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Well, another round of the ORFFA has been won and lost. Two rounds into the season and some coaches are looking forward to the mid season draft. The grudge match between Mawson and Charlies Opening a highlight which went down to the wire. Results  over the break.......<!--more-->

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Whitsundays  918 lost to Marble Bar 1054

The talk is all about marshmallows and cocktail umbrellas again this week after the Warriors lose their second home match in a row to the heavily refreshed Misfits. The Whitsunday board has come out in full support of the coach after a dreadful week for Warriors fans.

Birdsville 1235 lost to Darraweit Guim 1265

Crackerjack match this one with a huge effort by the Guim skipper to get them over the line. A long haul back up the Birdsville Track after a loss, but no shame in this one.

Gariwerd 1300 defeated Powlett PLains 976

Some things in life are just plain great. Brett Deledio is one of these things and powered the Grampians to a big win over an injury riddled Packers. Coach of Powletts Plains in more trouble with injury than he has been since the Permian extinction.

Namatjira 1080 lost to Far Kew 1140.

In the battle of the haves and have nots, the haves ended up having again, if you get what I mean. Class warfare makes it onto the football field with the Frogs hopping off home with the four points.

Nunawading 1054 lost to Venus Bay 1205.

Nuffers go to zip and two with a defeat at the hands of the Vultures, whilst the converse holds true for the boys from Venus Bay. Rookie coach of the pipi diggers continues to impress with another good win.

Waikikamoocow 1167 lost to Foul Bay 1386

Incorrigible spirit not enough to get the Kiwis over the line against a powerful Foul Bay outfit. Mitch Robinson had a poor week after alleged dog bite rumours levelled against him. The Coup claims another victim.

Iron Knob 1336 defeated Gundagai 1300

Fantastic high scoring game played in ugly conditions at Iron...
The donors had an absolute ripper week this week, scoring a massive 2561 points, ranking us 488th for the round!!! This brings us to a total season score of 17,362, with an over-all ranking of 11,602 for the year, so we’re heading in the right direction at a rapid rate (jumping 14 thousand places this week :)). In our leagues its W’s across the board, placing us 6th in Ucantbetooserio, 1st in both Ucantbe TS and TS Igotatheory, 3rd in TS Pinewarmers, and a lowly 12th in the TS WA League.

A big congratulations and thankyou to everyone who’s been contributing to the team over the past couple of months. Lets keep up this great run, and get ourselves into the top rungs of the over-all leaderboard (if we gain another 14k places this week we’ll be a LONG way infront!!!) We are still 1,320 points behind the leader, but we made up 22 points on him this week, so at this rate we’ll beat him by mid season, 2015!

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Our team breakdown was pretty impressive this week, looking like the following:

1. Deledio,DEF,157
2. Goddard,DEF,115
3. Broughton,DEF,109
4. Clarke,DEF,89
5. Shaw,DEF,133
6. Lake,DEF,112
7. Morris,DEF,48
8. Pendlebury Vice Captain,MID,147
9. Kennedy,MID,132
10. Sidebottom,MID,111
11. Selwood,MID,140
12. Ablett Captain 150 x 2 ,MID,300
13. Horsley,MID,104
14. Cox,RUC,139
15. Giles,RUC,92
16. Dangerfield,FWD,174
17. Franklin,FWD,99
18. Roughead,FWD,90
19. Martin,FWD,74
20. Porplyzia,FWD,86
21. Milera,FWD,48
22. Adams,FWD,62
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1. Bugg,DEF,0
2. Ellis Emergency,DEF,39
3. Kennedy Emergency,MID,0
4. McDonald,MID,0
5. Redden,RUC,0
6. Pattison,RUC,0
7. Smith,FWD,0
8. Treloar Emergency,FWD,84


Once again our defence stood strong, led by Deledio’s magnificent 157. He was followed in by Shaw’s 133, Goddard’s 115, Lake’s 112, and Broughton’s 109, meaning we had five defenders crack the ton. Bringing up the rear were the rookies Clarke on 89 and Morris on...
Round 8 was full of unexpected results from unexpected places, and yet at the end of it, the ORFFL and its towering glory, the ORFFL ladder, remains much the same. What fine comedy! With just two rounds to go to the midseason break, we have teams jostling not only for ladder position, but also draft position.

Join us over the break as I tell you whats what.

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GLENROWAN GUNSLINGERS 1156 Def by TARWIN LOWER PIGS 1496

Bam! Not only did Pendles smash out a big score, Saucey Merrett went CrazyVossy as Tarwin Lower scored 1496 points on their way to a 340 point victory over Glenrowan. As mentioned above the bloodnut Merrett (177) was magnificent in kicking 7, Pendles (147) BOG or close to on Friday night, while NRoo (123), Hanley (122), and WheresWallis? (104) also revelled in a DOMINANT performance for the Pigs. The win moves Tarwin Lower into 10th spot, and with an average of 1225 ppg, will make those in the lower reaches of the 8 more than a little nervous about dropping games. Very pleased for them.

Meanwhile over at Glenrowan, the Gunslingers are once again licking their wounds. Rioli (109), Abrtel (107), Hurn (108), Hannebery (120), Ziebell (118), and Iles (104) all found their way to triple figures, which ordinarily you would think would be enough to get them over the line ( 6 tonups usually = winning).  However a green vested effort from Savage (22), and Morton (19) and Lester (40) playing OOP really cost them. And the fact that the TLP scored the 2nd highest score in ORFFL history.

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MOUNT BUGGERY DISAPPOINTMENTS 1449 Def POOWONG POTOROOS 1278

The king is dead, boys and its so lonely on a limb (I...
Well what a week in Ashes league !!!. Nobody winless and nobody underfeated. The soap dodgers clawing their way back into this one with 12 V 11 the count so far. Can TS surge can FF fail ???? read on ........

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Slarty V Brogie:
Well Brogie has copped the Crew VooDoo and lost again after Crew tipped against him !!. All be it a harsh one with a 2443 loss !!. But our old Blue Ranga showing the Northener that kilt wearers can be as hard as a cat head when its needed !!!. Slarty with a 2490 has reminded Brogie that had he played anyone else in the league he would have won !!!!. SC is a cold biatch hey Brogie ???. :)
Ned V Sainter:
Ned has stopped the demons and got a win on the board at the expense of Sainter !!. Ned in contrast to Brogie had the lowest winning score of 2159 to Sainters 2075. I guess thats the difference between praying to god and cursing at god ??. :)
Edbull V ATX:
Word is ATX is still in the USA tracking Viddle and missed lockout !!!. Cost him too as Edbulls 2272 was far to strong for a wounded ATX . The erratic scores of ATX (2056) continue whils Wiley old Edbull sneaks off with another win !!.
JB V UA:
These two power houses clashed but UAs 2307 was far too much for JBs 2131. Was a derby game so guessing JB shipped a couple of rookies in and readying for a crack at one of the unwashed ????. UA happy to take the Chockies and look forward to next week.
Schlock V Mancdave:
The undeafeated Schlock went into this game full of confidence eyeballing Mancdave as an easy game. Mancdave had other ideas and shot a 2330 to shoot down the Goliath as Schlocks 2290 came up short. Word is Mancdave sat out front of his house that night with a bottle of scotch and a cigar and soaked up the moment !!!. Word on the street is Schlock kicked somebodys cat ???. :)
Crossy V Supercoachsuperstar:
Crossy stepped up with a 2310 in this local derby but SCSS shot a 2438. This comp is the first time Ive seen SCSS in action and must admit hes mustard...
Stone the Crows, these guys are looking the real deal.

Did a number on Murphy though- I was gunna bring him in for he byes in rd11 - so much for that plan!

Anyways, which bullets have you bitten this week, and what are you on track for?
Well here we are at the start of another round. Some teams looking for redemption after less than satisfactory performances, some looking to build on first up wins.

One thing for sure is that coaches should by now have entered their teams via the team page and be able to enter their teams  here <a href="http://tooserious.net/ORFFA.php">http://tooserious.net/ORFFA.php[/url] each week.

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Whitsundays vs. Marble Bar

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Both teams with something to prove this week in the big clash on Hook Island.  Whitsundays just horrible last week and will be looking to bounce back while the boys from Marble Bar were unlucky in an narrow loss to the Antarcticans.

The one thing for certain here  is that there wont be much left to drink at the Tiki Bar once the MIsfits are done with it.

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Birdsville vs. Darraweit Guim

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Just as sure as the Darraweit area holds some of the best Ordovician sedimentary sequences in Australia is the fact that the Guim are flying high after a huge win last week. A long trip via airship to Birdsville might affect the Dirigibles and we can rest assured that the Battlers will give as good as they get.

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Gariwerd vs. Powlett Plains

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After copping an old fashioned hiding last week the Cockies will be happy to get back on home ground. The Packers proved to be a formidable adversary last week, despite the fact that Cooney didnt make it on the park. The Powlett Plains coach will be looking to keep a steady claw on the tiller as Gariwerd look to turn it around.

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Namitjara vs. Far Kew

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The Frogs supporters will want to make sure they bring their steering locks and car alarms for the big clash with the Nungas, otherwise a few Range Rovers or BMWs might be up for sale real cheap down the local pub the next day. After big performances from Swan and Thompson last week, the loss of...
Woah, forgot to post the discussion thread

Double woah - pendles and Swan injured!!! Looks like the SC gods are back with avengence.
They say in the AFL that from round 7 onwards the Top 8 stays pretty much the same. If youre in, youre in, and if youre out, youre out. No idea if the same holds true for the ORFFL (were all pioneers here), but I dare say I hope not. How utterly depressing.  With 4 teams just a game off 6th spot, there is certainly solid ground to suggest it will be otherwise. Regardless, round 8 will prove to be another season defining round for the ORFFL as we edge closer to the mid-season break. Join us over the break as we preview the matches of the weekend.

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GLENROWAN GUNSLINGERS (17th, avg. 1142) 906/11 vs TARWIN LOWER PIGS (14th, 1186) 685/7

What to say about these to teams in the lead-off match of round 8? Both have under-performed to agree, each sitting on just two wins from the opening 7 games. Glenrowan have been beaten with the big injury stick repeatedly this season losing Bock-Bock to a season ending leg-break, Mummy to an indefinite back "infection" and Xavier Ellis to God-Knows-What. All players that I imagine would have been B15 going into the season.

Its something of a similar tale of woe at Tarwin Lower. Carrazzo and Embley out for extended periods with shoulder related injuries, and their depth tested with Patton and Buntine yet to debut for GWS. Could be a close, but ultimately I think the Pigs have the more consistent firepower despite Glenrowans nickname. Pendles is due for a big one.

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MOUNT BUGGERY DISAPPOINTMENTS (15th, 1163) 1016/10 vs POOWONG POTOROOS (1st, 1264) 993/12

Bias is an interesting thing on the internet. For one, most folk barely know how to use the term correctly. I do though, and Im going to show mine right here. Please Mount Buggery, defeat these men from Poowong...
The ORFFA played its inaugural round last week with some big crowds turning out to cheer on their boys. Big results for Darraweit, Venus and Foul Bay, while Powlett Plains got up due in part to Nic Nats absence. Results and ladder after rnd 1 beyond the break........<!--more-->

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Far Kew 1302  defeated Nunawading  1215

Far Kews midfield smashing out some big scores in this one. Nunas cause not helped by a couple of Colling wood spuds.

Cradle Mountain 1215 lost to Charlies Opening 1225

A tight match played at high altitude. The use of high energy drinks during the match has not gone unnoticed by ORFFA management.

Darraweit Guim 1506 defeated Gariwerd 1094

The Guim serve up a football lesson to a Gariwerd side cruelled by the loss of Priddis to the red vest. Big Ivan already being called the mayor of Darraweit according to reports from the town.

Gundagai 1234 defeated Mt. Beauty 1213

Tight game here but the presence of a certain A. Sandilands ensured that the Grasshoppers were jumping for joy this week.

Powlett Plains 1239 defeated Namitjara 1135

Both sides with injury concerns in this game, with the home team getting the choccies in the end.

Foul Bay 1298 defeated Iron Knob 1148

The chicken lovers powering away in this game. The Coup style of fantasy play now being talked about in the way the Jar has been since it revolutionised ORRFL.

Whitsunday 1046 lost to Birdsville 1169

The Warriors training methods surely must be called into question after a marshmallow loss to the Battlers. Less cocktails and more gym work might be the prescription here.

Waikikamoocow 1046 lost to Venus Bay 1314

Huge win for the young coach of the Vultures whilst the Kiwi boys only face more pain in the form of Foul Bay this week. On a brighter note, ORFFA management understands that Sam Mitchells roll casting has improved enormously.

Marble Bar 1210 lost to Mawson Base 1230

The Penguins got up in a close encounter in extreme...
Woah, GWS Mayhem!! Lets hope they dont pull that business over the byes. Play your best 22 then please Kev.

INS: Thomas, Bartel, Stephenson, Wingard, Darley, Stevens
OUTS: Christensen, Smedts, McIntosh, Bugg, Shiel, Smith, Kennedy
Extended Bench: Zorko, Adams, Robinson, Stevens

Full teams over the break

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<h3>Collingwood v Geelong Cats</h3>
MCG &#8211; Fri May 18, 7:50pm
Collingwood
B: Heritier O&#8217;Brien, Ben Reid, Alan Toovey

HB: Simon Buckley, Nick Maxwell, Tyson Goldsack

C: Dane Swan, Sharrod Wellingham, Jarryd Blair

HF: Heath Shaw, Chris Dawes, Ben Sinclair

F: Dayne Beams, Travis Cloke, Alan Didak

Foll: Darren Jolly, Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom

I/C: Dale Thomas, Martin Clarke, Lachlan Keeffe, Alex Fasolo
Emg: Tom Young, Kirk Ugle, Paul Seedsman
In: Dale Thomas, Chris Dawes, Darren Jolly, Alex Fasolo

Out: Nathan Brown (Knee), Cameron Wood, Paul Seedsman, Peter Yagmoor
Geelong Cats
B: Matthew Scarlett, Tom Lonergan, Josh Hunt

HB: Corey Enright, Harry Taylor, Andrew Mackie

C: James Kelly, Joel Selwood, Jimmy Bartel

HF: Steve Johnson, James Podsiadly, Steven Motlop

F: Paul Chapman, Tom Hawkins, Mathew Stokes

Foll: Orren Stephenson, Joel Corey, Taylor Hunt

I/C: Trent West, Mitch Duncan, Jesse Stringer, Cameron Guthrie
Emg: Shannon Byrnes, Billie Smedts, George Horlin-Smith
In: Jimmy Bartel, Matthew Scarlett, Mathew Stokes, Orren Stephenson

Out: Shannon Byrnes, Tom Gillies (Ankle), Allen Christensen (Calf), Billie Smedts
Milestones: James Kelly &#8211; 200 games, James Podsiadly &#8211; 50 games
<h3>Port Adelaide v North Melbourne</h3>
AS &#8211; Sat May 19, 1:15pm
Port Adelaide
B: Jackson Trengove, Alipate Carlile, Jacob Surjan

HB: Ben Jacobs, Troy...