Round 9! Just over halfway through the H&A season now :D
Draw:
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Breakers vs Werewolves - Looking at this, you'd think it'd be an easy win for the Werewolves. However, if these two teams faced off last week...the Werewolves would only have won by 4 points. So, hope is not lost for the Breakers, and an upset win here would give them a real good shot at holding on to their place in the 8 for the remainder of the season. In saying that though, the Werewolves should still win.
Knights vs Dragons - Just like the Werewolves/Breakers game, the match between these two teams would have been extremely close last week as well, with the Knights scoring a tad more than the Dragons. Even though the Knights are 14th on the ladder, they sit 8th in points scored, one position higher than the Dragons. And with Dangerfield and Pendlebury on fire the last few weeks, they can really push some of the top teams. Rumour has it that Dragons captain Tom Rockliff could miss the remainder of the season, but is a guarantee to miss this week, and the Dragons coach has struggled with captaincy choices so far this year. You know what, I'm gonna go with the Knights on this one!
Badgers vs Rams - After a Brisbane-like performance in round 7, the Badgers came back in round 8 to prove that they are still capable of being a top 4 side, knocking off the Leeches in the dying moments to secure 3rd position on the ladder. Their depth really stood up for them this week, with solid performances from Shannon Hurn, Nick Dal Santo, Adam Cooney, Alex Fasolo, and Dan 'The Man' Howe. This week they will be hoping for VC Trent Cotchin to return to the team, along with Michael Barlow and Michael Rischitelli. However, the loss of Matthew Boyd to suspension will leave the backline exposed. Meanwhile, the Rams were actually quite good last week. They welcomed the return of Dylan Roberton, and may get Bachar Houli back as well. Adam Treloar has been a standout in the midfield, and Kelly a great replacement for the suspended Heppell. I don't think they'll have enough firepower to get over the Badgers though.
Hoods vs Leeches - The Hoods got close to an upset win over the Hurricanes on the weekend, but unfortunately it wasn't to be. They have improved after their poor start to the season though. The Leeches have been a surprise packet this year, and currently sit 7th on the ladder. A win this week would show the competition that they're not messing around, but a loss could put their chance at making finals in jeopardy. The Hoods really need to win this week to stay in with a shot of making finals this season, a loss and you'd probably have to say they're done for the year. It's a tough game to pick...I'll go with the Leeches with not a lot of confidence.
Giants vs Hurricanes - Whilst they haven't been scoring great, there is a lot to like about where the Giants are heading. Debutant Jacob Hopper absolutely destroyed it, scoring a whopping 206 points! Players such as Hopper, Parish, and De Goey are going to get better and better, although I was very disappointed to see that they dropped my boy Ben Keays! I'm sure he'll find a way into their team this week. The Hurricanes had a bit of a scare this week against the Hoods, but as always, notched up another win. And they'll do the same this week (unfortunately).
Steins vs Hawks - The Steins have scored much better than expected so far this year. Lachie Hunter, Josh Kelly, and Marcus Bontempelli have been constantly improving, and it doesn't end there. Their backline has been very good as well, and their young forwards in Hogan and Petracca will only get better with time. The Hawks have been a bit up and down this year, and will rue the chance they had to defeat the Werewolves. Now with star skipper Dayne Beams possibly gone for the year, some of their other players will have to shoulder a bit more of the load. I think they can get it done this week though.
Magic vs Owls - I think this could be one of the best matches this round. Magic seem to finally be living up to expectations, and the Owls are still scoring strong. A win this week could give hope to the Magic of making finals, with a number of very winnable games remaining in their fixture. A loss, and that'll be it. The Owls will want to push for a top 4 spot, and have to win this week to do so. If they lose, they could slip out of the 8. I'm gonna go for a bit of an upset here, and back in the Magic!
Bunnies vs Hedgehogs - The suspensions at the start of the year have really hurt the Bunnies. I honestly have no idea how they have won 4 games, but good on 'em! Can't see them getting over the Hedgies though, who have finally found their way into the top 8! You'd think they should win this one fairly comfortably as well, and try to slowly move further up the ladder.
I'll get some write-ups done in a sec. Still crying over Boyd getting a week :'(
(Potential) Milestones Games for Round 8
Heath Grundy (Nottingham) 50 games
Andrew Swallow (Oxford) 50 games
Cyril Rioli (Swansea) 50 games
wow Dave no faith
thinking i will go Zerrett C this week
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 06:26:27 AM
wow Dave no faith
thinking i will go Zerrett C this week
If you get the right captain, you'll probably win haha. But you can't blame me for doubting that :P
Thought I'd look at your C choices as well just to make sure, but only looking at Rocky, Hall, Zerrett, TMitch, and Duncan (also worth noting that Miles has gone 190+ in 3 of the last 4 weeks, started shower though so not included)
R1: Rocky (163) - Hall and Zerrett both scored 211, TMitch 183
R2: Rocky (54, inj) - TMitch 237, Zerrett 207, Hall 201
R3: TMitch (165) - Duncan 193, Hall 232, Zerrett 189
R4: TMitch (113) - Zerrett 192, Hall 182, Duncan 152
R5: TMitch (161) - Duncan 180, Hall 163 (this week was pretty much the right choice with Zerrett flopping and others not much better. This match was a draw though... :P)
R6: Rocky (221) - Nailed it!
R7: Rocky (60, inj) - TMitch 177, Zerrett 176, Duncan 154
R8: TMitch (106) - Zerrett 243, Hall 163, Duncan 141
Rocky getting injured twice as your captain really hasn't helped. Very surprised at the fact that you haven't captained Zerrett yet though! He's been a top 2 or 3 scorer for you basically every round :o
Quote from: GoLions on May 16, 2016, 06:02:09 PM
And they'll do the same this week (unfortunately).
hahahaha feeling the hate, the Warewolves are undefeated too, pick on them ;)
Quote from: iZander on May 17, 2016, 12:53:24 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 16, 2016, 06:02:09 PM
And they'll do the same this week (unfortunately).
hahahaha feeling the hate, the Warewolves are undefeated too, pick on them ;)
Tbh I'm still pretty annoyed at my team turning to absolute shower last week, and then outscoring you this week :P
Quote from: GoLions on May 17, 2016, 12:39:51 PM
Very surprised at the fact that you haven't captained Zerrett yet though! He's been a top 2 or 3 scorer for you basically every round :o
Like surely at this point the numbers + Bomber bias kick in. :P
Also I feel like I couldn't have even paid you to tip me this Dave, but tbh, I think you'll murder us easy this week ahaha.
Quote from: GoLions on May 17, 2016, 12:39:51 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 06:26:27 AM
wow Dave no faith
thinking i will go Zerrett C this week
If you get the right captain, you'll probably win haha. But you can't blame me for doubting that :P
Thought I'd look at your C choices as well just to make sure, but only looking at Rocky, Hall, Zerrett, TMitch, and Duncan (also worth noting that Miles has gone 190+ in 3 of the last 4 weeks, started shower though so not included)
R1: Rocky (163) - Hall and Zerrett both scored 211, TMitch 183
R2: Rocky (54, inj) - TMitch 237, Zerrett 207, Hall 201
R3: TMitch (165) - Duncan 193, Hall 232, Zerrett 189
R4: TMitch (113) - Zerrett 192, Hall 182, Duncan 152
R5: TMitch (161) - Duncan 180, Hall 163 (this week was pretty much the right choice with Zerrett flopping and others not much better. This match was a draw though... :P)
R6: Rocky (221) - Nailed it!
R7: Rocky (60, inj) - TMitch 177, Zerrett 176, Duncan 154
R8: TMitch (106) - Zerrett 243, Hall 163, Duncan 141
Rocky getting injured twice as your captain really hasn't helped. Very surprised at the fact that you haven't captained Zerrett yet though! He's been a top 2 or 3 scorer for you basically every round :o
rub it in next time i already knew all the above lol
Quote from: GoLions on May 17, 2016, 12:57:23 PM
Quote from: iZander on May 17, 2016, 12:53:24 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 16, 2016, 06:02:09 PM
And they'll do the same this week (unfortunately).
hahahaha feeling the hate, the Warewolves are undefeated too, pick on them ;)
Tbh I'm still pretty annoyed at my team turning to absolute shower last week, and then outscoring you this week :P
hahaha outscored me this week yes, but are you ignoring the 6 weeks before? Its not like last week was the only week id of won :P
Hurricanes have top scored 5 out of 8 weeks!!! I don't think this luck can last forever haha, i think i peaked at the wrong end of the year :(
Plus you should really be thanking me, i traded out Libba in AF ;)
Quote from: Nige on May 17, 2016, 12:59:21 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 17, 2016, 12:39:51 PM
Very surprised at the fact that you haven't captained Zerrett yet though! He's been a top 2 or 3 scorer for you basically every round :o
Like surely at this point the numbers + Bomber bias kick in. :P
Also I feel like I couldn't have even paid you to tip me this Dave, but tbh, I think you'll murder us easy this week ahaha.
Depends how many players I get back this week. If Barlow, Riska, and Cotch all miss another week, it'll be a close game.
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 12:59:31 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 17, 2016, 12:39:51 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 06:26:27 AM
wow Dave no faith
thinking i will go Zerrett C this week
If you get the right captain, you'll probably win haha. But you can't blame me for doubting that :P
Thought I'd look at your C choices as well just to make sure, but only looking at Rocky, Hall, Zerrett, TMitch, and Duncan (also worth noting that Miles has gone 190+ in 3 of the last 4 weeks, started shower though so not included)
R1: Rocky (163) - Hall and Zerrett both scored 211, TMitch 183
R2: Rocky (54, inj) - TMitch 237, Zerrett 207, Hall 201
R3: TMitch (165) - Duncan 193, Hall 232, Zerrett 189
R4: TMitch (113) - Zerrett 192, Hall 182, Duncan 152
R5: TMitch (161) - Duncan 180, Hall 163 (this week was pretty much the right choice with Zerrett flopping and others not much better. This match was a draw though... :P)
R6: Rocky (221) - Nailed it!
R7: Rocky (60, inj) - TMitch 177, Zerrett 176, Duncan 154
R8: TMitch (106) - Zerrett 243, Hall 163, Duncan 141
Rocky getting injured twice as your captain really hasn't helped. Very surprised at the fact that you haven't captained Zerrett yet though! He's been a top 2 or 3 scorer for you basically every round :o
rub it in next time i already knew all the above lol
Not really rubbing it in kb haha. It's actually kind of a compliment that you have this many genuine C options! I was just really shocked that this will be Zerrett's first week with the C. He's been insanely good so far this week both for your Bombers and your Dragons!
Quote from: iZander on May 17, 2016, 01:01:27 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 17, 2016, 12:57:23 PM
Quote from: iZander on May 17, 2016, 12:53:24 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 16, 2016, 06:02:09 PM
And they'll do the same this week (unfortunately).
hahahaha feeling the hate, the Warewolves are undefeated too, pick on them ;)
Tbh I'm still pretty annoyed at my team turning to absolute shower last week, and then outscoring you this week :P
hahaha outscored me this week yes, but are you ignoring the 6 weeks before? Its not like last week was the only week id of won :P
Hurricanes have top scored 5 out of 8 weeks!!! I don't think this luck can last forever haha, i think i peaked at the wrong end of the year :(
Plus you should really be thanking me, i traded out Libba in AF ;)
Haha let me be salty :P
I really hope you have peaked at the wrong end, but team is pretty balanced (this year at least ;))
Hoping I peak at the right end myself. With a full team, I should be able to make a push at least for prelims. Just had 2 weeks already where everything has gone wrong, and worried it could easily happen again at the business end of the season :(
Quote from: GoLions on May 17, 2016, 01:08:42 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 12:59:31 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 17, 2016, 12:39:51 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 06:26:27 AM
wow Dave no faith
thinking i will go Zerrett C this week
If you get the right captain, you'll probably win haha. But you can't blame me for doubting that :P
Thought I'd look at your C choices as well just to make sure, but only looking at Rocky, Hall, Zerrett, TMitch, and Duncan (also worth noting that Miles has gone 190+ in 3 of the last 4 weeks, started shower though so not included)
R1: Rocky (163) - Hall and Zerrett both scored 211, TMitch 183
R2: Rocky (54, inj) - TMitch 237, Zerrett 207, Hall 201
R3: TMitch (165) - Duncan 193, Hall 232, Zerrett 189
R4: TMitch (113) - Zerrett 192, Hall 182, Duncan 152
R5: TMitch (161) - Duncan 180, Hall 163 (this week was pretty much the right choice with Zerrett flopping and others not much better. This match was a draw though... :P)
R6: Rocky (221) - Nailed it!
R7: Rocky (60, inj) - TMitch 177, Zerrett 176, Duncan 154
R8: TMitch (106) - Zerrett 243, Hall 163, Duncan 141
Rocky getting injured twice as your captain really hasn't helped. Very surprised at the fact that you haven't captained Zerrett yet though! He's been a top 2 or 3 scorer for you basically every round :o
rub it in next time i already knew all the above lol
Not really rubbing it in kb haha. It's actually kind of a compliment that you have this many genuine C options! I was just really shocked that this will be Zerrett's first week with the C. He's been insanely good so far this week both for your Bombers and your Dragons!
yeah i know it's all good
kind of been a combination of tipping Rocky when playing at the G and tipping Titch when i think he has a easier opponent
in AXVIII SC i have Hanners and Danger choosing C each week does my head in
and what's funny is i could have a 5th guy killing it in Zaharakis if i didn't do that spud trade
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 01:15:07 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 17, 2016, 01:08:42 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 12:59:31 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 17, 2016, 12:39:51 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 06:26:27 AM
wow Dave no faith
thinking i will go Zerrett C this week
If you get the right captain, you'll probably win haha. But you can't blame me for doubting that :P
Thought I'd look at your C choices as well just to make sure, but only looking at Rocky, Hall, Zerrett, TMitch, and Duncan (also worth noting that Miles has gone 190+ in 3 of the last 4 weeks, started shower though so not included)
R1: Rocky (163) - Hall and Zerrett both scored 211, TMitch 183
R2: Rocky (54, inj) - TMitch 237, Zerrett 207, Hall 201
R3: TMitch (165) - Duncan 193, Hall 232, Zerrett 189
R4: TMitch (113) - Zerrett 192, Hall 182, Duncan 152
R5: TMitch (161) - Duncan 180, Hall 163 (this week was pretty much the right choice with Zerrett flopping and others not much better. This match was a draw though... :P)
R6: Rocky (221) - Nailed it!
R7: Rocky (60, inj) - TMitch 177, Zerrett 176, Duncan 154
R8: TMitch (106) - Zerrett 243, Hall 163, Duncan 141
Rocky getting injured twice as your captain really hasn't helped. Very surprised at the fact that you haven't captained Zerrett yet though! He's been a top 2 or 3 scorer for you basically every round :o
rub it in next time i already knew all the above lol
Not really rubbing it in kb haha. It's actually kind of a compliment that you have this many genuine C options! I was just really shocked that this will be Zerrett's first week with the C. He's been insanely good so far this week both for your Bombers and your Dragons!
yeah i know it's all good
kind of been a combination of tipping Rocky when playing at the G and tipping Titch when i think he has a easier opponent
in AXVIII SC i have Hanners and Danger choosing C each week does my head in
Yeah Rocky loves playing at the Gabba.
And that's a damn good headache to have! Both killing it this year.
Bradford Badgers
DEF: Jesse Lonergan, Sam Butler, Billy Stretch, Shannon Hurn
MID: Luke Shuey (C), Dion Prestia, Tom Liberatore, Trent Cotchin (VC)
RUCK: Daniel Currie
FWD: Sir Daniel of Caleb, Adam Cooney (EVC), Michael Barlow, Mark LeCras
UTIL: Tom J Lynch, Nick Dal Santo
EMG: Pearce Hanley, Ryan Harwood, Alex Fasolo, Tom Nicholls
Def: Brendon Goddard, Jasper Pittard, Jackson Trengove, Zac Williams
Mid: Joel Selwood (C), David Armitage (VC), Ben Cunnington (EVC), Nathan Jones
Ruck: Shane Mumford
Fwd: Cameron Pederson, Craig Bird, Shane Edwards, Jake Stringer
Utilities: Jack Newnes, Ryan Bastinac
Emg: Luke Brown (D), Drew Petrie (F), Trent Dumont (M), Rory Lobb (R/F)
Not sure about Hill this week, doubt he will play but havnt heard anything, if he's out Bastinac will get his chance finally :P
Also not sure if Rory Laird will be back, think he will be one more week but if he is back i think Zac Williams will be extremely unlucky to be dropped after a 201 :P
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 01:16:52 PM
and what's funny is i could have a 5th guy killing it in Zaharakis if i didn't do that spud trade
If it's any consolation I got absolutely ripped off in our Motlop/Crouch trade.
And the Hall trade (Can't believe I gave him away so easily) :(
That's not even including my Libba/TMac trade. :-\
Quote from: Torpedo10 on May 17, 2016, 11:37:14 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 01:16:52 PM
and what's funny is i could have a 5th guy killing it in Zaharakis if i didn't do that spud trade
If it's any consolation I got absolutely ripped off in our Motlop/Crouch trade.
And the Hall trade (Can't believe I gave him away so easily) :(
That's not even including my Libba/TMac trade. :-\
Ouch :P
Although to be fair, Libba has been fairly avg until this week
Quote from: GoLions on May 18, 2016, 03:10:08 PM
Quote from: Torpedo10 on May 17, 2016, 11:37:14 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2016, 01:16:52 PM
and what's funny is i could have a 5th guy killing it in Zaharakis if i didn't do that spud trade
If it's any consolation I got absolutely ripped off in our Motlop/Crouch trade.
And the Hall trade (Can't believe I gave him away so easily) :(
That's not even including my Libba/TMac trade. :-\
Ouch :P
Although to be fair, Libba has been fairly avg until this week
The worst thing is that the Hall trade got negged cause I wasn't giving enough at first :-[ (From memory, it was pick 11 for him) ended up Pick 17 I think.
Quote from: iZander on May 17, 2016, 02:06:38 PM
Def: Brendon Goddard, Jasper Pittard, Jackson Trengove, Zac Williams
Mid: Joel Selwood (C), David Armitage (VC), Ben Cunnington (EVC), Nathan Jones
Ruck: Shane Mumford
Fwd: Cameron Pederson, Craig Bird, Shane Edwards, Jake Stringer
Utilities: Jack Newnes, Ryan Bastinac
Emg: Luke Brown (D), Drew Petrie (F), Trent Dumont (M), Rory Lobb (R/F)
Not sure about Hill this week, doubt he will play but havnt heard anything, if he's out Bastinac will get his chance finally :P
Also not sure if Rory Laird will be back, think he will be one more week but if he is back i think Zac Williams will be extremely unlucky to be dropped after a 201 :P
Hill and Wells out, moving Pederson in and Dumont onto the bench and Bastinac to the field.
Quote from: GoLions on May 17, 2016, 02:01:40 PM
Bradford Badgers
DEF: Jesse Lonergan, Sam Butler, Billy Stretch, Shannon Hurn
MID: Luke Shuey (C), Dion Prestia, Tom Liberatore, Trent Cotchin (VC)
RUCK: Daniel Currie
FWD: Sir Daniel of Caleb, Adam Cooney (EVC), Michael Barlow, Mark LeCras
UTIL: Tom J Lynch, Nick Dal Santo
EMG: Pearce Hanley, Ryan Harwood, Alex Fasolo, Tom Nicholls
Lynch in for Barlow
Hanley utility for Lynch
Riska first emg
Harbrow emg over Nicholls
Kane Lambert to ruck this weekend!
Rams
Robbo, Gibbo, Birch, SDT
Treloar (c), Pops, Hartlett, Dunstan
Goldy (vc)
Brown, Boomer, Eddie, Palmer
Stratts, Farren
Hartley (d), Armfield (f), Crocker (m), Firrito (r - oop)
Winchester Werewolves
D: Jimmy Bartel, Sam Fisher, Brad Sheppard, Garrick Ibbotson
M: Robbie Gray (EVC), Matt Priddis (VC), Patrick Cripps (C), Tom Bell
R: Shaun Hampson
F: Dayne Zorko, Luke Dahlhaus, Toby McLean, Daniel Menzel
I: Sam Gibson, Taylor Walker
E: Jack Steele (M), James Sicily (F), Troy Chaplin (D), Tom Lonergan (R)(OOP)
Our back emg as our first emg for this week, followed by the mid. :)
Very tempted to name Barlow and hope he's a late in :-X
Nottingham Hoods
Def: Taylor Duryea,Heath Grundy,Jeremy McGovern,Shane Biggs
Mids: Dan Hannebery(C),Stephen Coniglio(VC),Jackson Macrae(EVC),Liam Shiels
Ruck: Scott Lycett
Fwd: Tom T Lynch,Michael Walters,Jesse White,Ben Giffiths
U: Rory Atkins,Aaron Young
E: George Hewett,Lindsay Thomas,Andrew Walker
Bunnies
J.Webster OOP in Ruck
Emerg - Crowley(M), Hombsch(D), Patton(F)
Quote from: GoLions on May 20, 2016, 04:56:21 PM
Very tempted to name Barlow and hope he's a late in :-X
id do that tbh, we have 4 emergencies and you'd be very unlucky to get that many late outs :P just name someone with Dpp in EMG :D
Also a question, is Trent Dumont eligible for rising star or was he played in British games last year?
EMGs: Gwilt, Whitfield, Vardy, Daniher
EVC: Rory Sloane
Big week this week, Weits gets the call straight back in. He sure wants to wrap up a Rising Star Nomination! Surprising Captaincy call this week too. ;)
Quote from: iZander on May 19, 2016, 09:01:13 PM
Quote from: iZander on May 17, 2016, 02:06:38 PM
Def: Brendon Goddard, Jasper Pittard, Jackson Trengove, Zac Williams
Mid: Joel Selwood (C), David Armitage (VC), Ben Cunnington (EVC), Nathan Jones
Ruck: Shane Mumford
Fwd: Cameron Pederson, Craig Bird, Shane Edwards, Jake Stringer
Utilities: Jack Newnes, Ryan Bastinac
Emg: Luke Brown (D), Drew Petrie (F), Trent Dumont (M), Rory Lobb (R/F)
Not sure about Hill this week, doubt he will play but havnt heard anything, if he's out Bastinac will get his chance finally :P
Also not sure if Rory Laird will be back, think he will be one more week but if he is back i think Zac Williams will be extremely unlucky to be dropped after a 201 :P
Hill and Wells out, moving Pederson in and Dumont onto the bench and Bastinac to the field.
Pedobear out, Petrie to field, Matera to bench....
so it is...
Def: Brendon Goddard, Jasper Pittard, Jackson Trengove, Zac Williams
Mid: Joel Selwood (C), David Armitage (VC), Ben Cunnington (EVC), Nathan Jones
Ruck: Shane Mumford
Fwd: Drew Petrie, Craig Bird, Shane Edwards, Jake Stringer
Utilities: Jack Newnes, Ryan Bastinac
Emg: Luke Brown (D), Trent Dumont (M), Rory Lobb (R/F) Brandon Matera (F)
Quote from: iZander on May 20, 2016, 05:56:57 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 20, 2016, 04:56:21 PM
Very tempted to name Barlow and hope he's a late in :-X
id do that tbh, we have 4 emergencies and you'd be very unlucky to get that many late outs :P just name someone with Dpp in EMG :D
I made the change :-X
Final emg order is Riska, Lecca, Harwood, Fasolo
Grope Lane Giants
Team as per UF
Hopper EVC
Emerg: McStay, Keays, Grant
Kane lambert oop ruck
Emg: Wingard, Langdon, Frawley, Adcock oop ruck
Quote from: Rusty00 on May 20, 2016, 09:52:08 AM
Winchester Werewolves
D: Jimmy Bartel, Sam Fisher, Brad Sheppard, Garrick Ibbotson
M: Robbie Gray (EVC), Matt Priddis (VC), Patrick Cripps (C), Tom Bell
R: Shaun Hampson
F: Dayne Zorko, Luke Dahlhaus, Toby McLean, Daniel Menzel
I: Sam Gibson, Taylor Walker
E: Jack Steele (M), James Sicily (F), Troy Chaplin (D), Tom Lonergan (R)(OOP)
Changing emergencies
James Sicily (F), Troy Chaplin (B), Keegan Brooksby (R), Mitch McGovern (R OOP)
The Breakers
Def: Nick Smith, Daniel Rich, Daniel Talia, Heath Shaw (C)
Mids: Chris Masten, Jordan Lewis, Koby Stevens, Liam Picken
Ruck: Stefan Martin (EVC)
Fwds: Isaac Heeney, Jarryd Blair, Josh Kennedy, Leigh Montagna (VC)
Util: Cyril Rioli, Dannyle Pearce
Emer: Lachie Henderson, Brad Ebert, Kyle Cheeney, Charlie Cameron (OOP Ruck)
Ringo, did you make Stretch my VC? :P
I dunno what happened, Nige just told me. Had it on Cotchin all week (as posted here), and it was on Cotch when I updated my team earlier today. Nfi what happened...
On the off chance that Shuey doesn't play, will I get Stretch or Cotchin as C?
Quote from: GoLions on May 20, 2016, 09:34:21 PM
Ringo, did you make Stretch my VC? :P
I dunno what happened, Nige just told me. Had it on Cotchin all week (as posted here), and it was on Cotch when I updated my team earlier today. Nfi what happened...
On the off chance that Shuey doesn't play, will I get Stretch or Cotchin as C?
Did not touch your team. Only been in breakers tonight. Will assess if required based on what has been posted.
Quote from: GoLions on May 20, 2016, 09:34:21 PM
Ringo, did you make Stretch my VC? :P
I dunno what happened, Nige just told me. Had it on Cotchin all week (as posted here), and it was on Cotch when I updated my team earlier today. Nfi what happened...
On the off chance that Shuey doesn't play, will I get Stretch or Cotchin as C?
Not a bad choice, Stretch has had a good couple of weeks :P
Quote from: iZander on May 20, 2016, 09:50:21 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 20, 2016, 09:34:21 PM
Ringo, did you make Stretch my VC? :P
I dunno what happened, Nige just told me. Had it on Cotchin all week (as posted here), and it was on Cotch when I updated my team earlier today. Nfi what happened...
On the off chance that Shuey doesn't play, will I get Stretch or Cotchin as C?
Not a bad choice, Stretch has had a good couple of weeks :P
Yeah, much better than Cotchin who only has 4/6 games over 200 :P
Quote from: GoLions on May 20, 2016, 09:55:42 PM
Quote from: iZander on May 20, 2016, 09:50:21 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 20, 2016, 09:34:21 PM
Ringo, did you make Stretch my VC? :P
I dunno what happened, Nige just told me. Had it on Cotchin all week (as posted here), and it was on Cotch when I updated my team earlier today. Nfi what happened...
On the off chance that Shuey doesn't play, will I get Stretch or Cotchin as C?
Not a bad choice, Stretch has had a good couple of weeks :P
Yeah, much better than Cotchin who only has 4/6 games over 200 :P
hahaha yeah for sure, honestly I'm surprised Cotchin got a recall after round 2 ;)
Quote from: iZander on May 20, 2016, 10:06:09 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 20, 2016, 09:55:42 PM
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Ringo, did you make Stretch my VC? :P
I dunno what happened, Nige just told me. Had it on Cotchin all week (as posted here), and it was on Cotch when I updated my team earlier today. Nfi what happened...
On the off chance that Shuey doesn't play, will I get Stretch or Cotchin as C?
Not a bad choice, Stretch has had a good couple of weeks :P
Yeah, much better than Cotchin who only has 4/6 games over 200 :P
hahaha yeah for sure, honestly I'm surprised Cotchin got a recall after round 2 ;)
Pls :'(
admin cant even name his own team properly
be scared people
jk
So Grundy is making up for being a dud last week
Quote from: GoLions on May 20, 2016, 10:07:43 PM
Quote from: iZander on May 20, 2016, 10:06:09 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 20, 2016, 09:55:42 PM
Quote from: iZander on May 20, 2016, 09:50:21 PM
Quote from: GoLions on May 20, 2016, 09:34:21 PM
Ringo, did you make Stretch my VC? :P
I dunno what happened, Nige just told me. Had it on Cotchin all week (as posted here), and it was on Cotch when I updated my team earlier today. Nfi what happened...
On the off chance that Shuey doesn't play, will I get Stretch or Cotchin as C?
Not a bad choice, Stretch has had a good couple of weeks :P
Yeah, much better than Cotchin who only has 4/6 games over 200 :P
hahaha yeah for sure, honestly I'm surprised Cotchin got a recall after round 2 ;)
Pls :'(
#backinyourguns :P I do believe you said you'd trade me Cotchin after round 1?
I find it interesting that the current top 3 teams on the ladder (Hurricanes, Werewolves, Badgers) all didn't have anyone from the Hawks/Swans game, arguably the 2 best teams over the last 5 years or so
Quote from: GoLions on May 21, 2016, 02:27:02 AM
I find it interesting that the current top 3 teams on the ladder (Hurricanes, Werewolves, Badgers) all didn't have anyone from the Hawks/Swans game, arguably the 2 best teams over the last 5 years or so
I do have Rough and Hodge though who would normally be playing.
Could be a very interesting game between Breakers and Werewolves with the predicted scores very close. Lewis spudded of course so werewolves no slightly in front.
Quote from: GoLions on May 21, 2016, 02:27:02 AM
I find it interesting that the current top 3 teams on the ladder (Hurricanes, Werewolves, Badgers) all didn't have anyone from the Hawks/Swans game, arguably the 2 best teams over the last 5 years or so
I also have Shoeymakers, arguably one of their better players ;)
Im glad I'm not playing the Hoods this week :P wow :D
Quote from: iZander on May 21, 2016, 10:48:06 AM
Im glad I'm not playing the Hoods this week :P wow :D
and who would have thought their lowest scoring player from last night would be their perma c in Hannebery. Nice score from 4 players. Highest score may be in danger ;) Still coming to grips with the UF scoring not doubling C score. :)
Quote from: Ringo on May 21, 2016, 10:53:21 AM
Quote from: iZander on May 21, 2016, 10:48:06 AM
Im glad I'm not playing the Hoods this week :P wow :D
and who would have thought their lowest scoring player from last night would be their perma c in Hannebery. Nice score from 4 players. Highest score may be in danger ;)
Surly Hannas was their highest with 220? :P But yeah Grundy, Duryea scored out of their skin and shells was very serviceable :P
Quote from: iZander on May 21, 2016, 10:55:04 AM
Quote from: Ringo on May 21, 2016, 10:53:21 AM
Quote from: iZander on May 21, 2016, 10:48:06 AM
Im glad I'm not playing the Hoods this week :P wow :D
. Nice score from 4 players. Highest score may be in danger ;)
Surly Hannas was their highest with 220? :P But yeah Grundy, Duryea scored out of their skin and shells was very serviceable :P
Still getting used to UF scoring and thought Hanners score had been doubled already. ;) ;)
Quote from: Ringo on May 21, 2016, 11:03:06 AM
Quote from: iZander on May 21, 2016, 10:55:04 AM
Quote from: Ringo on May 21, 2016, 10:53:21 AM
Quote from: iZander on May 21, 2016, 10:48:06 AM
Im glad I'm not playing the Hoods this week :P wow :D
. Nice score from 4 players. Highest score may be in danger ;)
Surly Hannas was their highest with 220? :P But yeah Grundy, Duryea scored out of their skin and shells was very serviceable :P
Still getting used to UF scoring and thought Hanners score had been doubled already. ;) ;)
haha yeah, thought that might be the case, Hoods are looking good in all aspects so far :P
Quote from: iZander on May 21, 2016, 11:11:45 AM
Quote from: Ringo on May 21, 2016, 11:03:06 AM
Quote from: iZander on May 21, 2016, 10:55:04 AM
Quote from: Ringo on May 21, 2016, 10:53:21 AM
Quote from: iZander on May 21, 2016, 10:48:06 AM
Im glad I'm not playing the Hoods this week :P wow :D
. Nice score from 4 players. Highest score may be in danger ;)
Surly Hannas was their highest with 220? :P But yeah Grundy, Duryea scored out of their skin and shells was very serviceable :P
Still getting used to UF scoring and thought Hanners score had been doubled already. ;) ;)
haha yeah, thought that might be the case, Hoods are looking good in all aspects so far :P
I feel sorry for the Leeches haha
Lecca pls
Weits is killing us, Grigg really going in hard and has had a massive first quarter.
I feel we may need a big Captains' score from Bernie tomorrow.
Neale goes BOOM and hedgies win again.
Quote from: Spite on May 21, 2016, 11:19:10 PM
Neale goes BOOM and hedgies win again.
flowerkkkkkkkkkk, just edged out Cotch!
Quote from: GoLions on May 21, 2016, 11:25:13 PM
Quote from: Spite on May 21, 2016, 11:19:10 PM
Neale goes BOOM and hedgies win again.
flowerkkkkkkkkkk, just edged out Cotch!
He's the best player in BXV and it's not even that close.
I think I'm doomed, need a massive one from Bern.
How quick things can change.... wonder if the Giants are still nothing to be worried about this week!
Quote from: iZander on April 19, 2016, 11:24:13 PM
Haha quick with the reply, 41 seconds :P
My next 6 or so matches are all tough ones except the giants although the way they looked this week they might be tougher then first thought ;P
Leeches Hoods tightening up a little - Hoods still favoured but feel for Leeches who will probably have 2nd highest score for the week and still be beaten.
Quote from: Rids on May 22, 2016, 12:57:08 AM
How quick things can change.... wonder if the Giants are still nothing to be worried about this week!
Quote from: iZander on April 19, 2016, 11:24:13 PM
Haha quick with the reply, 41 seconds :P
My next 6 or so matches are all tough ones except the giants although the way they looked this week they might be tougher then first thought ;P
hahaha, and what does the last part of that sentence say?
the problem with a young team is that they are very inconsistent, but if they all line up there big matches in one week then you can put in a decent score. Especially when 6 out of 7 of your players have scored there biggest score in the last 5 weeks and probably the year except i can't see further than that (probably ever). The 7th being Taylor Adams who is your proven Premo so still went respectable (thank god he didn't go his bigger score) On the other hand the gust of wind the Hurricanes have been this week have again been lead by none other than Joel Selwood, but in the wrong direction :( In other words, i think what i said was actually pretty fair but because its me you'll focus on 3 words. Happy to admit defeat this week, everyone gets what want (GoLions ;) ), Hurricanes get their first loss :( RIP undefeated :P
Guess i have to cheer on the breakers now (sorry Rusty) if i want to retain number 1 spot :P Although its probably fitting that the Warewolves be on top :D
Quote from: iZander on May 22, 2016, 09:31:39 AM
Quote from: Rids on May 22, 2016, 12:57:08 AM
How quick things can change.... wonder if the Giants are still nothing to be worried about this week!
Quote from: iZander on April 19, 2016, 11:24:13 PM
Haha quick with the reply, 41 seconds :P
My next 6 or so matches are all tough ones except the giants although the way they looked this week they might be tougher then first thought ;P
hahaha, and what does the last part of that sentence say?
the problem with a young team is that they are very inconsistent, but if they all line up there big matches in one week then you can put in a decent score. Especially when 6 out of 7 of your players have scored there biggest score in the last 5 weeks and probably the year except i can't see further than that (probably ever). The 7th being Taylor Adams who is your proven Premo so still went respectable (thank god he didn't go his bigger score) On the other hand the gust of wind the Hurricanes have been this week have again been lead by none other than Joel Selwood, but in the wrong direction :( In other words, i think what i said was actually pretty fair but because its me you'll focus on 3 words. Happy to admit defeat this week, everyone gets what want (GoLions ;) ), Hurricanes get their first loss :( RIP undefeated :P
Wrong. It has nothing to do with you. It has everything to do with your comment.
You are still every chance of winning but I think it is about time you gave Nostra and I a little respect. We inherited this team only 18 months ago and it was a dog's breakfast. People hinted at us tanking through the off-season and even laughed at us when we said we believed we had enough quality to push for finals. This won't occur only due to depth and injuries but the Giants are going ok.
Anyways, may the best team win. Giants are very competitive and capable of causing an upset on any given day.
Quote from: Rids on May 22, 2016, 11:00:07 AM
Quote from: iZander on May 22, 2016, 09:31:39 AM
Quote from: Rids on May 22, 2016, 12:57:08 AM
How quick things can change.... wonder if the Giants are still nothing to be worried about this week!
Quote from: iZander on April 19, 2016, 11:24:13 PM
Haha quick with the reply, 41 seconds :P
My next 6 or so matches are all tough ones except the giants although the way they looked this week they might be tougher then first thought ;P
hahaha, and what does the last part of that sentence say?
the problem with a young team is that they are very inconsistent, but if they all line up there big matches in one week then you can put in a decent score. Especially when 6 out of 7 of your players have scored there biggest score in the last 5 weeks and probably the year except i can't see further than that (probably ever). The 7th being Taylor Adams who is your proven Premo so still went respectable (thank god he didn't go his bigger score) On the other hand the gust of wind the Hurricanes have been this week have again been lead by none other than Joel Selwood, but in the wrong direction :( In other words, i think what i said was actually pretty fair but because its me you'll focus on 3 words. Happy to admit defeat this week, everyone gets what want (GoLions ;) ), Hurricanes get their first loss :( RIP undefeated :P
Wrong. It has nothing to do with you. It has everything to do with your comment.
You are still every chance of winning but I think it is about time you gave Nostra and I a little respect. We inherited this team only 18 months ago and it was a dog's breakfast. People hinted at us tanking through the off-season and even laughed at us when we said we believed we had enough quality to push for finals. This won't occur only due to depth and injuries but the Giants are going ok.
Anyways, may the best team win. Giants are very competitive and capable of causing an upset on any given day.
I don't remember being on of those people, but whoever they were are actually correct, you guys are still lowest points scored by a fair bit and you will most likely be still at the bottom of the ladder even with a win this week. So when you said you were capable of making finals it probably was laughable, i don't see why a win this week would change that?
Well yea, technically I'm still "predicted" to win but most of the predictions are way off imo, so feel I'm quite a bit behind, Mummy vs the doggies too so that'll be like 50 :P
Quote from: iZander on May 22, 2016, 11:08:04 AM
Quote from: Rids on May 22, 2016, 11:00:07 AM
Quote from: iZander on May 22, 2016, 09:31:39 AM
Quote from: Rids on May 22, 2016, 12:57:08 AM
How quick things can change.... wonder if the Giants are still nothing to be worried about this week!
Quote from: iZander on April 19, 2016, 11:24:13 PM
Haha quick with the reply, 41 seconds :P
My next 6 or so matches are all tough ones except the giants although the way they looked this week they might be tougher then first thought ;P
hahaha, and what does the last part of that sentence say?
the problem with a young team is that they are very inconsistent, but if they all line up there big matches in one week then you can put in a decent score. Especially when 6 out of 7 of your players have scored there biggest score in the last 5 weeks and probably the year except i can't see further than that (probably ever). The 7th being Taylor Adams who is your proven Premo so still went respectable (thank god he didn't go his bigger score) On the other hand the gust of wind the Hurricanes have been this week have again been lead by none other than Joel Selwood, but in the wrong direction :( In other words, i think what i said was actually pretty fair but because its me you'll focus on 3 words. Happy to admit defeat this week, everyone gets what want (GoLions ;) ), Hurricanes get their first loss :( RIP undefeated :P
Wrong. It has nothing to do with you. It has everything to do with your comment.
You are still every chance of winning but I think it is about time you gave Nostra and I a little respect. We inherited this team only 18 months ago and it was a dog's breakfast. People hinted at us tanking through the off-season and even laughed at us when we said we believed we had enough quality to push for finals. This won't occur only due to depth and injuries but the Giants are going ok.
Anyways, may the best team win. Giants are very competitive and capable of causing an upset on any given day.
I don't remember being on of those people, but whoever they were are actually correct, you guys are still lowest points scored by a fair bit and you will most likely be still at the bottom of the ladder even with a win this week. So when you said you were capable of making finals it probably was laughable, i don't see why a win this week would change that?
Well yea, technically I'm still "predicted" to win but most of the predictions are way off imo, so feel I'm quite a bit behind, Mummy vs the doggies too so that'll be like 50 :P
And again you show us none. It is a real shame to be honest as Nostra and I have been around for years and prob deserve a little.
All good. Each to their own.
Quote from: Rids on May 22, 2016, 11:10:40 AM
Quote from: iZander on May 22, 2016, 11:08:04 AM
Quote from: Rids on May 22, 2016, 11:00:07 AM
Quote from: iZander on May 22, 2016, 09:31:39 AM
Quote from: Rids on May 22, 2016, 12:57:08 AM
How quick things can change.... wonder if the Giants are still nothing to be worried about this week!
Quote from: iZander on April 19, 2016, 11:24:13 PM
Haha quick with the reply, 41 seconds :P
My next 6 or so matches are all tough ones except the giants although the way they looked this week they might be tougher then first thought ;P
hahaha, and what does the last part of that sentence say?
the problem with a young team is that they are very inconsistent, but if they all line up there big matches in one week then you can put in a decent score. Especially when 6 out of 7 of your players have scored there biggest score in the last 5 weeks and probably the year except i can't see further than that (probably ever). The 7th being Taylor Adams who is your proven Premo so still went respectable (thank god he didn't go his bigger score) On the other hand the gust of wind the Hurricanes have been this week have again been lead by none other than Joel Selwood, but in the wrong direction :( In other words, i think what i said was actually pretty fair but because its me you'll focus on 3 words. Happy to admit defeat this week, everyone gets what want (GoLions ;) ), Hurricanes get their first loss :( RIP undefeated :P
Wrong. It has nothing to do with you. It has everything to do with your comment.
You are still every chance of winning but I think it is about time you gave Nostra and I a little respect. We inherited this team only 18 months ago and it was a dog's breakfast. People hinted at us tanking through the off-season and even laughed at us when we said we believed we had enough quality to push for finals. This won't occur only due to depth and injuries but the Giants are going ok.
Anyways, may the best team win. Giants are very competitive and capable of causing an upset on any given day.
I don't remember being on of those people, but whoever they were are actually correct, you guys are still lowest points scored by a fair bit and you will most likely be still at the bottom of the ladder even with a win this week. So when you said you were capable of making finals it probably was laughable, i don't see why a win this week would change that?
Well yea, technically I'm still "predicted" to win but most of the predictions are way off imo, so feel I'm quite a bit behind, Mummy vs the doggies too so that'll be like 50 :P
And again you show us none. It is a real shame to be honest as Nostra and I have been around for years and prob deserve a little.
All good. Each to their own.
"paint whatever picture you like"
Lads, let's calm it down a little shall we?
No one can get the amount of shower I did at NDT. :P
Quote from: Torpedo10 on May 22, 2016, 11:36:08 AM
Lads, let's calm it down a little shall we?
No one can get the amount of shower I did at NDT. :P
Whats NDT? :P
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Quote from: iZander on May 22, 2016, 08:11:55 PM
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Well done Zander, top team beats the bottom team, kudos ;)
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Well done Zander, top team beats the bottom team, kudos ;)
Once under the rug, it stays under the rug ;)
Hoods 8)
Quote from: LF on May 22, 2016, 08:42:53 PM
Hoods 8)
Dodged a bullet here, Hoods are in some serious form :P
The last 2 weeks I thought we were gone and then pulled out a win. This week thought we were cruising to a comfortable win and then Heath bloody Shaw decides to have 36 kicks in a game :o :(
Nice win Breakers
And we Captained him as well which got us the win :D :D
Not quite enough though for highest individual score
Just doing final score adjustments now
Bunnies get 29 for Webster as OOP Ruck
Hawks get 41 for Lambert as OOP ruck
Leeches get 64 as Luke McDonald should come in instead of Weller to replace Tyson
Let me know if I've missed anything else :)
Dragons won UF knows nothing
Final match results!
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Damn, how about some of these matches!
Breakers with the HUGE upset over the Werewolves, although I did give them a slight chance after last week :P
Knights keep their season alive with a good win over the Dragons, who now really need a win to get back into the 8
Badgers do it comfortably over the Rams
Hoods top score against the Leeches, leaving them out of the 8 due to percentage! Oddly enough, the team keeping them out is the Leeches ;D
Giants almost get another huge upset for the round! So close to knocking off the Hurricanes, oh what could have been :(
Steins so close to defeating the Hawks! For a moment I thought they had the win, then realized Hawks still needed their OOP ruck added :P
Owls get over the Magic fairly easily, meaning the Magic will likely look to 2017. The Owls, however, are eyeing off a top 4 spot if they can get another win next week
Hedgies get a nice percentage boost, moving up to 7th on the ladder, Bunnies fall to 10th
Ladder after Round 9:
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I'm terrified of playing the Giants over the next few years. Their young guns they have recruited are insane. Another good draft pick this year as well as natural development, I'd say they'll be around the 8 next year and for a long time to come for sure.
Hedgies with a few on the trot now :)
Top 2 look settled at the moment with a 2 and 3 game break over the rest. Quite a logjam for the next 6 positions.
Everyone chasing the Hurricanes and as we have seen this week any team can beat any other wihen on. Giants will be scary in 2 years time though. Lack of depth at the moment costing them and this is being attended to.
Cheers lads! At least there is some recognition of what Nostra and I have done so far. Depth is the issue this year but next year the Giants will be much improved once again.