WXV Round 4: The Losing Score feat Rio & Pacific

[RaisyDaisy]

Get the record books out

Dublin lose at home to a team with an OOP ruck

BOOM!

[Purple 77]

Ah, the SC scaling tease.

You see, the Haw/Geel total adds up to 3302, but I don't think scaling has happened yet.

But it might have? Who knows! They might update it in 5 minutes, two hours, or tomorrow. Each of those scenarios has happened to me so far  ::)

[meow meow]

Get the record books out

Dublin lose at home to a team with an OOP ruck

BOOM!

BOOM!? I think you mean PIE!

[Adamant]

Well Duncan tried his hardest but it was all too late.

Jake Melksham, please pack your bags and leave Toronto. And never come back.

[Ricochet]

Get the record books out

Dublin lose at home to a team with an OOP ruck

BOOM!

BOOM!? I think you mean PIE!

Aint that the truth!

[Purple 77]

Ah, the SC scaling tease.

You see, the Haw/Geel total adds up to 3302, but I don't think scaling has happened yet.

But it might have? Who knows! They might update it in 5 minutes, two hours, or tomorrow. Each of those scenarios has happened to me so far  ::)

You know what? I'm not gonna blink first this time CD. I'll be back in an hour.

In the mean time, the only result in dispute today has incredibly gone in favour of the Islanders!

[Purple 77]

Sigh, I still bet CD will scale their scores. If anyone sees that they have from this point onwards, kindly let me know.

But no results will be affected anyway.



Flat Brewers Too Strong For Spetsnaz

I don't think I've ever noticed so many scores in the 60-80 range before. 17 players here didn't want to take that next step.

Berlin Brewers (20.9.129) def Moscow Spetsnaz (19.7.121)

Best
Berlin: Nat Fyfe, Jake Spencer
Moscow: Sam Docherty, Sam Menegola

Late Changes
Berlin: Nil
Moscow: Nil

WXV Debut
Berlin: Nil
Moscow: Nil

Club debut
Berlin: Nil
Moscow: Tomas Bugg

Reserves

Rhineland Rum-Runners (12.7.79) lost to Siberian Wolverines (12.9.81)

Best
Rhineland: Dylan Grimes, Michael Johnson, Sam Frost
Siberian: David Astbury, James Frawley

[Purple 77]

Jaguars Sand Blasted

Wow. Like, Cairo was the team of the week! Amazing efforts Sands, and you've officially turned my mindset when it comes to talking Cairo. Not many teams will beat both Pacific & Rio this year.

Meanwhile, Rio brings justice to the thread title.

Cairo Sands (26.11.167) def Rio de Janeiro Jaguars (22.10.142)

Best
Cairo: Taylor Adams, Jeremy McGovern, Dylan Roberton, Shane Mumford, Travis Colyer, Rory Lobb, Jeff Garlett
Rio de Janeiro: Aaron Hall, Shaun Grigg, Sam Jacobs, Elliot Yeo

Late Changes
Cairo: Hugh Goddard replaced by Ben Brown
Rio de Janeiro: Brendan Whitecross replaced by Zaine Cordy. Tom Cutler subbed out for Matthew Boyd

WXV Debut
Cairo: Nil
Rio de Janeiro: Zaine Cordy

Club debut
Cairo: Nil
Rio de Janeiro: Nil

Reserves

Alexandria Hieroglyphics (11.10.76) def Copacabana Capuchins (6.10.46)

Best
Alexandria: Ben Stratton
Copacabana: Nil

[Purple 77]

PNL make it Rain...deers

PNL have been building up to this, and have to be commended for turning things around in the aisle of doubts. The Cobras continue their up and down season.

Cape Town Cobras (19.7.121) lost to PNL Reindeers (21.11.137)

Best
Cape Town: Josh P Kennedy
PNL: Luke Hodge, Jarrod Harbrow, Matt Priddis, Zach Merrett, Dylan Shiel, Jonathon Patton

Late Changes
Cape Town: Nil
PNL: Nil

WXV Debut
Cape Town: Nil
PNL: Nil

Club debut
Cape Town: Tim Broomhead
PNL: Nil

Returning Players
Cape Town: Jasper Pittard

Reserves

Durban Pirates (11.9.75) def Marseille Kings (4.9.33)

Best
Durban: Jack Bowes
Marseille: Levi Casboult

[Purple 77]

Seouls' Material Lynch-Pin

320 points between Matera and Tom J Lynch has seen Seoul notch up another 140+ score, but this time with no notable contribution from Danger! The Saints remain patient for the returns of their veterans, although CC Neal-Bullen did OK!

Christchurch Saints (20.9.129) lost to Seoul Magpies (23.10.148)

Best
Christchurch: Bryce Gibbs
Seoul: Nick Haynes, Clayton Oliver, Ben McEvoy, Tom J Lynch, Brandon Matera

Late Changes
Christchurch: Nil
Seoul: Caleb Daniel replaced by Will Hayward

WXV Debut
Christchurch: Cedric Cox
Seoul: Nil

Club debut
Christchurch: Nil
Seoul: Nil

Reserves

Wellington Weta (16.11.107) lost to Pyongyang Chollimas (19.10.124)

Best
Wellington: Clay Smith, Jake Lever, Ryan Lester, Toby McLean
Pyongyang: Cam McCarthy, Lachie Weller, Zac Fisher

[Purple 77]

New York sends Dublin Crooke

Wow, on two accounts. 1) Dublin's "best starting 4 midfield in the comp" averaged 79.25 and 2) New York won at Crooke Park with an OOP ruck! The Revolution's ability to conjure up wins this year has been astounding, but this one is probably its most impressive. An even performance is what got the Destroyers in the end, and I find that crazy.

Dublin Destroyers (20.8.128) lost to New York Revolution (22.9.141)

Best
Dublin: Rory Sloane, Tom Hawkins, Jack Riewoldt
New York: Joel Selwood, David Mundy, Tom Scully, Josh J Kennedy

Late Changes
Dublin: Nil
New York: Nil

WXV Debut
Dublin: Nil
New York: Nil

Club debut
Dublin: Troy Menzel
New York: Nil

Reserves

Belfast Braves (9.11.65) lost to Washington Rebellion (19.9.123)

Best
Belfast: Henry Schade, Jack Silvagni
Washington: Ben Reid, Harrison Marsh

[Purple 77]

https://youtu.be/qQ6wSei-NJU?t=60

Yep, I'm there. New Delhi are the premiership favourites.

New Delhi Tigers (26.6.162) def Buenos Aires Armadillos (17.6.108)

Best
New Delhi: Jeremy Howe, Marc Murphy, Stefan Martin, Jack Martin, Sebastian Ross, Daniel Rich
Buenos Aires: Taylor Walker

Late Changes
New Delhi: Nil
Buenos Aires: Nil

WXV Debut
New Delhi: Nil
Buenos Aires: Nil

Club debut
New Delhi: Nil
Buenos Aires: Jamie Elliott

Reserves

Mumbai Elephants (22.8.140) def La Plata Armada (10.9.69)

Best
Mumbai: Aaron Mullett, Harley Balic, Nick Vlastuin, Phil Davis
La Plata: Sam Butler

[Purple 77]

Islanders Triumph yet again

This was the MOTR that's for sure. Beijing were looking likely to win heading into Monday, but Thurlow choked horribly and Motlop rose to the occasion. Another painful loss for the Thunder, and a great win for the Islanders.

Pacific Islanders (21.11.137) def Beijing Thunder (21.7.133)

Best
Pacific: Rory Laird, Marcus Bontempelli, Steven Motlop
Beijing: Dayne Zorko, Lachie Neale, Brodie Grundy

Late Changes
Pacific: Nil
Beijing: Nil

WXV Debut
Pacific: Nil
Beijing: Nil

Club debut
Pacific: Nil
Beijing: Nil

Reserves

Port Morseby Iguanadons (17.9.111) def Shanghai Storm (11.7.73)

Best
Port Morseby: Adam Tomlinson, Cameron Guthrie, Lee Spurr, Sam Gibson
Shanghai: Harry Taylor

[Purple 77]

Samurai Blinded Over Rockliff

The Samurai were doing well and were with a genuine shot at knocking over the Suns, but Captain Rockliff (176 x 2) had other ideas.

Tokyo Samurai (21.10.136) lost to Mexico City Suns (25.8.158)

Best
Tokyo: Luke Dahlhaus
Mexico City: Tom Rockliff, Brendon Goddard, Eddie Betts, Ben Cunnington

Late Changes
Tokyo: Alex Morgan, Tom Phillips replaced by Jamie Cripps, Harry Cunningham
Mexico City: Elliot Himmelberg & Ivan Soldo replaced by Ben Cunnington & Nic Newman

WXV Debut
Tokyo: Nil
Mexico City: Nil

Club debut
Tokyo: Nil
Mexico City: Nil

Reserves

Yuzawa Yakuza (11.11.77) def Mexico City Suns (4.11.35)

Best
Yuzawa: Jarryd Blair
Mexico City: James Sicily, Jarryn Geary

[Purple 77]

Royals stave off hungry Wolves

It was a great opportunity for both teams, but it was the Royals bottom 5 players that wanted it more (305 points scored to 200 points). A bitter feeling for Toronto, but 3 in a row has London sky high!

Toronto Wolves (20.6.126) lost to London Royals (20.11.131)

Best
Toronto: Mitch Duncan, Liam Picken, Jack Macrae
London: Luke Shuey

Late Changes
Toronto: Shane Savage & Cameron Polson replaced by Nathan Hrovat & Joel Hamling
London: Ryan Harwood replaced by Brad Sheppard

WXV Debut
Toronto: Joel Hamling
London: Nil

Club debut
Toronto: Nil
London: Nil

Reserves

Windsor Warriors (8.7.55) lost to Imperial Princes (17.8.110)

Best
Windsor: Nil
Imperial: Billy Hartung