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Welcome to the official page of the new Asian franchise known as the Turkish Gazelles. Below you will find all our team information from players to stadiums to recent drafts and our weekly results. We would like all of our fans to get around and sign up for the 2013 season as we believe that we can make a run for the top and win the inaugural Asian 15s grand final.
The Turkish Gazelle would like to announce that the official home ground for the 2013 season would be the 70,000 seater "Türk Telekom Arena" Many would recognise this stadium as the home ground of the famous Turkish soccer team Galatasaray, The President of Galatasaray Ünal Aysal is proud to welcome the new football club. Unal said it would be tough for the groundsman to keep up the soccer/afl stadium but has promised to cut down on home matches if it means the Gazelles can excel in the Asian competition. The Turkish Gazelle has a contract with the Türk Telekom Arena for 2 seasons
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Locker rooms
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Team:
Captain - Jobe Watson
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SENIOR LIST
1. Jobe Watson
2. David Mundy
3. Ivan Maric
4. Michael Hurley
5. Mark Baguley
6. Paul Chapman
7. Luke Ball
8. Mitchell Duncan
9. Leigh Adams
10. Nathan Grima
11. Ben Cunnington
12. Brad Sewell
13. Tom Mitchell
14. Dean Cox
15. Brandon Ellis
16. Josh Thomas
17. Arryn Siposs
18. Sam Fisher
19. Adam Goodes
20. Josh Kennedy
21. Matthew Shaw
22. Jed Anderson
23. Easton Wood
24. Lewis Stevenson
25. Aiden Riley
26. Josh Mellington
27. Liam McBean
28. Andrew Raines
29. Nick Maxwell
30. Brent Renouf
31. Brendon Ah Chee
32. Jack Viney
33. Fletcher Roberts
34. Johnathan Simpkin
35. Matthew Stokes
36. Beau Maister
37. VACANT
38. VACANT
39. VACANT
40. VACANT
Rookie List
1. Mitchell Clisby
2. Dane Rampe
3. Lincoln McCarhty
4. Cameron Delaney
5. Matthew Taberner
6. Adam Oxley
Draft picks:
National Draft: 41, 42, 43, 44, 52 (upgrade Dane Rampe) 67 (upgrade Mitchell Clisby), 90 (Invalid)
Rookie Draft: 10, 42, 52, 90
Fixture and Results for the 2013 AXV Season.
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The Turkish Gazelles will don this guernsey in there first year in the AXV
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Starting 15
Defence
Nathan Grima, Sam Fisher, Mark Baguely, Matthew Shaw
(Easton Wood, Nick Maxwell, Lewis Stevenson, Mitch Clisby, Adam Oxley, Cameron Delaney, Dane Rampe)
Midfield
Jobe Watson, Josh Kennedy, David Mundy, Mitch Duncan, Matthew Stokes, Brandon Ellis,
(Tom Mitchell, Josh Thomas, Brad Sewell, Luke Ball, Ben Cunnington, Jed Anderson, Jack Viney, Jonathan Simpkin, Aiden Riley, Andrew Raines)
Rucks
Ivan Maric
(Brent Renouf, Liam McBean)
Forwards
Paul Chapman, Leigh Adams, Dean Cox, Michael Hurley
(Beau Maister, Adam Goodes, Arryn Siposs, Josh Mellington, Brandon Ah Chee, Matthew Taberner, Lincoln McCarthy, Fletcher Roberts,)
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Breaking News!
The AXV draft kicked of earlier today and all eyes were on the Turkish Gazelles who had pick 8, Many rumours and speculation was put forth over who the Gazelles would take after discussing it with the board and sifting through hundreds of names we finally came to a decision and drafted Jobe Watson.
Jobe graduated from Xaiver College and played football for the Sandringham Dragons in the 2001 TAC Cup, After spending just under 10 years on the Essendon primary list he has now relocated to Turkey at the ripe old age of 27 and will be welcome down at the Gazelles. Jobe has been granted captaincy duties throughout the 2013 AXV season, Though we believe our team will consist of many leaders and many weekly captain choices we hope our number 1 draft pick can fill the void most weeks. Jobe had a few words to say after joining the Gazelles.
Jobe Watson: Being here at the Gazelles is great the coaching staff is brilliant and our stadium is one of the best in the world, I hope i can prove myself to not only the fans but to our coach Noz who believed in me, After have a good 2012 season hopefully i can carry that over to the 2013 season and provide a pivotal role in my clubs success. Individual honours is not what I'm after but being named the first ever captain of the Gazelles is something special.
The team gets stronger
First Jobe Watson now Matthew Boyd, Boyd joins the Gazelles with pick 25 in the 2nd round with Boyd's massive season averaging an impressive 147 points many people thought he would go in the first round. The Gazelles coaching panel are thrilled for him to have sneaked up to them the board have releassed a statement regarding their latest pick.
Board: We are thrilled to have Matthew Boyd joining our ranks hopefully he can have a massive season and continue to pump them big numbers out week in week out.
More draft news to follow
how many years did you give boyd on his new contract noz
Quote from: picker_man on August 30, 2012, 07:40:48 PM
how many years did you give boyd on his new contract noz
Contracts will be finalised at the end of the draft, Though they have been drafted contracts have not been drawn up yet.
Quote from: Noz on August 30, 2012, 07:48:29 PM
Quote from: picker_man on August 30, 2012, 07:40:48 PM
how many years did you give boyd on his new contract noz
Contracts will be finalised at the end of the draft, Though they have been drafted contracts have not been drawn up yet.
nice diplomatic awnser. i traded him in british so was just wondering :)
Quote from: picker_man on August 30, 2012, 07:52:22 PM
Quote from: Noz on August 30, 2012, 07:48:29 PM
Quote from: picker_man on August 30, 2012, 07:40:48 PM
how many years did you give boyd on his new contract noz
Contracts will be finalised at the end of the draft, Though they have been drafted contracts have not been drawn up yet.
nice diplomatic awnser. i traded him in british so was just wondering :)
Well we are a diplomatic country :)
As to your trade queries we are only in the 2nd round i don't think trading would suit anyone right now.
Quote from: Noz on August 30, 2012, 08:21:31 PM
Quote from: picker_man on August 30, 2012, 07:52:22 PM
Quote from: Noz on August 30, 2012, 07:48:29 PM
Quote from: picker_man on August 30, 2012, 07:40:48 PM
how many years did you give boyd on his new contract noz
Contracts will be finalised at the end of the draft, Though they have been drafted contracts have not been drawn up yet.
nice diplomatic awnser. i traded him in british so was just wondering :)
Well we are a diplomatic country :)
As to your trade queries we are only in the 2nd round i don't think trading would suit anyone right now.
haha i dnt want to trade him in, just wondering if you though he would go past next year.
Quote from: picker_man on August 30, 2012, 08:28:37 PM
Quote from: Noz on August 30, 2012, 08:21:31 PM
Quote from: picker_man on August 30, 2012, 07:52:22 PM
Quote from: Noz on August 30, 2012, 07:48:29 PM
Quote from: picker_man on August 30, 2012, 07:40:48 PM
how many years did you give boyd on his new contract noz
Contracts will be finalised at the end of the draft, Though they have been drafted contracts have not been drawn up yet.
nice diplomatic awnser. i traded him in british so was just wondering :)
Well we are a diplomatic country :)
As to your trade queries we are only in the 2nd round i don't think trading would suit anyone right now.
haha i dnt want to trade him in, just wondering if you though he would go past next year.
Oh haha well yes i do he turned 30 this week and still has another 2-3 years left in him.
Over night the Gazelles grew a Mullet
Big Ivan Maric becomes our third selection and qualifies for our number 1 ruck position. Hopefully Ivan can keep his flawless Mullet and terrifying death stares for many years to come.
Any one wants a chance to be apart of history as part of the first ever coaching panel for the 2013 Premierships Turkish Gazelles, After a Assistant Coach and a Draft Consultant.
cant wait for your press conference Noz haha, hope you get atleast 2 questions asked cause then you'll beat BB lol :P
Quote from: picker_man on September 08, 2012, 12:14:50 AM
cant wait for your press conference Noz haha, hope you get atleast 2 questions asked cause then you'll beat BB lol :P
Haha well the major Turkish newspaper companies are all coming and major newspapers from around the world are all making their way to Turkey tonight, We are expecting a turnout of 20,000 news reporters so we need questions.
Quote from: Noz on September 08, 2012, 12:16:56 AM
Quote from: picker_man on September 08, 2012, 12:14:50 AM
cant wait for your press conference Noz haha, hope you get atleast 2 questions asked cause then you'll beat BB lol :P
Haha well the major Turkish newspaper companies are all coming and major newspapers from around the world are all making their way to Turkey tonight, We are expecting a turnout of 20,000 news reporters so we need questions.
lol ;D
Ok i'll help out :) describe how a gazelle intimidates things..... lol
Bookies have opened up a early best and fairest odds
Jobe Watson - $3.50
Matthew Boyd - $3.50
Brad Sewell - $ 5
Luke Ball - $7
Ivan Maric - $12
Heath Shaw - $12
Mitchell Duncan - $14
Paul Chapman - $14.50
Ben Cunnington - 18.50
Other - $25
I will have $10 billion on Watson to win.
Also my question for the press conference later is:
Obviously the club is tilting towards being strong premiership contenders next year. What is your long term plan after that and do you believe that you can continue to be a successful club afterwards with guns like Watson, Boyd, Sewell, Ball and Chapman all in their very senior years?
Bet taken and question submitted.
Turkish Gazelle Press Conference
Live from outside the Türk Telekom Arena thousands of reporters from around the globe have come to see the first ever press conference of the AXV newest franchise team the Turkish Gazelle head coach Noz has been introduced by our clubs CEO and will be joined by the Gazelles number 1 draft pick along with our inaugural captain Jobe Watson and running defender Heath Shaw.
Noz: Before we start this conference i would like to express my graduate to everyone who managed to make the journey behind us is the Türk Telekom Arena one of the grandest arenas in the world and we are glad to call it our home for the 2013 season and hopefully many after. Now i will answer some questions.
Reporter 1: Do you think your best chance at a flag will be in 2013 with the likes of Watson, Boyd, Chapman as the stars, or will your best chance be in a few years time when Duncan, Cunnington, Prestia, Mitchell are in their prime.
Noz: We will be aiming for premiership glory hopefully within the next couple of years we believe a strong mixture of experience and youngsters is the right recipe for success. We would like to exploit the last couple of season our elder players have left and aim for premiership glory. Only 3 players are over the age of 30 in Boyd, Chapman and Sam Fisher, Our aim of the draft was when those blokes retire our youngsters are willing to step up and we don't have to drop out of premiership glory and rebuild from the bottom. We will be looking towards our youngsters many times this season to ease the pressure of our older blokes though.
Reporter 2 How do you expect to compete with the young Llamas with so many grandpas in your team?
Noz: Oh a Llama fan maybe i should of put more security on the door. In answer to your question our average player age is only 24 though we do have some older blokes in our team our drafting team has been able to balance that with several of the best young talent in our game. We won't have a problem now security please escort this Llama fan out of here.
Reporter 2: But you can't do that
Noz: Adios, Any more Llama fans please leave
*Silence is heard as no one steps up the Llamas don't seem to have many supporters at all*
Noz: Excellent next question guys
Reporter 3: Who are the Gazelles looking to offload during the trade period?
Noz: We have a fairly balanced team and right now we don't seem to be lacking in any position but of course if the right price comes along we will be willing to part ways with our players but all our players do seem happy at the club. Dion Prestia and Daniel Kerr have been told they will be used as back up players and won't crack into the side unless injury happens they may look to test other clubs for a more starting position.
Reporter 4: With Boyd, Mullet, Watto, Ball, Shaw and Chappy in the starting 15, would anything less than a GF birth be disappointing
Noz: Oh no doubt our players are the cream of the crop and we will consider the 2012 season a complete disappointment if we don't make the grand final, Injures will happen of course but we believe our depth is strong enough to cope and hopefully we will play no players out of position. Some of our older blokes will be rested at times but their replacements know they role and I'm confident they won't let us down.
Reporter 5: Can you describe how a Gazelle is intimidating
Heath Shaw: I will answer this one The Goitered Gazelle is the Gazelle that is local in Turkey can cover up to 30km a day during winter so fitness is not our problem we also have enlargement of the neck and throat during the mating season to attract female Gazelles. Many males throughout many species consider this as a threat and are intimidated due to our successful mating rituals. Many Gazelles also have superhuman strength and can shoot fire from their hands.
Reporter 5: Haha funny joke Shaw but seriously
Heath Shaw I am serious
*Shaw then tries to shoot fire from his hands and fails he is helped to the back by the Turkish Gazelle staff*
Jobe Watson: Poor guy can't catch a break i will be answering the next question
Reporter 6: Jobe with the early best and fairest odds being released you are tied favourite with Matthew Boyd to win after a impressive season do you believe you can take the triple threat out Best and Fairest, AXV Brownlow Medal and a Premiership
Jobe Watson: Individual honours are not what I'm after i will just be looking forward to running out there with 14 other blokes looking for a kick or 2 at the end of the year if I'm rewarding with a medal or two I'm not going to complain but individual records are not what were about.
Noz: I think we have time for a few more questions
*The reporter that got kicked out earlier on managed to sneak back in and jump up to the podium to ask the last question*
Reporter 2 Why are Port Adelaide so bad?
Noz: You again i need to hire better security. Port are focusing on the youth and will look to get games into many of our young stars with lack of experience players it will take time but we will bounce back up in the next year or two. Now get this man out of here
Reporter 7 Once again Hamish Hartlett does not get selected. Noz's love child just does not seem to get into his team. Why is this?
Noz: We rate Hamish Hartlett extremely highly and have been unlucky in getting him we will be pushing hard towards getting him in the trade period as he will be one of our stars as we chase towards the 2013 premiership. Hamish if your listening please come to us we need you....i need you.
Reporter 8: Obviously the club is tilting towards being strong premiership contenders next year. What is your long term plan after that and do you believe that you can continue to be a successful club afterwards with guns like Watson, Boyd, Sewell, Ball and Chapman all in their very senior years?
Noz: Our long term plan is to become one of the power house of the Asian competion for many years to come and even have a crack at winning a few Champion League championships. We have drafted so we don't need to rebuild in a few years after our stars have retired when guys like Watson, Sewell and Boyd retire Duncan, Cunnington, Mitchell, Prestia will all be reaching there prime and look to be multiple premiership players by the time they retire.
Noz: I would like to express my deepest condolences to John McCarthy who sadly passed away last week, John was a highly rated AFL player at the age of 22 he had the world at his feet, We would like to offer our prayers to Johns immediate family and close friends. Rest in Peace John you will be missed.
Reporters begin filling out of the arena as one sneaks backstage to see Heath Shaw is still trying to shoot fire from his hands, The reporter takes a few pictures before living with a smiling on his face.
The young Llama fan was not happy about the treatment of the security, he will be booing at every Llama v Gazelle game :P
Double H to move to the Gazelles :o
Great read noz :D has the best question been announced?
Quote from: Jayman on September 15, 2012, 08:48:21 PM
Great read noz :D has the best question been announced?
Yes that have it was a tie between Yourself and BB
Jayman was reporter 1 while BB was reporter 8 both men will receive Turkish Gazelle membership packages as well as 2 free tickets each to the AXV Grand Final hopefully to see the Gazelles perform.
Quote from: Noz on September 15, 2012, 08:52:29 PM
Quote from: Jayman on September 15, 2012, 08:48:21 PM
Great read noz :D has the best question been announced?
Yes that have it was a tie between Yourself and BB
Jayman was reporter 1 while BB was reporter 8 both men will receive Turkish Gazelle membership packages as well as 2 free tickets each to the AXV Grand Final hopefully to see the Gazelles perform.
WOOOOOOOO ;D
I liked the response and plee to my question ;D
Quote from: Noz on September 15, 2012, 08:52:29 PM
Quote from: Jayman on September 15, 2012, 08:48:21 PM
Great read noz :D has the best question been announced?
Yes that have it was a tie between Yourself and BB
Jayman was reporter 1 while BB was reporter 8 both men will receive Turkish Gazelle membership packages as well as 2 free tickets each to the AXV Grand Final hopefully to see the Gazelles perform.
Seeing as the Folders have nothing to do with the Gazelles I am looking to sell these membership packages for a reasonable price. ;)
I liked the press conference Noz btw really good job. Is Heath Shaw stiill trying to shoot fire out the back? Did he succeed in the end?
Quote from: BB67th on September 15, 2012, 11:53:50 PM
Quote from: Noz on September 15, 2012, 08:52:29 PM
Quote from: Jayman on September 15, 2012, 08:48:21 PM
Great read noz :D has the best question been announced?
Yes that have it was a tie between Yourself and BB
Jayman was reporter 1 while BB was reporter 8 both men will receive Turkish Gazelle membership packages as well as 2 free tickets each to the AXV Grand Final hopefully to see the Gazelles perform.
Seeing as the Folders have nothing to do with the Gazelles I am looking to sell these membership packages for a reasonable price. ;)
I liked the press conference Noz btw really good job. Is Heath Shaw stiill trying to shoot fire out the back? Did he succeed in the end?
Unfortunately not the Gazelles would like to inform the rest of the world if they didn't know already Heath Shaw isn't the brightest person in the world.
Haha changed ::)
Assistant coach needed and welcomed :)
Welcome to the club!
The F.A.R.K. - Joins the Gazelles coaching staff as our new assistant coach.
Jack Viney, Jed Anderson and Liam McBean were all drafted by the Gazelles in the draft this past week, All 3 men will be welcoming additions to the new premiership favourites for the 2013 season. We hope they can have a impact on and off the field.
Lol the Fark left without notice.
Breaking News
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Current Captain Jobe Watson is currently under investigated after being accused in the global media after being in the front line of a drug scandal at his former club "Essendon" Jobe was quick to defend his former club having this to say about this scandal after leaving the Gazelles recovery session
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Jobe Watson: Obviously this has been quite a shocked and has been brought upon quite suddenly, As fair as I'm conceded everything we took during my time at Essendon Football Club was completely above board, Right now i am going to head back to Australia and settle things with ASADA (Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority).
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Intra Club match setTo kick things of for a massive 2013 season we have decided to open the gates up to the Türk Telekom Arena and host a intra club match, The match will be held this friday at 7pm. Tickets will be available at the door for free. We will like to welcome all non members and members of the Gazelles to come on down and see your favourite players for the first time in 2013.
Meet your favourite players before hand for signatures and photos all for free.
Unfourtnaly due to unforeseen circumstances Jobe Watson has decided to miss the intra club match.
Robbie Gray and Dean Cox will also miss the match with minor injuries
A second intra club match will be held at the end of the month in which Jobe Watson and hopefully Robbie and Dean will take part in.
Team AMatthew Boyd
Ivan Maric
Luke Ball
Leigh Adams
Ben Cunnington
Tom Mitchell
Brandon Ellis
Aaryn Siposs
Sam Fisher
Daniel Kerr
Ryan Lester
Adam Goodes
Josh Mellington
Andrew Raines
Todd Banfield
Liam McBean
Mitchell Clisby
Fletcher Roberts
Jack Viney
Jonathan Simpkin
Tom Young
Team BHeath Shaw
Paul Chapman
Mitchell Duncan
Nathan Grima
Brad Sewell
Jed Anderson
Shaun Atley
Andrew Krakouer
Jordan Russell
Matthew Shaw
Easton Wood
Aiden Riley
Nick Maxwell
Josh Tynan
Brendan Ah Chee
Xaiver Ellis
Brent Renouf
Cameron Delaney
Dean Rampe
Matthew Tarberne
Lincoln McCarthy
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Follow the leader?
Right now the Gazelles board is discussing whether or not to keep Watson as captain for the 2013 season when he comes back to Turkey from Australia he will be under investigation throughout the club as to weather or not we find him the right role model to lead our club on and off the field
Matthew Boyd, Dean Cox, Adam Goodes and Luke Ball are all in contention to be named the new captain if Jobe is seemed unfit.
Intra Club results
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FT
Team A: 3.0 5.3 9.4 14.7 91
Team B: 2.1 6.5 7.7 11.9 75
Goal Kickers
A: Banfield 4, Fisher, 3 Mellington 2, Robets 1, Adams 1, Boyd 1, Kerr 1, Viney 1
B: Chapman 3, Tarberne 3, Krakouer 2, Anderson 1, Rampe 1, Sewell 1
Reports:
Banfield dominated the game for Team A kicking 4 goals and setting up a couple more in the process, Viney showed us what he is capable of winning several clearances and pushes his claim for a round 1 selection. Fisher enjoyed a role change playing at CHF, Kerr seems to be over his injury woes dominated the midfield.
Rampe won over many fans with his hard work in the midfield, Anderson pushed his claims for round 1 with a dominating display over the half forward line, Tarberne kicked 3 goals and provided a good option up front.
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Brent Renouf will join Jobe Watson, Dean Cox and Robbie Gray as confirmed outs for round 1 of the CW pre season competition.
Opening betting options at the start of the season
Bookies have opened up a early best and fairest odds
Jobe Watson - $3.50
Matthew Boyd - $3.50*
Brad Sewell - $ 5
Luke Ball - $7
Ivan Maric - $12
Heath Shaw - $12
Mitchell Duncan - $14
Paul Chapman - $14.50
Ben Cunnington - 18.50
Other - $25
*Boyd was traded soon after*
Current betting odds for the best and fairest
Watson - $2.20
David Mundy - $3.80
Mitch Duncan - $5.50
Heath Shaw - $7.20
Adam Goodes - $7.20
Ben Cunnington - $9.50
Dean Cox - $10.00
Brandon Ellis - $12.50
Tom Mitchell - $18.50
Paul Chapman - $250
Nick Maxwell - All bets refunded due to him being a spud.
Who will take out the inaugural Turkey best and fairest now called the "Hamish Wingard medal" Hamish Wingard was dubbed the greatest person to ever hail from the great country which is Turkey, Hamish Wingard was pivotal in World War 1 nearly winning the entire war on his own back. The great country of Turkey recognises his abilities and are privileged to name such a prestigious medal after him.
TURKEY FOOTBALL CLUB
cordially invites you to the dolmbahce palace on the 6th of September to announce just who will take home the most prestigious medal throughout the sporting world. "Hamish Wingard medal" tickets are selling fast so if you want to be apart of sporting history book you're table now
Other medals up for grabs are:
Chad Hartlett medal - Best first year player
Ottoman medal - Player who captained the side most throughout the year
Goitered medal - Player judged by the public as the best player throughout the year
Prices
$150 to enjoy a lovely meal for you and one friend (limit 5 per customer)
$200 to enjoy a lovely meal for you and one friend plus autograph and pictures from playing and coaching staff
$300 to enjoy a lovely meal and get invited to the after party where all players and coaching staff will attend (limit 50 people)
Also don't miss your chance to vote who takes home the Goitered medal send you're votes to head coach Noz via PM on Fanfooty
Nominees
A) Jobe Watson
B) Mitch Duncan
C) Dean Cox
D) Brendan Ellis
E) David Mundy
F) Tom Mitchell
G) Heath Shaw
BEST AND FAIREST BEGINS NOW!
Host: Welcome everyone to the Turk Telekom Arena tonight is all about the players who was voted the best young player of 2013, The best captain of the year, Who the fans rated as the number 1 player and of course who will take out the first ever best and fairest for the Turkey Gazelles found out NOW!
Round 1
It was the opening game of the inaugural AXV season after a quite poor CW Cap performance by th Gazelles we were looking to come out strongly against the UAE Tigers. Unfortunately we lost.
Due to a couple of late changes with Heath Shaw and Andrew Krakouer pulling out due to soreness in came to the side Jordan Russell and Arryn Siposs. This was the inaugural team that stepped out in round 1 of the AXV season
Dean Cox - Captain
Jobe Watson - Vice captain
Nathan Grima, Shaun Atley, Brendan Ellis, Jordan Russell, David Mundy, Brad Sewell, Ben Cunnington, Ivan Maric, Leigh Adams, Adam Goodes, Paul Chapman, Mitchell Duncan, Arryn Siposs
The votes went as followed
5 votes: David Mundy
4 votes: Jobe Watson
3 votes: Paul Chapman
2 votes: Mitch Duncan
1 vote: Adam Goodes
Round 2
After a tough week there were some harsh changes at the Gazelles headquarters in came Nick Maxwell, Sam Fisher and Heath Shaw. Brandon Ellis, Jordan Russell and Andrew Krakouer all found their way out of the side.
In what was describe by head coach Noz as the best game he had seen youngster Shaun Atley played and Jobe Watson's leadership skills something to be amazed at. The Gazelles pulled together and gained the 4 points.
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Jobe Watson
4 votes: Heath Shaw
3 votes: Paul Chapman
2 votes: Nathan Grima
1 vote: Shaun Atley
Round 3
After recording the Gazelles first win of the AXV season the Gazelles were looking to repeat the feat on their home ground. For the second time in a row Jobe Watson was given the captaincy and showed us all why he is regarded as one of the best players in the World.
Robbie Gray who was coming back from spending 12 months on the sidelines comeback was delayed after he pulled up sore after training in came Jordan Russell for his second game. Tom Young was also given his first opportunity at senior level while Brad Sewell who did a hamstring and Nick Maxwell out with a broken wrist both missed.
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Dean Cox
4 votes: Ben Cunnington
3 votes: Mitchell Duncan
2 votes: David Mundy
1 votes: Ivan Maric
Leaderboard after round 3
1st place: Jobe Waston 9 votes
2nd place: David Mundy 7 votes
3rd place: Paul Chapman 6 votes
4th place: Mitch Duncan 5 votes
5th place: Dean Cox 5 votes
Ottoman medal
Host: Well Jobe Watson takes the early lead will he be able to hold out some strong opposition to take home the medal we will find out later tonight right now we celebrate the man who captianed the side the most times throughout season 2013, The Winner of the 2013 Ottoman Medal is...............Jobe Watson
Round 4
After winning the last 2 matches the Gazelles were looming as favourites PNG Head Hunters in what was described as the upset of the year the Gazelles unfortunately went down. Robbie Gray finally made his return after his knee injury but failed to make an impact head coach Noz said "All we wanted from Robbie is to get through the match unscathed and he did that so were pleased by his performance"
The team made no changes to the side this week David Mundy and Mitch Duncan continued their strong start to the season while Watson was as good as ever as caption
The votes went as followed
5 votes: David Mundy
4 votes: Jobe Watson
3 votes: Mitch Duncan
2 votes: Ivan Maric
1 vote: Paul Chapman
Round 5
It was Anzac round and the Gazelles relished the opportunity to play on Anzac day unfortunately the Gazelles were beaten by the strong Australian Ales, Brad Sewell was looking to play but pulled up sore in the pre match warmup, Paul Chapman missed with what was described as a "hamstring twinge" by head coach Noz. Tom Young and Daniel Kerr were their replacements.
Heath Shaw played his best game for the season while Mitch Duncan continued his strong start to the season and senior players Dean Cox and Jobe Watson pulled the team from what was described as quite a poor performance
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Jobe Watson
4 votes: Heath Shaw
3 votes: Dean Cox
2 votes: Adam Goodes
1 vote: Tom Young
Round 6
The Gazelles were welcomed back to the Turk Telekom Arena and hosted their long time rivals and probably worst team in the AXV the Tibetan Llamas and got the job done quite easily. Paul Chapman pulled out for the second week in a row and Daniel Kerr and Shaun Atley also were dropped for the game. Brad Sewell and Sharrod Wellingham found themselves in the Gazelles line up. Maric suffered what seemed to be a bad ankle injury
Mitch Duncan played his best game of his short career while Dean Cox and Heath Shaw also impressed against the Llamas
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Mitch Duncan
4 votes: Dean Cox
3 votes: Heath Shaw
2 votes: Sharrod Wellingham
1 vote: Adam Goodes
Leader board after round 6
1st place: Jobe Waston 18 votes
2nd place: Mitch Duncan 13 votes
3rd place: David Mundy 12 votes
4th place: Dean Cox 12 votes
5th place: Heath Shaw 11 votes
Chad Hartlett medal
Host: Whoa look at that leader board with Watson now 5 votes clear of second position can Watson lead from start to finish, Well right now we judge who exactly was the best first year player the nominations were:
Tom Mitchell
Jack Viney
Jed Anderson
Mitchell Clisby
Adam Oxaley
Matthew Taberner
Dean Rampe
Host: And the winner of the first every Chad Hartlett medal is...........Tom Mitchell
Final tally
Tom Mitchell - 50 votes
Jed Anderson - 12 votes
Jack Viney - 9 votes
Dean Rampe - 7 votes
Mitchell Clisby - 4 votes
Matthew Taberner - 2 votes
Adam Oxley - 1 vote
Round 7
The Gazelles continued their winning form against the Crocodiles, Brandon Ellis and Andrew Krakouer came back into the side while Nathan Grima and Ivan Maric were dropped. Noz said that though Maric was cleared of all injuries he was not going to take any chances with the number 1 ruck man.
Brandon Ellis played his best game of his short career and after a poor round 6 Jobe Watson came back to his best and Adam Goodes also had a great game
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Brandon Ellis
4 votes: Adam Goodes
3 votes: Jobe Watson
2 votes: Sam Fisher
1 vote: David Mundy
Round 8
The Gazelles coach Noz struggled to pick a side and when he decided he missed the cut of date and was forced to use the same side as round 7. Heath Shaw missed and Nick Maxwell came into the side and was one of the best, Brandon Ellis collected 39 disposals and an impressive 203 fantasy points as he carried the Gazelles over the line against the first placed Folders
Andrew Krakouer showed us all why he is still one of the best forwards in the comp while Adam Goodes played a strong game. Sharrod Wellingham was subbed out and suffered an ankle injury and was said to miss 4 weeks
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Brandon Ellis
4 votes: Jobe Watson
3 votes: Ben Cunnington
2 votes: Andrew Krakouer
1 vote: David Mundy
Round 9
After 2 impressive performances by Brandon Ellis the Gazelle fans came out in the thousands to see if he could repeat his performance 3 weeks in a row unfourtanley he pulled out late and was replaced by Jordan Russell who had his best game of the year, Adam Goodes dominated the match and Jobe Watson as always dominated could he be winning the best and fairest
Noz said that their round 9 performance was the best he had seen his boys play and their was still room for improvement with Luke Ball looking to break back into the senior side.
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Adam Goodes
4 votes: David Mundy
3 votes: Jobe Watson
2 votes: Ben Cunnington
1 vote: Mitch Duncan
Leader board after round 9
1st place: Jobe Waston 28 votes
2nd place: David Mundy 18 votes
3rd place: Mitch Duncan 14 votes
5th place: Ben Cunnington 13 votes
4th place: Dean Cox 12 votes
Round 10
Gazelles looking stronger and stronger getting some better players in for their match against Vipers, Luke Ball, Heath Shaw and Nathan Grima all come into the Gazelles 15 for Hamstring ridden Ellis whilst Kerr and Shaw were rested.
Ball and Sewell dominated in the middle but it was all Mitchell Duncan who scored an impressive 187 fantasy points and lead the Gazlles to victory. Youngsters Tom Mitchell and Jonathan Simpkin were pushing for selections in the coming weeks.
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Mitchell Duncan
4 votes: Luke Ball
3 votes: Brad Sewell
2 votes: Adam Goodes
1 vote: Ben Cunnington/Nathan Grima
Round 11
Gazelles hot run would be put to the test as they come up against 3rd place Lambs, This was also the start of the bye rounds as Gazelles were unable to field a full side.
Heath Shaw pulled out his best game for the year and Luke Ball continued his hot run since his injury come back but it was all out shined by 1st gamer Tom Mitchell who was rewarded with rising star nomination this week after scoring a very impressive 193 fantasy points and nearly carried the Gazelles to victory.
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Tom Mitchell
4 votes: Ben Cunnington
3 votes: Heath Shaw
2 votes: Dean Cox
1 vote: Luke Ball
Round 12
The bye rounds continued as the Gazelles head to Bangledesh to tackle the Bears on our first friday night match of the year. After a few pow weeks Jobe Watson bounced back with a strong showing whilst Brandon Ellis, Heath Shaw and Matt Shaw all held our defence strong against a strong Bears out fit. Ivan Maric and David Mundy also hit form.
The votes went as followed
5 votes: David Mundy
4 votes: Brandon Ellis
3 votes: Heath Shaw
2 votes: Jobe Watson
1 vote: Ivan Maric
Leader board after round 12
1st place: Jobe Waston 30 votes
2nd place: David Mundy 23 votes
3rd place: Mitch Duncan 19 votes
5th place: Ben Cunnington 18 votes
4th place: Heath Shaw 17 votes
Goitered medal
Host: Is it all over has Watson got it in the bag as he leads by 7 votes with 7 matches to play well right now we turn to our fans who have voted all month long on who their favourite player was for the 2013 season the top 5 finalists were:
Mitch Duncan, Jobe Watson, Brandon Ellis, Tom Mitchell, Ben Cunnington
5th place - Ben Cunnington - 362 votes
4th place - Tom Mitchell - 402 votes
3rd place - Brandon Ellis - 671 votes
2nd place - Jobe Watson - 862 votes
1st place - Mitch Duncan - 868 votes
Host: Well you guys voted the winner of the 2013 Goitered medal is Mitch Duncan
Round 13
The Gazelles are on the hunt for another win and have decided to be quite aggressive at selection table dropping one of the the most experienced players on our list, Daniel Kerr who later got a recall with the surprise ommison of David Mundy just minutes before the game. With Jobe Watson headlining the outs with the dreading byes continuing Dean Cox was giving the captaincy job and did not fail having one of his best games for the year. Jonathan Simpkin, Robbie Gray and Tom Mitchell all enjoyed great games.
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Dean Cox
4 votes: Robbie Gray
3 votes: Jonathan Simpkin
2 votes: Tom Mitchell
1 vote: Nathan Grima
Round 14
Byes were done and dusted and we were finally looking to get our best 15 out on the field, Jobe Watson regained the captaincy and played in what was described as one of the most complete performances in AXV history as he finished with 165 fantasy points, Tom Mitchell continued his excellent debut season and Leigh Adams and Brad Sewell finally found form after a few lacklustre weeks
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Jobe Watson
4 votes: Brad Sewell
3 votes: Dea Cox
2 votes: Leigh Adams
1 vote: Mitch Duncan
Round 15
Boy oh boy wowee wowee in what was a freak accident Jobe Watson broke his collarbone and was in doubt for the rest of the season. However things were not all bleak as Heath Shaw, Robbie Gray, Andrew Krakouer and Leigh Adams all playing terrific games whilst Mitch Duncan and Luke Ball also impressed
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Leigh Adams
4 votes: Robbie Gray
3 votes: Mitch Duncan
2 votes: Tom Mitchell
1 vote: Heath Shaw
Round 16
Well we lost our inspirational leader in Jobe Watson and in return the captaincy was given to Mitch Duncan who tried hard but couldn't fill the shoes of Jobe, However in his absence the boys were able to dispose of the Llamas in rivalry round quite easily with Ben Cunnington and Heath Shaw leading the way and Tom Mitchell pushing his claims for the best first year player.
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Tom Mitchell
4 votes: David Mundy
3 votes: Luke Ball
2 votes: Ben Cunnington
1 vote: Heath Shaw
Round 17
After an easy win against the Llamas we came face to face with the red hot Dolphins the captaincy continued to be a hot potato contest with David Mundy receiving the honours unfourtantely he could not captain us to a win as we went down to the Dolphins in a wonderful game. David Mundy, Luke Ball and Brandon Ellis all tried hard on the day but in the end it wasn't enough
The votes went as followed
5 votes: David Mundy
4 votes: Brandon Ellis
3 votes: Luke Ball
2 votes: Leigh Adams
1 vote: Robbie Gray
Round 18
Hot potato hot potato who would wind up with the captaincy this week as Gazelles on field leadership was struggling it was youngster Mitch Duncan for the second time in three weeks giving the captaincy bib and proved successful scoring out highest score of the year and coming away with a comfortable away win.
Ben Cunnington played his best game of the season as did this weeks captain Mitch Duncan, Only Robbie Gray and Ivan Maric were the stand alone villains of this weeks performance both would be looking to bounce back next week.
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Ben Cunnington
4 votes: Tom Mitchell
3 votes: Mitch Duncan
2 votes: Leigh Adams
1 vote: Sharrod Wellingham
Round 19
Jobes back, Jobes back, Jobes back that was the headline in every major Turkey newspaper all throughout the week our fearless leader is back and back just in time for the finals and he bounced back with a ripping game but his performance was out shown by some of his team mates.
Dean Cox bounced back to form whilst Leigh Adams continued his strong end to the season, Both Maric and Gray bounced back after lacklustre performances the week before.
The votes went as followed
5 votes: Dean Cox
4 votes: Sharrod Wellingham
3 votes: Jobe Watson
2 votes: Leigh Adams
1 vote: Mitch Duncan
Host: The winner of the 2013 Hamish Wingard medal at 38 votes Jobe Watson
Final leaderboard
1st place: Jobe Waston 38 votes
2nd place: David Mundy 32 votes
3rd place: Mitch Duncan 27 votes
4th place: Dean Cox 27 votes
5th place: Ben Cunnington 25 votes
We officially would like to welcome the new guys that have come to the club during the trade period
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