2018 WXVW Ladder & World Idol

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Ladder after Round Five

Position	Team	Wins	Losses	For	Against	Percentage	Points
1	Barcelona Lynx	4	0	3487	2895	120.45%	16
2	Algerian Antelopes	3	1	3450	3111	110.90%	12
3	Rome Goddesses	3	1	3063	2840	107.85%	12
4	Jakarta Dragons	3	1	3260	3159	103.20%	12
5	Bogota Margays	2	2	2971	3008	98.77%	8
6	Karachi Rhinos	1	3	3084	3288	93.80%	4
7	Port Moresby Cassowaries	0	4	2739	3080	88.93%	0
8	Lima Llamas	0	4	2771	3444	80.46%	0

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Ladder after Round Two

Position	Team	Wins	Losses	For	Against	Percentage	Points
1	Jakarta Dragons	1	0	838	688	121.80%	4
2	Algerian Antelopes	1	0	829	737	112.48%	4
3	Rome Goddesses	1	0	761	683	111.42%	4
4	Barcelona Lynx	1	0	848	797	106.40%	4
5	Karachi Rhinos	0	1	797	848	93.99%	0
6	Port Moresby Cassowaries	0	1	683	761	89.75%	0
7	Lima Llamas	0	1	737	829	88.90%	0
8	Bogota Margays	0	1	688	838	82.10%	0

Last year's champions Jakarta backed up their premiership win in the grand final rematch with Bogota, recording a big win to open their account in 2018. It's unfamiliar territory for coach Levi of the Margays, who went through the Home & Away season last year undefeated. Their score of 688 was the lowest in club history and captain Katie Brennan will be looking for a lift from her troops for next week's matchup with the Llamas.

Speaking of club records, Algeria cracked 800 for the first time and coach Koop is reported to be over the moon. Inside sources have informed the WXVW ladder guy that Koop, in fact, missed the review this morning due to a big Sunday night, possibly spent with Daisy Pearce. Interesting. In other news, Rome put a disappointing 2017 behind them and started with a W. Notably, there's no 'W' in Moana Hope, just as there was no Moana in the Goddesses XV. Coincidence? Doubtful.

Recently inducted coach Purple 77 got the Lynx into the win column after a forgettable 2017, who were left without a coach for a large part of the competition. Some WXVW coaches are concerned about the new coach, who has already shown off some top-notch drafting. It was a high scoring match against Karachi, who narrowly missed the final in 2017. Barcelona took the top score of the week, while Karachi could count themselves a little unlucky, with a score good enough to beat 4 other sides. Karachi remain a solid side, and the guy by the water cooler this morning is backing them to bounce back next week.

The drought continues for Port Moresby, who failed to record a win last season. The put up the lowest score for the week, narrowly beaten by Bogota. It could be a tough season ahead for the Cassowaries, who not only have the most difficult name in the competition, but may also struggle to find a captain they can trust to go large every week. However, if they can get their best XV right, they're not without a chance against the Pearce-reliant Antelopes. Finally, a loss for the Llamas was not their biggest concern of the week, with captain Brianna Davey going down with a knee injury. Obviously, they will need someone to step up in her place, but they're not easy shoes to fill.

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World Idol - Round Two Update

Port Moresby depart the World Idol in the first round, for the second consecutive year. Their score of 683 was far from their worst, and fell just 5 points shy of Bogota's underwhelming 688. Perhaps coach Boomz will be looking for a recount.

In the firing line: Bogota Margays

[Levi434]

The Margays are in deep trouble honestly. No clear captain option and a bunch of underperforming players over the first few weeks. Quite concerned that we might not be able to win a game! Huge contrast to last year.

[Koop]

Can't say no to that forehead  :-X

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Ladder after Round Three

Position	Team	Wins	Losses	For	Against	Percentage	Points
1	Algerian Antelopes	2	0	1731	1523	113.66%	8
2	Barcelona Lynx	2	0	1739	1541	112.85%	8
3	Rome Goddesses	2	0	1542	1415	108.98%	8
4	Bogota Margays	1	1	1567	1509	103.84%	4
5	Jakarta Dragons	1	1	1582	1579	100.19%	4
6	Karachi Rhinos	0	2	1529	1629	93.86%	0
7	Port Moresby Cassowaries	0	2	1542	1415	88.33%	0
8	Lima Llamas	0	2	1408	1708	82.44%	0

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World Idol - Round Three Update

Lima Llamas leave the World Idol after our second week. The only team to score under 700 this week, Lima lie lowly last with the lowest total score to this point of the competition. Things are not looking great for the winless Llamas.

In the firing line: Karachi Rhinos

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Ladder after Round Four

Position	Team	Wins	Losses	For	Against	Percentage	Points
1	Barcelona Lynx	3	0	2722	2271	119.86%	12
2	Algerian Antelopes	3	0	2638	2225	118.56%	12
3	Rome Goddesses	2	1	2310	2207	104.67%	8
4	Bogota Margays	2	1	2219	2155	102.97%	8
5	Jakarta Dragons	2	1	2374	2347	101.15%	8
6	Port Moresby Cassowaries	0	3	2115	2315	91.36%	0
7	Karachi Rhinos	0	3	2231	2536	87.97%	0
8	Lima Llamas	0	3	2138	2691	79.45%	0

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World Idol - Round Four Update

Undefeated last year, Bogota leave the World Idol competition in the third round of the WXVW. Only Port Moresby scored lower than Bogota this week, who were eliminated in Round One. Bogota would be a little underwhelmed with their season so far.

In the firing line: Karachi Rhinos

[Nige]

Hanging on.

[Levi434]

Barcelona and Algeria are meeting in Round 6. Before the GF in Round 7. We could well have a match in R6 to decide who gets HGA the following week.

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Ladder after Round Five

Position	Team	Wins	Losses	For	Against	Percentage	Points
1	Barcelona Lynx	4	0	3487	2895	120.45%	16
2	Algerian Antelopes	3	1	3450	3111	110.90%	12
3	Rome Goddesses	3	1	3063	2840	107.85%	12
4	Jakarta Dragons	3	1	3260	3159	103.20%	12
5	Bogota Margays	2	2	2971	3008	98.77%	8
6	Karachi Rhinos	1	3	3084	3288	93.80%	4
7	Port Moresby Cassowaries	0	4	2739	3080	88.93%	0
8	Lima Llamas	0	4	2771	3444	80.46%	0

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World Idol - Round Five Update

Despite sitting third on the ladder, Rome have been shown the door from the World Idol. Coach Torp can now turn their attention to the fight to join Barcelona in the main dance. Despite being undefeated, Barcelona are now in the firing line after an uncharacteristically low score this week.

In the firing line: Barcelona Lynx

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To Make the Grand Final

Barcelona
Undefeated, the Lynx are all but guaranteed a spot in the final. They'd have to suffer a massive loss against Algeria and have at least one of Jakarta and Rome have some sort of miracle win.

Algeria
If Algeria can get past the Lynx this week, they'd fancy their chances of making the final. Jakarta or Rome would need a massive win to get in front of Algeria if the Antelopes record a win over the undefeated Lynx this week. However, if they lose, either Jakarta or Rome would overtake them if they defeat the Rhinos or Margays respectively

Rome
Will be cheering hard for Barcelona against Algeria. Need to record a win against the Margays to be any chance of making the final, and will need to ensure that they are not overtaken by the Dragons should they beat the Rhinos.

Jakarta
Their potato of a head coach will be cursing the UTG after copping a 50 point penalty in Week 4. The penalty, which also boosted the percentage of rivals Rome, may be enough to ensure they cannot make the final. They could shoot up to second if Barcelona defeat Algeria and Bogota defeat Rome, otherwise they would need a massive percentage boost.

[Torpedo10]

I'd say you should be thanking Torp for doing the same thing in week 4 and neglecting to name Zanchetta.