FFPL2: Round 1 Odds and Discussion

Maca24 · July 11, 2011, 06:14:51 PM

The First round of the FFPL2 is here! Good luck to everyone! 8)

ROUND 1

Mike Whitney's afro! (3.05) vs The Brat Pack (1.22) Pitch - Flat and Sunny.

Roost is coming off his big win in the FFKO, but he is running into a rising mountain in the Bratpack.
This match will certainly be interesting.
Flat pitch and Sunny conditions provide no massive advantage to anyone.
Both teams rely on their pace attacks, so there will be thunderbolts fired in both innings ;D
I would have2 make BP the favourite with his new recruits from EOS, although Roost loves being the underdog.
Player to Watch: Hugh Ingall (Bratpack) - If he can score well, I win is all but assured.

Bundys Bashers (1.27) vs Gatha Scorpions (2.85) Pitch - Crumbling and Windy.

Cookie has made some big purchases at EOS, and will certainly be the favourite for this encounter.
Conditions are Perfect for the Spinners, with batters having to battle for runs.
Cookie's batting attack should survive the conditions, with Maca's prone to a collapse.
Player to watch: Brock Lesnar (Maca) - Conditions will suit him to a tee, needs 2 have a big game.

Hilly's Heroics (1.72) vs Dazburgs Greatness (2.14) Pitch - Uneven and Humid.

Great Matchup here. Hilly will have a slight advantage, but never rule out "The Giant Killer"
Its a day for the Fastys here, which shouldnt affect anyone overly.
Both teams will be expecting a win, and the winner will be off to a great start in the league.
Player to watch: Hamza Salah (Hilly) - Hillys gun fasty will have a big game on an uneven.

Valkorum (1.02) vs The Nailers (5.52) Pitch - Dry and Humid

Not the closest contest, but still will be a game worth watching.
Nails will be hoping he can provide a contest with his main man Asif Ud-Din.
However Valk is a tower of consistency who will be heavy favourite with a similar squad to last season.
Player to watch: Jack Newman (Valk) - Important player for him who will be invaluable with the bat.

Bombers XI (1.64) vs Hello (1.82) Pitch - Flat and Humid

Match of the Round for me. The rivalry continues ;)
HP has a fantastic bowling attack that will have2 work hard on a batsmans pitch.
BB's Oldies will enjoy the pitch and will be hard to bowl out.
However BB's Three Pronged Spin attack will be getting no favours in these conditions.
A very close game is expected with both guys being experienced with orders.
BB gets the nod... just.
Player to watch: Krishna Srikkanth (BB) - Hello needs to get this guy out early.

And thats this weeks odds, hope they were ok ;)

bomberboy0618 · July 11, 2011, 06:16:16 PM

Haha, I am working on recruiting a fm... So shush :ninja.

AFEV · July 11, 2011, 06:20:58 PM

Generous odds for Nails up against Valk, you'd think he'd be out a bit further with Valk all the way in at 1.02 :o
I will keep my eye on Roost the KO Cup Champion, I reckon his fasties will be instrumental in the win - Early wickets could help keep BPs score down.

Justin Bieber · July 11, 2011, 06:27:36 PM

Quote from: bomberboy0618 on July 11, 2011, 06:16:16 PM
Haha, I am working on recruiting a fm... So shush :ninja.

Haha, I have 2 :P. Should be a great match to try out my new team once again. Batters just need to stand up though and I should do fine :P.

Nice write up Maca. Should be a solid round to kick it off 8).

bomberboy0618 · July 11, 2011, 06:28:44 PM

Nice to see people think me and HP are the match of the round :).

Maca24 · July 11, 2011, 06:29:27 PM

Thanks HP :)
Yeh Sid, I didnt want to discourage Nails to much :P

valkorum · July 11, 2011, 06:38:45 PM

Quote from: Maca24 on July 11, 2011, 06:14:51 PM

Valkorum (1.02) vs The Nailers (5.52) Pitch - Dry and Humid

Not the closest contest, but still will be a game worth watching.
Nails will be hoping he can provide a contest with his main man Asif Ud-Din.
However Valk is a tower of consistency who will be heavy favourite with a similar squad to last season.
Player to watch: Wachiru Kibaki (Valk) - Important player for him who will be invaluable behind the stumps.

Except that he wont be playing ;)

Maca24 · July 11, 2011, 06:41:09 PM

lol Valk. Give me a name then to replace him.

BratPack · July 11, 2011, 06:42:36 PM

Same with Elijzen. He's talented. But Ryan and Ingall are the two openers of choice

valkorum · July 11, 2011, 06:45:58 PM

Quote from: Maca24 on July 11, 2011, 06:41:09 PM
lol Valk. Give me a name then to replace him.

Jack Newman as a batsman

or

David Foley as a bowler

DazBurg · July 11, 2011, 08:58:32 PM

Brilliant write up maca

might have to watch out for Hilly's fastie there
but on an uneven Llango is gonna love it being a medium and a gun at that

Maca24 · July 11, 2011, 09:02:52 PM

Quote from: DazBurg on July 11, 2011, 08:58:32 PM
Brilliant write up maca

might have to watch out for Hilly's fastie there
but on an uneven Llango is gonna love it being a medium and a gun at that

Yeh sorry Daz he deserved a mention ;)
Unevens favour fast mediums and fasties though? and greens favour mediums?

8-6 Suited · July 11, 2011, 09:03:54 PM

Hugh Ingall... My old buddy who irritated the crap out of me. Good times.

BratPack · July 11, 2011, 09:19:22 PM

Quote from: 8-6 Suited on July 11, 2011, 09:03:54 PM
Hugh Ingall... My old buddy who irritated the crap out of me. Good times.

He started that way with me but two out of his last 3 innings have been 232 and 143*

DazBurg · July 11, 2011, 09:22:55 PM

Quote from: Maca24 on July 11, 2011, 09:02:52 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on July 11, 2011, 08:58:32 PM
Brilliant write up maca

might have to watch out for Hilly's fastie there
but on an uneven Llango is gonna love it being a medium and a gun at that
Yeh sorry Daz he deserved a mention ;)
Unevens favour fast mediums and fasties though? and greens favour mediums?

well yeah it does say
favors seam bowlers particularly fast and fast medium bowlers