WXV: Moscow Spetsnaz

[Jukes]

Round 12 Review

Round 12: Moscow Spetsnaz       v       Berlin Brewers       Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow

Team Sheet
D: Shaw, Murphy, Hombsch, Frawley
M: Griffen (c), Fyfe, Ward, Treloar
R: Naitanui (vc)
F: Martin, Monfries, Darling, Walters
U: Seedsman, Thomas

Emg: Hoskin-Elliott, May, Vickery

Spetsnaz Scores
D: Shaw 70, Murphy 133, Hombsch 65, Frawley 114
M: Griffen (c) 148x2, Fyfe 68, Ward 68, Treloar 93
R: Naitanui (vc) 73
F: Martin 73, Monfries 73, Darling 88, Walters 80
U: Seedsman 119, Thomas 68

Final Score
Moscow Spetsnaz (23.17.155) defeated Berlin Brewers (20.15.135)

Best and Fairest Votes
5. Ryan Griffen
4. Robert Murphy
3. Paul Seedsman
2. James Frawley
1. Adam Treloar

Best Clubman Round 12
Tyrone Vickery

Reserves
Siberian Wolverines (16.10.106) lost to Rhineland Rum-Runners (24.11.155)

[ossie85]

Griffen.... Last year he would punch out the 170s and the next week only a 60. Has found some consistency!

[Jukes]

MOSCOW CHARGE TOWARDS AN EIGTH STRAIGHT VICTORY


Paul Seedsman evades an opponent on his way to 34 possessions and 119 points.

The players are coaching staff all knew that this was a MUST-WIN match for Moscow after the representative round break in our bid for a home qualifying final, and they delivered. Poor performances from star players such as Shaw (70), Fyfe (68), Ward (68), Naitanui (73) and Martin (73) well covered by huge scores from other players. RYAN GRIFFEN continued his amazing run of form with a superb 148 as captain, while his Western Bulldogs teammate ROBERT MURPHY provided super defensive work on his way to 133. Youngster PAUL SEEDSMAN scored 119 from 34 possessions, 15 marks and 3 tackles to continue the bright start to his career. Returning from injury, JAMES FRAWLEY provided a super 114 as cover for Charlie Dixon, who may not return instantly from his injury after great form from Shaw, Murphy, Hombsch and Frawley.

The reserves were very good despite losing by 49 points. Coming off 4 scores of under 50 points in the past 6 matches (including a 23 and a 31) 23, 87 (win), the team scored 106 points due to many players not of best XV quality making appearances. This was highlighted of course by a HUGE 152 by TYRONE VICKERY who will surely press for senior selection next week. Tyrone had 18 possessions, 11 marks, 3 tackles and 16 hitouts in a super display. Other players on the verge of senior selection who had an impact on the scoreline include Will Hoskin-Elliot (89), Leigh Adams (106), Steven May (56) and Jonathan Ceglar (69).

Not enough star power from Berlin, and Moscow are rampaging towards top 4


Moscow Spetsnaz (23.17.155) defeated Berlin Brewers (20.15.135)

Best
Moscow: R Griffen, R Murphy, P Seedsman, J Frawley
Berlin: D Jackson, L Franklin

WXV Debut
Berlin: M Clisby

Reserves
Siberian Wolverines (16.10.106) lost to Rhineland Rum-Runners (24.11.155)

Best
Siberia: T Vickery, L Adams, W Hoskin-Elliott
Rhineland: S O'hAilpin, B Crouch, T McDonald, J Fitzpatrick, A Otten, K Lucas, A Everitt

We are full of confidence that we can move further up the ladder after poor showings by the three teams above us. Mexico City scored 139 in a fortunate 5-point victory over the 13th placed Tokyo, Buenos Aires only scored 112 in an ugly 16 point victory over 15th placed New Dehli, while Sao Paulo lost at home to Cairo 131 to 140. Moscow are now equal on points with Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires on 10 wins 2 losses and are full on confidence that we can overtake them, given the recent depth troubles Buenos Aires have suffered and the fact that Sao Paulo still have a trip to Mexico City. We moved two games clear of 5th place after Cape Town lost to PNL. Moscow will most likely win every game in the run home (Pacific, Dublin, Cape Town, New Dehli and Tokyo), placing lots of pressure on Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo to win every game they have to come.


Position   Name   Score   Scored Against   Wins   Loses   Percentage
1   Mexico City Suns   1862   1629   11   1   114.30
2   Buenos Aires Armadillos   1829   1555   10   2   117.62
3   Sao Paulo Pumas   1854   1591   10   2   116.53
4   Moscow Spetsnaz   1698   1581   10   2   107.40
5   Toronto Wolves   1704   1591   8   4   107.10
6   Cape Town Cobras   1655   1622   8   4   102.03
7   Cairo Sands   1646   1572   7   5   104.71
8   Seoul Magpies   1650   1563   6   6   105.57
9   Berlin Brewers   1642   1578   6   6   104.06
10   New York Revolution   1630   1606   6   6   101.49
11   London Royals   1627   1615   6   6   100.74
12   Dublin Destroyers   1591   1658   5   7   95.96
13   Tokyo Samurai   1599   1592   4   8   100.44
14   Paris Nice Lyon Reindeers   1593   1642   4   8   97.02
15   New Delhi Tigers   1321   1560   3   9   84.68
16   Pacific Islanders   1352   1649   2   10   81.99
17   Wellington Warriors   1319   1662   2   10   79.36
18   Beijing Thunder   1260   1566   0   12   80.46

[Maca24]

Ryan Griffen in unbelievable form. Must be great!

[Jukes]

yeah Griff has been outstanding, on the line of breaking into my bro-tier group of players (Stants, Cloke, Zacka and Watto).

Season average of 127 (22 up on 2012)
Averages 134.8 without his injury-affected 53.
Last seven has been 169, 101, 136, 176, 129, 143 and 148 at an average of 143.

All the way back at $81 for Brownlow, getting on him to place wouldn't be a bad idea.

[ossie85]

Seriously at $81 for the Brownlow? That's crazy talk for an almost certain All-Aus midfielder this year.

[Jukes]

Round 13 Review

Round 13: Moscow Spetsnaz       v       Pacific Islanders       Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow

Team Sheet
D: H. Shaw, R. Murphy, J. Hombsch, J. Frawley
M: R. Griffen (c), N. Fyfe (vc), P. Seedsman, A. Treloar
R: N. Naitanui
F: D. Martin, A. Monfries, T. Vickery, J. Darling
U: M. Walters, C. Ward

Emg: L. Adams (M/F), J. Thomas (M), S. May (D/F)

Spetsnaz Scores
D: H. Shaw 115, R. Murphy 75, J. Hombsch 38, J. Frawley 80
M: R. Griffen (c) 107x2, N. Fyfe (vc) 82, P. Seedsman 81, A. Treloar 106
R: N. Naitanui 79
F: D. Martin 85, A. Monfries 108, T. Vickery 72, J. Darling 23
U: M. Walters 80, C. Ward 55

Final Score
Moscow Spetsnaz (20.11.131) defeated Pacific Islanders (20.9.129)

Best and Fairest
5. Heath Shaw
4. Angus Monfries
3. Ryan Griffen
2. Adam Treloar
1. Dustin Martin

Best Clubman Round 13
James Frawley

Reserves
Siberian Wolverines (13.9.87) lost to Port Morseby Iguanadons (16.10.106)

[ossie85]

A bit close for comfort Jukes....

[Jukes]

A bit close for comfort Jukes....

We had a terrible week, both up top (Shaw 115 was our best score- last week we had three above that and a 114) and down bottom (38, 23, 55). Swinging the axe this week- out go Hombsch, Ward and Darling, in come Fletcher, Thomas and Adams.

[Jukes]

Round 14 Review

Round 14: Dublin Destroyers       v       Moscow Spetsnaz       Crooke Park

Team Sheet
D: H. Shaw, R. Murphy, J. Frawley, D. Fletcher
M: R. Griffen (c), N. Fyfe (vc), A. Treloar, P. Seedsman
R: N. Naitanui
F: D. Martin, A. Monfries, M. Walters, L. Adams
U: C. Ward, T. Vickery

Emg: W. Hoskin-Elliot, S. May, J. Darling

Spetsnaz Scores
D: H. Shaw 95, R. Murphy 96, J. Frawley 71, D. Fletcher 59
M: R. Griffen (c) 76, N. Fyfe (vc) 108, A. Treloar 92, P. Seedsman 60
R: N. Naitanui 69
F: D. Martin 120, A. Monfries 79, M. Walters 105, L. Adams 57
U: C. Ward 104, T. Vickery 82

Final Score
Dublin Destroyers (21.14.140) defeated Moscow Spetsnaz (20.15.135)

Best and Fairest
5. Dustin Martin
4. Nat Fyfe
3. Michael Walters
2. Callan Ward
1. Robert Murphy

Best Clubman Round 14
Adam Treloar

Reserves
Belfast Braves (15.11.101) defeated Siberian Wolverines (8.3.51)

[Jukes]

Round 15 Review

Round 15: Cape Town Cobras       v       Moscow Spetsnaz       Newlands Cricket Ground

Team Sheet
D: H. Shaw (vc), R. Murphy, J. Frawley, D. Fletcher
M: R. Griffen (c), N. Fyfe, A. Treloar, P. Seedsman
R: N. Naitanui
F: D. Martin, A. Monfries, M. Walters, J. Darling
U: C. Ward, L. Adams

Emg: S. Tuck, T. Vickery, S. Colquhoun

Spetsnaz Scores
D: H. Shaw (vc) 87, R. Murphy 79, J. Frawley 84, D. Fletcher 65
M: R. Griffen (c) 140x2, N. Fyfe 88, A. Treloar 66, P. Seedsman 86
R: N. Naitanui 78
F: D. Martin 102, A. Monfries 79, M. Walters 93, J. Darling 41
U: C. Ward 89, L. Adams 91

Final Score
Cape Town Cobras (23.15.153) defeated Moscow Spetsnaz (21.15.141)

Best and Fairest
5. Ryan Griffen
4. Dustin Martin
3. Michael Walters
2. Leigh Adams
1. Callan Ward

Best Clubman Round 15
James Frawley

Reserves
Cape Town Cobras (19.10.124) defeated Siberian Wolverines (12.11.83)

[Jukes]

Ryan Griffen is storming ahead in both the best and fairest and MVP awards due to his superb season as captain, and with only 2 home and away matches plus 1-4 finals to come it looks as if he's almost wrapped it up, especially with his superb recent form. Dusty has performed well the last two weeks- picking up 9 out of a possible 10 best and fairest votes in two disappointing losses; he'll have to find another gear if he wants to claim either award.

Best and Fairest Leaderboard
1. Ryan Griffen (44 votes)
2. Dustin Martin (37 votes)
3. Nat Fyfe (29 votes)
4. Heath Shaw (27 votes)
5. Nic Naitanui (17 votes)
6. Adam Treloar (16 votes)
7. Callan Ward (15 votes)
8. Charlie Dixon (13 votes)
9. Angus Monfries (12 votes)
10. Michael Walters (11 votes)

MVP Leaderboard
1. Ryan Griffen (1726 points)
2. Dustin Martin (1644 points)
3. Callan Ward (1487 points)
4. Nat Fyfe (1449 points)
5. Angus Monfries (1445 points)
6. Heath Shaw (1331 points)
7. Adam Treloar (1322 points)
8. Robert Murphy (1232 points)
9. Jack Darling (1218 points)
10. Leigh Adams (1216 points)

Best Clubman Leaderboard
1. Tyrone Vickery (3)
2. Paul Seedsman and James Frawley (2)

[Jukes]

Round 16 Review

Round 16: New Delhi Tigers       v       Moscow Spetsnaz       Nepal

Team Sheet
D: H. Shaw (vc), C. Dixon, R. Murphy, J. Frawley
M: R. Griffen (c), N. Fyfe, A. Treloar, C. Ward
R: S. Tuck (OOP)
F: D. Martin, A. Monfries, M. Walters, L. Adams
U: J. Thomas, J. Darling

Emg: T. Vickery, S. May, W. Hoskin-Elliott

Spetsnaz Scores
D: H. Shaw (vc) 105, C. Dixon 104, R. Murphy 147, J. Frawley 56
M: R. Griffen (c) 102x2, N. Fyfe 131, A. Treloar 76, C. Ward 132
R: S. Tuck (OOP) 79
F: D. Martin 126, A. Monfries 84, M. Walters 71, L. Adams 102
U: J. Thomas 54, J. Darling 70

Final Score
New Delhi Tigers (19.15.129) lost to Moscow Spetsnaz (23.12.150)

Best and Fairest
5. Robert Murphy
4. Callan Ward
3. Nat Fyfe
2. Dustin Martin
1. Heath Shaw

Best Clubman Round 15
Leigh Adams

Reserves
Mumbai Elephants (1.4.10) lost to Siberian Wolverines (8.7.55)

[ossie85]

Nic Nat a body blow for Moscow's hopes?

[Jukes]

Nic Nat a body blow for Moscow's hopes?

Tucky did well in the ruck last week :P

The rest of the team will have to perform slightly better in his absence, he was playing pretty bad anyway.

Would love a miracle and Gault or Ceglar plays. Will definitely trade for a ruck.