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For those who take it way too seriously

SYDNEY v. COLLINGWOOD

Recent game: Round 2 2014 ANZ – Collingwood 89 defeated Sydney 69.

Pendlebury v. Sydney

Rd 2 2014: 182 SC points, 33 disposals
Rd 20 2013: 150 SC points, 35 disposals
Rd 8 2013: 119 SC points, 28 disposals
PF 2012: 142 SC points, 30 disposals
Rd 20 2012: 116 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 14 2011: 114 SC points, 25 disposals

Average is 137 SC points with 30 disposals.

Note: Had a massive game against Sydney last year with 33 touches and 10 tackles. Played head to head against Kennedy.

Kennedy v. Collingwood

Rd 2 2014: 109 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 20 2013: 93 SC points, 19 disposals
Rd 8 2013: 56 SC points, 18 disposals
PF 2012: 132 SC points, 30 disposals
Rd 20 2012: 168 SC points, 40 disposals
Rd 14 2011: 124 SC points, 24 disposals

Average is 114 SC points with 27 disposals.

Note: Poor record against Collingwood. Most recently played head to head against Pendlebury. Scored a very poor 56 SC points in 2013 when he was tagged out of the game by Macaffer and finished the game with 18 touches at 56% disposal efficiency.

Hannebery v. Collingwood

Rd 2 2014: 107 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 20 2013: 79 SC points, 21 disposals
Rd 8 2013: 113 SC points, 31 disposals
PF 2012: 118 SC points, 33 disposals

Average is 104 SC points with 29 disposals.

Note: Avoided the tag last year when Macaffer was sent to Jack. Has previously played head to head against Swan or Sidebottom.

ESSENDON v. ADELAIDE

Recent game: Round 14 2014 Etihad Stadium – Essendon 101 defeated Adelaide 92

Dangerfield v. Essendon

Rd 14 2014: 71 SC points, 21 disposals
Rd 1 2013: 63 SC points, 17 disposals
Rd 19 2012: 127 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 17 2011: 104 SC points, 17 disposals
Rd 14 2010: 96 SC points, 11 disposals

Average is 92 SC points with 19 disposals.

Note: Poor record against Essendon with only two scores over 100 in five games. Most recently played head to head against...
ROUND 20
SYDNEY SWANS v COLLINGWOOD
Friday August 14 at SCG, 7.50pm
SWANS
B: N.Smith, T.Richards, J.Laidler
HB: D.Rampe, H.Grundy, R.Shaw
C: H.Cunningham, J.Kennedy, J.McVeigh
HF: K.Jack, A.Goodes, L.Jetta
F: I.Heeney, K.Tippett, T.Mitchell
Foll: M.Pyke, D.Hannebery, L.Parker
Inter: B.Jack, J.Lloyd, S.Reid, G.Rohan
Emer: Z.Jones, X.Richards, J.Rose
In: M.Pyke, G.Rohan
Out: Z.Jones, T.Nankervis
MAGPIES
B: T.Langdon, N.Brown, M.Williams
HB: A.Toovey, J.Frost, B.Sinclair
C: J.Crisp, D.Swan, S.Sidebottom
HF: T.Varcoe, B.Reid, J.Elliott
F: A.Fasolo, T.Cloke, D.Moore
Foll: B.Grundy, T.Adams, S.Pendlebury
Inter: L.Greenwood, J.De Goey, J.Blair, J.Marsh
Emer: B.Maynard, M.Scharenberg, J.White
In: J.De Goey, T.Cloke
Out: B.Maynard, M.Scharenberg
ESSENDON v ADELAIDE
Saturday August 15 at Etihad Stadium, 1.45pm
BOMBERS
B: M.Baguley, T.Pears, A.Steinberg
HB: B.Goddard, J.Carlisle, M.Gleeson
C: B.Stanton, D.Heppell, M.Hibberd
HF: J.Laverde, D.Myers, C.Dempsey
F: K.Langford, C.Hooker, J.Daniher
Foll: J.Giles, D.Zaharakis, H.Hocking
Inter: J.Melksham, S.Edwards, J.Merrett, B.Howlett
Emer: P.Ambrose, E.Kavanagh, N.O'Brien
In: T.Pears, D.Myers, J.Melksham
Out: A.Cooney (suspended), J.Gwilt (groin), N.O'Brien
CROWS
B: J.Lever, K.Hartigan, L.Brown
HB: R.Henderson, D.Talia, B.Smith
C: R.Laird, R.Sloane, R.Atkins
HF: C.Cameron, T.Lynch, E.Betts
F: J.Jenkins, T.Walker, R.Knight
Foll: S.Jacobs, P.Dangerfield, S.Thompson
Inter: N.Van Berlo, D.Mackay, J.Lyons, M.Crouch
Emer: J.Podsiadly, M.Wright, A.Otten
No changes


NORTH MELBOURNE v ST KILDA
Saturday August 15 at Blundstone Arena (Hobart), 2.10pm
KANGAROOS
B: M.Firrito, R.Tarrant, L.Hansen
HB: S.Wright, S.Thompson, B.Jacobs
C: N.Dal Santo, J.Ziebell, S.Atley
HF: S.Gibson, D.Petrie, B.Harvey
F: S.Higgins, J.Waite, L.Thomas
Foll: T.Goldstein, B.Cunnington, A.Swallow
Inter: L.McDonald, T.Garner, R.Nahas, B.Brown...
So with the first round of SC finals for the year done and dusted many coaches will be looking to get an advantage over their opponents this week, but also a fair few likely to save trades after earning themselves a week off. This means that there is the potential for some big moves in overall rankings, as well as some surprise results for leagues. Crunch time in SC is well and truly upon us.

That brings us to the Best Buy for this week, and a likely surprise for many, Joel Selwood. After a poor season in SC terms Ducky finally appears to be pulling it together, with some impressive scores over the last few rounds and Geelong mounting a big push for finals action. And yes I am aware that I used the Duckwood pun last season, but it's a good one and as is increasingly the case this year I'm fairly pressed for time.

DEFENSE
ROOKIES





Matthew Scharenberg (COL) DEF 123.9k 40 +20k
Scharenberg is finally on the bubble at Collingwood, after a series of injuries delayed the promising defender's debut. An average of 40 from his first 2 games will give him an expected price rise of around 20 grand after his next match, but really any prospective coaches will just be looking for him to stay on the field over the remaining rounds.



MID-PRICERS





Bachar Houli (RIC) DEF 438.8k 96 14.3%

Houli, like a lot of defenders this season, has been fairly inconsistent of late. A score of 103 against the Crows has pushed his average back to 96 for the season and he will likely be around 14 grand more expensive next week. The Tigers have one of the better draws through SC finals this year, and Houli should be able to keep his scores around the 100 mark if Richmond can continue to perform.



Tom McDonald (MEL) DEF 410.1k 95 22.7%
McDonald has also been very up and down this year, starting the season on fire before dropping off significantly and now jumping between good and poor scores. A price of 410 grand is good value for a...
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<p style='color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;]Once again in the ORFFA, we have Mark Seaby Round in remembrance of pick 429 of our inaugural draft, where Foul Bay attempted to pick Seaby, but realised he had already been selected at pick 430 by Birdsville :)
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<div style='color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;]Ruckmen have made some teams this year, and have cost some teams a win, some their chance at finals, and for some, their entire season.
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<div style='color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;]The Chooks pulled one out of the bag in this match of the round between first and fifth. JC had the Battlers up and about early, with Bachar Houli kicking to the flanks instead of up the guts, giving Enright and Tom McD a much needed chop out in the back line. The Chooks forward line responded well with a combined score of 386 across the line, but it was in the guts where the game was won. In a rather strange move, ChiefBet opted to leave Zac Smith on the pine in recognition of Seaby, and went with the shortest man in his team, Matthew Stokes, to take on Big Boy McEvoy in the ruck. The Stokes move ended up being a masterstoke (see what I did there), with Danger, Cunnington and Selwood ripping the clearances to shreds. Foul Bay will be worried coming into finals without a ruck however, and only time will tell if they will pay the price. Birdsville, harbouring hopes of a Top 4 finish, will lick their wounds and come back for a must win game against Darraweit Guim this week.
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As the NBA schedule is being released tomorrow morning (our time), I thought it would be a good idea to create a blog asking people to renew their interest in playing this season. Please read over the break

This is the 6th season of the TS NBA fantasy basketball leagues.

If you would like to play again this season, please post a comment to below to say that you are keen to play again.

Any newcomers are also welcome to join, please post a comment below to say that you would like to play. Last year we had 4 leagues, so depending on the level of interest, we would possibly create another league. If not, we will place your name on a waiting list and and see if there are any people who drop out from last year (the waiting list will be in the order of who indicates their interest first)

We use the ESPN fantasy basketball site and we use a scoring system that has been designed by the players within TS NBA community.

If you have any questions, post them in the comments below and someone will be able to help you.

We have plenty of time to get everything sorted before the season commences.

The live draft will be held on Sunday night of 25th of October. We want to avoid the situation last year where the position status of the players changed after we held the draft.

Here is the recap from last season as to who got promoted and relegated from the different leagues:

Promotions
















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Wellity, wellity, well. Another ORFFL regular season is almost over and just the one position in the final 8 is yet to be decided going into the last round. That of 8th. Milikapati hold the position for the moment, but amazingly only 4 total points separates them from 9th placed Warburton. Glenrowan has more points than both of the above, however they sit a game behind on 7 wins and facing the Dangerfield led Smiths Beach this weekend. With Beams out they may have given up the ghost already.

It is mathematically possible that either Bundalong or Popanyinning could make the finals, yet given they'd Milikapati and Warburton to lose while making up 500-1200 points in a single round. So not technically impossible just highly unlikely. #believe

A note to Bundalong though; it is possible to play players Out Of Position - say a MID in a DEF slot, in case you were unawares. They get half their score is all.

And a note on the finals, let's make it 1-3 choose their opponents by Monday night.



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<p style='color: #444444; margin-bottom: 10px; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='background-color: #fcfcfc;]The Champions League had 48 teams as per the pre-season nominations blog (http://tooserious.net/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7402/2015-TS-Champions-League-Nominations.aspx)
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<p style='color: #444444; margin-bottom: 0cm; background-color: #fcfcfc;]The 2nd stages was played out at:-
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<p style='color: #444444; margin-bottom: 10px; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='font-size: 14px; background-color: #fcfcfc;]In the Knockout stages the 4 2nd placed teams from Stage 2 will take on the 4 3rd...
I'm pretty sure I've said this already this year, but with the vast majority of my fantasy dreams ending as my actual team has- in flames, I think I now support the Dogs.
WOOF.
ADELAIDE v. RICHMOND

Recent game: Round 21 2014 Adelaide Oval – Richmond 79 defeated Adelaide 69.

COLLINGWOOD v. CARLTON

Recent game: Round 5 2015 MCG – Collingwood 120 defeated Carlton 45.

Pendlebury v. Carlton

Rd 5 2015: 158 SC points, 32 disposals
Rd 15 2014: 131 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 7 2014: 102 SC points, 26 disposals
Rd 15 2013: 154 SC points, 33 disposals
Rd 2 2013: 121 SC points, 23 disposals

Average is 133 SC points with 28 disposals.

Note: Fantastic record against Carlton. Normally tagged by Cachia or Carrazzo. Kicked two goals in Collingwood’s big win earlier this year.

WESTERN BULLDOGS v. PORT ADELAIDE

Recent game: Round 10 2015 Adelaide Oval – Port Adelaide 100 defeated Western Bulldogs 62.

Gray v. Western Bulldogs

Rd 10 2015: 87 SC points, 20 disposals
Rd 14 2014: 96 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 10 2013: 40 SC points, 6 disposals
Rd 22 2011: 78 SC points, 19 disposals

Average is 75 SC points with 18 disposals.

Note: Shocking record against the Bulldogs with no scores over 100!

BRISBANE v. GOLD COAST

Recent game: Round 5 2015 Metricon Stadium – Gold Coast 118 defeated Brisbane 54.

Rockliff v. Gold Coast

Rd 5 2015: 0 SC points, 0 disposals
Rd 18 2014: 175 SC points, 47 disposals
Rd 3 2014: 155 SC points, 35 disposals
Rd 15 2013: 101 SC points, 23 disposals
Rd 3 2013: 88 SC points, 22 disposals
Rd 17 2012: 121 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 4 2012: 163 SC points, 37 disposals
Rd 21 2011: 124 SC points, 34 disposals

Average is 132 SC points with 32 disposals.

Note: I have ignored his score against Gold Coast earlier this year when he was knocked out in the first quarter. He has a fantastic record against Gold Coast with three scores over 150. Most recently he was tagged by Stanley.

GEELONG v. SYDNEY

Recent game: Round 7 2015 ANZ Stadium – Sydney 120 defeated Geelong 77.

Selwood v. Sydney

Rd 7 2015: 89 SC points, 19 disposals
Rd 11 2014: 98 SC...
Rd19 teams are listed at

http://tooserious.net/forum/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7833/2015-Teams-Round-19.aspx

but note Deledio is a late out and Steele missed the Friday night cut



For all the stats on this weeks Captain and Vice captain choices head over to

http://tooserious.net/forum/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7836/Captains-Obvious-Round-19.aspx


If you are lucky enough to have trades in hand then check out the best buys head over to

http://tooserious.net/forum/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7831/Best-Buys-Finals.aspx


The grand final of the Champions League is on this weekend with Blue Steele up against BafingwoodFC, details over at

http://tooserious.net/forum/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7747/Champions-League-GRAND-Final-Week.aspx


The Masters Series and TS Shield are underway and this weeks fixture is provided at

http://tooserious.net/forum/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7714/2015-TS-Knockouts-Masters-Series-2nd-Round-and-TS-Shield-Rd-of-16.aspx


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Whether your SC week (and year) is shaping as good, bad or indifferent comment, comment and comment some more below



as always any posting of late out and subs will be much appreciated by others in the TS Community



Best of luck in your Finals, Minor finals and overall efforts !!



Cheers TTH