British xv Round 17 Lodgement and Banter Thread

[Ringo]

We come to second last round and jockeying for positions continue.  Some matches this week will define final positions in the 8.

Round 17 Draw (AFL Round 17 Friday July 24th to Sunday July 26th)
Liverpool Rams v Winchester Werewolves @ Goodison Park
A win by the Wolves will virtually assure them of the minor premiership.  A win by Rams will give them a remote chance at minor premiership and some confidence going into the finals that they can overcome the Werewolves juggernaut, Werewolves will be favoured with Ablett flexing his muscles for the finals run.

Nottingham Hoods v Huddersfield Hawks @ Trent Bridge
Crucial game here for both sides as a loss could see them out of the Top 4. Think win for the Hawks more crucial though as they face the Werewolves in the final round. If the Hoods are on their game they can take it up to the Hawks but favour the Hawks with no real confidence.

Swansea Breakers v Bradford Badgers @ Swalec Stadium
Another game with repercussions for positions in the 8, A win by the Badgers could see them knocking on the door for 4th position if other results go their way and a loss for the Breakers could see them out of the 8. Both teams are capable of big scores and result will dependent on which team turns up as both can turn in shockers as well. Really a toss of the coin if both teams turn up.

Oxford Owls v Hastings Hurricanes @ Incheon Stadium
Yet another game where results can change positions in the 8. Hurricanes are currently in 4th position and would want to cement that position whereas a losss by the Owls could see them drop out of the 8 as well.  Hurricanes have been in great form in recent weeks and if that form continues should account for the Owls.  Any drop off by the Hurricanes could see the Owls triumph but Hurricanes enter as favourites.

Manchester Magic v Crosby Cruisers @ Old Trafford
And surprisingly this match also has a bearing on 8th position in the 8.  A loss by the Cruisers would dent their chances of making the 8 and would have to rely on other results if they are to make it. Magic are up and down and if they bring the form they did last week they can defeat the Cruisers. HGA may be what gets the Magic home here.

Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs v Leeds Leeches @ Todmodern Sports Centre
Hedgehogs have really been struggling recently and unless they have a dramatic shift in form hard to see them overcoming the Leeches here

Staines Steins v Blackpool Bunnies @ Wheatsheaf Park
This match is not the foregone conclusion it appears as if the Steins bring last weeks form, where they had their highest score of the season, they will match it with the Bunnies and may get the win. Bunnies slight favourites though,

Grope Lane Giants v Birmingham Dragons @ Giant Stadium
Should be an easy win to the dragons here cementing the Giants at the bottom of the ladder,

Post teams here and teams will be locked at Bounce of Hawthorn/Carlton game on Friday night.

With so many season defining games here let the banter begin.

[LF]

I'm think we play the Rams in the last round since we played the Werewolves on the weekend 
You must have meant Hawks are

[Ringo]

I'm think we play the Rams in the last round since we played the Werewolves on the weekend 
You must have meant Hawks are

fixed and I double checked what I had written

[kilbluff1985]

#3 pick hype

[kilbluff1985]

Dragons

D: Matthew Suckling, Shaun Atley, Jordan Roughead, Cameron Sutcliffe
M: Tom Rockliff (C), Anthony Miles (VC), Josh Caddy, David Zaharakis
R: Ben McEvoy
F: Tom Mitchell, Jack Ziebell, Zach Merrett, Jack Crisp
I/C: Aaron Vandenberg, Mitch Duncan


Emerg: Martin Gkeeson (M), Ben Howlett (sub), Sean Lemmens (D), Robbie Tarrant (F)

[JBs-Hawks]

I'm think we play the Rams in the last round since we played the Werewolves on the weekend 
You must have meant Hawks are

fixed and I double checked what I had written

Might need a triple check, you mentioned Hurricanes where it should be Hawks I think ;)

[GoLions]

Bradford Badgers

DEF: Kade Simpson, Shaun Higgins, Shannon Hurn, Ryan Harwood
MID: Trent Cotchin (EVC), Nick Dal Santo (C), Michael Barlow, Matthew Boyd (VC)
RUCK: Tom Nicholls
FWD: Chris Mayne, Mark LeCras, Tom Lynch, Paul Puopolo
UTIL: Michael Rischitelli, Pearce Hanley

EMG: Alex Fasolo (D), Will Minson (R), Caleb Daniel (F), Allen Christensen (M) (SUB)

[LF]

Nottingham Hoods

Def: Harry Taylor,Heath Grundy,Lynden Dunn,Taylor Duryea

Mids: Scott Pendlebury(C),Daniel Hannebery(VC),Jackson Macrae(EVC),Liam Shiels

Ruck: Aaron Sandilands

Fwd: Robbie Gray,Michael Walters,Ben Griffiths,Brodie Martin

Utility: Dom Sheed,Matt Rosa

Emergencies: Will Schofield(Def),Jesse White(Fwd),Dawson Simpson(Ruck),Zac O'Brien(Mid)(Sub)

[Nige]

Couldn't beat the Werewolves without Ablett and now I have to try while he and they are flying.  :(

The plan is to try and stay second.  :P

[Pkbaldy]

Crosby Cruisers

Def: Cale Hooker, Andrew Mackie, Sean Dempster, Hugh Goddard
Mid: Patrick Dangerfield (C), Travis Boak (VC), Stephen Coniglio, Ryan Griffen
Ruck: David Hale
Fwd: Devon Smith (EVC), Jarrad Waite, Jordan Murdoch, Brandon Jack
Util: Bradley Hill, Curtly Hampton
Bench: Jarmen Impey (D), Nick Suban (SUB)(M), Dan Gorringe (R), Darcy Moore (F)

[LF]

Nottingham Hoods

Def: Harry Taylor,Heath Grundy,Lynden Dunn,Will Schofield

Mids: Scott Pendlebury(C),Daniel Hannebery(VC),Jackson Macrae(EVC),Matt Rosa

Ruck: Aaron Sandilands

Fwd: Robbie Gray,Michael Walters,Ben Griffiths,Brodie Martin

Utility: Dom Sheed,Aaron Young

Emergencies: Xavier Richards(Def),Jesse White(Fwd),Dawson Simpson(Ruck),Shane Biggs(Mid)(Sub)

That will do for now

[jhello]

Leeds Leeches

D: Jeremy Howe, Nick Malceski, Alex Rance, Easton Wood
M: David Armitage (C), Luke Shuey, Isaac Smith, Dom Tyson
R: Sam Jacobs (VC)
F: Lewis Jetta, Tom Hawkins, Sam Reid, Matt White
U: Tom Scully, Jack Viney

E: Jarryn Geary (D), Farren Ray (M), Charlie Dixon (F), Tom Campbell (R)(sub)

[nrich102]

Swansea Breakers

Backs: Colin Garland, Heath Shaw,  Liam Picken (c), Lachlan Henderson       
Mids: Joel Selwood, Daniel Cross,Jordan Lewis ,Leigh Montagna(VC)                 
Ruck: Matthew Lobbe
Forwards: Josh J Kennedy, Cyril Rioli, Adam Goodes,Danyle Pearce
Utilities:, Touk Miller, Eddie Betts

Emergencies: Jarrod Witts, Daniel Rich (S),Heritier Lumumba, Jarryd Blair

[Vinny]

Oxford Owls: Round 17

D: T.McDonald, K.Kolodjashnij, S.Docherty, C.Yarran.
M: S.Thompson), J.Steven (C), O.Wines (VC), A.Swallow.
R: J.Griffin.
F: J.Gunston, J.Riewoldt, M.Robinson, S.Wellingham.
U: C.Guthrie, J.Garlett
E: J.Johannisen (S), C.Ellis-Yoleman, Z.Clarke, P.Karnezis.

Struggling to name a half decent team with all the injuries at the moment.

[SydneyRox]

Blackpool

Backs: S.Burgoyne, D.Rampe, T.Langdon, Z.Williams
Mids: J.P Kennedy(C), M.Murphy (VC), R.Douglas, B.Cunnington
Ruck: P.Ryder
Forwards: D.Swan, J.Westhoff, J.Darling, B.Kennedy
Utilities: E.Curnow, L.Russell
Emergencies: J,Bews(D), M.Shaw (M) (SUB), Crameri(F)