TooSerious

For those who take it way too seriously

Loads of controversy this week with boots stamping and elbows flailing. Luckily for some, the FA were all on holiday so no bans were handed out. Golden boy [span style="text-decoration: line-through">Chris Judd RVP somehow escaped punishment for the second time in two weeks. While Huth’s stamp went unpunished as it was on Suarez. Plenty more happened  that will be covered after the break..<!--more-->

Newcastle v Man Utd 0-3

DDG was brought back into the starting XI while Valencia was fit enough to take his place on the bench, replacing Kagawa on 55mins.

Evans unsurprisingly scored Utd’s first – unsurprisingly because I left him on my bench. Evra and Cleverley completed Utd’s scoring.

Welbeck, RVP and Rooney all started with Rooney dropping deep. He still managed to come up with a couple of assists, RVP with the other.

Injury-plagued Newcastle were poor and had few chances although Ba came close hitting the post with a header and Cisses follow up adjudged not to have crossed the line.

Spurs v Villa 2-0

Caulker continues to impress in the absence of Kaboul, Naughton and BAE. He scored the opener before Lennon finished the game. Lloris brought an end to Friedels run of 310 consecutive league games while Sigurdsson appears to have lost his place to Dempsey. Bale again looked dangerous without quite seeing the returns.

Paul Lambert left Bent, N’Zogbia and Bannan on the bench as Villa continue to struggle.

Liverpool v Stoke 0-0

It was another frustrating home match for Liverpool as they came up against a resolute Stoke side.

Suso started as did Wisdom who’s replacing the injured Kelly. Assaidi only managed 10mins while the confidence-shorn Borini spent the match on the bench.

Suarez and Sterling remain Liverpool’s top performers, while Johnson continues to push forward from defence. Downing was left out altogether. Adam had Stoke’s best chance in a dour display. Huth may find himself with a retrospective ban for stamping on Suarez....
So, the trading period is now upon us and weve already had a couple off the mark:

8/10

GWS Receive Pick 2
GC Receive Pick 1 in the mini-draft (Jack Martin)

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Port Receive Angus Monfries
Essendon Receive Pick 48

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St Kilda Receive Tom Lee, Pick 24 and Pick 43
GWS Receive Pick 12

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Hawthorn receive: Lake &amp; Pick 27
Western Bulldogs receive: Pick 21 &amp; 41

9/10

Melbourne Receive Jesse Hogan, Dom Barry and Pick 20
GWS Receive Pick 3 and Pick 13

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Eagles Receive Sharrod Wellingham
Collingwood Receive Pick 17
Hey yall. Its been suggested that theres been a dearth of information about whats been going on in the ORFFL of late, and that what little there is has been deeply sequestered away in the burrows of the forum. It was further suggested that maybe someone should combine all that relevant information in an easy to find place.

THIS ONES FOR YOU, SUGGESTER!

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TRADE WRAP

Pretty big news with Queenstown offloading one of the best fantasy players in the game in Dane Swan to Jimcubilly for a couple of youngsters in Howe and Howlett. That loud snap you just heard is the sound of Queenstown shutting their premiership window and bunkering down with some youngsters. BB could pull a Johnson, and rise up the ladder on the back of talented youth, or could just as easily find his team mired at the bottom like Glenrowan and the PBR.

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Queenstown Gives: Dane Swan and Orren Stephenson

Jimcumbilly Gives: Jeremias Howe and Benjamin Howlett

Queenstown Gives: "I like" Mike Pyke and Adam Cooney

Poowong Gives: Tendai Mzungu

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I dont know if it was discussed or not, my memories a little hazy post-GF, but in regards to the timing of the pre-2013 season the general feeling was:

- Trade period re-opens once VS/CD release player positions (somewhere between the middle of Dec-late Jan)

- Delistments to 20, followed by a week break so that people can review the changes.

- 2013 Draft to commence sometime around the NAB Cup starts/is on. 6 or so rounds. Probably take two weeks, tops.

Thats the general vibe, if youd like it to be be otherwise, speak up now.

DRAFT ORDER

1.  (GG) –
2. (WOY) –
3. (HDH) –
4. (PBR) –
5. (BDB) –
6. (TLP) –
7. (JJ) –
8. (QQ) –
9. (POP) –
10. (TT) –
11. (MBD) –
12. (CC) –
13. (MER) –
14. (MAL) –
15. (POO) –
16. (MS) –
17. (WAR) –
18. (SIS) -
Well we are already a month into the NFL season and things are starting to take shape with a few surprises, lots of down to the wire matchups and we all welcomed back the real refs this week. Join Stowie, Karlos and myself as we review the games for week 4 of the TS NFL Fantasy leagues.

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THE KEEPER LEAGUE (Review by bgt2110)



The Jug-O-Naughts (104) def Welcome Back Mr Wallace (83)

Like a left jab and a right hook it was the dynamic Brady (31) / Ryan (24) QB combination that this week sent Mr Wallace to the canvass. It was lights out as soon as they combined for more than half of the Jugs score, with Peterson (12) and Austin (11) rounding it out for a convincing 21 point win which improved the Jugs record to an impressive 3 and 1. When i saw Mr Wallace had lost faith in CJ2K and started Battle in place of him i thought to myself “is he mad”...turns out Battle (19) was equal highest scorer with Marshall (19). CJ2k (15) showed signs of life but sitting on the bench was not able to help Mr Wallace, perhaps a spot can be found on the starting roster next week ?

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Team Stowie (101) def Team Simonoz (77)

Team Stowie were always going to bounce back this week and they did it in style after Newton(30) managed one of the highest individual scores of the round. The Panthers let slip a certain win but not Team Stowie, who with McGahee(19) and Gronk (14) were able to slam the lid shut on an up and down Simonoz outfit. Vick(17) was best for Simonoz, well supported by Bryant(12) and Lloyd(11) but they could only manage 77 points when last week just their bench combined for 81. If the Raiders didn’t have the bye this week then i’m sure Simonoz would be sticking a fire cracker up McFadden(3) who was disappointing. Team Stowie have an important match up next week against Mr Wallace and with Freeman having the bye it is time for Kolb to shine on the big stage. Team Simonoz meet Jimbo, both teams desperate for a...
Sydney 2012 Supercoach Season Review by Sean

The Swans were at the top most of the year not because of a lopsided draw Mick Malthouse, (like Adelaide were) but because they had a team that play and continue to play for each other week in, week out. The late season slide from an injury returning Goodes, and an out of sorts Jetta has turned with the finals, and I believe those two firing will make the difference between the last time we played the Hawks and the match we play them on Saturday. Go you good things!

But it’s the team philosophy that got us there, and from a rock solid back six (by far the best in the game) an unrelenting midfield and a forward line of Reid, LRT and Morton finding their way with the help of Goodes, Mumford, McGlynn and Hannebury – amongst others.

From a Supercoach perspective it was a frustrating year with injuries to the two SC superstars – Goodes and Mumford. But the midfield trio of Jack, Kennedy and ROK repaid their investors with some massive scores.

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THE GOOD

Josh P Kennedy – MID - Av 120 - 589,700

A lot has already been said about JPK – but clearly he found another gear this year raising his average a whopping 30 points and into the game’s elite. His work in the finals to date around the stoppages has been outstanding and he will continue to gain plenty of possessions. Would have to be a lock in for next year for many.

Kieran Jack – MID -  AVE 112 – 540,200

I keep saying every year that Kizza will be the leading point scorer, and each year he doesn’t quite do it. In spite of an early trip against Freo in Round 2 he found some real consistency and value from round 8 onwards. I love this guy’s skills and attitude, and think he’s a real possibility to go up another level again next year.

Ted Richards – DEF – Ave 78 – 325,200

I mentioned Teddy here last year but thought I’d do it again to celebrate his all Australian form and selection. Best fullback in...
I would like to propose the following dates for the draft:

Premier League – Monday 29th of October (10.00pm AEST)

Div One – Sunday 21st of October (10.00am AEST)

Div Two – Sunday 28th of October (10.00am AEST)

Please read over for more.

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I have taken into account people’s requests as to when they are available for their respective drafts. I will email everyone in each league advising them of the draft times. If you can’t make your draft on this day, you can always set up a pre draft list beforehand. Let us know in the comments below if you require some assistance on how to set up the predraft list.

The order for the draft was set last week as per the following:

Premier League

1 Anthak
2 Ruddy’s Cavaliers
3 Jasmine’s Mob
4 Linsanity 17
5 Adelaide Maggotz
6 Run TMC
7 Wade Machine
8 The Jug O Naughts
9 King of Karlos
10 Fudge’s Sixers
11 Westside Hardcore
12 Team Heaver

Div 1

1 Too Seriousesses
2 Team Farken White
3 Canuck Steelers
4 Broady Broncos
5 Travyboy
6 Albert Park Rangers
7 Get Knicked
8 Team Stowie
9 Nahla vs Little Dee
10 Ck Nicks
11 Bucks Fizz
12 Crossy’s Crusaders

Div 2

1 Cyril 33?s Crushers
2 Doobia Dominators
3 The Hinrich Manoeuvre
4 Everton 149érs
5 AC-BC 2011
6 Red E Cool
7 Lano 24
8 Lethal
9 Six Ten Forty Two
10 Cazza
11 Philosoprator
12 Smokin Joe Misiti

If you have any other questions, please let us know in the comments below.
Looks like its gone off with a bit of a bang. Well track along with the goings on here.

Current offers

1-Oct: Goddard has been offered a contract by the Bombers. Saints have 72 hours to match it.
1-Oct: Danyle Pearce has been offered a contract by Fremantle. Port have 72 hours to match it.
1-Oct: Chaplin has been offered a contract by the Tigers. Port have 72 hours to match it.

Accepted offers

1-Oct: Chris Knights is off to the Tigers as an unrestricted agent.
1-Oct: Goddard to the Bombers. St. Kilda wont be matching the deal.

2-Oct: Q.Lynch is off to the Pies. Unrestricted style.

4-Oct: Danyle Pearce is off to Fremantle. Port does not match.

4-Oct: Troy Chaplin is off to the Tigers. Port does not match.

Assorted others

2-Oct: Tippett has told the Crows he wants to leave. However, since hes not a free agent, its either a trade or the draft for him.
Well, my grand final happened on Monday, but for two lucky teams (and their fans), theres still the big one to come this weekend.

So, lets all huddle around the chat one last time as the grand final teams are released!
Sorry folks, got this one up a bit later than I was hoping. Part of the reason was due to meeting up with some of the TS heavy artillery at Lagerfield on Monday night. And isn’t it great to see that Walesy won himself a few bob on the night (if I’d known that at the time, I might have changed my order to a pint of Glenfiddich instead. Ah well, there’s always next time!). It does make my solitary $5 bet on Jobe to win outright a little pale in comparison, but a win is a win is a win. Right?

Talking of winning makes for a seamless transition over to FEPL, where I can categorically state with complete confidence that I’ve been doing SFA in the way of winning. In fact, I’ve truly sucked the last coupla weeks and my WC will be played. It’s great to see some cracking rankings amongst the TS faithful though, keep up the good work folks! Over the break  Ill have the round review...<!--more-->

Swansea v Everton 0-3

Apart from 10mins after HT, Everton absolutely dominated this game. The injured Jelavic was not needed. Pienaar was again excellent while Anichebe and especially Fellaini absolutely monstered the Swansea back-line. Everton had 19 shots on target and Moyes said his team were “exceptional”. They were and with a nice run of fixtures on the horizon, and the excellent form of Fellaini and Pienaar, there doesn’t appear to be any reason why they can’t continue to pick up these types of results.

The impressive Miralles scored as did Anichebe and Fellaini. Baines had an assist as did Fellaini and Pienaar.

Hernandez started for Swansea with Dyer dropping to the bench. That only lasted until HT when Hernandez got hooked. Dyer came on but only lasted 13mins before getting red-carded. This can only be good news for Routledge owners. As for Swansea, this was a wake-up call as they suffered their second poor result and performance in a row.

Chelsea v Stoke 1-0

Chelsea were a bit flat, RDM dropped Terry and Lampard to the bench apparently believing they...
Well, 3 weeks into the season and the leagues are all extremely competitive. A big range of scores this week with a lot of big name fantasy players struggling whilst some huge scores from others. Join Stowie, Karlos and myself as we bring you all the results from the three TS NFL leagues for week 3.

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LEAGUE 1 BROUGHT TO YOU BY STOWIE



Show Me Ya TDs (wateman) 81 at Under Achievers (UnderAchievers) 83

Thats three losses in a row for TDs, all of them by single figures. Big scores from WR Green (26fpts) and new starting QB RGIII (24fpts) was not enough to over come UAs spread of nice scores from WR Fitzgerald (17fpts), TE Jared Cook (14fpts) and K Matt Prater (13fpts).


Massillon Tigers (Johnson) 82 at Vicks Dog Fighters (Fez) 107

Fez makes his way back to the winners list thanks to QB Matt Ryan (21fpts) and Texans pair RB Foster (16pts) and WR Johnson (14fpts). For the Tigers, RB Ray Rice (20fpts) and the Falcons D/ST (15fpts) provided decent scores but other big names such as Newton (9fpts), Gore (4fpts) and Witten (0fpts) failed to impress.


Team Wiggles (wiggles) 60 at Team Stowie (stowie) 67

The Packers D/ST (4fpts) and TE Finley (6fpts) did enough during MNF to allow Stowie revenge for last seasons Fantasy Superbowl loss to Wiggles. Not many high scoreres in a defensive battle. One must wonder how many different proposals Wiggles has sent to TDs this week... the number will increase after Vick (6fpts) struggled again.


Adelaide Maggotz (Maggots) 83 at TooSerious TooSeriousesses (walesy) 121

The chief knocked out the biggest score of the week to keep Maggotz winless. RB MJD (25fpts) was in vintage form showing his off season holdout is now a thing of the past. Big Ben (31fpts) and WR Megatron (22fpts) also put up big numbers. Maggotz must feel a touch unlucky after copping a number of injuries before and during Week 3 leaving big red Ps and Qs all over his roster....