WXV: The Pacific Islanders

[ossie85]

What's the voting system c4?

[c4v3m4n]

What's the voting system c4?

I've gone for a very different approach than others.

Instead of the whole 3-2-1, or 5-4-3-2-1 voting system based on SC scores, I've looked at the statistics for each game and given votes (5-4-3-2-1) based on their statistical performance for each game.

For example, in Round 1 Todd Banfield kicked 3.1 only got 68 SC points. 9 players scored higher in terms of SC, however, Banfield will be recieving votes based on his performance since he kicked the most goals for that week.

So, basically....Brownlow voting system, but 5-4-3-2-1.

[Purple 77]

Unique system, should be very interesting!

And as for the exhibition match.......... bring it

[c4v3m4n]

And as for the exhibition match.......... bring it

I'll be looking for revenge after the upset in Round 11. :P

[c4v3m4n]

Islanders Ready for WXV Exhibition Match

By Jonas McGreevy

The Pacific Islanders have named their provisional team sheet for this weekends exhibition match against the Berlin Brewers to  be held at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait.

 

There are a few big outs for the game with Josh Gibson, Dion Prestia and David Swallow all unavailable due to injury. However, it gives a few players the opportunity to play first senior game for the Islanders. Luke Delaney, Nathan Blee, Luke Brown and Jonathan Simpkin have all been given the chance to don a guernsey for the first time.

The exhibition match has included a few experimental rules that include:

• 22 players on field, instead of 15.
• Structure is 6 defenders, 5 midfielders, 6 forwards, 1 ruckman, 4 interchange players (any position).
• The Sub Rule has also been included for this match.
• Finally, the nominated vice-captain will recieve a 1.5x boost in score.

Also, this match has a special first, not only for the Islanders but for the World 15s. It is the first match where two brothers have played in the same WXV side. Jonathon Simpkin and Tom Simpkin will lead the squad out on the weekend to mark the special occasion.

The provisional team sheet for the exhibition match has been listed below. Captain, Vice-Captain and possible late changes will be announced around 7pm tommorow evening.

[Purple 77]

Lance Franklin (C)

Jack Watts (VC)

[c4v3m4n]

The final team sheets have been announced for this weekend's exhibition match!



GO ISLANDERS!

EDIT: Spelt Jake Spencer's name incorrectly.

[Purple 77]

That looks awesome c4!

Should be one helluva match

[c4v3m4n]

That looks awesome c4!

Should be one helluva match

Looking forward to it. >:D

[c4v3m4n]

Not a great start to the exhibition match.

Simpkin is the starting sub for Geelong. >:(

[c4v3m4n]

No Happy Ending for the Islanders

The Berlin Brewers edge in class was enough to pull it over the line against a spirited Pacific Islanders outfit, recording a narrow 10 point victory in a frantic finish at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait on the weekend.

The Brewers looked set for a comfortable night when they led by 21 points at quarter time. But the Islanders turned the game on its head, dominating general play to hit the front late in the first half. The third quarter would see a goal-for-goal treat and there was nothing in it at the final break.

The fourth quarter of football will be forever known as the Battle of the Subs. The Islanders brought on Lewis Roberts-Thomson for Matt Campbell and his impact was instant. 2 goals in the space of 3 minutes handed the Islanders a valuable lead early in the first quarter.

However, just when the Brewers looked down and out, substitute Maverick Weller, who came on for Sam Darley early in the fourth term, teamed up with Trent West to help score 4 goals and to hand the Brewers a handy 11 point lead half way through the last quarter.

The Brewers then looked to then blow the game out of the water with multiple inside 50's, but couldn't covert, scoring the next 5 behinds in a row. It was obvious that Buddy Franklin was a missing link up-forward.

The Islanders could only muster one more goal, thanks to ruckman Darren Jolly, but in the end the Brewers walked away victors by 10 points.

As disappointing as the result was for the Islanders, they could take some comfort that they gave the Brewers a scare, setting up a big clash when the two meet next year. Coach c4v3m4n said the effort of pegging back the Brewers' big lead had ultimately told on his players.

"When you come back from a big margin like that early on....it's always going to be an enormous struggle.", c4v3m4n said.

"To hit the front late in the second quarter and keeping the lead going into the final quarter, you're always going to expend a certain amount of energy to try and get over the top and we just ran out of legs in the end."

"The Brewers played it very well, they'll certainly go places next year".

PACIFIC ISLANDERS     4.6     13.9     18.14     21.15 (141)
BERLIN BREWERS          8.3     12.7     18.14     22.19 (151)

GOALS
Islanders: Judd 3, Kerr 2, Petrie 2, Walker 2, Smith 2, Black 2, Gibson 2, LRT 2, Reid, Hampton, Lynch, Jolly
Brewers: Howe 4, Duffield 3, McDonald 2, Watts 2, Stokes 2, West 2, Spencer 2, Trengove 2, Brown, Walters, Weller

BEST
Islanders: Black, Petrie, Gibson, Judd, Kerr, Smith
Brewers: Stokes, Watts, Howe, West, Trengove, McDonald, Duffield

INJURIES
Islanders: None.
Brewers: None.

SUBSTITUTES
Islanders: Lewis Roberts-Thomson replaced Matt Campbell in the fourth quarter.
Brewers: Maverick Weller replaced Sam Darley in the fourth quarter.

LATE CHANGES
Islanders: None.
Brewers: Lance Franklin (illness) was a late withdrawal but couldn't be replaced.

REPORTS
Islanders: Chris Judd (melee), Andrew Walker (melee), Daniel Kerr (striking).
Brewers: Michael Hibberd (melee).

UMPIRES: Rosebury, Stewart, Bannister

OFFICIAL CROWD: 63,983.

[c4v3m4n]

Reminder to everyone, that the inaugural Pacific Islanders Club Champion Award ceremony will be held here LIVE from 7PM TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

Don't miss it!!

[ossie85]

Worlds Count, m0nty medal count, the Islanders B&F and the Euro Medal! I love awards seasons

[c4v3m4n]

Worlds Count, m0nty medal count, the Islanders B&F and the Euro Medal! I love awards seasons

Not to mention the afterparties that happen after each of them... ;)

[Hawka]

Worlds Count, m0nty medal count, the Islanders B&F and the Euro Medal! I love awards seasons

Not to mention the afterparties that happen after each of them... ;)

Oh yeahh!!!!!