TWO Vacancies have arrived.
Two original coaches, after 3 years, have resigned.
The Sao Paulo Pumas, and the Wellington Warriors.
What we have decided to do is combine the players for these squads (below), and retire these two teams. Replacing them will be the Rio de Janeiro Jaguars and the Christchurch Saints (Names can be changed, but have to be in Brazil and New Zealand, and can't be Sao Paulo or Wellington).
The two winning coaches will take turns choosing from the squad below. The coach voted the best gets pick 1, the next coach gets pick 2 and 3, the next coach gets 4 and 5, and so on....
You can choose to draft a draft pick! I.e. instead of taking a player with pick 21, you could choose International Draft pick 7.
IF you are interested, reply below, letting us know your experience and how you'd contribute to the greater community.
Ablett Gary jnr Gold Coast
Adams Taylor Collingwood
Armfield Dennis Carlton
Armstrong Tony Collingwood
Bewick Rohan Brisbane
Buntine Matthew Greater Western Sydney
Burgoyne Shaun Hawthorn
Byrnes Shannon Melbourne
Colyer Travis Essendon
Cripps Patrick Carlton
Crisp Jack Brisbane
Daw Majak North Melbourne
Dempster Sean St. Kilda
Downie Tom Greater Western Sydney
Ellis Xavier West Coast
Fantasia Orazio Essendon
Foley Nathan Richmond
Freeman Nathan Collingwood
Garner Taylor North Melbourne
Golby Mitch Brisbane
Graham Nicholas Carlton
Gunston Jack Hawthorn
*Hall Josh Gold Coast
Hannath Jack Fremantle
Hartlett Hamish Port Adelaide
Harwood Ryan Brisbane
Hayes Lenny St. Kilda
Herbert Louis Gold Coast
Hill Stephen Fremantle
Houli Bachar Richmond
Jacobs Ben North Melbourne
Jacobs Sam Adelaide
Jaksch Kristian Greater Western Sydney
Jetta Leroy Essendon
Jones Zak Sydney
*Kelly Jake Adelaide
Kennedy-Harris Jay Melbourne
Kersten Shane Geelong
*King Max Melbourne
Lester Ryan Brisbane
Lowden Luke Hawthorn
Martin Kyle Collingwood
McGuane Luke Brisbane
McIntosh Hamish Geelong
McMahon Scott North Melbourne
Minson Will Western Bulldogs
Morris Dale Western Bulldogs
Murphy Marc Carlton
Mzungu Tendai Fremantle
Nahas Robin North Melbourne
Neade Jake Port Adelaide
*Newton Ben Port Adelaide
O'Hanlon Brett Richmond
O'Rourke Jonathan Greater Western Sydney
Paparone Marco Brisbane
Patfull Joel Brisbane
Picken Liam Western Bulldogs
Polec Jared Port Adelaide
Porplyzia Jason Adelaide
Riley Aidan Melbourne
Roberton Dylan St. Kilda
Roughead Jarryd Hawthorn
*Schneider Adam St. Kilda
Shaw Sam Adelaide
Sicily James Hawthorn
Silvagni Alex Fremantle
Sloane Rory Adelaide
Smith Devon Greater Western Sydney
Smith Isaac Hawthorn
Smith Nick Sydney
Stringer Jake Western Bulldogs
Sumner Tim Gold Coast
Sylvia Colin Fremantle
*Taylor Jeremy Gold Coast
Taylor Lewis Brisbane
Thompson Rory Gold Coast
*Toohey James Geelong
Vince Bernie Melbourne
Walker Andrew Carlton
Walker Taylor Adelaide
Waters Beau West Coast
White Simon Carlton
Whitecross Brendan Hawthorn
Whitfield Lachie Greater Western Sydney
Wood Mason North Melbourne
Wright Matthew Adelaide
Yarran Chris Carlton
Zaharakis David Essendon
* Rookies, if selected, will go on your clubs Rookie List. You can promote them later if you like
International Draft
Picks 7, 10, 20, 24, 25, 36, 37, 43, 56, 74, 79, 92 [The two new teams will get picks at the end of each subsequent round]
Preseason Draft
Picks 4, 17, 22, 35
Rookie Draft
Picks 4, 17, 22, 35, 40, 53, 58, 71
This gives some information about how the competition works
http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,51596.msg682900.html#msg682900
Applications will close next 11:59pm Sunday 5th October.
Oz
Not a question that has anything to do with me but can ONE Co-Coach of a team apply for a position or do they have to be a Newbie?
Quote from: Torpedo10 on September 29, 2014, 10:28:15 AM
Not a question that has anything to do with me but can ONE Co-Coach of a team apply for a position or do they have to be a Newbie?
Any coach can apply - even a coach who wants to trade teams.
Quote from: ossie85 on September 29, 2014, 10:32:02 AM
Quote from: Torpedo10 on September 29, 2014, 10:28:15 AM
Not a question that has anything to do with me but can ONE Co-Coach of a team apply for a position or do they have to be a Newbie?
Any coach can apply - even a coach who wants to trade teams.
Good luck getting voted in though :P
Quote from: Jayman on September 29, 2014, 10:34:55 AM
Quote from: ossie85 on September 29, 2014, 10:32:02 AM
Quote from: Torpedo10 on September 29, 2014, 10:28:15 AM
Not a question that has anything to do with me but can ONE Co-Coach of a team apply for a position or do they have to be a Newbie?
Any coach can apply - even a coach who wants to trade teams.
Good luck getting voted in though :P
No need to be like that guys. If Torp would like the gig he should go for it.
Think they were talking more about a sole coach leaving his team to apply for another, not so much the co-coaches
Quote from: ossie85 on September 29, 2014, 11:13:14 AM
Think they were talking more about a sole coach leaving his team to apply for another, not so much the co-coaches
Well I did specify Co-Coaches. :-X
As I said, nothing to do with me. I have no interest in Sao Paulo.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on September 29, 2014, 10:52:31 AM
No need to be like that guys. If Torp would like the gig he should go for it.
Deleted your comment at the end? :P
Yeah I'll throw my name into the ring again. Had to give up FF for most of this year due to extreme family and personal issues that almost caused me to quit FF altogether and I thank the people who kept my long-term commitments going while that happened. I am an AXV coach and former Seoul Magpies co-coach and Liverpool Rams co-coach in terms off FF-site run leagues. To be really honest I was ore than happy to let those respective coaches take their teams on solo as I would much rather do the same thing. :) Good luck to anyone else too! If we get a flood of newbies, Id more than happily take my name out however.
~Koop.
i would like to apply to be head coach of Sao Paulo.
my previous and current XV Experience are as follows
WXV - Started off as an Assistant with PNL then got a job as Co-Coach at Tokyo with Boomz however decided to quit as we had different opinions on the direction we wanted to take the team and currently Assistant at Seoul Magpies
EXV - Assistant with 2014 Premieres Iceland Polar Bears
BXV - Co Coach with T Dog of Birmingham Dragons
AXV - Assistant for the Australian Ales
AXVIII SC - Coach of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks
my biggest strength i would say is my drafting actually putting some time and effort into each pick as i know even a late pick can turn into a gun player i give lots of time to my teams i always asses there needs and decided the best way forward i don't think anyone can question my dedication to my XV Teams
i really like Sao Paulo team and obviously not much needs to be done to it besides getting it under the cap but i do think they need another defender
the best XV i think would be (hope the WXV Player Lists & Draft Order thread is up to date)
D: Burgoyne, Houli, Walker, Harwood/Waters
M: Ablett (C), Sloane (VC), Hartlett, Zaharakis
R: S Jacobs
F: Roughy, Gunny, Smithy, Stringery
I/C: Polec, Minson
I thought we had to wait until it was definitely the position available? Im confused. ???
Quote from: KoopKicka on September 29, 2014, 02:56:00 PM
I thought we had to wait until it was definitely the position available? Im confused. ???
Nah, you can actually apply now.
I would like to apply for the job. Most of you already know what I bring to the competition.
Quote from: meow meow on September 29, 2014, 03:31:48 PM
I would like to apply for the job. Most of you already know what I bring to the competition.
sarcasm and misdirected anger :P
oh... a stalker like love for a gws parole
Quote from: SydneyRox on September 29, 2014, 03:51:33 PM
Quote from: meow meow on September 29, 2014, 03:31:48 PM
I would like to apply for the job. Most of you already know what I bring to the competition.
sarcasm and misdirected anger :P
oh... a stalker like love for a gws parole
I remember when it use to be a stalker-like love for Doggy players :'(.
#Meow4PM
Meow is a Draft genius, trade genius? Maybe not.
Guys, on topic please.
As for KB, certainly active enough for a XV coach! Graduated from HP's academy of assistant coaches :P.
I could coach dildos and poomas.
Once rivals, now friends.
#soundsgood
Right! We have two open positions now.....
FYI i'm happy to apply for either team in case we had to say so
Id prefer Wellington if that applies, Ill write something up in a minute.
Quote from: meow meow on September 29, 2014, 03:31:48 PM
I would like to apply for the job. Most of you already know what I bring to the competition.
I'd vote for meow then sell him Greene for all of Sao Paulo.
Quote from: elephants on September 30, 2014, 02:37:23 PM
Quote from: meow meow on September 29, 2014, 03:31:48 PM
I would like to apply for the job. Most of you already know what I bring to the competition.
I'd vote for meow then sell him Greene for all of Sao Paulo.
ROFL!! ;D
UPDATED
I would love to have a coaching role for either the Pumas or Warriors. I am currently an assistant coach for The Manilla Folders in AXV's and have done some research to help other owners out with trades and drafting etc. I understand that there is some talk about possibly retiring both teams all together and having a draft with the remaining players. I completely understand why this might happen but I think it would be a loss of Honey Badger and Pothead's hard work if their teams are not continued.
As I am just finishing uni, I have a lot of free time and can put lots of effort towards the team. Here are my opinions of the 2 teams:
Puma's Best XV if all fit:
BAC: S. Burgoyne [94.2], A. Walker [87.9], B. Houli [83.2], B. Waters [86.8](2013 Average)
MID: G. Ablett(C) [136.7], R. Sloane(VC) [114.8], H. Hartlett [97.3], D. Zaharakis [90.1]
RUC: S. Jacobs [115.4]
FOR: J. Roughead [95.8], D. Smith [91.2], J.Gunston [90.4], J. Stringer [69.3]
UTI: J. Polec [81.4], C. Masten [84.4]
Options for pumas:
W. Minson [93.3]
M. Wright [79.6]
S. Hill [96.1]
R. Harwood [83.2]
T. Adams [70.4]
Obviously this team is ready to challenge for the premiership once again next season. The Puma's have a great midfield, especially when Ablett is fit, consistent rucks and some backs with high ceilings. The forward line is also good but could use a bit more depth. The Puma's currently have pick 20 in the draft and might be looking to use it on a forward. There are also a few high averaging player who we could use a trade bait, but I wouldn't necessarily make major changes though as HB has done an excellent job with the squad and it's a real credit to him to be able to keep such a youthful squad up the top year after year. It would be an honour to keep his legacy going.
Warriors Best XV if all fit:
BAC: C. Yarran [82.7], S. Dempster [77.6], L. Picken [70.2], X. Ellis [67.3]
MID: M. Murphy [106.0], B. Vince [95.2], I. Smith [90.9], L. Whitfield [79.4]
RUC: H. McIntosh [83.8]
FOR: T. Walker [80.1], T. Colyer [75.2], J. Neade [65.4], C. Sylvla [38.3]
UTI: T. Mzungu [80.0], R. Lester [78.6]
Options for Warriors:
N. Foley [69.8]
M. Golby [58.6]
J. Patfull [69.6]
D. Morris [58.0]
R. Thompson [58.4]
N. Smith [70.8]
The Warrior's have a solid balance of old and young. If I were to take over this team I think it would be better to talk it one way though. I would take it towards the younger (as it looks as though Pot has already started doing this) and maybe trade out a couple of the veterans who might have a few years left, especially with club stalwart Lenny Hayes retiring. Although this team has been down the bottom since the WXV inception, there are still a fair few stars that you can build around in Skipper Marc Murphy (27yo), Yarran (23), Tex Walker (24) and Smith (25) - all have many years left. I would look to keep the main core of the squad while building around them with some fresh youth.
I don't know who that kid is, but he has my vote. ^
If you don't get a gig I want to surround myself with you in several XVs comps.
It's a bloody solid application and it's fantastic to see someone new apply. 8)
Quote from: Nails on September 30, 2014, 04:28:59 PM
I don't know who that kid is, but he has my vote. ^
If you don't get a gig I want to surround myself with you in several XVs comps.
Quote from: Nige on September 30, 2014, 04:30:20 PM
It's a bloody solid application and it's fantastic to see someone new apply. 8)
he can smash my box any day with applications like that.
Alright, so thats one team taken
Who wants the other ?
:P :P
Great application, and always good to see a new face applying for a coaching job!
Competition is really heating up :P
Quote from: meow meow on September 30, 2014, 04:37:31 PM
The "new kid" clearly didn't read the rules if he's applying to coach either the Pumas or Warriors. Lacks attention to detail.
LOL
Hardly a "new kid"
Levis has been around for over a year, just doesnt post heaps ;)
GL with the app Levis :)
I would like to apply for one of the coaching positions currently available in WXV, I realise now that my application to reclaim the Revs was premature but hopefully a fresh mindset will aid this attempt. After having taken a massive step back from fantasy football in general to focus on some silly thing, 'life' (whatever that is), things have calmed down majorly and I am stepping back into the fantasy realm slowly but surely.
As far as experience goes, I have just about as much as is possible on this site. I have been a FanFooty member for 6 years and counting and have been involved in the XVs competitions (admittedly on and off) since WXV's inception. I was the inaugural coach for the New York Revolution, and more recently have established the TEN10 league (http://ten10league.com) (forum (http://www.ten10league.com/forum/index.php)) with Phasir, as well as coaching the Bondi Royals in this league.
In the 2014 season I maintained a connection to the WXV league despite not having a head position by operating as an assistant for Boomz in Tokyo.
As far as my contribution to the league, I was one of the pioneers of the installation of graphical design into the WXV league, along with c4v3m4n and CF we equipped every team with logos and guernseys which added a new dimension to WXV. Should I return as a coach I would of course ensure my newly established team looked sparkly and impressive, as well as helping the other new team with the same thing (also happy to do this if I don't get the spot if I am contacted).
Aside from some periods on the sidelines, I have been an extremely active and amiable community member and would continue high activity on the trade table and in league discussions should I be chosen. I find the concept of drafting between the two lists very intriguing, and would love to participate.
This new set-up will demand new drafting strategies, and is a very unique situation. I anticipate that following this mini-draft large scale trading will have to be undertaken, as there will undoubtedly be unfavoured players that are forced onto the list. Without overextending and revealing potential draft strategies, the usual surplus of midfielders is particularly evident here, and spreading the all-around field excellence of the disbanded Pumas into the shallow talent pool of the Warriors will only inflate the value of D/R/F players beyond their usual mark up.
For what it's worth, my strong preference would be for the Brazilian team for thematic reasons, although as an applicant I'm probably not in a position to be choosing.
Happy to field any and all questions about my past or future intentions either here or via PM.
:)
Guys, keep it on topic. I'm cranky so don't get on my bad side this week :P.
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Cobras assistant eyes a top job
BREAKING: Cape Town Cobras assistant coach Memphistopheles has thrown his hat in to the ring for the two vacant positions in the Worlds XVs Competition in what club insiders are labeling a shock move.
Memphistopheles held a press conference this morning and Cobras HQ to announce his intention to apply for one of the WXV positions following a successful period as an assistant at Cape Town which saw the club secure a semi final berth this season.
"That taste of finals success has me keen to take on my own position as a head coach in the WXVs and so these coaching opportunities have come about at exactly the right time," he said.
"If you want a coach new to the XVs then I'm not the man for the job but if you want someone who will be super active, participate in discussions forums, keep an updated team thread, suggest potential new rules and be open to trading at all hours of the day then I am the person you want as part of this competition.
"I already suggested a potential rule change for the Worlds XVs competition with regards to OOP Rucks and while unsuccessful it was favoured by some and shows how keen I am to get involved in the community."
Memphistopheles said that those who knew him would that there won't be any waiting around in the initial team draft either.
"I will be wanting to get the drafting out of the way as soon as possible in order to get wheeling and dealing and improving my new team."
"I have extensive head coach experience already in the XVs competitions in the Asians at the Taiwan Dolphins and British at the Staines Steins - both positions I achieved after working my way up from being an assistant (at the Kathmandu Eskimos and Crosby Cruisers respectively).
"Now I have completed an apprenticeship at Cape Town I believe I am also ready to take the next step as a head coach in the Worlds XVs competition."
Cape Town's Head Coach My Chumps had a lengthy discussion with Memphistopheles last night where it was believed his coaching future was discussed.
My Chumps endorsed Memphistopheles for the top jobs although said he would his input at the Cobras - especially in the off-season where his trading and drafting experience came to the fore.
"I absolutely whole-heartedly appreciate the work you do and would still like you at the club, but I encourage you to apply for one of the jobs opening up," he told Cobras TV last night.
Memphistopheles said he would be in favour of the draft format to select his squad but said this wouldn't stop the side he choose from becoming a force in the World XVs competition in the near future.
"My goal if I get this team is to turn it in to a Top 4/Premiership contender as quickly as possible," he said.
"I will trade aggressively in the off-season with the goal of securing a Top 4 spot next year and a preliminary final berth. Anything less than this will be considered a disappointment."
He also provided the media with a copy of what he believed to be the best XVs for the Sao Paolo Pumas and Wellington Warriors for next season should the teams be kept intact and the draft idea not proceed. It is believed these team lists along with his thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of each side would also give the board an idea of his coaching credentials.
Sao Paolo PumasDefenders: Shaun Burgoyne, Andrew Walker, Bachar Houli, Beau Waters.
Midfielders: Gary Ablett (C), Rory Sloane, Hamish Hartlett, David Zaharakis
Rucks: Sam Jacobs (VC).
Forwards: Jarryd Roughead, Devon Smith, Jack Gunston, Matt Wright
Utilities: Will Minson, Stephen Hill.
Emergencies: Ryan Harwood, Chris Masten, Jake Stringer.
Team Direction: Any team with Gary Ablett Junior in their side is a genuine Premiership contender and the Sao Paolo Pumas are no different. Their Best XV is exceptionally strong with a couple of slight weaknesses.
The main one is D4 where an injury-prone Beau Waters, Ryan Harwood and Dylan Roberton are all battling for a spot. Bringing in another premium or consistent defender would be my first priority in case Waters' shoulder/elbow/body doesn't hold up and Harwood and Roberton don't develop as hoped.
The second area which could be improved is in the midfielder where the Pumas have good depth at M3/M4/U1/U2/E1 but are lacking a third real gun premium behind Ablett and Sloane. Trading some of these good depth players, who would be Best XV players at another club, for another out-and-out gun would be another priority.
The final area that could be improved is F4. While Matt Wright and Jake Stringer are quality players they are still developing and I feel one more genuine 90+ average forward would go a long way towards making the Pumas flag favourites in 2015.
Wellington WarriorsDefenders: Chris Yarran, Sean Dempster, Joel Patfull, Xavier Ellis
Midfielders: Marc Murphy (C), Bernie Vince (VC), Isaac Smith, Lachie Whitfield
Rucks: Hamish McIntosh
Forwards: Taylor Walker, Travis Colyer, Lewis Taylor, Jake Neade
Utilities: Tendai Mzungu, Ryan Lester.
Emergencies: Liam Picken, Nathan Foley, Jay Kennedy-Harris.
Team Direction: Wellington's team is an interesting one - while they do have some top-line talent in Marc Murphy, Taylor Walker, Isaac Smith and Bernie Vince and some gun youngsters in Lachie Whitfield, Lewis Taylor and Patrick Cripps there are a few glaring holes in their best XV.
There are a number of obvious areas which will need addressing in the off-season, the first of which is their forward line which is currently looking at having to start Jake Neade, Colin Sylvia, Jay Kennedy-Harris or Adam Schneider as F4. Having a second year player in Lewis Taylor as F3 and a guy who has only just cemented his spot in the Bombers team in Travis Colyer as F2 is not ideal either.
Picking up regular starting forward and a premium forward should be the priorities in the off-season for this club in my opinion.
Additionally their midfield which has been dealt a hammer blow with the retirement of club champion Lenny Hayes which leaves the team very short on depth. Finding a few replacements for him will be crucial to their chances of pushing for a finals spot in 2015.
The other area of concern is in the ruck where the only backups to the injury-prone Hamish McIntosh are the vastly inexperienced Jack Hannath, Tom Downie and Max King. Finding some support for McIntosh in this area either through the draft or trading is another crucial off-season job.
One area the team is strong in is defensive depth with Xavier Ellis, Liam Picken, Rory Thompson, Mitch Golby, Dale Morris, Nick Smith and perhaps Kristian Jaksch (if he finds new club) in the mix as D4/cover options. Trading a couple of these guys for some midfielders/forwards or a ruckman would be an ideal outcome.
10/10
Great applications!
Just a reminder, you aren't applying for either the Pumas or the Warriors. You are applying for one of two positions, and the winning 2 coaches will draft players from the former squads of Sao Paulo and Wellington.
This is going to be interesting.
Updated team thread memph? You won't get my vote with that shower
Very nice Memph
Quote from: ossie85 on October 01, 2014, 12:49:26 PM
Great applications!
Just a reminder, you aren't applying for either the Pumas or the Warriors. You are applying for one of two positions, and the winning 2 coaches will draft players from the former squads of Sao Paulo and Wellington.
I realise that - but how can we show that we know what we are talking about without talking about those clubs?
Someone could talk about which players they would take in the draft in what order but then if they did get the job they would be at a disadvantage to the other coach as they would have an idea of who they were going to to pick and could 'trump' them.
PS - I took the liberty of designing a Christchurch Saints logo based on the New Orleans Saints and Wellington's colours.
Yeah, assumed you knew the deal Memphis, but thought I'd give a general reminder :)
so how many applications we got so far?
Quote from: ossie85 on October 01, 2014, 12:49:26 PM
Just a reminder, you aren't applying for either the Pumas or the Warriors. You are applying for one of two positions, and the winning 2 coaches will draft players from the former squads of Sao Paulo and Wellington.
Exactly! Don't let these coaches win you over with their pointless wall of text! I could have rambled on about what I would do with the teams but it doesn't matter one iota since they're no longer in business.
I had written the most profound thing you'll ever read, then HP sabotaged my application. I have to deal with so much tyranny and oppression. It'd make the story of how Toby and I had to overcome such difficulties on the way to 5 successive premierships so much more inspiring. Do you want to rob people of being inspired, really?! Vote 1 meow meow and give hope, and make a difference to the lives of many.
Quote from: meow meow on October 01, 2014, 01:12:18 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on October 01, 2014, 12:49:26 PM
Just a reminder, you aren't applying for either the Pumas or the Warriors. You are applying for one of two positions, and the winning 2 coaches will draft players from the former squads of Sao Paulo and Wellington.
Exactly! Don't let these coaches win you over with their pointless wall of text! I could have rambled on about what I would do with the teams but it doesn't matter one iota since they're no longer in business.
I had written the most profound thing you'll ever read, then HP sabotaged my application. I have to deal with so much tyranny and oppression. It'd make the story of how Toby and I had to overcome such difficulties on the way to 5 successive premierships so much more inspiring. Do you want to rob people of being inspired, really?! Vote 1 meow meow and give hope, and make a difference to the lives of many.
Aaaahh...thats nice ;D
Told you guys. What a speech! #Meow4PM
Quote from: Memphistopheles on October 01, 2014, 12:19:28 PM
Any team with Gary Ablett Junior in their side is a genuine Premiership contender
If I may ask a question to this particular candidate... To my knowledge, the AXVs team you took over - the Taiwan Dolphins, also had GAJ yet he was traded out and they were turned into opposite of a premiership contender. Why did this happen and if you were to take over Rio or Christchurch and draft GAJ, would that team still be a premiership contender or would you take it the route of both your AXVs and BXVs teams?
Application was very good though, just like all the others thus far. Gonna be tough to choose, Memph's answer to my question could be defining! ;)
Quote from: Vinny on October 01, 2014, 01:23:10 PM
Told you guys. What a speech! #Meow4PM
Also this. 8) #meow4PM
Quote from: Nige on October 01, 2014, 01:45:14 PM
Quote from: Memphistopheles on October 01, 2014, 12:19:28 PM
Any team with Gary Ablett Junior in their side is a genuine Premiership contender
If I may ask a question to this particular candidate... To my knowledge, the AXVs team you took over - the Taiwan Dolphins, also had GAJ yet he was traded out and they were turned into opposite of a premiership contender. Why did this happen and if you were to take over Rio or Christchurch and draft GAJ, would that team still be a premiership contender or would you take it the route of both your AXVs and BXVs teams?
Application was very good though, just like all the others thus far. Gonna be tough to choose, Memph's answer to my question could be defining! ;)
Happy to take questions mate - thanks for asking it and if anyone else has any questions then feel free to ask them.
The reason I traded out Ablett in Asians was because after assessing the list once I took over I felt that in order for the team to become competitive long term the list needed a complete revamp.
In the end I was able to get Stephen Coniglio and Tom Boyd for Ablett (via a couple of trades) - one a future premium mid and club captain, the other a future gun forward in a competition which hands out 12 points for goals.
The reason I believe the list needed an overhaul is evident in my delistings last season. I chopped the following players due to them retiring or being delisted by their clubs or being 'spuds'.
Jared Brennan
Jason Blake
Brett Ebert
Joel Corey
Cameron Richardson
Nick Lower
Kyal Horsley
Alex Howson
Jack Osborn
Orren Stephensen
Leigh Osbourne
Alwyn Davey
Kyle Hardingham
Jason Porplyzia
This is 14 players - on the list due to poor drafting/trading from the previous owner of the club. None of them have excelled at another club since leave the Dolphins, justifying my decision. There will be another cull of players this off-season before I settle in to long term plans to build the club slowly up to get back to the finals.
The other team I coach in British XV competition (Staines Steins) was in a similar situation except without Ablett as an option to trade and get good players. The team finished dead last and was looking at a bleak future until grinpowderdiah and myself stepped in and revamped it in the off season.
With regards to whether I would trade Ablett in this team if I got him - I stated in my application above my goal with this team is to try and turn them in to Premiership contenders as quickly as possible.
I'd like to specifically do this as a different challenge to how I've approached the AXV and BXV teams as I believe there are the quality players in these two side to draft a team capable of challenging.
Quote from: Memphistopheles on October 01, 2014, 12:19:28 PM
Memphistopheles said he would be in favour of the draft format to select his squad but said this wouldn't stop the side he choose from becoming a force in the World XVs competition in the near future.
"My goal if I get this team is to turn it in to a Top 4/Premiership contender as quickly as possible," he said.
"I will trade aggressively in the off-season with the goal of securing a Top 4 spot next year and a preliminary final berth. Anything less than this will be considered a disappointment."
This means that Ablett, if I am able to draft him, will be staying to captain the side as he is the best player in the Worlds XVs competition (those Stynes Medals don't lie).
In the draft I will be taking the best available players at each pick (keeping positions in mind of course) and not looking too much at youth. I won't ignore the good youngsters or picks though because they could have good trade value to help me improve the side.
In order to be a contender I'd want to build a really good core of about 20 players (including a good back-up ruck, a solid def/fwd emergency and two good mid emergencies) and then have some depth players/kids to make up the rest of the list.
I'll be looking at players with potential for improvement who could become best XV or backup players more so than first/second year kids.
This is turning into a FTP election haha :P
Thank for the response mate. Noticed not too many applicants have really mentioned anything about the draft aspect and have instead applied for actual coaching roles of the teams. Your post gives some good insight on how you intend to draft should you be picked which is good to see.
Good luck. ;)
Wooo, go Memph.
Can vouch for him; he's been an amazing assistant and would make a terrific head coach.
Do not forget there is also a vacancy in British as well.
A vacancy has opened up in British xv's refer this topic.
http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99138.0.html
Quote from: Master Q on October 01, 2014, 02:27:26 PM
This is turning into a FTP election haha :P
The way it should be :P
I'll hold down whoever I want >:D.
But you know why it had to be removed mewtwo ;).
I would like to nominate myself to coach either the Rio de Janeiro Jaguars or the Christchurch Saints.
I have been associated with the XV's competitions for the last couple of years, starting at the Breakers (bxv) as an assistant, and have since joined Ringo as Co-Coach. I have been an assistant at the Folders in Asians or the last couple of years, and also the Dildos in this competition. A couple of months ago, I was made coach of the mighty Serbian Eagles (exv), and was made the inaugural coach of the Brisbane Flames in the Ten 10 Competitions. I was also involved in TX and V League while they lasted.
I wont talk too much about my draft strategy, as I don't want to give away a winning strategy, but I will say that it will involve drafting the best of all positions, for example, I see forwards as very valuable in this competition, due to the lack of premium forwards.
We have 7 applicants so far! Applications close tonight. I'd also remind people of this over here (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99138.0.html).....
Our Applicants
AFEV (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99101.msg1479109.html#msg1479109)
kilbluff1985 (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99101.msg1478260.html#msg1478260)
KoopKicka (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99101.msg1478228.html#msg1478228)
Levis43 (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99101.msg1479072.html#msg1479072)
Memphistopheles (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99101.msg1479414.html#msg1479414) and here (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99101.msg1479490.html#msg1479490)
meow meow (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99101.msg1478289.html#msg1478289) and here (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99101.msg1479129.html#msg1479129) and here (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99101.msg1479455.html#msg1479455)
nrich102 (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99101.msg1481020.html#msg1481020)
I draft good
My application wasn't really an application so I'll have a crack at it now.
So meow, why do you think you should be coach of one of the new WVX franchises?Experience at being a successful coach, entertainment and banter abilities, commitment.
Commitment? Didn't you already have 2 XV teams that you abandoned?Yes.
Care to elaborate?I gave grand final making Sweden up because I don't love the DT scoring system, and because I am a top bloke:
Quote from: meow meow on August 24, 2012, 03:19:57 PM
I've already told Holz that I would step down as head coach of the soon to be 2012 Euro champions the Swedish Metal at the end of the season to give someone else a go
As for Moscow I didn't think I could continue to coach at an appropriate level due to moving to a different country. My move was short lived due to a change of plans that revolve around family shower that I don't need to go into.
What about the deactivations, what's with that and how can coaches trust you not to leave AGAIN?I joined FF way back in 2010 under the username chadburger. During the initial WXV draft I logged in on a computer at my parents house that I hadn't used forever and was logged into the wrong account. I was going to delete that one but somehow managed to delete meow meow instead.
The second time was in protest to ossie85 deactivating. He does a ton of work and the competition would fail without him.
The third time was just because I was moving. Didn't really need to deactivate though I guess. I am here for the long haul now.
Tell us about your previous coaching experience?Like I said, I have been a member of the FF community since late 2010. I was a bit abrasive when I first joined but that's simply because people who knew less than me argued with me. Dusty averaged 111 from his first 6 games so suck it doges!
Anyone who has been involved in WXV for long enough knows that I built a quality list at Moscow, was more than a coach who just named a team every week, kept my team thread up to date and gave in depth information about the playing list.
As for EXV, a highly respected coach said it best:
Quote from: Ziplock on December 16, 2013, 07:26:24 PM
meow meow draft (imo) the best euros side... had a perfect balance of older high scorers with young developing players- its the reason why metal was so strong last year/ is so strong now- albeit, nails sacrificed a lot of that youth for immediate scoring potential.
If your application is successful, what would your plans be for the new team?A premiership in 3 years. Finals in year one, top 4 in year two, grand final in year three. I'm not here to be mediocre. I love the fact that there is a chance to draft each and every player on the initial list. If nothing else, I can draft a team that is competitive while having an eye on the future.
Anything else you'd like to say to the coaches and FF community in one final, desperate attempt to win them over?Vote for me or I'll steal your cat and put chewing gum in your hair.
Vote for me and i'll buy you a new cat and cut your hair
A vote for me is a vote for me
Can anyone vote ? ... if so where do you vote ?
Quote from: FOOTBALL FACTORY on October 05, 2014, 05:20:31 PM
Can anyone vote ? ... if so where do you vote ?
Only the current coaches of the other 16 WXVs teams vote.
Jokes on you, I have no cat :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 06, 2014, 12:04:43 AM
Jokes on you, I have no cat :P.
What do you think I am going to do with all the stolen cats? They're coming for your birds.
Vote for me if you didn't vote for m0nty in the elxam personality of the year :P
Having to score these applicants out of 10 is difficult
I think it would have been easier to just rank each one from 1 to 7 in order of preference
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 06, 2014, 11:56:50 AM
Having to score these applicants out of 10 is difficult
I think it would have been easier to just rank each one from 1 to 7 in order of preference
We've done similar things in the past, but have round ranking coaches from 1 to 7 doesn't give that good of an indication of how good an applicant is.
Quote from: ossie85 on October 06, 2014, 12:06:13 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 06, 2014, 11:56:50 AM
Having to score these applicants out of 10 is difficult
I think it would have been easier to just rank each one from 1 to 7 in order of preference
We've done similar things in the past, but have round ranking coaches from 1 to 7 doesn't give that good of an indication of how good an applicant is.
Makes sense :)
NY Votes lodged
Well done to all the applicants, and good luck!
6 of 16 votes already received, theoretically anyways game, but I'd call it a 4 horse race at this exceptionally early stage
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 06, 2014, 12:22:44 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on October 06, 2014, 12:06:13 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 06, 2014, 11:56:50 AM
Having to score these applicants out of 10 is difficult
I think it would have been easier to just rank each one from 1 to 7 in order of preference
We've done similar things in the past, but have round ranking coaches from 1 to 7 doesn't give that good of an indication of how good an applicant is.
Makes sense :)
NY Votes lodged
Well done to all the applicants, and good luck!
My voting goes 10 for my favourite
then 1, 1, 1 for meh, 2 for someone and 0 for someone else.
ez.
Quote from: Nails on October 06, 2014, 03:07:44 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 06, 2014, 12:22:44 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on October 06, 2014, 12:06:13 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 06, 2014, 11:56:50 AM
Having to score these applicants out of 10 is difficult
I think it would have been easier to just rank each one from 1 to 7 in order of preference
We've done similar things in the past, but have round ranking coaches from 1 to 7 doesn't give that good of an indication of how good an applicant is.
Makes sense :)
NY Votes lodged
Well done to all the applicants, and good luck!
My voting goes 10 for my favourite
then 1, 1, 1 for meh, 2 for someone and 0 for someone else.
ez.
Levis locked in. :P
Can only hope I grow hooves and become a horse..
Then there are very special people like Nails that skew the results with stupid voting :P
Special as in genius? It'll probably work and he'll probably get his man by doing it. :P
Or at the very least increase his chances significantly.
Douche-move though :P
Not for Levis it isn't. :P
Quote from: meow meow on October 06, 2014, 12:11:43 AM
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 06, 2014, 12:04:43 AM
Jokes on you, I have no cat :P.
What do you think I am going to do with all the stolen cats? They're coming for your birds.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. My birds get scared enough with people :(.
Nails is actually smart with that voting, means his actual first choice will get more votes from him than the rest, actually making a difference in the results rather than giving everybody 1 vote difference (which won't likely impact it much).
What an odd voting system. If Nails voted with a 10, a few 1's and a 0 and other coaches are voting with 8-10's, Nails' votes are worth up to 5 times as much as other coaches votes haha.
Quote from: meow meow on October 06, 2014, 05:43:19 PM
What an odd voting system. If Nails voted with a 10, a few 1's and a 0 and other coaches are voting with 8-10's, Nails' votes are worth up to 5 times as much as other coaches votes haha.
Nails isn't the only one to vote a similar way, same for all
5 coaches left to vote (Jayman, Hellopplz, MajorLazer/Nige, My Chumps and JBs-Hawks)
Nobody a mathematical certainty, but 1 coach is probably home and hosed barring a catastrophe in voting from the remaining 5, while the other spot is likely to be decided between 2 coaches who are currently too close to call.
Coaches 4 and 5 could sneak in with a miracle, but no hope for coaches 6 and 7 IMO
the suspense is killing me >:(
Quote from: ossie85 on October 07, 2014, 07:35:05 AM
5 coaches left to vote (Jayman, Hellopplz, MajorLazer/Nige, My Chumps and JBs-Hawks)
Nobody a mathematical certainty, but 1 coach is probably home and hosed barring a catastrophe in voting from the remaining 5, while the other spot is likely to be decided between 2 coaches who are currently too close to call.
Coaches 4 and 5 could sneak in with a miracle, but no hope for coaches 6 and 7 IMO
I sent you the votes yesterday?
Whoops, so you did. And so did My Chumps.
3 to go!
Quote from: ossie85 on October 07, 2014, 09:24:11 AM
Whoops, so you did. And so did My Chumps.
3 to go!
Haha all good, I would have sent them in the morning but was actually paying attention in class for once. :P
And now Jay has
Only HP and JB to go...
ALMOST can confirm 1 coach
(http://i59.tinypic.com/kf33a8.jpg)
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on October 07, 2014, 09:38:06 AM
(http://i59.tinypic.com/kf33a8.jpg)
Think JB's on his end of season footy trip and Bunny's probably not even awake... or probably just busy. :P
was more directed at Ossie to reveal the most likely coach ;)
Jbs still been online off and on though
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on October 07, 2014, 09:42:53 AM
was more directed at Ossie to reveal the most likely coach ;)
Jbs still been online off and on though
Oh haha, was just having a guess as to why they haven't voted. :P
And now only Hellopplz to vote!
We have ONE winner for sure, with and 2 others fighting for the last spot.
Quote from: Nige on October 07, 2014, 09:41:27 AM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on October 07, 2014, 09:38:06 AM
(http://i59.tinypic.com/kf33a8.jpg)
Think JB's on his end of season footy trip and Bunny's probably not even awake... or probably just busy. :P
Back now and have voted. Also banned from the nightclub in Mildura :P
lol good form jbs the way a footy trip should be
The applicants must be nervous.
I'm pretty interested to see whether our votes and thoughts were shared by our fellow coaches. :P
Quote from: Nige on October 07, 2014, 10:27:01 AM
The applicants must be nervous.
I'm pretty interested to see whether our votes and thoughts were shared by our fellow coaches. :P
this thing is keeping me awake lol :'(
I'll announce full results, and some Admin feedback soon. HP assures me he is voting 'now'
Ok, so I've listed the average score of each Applicant, the median score (basicaly the middle point score) and the percentage of coaches that rated each applicant as positive (greater than 5 out of 10).
Results
Summary! Levis43 and meow meow are the 2 new World XV Coaches. Levis43 gets pick 1 and the choice of which team he wants (Rio de Janeiro or Christchurch). Encourage both of them to arrange a time to do drafting, best way forwards. Congrats!
1. Levis43, Average of 7.50, Median 8.00, 88% Positive Rating
Admin feedback: An impressive first outing, people liked the fresh blood and importantly had nothing negative to say.
2. meow meow, Average of 7.16, Median 8.00, 81% Positive Rating
Admin feedback: Coaching ability praised! Likeability... maybe not so much. Moscow's former coach back in the game.
3. Memphistopheles, Average of 6.56, Median 6.50, 69% Positive Rating
Admin feedback: Very strong candidate, who only just missed out in the end. Would be surprised if not a coach in the near future.
4. AFEV, Average of 6.16, Median 7.00, 69% Positive Rating
Admin feedback: Very highly regarded, but it was clear amongst some coaches that past history still impacted the application. But I think time will erase that bad feeling.
5. kilbluff1985, Average of 5.81, Median 6.00, 69% Positive Rating
Admin feedback: A lot fo strong support for kb, and I'd expect him to be near the top in future applications, just a bit too soon after resigning from Tokyo.
6. KoopKicka, Average of 4.16, Median 4.00, 31% Positive Rating
Admin feedback: Limited support across the board, my guess would be need to be more active
7. nrich102, Average of 4.13, Median 4.50, 38% Positive Rating
Admin feedback: Strong support from some, but next to nothing from a lot.
:'(
Congrats guys.
Unlucky KB, thought you were a good chance.
Congrats boys, very worthy coaches!
Congrats Levis and meow!
I was awake at 9:30 Thank you very much :P. Going Out Today so was tempted to vote tonight to make things more suspenseful!
Congrats to new coaches
Congratulations Levis and Mewtwo! Hopefully you guys go well in the new job and will be interesting with mewtwo back :P.
Thanks to everyone who voted for me. I'll be taking over the Rio de Janerio Jaguars and I will be taking pick 1 tonight at around 6:30 ff time.
Congrats to Levis and meow! Well deserved boys, two stellar applications. 8)
Congrats guys, well done ;D
Congratulations to the two new Worlds coaches.
Back to behind the scenes at Cape Town I go (that's code for come talk trades with me Meow and Levi :P)
Well done fellas, super deserving!
LEVIS! GET AROUND HIM BOYS
Good work you two! :)
Congrats Levis43
Thankyou to all the coaches for allowing me back into WXV
Commiserations to the coaches who missed out
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on October 07, 2014, 10:05:12 AM
Quote from: Nige on October 07, 2014, 09:41:27 AM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on October 07, 2014, 09:38:06 AM
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Think JB's on his end of season footy trip and Bunny's probably not even awake... or probably just busy. :P
Back now and have voted. Also banned from the nightclub in Mildura :P
hey you were in Nosta, BP and i area :P
Edit:btw congrats levi and meow :)
Congrats Levi and Meow, encourage the guys who missed out to apply again in the future, all quality coaches!
Quote from: The BeDazzler on October 07, 2014, 04:31:37 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on October 07, 2014, 10:05:12 AM
Quote from: Nige on October 07, 2014, 09:41:27 AM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on October 07, 2014, 09:38:06 AM
(http://i59.tinypic.com/kf33a8.jpg)
Think JB's on his end of season footy trip and Bunny's probably not even awake... or probably just busy. :P
Back now and have voted. Also banned from the nightclub in Mildura :P
hey you were in Nosta, BP and i area :P
Edit:btw congrats levi and meow :)
Haha well im no longer allowed in Doms :P
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on October 07, 2014, 05:13:08 PM
Quote from: The BeDazzler on October 07, 2014, 04:31:37 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on October 07, 2014, 10:05:12 AM
Quote from: Nige on October 07, 2014, 09:41:27 AM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on October 07, 2014, 09:38:06 AM
(http://i59.tinypic.com/kf33a8.jpg)
Think JB's on his end of season footy trip and Bunny's probably not even awake... or probably just busy. :P
Back now and have voted. Also banned from the nightclub in Mildura :P
hey you were in Nosta, BP and i area :P
Edit:btw congrats levi and meow :)
Haha well im no longer allowed in Doms :P
lol what did you do?
Congrats levi and meow. I hope you take care of those Jaguars levi, they will be the team I will be keeping an eye on ;)
Congrats boys, lets get tradin' ;)
Congratulations to Levis and MM (the prodigal son returns :P). :)
Quote from: AFEV on October 07, 2014, 09:59:14 PM
Congratulations to Levis and MM (the prodigal son returns :P). :)
Always an assistant coaching role waiting if you want to fine tune your craft at the only WXV club to use moose as tackling bags at training.
Quote from: roo boys! on October 07, 2014, 10:14:54 PM
Quote from: AFEV on October 07, 2014, 09:59:14 PM
Congratulations to Levis and MM (the prodigal son returns :P). :)
Always an assistant coaching role waiting if you want to fine tune your craft at the only WXV club to use moose as tackling bags at training.
That's no way to treat your national treasure. :o
I'm technically with Tokyo at the moment, mind you I'm not sure how much Boomzie needs me. :P
Quote from: AFEV on October 07, 2014, 10:20:34 PM
Quote from: roo boys! on October 07, 2014, 10:14:54 PM
Quote from: AFEV on October 07, 2014, 09:59:14 PM
Congratulations to Levis and MM (the prodigal son returns :P). :)
Always an assistant coaching role waiting if you want to fine tune your craft at the only WXV club to use moose as tackling bags at training.
That's no way to treat your national treasure. :o
I'm technically with Tokyo at the moment, mind you I'm not sure how much Boomzie needs me. :P
Would've been pretty cool if we'd recovered 2 original coaches but I'm sure you'll get another shot Ax! Levis creating a pretty sweet team though. :)