decent later on, but Harper is useless.  :-\

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4. Mexico City give: Shane Biggs + Tom Cutler + Sean Lemmens
    Mexico City receive: Scott D. Thompson + Pick 36

Thompson has been disappointing so far, but he still good depth. This one is still looking okay, Biggs, Cutler and Lemmens look promising but haven't shown much fantasy wise.  :)

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5. Mexico City give: Chris Yarran, Bernie Vince + Picks 36, 37
    Mexico City receive: Brett Deledio + Pick 61

Overpaid to get a gun here, and Lids has been fantastic when he's been on the field. Vince's recent form makes it look like a loss though, especially since I'm giving up the two picks as well.  ???

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6. Mexico City give: Pick 61
    Mexico City receive: Ryan O'Keefe

ROK retired shortly after this, oh well.  ::)

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7. Mexico City give: Pick 55
    Mexico City receive: Dean Terlich

Terlich is a spud, but I on-trade him.  :-\

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8. Mexico City give: Stewart Crameri, Brandon Jack
    Mexico City receive: Brad Hill, Jed Lamb

Was happy with this one, as it helps me get a couple of guns in the next trade.  :)

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9. Mexico City give: Brad Hill + Blake Acres + Dean Terlich
    Mexico City receive: Brent Harvey + James Kelly + Pick 18

Through my trading above, basically was Crameri + Pick 55 for Harvey + Kelly. I'll take that every day of the week.  :D

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10. Mexico City give: Pick 44
     Mexico City receive: Craig Moller + Pick 62

Bad trade, Moller is a long way off.  :(

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11. Mexico City give: Brad Ebert, Tim Membrey + Picks 19, 26
     Mexico City receive: Bryce Gibbs, Sam Gilbert, Liam McBean

Was looking to improve my midfield, by getting a better premo for Ebert. Luckily I end up trading back in Ebert, because Gibbs has struggled this year while Ebert has had a great year.  :)

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12.Mexico City give: Daniel Merrett, Ciaran Sheehan + Pick 62
     Mexico City receive: Matt Shaw, Tom Bell + Picks 68, 86

Merrett and Sheehan were pretty useless to me, so was happy to trade them for two promising youngsters.  :D

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13. Mexico City give: Adam Goodes, James Strauss
      Mexico City receive: Pick 40

Goodes wasn't going to get games so happy to get rid of him.  :)

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14. Mexico City give: Tom Bell
      Mexico City receive: Shaun Hampson

Averaging 92 as a fwd. Horrible trade, wish I kept Bell. Hampson is important tho, as I need him as back up to Ivan.  :'(

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15. Mexico City give: Mark Baguley, Matt Shaw + Pick 40
      Mexico City receive: Matthew Broadbent + Pick 83

Baguley and Broadbent have both been solid without being spectacular. With Shaw being a MID only, I'm happy to upgrade Baguley to the younger Broadbent.  :)

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16. Mexico City give: Pick 86
      Mexico City receive: Kamdyn McIntosh

Happy with this one, been a fan of Kamdyn since day one. Scored big in round one for me, but hasn't done much since.  :)

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17. Mexico City give: Jed Lamb
      Mexico City receive: Lindsay Thomas

Lindsay > Lamb  :)

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18. Mexico City give: Nathan Hrovat, Sam Gilbert, Tom Curren + Pick 18
      Mexico City receive: Brad Ebert, Zak Jones, Taylor Hunt + Picks 46, 86

Very happy with this one. Ebert has been great, while Hrovat has done nothing. Jones was a upgrade on Gilbert and Hunt has been solid as depth.  ;D

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19. Mexico City give: Picks 46, 86
      Mexico City receive: Lloyd Perris

Perris yet to show anything, but I like him. Still got plenty of time.  :-\

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20. Mexico City give: Scott Thompson + Pick 68
      Mexico City receive: Shaun Grigg, George Hewett + Pick 37

Thompson has been great this season, but it's likely his last. So decided to cash him in and get some younger guys. Trade not a disaster, since Grigg has been able to improve his output.  :-[

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21. Mexico City give: George Hewett + Pick 37
      Mexico City receive: Jesse Lonergan

Rated Lonergan highly, so overpaid to get him. Showed some signs this year, but I trade him later.  :(

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22. Mexico City give: Zak Jones
      Mexico City receive: Leigh Montagna

Great trade! Montags has been on fire this season while Jones hasn't been sighted.  :)

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23. Mexico City give: Matthew Pavlich, James Kelly, Brendon Ah Chee + Pick 83
      Mexico City receive: Michael Johnson, Mark Whiley + Picks 32, 74

Pav was depth, so traded him to a youngster I rate in Whiley. Johnson on Kelly was also a big upgrade in my eyes.  :)

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24. Mexico City give: Luke Hodge, Craig Moller + Pick 32
      Mexico City receive: Kade Simpson, John Butcher + Pick 87

Not the worst trade, Hodge has been better. But there was a chance he could lose DPP at the time, and I wasn't convinced he would play 22 games. So I went for the safer, more consistent option in Simmo.  :-\

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25. Mexico City give: Mark Whiley, Leigh Montagna
      Mexico City receive: Ben Lennon, Mathew Stokes

Bad trade, Stokes has been average this year. Wish I kept Montags  :'( :-[

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26. Mexico City give: Aaron Sandilands, Bryce Gibbs
      Mexico City receive: Tom Rockliff, James Sicily

Happy to bring in a GUN like Rocky, even though he's hardly played this year. He will come good.  :)

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27. Mexico City give: Ben Lennon, Lindsay Thomas, John Butcher, Dylan Addison, Daniel Pearce
      Mexico City receive: Blake Acres, Drew Petrie, Darcy Byrne-Jones, Paul Stewart + Picks 70, 81

I rate Acres and Petrie was an upgrade on Thomas. Worked well for both parties.  :)

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28. Mexico City give: Drew Petire, Jesse Lonergan
      Mexico City receive: Daniel Wells, Matt McDonough

Wells has done nothing this year and it's too early to judge McDonough, but I've definitely lost this one so far.  :(

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Quote from: JROO8 on June 24, 2015, 11:39:10 AM
14. Mexico City give: Tom Bell
      Mexico City receive: Shaun Hampson

Averaging 92 as a fwd. Horrible trade, wish I kept Bell. Hampson is important tho, as I need him as back up to Ivan.  :'(

:D :D

and then we traded Bell for basically Seb Ross :'( lol

Quote from: JROO8 on June 24, 2015, 11:39:10 AM
22. Mexico City give: Zak Jones
      Mexico City receive: Leigh Montagna

Great trade! Montags has been on fire this season while Jones hasn't been sighted.  :)

:'(  :'( :'(

But Jones' year is next year anyway  ;)

Quote from: JROO8 on June 24, 2015, 11:39:10 AM
28. Mexico City give: Drew Petire, Jesse Lonergan
      Mexico City receive: Daniel Wells, Matt McDonough

Wells has done nothing this year and it's too early to judge McDonough, but I've definitely lost this one so far.  :(

I have reflected on this trade often this year, as had I not done it, I would've looked really ordinary in a couple of games. Petrie has been great for me, so very happy with this one. Lonergan looks like he'll get defence status next year too  :)

Draft Review

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National Draft
Pick 68 - Bailey Dale

Been ok so far, played a few games. Showing some signs  :)

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Pick 71 - Cam Ellis-Yolmen

Fantastic pick up! Averaging 82 so far and has played in most games at senior level. Very happy with his output  ;D

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Pick 75 - Adam Oxley

Another awesome pick up! Averaging 84 as a defender, making him a regular. Rapt with picking him up this late  ;D ;D

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Preseason Draft
Pick 8 - Josh Glenn

Scored well in his first games, but hasn't been sighted since. Still, looking like a good pick up  :)

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Pick 13 - Nathan Krakouer

Done well this year, averaging 66. He's even made the senior squad a few times, hopefully he makes himself a regular in the Port side from now on  :)

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Rookie Draft
Pick 16 - James Rose

Looking good in the NEAFL. One for the future.  :)

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Pick 34 - Nic Newman

Coming back from injury, he has looked good lately in the NEAFL. Wouldn't be surprised if he makes his way into the Swans side this year. Happy he lasted to pick 34.  :D

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Pick 48 - Jesse Palmer

Kicked a few goals in the reserves, but has some work to do before he breaks into the Power line up.  :)

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Pick 71 - Dylan Main

Still don't know who this guy is. :-\

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Far out, Oxley and CEY that late is disgusting.

At least I can say I didn't overlook them  :-\

Quote from: Ricochet on June 24, 2015, 11:45:27 AM

Quote from: JROO8 on June 24, 2015, 11:39:10 AM
14. Mexico City give: Tom Bell
      Mexico City receive: Shaun Hampson

Averaging 92 as a fwd. Horrible trade, wish I kept Bell. Hampson is important tho, as I need him as back up to Ivan.  :'(

:D :D

and then we traded Bell for basically Seb Ross :'( lol

Haha, a 92 ave fwd would've been nice for NDT  :( Did we consider doing Curren instead of Bell, reckon I would rather that  :P

Quote from: Purple 77 on June 24, 2015, 11:48:47 AM

Quote from: JROO8 on June 24, 2015, 11:39:10 AM
22. Mexico City give: Zak Jones
      Mexico City receive: Leigh Montagna

Great trade! Montags has been on fire this season while Jones hasn't been sighted.  :)

:'(  :'( :'(

But Jones' year is next year anyway  ;)

Quote from: JROO8 on June 24, 2015, 11:39:10 AM
28. Mexico City give: Drew Petire, Jesse Lonergan
      Mexico City receive: Daniel Wells, Matt McDonough

Wells has done nothing this year and it's too early to judge McDonough, but I've definitely lost this one so far.  :(

I have reflected on this trade often this year, as had I not done it, I would've looked really ordinary in a couple of games. Petrie has been great for me, so very happy with this one. Lonergan looks like he'll get defence status next year too  :)

True about Jones, but from my POV I wouldn't need him this year. Montags would be handy  :P

Yeah you've done well from it! As long as Wells comes back during our finals and averages 100, it will be okay  ;)

Quote from: Ricochet on June 24, 2015, 11:45:27 AM

Quote from: JROO8 on June 24, 2015, 11:39:10 AM
14. Mexico City give: Tom Bell
      Mexico City receive: Shaun Hampson

Averaging 92 as a fwd. Horrible trade, wish I kept Bell. Hampson is important tho, as I need him as back up to Ivan.  :'(

:D :D

and then we traded Bell for basically Seb Ross :'( lol

:D :D

Thanks boys!

Quote from: Purple 77 on June 24, 2015, 11:50:56 AM
Far out, Oxley and CEY that late is disgusting.

At least I can say I didn't overlook them  :-\

Yeah rapt with them

Tbh they were the two I was hoping to draft, since I had late picks, wasn't expecting there to be much left over so just had a look at the delisted players and those were the two that stood out for me  :)

Quote from: Toga on June 24, 2015, 12:05:21 PM

Quote from: Ricochet on June 24, 2015, 11:45:27 AM

Quote from: JROO8 on June 24, 2015, 11:39:10 AM
14. Mexico City give: Tom Bell
      Mexico City receive: Shaun Hampson

Averaging 92 as a fwd. Horrible trade, wish I kept Bell. Hampson is important tho, as I need him as back up to Ivan.  :'(

:D :D

and then we traded Bell for basically Seb Ross :'( lol

:D :D

Thanks boys!

haha flower off

Quote from: Ricochet on June 24, 2015, 02:08:13 PM

Quote from: Toga on June 24, 2015, 12:05:21 PM

Quote from: Ricochet on June 24, 2015, 11:45:27 AM

Quote from: JROO8 on June 24, 2015, 11:39:10 AM
14. Mexico City give: Tom Bell
      Mexico City receive: Shaun Hampson

Averaging 92 as a fwd. Horrible trade, wish I kept Bell. Hampson is important tho, as I need him as back up to Ivan.  :'(

:D :D

and then we traded Bell for basically Seb Ross :'( lol

:D :D

Thanks boys!

haha flower off

Yeah as the original owner of Bell, I echo these sentiments from Rico  :-[

All I will say is this - thanks for trading Blicavs to New York who then traded him to us.

Boy, has he been amazing this year.

The best part is it looks like he could get even better as well - that thought is scary. 109.8 avg would slot in to any team in the league.

Quote from: JROO8 on February 10, 2014, 10:58:27 AM
Premierships: 2

OP looking even better now  :D

Fair to say a few of these will be consumed tonight
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Will let the players celebrate tonight and tomorrow, then B&F to be announced on Tuesday night  :)

Would like to welcome fanTCfool to Mexico City. He's joined the club as an assistant! :)

Great get there!  Welcome to worlds fanTCfool

The award ceremony will get underway soon!

Who will be announced as the 2015 Maca Medalist?

Find out shortly  ;)

Mexico City Awards 2015:

Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 1
Seoul Magpies (19.8.120) lost to Mexico City Suns (25.7.157)

A special debut from Kamdyn McIntosh leads Mexico City to victory

Votes
5. Jordan Lewis
4. Brad Ebert
3. Steele Sidebottom
2. Kamdyn McIntosh
1. Kade Simpson

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Round 2
Tokyo Samurai (23.10.148) def Mexico City Suns (21.6.132)

Even though a host of big names were missing, still a horrible performance from the boys

Votes
5. Jordan Lewis
4. Nick Riewoldt
3. Brad Ebert
2. Cameron Ellis-Yolmen
1. Brendon Goddard

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Round 3
Mexico City Suns (20.9.129) lost to Beijing Thunder (21.11.137)

Votes
5. Jordan Lewis
4. Taylor Hunt
3. Cameron Ellis-Yolmen
2. Brad Ebert
1. Adam Oxley

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Round 4
Pacific Islanders (19.10.124) lost to Mexico City Suns (20.9.129)

Votes
5. Ivan Maric
4. Shaun Grigg
3. Brent Harvey
2. Brendon Goddard
1. Jordan Lewis

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Round 5
Mexico City Suns (22.6.138) def New Delhi Tigers (15.9.99)

Suns are continuing to perform well below expectations, but luckily take home the four points.

Votes
5. Brad Ebert
4. Brendon Goddard
3. Cameron Ellis-Yolmen
2. Shannon Hurn
1. Jordan Lewis

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Progressive Leaderboard:
1st. Jordan Lewis 17 Votes
2nd. Brad Ebert 14
3rd. Cameron Ellis-Yolmen 8
4th. Brendon Goddard 7
5th. Ivan Maric 5

Lewis polled in every game over the first five rounds, with him and Ebert off to a good start

Most Improved:

Winner: Adam Oxley

After not playing an AFl game in 2014, Oxley's career was at the crossroads. However, coach JROO8 saw enough in him to throw him a lifeline, drafting him pick 75 in the draft. In a year where the Suns have been hit by injury, Oxley stood tall in defence, averaging 76 (or a whopping 93 unsubbed).

The Ox beat other contenders, Shaun Grigg and Cam Ellis-Yolmen.

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Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 6
Mexico City Suns (22.7.139) lost to New York Revolution (23.11.149)

The Suns' terrible start to the year continues, with another loss

Votes
5. Brendon Goddard
4. Allen Christensen
3. Ivan Maric
2. Brent Harvey
1. Brad Ebert

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Round 7
London Royals (20.10.130) lost to Mexico City Suns (24.6.150)

Votes
5. Shaun Grigg
4. Ivan Maric
3. Michael Johnson
2. Brett Deledio
1. Shannon Hurn

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Round 8
Toronto Wolves (22.6.138) lost to Mexico City Suns (26.10.166)

A massive score from the Suns! Two wins in a row and the Suns start their charge back up the ladder

Votes
5. Kade Simpson
4. Brett Deledio
3. Ivan Maric
2. Tom Rockliff
1. Jordan Lewis

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Round 9
Mexico City Suns (25.11.161) def Rio de Janeiro Jaguars (19.7.121)

Votes
5. Brad Ebert
4. Brett Deledio
3. Brendon Goddard
2. Nick Riewoldt
1. Steele Sidebottom

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Progressive Leaderboard:
1st. Brad Ebert 20 Votes
2nd. Jordan Lewis 18
EQ3rd. Brendon Goddard 15
EQ3rd. Ivan Maric 15
5th. Brett Deledio 10

Lewis misses a few games with injury and suspension, and Ebert overtakes him. Also, here comes Lids!

Best First Year Player:

Winner: Kamdyn McIntosh

Kamdyn, traded from Seoul to Mexico City for pick 86, had an impressive first season of senior football. Kamdyn started the season in fine fashion, posting a massive 120 on debut. Even though he was a little quite throughout the middle of the season, he finished off strongly and was eventually a Premiership player for the Suns in defence!

McIntosh beat other contenders Josh Glenn, Liam McBean, and Bailey Dale.
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Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 10
Mexico City Suns (23.6.144) lost to Berlin Brewers (25.7.157)

The Suns' winning streak comes to an end, at the hands of an in-form Berlin

Votes
5. Brad Ebert
4. Adam Oxley
3. Kade Simpson
2. Allen Christensen
1. Brent Harvey

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Round 11
Christchurch Saints (20.11.131) lost to Mexico City Suns (23.10.148)

Votes
5. Nick Riewoldt
4. Brad Ebert
3. Brett Deledio
2. Matthew Broadbent
1. Adam Oxley

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Round 12
Cairo Sands (16.7.103) lost to Mexico City Suns (21.7.133)

Votes
5. Jordan Lewis
4. Nick Riewoldt
3. Steele Sidebottom
2. Nathan Krakouer
1. Shaun Grigg

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Round 13
Mexico City Suns (26.9.165) def Moscow Spetsnaz (23.11.149)

A big score here gets us over the line and back in top four contention

Votes
5. Brett Deledio
4. Matthew Broadbent
3. Tom Rockliff
2. Shaun Grigg
1. Steele Sidebottom

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Progressive Leaderboard:
1st. Brad Ebert 29 Votes
2nd. Jordan Lewis 23
3rd. Brett Deledio 18
EQ4th. Nick Riewoldt 15
EQ4th. Brendon Goddard 15
EQ4th. Ivan Maric 15

Ebert extends his lead at the top, going to be hard to catch now!

Coaches Award:

Winner: Brett Deledio

Lids was a key target for coach JROO8 at the end of last season. They went after him hard and had to give up quite a bit. But his hefty investment was worth it for the Suns, with Lids averaging an impressive 112 points and becoming the #1 averaging fwd in the comp.

Deledio beat other contenders Tom Rockliff and Liam McBean.

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Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 14
Mexico City Suns (27.11.173) def Buenos Aires Armadillos (13.10.88)

What a massive score from the Suns! They flexed their muscles against the helpless Armadillos

Votes
5. Brett Deledio
4. Allen Christensen
3. Brent Harvey
2. Adam Oxley
1. Steele Sidebottom

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Round 15
Cape Town Cobras (22.7.139) lost to Mexico City Suns (23.10.148)

Votes
5. Jordan Lewis
4. Nick Riewoldt
3. Steele Sidebottom
2. Brendon Goddard
1. Jimmy Bartel

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Round 16
Mexico City Suns (26.11.167) def PNL Reindeers (24.10.154)

In one of the games of the year, the Suns were too good for PNL

Votes
5. Tom Rockliff
4. Brett Deledio
3. Jordan Lewis
2. Matthew Broadbent
1. Ivan Maric

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Round 17
Mexico City Suns (24.8.152) lost to Dublin Destroyers (26.8.164)

Votes
5. Brendon Goddard
4. Tom Rockliff
3. Kade Simpson
2. Brent Harvey
1. Allen Christensen

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Progressive Leaderboard:
1st. Jordan Lewis 31 Votes
2nd. Brad Ebert 29
3rd. Brett Deledio 27
4th. Brendon Goddard 22
5th. Nick Riewoldt 19

No votes for Ebert in that period see Lewis overtake him and Lids is coming home strong!

Best Performance:

Winner: Jordan Lewis

Lewis set the tone in round one, posting a massive score of 154 against Seoul. Lewis had a big day finishing 35 disposals, 13 marks and 4 tackles, in leading us to a comfortable victory.

Top three performances of 2014:
1st. Jordan Lewis 154 Points - Round 1 v Seoul
2nd. Tom Rockliff 152 Points - Grand Final v Dublin
3rd. Jordan Lewis 150 Points - Round 15 v Cape Town

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Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Qualifying Final
Dublin Destroyers (28.6.174) def Mexico City Suns (24.6.150)

Dublin were too good, but Suns still not out of this

Votes
5. Tom Rockliff
4. Brent Harvey
3. Brendon Goddard
2. Allen Christensen
1. Brett Deledio

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Semi Final
Mexico City Suns (24.11.155) def Moscow Spetsnaz (20.9.129)

While not at our best, the Suns were good enough to beat Moscow and progress to the next round

Votes
5. Tom Rockliff
4. Allen Christensen
3. Steele Sidebottom
2. Brett Deledio
1. Ivan Maric

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Preliminary Final
Christchurch Saints (23.10.148) lost to Mexico City Suns (25.9.159)

A big win here, sees up against Dublin in the Grand Final

Votes
5. Steele Sidebottom
4. Tom Rockliff
3. Brett Deledio
2. Ivan Maric
1. Jordan Lewis

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Grand Final
Dublin Destroyers (23.9.147) lost to Mexico City Suns (26.6.162)

THE SUNS WIN THE 2015 PREMIERSHIP!  :D

Votes
5. Tom Rockliff
4. Brett Deledio
3. Brad Ebert
2. Jordan Lewis
1. Jimmy Bartel

Progressive Leaderboard:
Final Results to be announced soon...

Best Finals Player:

Winner: Tom Rockliff

Rocky really hit some form towards the end of the year. After a disappointing start to the year, Rocky left his best to the end scoring a whopping 565 points over the finals series, 100 points better than the next best! He was a key member of the Suns' Premiership Side, captaining them in everyone of those finals.

Top three scorers in 2014 finals series:
1st. Tom Rockliff 565 Points, Average of 141
2nd. Steele Sidebottom 457 Points, Average of 114
3rd. Brett Deledio 456 Points, Average of 114

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2015 Premiership Players

The Premiership Players:
Kade Simpson
Matthew Broadbent
Adam Oxley   
Kamdyn McIntosh
Tom Rockliff (C)
Steele Sidebottom (VC)
Jordan Lewis
Brad Ebert
Ivan Maric
Brett Deledio
Brendon Goddard   
Allen Christensen
Jimmy Bartel
Shaun Grigg
Nick Riewoldt

Also well done to Mexico City AAP Alliance representatives:
Kade Simpson
Steele Sidebottom
Brett Deledio
Brendon Goddard
Nick Riewoldt

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2015 Maca Medallist:

Winner: Brett Deledio

Even though Lids had a slow start the year, not polling a vote in the first six weeks, he came home strong polling in every final and becoming a valuable member of the Suns' Premiership winning line up. In his first season at the club, after moving from Wellington, Lids will become the second Maca medallist. Lids only managed to pick up two best on grounds, but his consistency is what won him the award, polling in 11 games. Congratulations on a massive year Brett! 8)

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Overall Leaderboard:

1st. Brett Deledio 37 Votes

2nd. Jordan Lewis 34
3rd. Tom Rockliff 33
4th. Brad Ebert 32
5th. Brendon Goddard 25
6th. Steele Sidebottom 20
=7th. Ivan Maric 19
=7th. Nick Riewoldt 19
9th. Allen Christensen 17
10th. Brent Harvey 15

=11th. Kade Simpson 12
=11th. Shaun Grigg 12
=13th. Matthew Broadbent 8
=13th. Adam Oxley 8
=13th. Cam Ellis-Yolmen 8
16th. Taylor Hunt 4
=17th. Michael Johnson 3
=17th. Shannon Hurn 3
=19th. Jimmy Bartel 2
=19th. Kamdyn McIntosh 2
=19th. Nathan Krakouer 2

Quote from: JROO8 on September 08, 2015, 03:14:46 PM
Coaches Award:

Winner: Brett Deledio\

haha well that wasn't expected

Deserving winner! Has been a ripping recruit for you this year 8)

Quote from: JROO8 on September 08, 2015, 03:20:55 PM
Best Performance:

Winner: Jordan Lewis

Lewis set the tone in round one, posting a massive score of 154 against Seoul. Lewis had a big day finishing 35 disposals, 13 marks and 4 tackles, in leading us to a comfortable victory.

Top three performances of 2014:
1st. Jordan Lewis 154 Points - Round 1 v Seoul
2nd. Tom Rockliff 152 Points - Grand Final v Dublin
3rd. Jordan Lewis 150 Points - Round 15 v Cape Town

Thats Cute :P

love the awards but just wanted to post this.

1. Round 14 Goldy 221
2. Round 3 Roughead 176
3. Round 16 Selwood 171

other 150+ scores

Round 2: Goldy 154
Round 2: Rance 156
Round 2: Mundy 150
Round 3: Selwood 154
Round 4: Goldy 154
Round 13: Rance 154
Round 14: Thompson 150
Round 15: Gunston 165
Round 17: Martin 151
Round 18: Goldy 155

Holz wandering in with the #humblebrag.

Haha yes Holz,  looking at last year's results thought this year's results we're quite poor. No massive scores.

But look who came second.  Rock's 152 was pretty handy :P

Quote from: JROO8 on September 08, 2015, 12:03:44 AM
Would like to welcome fanTCfool to Mexico City. He's joined the club as an assistant! :)

Thanks JRoo! Pleasure to be involved!
Knew I had chosen the right team a few weeks back, of course kept it hush hush until now - couldn't throw the players off their game heading into finals!
Looking forward to seeing the Suns go back to back next year!  ;D

Quote from: Ricochet on September 08, 2015, 07:59:03 AM
Great get there!  Welcome to worlds fanTCfool

Too Kind! Thanks Mate! (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink004.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Awards ceremony living up to the title!

I would have lol'd if Ebert won your B&F...

Just imagine.

The team that awarded Ebert their B&F beat Dublin in the GF...  :P

Quote from: Purple 77 on September 08, 2015, 07:31:46 PM
Awards ceremony living up to the title!

I would have lol'd if Ebert won your B&F...

Just imagine.

The team that awarded Ebert their B&F beat Dublin in the GF...  :P

Was leading for a while. Did consider rigging it if he did win and just giving it Rocky :P

Can't let that hack win our B&F :P

Quote from: Nige on September 08, 2015, 05:40:03 PM
Holz wandering in with the #humblebrag.

whats the word Humble?

never heard of it.

Welcome to Worlds FTCFool!

Quote from: Hellopplz on September 09, 2015, 04:58:30 PM
Welcome to Worlds FTCFool!

Thank You! It's a wonderful priviledge to be involved!
I feel as though people believe I have joined the Suns following their Premiership win, pen was on paper before then!

You're quite possibly one of the funniest FF users on the forum at the moment mate :P I've admired your work from a far for a while now haha

Love your work! And welcome to Worlds  :)

Welcome aboard Ryan!

I'm sure JROO will show you the ropes and you will get lured into the addictiveness that is WXV  :D

Quote from: Purple 77 on September 09, 2015, 07:14:24 PM
You're quite possibly one of the funniest FF users on the forum at the moment mate :P I've admired your work from a far for a while now haha

Love your work! And welcome to Worlds  :)

Thanks Purple 77! (is Purp/Purps fine?) Your work on here is so in-depth, and it is a pleasure to read.
Very pleased to hear you are liking my work, hope it remains that way!

Quote from: RaisyDaisy on September 09, 2015, 07:15:37 PM
Welcome aboard Ryan!

I'm sure JROO will show you the ropes and you will get lured into the addictiveness that is WXV  :D

Thanks RD! JRoo has indeed given me the helping hand I need, and have already found out why this aspect of the forums is so popular.
Great to be in it with such a great bunch whom I know I can bounce questions off when needed!

Quote from: fanTCfool on September 09, 2015, 07:30:11 PM

Quote from: Purple 77 on September 09, 2015, 07:14:24 PM
You're quite possibly one of the funniest FF users on the forum at the moment mate :P I've admired your work from a far for a while now haha

Love your work! And welcome to Worlds  :)

Thanks Purple 77! (is Purp/Purps fine?) Your work on here is so in-depth, and it is a pleasure to read.
Very pleased to hear you are liking my work, hope it remains that way!

Mrs Hogan should be fine

Quote from: GoLions on September 09, 2015, 07:31:13 PM

Quote from: fanTCfool on September 09, 2015, 07:30:11 PM

Quote from: Purple 77 on September 09, 2015, 07:14:24 PM
You're quite possibly one of the funniest FF users on the forum at the moment mate :P I've admired your work from a far for a while now haha

Love your work! And welcome to Worlds  :)

Thanks Purple 77! (is Purp/Purps fine?) Your work on here is so in-depth, and it is a pleasure to read.
Very pleased to hear you are liking my work, hope it remains that way!

Mrs Hogan should be fine

Trade Period Summary

Mexico City give: Steele Sidebottom Allen Christensen Jordan Lewis Shannon Hurn Shaun Grigg Michael Johnson Adam Oxley Kamdyn McIntosh Scott D. Thompson Blake Acres Nathan Krakouer Taylor Hunt Bailey Dale Jake Barrett Josh Prudden Darcy Byrne-Jones Brady Grey Picks 19, 39, 57, Rookies 18, 36

Mexico City receive: Trent Cotchin Harley Bennell Heath Shaw Eddie Betts Brent Stanton Sam Gray Mark Baguely Dylan Buckley Jeremy Laidler Adam Cooney Mark Whiley Jacob Townsend Jonathan Marsh Reece McKenzie Josh Saunders Paul Duffield Picks 64, 78, 85, PSD11

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BEST XV's
DEF: Simpson, Bartel, Johnson, Broadbent
MID: Rockliff, Sidey, Ebert, Lewis
RUCK: Maric
FWD: Lids, Christensen, Nroo, Boomer
U: BJ, Grigg

EMG: Hurn, Oxley, Wells

After Trades
DEF: Shaw, Simpson, Bartel, Broadbent
MID:  Rockliff, Cotchin, Bennell, Ebert
RUCK: Maric
FWD: Lids, Betts, Nroo, Boomer
U: BJ, Stanton

EMG: SGray, Wells, Baguley

Best XV Changes
In: HShaw, Cotchin, Bennell, Betts, Stanton
Out: MJohnson, Sidey, Lewis, Christo, Grigg

Pfft, NDT will outscore that vest XV come round 1

Quote from: Ricochet on November 23, 2015, 08:50:23 PM
Pfft, NDT will outscore that vest XV come round 1

I don't know about that  :P

But NDT are decent, probably because they have so many former MCS players  ;)

Quote from: Ricochet on November 23, 2015, 08:50:23 PM
Pfft, NDT will outscore that vest XV come round 1

Nah, didn't you hear Rico? No more subs!

Quote from: GoLions on November 23, 2015, 09:03:41 PM

Quote from: Ricochet on November 23, 2015, 08:50:23 PM
Pfft, NDT will outscore that vest XV come round 1

Nah, didn't you hear Rico? No more subs!

Haha, that would actually work in our favour based on last year!

Mexico City Awards 2016:

Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 1
Mexico City Suns (22.8.140) def New Delhi Tigers (20.10.130)

Votes
5. Brad Ebert
4. Kade Simpson
3. Daniel Wells
2. Sam Gray
1. Tom Rockliff

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Round 2
Buenos Aires Armadillos (20.9.129) lost to Mexico City Suns (22.7.139)

Votes
5. Eddie Betts
4. Daniel Wells
3. Trent Cotchin
2. Brendon Goddard
1. Mark Baguley

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Round 3
Cairo Sands (20.10.130) lost to Mexico City Suns (25.6.156)

Votes
5. Brent Harvey
4. Trent Cotchin
3. Heath Shaw
2. Brendon Goddard
1. Matthew Broadbent

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Round 4
Mexico City Suns (19.11.125) lost to Rio de Janeiro Jaguars (23.10.148)

A shocking performance sees us face our first loss of the season

Votes
5. Eddie Betts
4. Trent Cotchin
3. Nick Riewoldt
2. Kade Simpson
1. Daniel Wells

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Round 5
Mexico City Suns (23.9.147) def Beijing Thunder (19.8.122)

Votes
5. Heath Shaw
4. Kade Simpson
3. Nick Riewoldt
2. Trent Cotchin
1. Brendon Goddard

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Progressive Leaderboard:
1st. Trent Cotchin 13 Votes
=2nd. Kade Simpson 10
=2nd. Eddie Betts 10
=4th. Daniel Wells 8
=4th. Heath Shaw 8

Cotchin of to a good start polling in 4/5 games.

Most Improved:

Winner: Shaun Hampson

Even though Hampson's average of 71.7 might not look like much on paper, Hammer has been a great addition to Suns' line up this year in the absence of Ivan Maric, taking over as the #1 big man. After struggling for games in recent years, Hampson played 20 games which is a career best and pumped out eight scores over 80 points.

Hammer beat other contenders Adam Cooney, James Sicily and Ryan Davis.

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Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 6
Mexico City Suns (24.8.152) def London Royals (20.6.126)

Top score of the week, is it a sign of things to come?

Votes
5. Heath Shaw
4. Nick Riewoldt
3. Jimmy Bartel
2. Daniel Wells
1. Tom Rockliff

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Round 7
Seoul Magpies (23.7.145) def Mexico City Suns (22.10.142)

Votes
5. Nick Riewoldt
4. Kade Simpson
3. Jimmy Bartel
2. Brad Ebert
1. Heath Shaw

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Round 8
Mexico City Suns (24.6.150) def Cape Town Cobras (18.6.114)

Votes
5. Heath Shaw
4. Brett Deledio
3. Kade Simpson
2. Mark Baguley
1. Brendon Goddard

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Round 9
Mexico City Suns (28.10.178) def Tokyo Samurai (22.9.141)

A massive score from Captain Heater gives us a big win

Votes
5. Heath Shaw
4. Trent Cotchin
3. Adam Cooney
2. Nick Riewoldt
1. Brent Harvey

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Progressive Leaderboard:
1st.Heath Shaw 24 Votes
=2nd. Trent Cotchin 17
=2nd. Kade Simpson 17
=2nd. Nick Riewoldt 17
=5th. Eddie Betts 10
=5th. Daniel Wells 10

Shaw went crazy over those four rounds, with 3/4 best on ground performances!

Best First Year Player:

Winner: Tom Papley

Papley started the season in style scoring tons in the first two games! However, his form faded away a little but he has shown he is part of the Swans best 22 going forward and has a promising career ahead. Papley played 16 games in his first season of football, with seven scores of 70+ a impressive return for the youngster.

Papley beat other contenders George Hewett, Jesse Palmer and Brandon White.

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Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 10
Toronto Wolves (17.8.110) lost to Mexico City Suns (22.6.138)

Votes
5. Brendon Goddard
4. Trent Cotchin
3. Nick Riewoldt
2. Jimmy Bartel
1. Eddie Betts

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Round 11
New York Revolution (22.11.143) lost to Mexico City Suns (27.6.168)

A massive performance from Rocky gives us another big score

Votes
5. Tom Rockliff
4. Daniel Wells
3. Brent Harvey
2. Heath Shaw
1. Trent Cotchin

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Round 12
Mexico City Suns (25.10.160) def Pacific Islanders (21.10.136)

Votes
5. Daniel Wells
4. Shaun Hampson
3. Heath Shaw
2. Trent Cotchin
1. Kade Simpson

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Round 13
Mexico City Suns (27.10.172)  def Moscow Spetsnaz (17.6.108)

The Suns absolutely smash the helpless Spetsnaz, to keep them on top of the ladder.

Votes
5. Tom Rockliff
4.  Jimmy Bartel
3. Daniel Wells
2.  Heath Shaw
1. Nick Riewoldt

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Progressive Leaderboard:
1st. Heath Shaw 31 Votes
2nd. Trent Cotchin 24
3rd. Daniel Wells 22
4th. Nick Riewoldt 21
5th. Kade Simpson 18

Shaw extends his lead, polling in 3/4 games in that period.

Coaches Award:

Winner: Daniel Wells

After only playing two games last year, everyone thought he was finished. Missing Brent Stanton and Harley Bennell from a Best XV all year we needed someone to step up. Enter Daniel Wells. He has come back into the side this year and has been awesome as a forward averaging 100ppg and has been a key to our success this year.

Wells beat other contenders Adam Cooney, Tom Rockliff and Kade Simpson.

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Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Round 14
Berlin Brewers (26.6.162) def Mexico City Suns (23.10.148)

Votes
5. Matthew Broadbent
4. Brendon Goddard
3. Nick Riewoldt
2. Trent Cotchin
1. Kade Simpson

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Round 15
Christchurch Saints (24.6.150) def Mexico City Suns (22.9.141)

Votes
5. Tom Rockliff
4. Brent Harvey
3. Kade Simpson
2. Trent Cotchin
1. Shaun Hampson

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Round 16
PNL Reindeers (23.9.147) lost to Mexico City Suns (26.8.164)

The Suns flexed their muscles to account for the Reindeers and to snap their two game losing streak.

Votes
5. Tom Rockliff
4. Brendon Goddard
3. Jimmy Bartel
2. Kade Simpson
1. Sam Gray

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Round 17
Dublin Destroyers (25.10.160) def Mexico City Suns (23.10.148)

Votes
5. Eddie Betts
4. Heath Shaw
3. Brad Ebert
2. Brendon Goddard
1. Jimmy Bartel

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Progressive Leaderboard:
1st. Heath Shaw 35 Votes
2nd. Trent Cotchin 28
=3rd. Kade Simpson 24
=3rd. Nick Riewoldt 24
=5th. Tom Rockliff 22
=5th. Daniel Wells 22

Shaw continues to poll votes, but Cotchin is not going away just yet!

It's getting tight at the top!

Best Performance:

Winner: Tom Rockliff

Rockliff pulled out a massive 204 points in his return game from injury in Round 11 against the helpless Revolution. Rockliff picked up a whopping 48 disposals, 9 tackles, 8 marks and even kicked a goal to lead us to a big win. 

Top three performances of 2016:
1st. Tom Rockliff 204 Points - Round 11 v New York
2nd. Heath Shaw 203 Points - Round 9 v Tokyo
3rd. Tom Rockliff 154 Points - Round 16 v PNL

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Two 200 point performances in a single season for a single team for two different blokes - not half bad!

Maca Medal Vote Count:

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Qualifying Final
Rio de Janeiro Jaguars (18.9.117) lost to Mexico City Suns (21.7.133)

A poor score, but it was enough to get us into a prelim

Votes
5. Kade Simpson
4. Tom Rockliff
3. Trent Cotchin
2. Daniel Wells
1. Nick Riewoldt

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Preliminary Final
Mexico City Suns (24.11.155) lost to New Delhi Tigers (25.6.156)

A crazy game see us lose to the NDT juggernaut

Votes
5. Brent Harvey
4. Daniel Wells
3. Heath Shaw
2. Tom Rockliff
1. Eddie Betts

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Progressive Leaderboard:
Final Results to be announced soon...

Heath's medal is a Shaw thing.

Great presentation jroo!

Best Finals Player:

Winner: Brent Harvey

Even though it was a short final series to what we are usually used to, Brent Harvey seemed to keep his best to last. Although he enjoyed a solid year averaging 92.8 points overall, he dominated the finals series for the Suns to average nearly 120 points from his two games. This included a massive score of 150 points in what turns out will be his last WXVs game of his career...  :'(

Top three scorers in 2016 finals series:
1st. Brent Harvey 239 Points, Average of 119.5
2nd. Daniel Wells 232 Points, Average of 116
3rd. Tom Rockliff 222 Points, Average of 111

(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2012/08/15/1226450/736063-brent-harvey.jpg)

This is a great read

2016 Maca Medallist:

Winner: Heath Shaw

Shaw capped of a great year by taking home the Maca Medal! Heater averaged an impressive 106 points per a game (was a lot higher than this at one stage!), to become one of the premier defenders in the competition. Heater was especially dominant during round 5-9 where he polled a possible 21/25 votes which included 4 best on ground performances! But he did poll votes in 11 games, so it did show he also had a consistent year! Congratulations on a great year Heater! 8)

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Overall Leaderboard:

1st. Heath Shaw 38 Votes

2nd. Trent Cotchin 31
3rd. Kade Simpson 29
=4th. Tom Rockliff 28
=4th. Daniel Wells 28
6th. Nick Riewoldt 25
7th. Brendon Goddard 21
8th. Brent Harvey 18
9th. Eddie Betts 17
10th. Jimmy Bartel 16

=11th. Brad Ebert 10
12th. Matthew Broadbent 6
13th. Shaun Hampson 5
14th. Brett Deledio 4
=15th. Mark Baguley 3
=15th. Adam Cooney 3
=15th. Sam Gray 3

Quote from: ossie85 on August 29, 2016, 09:07:40 PM
Great presentation jroo!

It's too late! We all spotted it  8)

Quote from: fanTCfool on August 29, 2016, 08:56:25 PM
Two 200 point performances in a single season for a single team for two different blokes - not half bad!

Isn't it! And a 150+ to go with them too

Quote from: Ricochet on August 29, 2016, 10:35:11 PM

Quote from: fanTCfool on August 29, 2016, 08:56:25 PM
Two 200 point performances in a single season for a single team for two different blokes - not half bad!

Isn't it! And a 150+ to go with them too

a 187 too if they made the GF

Mexico City Awards 2017:

Most Improved:

Winner: James Sicily

Sicily has taken his game to another level since making his move to defence, averaging 89 since moving there after the bye. Sicily's versatility has been vital to Mexico City, as he provided a handy forward replacement for the injured 2015 'Maca Medallist' Brett Deledio for most of the season, however expect him to spend more time in defence next season.

Sicily beat other contenders Billy Longer and Ben Cunnington.

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Best First Year Player:

Winner: Nic Newman

Mature aged rookie Nic Newman has made an impact in his first season of senior football averaging 86 to make him one of the first picked in the side each week. Newman has so far played 15 games and looks set to be a key part of the team going forward.

Newman beat other contenders Lewis Melican and Ivan Soldo.

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Coaches Award:

Winner: Nic Newman

Newman has been one of the coaches' favourites (unlike at the Swans) since joining the Suns with pick 34 in the 2014 rookie draft. Newman finally repaid the coaches' faith averaging 86, including 10 games where he scored over 80 points. Newman stood up earning himself a spot in defence alongside veterans Heath Shaw and Kade Simpson and looks set to be a regular for the Suns defence in the years to come.

Newman beat other contenders Trent Cotchin, Billy Longer and James Sicily.

(http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/SydneySwans/Images/20150309_njewman_hero.png)

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Best Performance:

Winner: Tom Rockliff

Rockliff wins back to back best performances, showcasing his ability to pull out these massive scores. Rocky amassed a massive 176 by picking up 33 disposals, 8 marks and 11 tackles to lead from the front in a big win against Tokyo in round four.

Top three performances of 2017:
1st. Tom Rockliff 176 Points - Round 4 v Tokyo
2nd. Nick Riewoldt 161 Points - Round 3 v Cairo
3rd. Nic Newman 151 Points - Round 8 v Dublin

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2017 Maca Medallist:

Winner: Trent Cotchin

After finishing runner up to Heath Shaw last year, Cotch went one better this season to take home the 2017 Maca Medal. Cotchin had a consistent year averaging 103 and polling in 14/17 games, making him a viable captain option each week, especially in the absence of Tom Rockliff.

Congratulations on a great year Cotch! 8)  :-* :-*

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Overall Leaderboard:

1st. Trent Cotchin 38 Votes

2nd. Brendon Goddard 32
=3rd. Tom Rockliff 29
=3rd. David Zaharakis 29
5th. Ben Cunnington 25
6th. Kade Simpson 16
=7th. Nic Newman 13
=7th. Luke Breust 13
9th. Heath Shaw 12
10th. James Sicily 11

=11th. Nick Riewoldt 10
=11th. Billy Longer 10
=13th. Eddie Betts 7
=13th. Matthew Broadbent 7
15th. Tom Hickey 3

Great to see JROO!

Bloody Newman. I remember when you guys got CEY & Oxley in their breakout years from absolutely nowhere... also noticed Melican from afar.

Quote from: Purple 77 on August 01, 2017, 09:40:20 PM
Great to see JROO!

Bloody Newman. I remember when you guys got CEY & Oxley in their breakout years from absolutely nowhere... also noticed Melican from afar.

Papley too  :P

Shame I traded him though  :(

Quote from: JROO8 on August 02, 2017, 11:22:02 AM

Quote from: Purple 77 on August 01, 2017, 09:40:20 PM
Great to see JROO!

Bloody Newman. I remember when you guys got CEY & Oxley in their breakout years from absolutely nowhere... also noticed Melican from afar.

Papley too  :P

Shame I traded him though  :(

haha can pick them!

It'd be an interesting exercise to see which team is the home of breakouts
Of NDT's current list could probably only say these 4
Ross, Lloyd, MCrouch, JCameron

So similar to Mexico

Also, holy shower, totally did not know that Papley was averaging 81

Quote from: Ricochet on August 02, 2017, 12:07:17 PM

Quote from: JROO8 on August 02, 2017, 11:22:02 AM

Quote from: Purple 77 on August 01, 2017, 09:40:20 PM
Great to see JROO!

Bloody Newman. I remember when you guys got CEY & Oxley in their breakout years from absolutely nowhere... also noticed Melican from afar.

Papley too  :P

Shame I traded him though  :(

haha can pick them!

It'd be an interesting exercise to see which team is the home of breakouts
Of NDT's current list could probably only say these 4
Ross, Lloyd, MCrouch, JCameron

So similar to Mexico

Also, holy shower, totally did not know that Papley was averaging 81

:)

Have him in BXVs, and wanted him in WXVs. And I ALWAYS get what I want. Hear that Jroo? Rocky is mine.

:P

Quote from: GoLions on August 02, 2017, 01:00:03 PM

Quote from: Ricochet on August 02, 2017, 12:07:17 PM

Quote from: JROO8 on August 02, 2017, 11:22:02 AM

Quote from: Purple 77 on August 01, 2017, 09:40:20 PM
Great to see JROO!

Bloody Newman. I remember when you guys got CEY & Oxley in their breakout years from absolutely nowhere... also noticed Melican from afar.

Papley too  :P

Shame I traded him though  :(

haha can pick them!

It'd be an interesting exercise to see which team is the home of breakouts
Of NDT's current list could probably only say these 4
Ross, Lloyd, MCrouch, JCameron

So similar to Mexico

Also, holy shower, totally did not know that Papley was averaging 81

:)

Have him in BXVs, and wanted him in WXVs. And I ALWAYS get what I want. Hear that Jroo? Rocky is mine.

:P

Oh no, well Rocky is gone then post it up

Quote from: JROO8 on August 02, 2017, 01:56:49 PM

Quote from: GoLions on August 02, 2017, 01:00:03 PM

Quote from: Ricochet on August 02, 2017, 12:07:17 PM

Quote from: JROO8 on August 02, 2017, 11:22:02 AM

Quote from: Purple 77 on August 01, 2017, 09:40:20 PM
Great to see JROO!

Bloody Newman. I remember when you guys got CEY & Oxley in their breakout years from absolutely nowhere... also noticed Melican from afar.

Papley too  :P

Shame I traded him though  :(

haha can pick them!

It'd be an interesting exercise to see which team is the home of breakouts
Of NDT's current list could probably only say these 4
Ross, Lloyd, MCrouch, JCameron

So similar to Mexico

Also, holy shower, totally did not know that Papley was averaging 81

:)

Have him in BXVs, and wanted him in WXVs. And I ALWAYS get what I want. Hear that Jroo? Rocky is mine.

:P

Oh no, well Rocky is gone then post it up

Unfortunately there was nothing you could have done JRoo

Quote from: Ricochet on August 02, 2017, 01:57:46 PM

Quote from: JROO8 on August 02, 2017, 01:56:49 PM

Quote from: GoLions on August 02, 2017, 01:00:03 PM

Quote from: Ricochet on August 02, 2017, 12:07:17 PM

Quote from: JROO8 on August 02, 2017, 11:22:02 AM

Quote from: Purple 77 on August 01, 2017, 09:40:20 PM
Great to see JROO!

Bloody Newman. I remember when you guys got CEY & Oxley in their breakout years from absolutely nowhere... also noticed Melican from afar.

Papley too  :P

Shame I traded him though  :(

haha can pick them!

It'd be an interesting exercise to see which team is the home of breakouts
Of NDT's current list could probably only say these 4
Ross, Lloyd, MCrouch, JCameron

So similar to Mexico

Also, holy shower, totally did not know that Papley was averaging 81

:)

Have him in BXVs, and wanted him in WXVs. And I ALWAYS get what I want. Hear that Jroo? Rocky is mine.

:P

Oh no, well Rocky is gone then post it up

Unfortunately there was nothing you could have done JRoo

At least I know he's going to a good home

Mexico City Awards 2018:

Most Improved:

Winner: Jarryn Geary

While Geary has always been a solid defender, he's SC scoring has been questionable. However, this year he started in great fashion and was able to have a consistent year, lifting his average from 66 the year before to 81 which is a career high for the veteran. Geary provided lots of help and direction for the Suns' young backline.

Geary beat other contenders Jordan Cunico, Darcy Byrne-Jones and Jared Polec.

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Best First Year Player:

Winner: Aaron Naughton

Drafted with pick 24 in last year's International draft, Naughton was the last of the Suns' picks. However, he had the biggest impact as a ready made intercept defender, with the ability to play forward and has shown signs that he's going to be an exciting player for the Suns' rebuild.

Naughton beat other contenders James Worpel and Luke Davies-Uniacke.

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Coaches Award:

Winner: James Sicily

In a year where we would've struggled to name a leadership group, the Italian Stallion became a genuine captain option after showing glimpses of this last year. He averaged 105 points and even though he missed a few games during he year through suspension and injury, he's proven why he's going to be the cornerstone of the club's rebuild. Sicily > Rockliff > Gibbs

Sicily beat other contenders Jared Polec, Jarryn Geary and Lachie Hunter.

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Best Performance:

Winner: James Sicily

Sicily had a stellar year with 8 110+ scores and he caps it off by taking home another award. His highest score came in Round 7 against Pacific, where he racked up 29 disposals, 14 marks, 1 goal and 145 SC points.

Top three performances of 2017:
1st. James Sicily 145 Points - Round 7 v Pacific
2nd. Lachie Hunter 142 Points - Round 3 v Christchurch
3rd. James Harmes 139 Points - Round 8 v PNL

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2018 Maca Medallist:

Winner: James Sicily

In a tight contest Sicily was able to hold on by one vote with Lachie Hunter and Jared Polec coming home hard. Sicily polled either 5 or 4 votes in 7 games, and polled in 11/14 games.

Congratulations on a great year Sic ! 8)

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Overall Leaderboard:

1st. James Sicily 37 Votes

2nd. Lachie Hunter 36
3rd. Jared Polec 33
4th. Jarryn Geary 25
=5th. Christian Petracca 20
=5th. Tom Hickey 20
=7th. Darcy Byrne-Jones 16
=7th. James Harmes 16
9th. Jordan Murdoch 10
=10th. Jack Graham 7
=10th. Jordan Cunico 7

12th. Bernie Vince 6
=13th. Mitch Hannan 5
=13th. Lewis Jetta 5
=15th. Jacob Weitering 4
=15th. Mason Wood 4
17th. Anthony Miles 2
=18th. Darcy MacPherson 1
=18th. Sam Wright 1

Always love me an awards post.

Hopefully Truck get lift for you next year!

Draft News

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National Draft

Pick 3 - Sam Walsh

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Pick 6 - Jackson Hately

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Pick 17 - Chayce Jones

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Pick 20 - Riley Collier-Dawkins

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Pick 30 - Jordan Clark

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Pick 40 - Ben Cavarra

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Pick 76 - Jake Tarca

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Preseason Draft

Pick 3 - Callum Wilkie

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Mexico City Awards 2019:

Most Improved:

Winner: Luke Dunstan

Dunstan has gone from fringe player to captain material in 12 months. Dunstan has always been a high scoring fantasy player since a junior however 2019 was the year it all came together for the midfielder, averaging 95 points per game.

Dunstan beat other contenders Shai Bolton, James Worpel and Jack Silvagni.

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Best First Year Player:

Winner: Sam Walsh

Walsh was a steal at pick three and had one of the greatest first years of all time. Walsh is currently averaging 90 points per a game which is ridiculous for a first year player. What a gun  8)

Walsh beat other contenders Jordan Clark, Jackson Hately and Charlie Constable.

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Coaches Award:

Winner: Sam Walsh

Walsh has quickly been a fan favourite for the Suns' fans, but he's also a coach favourite. Walsh is close to the first picked in the side already and will be for many more years to come  :-*

Walsh beat other contenders Lachie Hunter, Nic Newman and James Worpel.

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Best Performance:

Winner: Lachie Hunter

Hunter had another consistent year, his highest score came in Round 15 against Christchurch, where he racked up a season high 37 disposals, 10 marks, 5 tackles, a goal and 156 SC points.

Top three performances of 2019:
1st. Lachie Hunter 156 Points - Round 15 v Christchurch
2nd. Nic Newman 147 Points - Round 15 v Christchurch
3rd. Tom Hickey 143 Points - Round 6 v Tokyo

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2019 Maca Medallist:

Winner: Lachie Hunter

After coming so close last year Hunter went one better in 2019 just pipping James Sicily by two votes. Hunter polled in 11/17 games and had another consistent season.

Congratulations on a great year Lachie ! 8)

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Overall Leaderboard:

1st. Lachie Hunter 33 Votes

2nd. James Sicily 31
3rd. James Worpel 30
4th. Luke Dunstan 25
5th. Sam Walsh 24
6th. Bradley Hill 20
=7th. Nic Newman 16
=7th. Jacob Weitering 16
9th. Anthony Miles 14
10th. Tom Hickey 11

11th. Aaron Naughton 7
12th. Jack Silvagni 6
13th. Mason Wood 5
14th. Adam Kennedy 4
=15th. Nic Naitanu 3
=15th. Christian Petracca 3
=15th. Jackson Hately 3
=18th. Shai Bolton 2
=18th. Matthew Broadbent 2