BXVs Grand Final Team Lodgement and Banter

GoLions · August 14, 2018, 11:06:40 PM

The BXVs Grand Final is upon us! After a fantastic 2018 season, which saw a frantic finish to who even qualified for finals, we are now down to just the two teams; the Winchester Werewolves, who have been up the top end of the ladder for many years now, but with not a lot to show for it. And the Staines Steins, who managed to pull off an upset against the Dragons last week to get themselves into the GF, with some really good scoring over the last couple weeks. Josh Kelly is in doubt to feature for the Steins, which would be a huge blow to their premiership chances. Max Gawn is also not 100% fit, and they really need a big one from him, considering the firepower the Werewolves have. And star forward Jesse Hogan has been ruled out of the season this week as well, which could see Brayden Sier get an opportunity to star as a utility (fml why did I trade this kid). But of course, this kind of thing has happened to the Werewolves year after year, and this year has been no exception. Sicily injured, Dahlhaus injured, and they have been missing Fyfe, Hibberd, and last week Roughy as well. But, those latter 3 could all be returning this week, which would be a massive boost for them, particularly Fyfe. If he returns and performs anywhere near his best, it's hard to see the Werewolves losing this one, especially if Kelly misses alongside Hogan. BUT, the Steins showed only 2 weeks ago how high they can score with a huge 2800+, so even without Kelly they will be capable of going big. In saying that though, I'll be tipping the lads from Winchester!

And for our consolation finals, we have the Badgers, who just missed out on making the top 8 finals on HGA, coming up against last years' premiers, the Leeches. Should be a great match between these two teams, who will be looking to re-enter finals in 2019. Badgers to win though ;)

Remember, there is NO HGA IN THE GRAND FINAL. Good luck to all teams involved!

GoLions · August 16, 2018, 11:45:55 PM

Bradford Badgers

DEF: Tom Cutler, Brayden Maynard, Sam Murray, Jarrod Harbrow
MID: Dyson Heppell (C), Luke Shuey (VC), Jack Redden (EVC), Shaun Higgins
RUCK: Jarrod Witts
FWD: Sir Daniel of Caleb, Tom Papley, Rhys Mathieson, Mark LeCras
UTIL: Daniel Hannebery, Daniel Rich

EMG: Liam Duggan, Matthew Wright, Jaidyn Stephenson, Taylin Duman

Hawka · August 17, 2018, 09:37:38 AM

DEF: Harry Morrison, Alex Rance, Tom Stewart, Tom Sheridan
MID: Issac Smith, Jack Sinclair, Clayton Oliver (C), Gary Ablett jnr (VC)
RUC: Marc Pittonet
FWD: Jack Billings, David Mundy, Ryan Schoenmakers, Matthew Allen
UT: Dom Tyson, Sam Kerridge

EMG: Micheal Johnson (D)
Lewis Jetta (M)
Sam Jacobs (R)
James Parsons (F)

Rusty00 · August 17, 2018, 10:07:57 AM

Winchester Werewolves

DEF: Kade Simpson, Nic Newman, Luke Hodge, Michael Hibberd
MID: Patrick Cripps (C), Dayne Zorko (VC), Lachie Whitfield, Nathan Fyfe (EVC)
RUCK: Toby Nankervis
FWD: Toby McLean, Robbie Gray, Alex Neal-Bullen, Bayley Fritsch
UTIL: Jack Steele, David Myers

EMG: David Zaharakis (M), Brad Sheppard (D), Jordan Roughead (R), Travis Colyer (M/F)

Good Luck Nas!

nas · August 17, 2018, 10:47:59 AM

Stains Steins:

Def: Elliot Yeo (EVC)- Nick Vlastuin - Jayden Short - Aliir Aliir.
Mid: Lachie Hunter (VC)- Marcus Bontempelli - Brayden Fiorini - Brayden Sier.
Ruck: Max Gawn.
Fwd: Christian Petracca - A M-Tippa - Sam Menegola - Blake Acres.
Util: Brodie Grundy (C) - Lewis Taylor (F/M).

Emerg: Luke McDonald (M/D) - Adam Tomlinson (D) - Jarman Impey (F) - Cameron Pederson (F/R).

Best of luck Rusty.

Nige · August 17, 2018, 11:08:37 AM

Lewis Taylor could be a two-time BXVs premiership player by the end of the weekend! :o

SydneyRox · August 17, 2018, 12:08:37 PM

Good luck guys. Hard to see the wolves losing it with some of the team changes.

Rusty00 · August 17, 2018, 02:34:30 PM

Quote from: SydneyRox on August 17, 2018, 12:08:37 PM
Good luck guys. Hard to see the wolves losing it with some of the team changes.

Canâ€™t say Iâ€™m that confident :-\

Expecting 200+ from Grundy when Ryder pulls out of the team and worried Hewett will tag Whitfield with Kelly out. Zorko probably to cop a tag and Fyfe rusty first game back

Rusty00 · August 17, 2018, 10:59:43 PM

Picked the wrong one out of Myers and Zaharakis :-\

Nige · August 18, 2018, 10:08:28 AM

Quote from: Rusty00 on August 17, 2018, 10:59:43 PM
Picked the wrong one out of Myers and Zaharakis :-\

Not gonna lie, I was kinda surprised you picked Myers over Zaka.

Rusty00 · August 18, 2018, 07:00:52 PM

Quote from: Nige on August 18, 2018, 10:08:28 AM
Quote from: Rusty00 on August 17, 2018, 10:59:43 PM
Picked the wrong one out of Myers and Zaharakis :-\
Not gonna lie, I was kinda surprised you picked Myers over Zaka.

My logic was Myers has scored 180+ in 3 out of his last 5 including 228 last week and Zaka had gone below 100 the last 2 weeks.

Looks like it could cost me. Going to need a massive one from Cripps :-\

SilverLion · August 19, 2018, 04:30:53 PM

Gunna be a close finish it looks like

Rusty00 · August 19, 2018, 05:18:39 PM

Quote from: SilverLion on August 19, 2018, 04:30:53 PM
Gunna be a close finish it looks like

Over now I reckon. Seems as if Iâ€™m destined to never win one of these titles.

Rusty00 · August 19, 2018, 06:14:52 PM

Congrats on winning the Cup Nas! Deserved victory. The Steins peaked at the right time (I think you outscored us every week of the finals).

You join the illustrious list of teams who have beaten us in Grand Finals ;)

Edit: also thanks to Ringo and GL for continuing the run the Comp :)

Nige · August 19, 2018, 06:33:40 PM

Quote from: Rusty00 on August 19, 2018, 06:14:52 PM
You join the illustrious list of teams who have beaten us in Grand Finals ;)

I can trade you the premiership for any combination of Nank, Fyfe, Whitfield, Crippa and/or Toby Mac if you really want.