Hey all!
roo boys announced last night that he is stepping down from the Toronto Wolves; a team he has coached from the beginning, built himself and shaped over the past 4 years.
The WXVs has lost a great servant.
However, that means that a spot has finally opened up for another aspiring coach in the premium game that is WXVs.
Applications will close at Sunday Night of Round 22.
Now, attention all aspiring applicants!
WXVs is a fantastic community of quality characters, from the "confident" reigning premiership winner Holz to the brains trust at Cairo. We have been blessed this year with 18 teams actively participating, which you do find yourself naturally doing anyway, because Worlds is just a fun and addicting place to be a part of. As such, we saw only one occurrence this year of a team forgetting to submit there team on time (the last round... it was painful :P), and no mid-season departures.
But before I go on, ask yourself these questions. Am I active/passion enough to:
1) submit my team every week?
2) respond to votes?
3) trade?
IF you answered yes to all those questions, and think this is a place you'd love to be a part of, then be sure to apply in this thread, outlining:
1) Any experience. Whether it be at another XVs comp, or the degree of neglect in your real-life to focus in fantasy football :P
2) How you think you'd contribute to the community. For example, would you be keen to make club best & fairests, a fancy team board, engaging in the banter etc. as a lot of our current teams do.
3) What is Toronto's best XV in your opinion (see team below)? What general trade approach will you employ if you think necessary?
ANYONE can apply, whether you are relatively new to FF or even a current WXVs coach, but remember when you do your applications that all the Worlds coaches will be voting for you, and will be reading your applications. So make sure you get in every thing you want to say, but be careful of the TLDR glance (too long, didn't read).
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to either PM me or post here :)
Cheers all, and good luck!
EDIT:
Hey all again!
Another team; the Buenos Aires Armadillos, has decided to join the Toronto players in the wilderness. This now means that not only is there now two positions, but you now have the privilege of drafting a new team out of the former players of Toronto and Buenos Aires!
Pretty exciting ey?!
This also means, that with two new teams, means that the teams need new names, which will be decided by me and the current WXVs coaches in due course. Below you'll also see Buenos Aires' list.
/EDIT
Toronto Wolves List (ftr, the team finished 9th in 2015)
Scott Pendlebury
Ryan Griffen
Andrew Swallow
Ben Cunnington
Paddy Ryder
Jack Ziebell
Isaac Smith
Lachlan Henderson
James Kelly
Richard Douglas
Rhyce Shaw
Nathan Grima
Matthew Pavlich
Mitch Robinson
Clinton Young
Tom Hickey
Jack Crisp
Ciaran Sheehan
Matt Spangher
Leigh Adams
Jamie MacMillan
Cameron Pedersen
Kayne Turner
Sam Butler
Steven Morris
Aaron Hall
Mason Shaw
Daniel Merrett
Angus Litherland
Jack Leslie
Brendon Ah Chee
Will Maginness
Kane Mitchell
Alan Toovey
Henry Schade
Jack Hiscox
Zaine Cordy
Jack Osborn
Shaun Edwards
Jayden Short
Corey Adamson
Kurt Aylett
Josh Watts
Josh Hall
Sean Hurley
Jordan Foote
Buenos Aires List (ftr, the team finished 17th in 2015)
Troy Chaplin
Shaun Atley
Shane Biggs
Easton Wood
Taylor Adams
Bradley Hill
Matt Crouch
Mitch Wallis
Dennis Armfield
Jay Schulz
Lindsay Thomas
Tim Membrey
Ben Lennon
Lin Jong
Chris Newman
Tyson Goldsack
Justin Clarke
David Astbury
Xavier Richards
Tom Cutler
Dale Morris
Dean Terlich
Jackson Ramsay
Nathan Foley
Nicholas Graham
Jake Melksham
Ben Newton
Jonathan Freeman
Sean Lemmens
Michael Close
Liam Jones
Jake Neade
Jason Tutt
Rohan Bewick
Patrick Karnezis
Nathan Wilson
Angus Brayshaw
Jordan De Goey
Corey Ellis
Sam Durdin
Robin Nahas
Andrew Raines
John Butcher
Brett Goodes
Fraser Russell
Will be interesting to see the nominees!
Let's kick things off then, shall we?
I'm GoLions, but you can all call me GoLions. Been playing SC since 2008 IIRC, so got a bit of experience in that department. Usually finish top 5k, never anything really high though. Been an assistant at Karen since early last year or thereabouts, but I just can't sand it anymore. Other experience is coach of the Bradford Badgers in BXVs, and assistant to LF (EXVs) and Nige (AXVs).
What can I bring to the community? Bants, laughs, cakes made of rainbows and smiles. Recently ran Bradford's BnF which can be found here, (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99413.msg1663308.html#msg1663308) might look at making the team board a bit more fancy in the off-season.
Now, on to Toronto's Best XV...
DEF: Kelly, MacMillan, Butler, Merrett
MID: Pendles (C), Swallow (VC), Griffen, Cunnington
RUCK: Ryder
FWD: Ziebell, Robinson, Pavlich, Hall
UTIL: Smith, Douglas
EMG: Hickey, Henderson, Toovey
Or something like that anyway. And obviously pending DPP changes and all that.
I'd be looking to get fairly active in the trade period. Don't see myself as a great drafter so would want to trade most (if not all) of my picks. I can't really make any guarantees on my trade strategy, but I can guarantee you this; Holz will not be getting Pendles! Unless he gets me Rocky...
Would probably want another half decent defender at the very least though.
Well, I think that's everything. Remember, a vote for me is a vote not given to Nige.
Quote from: GoLions on August 21, 2015, 08:04:11 PM
but I can guarantee you this; Holz will not be getting Pendles!
maybe I dont need Pendles :P
can we have pendles?... :P
Quote from: GoLions on August 21, 2015, 08:04:11 PM
but I can guarantee you this; Holz will not be getting Pendles!
Well you've got my vote
ok time for me to apply
hi guys my name is kilbluff1985 many of my friends call me KB i have been playing SC for a handful of years usually finish in the top 5k i am a former co coach of Tokyo but Boomz and i parted ways due to different strategy opinions, former assistant at PNL and current assistant at Seoul and Australian Ales in AXV i also co coach Birmingham in BXV and coach Anaheim in AXVIII SC as you can see tons of experience
most of you know what i will bring to the competition after seeing me in other comps dedication, keenness, fun and banter and strategic endeavors
this is the part where i should name a best xv however i don't see the point because if i get the team you wont recognize it next year i see Toronto as a middle tier team which is only a bad thing because i don't see how it will improve to climb the ladder not enough quality youth so i would put it into a full rebuild i gave experience doing this with Birmingham and Anaheim both of these teams now seen as teams of the future just ask Jukes and Ringo
i'm confident trading for youth and even more confident with my drafting skills i feel like i am the right person to take this team to the next step and want to make rooboys proud of his old team
Holz also wont get Pendles from me
I like how im already get targeted by Toronto even before a coach is selected.
Come back RB I miss you already.
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 12:37:38 AM
I like how im already get targeted by Toronto even before a coach is selected.
Come back RB I miss you already.
your not being targeted the exact opposite you're being avoided
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 22, 2015, 12:38:52 AM
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 12:37:38 AM
I like how im already get targeted by Toronto even before a coach is selected.
Come back RB I miss you already.
your not being targeted the exact opposite you're being avoided
Targeted with pot shots.
Nice applications guys! :)
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 01:08:12 AM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 22, 2015, 12:38:52 AM
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 12:37:38 AM
I like how im already get targeted by Toronto even before a coach is selected.
Come back RB I miss you already.
your not being targeted the exact opposite you're being avoided
Targeted with pot shots.
#banter
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 12:37:38 AM
I like how im already get targeted by Toronto even before a coach is selected.
Come back RB I miss you already.
yeah but RB wouldn't give you pendles either
you need to go scouting for someone who will and get them to apply ;)....haha
Quote from: DazBurg on August 22, 2015, 08:30:42 AM
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 12:37:38 AM
I like how im already get targeted by Toronto even before a coach is selected.
Come back RB I miss you already.
yeah but RB wouldn't give you pendles either
you need to go scouting for someone who will and get them to apply ;)....haha
I dont actually want Pendles anymore. I reckon ill be overpaying.
Got Sloane Selwood Goldy and possibly xxxx as captain
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 10:32:14 AM
Quote from: DazBurg on August 22, 2015, 08:30:42 AM
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 12:37:38 AM
I like how im already get targeted by Toronto even before a coach is selected.
Come back RB I miss you already.
yeah but RB wouldn't give you pendles either
you need to go scouting for someone who will and get them to apply ;)....haha
I dont actually want Pendles anymore. I reckon ill be overpaying.
Got Sloane Selwood Goldy and possibly xxxx as captain
we will have pendles at PNL ;)
Quote from: DazBurg on August 22, 2015, 10:35:06 AM
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 10:32:14 AM
Quote from: DazBurg on August 22, 2015, 08:30:42 AM
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 12:37:38 AM
I like how im already get targeted by Toronto even before a coach is selected.
Come back RB I miss you already.
yeah but RB wouldn't give you pendles either
you need to go scouting for someone who will and get them to apply ;)....haha
I dont actually want Pendles anymore. I reckon ill be overpaying.
Got Sloane Selwood Goldy and possibly xxxx as captain
we will have pendles at PNL ;)
Nice that should probably push you to a Dublin grandfinal defeat instead of a prelim this year
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 10:37:01 AM
Quote from: DazBurg on August 22, 2015, 10:35:06 AM
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 10:32:14 AM
Quote from: DazBurg on August 22, 2015, 08:30:42 AM
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 12:37:38 AM
I like how im already get targeted by Toronto even before a coach is selected.
Come back RB I miss you already.
yeah but RB wouldn't give you pendles either
you need to go scouting for someone who will and get them to apply ;)....haha
I dont actually want Pendles anymore. I reckon ill be overpaying.
Got Sloane Selwood Goldy and possibly xxxx as captain
we will have pendles at PNL ;)
Nice that should probably push you to a Dublin grandfinal defeat instead of a prelim this year
LOL
Quote from: Holz on August 22, 2015, 10:32:14 AM
I dont actually want Pendles anymore. I reckon ill be overpaying.
Got Sloane Selwood Goldy and possibly xxxx as captain
That desperate for Zac Dawson and the glory that comes with him? Greedy barbie. :P
But yeah, two good applicants so far. Hopefully we get more.
Maybe another one of Karen's boys will jump ship ;).
Tempted to put my name down, but I'll be overseas for most of December and part of January, so probably better not to.
Quote from: DazBurg on August 22, 2015, 10:35:06 AM
we will have pendles at PNL ;)
would have to give up Shiel + Zerrett to get Pendles :P
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 22, 2015, 05:21:31 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on August 22, 2015, 10:35:06 AM
we will have pendles at PNL ;)
would have to give up Shiel + Zerrett to get Pendles :P
serious?
then keep him
willing to talk but no point going for a big mid and giving up 2 really good ones in return
just leaves us with less then we began with
Edit: still if elected come see me there are a couple we like ;)
Hi, my names Alexander but most people call me Zander. Im a keen AFL supporter and I love my fantasy football (all kinds). I’ve been using the Fanfooty forums for a few years now but only within the last year have I made an account and started using the forums. I log onto Fanfooty everyday without fail, most of the time I have no reason to, which is one of the reasons id love to get involved in worlds. I don’t have any experience with any of the XV competitions however I hear a lot about worlds from one of my mates and it sounds exactly like something id be into. I have no doubt that I’m active enough to fulfil the duties required.
Toronto’s best XV…
DEF: MacMillan, Kelly, Butler, Shaw
MID: Pendlebury (C), Swallow (VC), Griffin, Cunnington
RUCK: Ryder
FWD: Ziebell, Pavlich, Robinson, Hall
UTIL: Smith, Douglas
EMG: Hickey, Merrett, Henderson
Id almost certainly trade my draft picks, id probably aim to get some more youth into the team. Depending on DPP (griffin possible defender) I may look to improve the defense.
If i’ve missed anything or you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask :P
Quote from: iZander on August 22, 2015, 10:12:48 PM
...I hear a lot about worlds from one of my mates...
That'd be me!
You can most certainly trust me on this one, that Zander is perfectly suited to XVs. He has listened to me crap on about Worlds for the past 18 months, a few of those months 7 days a week, and he simply has the right mindset to be a coach. As such, he already has a good idea about how WXVs works, and I'd be able to (although I'd never need to... he has the type of busy life that he'd neglect to strength his team :P) ensure personally he is up to speed on everything Worlds.
^^ My letter of recommendation I guess!
wow purps where is my letter :P
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 22, 2015, 10:37:35 PM
wow purps where is my letter :P
(http://i58.tinypic.com/j0h36g.png)
:P
Seriously though, like the other applicants that have applied and most of those who will, you'll be great!
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 22, 2015, 10:35:14 PM
the type of busy life that he'd neglect to strength his team :P
Thanks purps, and yes i can most certainly see my "busy life" being neglected :P
Hey Alexander. I have a question. Can you explain to me how this works?
Quote from: iZander on August 22, 2015, 10:12:48 PM
Id almost certainly trade my draft picks, id probably aim to get some more youth into the team.
P.s. Griffen, not Griffin.
Quote from: meow meow on August 22, 2015, 10:51:07 PM
Hey Alexander. I have a question. Can you explain to me how this works?
Quote from: iZander on August 22, 2015, 10:12:48 PM
Id almost certainly trade my draft picks, id probably aim to get some more youth into the team.
P.s. Griffen, not Griffin.
Well, I couldn't say exactly but I guess what I meant by that is, id be trading in younger players. I'd be planning to play for many years into the future, so id like to make sure that I have adequate young players to build my team around. I couldn't go into much more detail than that without discussing trades ect. However i do also realise its important to maintain a good spread of players, as i plan to be competitive (win :P) every year!
As for draft pick, i feel that high draft picks can go either way and i much rather trade them to avoid the risk. Id likely use some of my later drafts though :P
Hope this answers your question?
Griffen, not griffin, noted!
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 22, 2015, 10:35:14 PM
Quote from: iZander on August 22, 2015, 10:12:48 PM
...I hear a lot about worlds from one of my mates...
That'd be me!
You can most certainly trust me on this one, that Zander is perfectly suited to XVs. He has listened to me crap on about Worlds for the past 18 months, a few of those months 7 days a week, and he simply has the right mindset to be a coach. As such, he already has a good idea about how WXVs works, and I'd be able to (although I'd never need to... he has the type of busy life that he'd neglect to strength his team :P) ensure personally he is up to speed on everything Worlds.
^^ My letter of recommendation I guess!
If he is learning from you he might be behind the eight ball.
Alexander if you want to learn from a good coach, im always here to answer questions.
Quote from: Holz on August 23, 2015, 12:49:30 AM
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 22, 2015, 10:35:14 PM
Quote from: iZander on August 22, 2015, 10:12:48 PM
...I hear a lot about worlds from one of my mates...
That'd be me!
You can most certainly trust me on this one, that Zander is perfectly suited to XVs. He has listened to me crap on about Worlds for the past 18 months, a few of those months 7 days a week, and he simply has the right mindset to be a coach. As such, he already has a good idea about how WXVs works, and I'd be able to (although I'd never need to... he has the type of busy life that he'd neglect to strength his team :P) ensure personally he is up to speed on everything Worlds.
^^ My letter of recommendation I guess!
If he is learning from you he might be behind the eight ball.
Alexander if you want to learn from a good coach, im always here to answer questions.
yeah ok but who does he contact to learn from a god coach?
Quote from: Holz on August 23, 2015, 12:49:30 AM
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 22, 2015, 10:35:14 PM
Quote from: iZander on August 22, 2015, 10:12:48 PM
...I hear a lot about worlds from one of my mates...
That'd be me!
You can most certainly trust me on this one, that Zander is perfectly suited to XVs. He has listened to me crap on about Worlds for the past 18 months, a few of those months 7 days a week, and he simply has the right mindset to be a coach. As such, he already has a good idea about how WXVs works, and I'd be able to (although I'd never need to... he has the type of busy life that he'd neglect to strength his team :P) ensure personally he is up to speed on everything Worlds.
^^ My letter of recommendation I guess!
If he is learning from you he might be behind the eight ball.
Alexander if you want to learn from a good coach, im always here to answer questions.
Hahaha, the banter is real :P thanks mate
Great applications so far guys, keep them coming :)
Can't help but notice Jack Crisp has been a bit stiff though, not being named in anyone's best XV!
Quote from: Holz on August 23, 2015, 12:49:30 AM
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 22, 2015, 10:35:14 PM
Quote from: iZander on August 22, 2015, 10:12:48 PM
...I hear a lot about worlds from one of my mates...
That'd be me!
You can most certainly trust me on this one, that Zander is perfectly suited to XVs. He has listened to me crap on about Worlds for the past 18 months, a few of those months 7 days a week, and he simply has the right mindset to be a coach. As such, he already has a good idea about how WXVs works, and I'd be able to (although I'd never need to... he has the type of busy life that he'd neglect to strength his team :P) ensure personally he is up to speed on everything Worlds.
^^ My letter of recommendation I guess!
If he is learning from you he might be behind the eight ball.
Alexander if you want to learn from a good coach, im always here to answer questions.
I'll remember these quotes for when I beat you next week Holz :P
(need to struggle past PNL first tho)
Quote from: roo boys! on August 23, 2015, 09:47:43 AM
Great applications so far guys, keep them coming :)
Can't help but notice Jack Crisp has been a bit stiff though, not being named in anyone's best XV!
I totally missed him when I was doing the best xv! He's definitely in haha
i just noticed my typo damn it
Added this bit in the OP
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 21, 2015, 11:36:12 AM
Hey all again!
Another team; the Buenos Aires Armadillos, has decided to join the Toronto players in the wilderness. This now means that not only is there now two positions, but you now have the privilege of drafting a new team out of the former players of Toronto and Buenos Aires!
Pretty exciting ey?!
This also means, that with two new teams, means that the teams need new names, which will be decided by me and the current WXVs coaches in due course.
Both Buenos Aires and Toronto's list is now in the OP :)
Any questions, feel free to ask here or PM me 8)
Quote from: meow meow on August 22, 2015, 10:51:07 PM
P.s. Griffen, not Griffin.
Hands off Griffin iZander! He's ours for now :P. Given, I'd trade him for Griffen any day :'(.
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 23, 2015, 09:54:06 AM
I'll remember these quotes for when I beat you next week Holz :P
(need to struggle past PNL first tho)
Well.... Guess that didn't go to plan Purps :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on August 26, 2015, 12:54:55 AM
Quote from: meow meow on August 22, 2015, 10:51:07 PM
P.s. Griffen, not Griffin.
Hands off Griffin iZander! He's ours for now :P. Given, I'd trade him for Griffen any day :'(.
Hahaha, i tried to sneak big Griffin into the mid, but you guys caught me out :P
Application for the Toronto Aires Armawolves
Name: ossie85 & Vinny
Sex: We're just friends
Desired Position: I said we're just friends!! Oh, co-coach of the Toronto Aires Armawolves
Previous Position: I've been around a bit (creator of XVs, coach of Seoul, couple of British teams, creator of the failed V League, creator of i5s, elxam Admin, former Worlds Admin, creator of one spawn with another on the way), and Vinny was the previous co-coach of the Buenos Aires Armadillos and several other XV competisions.
Why are you applying?: I've been wanting to through my hat in the ring as a coach of Worlds again for a while. But I've found myself not to have all that much time, and not much time for the off-season stuff like trading. Vinny, on the other hand, is very keen for all the off-season banter and trades, while doesn't have much time for the week to week naming of teams, etc. Turns out we're the perfect fit!
Armawolves strength: When merging a middle-of-the range team with a bottom 4 team, I strongly believe you have to be patient and build from the ground up. Some very exciting young talent, particularly from Buenos Aires, which I believe will serve as a huge basis for a successful franchise. Also Pendles.
Vinny! Please feel free to add anything to that :)
Quote from: ossie85 on August 26, 2015, 09:20:37 AM
Application for the Toronto Aires Armawolves
Name: ossie85 & Vinny
Sex: We're just friends
Desired Position: I said we're just friends!! Oh, co-coach of the Toronto Aires Armawolves
Previous Position: I've been around a bit (creator of XVs, coach of Seoul, couple of British teams, creator of the failed V League, creator of i5s, elxam Admin, former Worlds Admin, creator of one spawn with another on the way), and Vinny was the previous co-coach of the Buenos Aires Armadillos and several other XV competisions.
Why are you applying?: I've been wanting to through my hat in the ring as a coach of Worlds again for a while. But I've found myself not to have all that much time, and not much time for the off-season stuff like trading. Vinny, on the other hand, is very keen for all the off-season banter and trades, while doesn't have much time for the week to week naming of teams, etc. Turns out we're the perfect fit!
Armawolves strength: When merging a middle-of-the range team with a bottom 4 team, I strongly believe you have to be patient and build from the ground up. Some very exciting young talent, particularly from Buenos Aires, which I believe will serve as a huge basis for a successful franchise. Also Pendles.
Vinny! Please feel free to add anything to that :)
Thanks Os, looks pretty good.
All of you already know how much Ossie puts into this site and I feel that together we can build a pretty solid team that sets us up for the immediate future as well as long-term. Can promise an up to date team thread, full participation in trades, banter and discussion. I guess other than that, you guys know what I bring, up to you if you like it or not!
Change of plans, application will close this Sunday night. The vote PM will be sent out on Monday morning.
Do you still need another applicant?
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/2nksx2s.jpg)
(http://i61.tinypic.com/2qi2vma.jpg)
It’s no secret that the WXVs is considered the premier comp in XVs. 18 active coaches, innovative strategies, great atmosphere, unlimited trading, the list goes on. It’s definitely something that I would love to be a part of.
In the past I have been a bit hesitant to apply for a coaching position due to the fact that taking over an established team means I don’t really get that sense of ownership of the team, which is why drafting a side from scratch really appeals to me.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/14talcn.jpg)
I'm currently a head coach in the AXVs with the Bangladesh Bears, and am one of the original coaches since the competition was introduced in 2012. I drafted an older side with the aim of achieving short-term success, and it ended up paying off, as we were lucky enough to take home the first ever AXV Premiership in 2013, before going back-to-back in 2014. The run ended this year however when we were knocked out in the elimination final and a small rebuild will probably be on the cards for 2016.
(http://i59.tinypic.com/wkfcwk.jpg)
100% commitment, an up-to-date and tidy looking team thread, banter, willingness to do extra work to improve the comp in any way, and of course plenty of trade offers!
(http://i58.tinypic.com/ab41te.jpg)
If I were to be voted in as head coach, I'd be looking to go down the youth path seeing as I've already had experience with an older side in the AXVs. However, I'd still be trying to remain as competitive as possible and a top 8 finish in 2016 would be the main goal.
Thanks lads.
flower me if you guys want someone good give him the job now don't even bother voting for that spot.
The other one is close between all candidates though.
Far out, that looks awesome Ada.
flower me sideways, that's awesome man.
Why do you guys want to flower yourselves? :-X
On a side note, nice application Ada!
Quote from: PowerBug on August 27, 2015, 09:30:04 PM
flower me if you guys want someone good give him the job now don't even bother voting for that spot.
The other one is close between all candidates though.
Apparently the best XV coach, or so the voters say.
Haven't seen it personally (dont look at Asia)
Would love to see what the best coach can do. Dublin could be in trouble, if its true
That's... that's a strong application. :o
Love your photoshop skills Adamant. That looks amazing!
I am not for one second saying you don't deserve one of the positions, because you clearly have XV experience but I just hope that coaches don't automatically give you a position just because of your design skills. They're bloody awesome and I would love NY to have something even half as good as what you have just done here, but based on the some of the comments following your application I just think it's important to mention this, as it's not fair that the other applicants might not have a flashy looking application like yours and shouldn't be disadvantaged for that
As far as I am concerned all 5 applicants so far are worthy and will bring different things to the comp, so it's good to know that whatever 2 we chose, WXV is going to continue to have full participation moving forward and that's awesome
Again, I definitely don't want to come across as sounding like a bit of a downer, but I just got the feeling that 2 applicants now seem to be hugely favoured (and I am not saying I disagree with those 2) but I just wanted to make sure all 5 applicants were given a real opportunity and seriously considered
photoshops should be banned from applications
It will probably do more harm then good but I think Izander should definitely be considered. Im sure a new face would be great, someone who isn't involved in any other comp and can direct 100% focus on worlds. Sounds clued up and knowing purp im sure he has a great understanding of what is going on.
Always great to have a new fresh face around and Ill definitely be voting for him.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N5xWS4zK6Hc/Urw57N9rZvI/AAAAAAAAVpc/uTpyPbYDxZc/s1600/zander+luccioperca+world+record+biggest+fish+ever+caught+big+huge+fishes+records+largest+monster+fishing+giant+size+images+pictures+IGFA+lb+pound+ocean+sea+saltwater+freshwater+river+fisch.jpg)
I'd think most coaches would be smart enough to look past graphics anyway.
I'm assuming most will vote on either who had the best applications and who they most want to join the comp.
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 10:24:04 AM
It will probably do more harm then good but I think Izander should definitely be considered. Im sure a new face would be great, someone who isn't involved in any other comp and can direct 100% focus on worlds. Sounds clued up and knowing purp im sure he has a great understanding of what is going on.
Always great to have a new fresh face around and Ill definitely be voting for him.
I'm more inclined to vote for the best coach - someone who will make WXV even more competitive and keep it the most prestigious XV competition.
The new coaches should have to cut their teeth as an assistant somewhere first I reckon. Then you know what they can bring to the table in terms of engagement/banter etc and then they can be in line for a senior coach position.
Quote from: Memphistopheles on August 28, 2015, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 10:24:04 AM
It will probably do more harm then good but I think Izander should definitely be considered. Im sure a new face would be great, someone who isn't involved in any other comp and can direct 100% focus on worlds. Sounds clued up and knowing purp im sure he has a great understanding of what is going on.
Always great to have a new fresh face around and Ill definitely be voting for him.
I'm more inclined to vote for the best coach - someone who will make WXV even more competitive and keep it the most prestigious XV competition.
The new coaches should have to cut their teeth as an assistant somewhere first I reckon. Then you know what they can bring to the table in terms of engagement/banter etc and then they can be in line for a senior coach position.
Just a note, the new coach might be the best coach with the best banter.
its hard to judge an assistants work and even a coaches work. Adamant got the greatest coach in XV (not saying its not true) but drafted an old team.
the question is what makes a good coach?
Mexico staying top 4, 4 years in a row
Dublin 18 9 1 1?
Meow drafting a team to the top 4 with lots of young players.
Arguably if Dillos won 2 flags you could say they did a great job or a poor job to be where they are.
Banter (or any content such as stats) > a coach who can coach but does nothing more than name a team each week IMO. A bit of shower talking gives teams an identity. I bet y'all know who Shaun McKernan plays for in WXV but can the same said in the other competitions?
Quote from: meow meow on August 28, 2015, 03:50:46 PM
Banter (or any content such as stats) > a coach who can coach but does nothing more than name a team each week IMO. A bit of shower talking gives teams an identity. I bet y'all know who Shaun McKernan plays for in WXV but can the same said in the other competitions?
listen to Meow he has added alot to the comp without being a good coach. Its all about that banter.
We all can't be like Holz and do both.
Holz just wants an inexperienced coach at a team so he can win some more trades
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 03:58:53 PM
Quote from: meow meow on August 28, 2015, 03:50:46 PM
Banter (or any content such as stats) > a coach who can coach but does nothing more than name a team each week IMO. A bit of shower talking gives teams an identity. I bet y'all know who Shaun McKernan plays for in WXV but can the same said in the other competitions?
listen to Meow he has added alot to the comp without being a good coach. Its all about that banter.
We all can't be like Holz and do both.
Haha Holz. Making the CL final and WXV prelims with such a young side makes him a good coach.
Very impressed with his drafting coup last year as well. If I had my time again I probably would have tried to accrue as many top 30 picks in last year's draft as possible.
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 28, 2015, 07:12:57 PM
Holz just wants an inexperienced coach at a team so he can win some more trades
Quote from: Memphistopheles on August 28, 2015, 07:17:04 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 03:58:53 PM
Quote from: meow meow on August 28, 2015, 03:50:46 PM
Banter (or any content such as stats) > a coach who can coach but does nothing more than name a team each week IMO. A bit of shower talking gives teams an identity. I bet y'all know who Shaun McKernan plays for in WXV but can the same said in the other competitions?
listen to Meow he has added alot to the comp without being a good coach. Its all about that banter.
We all can't be like Holz and do both.
Haha Holz. Making the CL final and WXV prelims with such a young side makes him a good coach.
Very impressed with his drafting coup last year as well. If I had my time again I probably would have tried to accrue as many top 30 picks in last year's draft as possible.
I was joking I rate Meow as the second best coach in all of XV.
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 28, 2015, 07:12:57 PM
Holz just wants an inexperienced coach at a team so he can win some more trades
soo disrespectfull, to the guy who created Birmingham (which would have won the flag in the first year)
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 03:58:53 PM
Quote from: meow meow on August 28, 2015, 03:50:46 PM
Banter (or any content such as stats) > a coach who can coach but does nothing more than name a team each week IMO. A bit of shower talking gives teams an identity. I bet y'all know who Shaun McKernan plays for in WXV but can the same said in the other competitions?
listen to Meow he has added alot to the comp without being a good coach. Its all about that banter.
We all can't be like Holz and do both.
Pfft, your banter is below par at best.
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 28, 2015, 07:12:57 PM
Holz just wants an inexperienced coach at a team so he can win some more trades
soo disrespectfull, to the guy who created Birmingham (which would have won the flag in the first year)
lol now u trying to discredit me
Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2015, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 03:58:53 PM
Quote from: meow meow on August 28, 2015, 03:50:46 PM
Banter (or any content such as stats) > a coach who can coach but does nothing more than name a team each week IMO. A bit of shower talking gives teams an identity. I bet y'all know who Shaun McKernan plays for in WXV but can the same said in the other competitions?
listen to Meow he has added alot to the comp without being a good coach. Its all about that banter.
We all can't be like Holz and do both.
Pfft, your banter is below par at best.
it doesnt have to be when you can just back it up on the field.
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 28, 2015, 07:44:55 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 28, 2015, 07:12:57 PM
Holz just wants an inexperienced coach at a team so he can win some more trades
soo disrespectfull, to the guy who created Birmingham (which would have won the flag in the first year)
lol now u trying to discredit me
if you can take a shot at me, I can take a shot back. :P
everyone had to start from somewhere.
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 07:48:26 PM
Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2015, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 03:58:53 PM
Quote from: meow meow on August 28, 2015, 03:50:46 PM
Banter (or any content such as stats) > a coach who can coach but does nothing more than name a team each week IMO. A bit of shower talking gives teams an identity. I bet y'all know who Shaun McKernan plays for in WXV but can the same said in the other competitions?
listen to Meow he has added alot to the comp without being a good coach. Its all about that banter.
We all can't be like Holz and do both.
Pfft, your banter is below par at best.
it doesnt have to be when you can just back it up on the field.
So you admit that you can't do both? :P
Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2015, 07:49:38 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 07:48:26 PM
Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2015, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 03:58:53 PM
Quote from: meow meow on August 28, 2015, 03:50:46 PM
Banter (or any content such as stats) > a coach who can coach but does nothing more than name a team each week IMO. A bit of shower talking gives teams an identity. I bet y'all know who Shaun McKernan plays for in WXV but can the same said in the other competitions?
listen to Meow he has added alot to the comp without being a good coach. Its all about that banter.
We all can't be like Holz and do both.
Pfft, your banter is below par at best.
it doesnt have to be when you can just back it up on the field.
So you admit that you can't do both? :P
I said i dont need both, never said I didnt have both :P
just trying to be humble as usual.
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 07:50:23 PM
Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2015, 07:49:38 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 07:48:26 PM
Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2015, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 03:58:53 PM
Quote from: meow meow on August 28, 2015, 03:50:46 PM
Banter (or any content such as stats) > a coach who can coach but does nothing more than name a team each week IMO. A bit of shower talking gives teams an identity. I bet y'all know who Shaun McKernan plays for in WXV but can the same said in the other competitions?
listen to Meow he has added alot to the comp without being a good coach. Its all about that banter.
We all can't be like Holz and do both.
Pfft, your banter is below par at best.
it doesnt have to be when you can just back it up on the field.
So you admit that you can't do both? :P
I said i dont need both, never said I didnt have both :P
just trying to be humble as usual.
Sounds like you said you could do both ;)
Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2015, 07:51:06 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 07:50:23 PM
Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2015, 07:49:38 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 07:48:26 PM
Quote from: GoLions on August 28, 2015, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 03:58:53 PM
Quote from: meow meow on August 28, 2015, 03:50:46 PM
Banter (or any content such as stats) > a coach who can coach but does nothing more than name a team each week IMO. A bit of shower talking gives teams an identity. I bet y'all know who Shaun McKernan plays for in WXV but can the same said in the other competitions?
listen to Meow he has added alot to the comp without being a good coach. Its all about that banter.
We all can't be like Holz and do both.
Pfft, your banter is below par at best.
it doesnt have to be when you can just back it up on the field.
So you admit that you can't do both? :P
I said i dont need both, never said I didnt have both :P
just trying to be humble as usual.
Sounds like you said you could do both ;)
I think i could safely claim to be the guy with the most banter come his way. happy to hear of another.
its a vacant coaching role an almost half the discussion has been about Dublin
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 07:49:10 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 28, 2015, 07:44:55 PM
Quote from: Holz on August 28, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 28, 2015, 07:12:57 PM
Holz just wants an inexperienced coach at a team so he can win some more trades
soo disrespectfull, to the guy who created Birmingham (which would have won the flag in the first year)
lol now u trying to discredit me
if you can take a shot at me, I can take a shot back. :P
everyone had to start from somewhere.
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and now i have a team that will be a contender for 5 years + instead
we were bad this year but i have Rocky, Duncan, T Mitchell, B Crouch who all missed a huge chunk of the year
Out of curiosity, let's say with the 2 coaches who get elected, one really wants to coach Toronto and one really wants to coach the Dildos, would they be forced into doing the redraft still?
Quote from: GoLions on August 29, 2015, 03:25:53 PM
Out of curiosity, let's say with the 2 coaches who get elected, one really wants to coach Toronto and one really wants to coach the Dildos, would they be forced into doing the redraft still?
I would have assumed that coaches would have applied to coach one side or the other, especially given this was originally just for Toronto, though I'm sure at least one of the applicants wouldn't mind the challenge of taking on the Dillos team.
Quote from: Nige on August 29, 2015, 03:31:46 PM
Quote from: GoLions on August 29, 2015, 03:25:53 PM
Out of curiosity, let's say with the 2 coaches who get elected, one really wants to coach Toronto and one really wants to coach the Dildos, would they be forced into doing the redraft still?
I would have assumed that coaches would have applied to coach one side or the other, especially given this was originally just for Toronto, though I'm sure at least one of the applicants wouldn't mind the challenge of taking on the Dillos team.
Well, Dillos wasn't available when I applied :P
I'm more than happy to coach them though. Have some good youth there, which they'd lose with a redraft.
Yeah I don't understand why the teams are being re-drafted? And it happened before as well. What is the reason behind that move?
Quote from: PowerBug on August 29, 2015, 03:51:25 PM
Yeah I don't understand why the teams are being re-drafted? And it happened before as well. What is the reason behind that move?
First one was for league balance as São Paula were a very strong side - disbanding them help even the comp out. As for this re-draft, I'm not too sure..
I think the main reason is that people have more of an attatchment to their teams.
I guess if the two coaches were happy to accept each team as it was... I guess it'd be strange to force a redraft I suppose.
Also reckon we'll keep the team names as they are.
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 29, 2015, 09:05:10 PM
I guess if the two coaches were happy to accept each team as it was... I guess it'd be strange to force a redraft I suppose.
Also reckon we'll keep the team names as they are.
I was pretty happy with La Plata Armada.
maybe the new coach could make that their reserve team if they wanted too
Quote from: Holz on August 29, 2015, 09:07:08 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 29, 2015, 09:05:10 PM
I guess if the two coaches were happy to accept each team as it was... I guess it'd be strange to force a redraft I suppose.
Also reckon we'll keep the team names as they are.
I was pretty happy with La Plata Armada.
maybe the new coach could make that their reserve team if they wanted too
The Dillos don't have a reserve team name, so that sounds like a good idea.
I will throw my hat in the ring this evening after I finish work, but looking at Adamant's application and Purps' recommendation of iZander I'm kinda screwed anyway. :P
Quote from: Atto on August 30, 2015, 12:22:36 PM
I will throw my hat in the ring this evening after I finish work, but looking at Adamant's application and Purps' recommendation of iZander I'm kinda screwed anyway. :P
wow i see how it is bro :P
Hey guys, I'm Atto (btw I feel like it's week 1 term/semester 1 at a new school/uni haha)
I found the FanFooty Forums about a year ago when Memph suggested that I be his assistant coach of a team which is now called Bolvia Condors in the Americas XVIII DT competition. Within hours of making an account I was made senior coach of Dallas Coyotes instead. I am currently also the senior coach of the Swedish Metal in EXV, which is currently undergoing an intense rebuild program since Nails (the previous coach) gave me a team that belonged in a retirement village.
As you may have noticed, these are both DT competitions. This year just gone was my sixth year playing DT/Fantasy salary cap comps but I haven't touched any other format (I seldom play Fantasy Stadium this year). In 2016, I will be dropping salary cap competitions and will be focusing on keeper leagues and I also plan to expand my 'franchise' to other competitions such as SC.
I am generally pretty reliable with putting teams up weekly and I will be the same with B+Fs (this does not happen in the current competitions I play in) among other things that are required to do.
Thanks for your time to read this, Atto.
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 30, 2015, 12:32:48 PM
Quote from: Atto on August 30, 2015, 12:22:36 PM
I will throw my hat in the ring this evening after I finish work, but looking at Adamant's application and Purps' recommendation of iZander I'm kinda screwed anyway. :P
wow i see how it is bro :P
haha mate everyone's was good. Can't keep them all happy. :P
Glad you could get in Atto! Another fine candidate 8).
Going to be a tough decision picking the new coaches I've got to say :-X.
So applications are now closed right?
Hopefully we can vote and get 2 new coaches on board and then get that draft done asap so they can commence trade talks and starting building their brand
Applications are indeed closed!
We have:
GoLions (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,104688.msg1665212.html#msg1665212)
kilbluff1985 (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,104688.msg1665309.html#msg1665309)
iZander (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,104688.msg1665638.html#msg1665638)
ossie85/Vinny (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,104688.msg1667038.html#msg1667038)
Adamant (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,104688.msg1667437.html#msg1667437)
Atto (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,104688.msg1668866.html#msg1668866)
All seem damn fine applicants!
Right. I will send the vote out this morning. But this is the part you guys aren't going to like, but you're just going to have to trust me.
There is another coach considering their next move, but for reasons known to me and himself, can't make the decision until about this time next week. Seeing as this is a decision that shouldn't be rushed, I'm willing to wait until then as the involvement of his team in the redraft would be... handy. I'll just say this team made the top 6, just to give you a clue of the type of quality that might be involved.
We will decide on the two new coaches now, most certainly, but the redraft unfortunately won't happen this week. It's just the way it goes. This week should all be about the Awards Night on Wednesday and the Grand Final this week anyway. Obviously, if I get a decision before then, I'll open the redraft.
Sorry for the inconvenience, as I know this team MAY be disadvantaged with a late start till trades (which I'm considering postponing until the conclusion of the draft) and that current teams would like to get Pendles :P, but really, the inclusion of this team in the redraft would change things immensely.
Cheers all, and good luck applicants!
i'd be open to not announcing who gets a job until Sunday night or Monday morning
considering we closed applications a week earlier then planned it's a good compromise
respects all the events this week and gives the other coach time
8 votes down, 8 to go!
Kinda looks like a 4-horse race at the moment, but still early days!
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 31, 2015, 11:37:54 AM
Kinda looks like a 4-horse race at the moment, but still early days!
oh but wait, here comes iZander on the outside :P
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 31, 2015, 11:37:54 AM
8 votes down, 8 to go!
Kinda looks like a 4-horse race at the moment, but still early days!
no spoilers bro
6 more to go...
Crazy fast responses.
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 31, 2015, 12:43:44 PM
6 more to go...
Crazy fast responses.
Just how we roll in Worlds :)
Quote from: iZander on August 31, 2015, 11:53:09 AM
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 31, 2015, 11:37:54 AM
Kinda looks like a 4-horse race at the moment, but still early days!
oh but wait, here comes iZander on the outside :P
Atto still at the starting line. ;)
Just an idea..
Some are wanting the Clubs to stay the same and then there's having a re-draft to balance out the squads and give the Coach more a feeling of ownership.
How about you have a little of both. Two Coaches get given a Club, they select (let's say)ten players from their current line up.
Then the remaining pool of players get re drafted.
That way the core group of each club stays the same and the new Coaches can still personalise their squads to some degree?
Ada + throw a blanket over the rest!
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 31, 2015, 02:09:41 PM
Quote from: elephants on August 31, 2015, 02:05:50 PM
Ada + throw a blanket over the rest!
:'(
Truly reckon we have all incredible options. Can't go wrong really! :)
4 more to go...
im not getting my hopes up
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 31, 2015, 03:44:12 PM
im not getting my hopes up
Your eagerness in this thread and others recently hasn't gone unnoticed ;)
3 more...
so are u announcing as soon as all votes are in?
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 31, 2015, 07:59:07 PM
so are u announcing as soon as all votes are in?
I reckon yeah.
Seeing as the draft won't happen in a while, don't see this as being a major distraction to this weeks events.
Just 2 more votes to go!
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 31, 2015, 08:37:30 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 31, 2015, 07:59:07 PM
so are u announcing as soon as all votes are in?
I reckon yeah.
Seeing as the draft won't happen in a while, don't see this as being a major distraction to this weeks events.
Just 2 more votes to go!
Meh I'll vote in a few days then :-X
*suspense intensifies*
1 more! :o
And that's everyone! All within one day!
All, righty. I asked everyone to rank each candidate out of 10. A 10 ranking got you 10 points, 9 ranking 9 points etc.
The leading poll runner, accumulating 131 points, congratulations to...
ossie85 & Vinny
Following close behind, with 124 points, congratulations to...
Adamant
I won't say what the other coaches received, but the rest all got between 80-110 points, which goes to show how good each candidate was. As for GoLions, Atto, iZander & kilbluff, thank you very much for applying and I hope this isn't a deterrent for future applications, as I'm sure all of you would be worthy coaches.
Seeing as ossie85/vinny polled the most points, I'll leave it up to them whether they want to coach Toronto or Buenos Aires :)
Congrats guys!
Quote from: Purple 77 on August 31, 2015, 09:58:36 PM
And that's everyone! All within one day!
All, righty. I asked everyone to rank each candidate out of 10. A 10 ranking got you 10 points, 9 ranking 9 points etc.
The leading poll runner, accumulating 131 points, congratulations to...
ossie85 & Vinny
Following close behind, with 124 points, congratulations to...
Adamant
I won't say what the other coaches received, but the rest all got between 80-110 points, which goes to show how good each candidate was. As for GoLions, Atto, iZander & kilbluff, thank you very much for applying and I hope this isn't a deterrent for future applications, as I'm sure all of you would be worthy coaches.
Seeing as ossie85/vinny polled the most points, I'll leave it up to them whether they want to coach Toronto or Buenos Aires :)
No surprises here, congratz guys :P
Congrats guys, and hope to see the rest of the applicants around the competition in the future :)
Congrats oss/Vin and Ada!
congrats
now excuse me while i go be extra super duper salty in my corner
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on August 31, 2015, 10:10:28 PM
congrats
now excuse me while i go be extra super duper salty in my corner
Thanks guys, appreciate it. Plenty of worthy applicants this time around, I'm sure most of you will get a gig soon!
Quote from: Vinny on August 31, 2015, 10:14:29 PM
Thanks guys, appreciate it. Plenty of worthy applicants this time around, I'm sure most of you will get a gig soon!
only been waiting 3 years already :-X
Thanks everyone! commiserations to the guys who missed out.
I have a question. Why did Vinny resign and then re-apply immediately with Ossie? Wouldn't it have made more sense to just ask ossie to become a co-coach of BA with him and then you vote on that? Because it's very clear that as the teams are being re-drafted it was just a cop out to avoid being stuck with a shower team. There's no other way you can look at that (assuming that they either take Toronto or re-draft, if they stick with BA as it is then fair enough).
Haha you should read up on other discussions instead of dropping that accusation straight away man.
Quote from: Vinny on August 31, 2015, 10:51:35 PM
Haha you should read up on other discussions instead of dropping that accusation straight away man.
Can you explain it to me now? Because that's how I see it :) I remember you telling me you were struggling with time, so yeah makes sense you get someone to help you out. But to leave and re-enter knowing that you'll avoid being stuck with Buenos Aires is what seems fishy. So explain (or link me to the correct spot) and I'll retract my statement.
http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,88790.2850.html
Quote from: Vinny on August 31, 2015, 10:58:52 PM
http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,88790.2850.html
Hmmmm, alright. Still doesn't sit right with me but I can see where the decision has come from. Sorry. :)
Congrats guys, and bad luck to those who didn't get a gig this time around. Unfortunately there were always going to be a few disappointed applicants
Really happy to see Os back in Worlds as a competitor and not just admin now - felt deserving and clearly all the other coaches agreed. Also, Adamant I look forward to getting to know you because oddly enough our paths haven't crossed on FF til now :)
Welcome to Worlds Ada and welcome back Oss :D.
Quote from: Vinny on August 31, 2015, 10:14:29 PM
Thanks guys, appreciate it. Plenty of worthy applicants this time around, I'm sure most of you will get a gig soon!
thanks guys :) glad to be back
Vinny and I will keep Buenos Aires :)
NDT finals 2016.