WXV Round 17: Royal & Armadillo Light at Tunnel-End

[meow meow]

Will Drew have a big one? He's been good every time he's played for Church.

I was like, Willem Drew hasn't even played yet.... ohhhhhhh :P

That's because he was taken about 30 picks too early. :P

Bit early to say that. Some would (and did) say the same about the next Gilbee at 13 but when Heef is gone everyone will be like damn he's better than that Mcgraw guy.

[Ringo]

The Islanders have lost four games when they’ve score 140+. So really, it’s fair enough that they get at least one back with a win from 124 against a team hoping to play finals. Despite the win, it was their lowest score of the season (seeing them exit World Idol) and to occur in Round 16, is only raising big concerns heading into their third and consecutive finals series. This season has seen the Islanders establish themselves as consistent force to be reckoned with and really, could be a smoky for the premiership. A top 4 placement is still possible for this team, with New York & Dublin both genuine chances to lose. Should that happen, they’ll play either Dublin or Seoul as the away team first up; neither a pretty picture. However, the rewards of winning that clash are enormous especially if they win, but even if they lose they would still be favourites to make a prelim. The Royals have experienced a year quite similar to 2016 in that they never really got going â€" grabbing a win here and there â€" but a lack of midfield power continues to condemn them to regular sub-130s. If this team were to get on the front foot of trading and do so aggressively, you would see them challenge for the eight next year. However, if this team is still patient enough to keep building youth, I fear another year like this one awaits them. Don’t be patient anymore, because wins like last week against Mexico City show that this team has the heart to take a big step and I implore them to do so. For now, goodbye London and all the best for the coming trade season, whilst at Pacific, I look forward to seeing what you can do next week. Islanders for me.

Take note Ringo!

Time to YOLO and make some big moves this trade period!  8)

You may be surprised this year ;)  Does not help when one of your traded players injures early and does not play all season. 
You all will be wanting WillemDrew after he breaks out next year,

[Adamant]

Will Drew have a big one? He's been good every time he's played for Church.

I was like, Willem Drew hasn't even played yet.... ohhhhhhh :P

That's because he was taken about 30 picks too early. :P

Bit early to say that. Some would (and did) say the same about the next Gilbee at 13 but when Heef is gone everyone will be like damn he's better than that Mcgraw guy.

Nige doesn't mind going a bit early on the recently drafted, trading (C)onnor and Curnow after one season. :-X

[JBs-Hawks]

The Islanders have lost four games when they’ve score 140+. So really, it’s fair enough that they get at least one back with a win from 124 against a team hoping to play finals. Despite the win, it was their lowest score of the season (seeing them exit World Idol) and to occur in Round 16, is only raising big concerns heading into their third and consecutive finals series. This season has seen the Islanders establish themselves as consistent force to be reckoned with and really, could be a smoky for the premiership. A top 4 placement is still possible for this team, with New York & Dublin both genuine chances to lose. Should that happen, they’ll play either Dublin or Seoul as the away team first up; neither a pretty picture. However, the rewards of winning that clash are enormous especially if they win, but even if they lose they would still be favourites to make a prelim. The Royals have experienced a year quite similar to 2016 in that they never really got going â€" grabbing a win here and there â€" but a lack of midfield power continues to condemn them to regular sub-130s. If this team were to get on the front foot of trading and do so aggressively, you would see them challenge for the eight next year. However, if this team is still patient enough to keep building youth, I fear another year like this one awaits them. Don’t be patient anymore, because wins like last week against Mexico City show that this team has the heart to take a big step and I implore them to do so. For now, goodbye London and all the best for the coming trade season, whilst at Pacific, I look forward to seeing what you can do next week. Islanders for me.

Take note Ringo!

Time to YOLO and make some big moves this trade period!  8)

You may be surprised this year ;)  Does not help when one of your traded players injures early and does not play all season. 
You all will be wanting WillemDrew after he breaks out next year,

You've already said your draft picks are off the table that's the definition of unaggressive trading!

[Nige]

Will Drew have a big one? He's been good every time he's played for Church.

I was like, Willem Drew hasn't even played yet.... ohhhhhhh :P

That's because he was taken about 30 picks too early. :P

Bit early to say that. Some would (and did) say the same about the next Gilbee at 13 but when Heef is gone everyone will be like damn he's better than that Mcgraw guy.

Nige doesn't mind going a bit early on the recently drafted, trading (C)onnor and Curnow after one season. :-X

They seemed like a good idea at the time. Can't deny the eye for talent though.  8)

[Ringo]

The Islanders have lost four games when they’ve score 140+. So really, it’s fair enough that they get at least one back with a win from 124 against a team hoping to play finals. Despite the win, it was their lowest score of the season (seeing them exit World Idol) and to occur in Round 16, is only raising big concerns heading into their third and consecutive finals series. This season has seen the Islanders establish themselves as consistent force to be reckoned with and really, could be a smoky for the premiership. A top 4 placement is still possible for this team, with New York & Dublin both genuine chances to lose. Should that happen, they’ll play either Dublin or Seoul as the away team first up; neither a pretty picture. However, the rewards of winning that clash are enormous especially if they win, but even if they lose they would still be favourites to make a prelim. The Royals have experienced a year quite similar to 2016 in that they never really got going â€" grabbing a win here and there â€" but a lack of midfield power continues to condemn them to regular sub-130s. If this team were to get on the front foot of trading and do so aggressively, you would see them challenge for the eight next year. However, if this team is still patient enough to keep building youth, I fear another year like this one awaits them. Don’t be patient anymore, because wins like last week against Mexico City show that this team has the heart to take a big step and I implore them to do so. For now, goodbye London and all the best for the coming trade season, whilst at Pacific, I look forward to seeing what you can do next week. Islanders for me.

Take note Ringo!

Time to YOLO and make some big moves this trade period!  8)

You may be surprised this year ;)  Does not help when one of your traded players injures early and does not play all season. 
You all will be wanting WillemDrew after he breaks out next year,

You've already said your draft picks are off the table that's the definition of unaggressive trading!

2 weeks can be a long time in footy  :)

[meow meow]

Will Drew have a big one? He's been good every time he's played for Church.

I was like, Willem Drew hasn't even played yet.... ohhhhhhh :P

That's because he was taken about 30 picks too early. :P

Bit early to say that. Some would (and did) say the same about the next Gilbee at 13 but when Heef is gone everyone will be like damn he's better than that Mcgraw guy.

Nige doesn't mind going a bit early on the recently drafted, trading (C)onnor and Curnow after one season. :-X

They seemed like a good idea at the time. Can't deny the eye for talent though.  8)

I can't see Cairo being unhappy with Roberton while Breust is almost irrelevant after the season he's had. Not the worst result.

[GoLions]

Kate Upton Cobras

DEF: Callum Mills, Luke McDonald, Jake Carlisle, Jasper Pittard
MID: Josh P Kennedy (C), Lachie Hunter, Kieren Jack, Dion Prestia
RUCK: Toby Nankervis (VC)
FWD: Tom Papley, Taylor Garner, Mitch Honeychurch, Peter Wright
UTIL: Touk Miller, Ben Ainsworth

EMG: Blake Acres, Jack Bowes, Griffin Logue

[Nige]

Part 4: Karen attempts to not get run over by Reindeers

Taylor Adams (cc), Jeremy McGovern, Dylan Roberton, Tom Stewart (r)
Dayne Beams (cc), Jack Newnes, Rhys Mathieson, Dom Sheed
Shane Mumford
Travis Colyer, Ben Brown, Rory Lobb, Jeff Garlett
Andrew McGrath, Koby Stevens

Hugh McCluggage, Mark Hutchings, Nick Smith

[meow meow]

Christchurch Saints

Attacking

B: Jarrad McVeigh, Nathan Wilson, Robert Murphy
M: Connor Blakely, Brayden Fiorini, Bryce Gibbs (C), Sam Mitchell (vc)
R: Sean Darcy
F: Ryan Lester, Jarrad Waite, Toby McLean, Will Hoskin-Elliott, Shaun Higgins
I: Jack Steele, Alex Neal-Bullen

E: Daniel Wells, Harris Andrews, Jordan Roughead

Petrevski-Seton, Vardy and Lever to go huge. Wells can sit on the bench until next year when he's a forward again. Gibbs usually goes head to head with Jelwood and destroys him. If his dribbler brother plays then Mitchell might get the gig, or maybe I'll smarten up and realise that (C)onnor is the man.

[GoLions]

Kate Upton Cobras

DEF: Callum Mills, Luke McDonald, Jake Carlisle, Jasper Pittard
MID: Josh P Kennedy (C), Lachie Hunter, Kieren Jack, Dion Prestia Touk Miller
RUCK: Toby Nankervis (VC)
FWD: Tom Papley, Taylor Garner, Mitch Honeychurch, Peter Wright
UTIL: Touk Miller, Ben Ainsworth, Blake Acres

EMG: Blake Acres, Jack Bowes, Griffin Logue, Will Schofield

Prestia out, Blacres in, Schofield into emergencies

[Holz]

5 big outs. Need some back for finals

Rance, Tmac, Omac, Weits
Sloane, Dmart (C), Treloar (VC), Greenwood
Preuss
Daw, Hoff, Gunston, Hawkins
Hill, Plowman

Parsons, Durdin, Silvagni




out: Brad Crouch, Nathan Jones, Grant Birchall, Jroo, Goldy

[Purple 77]

Chunk Jones will be back next week at least Holz  :D

[RaisyDaisy]

You don't even have enough players to fill 2 emergency spots? LMAO

[Holz]

Chunk Jones will be back next week at least Holz  :D

Crouch and Jones would be big ins.

just hope they are healthy.