TooSerious

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)


The format of the comp is covered in full in thenominations blog. The 1st stage was played out at:-
(http://tooserious.net/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7515/Champions-League-1st-Group-Stage.aspx)

In the 2nd Group Stage 4 groups of 6 teams battled it out in a round robin of 5 matches each from Rounds8 to 15, with no matches during the AFL bye rounds.

The 12 sides that survived will play off between rounds 16 to 19 to decide the Champions League title.

There is a fresh blog in use for the knockout stages so please head over to:-
(http://tooserious.net/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7747/Champions-League-Knockout-Rds-16-to-19.aspx)

We created 6 leagues with each league consisting of 2 or 3 Groups of 6 teams and the 12 team leagues have been topped up by teams with spare leagues available.

Remember these leagues are handy for you to keep tabs on upcoming opponents. Youcanquite easily check your opponents progress scores within either of your shared leagues or set up rivalries against your Group opponents to check scores once lockout ends.

Stage 2 Groups (round robin between Rounds 8 to 15)

Group1 =Group A Winner (22 Ton Salute), Group D Winner (That's A Paddling) , Group B 2nd Place (EreCumDeOtStepperFC), Group E 2nd Place (Highly Fevolved), Group C 3rd Place (Lightning Bolt), Group F 3rd Place (Ad's Adventurers)

Group 2 =Group B Winner...

A lot of big scores this week! Particularly if you went the Goldie VC, Fyfe C combo (And remembered to log in and change the C! )
And on side note, there's interest in creating a 4th ORFF league to head into the 2016 season. So if you'd like to be a part of it, get into the comments below!

Port Adelaide have dug deep sending the Pies to their 3rd straight narrow loss following their bye, the Tiges had won ugly over the Bluebaggers and the Dees and Bombers match has been a low scoring affair to half time.

This weeks sees teams jostling for position in SC leagues and in the real world AFL the Hawks face a massive test against the top of the ladder but a little unimpressive in recent weeks Freo.

Lets hear how your traded in players have gone this week, whether you are rolling with Fyfe as Captain and any laments about the rookie choices you shouldn't have made etc etc.

Cheers TTH

Remember guys, another early lockout this week!


ROUND 15
PORT ADELAIDE v COLLINGWOOD
Thursday July 9 at Adelaide Oval, 7.50pm (AEST)
POWER
B: C.O'Shea, J. Hombsch, J. Impey
HB: T. Clurey, J. Trengove, J. Pittard
C: M. Broadbent, R. Gray, B. Ebert
HF: A. Monfries, J. Westhoff, C. Wingard
F: H. Hartlett, J. Schulz, P. Ryder
Foll: M. Lobbe, T. Boak, O. Wines
Inter: B. Ah Chee, K. Amon, J. Neade, P. Stewart
Emer: S. Colquhoun, A. Moore, N. Krakouer
In: K. Amon, T. Clurey, J. Neade, C.O'Shea, J. Trengove
Out: S. Colquhoun, T. Jonas, A. Carlile (back), A. Moore, N. Krakouer
MAGPIES
B: T. Langdon, N. Brown, M. Williams
HB: A. Toovey, J. Frost, B. Maynard
C: A. Oxley, D. Swan, S. Sidebottom
HF: J. Elliott, J. White, T. Broomhead
F: J. Blair, T. Cloke, D. Moore
Foll: J. Witts, J. Crisp, S. Pendlebury
Inter: J. De Goey, T. Adams, A. Fasolo, T. Varcoe
Emer: B. Grundy, B. Kennedy, M. Scharenberg
Late change: B. Grundy in for M. Williams

RICHMOND v CARLTON
Friday July 10 at MCG, 7:50pm (AEST)
TIGERS
B: D.Grimes, J.Batchelor, T.Chaplin
HB: N.Vlastuin, A.Rance, B.Houli
C: B.Ellis, B.Deledio, K.McIntosh
HF: C.Newman, T.Vickery, D.Martin
F: S.Edwards, J.Riewoldt, T.Cotchin
Foll: S.Hampson, K.Lambert, S.Grigg
Inter: N.Gordon, A.Miles, S.Morris, T.Hunt
Emerg: L.McBean, M.McDonough, M.Thomas
Ins: S.Hampson, S.Morris
Outs: B.Griffiths, I.Maric
BLUES
B: D.Buckley, M.Jamison, S.White
HB: Z.Tuohy, C.Yarran, T.Fields
C: K.Simpson, A.Carrazzo, B.Gibbs
HF: T.Bell, L.Henderson, D.Armfield
F: A.Everitt, L.Casboult, T.Menzel
Foll: M.Kreuzer, M.Murphy, P.Cripps
Inter: E.Curnow, N.Holman, C.Wood, J.Tutt
Emerg: M.Whiley, B.Boekhorst, S.Rowe
Ins: A.Carrazzo, B.Gibbs, T.Menzel, T.Fields
Outs: M.Whiley, B.Boekhorst, N.Graham, B.Johnson

ESSENDON v MELBOURNE
Saturday July 11 at MCG, 1:40pm (AEST)
BOMBERS
B: M.Baguley, M.Hurley, J.Gwilt
HB: J.Melksham, A.Steinberg,...

PORT ADELAIDE v. COLLINGWOOD

Recent game: Round 19 2014 MCG – Collingwood 76 defeated Port Adelaide 70.

Pendlebury v. Port Adelaide

Rd 19 2014: 108 SC points, 27 disposals
EF 2013: 101 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 14 2013: 112 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 4 2012: 134 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 20 2011: 133 SC points, 31 disposals
Rd 1 2011: 120 SC points, 32 disposals
Rd 15 2010: 125 SC points, 30 disposals

Average is 119 SC points with 28 disposals.

Note: Solid record against Port Adelaide. Avoided the tag in the most recent matchup but normally tagged by Cassisi.

Gray v. Collingwood

Rd 19 2014: 49 SC points, 14 disposals
EF 2013: 25 SC points, 8 disposals
Rd 14 2013: 59 SC points, 20 disposals
Rd 4 2012: 82 SC points, 17 disposals
Rd 20 2011: 66 SC points, 20 disposals

Average is 56 SC points with 16 disposals.

Note: Terrible record against Collingwood with no scores over 85. Most recently manned up by Marley Williams, but had previously played against Goldsack and Sinclair in 2013.

RICHMOND v. CARLTON

Recent game: Round 1 2015 MCG – Richmond 105 defeated Carlton 78.

ESSENDON v. MELBOURNE

Recent game: Round 13 2014 MCG – Melbourne 78 defeated Essendon 77.

WESTERN BULLDOGS v. GOLD COAST

Recent game: Round 17 2014 Cazaly’s Stadium – Western Bulldogs 94 defeated Gold Coast 66.

Ablett v. Western Bulldogs

Rd 10 2014: 75 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 8 2013: 112 SC points, 31 disposals
Rd 8 2012: 150 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 14 2011: 121 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 3 2011: 141 SC points, 34 disposals
Rd 20 2010: 154 SC points, 39 disposals
QF 2009: 131 SC points, 31 disposals
Rd 21 2009: 122 SC points, 40 disposals
Rd 9 2009: 149 SC points, 38 disposals

Average is 128 SC points with 32 disposals.

Note: Fantastic record against the Bulldogs – except for his most recent effort where he was tagged out of the game by Picken. He had been tagged by Lower in 2013 and tagged by Picken in...

This week has seen more dramas for SuperCoaches, with Watson ruled out for the rest of the season, Maric suspended for the weekend and a range of other players missing for various reasons. Trades are starting to become scarce for many, and the importance of nailing each and every one of them grows by the week. I have to apologise for being rushed this week, so feel free to point out players I may have missed and try to forgive the spelling/grammatical mistakes.

Speaking of players I missed, the Best Buy this week is Essendon ruckman Shaun McKernan. Last week he didn't make the list but was rightfully mentioned in the comments section by TooSerious coaches, and after looking at all the stats I have to agree he's potentially great value. A cheap price, solid average and great flexibility make him a solid choice for a whole range of teams[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;]- and of course it may be worth placing abet[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;]on the next match.



DEFENSE
ROOKIES





Zak Jones (SYD) DEF 182.8k 41 +6k

Jones isn't a first-year rookie, hence his price, but he is on the bubble this week with an average of 41 after his score of 72 on the weekend. Brother of Nathan he has shown some good sign early in his AFL career but has struggled to stay in the Swans side, and his job security remains an issue.



Nick Holman (CAR) DEF 123.9k 46 +28k

Holman has played the last 2 games for the Blues, scoring 63 against the Dogs to bring him onto the bubble with an average of 46. With a low starting price and a 28 grand rise on the way he appears decent value, but like Jones has questionable job security at best.



Caleb Marchbank (GWS) DEF 197.3k 42 +4k
A high draft pick for the Giants, Marchbank has taken a while to get his opportunity at the top level...

What an emotional weekend of football!

Stats will likely be late as AFL Fantasy need to update their Geelong/Crows game manually. Will hopefully get the stats up before bed though.

<div id='yui_3_16_0_1_1436139171287_5328]St Kilda has today sensationally sacked its coach, Alan Richardson, for not meeting the board's low expectations.
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<div id='yui_3_16_0_1_1436139171287_5408]St Kilda board chairman Faceless Manstein made the announcement at a snap press conference held at the Linen House Blanket Fort this morning.



'Look...[span class='yiv9222949605026175903-24062015]We were crystal clear about our vision for the club when we hired Richo' said Manstein
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<div id='yui_3_16_0_1_1436139171287_5406]'He knew full well his job was to underachieve... We're not about to let the likes of him potentially ruin 100 years of club tradition.'
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<div id='yui_3_16_0_1_1436139171287_5396]The impact of the clubs unexpected upward trajectory is being felt across all aspects of the club.

Saints Marketing Manager, Allison Hotbroad explains:

'It's horrible, we're totally unprepared. We've run out of merchandise... aside from the commemorative Clinton Jones ashtrays.'
<div id='yui_3_16_0_1_1436139171287_5394]The Saints have also been forced to airlift emergency supplies of Josh Bruce Bobble-Heads to Moorabbin, in a desperate attempt to satisfy demand.
<div id='yui_3_16_0_1_1436139171287_5393]
<div id='yui_3_16_0_1_1436139171287_5392]It is believed the board were finally forced to act on Richardson after receiving a bombshell invoice from Linen House Blanket Fort cleaner, Darren.



'I've been cleaning their trophy cabinet for 28 years on a fixed rate.... their Spray 'n' Wipe budget is already at breaking point.'

'...Even a laminated NAB Rising Star nomination would bankrupt them, let alone an entire premiership cup.' Darren explained.
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<div id='yui_3_16_0_1_1436139171287_5400]Former Carlton coach Michael Malthouse is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Richardson.

More to follow....

SYDNEY v. PORT ADELAIDE

Recent game: Round 2 2015 Adelaide Oval – Sydney 92 defeated Port Adelaide 44.

Kennedy v. Port Adelaide

Rd 2 2015: 130 SC points, 36 disposals
Rd 20 2014: 118 SC points, 34 disposals
Rd 13 2014: 102 SC points, 20 disposals
Rd 13 2013: 107 SC points, 31 disposals
Rd 3 2012: 113 SC points, 27 disposals
Rd 8 2011: 140 SC points, 31 disposals

Average is 118 SC points with 30 disposals.

Note: Normally avoids the tag as Cornes goes to Hannebery. Played head to head against Ebert in both games in 2014. Solid scores with no sub-100 scores since 2011.

Hannebery v. Port Adelaide

Rd 2 2015: 91 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 20 2014: 54 SC points, 13 disposals
Rd 13 2014: 55 SC points, 13 disposals
Rd 13 2013: 60 SC points, 13 disposals
Rd 3 2012: 121 SC points, 36 disposals

Average is 76 SC points with 21 disposals.

Note: Terrible record against Port Adelaide. He has been effectively tagged by Cornes in the previous four matchups. His only score over 100, which was 121 in 2012, was achieved when he played against Paul Stewart.

Gray v. Sydney

Rd 2 2015: 114 SC points, 32 disposals
Rd 20 2014: 126 SC points, 37 disposals
Rd 13 2014: 93 SC points, 35 disposals
Rd 13 2013: 124 SC points, 24 disposals

Average is 114 SC points with 32 disposals.

Note: Solid record. Played with a sore ankle in the game earlier this year after copping a Franklin tackle in the second quarter. Tagged by Bird in Round 20 last year but still picked up 37 touches. Score helped by 12 clearances.

COLLINGWOOD v. HAWTHORN

Recent game: Round 23 2014 MCG – Hawthorn 121 defeated Collingwood 56.

Pendlebury v. Hawthorn

Rd 23 2014: 88 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 14 2014: 121 SC points, 35 disposals
Rd 21 2013: 110 SC points, 31 disposals
Rd 3 2013: 124 SC points, 29 disposals
QF 2012: 105 SC points, 30 disposals
Rd 17 2012: 127 SC points, 34 disposals
Rd 1 2012: 167 SC points, 33 disposals
PF...

For a while now I've written at length at on the favours, foibles and fortunes of all the teams in the grand fantasy football competition of ORFFL. Partly out of duty, mostly out of love, I've dissected this game and those playing it to give you all something to read on a frighteningly irregular basis. Not this week. This week is for me.

SARAH ISLAND SAVAGES vs MOUNT BUGGERY DISAPPOINTMENTS
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Bring it chump.