TooSerious
For those who take it way too seriously
Flagpoles were snapped off at half-mast around the country this week as we honoured the fallen Hoppers three-peat.
Gundagai Grasshoppers 1037 def by Larrikin Lagoon Lefties 1218
Slicked with swamp-mire from the season breaking rains on KI, the Lefties trudged across the ditch to no man’s land to try and restore some pride after a dismal display the week prior. Mr Cripps was chomping at the bit to turn it on against his old club and the home crowd was not disappointed. In what was to be a bitter-sweet symphony, Cripps and Curnow tore the Lefties (and Pies) midfield apart. Cruelly, their superiority came at the expense of Aish, Cox and Grundy who floundered around looking for Rocky’s missing hammy. Gibson and Lewis surprised for the visitors, after finally being relieved of their back-breaking grind of having to prop up Jay Schulz (Weekend at Bernie’s style) at mid-week media events. A generally underwhelming contest with some forward line cameos from the Package and the Magic Haggis (prizes awarded for working that one out) giving the Hoppers false hope, only to be snuffed out by Joey late in the game.
Venus Bay Vultures 1187 def Iron Knob Codpieces 1025
Now we all know it’s a friggin long drive from the middle of nowhere in SA over to gloomy Venus Bay, so no one blames the Codpiece outfit for indulging in a light dusting of meth to see the journey through. However, it appears that ice was on the menu for all three courses, as the ‘Pieces rolled into town on another galaxy. Iron Knob’s ice-bender had them seeing snowmen all over the place with Gaz 82, Burger 80, Macrae 82, J Roo 84 and Hanley 58. On the flipside, the Vultures forward line proved that they are great breeders of one-trick ponies, with a knackery-worthy performance. As the match wore on, Coach Fitzy started beaming like a kid in a candy store as he legally sipped away on his tasty beverage and watched Docherty and Pittard towel up an...
Gundagai Grasshoppers 1037 def by Larrikin Lagoon Lefties 1218
Slicked with swamp-mire from the season breaking rains on KI, the Lefties trudged across the ditch to no man’s land to try and restore some pride after a dismal display the week prior. Mr Cripps was chomping at the bit to turn it on against his old club and the home crowd was not disappointed. In what was to be a bitter-sweet symphony, Cripps and Curnow tore the Lefties (and Pies) midfield apart. Cruelly, their superiority came at the expense of Aish, Cox and Grundy who floundered around looking for Rocky’s missing hammy. Gibson and Lewis surprised for the visitors, after finally being relieved of their back-breaking grind of having to prop up Jay Schulz (Weekend at Bernie’s style) at mid-week media events. A generally underwhelming contest with some forward line cameos from the Package and the Magic Haggis (prizes awarded for working that one out) giving the Hoppers false hope, only to be snuffed out by Joey late in the game.
Venus Bay Vultures 1187 def Iron Knob Codpieces 1025
Now we all know it’s a friggin long drive from the middle of nowhere in SA over to gloomy Venus Bay, so no one blames the Codpiece outfit for indulging in a light dusting of meth to see the journey through. However, it appears that ice was on the menu for all three courses, as the ‘Pieces rolled into town on another galaxy. Iron Knob’s ice-bender had them seeing snowmen all over the place with Gaz 82, Burger 80, Macrae 82, J Roo 84 and Hanley 58. On the flipside, the Vultures forward line proved that they are great breeders of one-trick ponies, with a knackery-worthy performance. As the match wore on, Coach Fitzy started beaming like a kid in a candy store as he legally sipped away on his tasty beverage and watched Docherty and Pittard towel up an...
Reckon I'll be lucky to crack 2k this week!
Which bizarrely, doesn't look too far off par!
Though I do see a couple of big 2300's around the traps
How'd you go?
Which bizarrely, doesn't look too far off par!
Though I do see a couple of big 2300's around the traps
How'd you go?
Ok peeps, injuries are starting to heat up, the top 8 is settled and we're in the upgrade period.
Also, Carn the Blues.
Also, Carn the Blues.
We picked up one on bookies favourites last week (to go two ahead of that benchmark for the season – 6 different tips for 4 wins and 2 losses so far) as the Saints did our model proud in overcoming in the Demons. See over for our Round 7 Tips
And for this week’s feature article – we take a statistical look at the assertion in the media this week that the Top 8 may already be decided just 6 rounds in.
And for this week’s feature article – we take a statistical look at the assertion in the media this week that the Top 8 may already be decided just 6 rounds in.
Interesting that Libba and Kerridge are both named. Prepare your emergencies!
Ins: Cripps, Ruggles, Yeo, MacPherson, Oliver, B. Crouch, Wingard
Outs: Maric, Cotchin, Hodge, Weitering, Aliir, Parish, Daivs, Laird, Tucker
New: Brand, Crocker, Redman, MacPherson
Full teams over the break.
Ins: Cripps, Ruggles, Yeo, MacPherson, Oliver, B. Crouch, Wingard
Outs: Maric, Cotchin, Hodge, Weitering, Aliir, Parish, Daivs, Laird, Tucker
New: Brand, Crocker, Redman, MacPherson
Full teams over the break.
PARKER!!! – the curse, if there ever was one, has been broken by Parker who smashed it in with 151.
Well done to all those who picked him up instead of an Ablett or a Mitchell – but both of those should be good upgrade targets in a few weeks.
This week I couldn’t think of an obvious injury impacting a lot of teams so I have just gone with a player who seems to have turned it around.
Read over for our Best Buys this week…
Well done to all those who picked him up instead of an Ablett or a Mitchell – but both of those should be good upgrade targets in a few weeks.
This week I couldn’t think of an obvious injury impacting a lot of teams so I have just gone with a player who seems to have turned it around.
Read over for our Best Buys this week…
Courtesy of JC
ORRFA Review - Round 6
Larrikin Lagoon Lefties 1051 def by Marble Bar Misfits 1234
An impressive performance by the orange tsunami ensured a day out for coach Len. The Misfits overcame a pretty shit performance up forward to overwhelm an ordinary ‘Goonies outfit. Five tons to zero in the Misfits favour tells the story, with coach’s love children Ward, Kelly, Whitfield and Williams all raising the bat. As for the Lefties, well, just one of those days I suspect the coach would soon forget. A 49 from the usually unstoppable Goldy says it all really. And who would have thought someone would say that Goldy had his arse handed to him by Andrew Phillips (91)?
Following an evening spent at the Bar’s HQ, combined with the completely shite performance put up by the ‘Goonies this week, conspiracy theories are in full swing as to what dodgy tactics were employed by the folk from the Bar. Misfits by name, as they say….
Venus Bay Vultures 1364 def Gundagai Grasshoppers 985
Splat went the ‘Hoppers as Fitzy’s Vultures continued their bright start to the year and dished out an old fashioned beating to sNoZ’s mob. Parker (151) dominated in the middle and was well supported by Greene and Crisp. Hulk Hogan went into full beast mode up forward as he booted a lazy 7 on his way to 139.
Following the late withdrawal of Cripps, the 3 man Gundagai midfield battled hard for a combined 325 but other than Billings up forward, they got precious little help. And to add further insult, Weitering went down with a shoulder injury - possibly from carrying his fellow defenders, judging by some of their scores.
Iron Knob Codpieces 1205 def Lovely Banks Lilacs 964
Now sitting second on the ladder, Jimbo may be wondering where all the fuss about rucks comes from. While still scoring well below what we’ve come to expect from them, the Codpieces cruised to 5-1 on the back of strong performances from Hanley (128), Shuey and Macrae (both 114)....
ORRFA Review - Round 6
Larrikin Lagoon Lefties 1051 def by Marble Bar Misfits 1234
An impressive performance by the orange tsunami ensured a day out for coach Len. The Misfits overcame a pretty shit performance up forward to overwhelm an ordinary ‘Goonies outfit. Five tons to zero in the Misfits favour tells the story, with coach’s love children Ward, Kelly, Whitfield and Williams all raising the bat. As for the Lefties, well, just one of those days I suspect the coach would soon forget. A 49 from the usually unstoppable Goldy says it all really. And who would have thought someone would say that Goldy had his arse handed to him by Andrew Phillips (91)?
Following an evening spent at the Bar’s HQ, combined with the completely shite performance put up by the ‘Goonies this week, conspiracy theories are in full swing as to what dodgy tactics were employed by the folk from the Bar. Misfits by name, as they say….
Venus Bay Vultures 1364 def Gundagai Grasshoppers 985
Splat went the ‘Hoppers as Fitzy’s Vultures continued their bright start to the year and dished out an old fashioned beating to sNoZ’s mob. Parker (151) dominated in the middle and was well supported by Greene and Crisp. Hulk Hogan went into full beast mode up forward as he booted a lazy 7 on his way to 139.
Following the late withdrawal of Cripps, the 3 man Gundagai midfield battled hard for a combined 325 but other than Billings up forward, they got precious little help. And to add further insult, Weitering went down with a shoulder injury - possibly from carrying his fellow defenders, judging by some of their scores.
Iron Knob Codpieces 1205 def Lovely Banks Lilacs 964
Now sitting second on the ladder, Jimbo may be wondering where all the fuss about rucks comes from. While still scoring well below what we’ve come to expect from them, the Codpieces cruised to 5-1 on the back of strong performances from Hanley (128), Shuey and Macrae (both 114)....
Goldi sucks. Rookies suck. Parker is awesome and I got a 2160, which feels about par I reckon.
Guess we'll see when it opens. How'd you go?
Guess we'll see when it opens. How'd you go?
So, the Dogs had more of it, but couldn't do the work up forward.
Surely both teams will be there deep in September, wonder if we'll see a rematch?
Surely both teams will be there deep in September, wonder if we'll see a rematch?
ORFFL Round 6 Preview:
We haven’t had anything ORFFL related for a couple of weeks. Not a lot of time put in to this so apologies in advance for its brevity and any errors and omissions.
Woy Woy Wizards 15 v Smiths Beach Seagulls 3
Not really a classic Friday night game to kick off the weekend. A strong start to the season for the ‘gulls sees them sitting nicely in 3rd place with a 4-1 record and they should be too strong for the 15th placed Wizards. Seagulls by 150
Bundalong Bullfrogs 18 v Coulta Couldabeens 8
Not a great year for the Bullfrogs so far sees them propping up the table. Having Big Ivan in the ruck is a relief, however the strong Richmond influence still pervades this team which is really not something to instill a great deal of confidence. They are hosting Coulta this week and who really knows which Coulta team is going to turn up. Having said that I can’t see them getting done this week, Coulta by 80.
Queenstown Quolls 13 v Mallacoota Magicians 6
I’m going for the upset here with the Quolls to get over the line by 15. A few ins over the last few weeks who whilst not being superstars have provided depth. Also, Jack Redden in the midfield for the Magicians, really, that’s nearly as bad as Aish as defence interchange.
Glenrowan Gunslingers 1 v Humpty Doo Hammerheads 10
Hard to see the Hammerheads bouncing back this week coming up against the table topping Gunslingers. Business as usual with the Glenrowan boys comfortably home by 200. All eyes starting to focus on the round 9 clash with the Savages.
Mt Buggery Disappointments 12 v Jimcumbilly Jackrabbits 9
After a 0-3 start the MBD boys have done a Melbourne and gone back to back to get themselves back in the mix. An important game here against the 9th placed Jackrabbits a classic 8 pointer if ever I have seen one. Goldstein v Martin in the ruck will go a long way in deciding this one. Jackrabbits by 22.
Warburton Wanderers...
We haven’t had anything ORFFL related for a couple of weeks. Not a lot of time put in to this so apologies in advance for its brevity and any errors and omissions.
Woy Woy Wizards 15 v Smiths Beach Seagulls 3
Not really a classic Friday night game to kick off the weekend. A strong start to the season for the ‘gulls sees them sitting nicely in 3rd place with a 4-1 record and they should be too strong for the 15th placed Wizards. Seagulls by 150
Bundalong Bullfrogs 18 v Coulta Couldabeens 8
Not a great year for the Bullfrogs so far sees them propping up the table. Having Big Ivan in the ruck is a relief, however the strong Richmond influence still pervades this team which is really not something to instill a great deal of confidence. They are hosting Coulta this week and who really knows which Coulta team is going to turn up. Having said that I can’t see them getting done this week, Coulta by 80.
Queenstown Quolls 13 v Mallacoota Magicians 6
I’m going for the upset here with the Quolls to get over the line by 15. A few ins over the last few weeks who whilst not being superstars have provided depth. Also, Jack Redden in the midfield for the Magicians, really, that’s nearly as bad as Aish as defence interchange.
Glenrowan Gunslingers 1 v Humpty Doo Hammerheads 10
Hard to see the Hammerheads bouncing back this week coming up against the table topping Gunslingers. Business as usual with the Glenrowan boys comfortably home by 200. All eyes starting to focus on the round 9 clash with the Savages.
Mt Buggery Disappointments 12 v Jimcumbilly Jackrabbits 9
After a 0-3 start the MBD boys have done a Melbourne and gone back to back to get themselves back in the mix. An important game here against the 9th placed Jackrabbits a classic 8 pointer if ever I have seen one. Goldstein v Martin in the ruck will go a long way in deciding this one. Jackrabbits by 22.
Warburton Wanderers...
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