AXV: Kathmandu Eskimos - KoopKicka

[JBs-Hawks]

Soo many coaches, soo little WINS :P

[specky92]

Soo many coaches, soo little WINS :P

I hope your prepared to eat those words. ;)

[Justin Bieber]

Not much of an all star line-up. None of those coaches have had 2012 coaching expierence :o might explain why you're last :P

[specky92]

Eskimos Snapped Up By Crocodiles

The Kathmandu Eskimos have suffered a heartbreaking 34-point loss to the Crocodiles in front of their fans at the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium. The Crocodiles started the game off strongly and were leading for the majority of the game however the Eskimos found some run and hit he lead with 10 minutes to go.

In the end it came down to the battle of the forwards, Beau Maister failed to fire in several key moments and ended up having his worst game of the season. At the opposite end Ahmed Saad sealed the game converting 2 late goals.

Kuala Lumpur Best Players: Pendlebury, Parker, Liberatore, A.Black

Kathmandu Best Players: Hannebery, Cotchin, Ebert, Hibberd

The Eskimos are heading to Manila to play the folders which looks to be one of their toughest games of the season while the  Crocodiles have a home game against the in form Crabs who are looking for a third consecutive win.



Crocodiles captain Scott Pendlebury celebrates a goal in their 34 point win over the Eskimos

[specky92]

Round 9 Preview: Folders vs Eskimos

The Kathmandu Eskimos are arguably heading into their most challenging game of the season facing 4th place Manila Folders at what has been described as 'The Slaughter House'. The talk of the Manila town is that this game will be the biggest blowout of the season however the Eskimos remain positive. Eskimos star midfielder Trent Cotchin had this to say about the upcoming match "We know we're in for a tough match against the folders at home but it's about putting in a solid four quarter performance. We think the key to this game is winning the contested ball."

Folder's out of form captain Dane Swan will be looking to get plenty of the ball to regain some of his 2012 form and it has been suggested Liam Picken will get a 'run with' role on the star midfielder. The key to Eskimos causing an upset will be Kathmandu's young midfield getting plenty of the ball early on. The battle of the night will be the two ruckmen, the in form Will Minson for the Folders and aboriginal star Paddy Ryder for the Eskimos.

I think the folders will be far too strong for the young Eskimos, Anything under 100 points will be a win for Kathmandu.

Verdict: Manila by 115 points



Kathmandu Ruckmen Paddy Ryder recreates Nicky Winmar's iconic stance against racism ahead of indigenous round.

[specky92]

Round 10 Preview: Eskimos vs Elephants

The Kathmandu Eskimos and the Laos Elephants are both coming off loses and will be looking to secure 4 points in this round 10 clash at Dasarath Rangasala Stadium. The Eskimos will be heading into the game labelled as underdogs but captain Dan Hannebery was heard during the week saying "we're enjoying the underdog tag and we, the playing group, believe we have the skills and motivation to pull off an upset".

The Eskimos will be looking to get off the bottom of the ladder while the Elephants are hoping to keep their finals hopes alive. Elephants head coach whatlez has described this as a must win game for Laos if they want to make finals this year.

Experts have called this round 10 clash 'The battle of the midfields' with the midfield being the dominating force for both sides. Tendai Mzungu has got the nod to run with in form captain Michael Barlow who gathered 32 disposals last week.

I think it will be a closer game then people think.

Verdict: Laos by 42 points



Kathmandu goal sneak Alan Didak is set to play his first match is the 2013 AXV season.

[specky92]

Round 10 Review: Elephants Trample Eskimos

The Kathmandu Eskimos have suffered a 301 point massacre in front of their fans at the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu. The Eskimos got off to a slow start and never recovered with the Kathmandu midfield getting destroyed by the likes of Redden, Barlow and Scotty Selwood racking up 85 disposals between them. A positive for the Eskimos was the Match up between Lachie Henderson for the Eskimos and Scott Gumbleton for the Elephants with Gumbleton kept goal less in a match that the Elephants dominated

Kathmandu Best: Ebert, Henderson, Hibberd, Jetta

Laos Best: Selwood, Barlow, Redden, Hanson

Next week Kathmandu are on the road to Vietnam is a very winnable game that the Eskimos so desperately need, whilst the Elephants have a home game against Bangkok which is also a winnable game.


Elephants midfielder Scott Selwood pounces on the loose ball against Kathmandu.

[Justin Bieber]

I had one of my worst weeks this year and still win by 300+ :P :)

[specky92]

I had one of my worst weeks this year and still win by 300+ :P :)

The Eskimos are in hibernation resting for next season, ;)

[KoopKicka]

lol Mattner ::)

[Justin Bieber]

lol Mattner ::)

Not sure what he did... But only scores 20 points a week ???

[Toga]

He retired Lez

[Justin Bieber]

Why?

[Toga]

Injured hip or something..

[KoopKicka]

just means I wont have D4 this week if Simpkin doesnt get a call-up