TooSerious

So, this is the end... the last week of the season.

The time where dreams are built, and crushed.

Or something like that.

Theres a handful of you out there who still in it to take out the championship, though youre going to need a lot of luck to get over the all dominating convicts.

So dominating infact, that hes by far the favorite to take out both the overall, and the eliminator.

Thanks to our friends at BigFooty, Ive got a copy of his starting team, so unless someone tells me not to, Ill probably do a bit of a review of it, cause it certainly broke the norms when it comes to team selection.

And for those of you still in the grand final, good luck. May all your Pavs play and all your Porps not pop a shoulder out.

Dont forget though, weve still got the finals comp running over the next few weeks... weve almost got 100 players signed up... aiming for 200, so get your friends, you family, heck,  even your dog if you really want to... (Rovers Reckers - Though it might be tricky to wire prize money to a dog... )

And during the finals comp, Ill be releasing the 2009 planner.

Essentially Ive been in discussion with some fairly knowledgable folk, and between us well be trying our hardest to predict both the magic number for salaries, as well as any salary discounts. Cause you cant start planning too soon...

So I guess thats it, the EPL comp will be running over summer, however throughout it, Ill keep trying to update the site with new features and with fingers crossed, a complete re-haul of the front end. (And finally get away from these clunky tables!)

Catch you all later.

Yes, its nearly over one more game to go. Thank you everyone for a wonderful season and I hope you all come back next year. Well have some awesome stuff, espically help with picking that first team. Its been great fun doing the blogs and eventually getting a small group of supporters. Lucas and Emilio you guys got the ball rolling. Thanks. Also, good luck to Woodyman to take out the $20,000 and Lucas to give it a red hot go and finish top 5.

Anyway, in the offseason this site is having a real make over and when you come back next year it will be totally different... hopefully. Im looking for anyone out there that wants to join us in the staff area put forward any ideas and help make those ideas. So, if you know anything about website design, blogging or really anything. Just pop me an email: braydog@live.com.au - make sure you include your user name for the forum.

But, yeah, thanks guys on an awesome season and good luck with your Grand Finals. Go Woodyman!

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Matthew Pavlich is gone, not only does he bail on us with a late withdrawal last week but he looks gone for the season. Have you got that one last trade for the Grand Final? Or did you blow them all on the quest to make it? Have you got Valenti, Tippett and Gamble as your reserves and looking deep down the barrell of a donut in Grand Final week? Or are you lucky enough to have Hansen, Rioli or Hill?

Those with trades, read on for this Pav special.

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Finally we have a player gone for the season that is worth a couple of quid. Well, Matty is actually the 2nd most expensive player. If youve got some dough, only the one trade and not Riewoldt. He must be the man, vs. Essendon and Harvs last H&amp;A game. Saint Nick will go nuts. But besides him and Brown and Buddy (everyone already has them) here are my top five.

NUMBER 5.
Jarrad Waite
Whos he playing? Hawthorn.
Record agaisnt the Hawks? Playing them for the 1st time in 2008, but scored 107 agaisnt them in 2007 in a year he averaged 82.
Last five average? 116.2
Rate his recent form? Pulled out an 169 only three games ago vs. Port. And, has only fell below the ton once in his last five games.
Why pick him? In a real purple patch in a super season, plus alot ball in the back half vs. Hawks, if he plays back.
Why not? Fevolas quest for 100 goals, if forward.
Predicted score: If playing forward: 12, if down back: 138.

NUMBER 4.
Ryan OKeefe
Whos he playing? Brisbane.
Record agaisnt the Lions? 149 last time, but an average of 84 in the past four games after that.
Last five average? 80.6
Rate his recent form? Awful, only reached the ton twice in the past nine weeks, but that did include a 199.
Why pick him? Brisbane let big players run free, playing at the SCG, due for a big one.
Why not? Poor...

Bloody Pavlova and Gilbee.

Into the Grand Final, guys? Or did bloody zeros keep you out?

As all of you are ever aware of, the end of the 08 football season is fast approaching.

However, the astute fantasy sports fan would have already noticed that the Sportal EPL competition opened last week.

And the even more astute fan would have noticed that TooSerious is now catering for your team management.

While the Injuries and Named teams wont be tracked, we will be tracking salary movements for all you Dream Teaming needs.

Enjoy,
Walesy

Sorry guys, have no time for a Best Buys this week. I have been deadset flat out. But, if you have any questions just give me a yell and I will do my up most best to answer them.

Thanks you for your understanding.

BrayDog will be back.

Ok, I know this has nothing to do with SuperCoach, but I want to promote this league as much as possible. Why should I join here rather than DreamTeam Talk, BigFooty or with ya mates? I hear you asking.

Well is up to $100 worth of cash and prizes tempting. Thats right guys.

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. Ok, well we havent exactly decided on the price, or the exact value but it will be good.

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TooSerious league: 877579

At this stage it will be an easy 100 quid because we are lacking numbers in the league, so get on board.

Yep, theyre running it again! The end of years final comp.

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It should be fun again - heck, I might even hook up an extra tab to TooSerious so you can play around with your squad. (And dont forget, some players have swapped positions. Deledio is no longer a Forward, while Lockyer is...)

Ive set up a TooSerious league if anyone is interested in popping in: 877579

Let us know how your boys are going throughout the week and I will fill this with any interesting facts that pop up over the weekend. Actually probably not, I got a flat out weekend including a Pete Muzza concert. I just hope Im not singing Better Days after the weekend.

GO THE CHO!
OH, AND MARSHMALLOW!
ALSO, JUDDO!

Might aswell continue this blog, where I have been letting ya all know how Im going for the quest for $20,000. And, this week I have discovered something massive, I possibly have the least unique team of the lot. Meaning Richo and Marshmallow Thompson have an even bigger role than I thought. So, I created this banner to egg them along. Haha.
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to the stats, I had a massive jump on the bloke in number 1 this week. Moving from 444 points behind to just 274, which means I need 91 per week, the lowest it has ever been. I gained a little ground on the top 10, now only behind by 152 or 51 per week. I lost heaps of ground on the Geelongs number 1 coach, falling out to 271 points off the mark, needing 90 per week.

I also promise you some stats, and here they come. The player that I need to struggle most to come 1st overall will be Ablett with 75% of the top 20 teams having him, and every team in the top 10. Followed by Newman who is in 65% of the teams. Then, Milburn who is in 60%. Why couldnt they have given him 4 weeks?

Other players I need to struggle are Bradshaw (50%), Roughnut (25%) and Waite (25%) down back. NDS (35%), Hodge (35%), Hayes (25%), COON! (20%) and Corey (20%) need to find less of the ball though the middle. While up forward it is quite boring, BJ (30%) is the most selected player which I dont have. Followed by Fev and Aker...