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Cairo Sands.

You're all in da Nile.

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Stadium.

Name: Borg El Arab Stadium
Location: 50km West of Alexandria, Egypt
Capacity: 86,000
Primary Use: Soccer, until now.

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As you can see, plenty of room to transform this stadium to become the home ground for the Cairo Sands.

Squad Updated.

Looking to trade away Fisher, Connors and Waters for young Mids or Forwards. Get on Chat or PM me if you are interested.

Player   AFL12   WXV12   RXV12   AVEAFL   AVEWXVU   AVERES
Brad Sewell   7   7   0   94.14   94.14   NA
Leigh Montagna   7   7   0   93.14   93.14   NA
Chris Masten   7   7   0   93.00   93.00   NA
Jack Redden   7   7   0   90.57   90.57   NA
Pearce Hanley   7   7   0   84.14   84.14   NA
Josh Hill   7   7   0   80.00   80.00   NA
Leigh Adams   7   7   0   78.14   78.14   NA
Taylor Hunt   6   6   0   63.00   63.00   NA
Sean Dempster   7   5   2   85.14   86.00   83.00
Matt Rosa   6   5   1   83.50   85.60   73.00
James Polkinghorne   5   5   0   69.00   69.00   NA
Josh J Kennedy   5   5   0   61.20   61.20   NA
Jamie Cripps   5   5   0   40.40   40.40   NA
Shaun Hampson   7   4   3   86.71   83.00   91.67
Todd Goldstein   5   4   1   71.40   66.00   93.00
David Armitage   7   3   4   85.29   83.00   87.00
Sharrod Wellingham   4   3   1   76.00   71.67   89.00
Jeremy Laidler   4   3   1   67.50   59.33   92.00
Paul Puopolo   3   2   1   37.33   39.50   33.00
Cheynee Stiller   2   2   0   75.50   75.50   NA
Ryan Crowley   7   1   6   71.29   60.00   73.17
Adam Tomlinson   4   1   3   47.00   44.00   48.00
Aaron Young   3   1   2   35.33   46.00   30.00
Simon Phillips   1   1   0   20.00   20.00   NA
Clinton Young   3   0   3   71.33   NA   71.33
Lukas Markovic   3   0   3   53.00   NA   53.00
Jacob Brennan   2   0   2   67.00   NA   67.00
Cory Dell'Olio   2   0   2   29.50   NA   29.50
Setanta O'hAilpin   1   0   1   59.00   NA   59.00
Cameron Hitchcock   1   0   1   13.00   NA   13.00
Danny Stanley   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Andrew Krakouer   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Daniel Connors   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Jordan Lisle   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Brodie Moles   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Raph Clarke   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Simon Hogan   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Lewis Stevenson   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Angus Litherland   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Eugene Kruger   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Taylor Duryea   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Hayden Crozier   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Alex Woodward   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Jai Sheahan   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Dylan Orval   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA
Haiden Schloithe   0   0   0   NA   NA   NA

With only 1 more round to be completed, it looks like it will be a tight finish for the inaugural Cairo Sands B&F medal

Next season, the medal will be named after this season's winner.

After a disappointing season, the Sands look to be aggressive on the trading front. Check back here for a list of players that are on the block and feel free to PM me with any offers.

Any word on the bnf?

There is but I am going to hold the count on a different night. Would've done it tonight but had work.

Probably will happen late next week.

Quote from: MajorLazer on August 09, 2012, 10:56:57 PM
There is but I am going to hold the count on a different night. Would've done it tonight but had work.

Probably will happen late next week.

It'll be very interesting to see who takes the inaugural Cairo Sands B&F.

My money is on either Brad Sewell or Jack Redden.

The B&F will be up tonight, but will be posted in 4 round intervals to give me more time to fine tune what I am typing.

There will be smaller awards given out during the breaks similar to the Jim Stynes medal night.

Stay tuned for more.  8)

Voting system: Each game has 5 vote getters, with the best on getting 5, next getting 4 and so on til 1 vote. In brackets are the player’s SC scores. This doesn’t include captaincy or OOP penalties/bonuses.

In the result of tied scores, all players involved will receive the same amount of votes.


Round 1
Cape Town Cobras   22.14.146  def  20.13.133   Cairo Sands

Tough start to the season for the Sands with a first game loss to the Cobras, but there were enough decent performances to show some promise for the rest of the season.

Votes: 5-Matthew Rosa (119), 4-Josh J. Kennedy (115), 3-James Polkinghorne (109), 2-Pearce Hanley (104), 1-Brad Sewell (93)

Round 2
Tokyo Samurai   20.20.140  def.  17.12.114   Cairo Sands

In the second straight away game for the Sands, the boys were completely outclassed by a strong showing from the Samurais. Not the greatest of games to back up a decent performance in Round 1.

Votes: 5-Chris Masten (124), 4-Jack Redden (109), 3-Josh Hill (106), 2-Leigh Adams (94), 1-Matthew Rosa (86)

Round 3
Cairo Sands   19.10.124  def.  15.18.108   Paris Nice Lyon Reindeers

“Third time lucky” was heard from coach MajorLazer leaving the coaches’ box after failing to notch up wins in the previous 2 rounds. Some big games from a handful of players carried the rest of the lads on to the victory

Votes: 5-Chris Masten (135), 4-Sean Dempster (125), 3-Leigh Montagna (116), 2-Brad Sewell (80), 1-Josh Hill (78)

Round 4
Mexico City Suns   22.17.149  def.  17.16.118   Cairo Sands

A lacklustre showing form the Sands ensured a 31 point drubbing was handed down by the pre-season premiership favourite Mexico City Suns. Good performances were hard to spot in this game, where many failed to use the momentum gained from their first win in the previous round.

Votes: 5-Brad Sewell (122), 4-Pearce Hanley (118), 3-Leigh Montagna (94), 2-Chris Masten (90), 1-Seasn Dempster (85)

Progressive Leaderboard (For those following at home)

Masten-12
Sewell-8
Montagna-6
Rosa-6
Hanley-6
Demspter-5
Kennedy-4
Redden-4
Hill-4
Polkinghorne-3
Adams-2

God I hope that's right. :P

The first mini award presented tonight will be the Mr. Consistency award.

Mr. Consistency
This award is given to the player who performed the most consistently throughout the season.
Used the standard deviation to work this baby out and only took into account the players who were able to lock down regular starting spots in the 15.

The Winner is:
Taylor Hunt with a standard deviation of 13.3
Taylor performed very consistently throughout the season, but only averaged a measly 64.1 ppg.

Special mentions to Leigh Montagna and Danny Stanley who finished 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Leaderboard for Mr. Consistency
Hunt           13.3
Montagna   14.5
Stanley   16.8
Adams   17.5
Dempster   22.1
Sewell   22.3
Armitage   22.4
Redden   22.9
Masten   24.2
Hill           26.5
Rosa           27.7
Puopolo   28.8
Goldstein   29.6
Hanley   29.7

Round 5
Cairo Sands   18.16.124  lst.  24.14.158   Sao Paulo Pumas

A fairly average game from the majority of the Sands in Round 5. What made it worse is that they chose to have this game against another one of the hot favourites. Although playing in an unusual role for him, David Armitage had a breakout game for the Sands and we all hope it is a sign of what is still to come from him

Votes: 5-David Armitage (115), 4-Leigh Montagna (101), 3-Chris Masten (99), 2-Jack Redden (94), 1-Sharrod Wellingham (87)

Round 6
Wellington Warriors   19.16.130  def.  16.16.112   Cairo Sands

The fatigue from playing two dismal games against two quality sides had started to set in and it was time to face another strong outfit in the Warriors. The Sands once again failed to show any sort of fight and let the Warriors cruise away with the victory

Votes: 5-Josh Hill (119), 4-Shaun Hampson (115), 3-Matthew Rosa (94), 2-Pearce Hanley (91), 1-Brad Sewell (87)

Round 7
Cairo Sands   19.13.127  lst.  21.16.142   Moscow Spetsnaz

This game was the one pegged to turn the season around, alas the Sands were unable to pick up the win against the in-form Spetsnaz. The forward line was quite fragile and too many players could not live up to the expectations put towards them in the pre-game chat.

Votes: 5-Brad Sewell (140), 4-Jack Redden (118), 3-Sean Dempster (102), 2-Leigh Montagna (101), 1-David Armitage (88)

Round 8
London Royals   23.15.153  def.  18.14.122   Cairo Sands

On the plane over to the fabled football stadium, Old Trafford, there was a great sense of nerves about playing in front of so many people in this historic stadium. This nervousness got to the players, except Pearce, who being Irish, didn’t care about Manchester United, and really affected their performances. Another disappointing loss, to the Royals this time.

Votes: 5-Pearce Hanley (112), 4-Brad Sewell (97), 3-Matthew Rosa (94), 2-Danny Stanley (92), 1-Todd Goldstein (91)

Leaderboard (after 8 rounds)
Sewell-18
Masten-15
Montagna-12
Rosa-12
Hanley-11
Redden-10
Hill-9
Demspter-8
Armitage-6
Kennedy-4
Polkinghorne-3
Adams-2
Stanley-2
Goldstein-1
Wellingham-1

Time for another mini award and this time it is another statistical award.
This award is the Highest Average award.

This award goes to the player who averaged the most points in the games they played in, excluding penalties and bonuses from WXV scoring.

Remember, the winner of this award isn’t guaranteed to win the B&F because as we all know, every dog has his day.

The winner of the Highest Average award is:
Brad Sewell with an average of 100.3ppg over the 16 games he played in the WXV season.

The standings were:
Sewell   100.3
Montagna   96.5
Goldstein   96.3
Redden   96
Rosa   92.6
Masten   91.6
Stanley   90.5
Hanley   85.2
Dempster   83.9
Armitage   83.1
Adams   82.9
Hill   75.2
Hunt   64.1
Puopolo   50.3

Round 9
Cairo Sands   23.14.152  def.  18.14.122   New Delhi Tigers

After 5 weeks for our second win of the season, it came in spectacular fashion, sending the Tigers back to New Delhi with their tails between their legs. The whole team played as one and really performed, except Paul Puopolo who played to the nickname he had been given by teammates of “PooPoo”.

Votes: 5-Matthew Rosa (158), 4-Todd Goldstein (153), 3-Jack Redden (131), 2-Leigh Montagna (115), 1-Pearce Hanley (112)

Round 10
Cairo Sands   21.12.138  def.  19.10.124   Beijing Bears

The Sands carried through to round 10’s game the momentum from their last big win  the week before. It was a scrappy affair that was a tough battle for both teams though that extra spark was found from the big man in the ruck, Todd Goldstein, who helped lift the Sands to a 14 point win.

Votes: 5-Todd Goldstein (127), 4-Chris Masten (106), 4-Sharrod Wellingham (106), 2-Jack Redden (104), 1-Leigh Adams (96)

Round 11
Dublin Destroyers   17.9.111  lst.  21.13.139   Cairo Sands

The match against fellow cellar dwellers, Dublin Destroyers, could not have come at a better time for our boys from Cairo. Fresh from back-to-back wins, the Sands easily dispatched the destroyers and may have sunk their battleship in the process. :P

Votes: 5-Brad Sewell (127), 4-Sean Dempster (120), 3-David Armitage (116), 2-Matthew Rosa (106), 1-Jack Redden (102)

Round 12
Cairo Sands   24.16.160 def.  19.12.126   New York Eagles

This was the match of the season for all those involved in the Sands organisation. Not only was it a big win to keep the, now, 4 game winning streak alive, but it also was the highest total scored for the round. The forward line led from the front keeping the affair to high scoring for the once birds of prey.

Votes: 5-Leigh Adams (135), 4-Jack Redden (129), 3-Pearce Hanley (124), 2-Josh Hill (123), 2-Chris Masten (123)

Leaderboard (after round 12)
Sewell-23
Masten-21
Redden-20
Rosa-19
Hanley-15
Montagna-14
Demspter-12
Hill-11
Goldstein-10
Armitage-9
Adams-8
Wellingham-5
Kennedy-4
Polkinghorne-3
Stanley-2

Pretty close at the top.

The third and final mini award is the Coaches’ Award.

This award is presented to the player that the coach deems has completed their role to the best of their ability and for the effort they put in on the training ground. They don’t have to be the biggest name or the best player, just whoever does their job well.

The winner of the Coaches’ award is:
Sean Dempster.
Drafted in the 33rd round and averaging 83.9ppg as a key backman, Dempster has been outstanding this season and an exemplary member of the Cairo Sands.

Tightening up at the top of the leaderboard!

Nice stuff ML, and I like the ideas of mini awards... May have to steal it  :P

Round 13
Pacific Islanders   21.11.137  def.  19.10.124   Cairo Sands

After being on a high from the 4 game winning streak, the boys crashed back down to earth with another close but disappointing loss. Very few players played to their full capabilities and those special few that did could not overcome the Islanders on their own

Votes: 5-Pearce Hanley (119), 4-Leigh Montagna (100), 3-Sean Dempster (90), 3-Todd Goldstein (90), 3-Leigh Adams (90)

Round 14
Cairo Sands   19.9.123  lst.  22.12.144   Buenos Aires Armadillos

It seemed to be the tale of the season, show some fight for very small portions of the game and forget to play the rest. This was the story of the Round 14 clash against the Armadillos. Leigh Montagna tried to lead the team as he had helped do last week, but it was to no avail as the team went down by 21 points.

Votes: 5-Leigh Montagna (114), 4-Brad Sewell (104), 3-David Armitage (99), 2-Danny Stanley (94), 1-Todd Goldstein (93)

Round 15
Toronto Wolves   21.12.138  def.  19.10.124   Cairo Sands

After so many poor performances, allegations of tanking were thrown around the confines of the WXV Headquarters because of the nature of such a high calibre side being consistently outplayed. In a press conference dismissing these allegations, coach MajorLazer remarked, “Tanking? We are playing so bad I wish I could call it tanking.”

Votes: 5-Jack Redden (119), 4-Pearce Hanley (109), 3-Brad Sewell (100), 2-Sean Dempster (97), 1-Todd Goldstein (95)

Round 16
Cairo Sands   22.10.142  def.  20.7.127   Berlin Brewers

In this penultimate match, the Sands managed to snag their last win of the season against similarly struggling Brewers. The cream rose to the top in this win with veteran Leigh Montagna once again trying to lead by example. He wouldn;t have had such a great day without the help of big man Todd Goldstein, who expertly tapped the ball into the path of the midfielder time and time again.

Votes: 5-Todd Goldstein (142), 4-Leigh Montagna (123), 3-Jack Redden (121), 3-Chris Masten (121), 1-Matthew Rosa (93)

Round 17
Seoul Magpies   24.12.156  def.  16.15.111   Cairo Sands

Unfortunately for the coach, players and the whole Sands organisation, 2012 was not the greatest of campaigns. It was capped off with a shocker of a last round, where the desperation of a finals berth lead the Magpies to a dominating 45 point victory.

Votes: 5-Brad Sewell (137), 4-Leigh Montagna (107), 3-Sean Dempster (88), 2-Todd Goldstein (82), 2-Chris Masten (82)


This is the conclusion of the 2012 Cairo Sands B&F. Could everyone please stand and congratulate the inaugural winner:

Here is the final leaderboard:
B.Sewell   35
L.Montagna   31
J.Redden   28
P.Hanley   26
C.Masten   26
T.Goldstein   22
S.Dempster   20
M.Rosa   20
D.Armitage   12
J.Hill   11
L.Adams   11
S.Wellingham   5
S.Hampson   4
J.Kennedy   4
D.Stanley   4
J.Polkinghorne   3

Hope you guys enjoyed it, if you actually kept reading. :P

The B&F will now be known as the Brad Sewell Medal.

Good stuff ML.

It's annoying to see Masten doing so well.

Quote from: meow meow on August 21, 2012, 10:31:03 PM
Good stuff ML.

It's annoying to see Masten doing so well.

Cheers guys.

How do you think I feel trading away Waters and Fisher.

I guess the trade did get me the first B&F. :P

Quote from: MajorLazer on August 21, 2012, 10:32:35 PM

Quote from: meow meow on August 21, 2012, 10:31:03 PM
Good stuff ML.

It's annoying to see Masten doing so well.

Cheers guys.

How do you think I feel trading away Waters and Fisher.

I guess the trade did get me the first B&F. :P

So glad you made that trade. Without Waters I doubt I would be doing as well as I currently am...

Wish I was on last night to see this live! Another great effort :) Well done Sewelly

Why isn't this thread in the directory?

Quote from: CrowsFan on August 28, 2012, 01:09:40 AM
Why isn't this thread in the directory?

Not sure. C4 said he was going to get on it, but if he's busy it's ok if it isn't done for a while.

Quote from: MajorLazer on August 28, 2012, 03:00:19 PM

Quote from: CrowsFan on August 28, 2012, 01:09:40 AM
Why isn't this thread in the directory?

Not sure. C4 said he was going to get on it, but if he's busy it's ok if it isn't done for a while.

It's on my list of things to do today. :)

Cool :) also Beijing is in the directory, but there is no actual link to go to their page...

Quote from: CrowsFan on August 30, 2012, 03:34:24 PM
Cool :) also Beijing is in the directory, but there is no actual link to go to their page...

Right all taken care of.

Cairo Sands are in the directory (about time hey...) and the link to the Bears is fixed.

Cheers for fixing up the directory C4. Looks much better with the Sands there. :P

Also, you kinda stuffed up the alphabetical order of it by putting New York and New Delhi before Moscow and Mexico City.

Sorry for being picky, just trying to help. :)

Quote from: MajorLazer on September 01, 2012, 12:58:24 AM
Cheers for fixing up the directory C4. Looks much better with the Sands there. :P

Also, you kinda stuffed up the alphabetical order of it by putting New York and New Delhi before Moscow and Mexico City.

Sorry for being picky, just trying to help. :)

Being picky is good. Wouldnt have noticed otherwise. :)

Very early on, but the Sands 2013 slogan has been released:

Sands Premiers 2013: You're all in de-Nile.

;) :P

Quote from: MajorLazer on September 04, 2012, 08:29:16 AM
Very early on, but the Sands 2013 slogan has been released:

Sands Premiers 2013: You're all in de-Nile.

;) :P

Oh god, thats bad. ::)

lol

Quote from: MajorLazer on September 04, 2012, 08:29:16 AM
Very early on, but the Sands 2013 slogan has been released:

Sands Premiers 2013: You're all in de-Nile.

;) :P

Awesome!

Cairo:
Football Like an Egyptian

?

Yours is better!

So bad It's good!  ;D

I like that one as well Os. Maybe 2014.

Sands Trading Update:

Needs:
Gun midfielder
Good forward
Backup ruckman

Players/picks part of trades:
A.Tomlinson
Jacob Brennan
J.Redden
L.Montagna
C.Young
T.Goldstein
S.Hampson
J.Kennedy (WC)
J.Lisle
S.Wellingham
Picks 5, 60, 78

Want to trade:
J.Polkinghorne
T.Hunt
J.Laidler

May trade:
L.Adams
A.Krakouer
P.Puopolo

Good Luck:
P.Hanley
B.Sewell
D.Stanley

Those are awesome slogans!

I love clever slogans  :)

Quote from: Purple 77 on September 07, 2012, 06:39:02 PM
Those are awesome slogans!

I love clever slogans  :)

Cheers Purps.

The puns are always the best. 8)

Sands Trading Update #3:

Needs/Wants:
Backup ruckman
Depth back


Want to trade:
J.Polkinghorne
L.Adams
B.Jacobs
K.Horsley
M.Rischitelli

May trade:
J.Petrenko
P.Puopolo
N.Malceski

Good Luck:
P.Hanley
B.Sewell

Just a quick announcement here.

Starting from the 2013 season, the Cairo Sands reserves will now be known as the Alexandria Hieroglyphics.

Also NDS is up for trade.  ;)

I'm taking offers for B.Jacobs, J.Cripps, C.Dell'Olio and J.Griffin right now.

So if you want any of these players at your team, let me know or you will miss out.

Now that we know where Jacobs will be playing next season, I'm looking at trading him for either draft picks, ruckmen or preferably, both. :)

Just updated the list before the final deadline for trades. Left out players I am going to delist as I have a list of those on my computer and I'm fairly sure no one else would want them.

Still looking to make a few trades for a ruckman, so PM me with any offers. :)

I think the Cairo Sands will be this season's bolters, top 4 in sights

Quote from: ossie85 on November 30, 2012, 09:38:48 AM

I think the Cairo Sands will be this season's bolters, top 4 in sights

Keep it quiet Os. ;)

I wanna surprise everyone.

Big announcement coming out of the Cairo camp this morning.

The Cairo Sands would like to introduce the new Senior Ass. Man., who will be starting immediately, NigeyS.

Hopefully now, with input from Nigey, the Sands can produce a much better season than the season that was endured in 2012.

I'm very happy to have joined the World XVs Cairo Sands for the 2013 season. I believe we're in a strong position and with the right team on the park each week we're a genuine competitor in the competition.

Good luck Nigey with your role!

International Draft News

The Cairo Sands would like to welcome and announce the recruitment of the following players picked up during the International Draft.

Please join us in welcoming Matt Jones, Brad Hartman, Jason Johannisen, Ashton Hams, Harrison Marsh, Mark Hutchings and Sam Siggins to the Sands. Welcome aboard for season 2013 and beyond!

Cairo Sands List News

After the International Draft, Cairo had a full senior list but Harrison Marsh has been demoted to the rookie list so that we have a Pre-Season Draft pick. Head Coach MajorLazer and Assistant Coach NigeyS are both very happy with the recent recruiting and are looking forward to bringing in more great talent via the Pre-Season and Rookie Drafts to complete the Cairo Sands' list for 2013.

Breaking News from the Cairo Sands HQ!

Cairo are proud to announce the addition of not one, but two assistant coaches to our coaching panel for 2013 and (hopefully) beyond! They're both very knowledgeable and have great footy minds which will undoubtedly help Cairo push for the 2013 WXV title. On behalf of MajorLazer and the rest of Cairo, we'd love to introduce and welcome Toga and Ricochet to the Sands!

Thanks boys, looking forward to a big season from the Sands!

Cairo Sands 2013 Premiers: You're all in da Nile! ;)

Quote from: Toga on February 10, 2013, 04:00:03 PM
Thanks boys, looking forward to a big season from the Sands!

Your all in da Nile! ;)

You stuffed up on your first day on the job, we should sack you.  :o >:( :P

Time to redeem yourself.  8)

Is it right now? :-[

Quote from: Toga on February 10, 2013, 10:18:23 PM
Is it right now? :-[

Not yet. :( :o

I'm at a loss as to how you stuffed it up considering it's clearly visible on the page. ??? ::)

Ok hope it was just my spelling that was wrong ::)

Quote from: Toga on February 10, 2013, 10:56:03 PM
Ok hope it was just my spelling that was wrong ::)

*Applauds* 8)

Don't worry, I know how tough it is being the new guy.  :P

Very happy with myself now. :) ::)

Haha Toga. Thanks guys, very happy to be onboard.
Bring on Round 1!

Welcome to the tesm guys. Great to have you onboard.  ;D

I will get in touch with Nige soon and we will discuss what specific roles we feel should be done at this point in time.

Who's this Ricochet hack you've bought in? Trying to strengthen the team aren't you, not hinder it.

I'd get rid of him while you still can!

Quote from: elephants on February 11, 2013, 08:12:58 PM
Who's this Ricochet hack you've bought in? Trying to strengthen the team aren't you, not hinder it.

I'd get rid of him while you still can!

Rumours are that he was the genius behind the rise of Europe's Belgium Basher's.

Quote from: Ricochet on February 11, 2013, 08:18:45 PM

Quote from: elephants on February 11, 2013, 08:12:58 PM
Who's this Ricochet hack you've bought in? Trying to strengthen the team aren't you, not hinder it.

I'd get rid of him while you still can!

Rumours are that he was the genius behind the rise of Europe's Belgium Basher's.

We at Cairo heard of the great Bashers and thought we might scout the great man behind their rise.

Quote from: MajorLazer on February 11, 2013, 06:02:21 PM
Welcome to the tesm guys. Great to have you onboard.  ;D

I will get in touch with Nige soon and we will discuss what specific roles we feel should be done at this point in time.

I always hear about these things here before I get word of them in PM.  ::)

That's how I roll. 8)

Quote from: MajorLazer on February 11, 2013, 08:31:55 PM
That's how I roll. 8)

Maybe Ric and Toga can fix our communication methods first. :o

Quote from: Ricochet on February 11, 2013, 08:18:45 PM

Quote from: elephants on February 11, 2013, 08:12:58 PM
Who's this Ricochet hack you've bought in? Trying to strengthen the team aren't you, not hinder it.

I'd get rid of him while you still can!

Rumours are that he was the genius behind the rise of Europe's Belgium Basher's.

Haha fine, you can take 33.3% of the credit then :P

Trade News!

The Cairo Sands would like to welcome Clancee Pearce and Jed Bews to the club for 2013, their arrival however meant that we had to say goodbye to Hayden Ballantyne and Jarryn Geary. We thank Hayden and Jarryn for their services and wish them all the best in their future endeavours at the Seoul Magpies.

Please welcome Clancee and Jed!

(http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Fremantle/Player%20Profiles/2012%20-%20Profiles/pearce_clancee_o.png) (http://mm.afl.com.au/livescores/player/large/293883.jpg)

Not long to go now boys  ;D

Quote from: Ricochet on March 12, 2013, 02:33:37 PM
Not long to go now boys  ;D

I just want us to do better than we did in the Pre-Season Cup...

How is Cairo feeling this year?

Trying to keep a lid on things at this early stage in the year, but come round 1, we will be up and ready to push into the top 8 and even into the top 4.

Might be a smokie to win the whole thing. Who knows?  8)

New recruit Clancee Pearce was not overly impressive in his debut game for the Sands.... We'll put that down to nerves  :-[

And +10 for Cairo!

Head Co-Coach :P Does that mean you outrank MajorLazer?

Quote from: ossie85 on April 09, 2013, 12:13:13 PM

And +10 for Cairo!

Head Co-Coach :P Does that mean you outrank MajorLazer?

Head Co-Coach? Co-Head Coach? Same difference? ??? :P

lol I'd stick with co-coach :P

Quote from: ossie85 on April 09, 2013, 01:51:54 PM

lol I'd stick with co-coach :P

Yes boss!  :(

lol do what you want :P reckon you'd have to relocate to Tassie though if you have 2 heads (and I am Tasmanian...)

Quote from: ossie85 on April 09, 2013, 02:32:22 PM

lol do what you want :P reckon you'd have to relocate to Tassie though if you have 2 heads (and I am Tasmanian...)

Nothing against Tasmanians... but no thanks!  :P

Gonna try and work on some graphics, can't promise they'll be anything even remotely decent. ::) :P

Quote from: NigeyS on April 11, 2013, 04:16:55 PM
Gonna try and work on some graphics, can't promise they'll be anything even remotely decent. ::) :P

I'll have a play over the wkend as well

The Sands are looking forward to Clancee Pearce gaining Def/Mid DPP next year.  :P

Starting to redeem himself with a nice little 113

Another nice win on the wkend boys  :)

Yeah, it's good. Need to get the win against Berlin this week. But yeah, Alexandria are unstoppable.  ;)

Watch this space... Something's coming soon.  :P

Ins: Sam Kerridge, John Butcher, Jamie Cripps, Troy Chaplin, Sam Dwyer, Dion Prestia, Jonathan Giles, Brodie Smith and Picks 23 and 65.
Outs: Brad Sewell, Chris Newman, Danny Stanley, Matt Jones, Lewis Stevenson, Nick Dal Santo, Lindsay Thomas, Jason Johannisen, Michael Evans, Shaun Grigg, David Armitage, Josh Gibson, Matt Stokes (on-traded), Jed Anderson (on-traded) and Picks 34, 37 (on-traded), 55 (on-traded) and 88.

International Draft Picks as of 31/10/2013: 13, 23, 52, 65, 70

It took me long enough, but due to time constraints and having to do year 12 (What a great year ::)), I'll post a condensed version of the Cairo Sands Best and Fairest for 2013. It was a close battle, but one player had the lead for the majority of the season and never let go of it.

R.Douglas   36
P.Hanley   31
N.Dal Santo   26
N.Malceski   24
D.Armitage   21
S.Mumford   16
L.Breust   15
C.Pearce   12
D.Hale   12
L.Thomas   11
B.Goodes   10
C.Newman   8
B.Sewell   8
D.Beams   8
T.Dickson   5
M.Hutchings   5
P.Puopolo   3
J.Gibson   2
C.Knights   2
O.Stephenson   1

Congrats to Richard Douglas for being the Sands' best and fairest player in 2013.

My boy Dougie!  8)

Cairo's Best XV (with predicted 2014 position changes) as of 31/10/2013 is:

D: P.Hanley, N.Malceski, B.Goodes, C.Pearce
M: D.Beams, D.Prestia, R.Douglas, M.Hutchings
R: S.Mumford
F: L.Breust, P.Puopolo, C.Knights, T.Dickson
U: J.Giles, A.Carrazzo

Cairo Sands list as of 3/12/2013

Backs:
Nick Malceski
Pearce Hanley (D/M)
Clancee Pearce
Jeremy Laidler
Brodie Smith
Troy Chaplin
Eric Mackenzie
Jed Bews
Brett Goodes
Kyle Hartigan
Justin Clarke
Seb Tape

Mids:
Dayne Beams
Richard Douglas
Dion Prestia
Alex Woodward
James Polkinghorne
Michael Rischitelli
Ryan Crowley
Mark Hutchings
Andrew Carrazzo
Sam Dwyer (M/F)
Luke Dunstan
Nathan Gordon
Karl Amon
Harrison Marsh (R)

Rucks:
Shane Mumford
Jonathan Giles
Sam Rowe (F/R)
Orren Stephenson

Forwards:
Chris Knights
Luke Breust
Tory Dickson
Lewis Johnston
Paul Puopolo
Jamie Cripps
Jarman Impey
Bradley Hartman
Sam Kerridge (F/M)
Jordon Bourke (R)
Charlie Cameron
Malcolm Karpany
Jeremy McGovern
Cadeyn Williams (R)
Dallas Willsmore (R)

NB:
(R) denotes rookie listed player

Cairo Sands list as of 5/12/2013

1. Dayne Beams
2. Pearce Hanley
3. Dion Prestia
4. Richard Douglas
5. Mark Hutchings
6. Nick Malceski
7. Brett Goodes
8. Luke Breust
9. Paul Puopolo
10. Clancee Pearce
11. Shane Mumford
12. Andrew Carrazzo
13. Chris Knights
14. Jonathan Giles
15. Brodie Smith
16. Tory Dickson
17. Eric Mackenzie
18. Troy Chaplin
19. Lewis Johnston
20. Ryan Crowley
21. Michael Rischitelli
22. James Polkinghorne
23. Jeremy Laidler
24. Sam Dwyer
25. Jamie Cripps
26. Sam Kerridge
27. Alex Woodward
28. Sam Rowe
29. Orren Stephenson
30. Jed Bews
31. Brad Hartman
32. Luke Dunstan
33. Jarman Impey
34. Justin Clarke
35. Nathan Gordon
36. Karl Amon
37. Seb Tape
38. Malcolm Karpany
39. Jeremy McGovern
40. Charlie Cameron
41. Kyle Hartigan
42. Dallas Willsmore (R)
43. Harrison Marsh (R)
44. Jordon Bourke (R)
45. Cadeyn Williams (R)

Are the Sands enjoying training in the snow?

Some of our boys played for teams who get the cold weather often and so are rejoicing because they apparently miss it.  :P

And as you can see, new recruit Cadeyn Williams brought a scarf... almost like he was expecting this.  :o

We've been dealt a pretty decent blow just days out from the season with reigning best and fairest winner Richard Douglas ruled out for six weeks with a groin injury.

I feel your pain exactly Nige  :'(

Quote from: Purple 77 on March 10, 2014, 05:44:36 PM
I feel your pain exactly Nige  :'(

I think Prestia should be fine, not sure about Carrots though. Hoping Chris Knights gets named R1 too...

Quote from: NigeyS on March 10, 2014, 05:46:52 PM

Quote from: Purple 77 on March 10, 2014, 05:44:36 PM
I feel your pain exactly Nige  :'(

I think Prestia should be fine, not sure about Carrots though. Hoping Chris Knights gets named R1 too...

Have Steven, Clark and Garland definitely out, whereas Hibberd and Jackson might not play either  :-[

What's your prediction of Alexandria this year? I have ma doubts on Rhineland

Quote from: Purple 77 on March 10, 2014, 05:49:37 PM

Quote from: NigeyS on March 10, 2014, 05:46:52 PM

Quote from: Purple 77 on March 10, 2014, 05:44:36 PM
I feel your pain exactly Nige  :'(

I think Prestia should be fine, not sure about Carrots though. Hoping Chris Knights gets named R1 too...

Have Steven, Clark and Garland definitely out, whereas Hibberd and Jackson might not play either  :-[

What's your prediction of Alexandria this year? I have ma doubts on Rhineland

Alexandria's fornicated.  :(

Quote from: NigeyS on March 10, 2014, 06:00:45 PM

Quote from: Purple 77 on March 10, 2014, 05:49:37 PM

Quote from: NigeyS on March 10, 2014, 05:46:52 PM

Quote from: Purple 77 on March 10, 2014, 05:44:36 PM
I feel your pain exactly Nige  :'(

I think Prestia should be fine, not sure about Carrots though. Hoping Chris Knights gets named R1 too...

Have Steven, Clark and Garland definitely out, whereas Hibberd and Jackson might not play either  :-[

What's your prediction of Alexandria this year? I have ma doubts on Rhineland

Alexandria's fornicated.  :(

Lol, I have a feeling not only Rhineland but Berlin will be early on  :-\

It's a bit overdue, as he's been on board for a few months now... but we'd finally and officially like to welcome GoLions16 or Dave as he's also known, to the Cairo Sands as assistance. We felt that this was the right time to make the reveal given our recent success of the past fortnight has been partially due to some of his decisions.  :P 8)

About time you filled my old position. Big shoes to fill mate!  :P

Quote from: Ricochet on April 11, 2014, 10:10:04 AM
About time you filled my old position. Big shoes to fill mate!  :P

It should be ok, I have like size 11 and a half feet

Quote from: Ricochet on April 11, 2014, 10:10:04 AM
About time you filled my old position. Big shoes to fill mate!  :P

Haha, had to find the right man for the job.  ;)

That Clancee trade worked out for the better last year (even though he was mid only ::)). But Dave's been good a revelation at team selection meetings. We had a few choices this week that he made the call on and ML and I happily agreed.

The win streak is gonna build to three this week.  8)

Quote from: GoLions16 on April 11, 2014, 10:14:42 AM

Quote from: Ricochet on April 11, 2014, 10:10:04 AM
About time you filled my old position. Big shoes to fill mate!  :P

It should be ok, I have like size 11 and a half feet

flower...

Well you know what they say about big feet...

Quote from: NigeyS on April 11, 2014, 10:15:30 AM

Quote from: Ricochet on April 11, 2014, 10:10:04 AM
About time you filled my old position. Big shoes to fill mate!  :P

Haha, had to find the right man for the job.  ;)

That Clancee trade worked out for the better last year (even though he was mid only ::)). But Dave's been good a revelation at team selection meetings. We had a few choices this week that he made the call on and ML and I happily agreed.

The win streak is gonna build to three this week.  8)

Clancee will be the next Ablett ;)

Coming off 39 possies , 10 marks, 6 tackles in the WAFL on the weekend btw :P

Quote from: Ricochet on April 11, 2014, 10:24:55 AM

Quote from: NigeyS on April 11, 2014, 10:15:30 AM

Quote from: Ricochet on April 11, 2014, 10:10:04 AM
About time you filled my old position. Big shoes to fill mate!  :P

Haha, had to find the right man for the job.  ;)

That Clancee trade worked out for the better last year (even though he was mid only ::)). But Dave's been good a revelation at team selection meetings. We had a few choices this week that he made the call on and ML and I happily agreed.

The win streak is gonna build to three this week.  8)

Clancee will be the next Ablett ;)

Coming off 39 possies , 10 marks, 6 tackles in the WAFL on the weekend btw :P

I'm assuming he'll make the final 22 this week yeah?

Brett Goodes was probably just as good and didn't make the Doggies side.  :(

Quote from: NigeyS on April 11, 2014, 10:31:40 AM

Quote from: Ricochet on April 11, 2014, 10:24:55 AM

Quote from: NigeyS on April 11, 2014, 10:15:30 AM

Quote from: Ricochet on April 11, 2014, 10:10:04 AM
About time you filled my old position. Big shoes to fill mate!  :P

Haha, had to find the right man for the job.  ;)

That Clancee trade worked out for the better last year (even though he was mid only ::)). But Dave's been good a revelation at team selection meetings. We had a few choices this week that he made the call on and ML and I happily agreed.

The win streak is gonna build to three this week.  8)

Clancee will be the next Ablett ;)

Coming off 39 possies , 10 marks, 6 tackles in the WAFL on the weekend btw :P

I'm assuming he'll make the final 22 this week yeah?

Brett Goodes was probably just as good and didn't make the Doggies side.  :(

Yeh man should def be back in. Looks fully over his achilles now

So yeah, haven't done any weekly reviews like I had planned. Tossing up whether to do them all or just do a mid season review and then weekly ones after that.

Quote from: NigeyS on May 03, 2014, 03:28:40 PM
So yeah, haven't done any weekly reviews like I had planned. Tossing up whether to do them all or just do a mid season review and then weekly ones after that.

Will do a mid-season review today.  :)

This review will reflect upon the first 9 rounds. The highs and lows, stars and spuds, the defining moments of the season and also forecast the remainder of the season. Each week's team will be posted along with the best players and the result.

At present, the Cairo Sands currently sit at 4-5 and round out the top 8 while leading a pack of five teams on the same amount of wins and losses due to a superior and healthy percentage, the 5th best in the league despite us sitting in 8th. We also have the 5th most points for, largely thanks to a strong start to the season.

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Round 1

D: N.Malceski, B.Smith, P.Hanley, B.Goodes
M: D.Beams (C), D.Prestia (VC), M.Rischitelli, L.Dunstan
R: S.Mumford
F: L.Johnston, S.Kerridge, L.Breust, P.Puopolo
I: J.Giles, J.Cripps

Dublin Destroyers (23.13.151) defeated Cairo Sands (22.16.148)

Best
Cairo: D Prestia, L Breust, D Beams, S Mumford, L Dunstan

Cairo's 2014 season kicked off against the highly fancied Dublin team. It was a match expected to be a close one, and it definitely lived up to expectations. Despite a strong fight, lead by the clubs leaders in Beams, Prestia and Mumford the boys went down by 3 points. There were some disappointing performances and Dublin also had problems. Perhaps the team had problems gelling, with six new faces (well, one familiar - Jamie Cripps), including draftee Luke Dunstan. The closeness of the match was a bonus, as it meant Dublin sat just out of the 8 in 9th and us one spot below in 10th, keeping us very much in touch with the top 8 teams after the first round.

Round 2

D: P.Hanley, N.Malceski, B.Smith, E.Mackenzie
M: D.Beams (cc), D.Prestia (cc), R.Douglas, L.Dunstan
R: S.Mumford
F: L.Breust, P.Puopolo, S.Kerridge, J.Cripps
I: J.Giles, M.Rischitelli

Cairo Sands (23.22.160) defeated New Delhi Tigers (16.15.111)

Best
Cairo: S Mumford, P Hanley, B Smith, R Douglas, D Beams, D Prestia

After a narrow loss in Round 1, Cairo hosted the hapless New Delhi side and really put their foot down. The boys hammered through 23 goals and 22 behinds to register a big score of 160 and really inject the percentage. Brett Goodes and Lewis Johnston were omitted, as Eric Mackenzie and Richard Douglas came in for their first games of the season. The win was pleasing as it put us on 1-1 heading into the third round of the season. Perhaps the biggest bits of the news coming out of Round 2 were Beams and Prestia joining forces for co-captaincy and Shane Mumford dominating his opponent Shaun Hampson.

Round 3

D: P.Hanley, N.Malceski, B.Smith, E.Mackenzie
M: D.Beams (VC), D.Prestia, R.Douglas, L.Dunstan
R: S.Mumford (C)
F: L.Breust, P.Puopolo, S.Kerridge, J.Cripps
I: J.Giles, M.Rischitelli

Tokyo Samurai (23.13.151) lost to Cairo Sands (25.16.166)

Best:
Cairo: S Mumford, L Dunstan, D Prestia, L Breust, P Hanley, D Beams

We had to travel to Tokyo to take on the Samurai who came out to play. Play the did, but Cairo picked up where they left off the week before and came to post a score of 166. Off the back of a big round the week before, Shane Mumford was rewarded with captaincy and thrived in the role leading from the front. Luke Dunstan impressed again and the usual suspects also stood up in a performance that saw us win our second game and two on the trot. Little were we prepared for what would happen in Round 4.

Will definitely have this done by the end of the week. Hopefully on Thursday afternoon.

Yeah, I don't think I'll be finishing the review :-[

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In other news, hoping to have some sort of trade thingo up soon.  :)

B&F should be up either tonight or sometime tomorrow.

I've created my own scoring system that barely makes sense to me so it's anyone's guess at who is gonna win this thing.

I approve of this wacky system. It almost guarantees Shane Mumford will win.  ;)

So I've done all the calculations and somehow crazy formulas don't give Mummy the win.

The Best and Fairest for the Cairo Sands in 2014 is...

DAYNE BEAMS

After missing much of last season with various injuries, Dayne has come back this season and come away with the B&F this season.

Here's the rest of the vote getters:

1st. Beams   1361
2nd. Malceski   1116
3rd. Prestia   1047
4th. Mumford   970
5th. Hanley   948
6th. Smith   840
7th. Breust   722
8th. Douglas   493
9th. Dunstan   381
10th. MacKenzie   352
11th. Giles           268
12th. Puopolo   223
13th. Dwyer   203
T14th. Carrazzo   182
T14th. McGovern   182
16th. Hutchings   147
17th. Rischtelli   130
18th. Impey   88
T19th. Clarke   53
T19th. Gordon   53
T21st. Cameron   47
T21st. Kerridge   47

Nigel-Rage-Quit-Coming

Clear miscalculation. It's okay, I hear Shane has plans to get the medal.

Beams only didn't poll in one game for the season (the one he didn't play), Mummy missed a few more games and that's what cost him.

Well done Dayne

Eski 2nd, what a gun  ;)

Dunstan 9th in his first season is fantastic.

It's a shame he was robbed of the Rising Star.  :P

Think you need to update your vote/slogan ;)

Very interesting scoring system for B&F too. Mind explaining how it works?

Hahaha yeah, probably needs updating. Gotta work on a new one.

Quote from: Honey Badger on August 28, 2014, 09:36:36 PM
Think you need to update your vote/slogan ;)

Very interesting scoring system for B&F too. Mind explaining how it works?

Ok so The top 8 scorers get votes like this:

1st- 100
2nd- 88
3rd- 77
4th- 68
5th- 60
6th- 53
7th- 47
8th- 41

Then if they scored over a certain score they get bonus votes added onto that, like so:
120- 8
130- 14
140- 20
150+- 30

They only got the highest amount of votes from one score category, doesn't get stacked on.

I think that's how I did it anyway. It confused me as well.

Quote from: MajorLazer on August 28, 2014, 10:04:20 PM

Quote from: Honey Badger on August 28, 2014, 09:36:36 PM
Think you need to update your vote/slogan ;)

Very interesting scoring system for B&F too. Mind explaining how it works?

Ok so The top 8 scorers get votes like this:

1st- 100
2nd- 88
3rd- 77
4th- 68
5th- 60
6th- 53
7th- 47
8th- 41

Then if they scored over a certain score they get bonus votes added onto that, like so:
120- 8
130- 14
140- 20
150+- 30

They only got the highest amount of votes from one score category, doesn't get stacked on.

I think that's how I did it anyway. It confused me as well.

Did you just pick some random numbers there? hahaha

Whatever happened to the plain 3-2-1 haha

gw doe

Quote from: GoLions16 on August 28, 2014, 10:19:06 PM

Quote from: MajorLazer on August 28, 2014, 10:04:20 PM

Quote from: Honey Badger on August 28, 2014, 09:36:36 PM
Think you need to update your vote/slogan ;)

Very interesting scoring system for B&F too. Mind explaining how it works?

Ok so The top 8 scorers get votes like this:

1st- 100
2nd- 88
3rd- 77
4th- 68
5th- 60
6th- 53
7th- 47
8th- 41

Then if they scored over a certain score they get bonus votes added onto that, like so:
120- 8
130- 14
140- 20
150+- 30

They only got the highest amount of votes from one score category, doesn't get stacked on.

I think that's how I did it anyway. It confused me as well.

Did you just pick some random numbers there? hahaha

That's how we roll.  8)

I used 12% of the next votes. Dunno why, but it worked.  8)

Going to spend all off-season working on a 2015 slogan.

Taking suggestions.  :P

#NoMummyNoCairo ??

Quote from: Honey Badger on August 28, 2014, 10:36:57 PM
#NoMummyNoCairo ??

I knew that coming.

Will consider if when Mummy misses games next year. 

#Cairo'sArrow

We go against the grain

We won't sand for this (or maybe "Cairon't sand for this")

We can't sand everyone's showerty slogans

flower you muppets, we're from Africa!

Like that one?

Quote from: MajorLazer on August 31, 2014, 05:02:37 PM
flower you muppets, we're from Africa!

Like that one?

Only after we beat Cape Town next year.  :P

Trade 11
Cairo give: Clancee Pearce, Kyle Hartigan, Lewis Johnston and Sam Kerridge
New Delhi give: Matt White, Rhys Palmer and Pick 60
Summary: Being over the salary cap we're required to get under it. In addition, a struggling new Delhi needed to strengthen their list. To do this, we've parted with Clancee Pearce who follows former assistant coach Ricochet to India. Kyle Hartigan who was promoted off the rookie list last season along with Lewis Johnston who struggled with injury this year and Sam Kerridge who joined the club from Beijing last year. We'd like to welcome to the Matt White and his terrible tattoo and Rhys Palmer who can play both midfield and forward. In addition to these two young men, Pick 60 has been acquired.

Trade 12
Cairo give: Nick Malceski, Seb Tape and Pick 49
PNL give: Chris Dawes, Matt Thomas and Pick 33
Summary: We bid farewell to Nick Malceski, the ever reliable stalwart of our defense for two seasons. Nick was our nominated for the WXVs coaches award and the first ever Cairene to notch up 50 WXVs game (after playing several for Dublin). Also leaving us is Seb Tape, picked up in the International Draft last year and only playing a few reserves games for us. Pick 49 has also been traded. We wish them the best in their future endeavours. Acquired from the stingy PNL Reindeers was forward Chris Dawes who should join Luke Breust, Paul Puopolo and Jeremy McGovern in our forward line next season. Matt Thomas also came with Chris to add some midfield depth. We're also very happy to have received Pick 33.

Trade 21
Toronto Trade: Ben Brown and NAT #50
Cairo Trade: Richard Douglas
Summary: Leaving the club in this trade is 2013 Best and Fairest - Richard Douglas. After an ordinary year, the coaching panel felt that Richard could be moved on as the younger Cairenes stepped up. Coming across from Toronto is Ben Brown, a forward who should be able to pinch hit if needed. Ben is known for his hairstyle and work ethic, both of which are trademarks of the Cairo squad. Pick 50 has also been secured in the trade.

Trade 22
Cairo trade: Andrew Carrazzo, Jamie Cripps and Charlie Cameron
Tokyo trade: Sam Mitchell and Pick 45
Summary: With the departure of Nick Malceski and the likelihood of Pearce Hanley joining the midfield, an experienced defender is needed to hold the Cairo defense together. We found one in Tokyo's Sam Mitchell. To get Sam's services, we had to farewell Andrew Carrazzo who spent one year in Cairo after being the Buenos Aires list as well as two-time Cairene Jamie Cripps and the exciting Charlie Cameron. Tokyo has also handed over Pick 45.

Trade 24
Pacific give: Phil Davis + pick 76
Cairo give: Michael Rischitelli + Matt Thomas
Summary: Still needing to watch the cap but also looking to look after our defensive stocks, we sought out a defender and found Pacific willing to give Phil Davis and Pick 76. In return, we said goodbye to Michael Rischitelli and also Matt Thomas who was made to catch a connecting flight after not even being allowed to unpack his bags.

In: Matt White, Rhys Palmer, Chris Dawes, Matt Thomas*, Ben Brown, Sam Mitchell, Phil Davis, Picks 33, 45, 50, 60 and 76.
Out: Clancee Pearce, Kyle Hartigan, Lewis Johnston, Sam Kerridge, Nick Malceski, Seb Tape, Richard Douglas, Andrew Carrazzo, Jamie Cripps, Charlie Cameron, Michael Rischitelli, Matt Thomas and Pick 49.

Cairo list as of 10/09/2014

Backs: (10)
Sam Mitchell
Jeremy Laidler
Brodie Smith
Troy Chaplin
Eric Mackenzie
Jed Bews
Justin Clarke
Jarman Impey
Sam Rowe
Phil Davis

Mids: (11)
Dayne Beams
Dion Prestia
Pearce Hanley
Mark Hutchings
Luke Dunstan
Sam Dwyer (M/F
Alex Woodward
Ryan Crowley
Nathan Gordon (M/F)
Karl Amon
Matt White

Rucks: (3)
Shane Mumford
Jonathan Giles (R/F)
Ben Brown (R/F)

Forwards: (10)
Luke Breust
Paul Puopolo
Chris Dawes
Jeremy McGovern
Chris Knights
Rhys Palmer (M/F)
Tory Dickson
Bradley Hartman
Jordon Bourke (R)
Dallas Willsmore (R)

Poor Tank, couldn't even make it to Cairo before being shipped off even further across the world :(.

Not a bad looking side.

Still a bit of a #NoMummyNoCairo look to it though :P

Quote from: Hellopplz on September 10, 2014, 10:34:32 PM
Poor Tank, couldn't even make it to Cairo before being shipped off even further across the world :(.

Told me he wanted an Islander girl.  :o

Quote from: Memphistopheles on September 10, 2014, 10:53:27 PM
Not a bad looking side.

Still a bit of a #NoMummyNoCairo look to it though :P

That's why we got Ben Brown.  ;)

When there's no Mummy, Big Ben Brown will step up and pump out 150s.  8)

Brown is good, but you will need him to play OOP as he is a forward only.

Quote from: Holzman on September 11, 2014, 12:02:41 AM
Brown is good, but you will need him to play OOP as he is a forward only.

Yeah will be interesting to see. Averaged 3 hit outs a game in the AFL and 9 in the VFL. Is that enough to keep ruck status?

If Brown gets it, so should Casboult :P. Doubt either will :-X.

Quote from: Honey Badger on September 11, 2014, 12:14:51 AM

Quote from: Holzman on September 11, 2014, 12:02:41 AM
Brown is good, but you will need him to play OOP as he is a forward only.

Yeah will be interesting to see. Averaged 3 hit outs a game in the AFL and 9 in the VFL. Is that enough to keep ruck status?

Knowhere near enough I remember forwards getting close to 10 and not getting it. Basically zero ruck time.

Petrie got 3.5 last year just as a point of reference.

Clutching at straws.

But yeah, the plan is that wherever Giles is at 2015 he gets games (might be traded to Adelaide or something where he should be R/F) or he stays at the Giants and plays when Mummy goes down.

Wooooooo PK!!!!! YEAH!!!! WOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Quote from: MajorLazer on September 24, 2014, 05:44:01 PM
Wooooooo PK!!!!! YEAH!!!! WOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

You don't get warmer receptions anywhere else. O0

Quote from: Nige on September 24, 2014, 05:44:46 PM

Quote from: MajorLazer on September 24, 2014, 05:44:01 PM
Wooooooo PK!!!!! YEAH!!!! WOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

You don't get warmer receptions anywhere else. O0

YOU ARE BLOWING MY MIND WITH THAT SMILEY! WTF!

Backs: (10)
Sam Mitchell (D/M)
Jeremy Laidler
Brodie Smith
Troy Chaplin
Eric Mackenzie
Jed Bews
Justin Clarke
Jarman Impey
Sam Rowe
Jake Batchelor

Mids: (12)
Dayne Beams
Dion Prestia
Pearce Hanley
Mark Hutchings
Luke Dunstan
Sam Dwyer (M/F)
Alex Woodward
Ryan Crowley
Nathan Gordon (M/F)
Karl Amon
Matt White
Matt Arnot

Rucks: (3)
Shane Mumford
Jonathan Giles (R/F)
Rory Lobb

Forwards: (11)
Luke Breust
Paul Puopolo
Ben Brown
Jeremy McGovern
Chris Knights
Rhys Palmer (M/F)
Tory Dickson
Bradley Hartman
Jordon Bourke (R)
Arryn Siposs
Dallas Willsmore (R)

Back four of Smith, Chaplin, Laidler and McKenzie looks pretty sketchy at this point lads ;)

Quote from: My Chumps on September 25, 2014, 01:57:17 AM
Back four of Smith, Chaplin, Laidler and McKenzie looks pretty sketchy at this point lads ;)

Eh, Sam Rowe would start ahead of Laidler and we're working on getting in somebody better than Chappy at D4.  :P

Backs:
1. Brodie Smith
2. Eric Mackenzie
3. Nick Smith
4. Sam Rowe
5. Ben Stratton
6. Jeremy Laidler
7. Troy Chaplin
8. Justin Clarke
9. Jake Batchelor
10. Jed Bews

Mids:
1. Dayne Beams
2. Dion Prestia
3. Pearce Hanley
4. Mark Hutchings
5. Luke Dunstan
6. Sam Dwyer (M/F)
7. Nathan Gordon (M/F)
8. Alex Woodward
9. Matt White
10. Ryan Crowley
11. Matt Arnot
12. Karl Amon

Rucks:
1. Shane Mumford
2. Jonathan Giles (R/F)
3. Rory Lobb
4. Tom Downie*

Forwards:
1. Luke Breust
2. Paul Puopolo
3. Jeremy McGovern
4. Ben Brown
5. Rhys Palmer (M/F)
6. Chris Knights
7. Tory Dickson
8. Bradley Hartman
9. Jordon Bourke (R)
10. Arryn Siposs
11. Dallas Willsmore (R)

*Pending trades

Picks: 13, 31, 50, 60, 76, 77

List size at present: 37

Who did you trade to get Brodie Smith?

I was curious but can't find the trade in the main confirmation thread...

Quote from: Memphistopheles on October 22, 2014, 06:28:32 PM
Who did you trade to get Brodie Smith?

I was curious but can't find the trade in the main confirmation thread...

New York trade: Dion Prestia, Jonathan Giles, Brodie Smith and Pick 65
Cairo trade: David Armitage, Mathew Stokes, Josh Gibson, Jed Anderson and Pick 55

what a trade.

Yeah that is flowering awesome, well done Nige/ML.

(http://media.tumblr.com/3f997036dda3b41dc0e9d4b02f0167e7/tumblr_inline_msl1r4Kfkv1qz4rgp.gif)

Part of the time when Sid was giving away NY premos for chips

Quote from: JBs-Hawks on October 22, 2014, 06:54:16 PM
Part of the time when Sid was giving away NY premos for chips

yeah and we at PNL always cop all the crap even though we reversed it  ::)

Quote from: JBs-Hawks on October 22, 2014, 06:54:16 PM
Part of the time when Sid was giving away NY premos for chips

It was bloody annoying.

Backs:
1. Brodie Smith
2. Eric Mackenzie
3. Andrew Mackie
4. Nick Smith
5. Sam Rowe
6. Ben Stratton
7. Jeremy Laidler
8. Troy Chaplin
9. Justin Clarke
10. Jake Batchelor

Mids:
1. Dayne Beams
2. Dion Prestia
3. Pearce Hanley
4. Mark Hutchings
5. Luke Dunstan
6. Sam Dwyer (M/F)
7. Alex Woodward
8. Matt White
9. Ryan Crowley
10. Matt Arnot
11. Karl Amon

Rucks:
1. Shane Mumford
2. Rory Lobb
3. Tom Downie

Forwards:
1. Luke Breust
2. Paul Puopolo
3. Jeremy McGovern
4. Ben Brown
5. Nathan Gordon (F/M)
6. Rhys Palmer (M/F)
7. Travis Colyer
8. Chris Knights
9. Jordon Bourke (R)
10. Bradley Hartman
11. Arryn Siposs
12. Dallas Willsmore (R)

International Draft Picks: 13, 31, 50, 51, 65, 76, 77, 85

List size at present: 36

Best XV:
D: B.Smith, E.Mackenzie, A.Mackie, N.Smith
M: D.Beams, D.Prestia, P.Hanley, M.Hutchings
R: S.Mumford
F: L.Breust, P.Puopolo, J.McGovern, B.Brown
I: L.Dunstan, N.Gordon

Here's a translation for everyone else.

Backs:
1. Brodie 'Only Backman' Smith
2. Eric 'The Brick' Mackenzie
3. Andrew 'JRoo's lover' Mackie
4. Nick '2nd best' Smith
5. Sam 'flower off Cancer' Rowe (Not meant to make fun of cancer, just saying he's way too good for it)
6. Ben 'Best Bloke Ever' Stratton
7. Jeremy 'Always Gets' Laidler
8. Troy 'Priest' Chaplin
9. Justin "Better Than Raph' Clarke
10. Jake 'The' Batchelor

Mids:
1. Dayne "Laser' Beams
2. Dion 'The Pretzel' Prestia
3. Pearce 'Off' Hanley
4. Mark 'Starsky and' Hutchings
5. Luke 'Don't Call me Jason' Dunstan
6. Sam 'Samboy' Dwyer (M/F)
7. Alex 'How much' Woodward 'A Woodward Chuck if a Woodward Could Chuck Wood?'
8. Matt 'It Don't Matter If You're Black or' White
9. Ryan 'All Heart' Crowley
10. Matt 'Tiny Teddy' Arnot
11. Karl 'Let's Get a Game' Amon

Rucks:
1. Shane 'No' Mumford 'No Cairo'
2. Rory 'Not Matthew' Lobb
3. Tom 'Isn't a' Downie

Forwards:
1. Luke 'Doesn't Wanna Miss The Goals' Breust
2. Paul 'Poop' Puopolo
3. Jeremy McGovern 'Ment'
4. Ben 'How Good is My Hair?' Brown
5. Nathan 'Two First Names' Gordon (F/M)
6. Rhys Palmer 'Giana' (M/F)
7. Travis Colyer 'Flower'
8. Chris 'Good' Knights
9. Jordon 'First Name Isn't Spelt Right' Bourke (R)
10. Bradley 'What a Pick' Hartman
11. Arryn 'I Used to be Alright' Siposs
12. Dallas 'Who? Willsmore (R)

Quote from: MajorLazer on November 05, 2014, 11:27:31 PM
3. Andrew 'JRoo's lover' Mackie

Hahaha, legend 8)

Quote from: JROO8 on November 05, 2014, 11:42:28 PM

Quote from: MajorLazer on November 05, 2014, 11:27:31 PM
3. Andrew 'JRoo's lover' Mackie

Hahaha, legend 8)

;)

Quote from: MajorLazer on November 05, 2014, 11:27:31 PM
7. Jeremy 'Always Gets' Laidler
10. Jake 'The' Batchelor
8. Matt 'It Don't Matter If You're Black or' White
1. Shane 'No' Mumford 'No Cairo'

My favourites  :P

I suggested Jake 'Better Bloke Than Blake' Batchelor.

Apparently the alliteration was unacceptable.

Personally I'd go for Jake "Will Always Be A" Batchelor

Quote from: Memphistopheles on November 06, 2014, 05:26:55 PM
Personally I'd go for Jake "Will Always Be A" Batchelor

This is why we can't have nice things.

He's a top bloke and a studmuffin.

Backs:
1. Brodie Smith
2. Eric Mackenzie
3. Jeremy McGovern (D/F)
4. Nick Smith
5. Sam Rowe
6. Rory Thompson
7. Ben Stratton
8. Jeremy Laidler
9. Jake Batchelor
10. Jordon Bourke
11. Hugh Goddard (D/F)
12. Josh McGuinness
13. Ed Vickers-Willis
14. Fletcher Roberts (r)
15. Jake Long (r)

Mids:
1. Dayne Beams
2. Dion Prestia
3. Pearce Hanley
4. Mark Hutchings
5. Luke Dunstan
6. Sam Dwyer
7. Alex Woodward
8. Ryan Crowley
9. Matt Arnot
10. Karl Amon
11. Connor Blakely
12. Will Fordham (r)

Rucks:
1. Shane Mumford
2. Rory Lobb
3. Tom Downie

Forwards:
1. Luke Breust
2. Paul Puopolo
3. Ben Brown
4. Nathan Gordon
5. Rhys Palmer
6. Travis Colyer (F/M)
7. Nick Kommer
8. Chris Knights
9. Paul Ahern
10. Jack Lonie
11. Josh Deluca-Cardillo
12 Bradley Hartman (F/M)
13. Arryn Siposs
14. Dallas Willsmore (r)
15. Tyrone Downie (r)

(https://irrco.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/a1_sand_pile111.jpg)

Happy, Nige?

We've got a logo. :P

Come up with our team slogan thingo for 2015.  8)

Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2014, 10:47:22 PM
We can't sand everyone's showerty slogans

Quote from: GoLions on January 29, 2015, 12:52:55 PM
(https://irrco.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/a1_sand_pile111.jpg)

Happy, Nige?

hahahaha

Quote from: GoLions on January 29, 2015, 12:57:29 PM

Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2014, 10:47:22 PM
We can't sand everyone's showerty slogans

Ayyy I remember that. You're getting a raise.

Quote from: Nige on January 29, 2015, 01:03:07 PM

Quote from: GoLions on January 29, 2015, 12:57:29 PM

Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2014, 10:47:22 PM
We can't sand everyone's showerty slogans

Ayyy I remember that. You're getting a raise.

I only dream that it's higher than that pile of sand

Quote from: GoLions on January 29, 2015, 01:07:20 PM

Quote from: Nige on January 29, 2015, 01:03:07 PM

Quote from: GoLions on January 29, 2015, 12:57:29 PM

Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2014, 10:47:22 PM
We can't sand everyone's showerty slogans

Ayyy I remember that. You're getting a raise.

I only dream that it's higher than that pile of sand

It's actually buried under that pile of sand.

Quote from: Nige on January 29, 2015, 12:54:15 PM
We've got a logo. :P

Come up with our team slogan thingo for 2015.  8)

#NoMummyNoCairo  :P

or...

Mum's the Word at Cairo  :P

#NoMummyNoCairo was the 2014 slogan :P.

Quote from: Hellopplz on January 29, 2015, 07:00:55 PM
#NoMummyNoCairo was the 2014 slogan :P.

True, true... What about...

#NoDayneNoGain?

I like that one, even rhymes ;D.

#NoMeatballNoHope

Quote from: Hellopplz on January 29, 2015, 07:41:03 PM
I like that one, even rhymes ;D.

#NoMeatballNoHope

Damn, I love that "NoHope", part, just as harsh as "NoCairo"  :P

We have to team up to make a better slogan than the 2014 Purps! And we're harsh but fair on them :P.

We already have a potential few slogans here ;D.

You guys are enjoying yourselves a little too much.  :P

Quote from: Purple 77 on January 29, 2015, 07:11:41 PM

Quote from: Hellopplz on January 29, 2015, 07:00:55 PM
#NoMummyNoCairo was the 2014 slogan :P.

True, true... What about...

#NoDayneNoGain?

#noDayneMorePain?

Quote from: My Chumps on January 30, 2015, 01:55:21 PM

Quote from: Purple 77 on January 29, 2015, 07:11:41 PM

Quote from: Hellopplz on January 29, 2015, 07:00:55 PM
#NoMummyNoCairo was the 2014 slogan :P.

True, true... What about...

#NoDayneNoGain?

#noDayneMorePain?

Haha I like that one  :P

#NoPearceMoreTears?

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/pearce-hanley-to-miss-12-weeks-due-to-hip-injury-wont-be-fit-for-brisbane-lions-opening-games/story-fndv8d6r-1227202185206 (http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/pearce-hanley-to-miss-12-weeks-due-to-hip-injury-wont-be-fit-for-brisbane-lions-opening-games/story-fndv8d6r-1227202185206)

#NoHanleyMoreManly

Quote from: Purple 77 on January 30, 2015, 02:37:32 PM
#NoPearceMoreTears?

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/pearce-hanley-to-miss-12-weeks-due-to-hip-injury-wont-be-fit-for-brisbane-lions-opening-games/story-fndv8d6r-1227202185206 (http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/pearce-hanley-to-miss-12-weeks-due-to-hip-injury-wont-be-fit-for-brisbane-lions-opening-games/story-fndv8d6r-1227202185206)

Missing half the season now. R.I.P Cairo.

And the reason it's a problem is because he's a mid this year and that's our weakest line.  :-X

Hutchings and Dunstan you'd imagine should step up a bit, but yeah Hanley out gonna hurt a heap :-X. And with Beams' move, going to be an interesting year in the midfield at Cairo.

Quote from: Hellopplz on February 17, 2015, 06:30:02 PM
Hutchings and Dunstan you'd imagine should step up a bit, but yeah Hanley out gonna hurt a heap :-X. And with Beams' move, going to be an interesting year in the midfield at Cairo.

I haven't heard much about Hutchings this pre-season, I'm not sure where he sits.  :-X

Guess he may be good IF he plays haha :P.

Cairo falling apart  :-X

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-27/we-fear-the-worst-simpson (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-27/we-fear-the-worst-simpson)

This is all adding up to Mummy being fit and firing for the season, in which case, we're fine.  :P

Confirmed ACL for Big Easy.  :(

So it looks like we're gonna start the season without the services of at least 4 players.

Eric Mackenzie, Pearce Hanley, Ryan Crowley and Nick Kommer are write-offs for Round 1.

Mackenzie is gone for the season with an ACL, so there's that.

Hanley's hip has him sidelined for half the season.

Crowley is dealing with personal issues.

And it's TBC on Kommer's knee.

At least Shane Mumford is fine... for now.  8)

Mark Hutchings' groin injury has gone from 3-6 weeks to TBC.

We don't have a midfield.

#NoMidfieldNoCairo

It's just not the same :P.

Quote from: Hellopplz on March 14, 2015, 04:04:22 PM
#NoMidfieldNoCairo

It's just not the same :P.

Hopefully our fate won't be.  :(

The Cairo Sands football did not authorise and does not condone the actions of Ryan Crowley.

Quote from: Nige on March 16, 2015, 03:12:39 PM
The Cairo Sands football did not authorise and does not condone the actions of Ryan Crowley.

I believe the new admin should provisionally suspend all Cairo players

Quote from: ossie85 on March 16, 2015, 04:55:51 PM

Quote from: Nige on March 16, 2015, 03:12:39 PM
The Cairo Sands football did not authorise and does not condone the actions of Ryan Crowley.

I believe the new admin should provisionally suspend all Cairo players

Or just suspend Mumford, same result  :P

Quote from: ossie85 on March 16, 2015, 04:55:51 PM
I believe the new admin should provisionally suspend all Cairo players

We're struggling enough, show some mercy.

Quote from: Purple 77 on March 16, 2015, 04:58:30 PM
Or just suspend Mumford, same result  :P

Pls. You monster. I won't stand for such corruption.

Quote from: Nige on March 16, 2015, 05:08:15 PM

Quote from: ossie85 on March 16, 2015, 04:55:51 PM
I believe the new admin should provisionally suspend all Cairo players

We're struggling enough, show some mercy.

Quote from: Purple 77 on March 16, 2015, 04:58:30 PM
Or just suspend Mumford, same result  :P

Pls. You monster. I won't stand for such corruption.

says the Egyptian team

Quote from: ossie85 on March 16, 2015, 05:20:12 PM

Quote from: Nige on March 16, 2015, 05:08:15 PM

Quote from: ossie85 on March 16, 2015, 04:55:51 PM
I believe the new admin should provisionally suspend all Cairo players

We're struggling enough, show some mercy.

Quote from: Purple 77 on March 16, 2015, 04:58:30 PM
Or just suspend Mumford, same result  :P

Pls. You monster. I won't stand for such corruption.

says the Egyptian team

I don't have a witty response here.  :(

If you're not last, you're trying too hard.

Cairo Sands - Your 2015 preseason champions.  ;)

Looking at doing some kind of first 7 rounds review or something.

Polo, Dave and Marlon (that's ML, GL and Pk for those that don't know) might contribute as well.

Hopefully it will shed some light on our deplorable start to the season.  :P

So yeah, too lazy for the above.  :P

However, here's a little something.

Cairo Sands Press Conference

In the wake of the Cairo Sands losing to the New Delhi Tigers and ultimately falling level with them on points and only above them on percentage, the club has decided to call a press conference to address the miserable season.

Nige: This whole season has definitely been disappointing. After our upset win over Moscow in Round 1, we've been downhill skiers. I'm a firm believer in Murphy's Law - anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. That seems to be the case this season. Injuries of course haven't helped. We lost Eric Mackenzie, a key part of our back 4 before the season began and the services of normal starters in Mark Hutchings, Chris Knights and Pearce Hanley also did not help. We still only have one of those at the moment.

Wavy: I love lamp.

Marlon: Do you really? Or are you just saying that?

Polo: Karen's still good everyone, we have plans to get ourselves out of this rut. More power to Wavy and Marlon this offseason before Nige ruins his and our reputation any further.

Nige: Um yeah, that's happening. Anyway, the whole #NoMummyNoCairo thing has surfaced once again with us losing Shane Mumford for the rest of the season thanks to ankle surgery. It's a shame and we were happy with his form of late, but we're still bullish that Rory Lobb and Tom Downie can get the job done for us. Tokyo's Andrew Phillips is certainly an offseason target for us.

Wavy: Priority pick!

Marlon: Yiss, me likey!

Polo: Yeah, sounds good boys.

Nige: As previously stated, we're not happy about being in this situation, but I guess you could say we're in a rebuilding phase. A priority pick would certainly help with that. Our use of it at this stage is up in the air, though initial discussions seem to be favouring the idea of using it to acquire better players. We're certainly entertaining all options and nothing is set in concrete.

Wavy: I want Pick 1!

Marlon: Me too!

Polo: Karen ain't actually that fussed.

Nige: At the moment, our percentage dictates that we'll get Pick 3 since New Delhi will get the picks before us. Our aim is always to win, but right now, with the absence of key personal and the lack of depth and form across the board, the chances of that are slim to none. The turnover of our list is definitely something we'll look at. Some harsh calls will be made for the betterment of our club. Rest assured that Karen's gonna thrive in 2016, that's a promise. I think we're done here.

The Cairo Sands thank everyone for their time and are willing to answer any more questions that people may have.

Great stuff Nige... the others? Not so much :p

IF Buenos Aires, Cairo and New Delhi each finish on less than 4 wins, and the order of the bottom 3 stay the same, the picks will be:

1. New Delhi (priority)
2. New Delhi
3. Cairo
4. Buenos Aires
...
20. Cairo (priority)
21. Buenos Aires (priority)
22. New Delhi
23. Cairo
24. Buenos Aires
....

Lol, quality read!

I thought Karen was a girlfriend ML/Nige were talking about :-[.

Quote from: Nige on June 21, 2015, 01:17:18 PM
Polo: Karen's still good everyone, we have plans to get ourselves out of this rut.

Polo: Karen ain't actually that fussed.

Nige: Rest assured that Karen's gonna thrive in 2016, that's a promise. I think we're done here.

Mid Season Trade Review

Cairo give: Clancee Pearce, Kyle Hartigan, Lewis Johnston and Sam Kerridge
New Delhi give: Matt White, Rhys Palmer and Pick 60

Verdict: Odd trade here honestly. Palmer's been good for us when not injured, Matty White was on-traded and so was 60. Clancee was a big loss as he's been good, Hartigan is meh, Johnston was delisted and Kerridge hasn't shown his potential yet. If it's considered Clancee vs Palmer, I think we lost.

Cairo give: Nick Malceski, Seb Tape and Pick 49
PNL give: Chris Dawes, Matt Thomas and Pick 33

Verdict: Somewhat controversial at the time. Malceski's drop off in scoring, form and eventual injury means we've kinda dodged a bullet as this could have gone pear-shaped. Tape meant nothing to us as and we got 49 upgraded. We also on-traded everything we received in this trade which seems to have worked out. I'd say this was a win.

Toronto Trade: Ben Brown and NAT #50
Cairo Trade: Richard Douglas

Verdict: Douglas has been fairly good this year and we've been struggling for mids, Ben Brown's been solid with our shortage of available forwards and thus handy in that regard, 50 got us Josh Deluca who has been okay in WAFL. Unfortunatley, probably another loss given Douglas > Brown scoring wise and given our mid struggles.

Cairo trade: Andrew Carrazzo, Jamie Cripps and Charlie Cameron
Tokyo trade: Sam Mitchell and Pick 45

Verdict: Another trade that turned out to be a loss. Carrots and Cripps has been solid this year and Cameron would have been handy. Smitchell has been amazing and would be very handy. 45 was on-traded.

Pacific give: Phil Davis + pick 76
Cairo give: Michael Rischitelli + Matt Thomas

Verdict: Another shocker honestly. Rischitelli's seemingly getting better with age and has scored very well, something our midfield needs. Seems to be a recurring theme.

Beijing give: Rory Lobb + Pick #77 ID
Cairo give: Chris Dawes + Phil Davis

Verdict: This one is kind of hard to call right now. Defenders haven't been a problem for us, Dawes isn't getting games but Lobb although only playing one game so far this season was an important piece of our GWS rucks puzzle. Might be important in coming weeks so we'll call this a win. Finally!

Cairo give: N45 and N67
New York give: Matt Arnot, Arryn Siposs and Jake Batchelor

Verdict: Arnot's been stuck in the VFL, Siposs has been injured but is a hack who can't live up to his potential but Batch has actually been fairly handy this season for us, overall a nothing trade but conider Batch has saved us a few times this season, we'll call it a win.

NDT give: Ben Stratton
Cairo give: Jarman Impey

Verdict: Straight swap. Nothing much to say here. Stratton was acquired purely because Polo wanted him and he's been okay. Impey hasn't been much better. Don't think there's a winner or loser to this trade yet.

Cairo give: Sam Mitchell and Pick 33
Christchurch give: Nick Smith and Travis Colyer

Verdict: Smith has been a starter for us all season and handy in the absence on Mackenzie who did his ACL, Colyer has been a godsend considering our mid shortage. Mitchell however has been scoring incredibly and better than Colyer who is now gone for the season. Another loss here.

Cairo trade: Pick 85
Christchurch trade: Tom Downie

Verdict: Again, Downie is a piece of the GWS ruck puzzle and hopefully come in handy. For the pick we gave, I believe it's a win.

Cairo give: Jon Giles + Pick 60
London give: Andrew Mackie + 65

Verdict: Giles isn't getting games which wouldn't help us and Mackie missed a number of games and has since been up and down, we also on-traded him. A win really, though some may disagree.

PNL Trade: Nat #51.
Cairo Trade: Jed Bews.

Verdict: Bews has been decent, 51 got Josh McGuinness who hasn't yet got a game, but has come close and been solid in the NEAFL. Nothing trade atm.

Cairo trade: Tory Dickson
Christchurch trade: pick 85

Verdict: Dickson's actually been pretty decent, we got that pick back for some weird reason. Loss.

Cairo trade: J.Clarke & T.Chaplin
Dildos trade: N38

Verdict: 38 got Lonie who has been pretty solid and played pretty much all year, our wealth of defenders means this trade was a nice win.

Cairo give: Matt White + 85
New York give: Nick Kommer + 53

Verdict: Kommer's coming back from a decent injury layoff but I believe he's underrated and has a spot in the Bombers 22, particularly with Colyer now out. White's been decent for Port but is now also injured. More or less a nothing trade right now.

Cape town gives: Nat 52.
Cairo: Karpany + H Marsh

Verdict: Nothing trade here, but 52 got us the LTI'd Ed Vickers-Willis.

Cairo give: Mackie + N53
Rio give: Thompson + N10

Verdict: The original version of this was without 53 and was knocked back. We added the extra pick which could have been used to get somebody like Oxley which could have been huge for us. Thompson hasn't been used yet but also been injured. 10 got us Paul Ahern who should hopefully get games soon and be M/F down the track. Thoughts on Mackie in an above verdict. Probably a loss at this point in time.

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Overall, it was less than successful trade period for us, with many of our gambles not paying off. Some draft decisions also proved detrimental. Clearly there's a correlation between our success this season and our offseason happenings, though injuries have also played their part. Suffice to say we'll be looking to go back to the success of the 2012 and 2013 offseasons to improve our list and make it much more competitive.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/11403346_936139033075278_7369001698905778736_n.jpg?oh=f5d9eb71263d36b11817511eaca96ec5&oe=561A32A1&__gda__=1444852631_427d91fc22d9757a3e64bd68f0e66c43)

Shane Mumford's doing well in his recovery from ankle surgery, even got a cool new ride because of it.  8)

It's been said that Shane isn't happy with assistant coach Wavy "GoLions" Davy who is trying to steal Mummy's new ride to show off to his new girlfriend.

Rory Lobb and Tow Downie are said to have Mummy's back though and are keeping a watchful eye for when Dave comes lurking.

Full leaderboard for our B&F. Beamer won by just a little.

1st. Beams   1330
2nd. Breust   808
3rd. Mumford   709
4th. McGovern   621
5th. Prestia   594
6th. B.Smith   545
7th. Puopolo   540
8th. Dunstan   528
9th. N.Smith   505
10th. Colyer   352
11th. Hanley   333
12th. Laidler   311
13th. Brown   275
14th. Rowe   267
15th. Lobb   259
16th. Lonie   230
17th. Stratton   135
T18th. Palmer   113
T18th. Batchelor   113
19th. Gordon   77
20th. Hutchings   68
T21st. Goddard   47
T21st. Downie   47

Love it.

Cairo Sands

Senior List
1. Dylan Roberton
2. Eric Mackenzie
3. Jeremy McGovern
4. Nick Smith
5. Dayne Beams
6. Taylor Adams
7. Pearce Hanley
8. Mark Hutchings
9. Shane Mumford
10. Shaun Higgins
11. Paul Puopolo
12. Travis Colyer
13. Rhys Palmer
14. Luke Dunstan
15. Ben Brown
16. Kamdyn McIntosh
17. Jack Lonie
18. Jake Batchelor
19. Ben Stratton
20. Hugh Goddard
21. Heath Hocking
22. Karl Amon
23. Rory Lobb
24. Tom Downie
25. Dawson Simpson
26. Nick Kommer
27. Sam Rowe
28. Rory Thompson
29. Josh McGuinness
30. Ed Vickers-Willis
31. Josh Deluca
32. Alex Woodward
33. Charlie Curnow
34. Rhys Mathieson
35. Tom Cole
36. David Cuningham
37. Oleg Markov
38. Rupert Wills
39. Lincoln McCarthy
40. Will Snelling

Rookies
1. Fletcher Roberts
2. Jesse Glass-McCasker
3. Simon Tunbridge
4. Dougal Howard
5. Paul Stewart
6. Dale Morris

So, if our one trade in the final round of trades passes, our new best XV is something like:

D.Roberton, E.Mackenzie, J.McGovern, N.Smith
D.Beams (c), T.Adams, P.Hanley, M.Hutchings
S.Mumford (vc)
S.Higgins, P.Puopolo, T.Colyer, R.Palmer
L.Dunstan, K.McIntosh

Should be a hell of a lot more competitive than last year.

With the suspensions of Heath Hocking and Travis Colyer for the 2016 season, the club has been granted two top up picks.

The first selection for the club was Matty Stokes who can play both as a forward and a midfielder and it is believed the club will be looking to use his versatility as much as possible during the season.

The club will pass its second selection regardless of whether a player is available at the pick or not and will look to elevate whichever rookie puts their hand up during preseason. The rumoured rookie to be receiving a promotion to the main list is Dougal Howard having impressed assistant coaches Dave and Marlon.

Co-coach Polo was unavailable for comment, his whereabouts at this moment unknown, however the club intends to locate Polo before the season begins so he can rally the troops for a big 2016.

Big blow for the sands  :-\

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-13/dayne-beams-out-indefinitely-for-struggling-lions (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-13/dayne-beams-out-indefinitely-for-struggling-lions)

RIP Karen 2k16.

We'll see y'all in 2017, have a good year.  :P

What do we think guys? Is it Big Shano's to lose? Will Pearce Hanley storm home? Will an unlikely contender rise from the ashes sands like a phoenix whatever majestical creature rises from sand?

_{I'm a pleb for not shading in the cells below the votes for R6-9, ignore or forgive that pls.}

Hanley to Sand-Storm home I reckon!

Yep my tip would be Pearcenald to bring it home!

Not after he gets dropped from Brisbane for being flowering shower

Quote from: GoLions on June 06, 2016, 04:50:43 PM
Not after he gets dropped from Brisbane for being flowering shower

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Besides, that already happened to Matho.  :'(

Mummy will stay uninjured and win it comfortably imo.

_{Probs just jinxed him tho, f.}

Mumford to just hold on. McGovern to storm home for third place!

So I'm under strict instruction for this best and fairest thing. As you know, we here at Cairo like to do things a bit different so we'll be announcing the placements from 1 through to 8. Yes, you read that right, we're starting with the winner and working our way down to 8th.  8)

Yeah get rekt Mitch

So excited to see who finished 8th! The suspense is killing me

Quote from: Ricochet on August 20, 2016, 02:05:48 PM
So excited to see who finished 8th! The suspense is killing me

Hang in there Rico, we're almost there.

Then there's the big reveal of the votes!

Oh and I did I mention there are several awards being handed out afterwards too?  :o

Edge of your seat stuff right there!

aaaand we're done here.  :P 8)

Great stuff Nige

Quote from: Nige on August 20, 2016, 03:43:47 PM

^{The Dav is awarded to the player with the hottest WAG.}

The winner of The Dav is:

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Dayne Beams!

Well deserved Dayne.

Haha, entertaining read  8)

Quote from: GoLions on August 20, 2016, 06:49:03 PM

Quote from: Nige on August 20, 2016, 03:43:47 PM

^{The Dav is awarded to the player with the hottest WAG.}

The winner of The Dav is:

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Dayne Beams!

Well deserved Dayne.

No-brainer, great call by the adjudicators.

This award took the longest to judge. A lot of research went into making sure we found the most deserving winner.

Provisional 2017 List:

List w/ vacancies for picks

1. Dayne Beams   
2. Shane Mumford   
3. Hugh McCluggage
4. Jack Newnes   
5. Taylor Adams   
6. Jeremy McGovern 
7. Paul Puopolo   
8. Dylan Roberton   
9. Koby Stevens   
10. Josh Smith
11. Ben Brown   
12. Mark Hutchings   
13. Nick Smith 
14. Andrew McGrath
15. Fletcher Roberts
16. Eric MacKenzie   
17. Rory Lobb   
18. Brad Scheer
19. Ben Stratton 
20. Heath Hocking
21. Travis Colyer
22. Dawson Simpson
23. Myles Poholke
24. Rhys Mathieson
25. Karl Amon
26. Tom Stewart
27. Jack Lonie
28. Dom Sheed
29. Lincoln McCarthy
30. Jesse White
31. Tom Downie
32. Oleg Markov
33. Rupert Wills
34. Hugh Goddard
35. Will Snelling
36. Jason Castagna
37. Jeff Garlett
38. David Cuningham
39. Corey Lyons
40. PSD1

41. Jesse Glass-McCasker (R)
42. Dale Morris (R)
43. R1
44. R17

Trade hub and provisional 2017 list updated!

I daresay that we shouldn't be short on mids or fwds anymore.  8)

Delisting a 2016 afl premiership player? Big call!

Quote from: ossie85 on October 08, 2016, 11:42:08 AM
Delisting a 2016 afl premiership player? Big call!

Well, we're already keeping Dale Morris.  :P

I like Fletch and I reckon we'll probably keep and promote him (since we have to either promote or delist). He's a younger and better Sam Rowe who I reckon we should probably delist instead.

Hello friends, it's that time of the year again. The Cairo Sands best and fairest for 2017 is about to commence!

Before we get to the main stuff, we're going to announce the winner of the coaches award for 2017.

A quick reminder! The Karen Medal is awarded via a 5-4-3-2-1 system where the best performance gets the 5 and so on and so forth. Performances of equal value means both (or however many) players get the same amount of points for their efforts.

Taylor Adams?

But he isn't good enough to captain is he?

:P

Quote from: Purple 77 on August 02, 2017, 04:10:23 PM
Taylor Adams?

But he isn't good enough to captain is he?

:P

Back in your box, buddy.  :P

Quote from: Nige on August 02, 2017, 05:02:54 PM

Quote from: Purple 77 on August 02, 2017, 04:10:23 PM
Taylor Adams?

But he isn't good enough to captain is he?

:P

Back in your box, buddy.  :P

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Almost forgot the final results.  :P

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We're pretty happy with what we've done so far. Added 10 new faces to Cairo through the trade period. I think we've managed to actually improve our depth which means Alexandria should hopefully do a better job next year, but also not sacrifice any quality in the XV as well.

Gov, Robbo, Vlastuin, Pidge
Adams, Beams, Hall, Newnes
Mummy
Benny, Lobb, Clugg, Gresh
Hendo, Amon

Kedge, Jeffy, Stewart

Doesn't look bad at this stage.  8)

The absolute madmen have no nat picks, discuss.

Probs cost you the 2018 premiership tbh

Quote from: Nige on September 22, 2017, 05:36:30 PM
We're pretty happy with what we've done so far. Added 10 new faces to Cairo through the trade period. I think we've managed to actually improve our depth which means Alexandria should hopefully do a better job next year, but also not sacrifice any quality in the XV as well.

Gov, Robbo, Vlastuin, Pidge
Adams, Beams, Hall, Newnes
Mummy
Benny, Lobb, Clugg, Gresh
Hendo, Amon

Kedge, Jeffy, Stewart

Doesn't look bad at this stage.  8)

Trades Hall, traded Newnes, (and iirc) traded Gresh. Got Zaha. Lost Mummy to retirement, Lobb could be FWD only. No draft picks to inject any youth.

What size spoon would you like?

Quote from: GoLions on November 22, 2017, 04:33:06 PM

Quote from: Nige on September 22, 2017, 05:36:30 PM
We're pretty happy with what we've done so far. Added 10 new faces to Cairo through the trade period. I think we've managed to actually improve our depth which means Alexandria should hopefully do a better job next year, but also not sacrifice any quality in the XV as well.

Gov, Robbo, Vlastuin, Pidge
Adams, Beams, Hall, Newnes
Mummy
Benny, Lobb, Clugg, Gresh
Hendo, Amon

Kedge, Jeffy, Stewart

Doesn't look bad at this stage.  8)

Trades Hall, traded Newnes, (and iirc) traded Gresh. Got Zaha. Lost Mummy to retirement, Lobb could be FWD only. No draft picks to inject any youth.

What size spoon would you like?

One big enough help mix the batter of the celebratory cake for our impending 18th place finish.

Figured that posting the best and fairest at some point is a good idea. So here it is. Votes are awarded on a 5-4-3-2-1 system with the best score getting the most votes. In the event of two players scoring the same any given week, both are awarded the votes for that finish.

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Final vote count:

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Why do you display your team the way you do

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Quote from: GoLions on December 01, 2018, 10:39:42 PM
Why do you display your team the way you do

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Quote from: Nige on December 01, 2018, 10:45:50 PM

Quote from: GoLions on December 01, 2018, 10:39:42 PM
Why do you display your team the way you do

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Quote from: GoLions on December 01, 2018, 10:54:20 PM

Quote from: Nige on December 01, 2018, 10:45:50 PM

Quote from: GoLions on December 01, 2018, 10:39:42 PM
Why do you display your team the way you do

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Quote from: Nige on December 01, 2018, 11:01:03 PM

Quote from: GoLions on December 01, 2018, 10:54:20 PM

Quote from: Nige on December 01, 2018, 10:45:50 PM

Quote from: GoLions on December 01, 2018, 10:39:42 PM
Why do you display your team the way you do

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2018 Fin Pos	Team	Round	Result
1	Dublin Destroyers	Round 3	WIN
2	Toronto Wolves	Round 6	WIN
3	Beijing Thunder	Round 2	LOSS
4	New Delhi Tigers	Round 4	WIN
5	Pacific Islanders	Round 5	WIN
6	Seoul Magpies	Round 9
7	Christchurch Saints	Round 1	WIN
8	Berlin Brewers	Round 14
9	New York Revolution	Round 12
10	Tokyo Samurai	Round 13
11	Cairo Sands	N/A	N/A
12	Moscow Spetsnaz	Round 10
13	Rio de Janeiro Jaguars	Round 11
14	Buenos Aires Armadillos	Round 15
15	PNL Reindeers	Round 7	LOSS
16	Mexico City Suns	Round 17
17	London Royals	Round 16
18	Cape Town Cobras	Round 8	WIN

Figure it's probably that time of the year again. Gotta hand out Egypt's most prestigious honour!

Votes are awarded on a 5-4-3-2-1 system with the best score getting the most votes. In the event of two players scoring the same any given week, both are awarded the votes for that finish.

Gonna do the usual 5th to 1st countdown, big hype.

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1   Taylor Adams
2   Dayne Beams
3   Jeremy McGovern
4   David Zaharakis
5   Tom Stewart
6   Ben Brown
7   Mitch Robinson
8   Nick Vlastuin
9   Hugh Greenwood
10   Shane Edwards
11   Hugh McCluggage
12   Tom J Lynch
13   Rory Lobb
14   Shane Mumford
15   Dylan Roberton
16   Alex Neal-Bullen
17   Jake Melksham
18   Jason Castagna
19   Sam Lloyd
20   Alex Keath
21   Mark Hutchings
22   James Frawley
23   Travis Colyer
24   Lincoln McCarthy
25   Ben Stratton
26   Daniel McKenzie
27   Sean Lemmens
28   Jacob Townsend
29   Corey Ellis
30   Ben Crocker
31   Oliver Hanrahan
32   Jye Caldwell
33   Oleg Markov
34   Tom Sparrow
35   Buku Khamis
36   Fraser Turner
37   Jacob Kennerley
38   Mathew Walker
39   Matthew Flynn
40   Tom Joyce
41   Will Snelling
42   Josh Worrell
43   Riley Garcia
44   Kyle Dunkley
45   Jake Pasini
46   Matt McGuinness

1	Taylor Adams	531
2	Tom Stewart	525
3	Hugh McCluggage	498
4	Hugh Greenwood	465
5	Nick Vlastuin	446
6	Mitch Robinson	404
7	Shane Edwards	336
8	Hayden Crozier	324
9	David Zaharakis	318
10	Jeremy Finlayson	276
11	Jason Castagna	259
12	Brennan Cox	251
13	Alex Keath	237
14	Alex Neal-Bullen	231
15	Lincoln McCarthy	230
16	Josh Walker	228
17	Jake Melksham	228
18	Sam Lloyd	220
19	Shane Mumford	215
20	Josh Bruce	197
21	Bailey Dale	180
22	Daniel McKenzie	170
23	Mark Hutchings	167
24	Braydon Preuss	154
25	Jye Caldwell	150
26	Patrick Ambrose	146
27	Sean Lemmens	128
28	Jacob Townsend	125
29	Oliver Hanrahan	119
30	Kieren Briggs	100
31	Sam Philp	100
32	Dylan Roberton	100
33	Oleg Markov	100
34	Tom Sparrow	100
35	Buku Khamis	100
36	Matthew Flynn	100
37	Tom Joyce	100
38	Josh Worrell	100
39	Riley Garcia	100
40	Matt McGuinness	100
41	Alex Davies	100
42	Matthew Ling	100
43	Leo Connolly	100
	Total	8858000