BXV: Liverpool Rams

[Capper]

Lobsters become Rams

The club has changed it's name! Yes, that's right. The Liverpool Lobsters are no more, as the club now becomes the Liverpool Rams. The board, along with Head Coach Nige and his assistants discussed late into the night of the 20th and the league administrator approved the change yesterday.

It is believed that this is part of the image change brought to the club when Coach Nige came in. The Rams head into season 2014 in a position that the recruiters didn't coming. An even spread was desired amongst all positions, but an excess of midfielders means we have several players that won't get game time this year.

There are still more surprises in store for the supporters of the club heading in to the season and the board plans to reveal them in due course. Meanwhile, the club will sit and work out our long-term plan.

i thought we discussed this, you cant change your logo as there is a lobster of the trophy we play for

[Nige]

Lobsters become Rams

The club has changed it's name! Yes, that's right. The Liverpool Lobsters are no more, as the club now becomes the Liverpool Rams. The board, along with Head Coach Nige and his assistants discussed late into the night of the 20th and the league administrator approved the change yesterday.

It is believed that this is part of the image change brought to the club when Coach Nige came in. The Rams head into season 2014 in a position that the recruiters didn't coming. An even spread was desired amongst all positions, but an excess of midfielders means we have several players that won't get game time this year.

There are still more surprises in store for the supporters of the club heading in to the season and the board plans to reveal them in due course. Meanwhile, the club will sit and work out our long-term plan.

i thought we discussed this, you cant change your logo as there is a lobster of the trophy we play for

Admittedly slipped my mind.

[Nige]

Planning to jazz up the thread a little once the 2014 player photos are released.

[Vinny]

Sicccck, when do they get released Nige roughly?

[Nige]

Sicccck, when do they get released Nige roughly?

Not too sure, shouldn't be too far away though. Still think a few teams are yet to have their photo days.

[Nige]

In 2014, the Liverpool Rams will have a weekly review after the conclusion of the round.

The Monstrum Medal votes will be announced in this review.

[Nige]

Round 1 Review - The Rams Are No Match For The Champs

Young gun Luke Dunstan impressed on debut

Team with Scores:

Liverpool Rams - 1674/15 with C and sub + 20 bonus points

D: B.Houli 83, S.Thompson 87, J.Gibson 50, B.Goodes 60
M: A.Treloar (C) 175x2=350, T.Curren 107, L.Dunstan 122, D.Heppell 172
R: T.Goldstein 71
F: T.Cloke 27, M.Walters 96, B.Harvey 106, L.Thomas 93
I: M.Thomas 147, E.Templeton 52

E: S.Wright 31 (D), T.Sheridan (sub) 58 (M), D.Currie 0 (R), L.Johnston 67 (F)

Result: Winchester Werewolves 32.17.209 defeated Liverpool Rams 25.17.167

Monstrum Medal votes:

5. Adam Treloar (175)
4. Dyson Heppell (172)
3. Matt Thomas (147)
2. Luke Dunstan (122)
1. Tom Curren (107)

Review:
The re-branded Liverpool team - now called the Rams traveled to play the reigning champions of BXVs - the Winchester Werewolves. The Rams were always going to be the underdogs and battled hard, only to fall short to the competition's behemoths. Captain Adam Treloar starred and received support from vice captain Dyson Heppell, both producing big numbers to lead from the front. Young gun Luke Dunstan impressed on debut and coach NigeyS couldn't stop singing his praises. The team's tagger Matt Thomas also stood up as an experienced member of the side, while Tom Curren also featured prominently in the loss. At the conclusion of Round 1, the Rams sit in 17th after the heavy loss to the Werewolves. Coach NigeyS is positive that the team can bounce back, particularly new recruit Travis Cloke who had a nightmare of a game and was subbed for Tommy Sheridan. Next week, the Rams host the Nottingham Hoods at Goodison Park, our home ground.

[Nige]

Round 2 Review - Hunted Down By The Hoods

The team's most senior member - 'Boomer' Harvey was a shining light on a horror night.

Team with Scores:

Liverpool Rams - 1476/15 with C, sub, HGA and 20 bonus points

D: B.Houli 103, S.Thompson 85, J.Gibson 101, S.Wright N.Brown 45
M: A.Treloar 111x2=222(C), T.Curren 67, L.Dunstan 76, D.Heppell 103(VC)
R: T.Goldstein 67
F: T.Cloke 67, M.Walters 97, B.Harvey 140, L.Thomas 29
I: M.Thomas 119, E.Templeton 75

E: N.Brown 45(D), T.Sheridan 60(sub) (M), D.Currie 57(R), L.Johnston 56(F)

Result: Liverpool Rams 22.16.148 defeated by Nottingham Hoods 25.14.164

Monstrum Medal votes:

5. Brent Harvey (140)
4. Matt Thomas (119)
3. Adam Treloar (111)
2. Dyson Heppell, Bachar Houli (103)
1. Josh Gibson (101)

Review:
The Liverpools Rams played their first game at their new home - Goodison Park where they hosted the Nottingham Hoods. Yet again, the Rams were very much the underdogs in this fight and they couldn't topple the stronger side as the boys suffered a 16 point loss. The eldest member of our flock lead the way and showed the younger lads how it should be done. Defender Sam Wright was a late withdrawal which allowed Nathan Brown to take his place in the side. Unfortunately for Nathan, he popped his shoulder during the game and faces at least a month watching from the stands. Lindsay Thomas had a poor game and was eventually subbed for Tommy Sheridan who yet again performed well after taking off the green vest. Travis Varcoe trained strongly and played well in the reserves and looks likely to get a call up for our next clash against the Swansea Breakers.

[Nige]

Round 3 Review - The Rams Leave The Breakers Broken

Captain Adam Treloar was best on ground in a dominant performance

Team with Scores:

Liverpool Rams - 1697/15 with sub, C, HGA and 20 bonus points

D: B.Houli 85, S.Thompson 76, J.Gibson 100, L.Thomas 72/2=36(OOP)
M: A.Treloar 225x2=450(C), T.Curren 66, L.Dunstan 162, D.Heppell 150(VC)
R: T.Goldstein 110
F: T.Cloke 32, M.Walters 49, B.Harvey 117, T.Varcoe 65
I: M.Thomas 79(EVC), E.Templeton 61

E: J.Townsend 64/2=32(OOP - D), T.Sheridan 42(sub - M), D.Currie 39(R), L.Taylor 63(F)

Result: Liverpool Rams 25.20.170 defeated Swansea Breakers 22.20.152

Monstrum Medal votes:

5. Adam Treloar (225)
4. Luke Dunstan (162)
3. Dyson Heppell (150)
2. Brent Harvey (117)
1. Todd Goldstein (110)

Review:
Victory is ours! Round 3 has come and gone, the Rams relished the underdog tag against last year's preliminary finalist - The Breakers and came out on top to record their first win of the season. The star of the show was our captain, Adam Treloar. Adam was dominant and couldn't be stopped as he thoroughly enjoyed the conditions. Undermanned in defense, Coach Nigey had no choice to elect another team member to fill the void in defense. Lindsay Thomas was sent down back and was serviceable. Young gun Luke Dunstan was also very impressive and is currently one of the favourites for the BXVs Rising Star award. Vice captain Dyson Heppell started slowly but picked up after half time, as did the team fossil, Brent Harvey. Todd Golstein also played nicely to feature in the best and bounced back from an off week. An injury to Michael Walters who will miss next week and another bad week for Travis Cloke was disappointing. Overall, the team was immense and the win was the result of hard work. The next game for Liverpool is away against Oxford Owls, where bragging rights are on the line against Coach Nigey's good friend and rival, Vinny. 

[Toga]

Yeah boys! Mmm dat sweet sweet midfield, good win!

[Nige]

Yeah boys! Mmm dat sweet sweet midfield, good win!

Drinks are on you, Moose.  :P

Boomer's idea, not mine.  ;)

Koop's not invited either, Hepp doesn't want him there.  :o

[nrich102]

>:(

[GoLions]

Adam Treloar? More like, Adam TreDOUBLETONNEloar!

[Nige]

I was thinking of making the review title Blessed By TreLORD.  :P

[GoLions]

I would like TreMORE