TooSerious

It's the penultimate round, so of course we were going to get more injuries! Bloody Murphy!
How have you fared? Make it through to the granny? Or with a quarter to go, is the game still on the line?

On Friday Port Adelaide were Grey-t, while Carlton had the blues.

Some​​of us are facing a donut eating feast this weekend, but good luck in the prelims for those still alive for 2014.

It's Finals time!



Congrats to all the teams who made it. Oh and also to the Savages for winning whatever the ORFFL version of the McClelland Trophy is. Probably a rusty piece of corrugated iron.

Firstly, last round's results:

812 Jimcumbilly Jackrabbits vs Milikapati Snakes 1125

1116 Merton Meerkats vs Coulta Couldabeens 1101

1273 Purnululu Bungle Rangers vs Poowong Potoroos 1047

1416 Warburton Wanderers vs Sarah Island Savages 1471

1146 Glenrowan Gunslingers vs Woy Woy Wizards 1307

1277 Smiths Beach Seagulls vs Mount Buggery Disappointments 1413

1159 Popanyinning Pyrite vs Tarwin Lower Pigs 1145

1185 Queenstown Quolls vs Bonnie Doon Bandits 950

1182 Humpty Doo Hammerheads vs Mallacoota Magicians 1349

The Final Ladder


Recap of rules for the Finals:

3. FINALS



(a) Final 8, knockout style over 3 weeks (R21-23).
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<div>(b) In the first week the Top 3 teams get to choose which team they play in the first week of the finals out of positions 5-8. Eg. 1st gets 1st choice, 2nd gets 2nd choice etc.
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<div>(c) In the second week of the finals, the four winners from the previous play off in seeded matches, according to the ladder at the end of the regular season. Eg. 1st vs 4th, 2nd vs 3rd.
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(d) The third week of the finals will consist of one match between the winners of the previous weeks matches. This match is known as the ORFFL Grand Final.






So to start things off and so it's clear in this thread, Sarah Island Savages nominate their finals opponents, then Mount Buggery, then Mallacoota.

Good luck to all!

<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Carnage round last week. But first, let's look at last week's leaders. Lobbe led the way with a massive 178. Franklin and Zorko also had huge games with 168 and 162 respectively. The other scores over 140 were Hanley (149), Gray (148), Lewis (145), Bennell (144), Pavlich (143) and Caddy (140). It is interesting to see a ruckman and a (mobile) forward leading the way. Let's look at the (limited!) options for this week &amp;hellip;
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Recent game - Round 1 2014, Etihad Stadium: Port Adelaide 120 - Carlton 87. Top scorers were Wines (145), Murphy (122) and Ellard (120). Wines was playing head to head against McLean whilst Ellard spent a lot of time on Pittard. Curnow tagged Ebert (104 SC points). Eight Port Adelaide players scored over 100.
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 1 2014: 122 SC points, 23 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 23 2013: 130 SC points, 23 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 8 2013: 130 SC points, 24 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 11 2011: 127 SC points, 32 disposals
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In: Donuts.
Out: Everyone in my midfield.


<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Friday, August 22
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Port Adelaide v Carlton at Adelaide Oval, 7.20pm ACST
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<div>Port Adelaide
<div>In: A.Monfries, J.Trengove
<div>Out: T.Logan, A.Young
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<div>Carlton
<div>In: K.Lucas, N.Holman, B.Johnson
<div>Out: D.Thomas (knee), D.Armfield, D.Ellard (ankle)

<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]New: Nick Holman (Murray U18)
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Saturday, August 23
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]North Melbourne v Adelaide at Blundstone Arena, 1.45pm AEST
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<div>North Melbourne
<div>In: L.Hansen, K.Turner
<div>Out: D.Wells (suspension), B.Harvey (suspension)
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<div>Adelaide
<div>In: S.Thompson, B.Rutten, R.Laird
<div>Out: D.Mackay (concussion), S.Shaw (hamstring), M.Grigg

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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Essendon v Gold Coast at Etihad Stadium, 2.10pm AEST
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<div>Essendon
<div>In: J.Carlisle, O.Fantasia
<div>Out: J.Melksham, D.Heppell (hand)
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<div>Gold Coast
<div>In: M.Shaw, C.Cameron
<div>Out: C.Dixon (quad), L.Herbert

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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood at Spotless Stadium, 4.40pm AEST
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Iron Knob 1498 d Charlies Opening 1201
The minor premiers firmed in flag favouritism after an effortless 297 point win over a game Charlie's Opening outfit.
The Codpieces, even without Gary Ablett, remain a force to be reckoned with - especially with Pearce Hanley posting GAJ-like numbers. Hanley's 149 led seven tons, including 120+ from Goldstein and Shuey. And you know everything is coming up Milhouse when even Jarrad Waite is finding form at the right time of the year.
For the Spelunkers, young gun Bontempelli (139) again smashed out a great score, while Swallow (121), MacKenzie and Hill broke into three figures.
Again the absence of a recognised ruckman didn't help the side - and may have to be addressed in the off-season.

Foul Bay 1436 d Cradle Mountain 1116
Ouch. Unfortunately this one was a bit one-sided as well as a below-full strength Chickens' squad outclassed the boys from the Apple Isle.
Old man Pavlich (143) turned back the clock, proving to be a more than handy fill-in for the absent Orange Roughy. Selwood, Mummy and Libber Mk 2 also hit the ton, while another six players scored above 90.
For the Devils, it was a disappointing end to a fine season; like a few teams it seems injuries caught up with them at the wrong time - Pendles a late withdrawal and Stevie J absent decimated its midfield.
The Amazing Zorko provided a lone hand with a magical 162, while Heppell's hair bamboozled the opposition for 119.

Waikikamoocow 1202 d Birdsville 1182
The only close final for the weekend saw the Waikiks battle to a 20-point win over the Battlers.
The defensive duo of Taylor (132) and McVeigh (129) helped lead the way, while Big Sauce (130) continued his all-ORFFA form in the ruck. These contributions would prove crucial in the wash-up, given Jamie Elliott's withdrawal left the depleted Waikiks one player short.
For Birdsville, it was a case of so close but so far. If not for an untimely injury to Travis Cloke (60),...

After a horror week in fantasy football, that may even leave some teams without a single playing midfielder, the Best Buys are here to try and ease your SC sorrows. This round looks to be one in where it's 'last man standing' rules, and being the last match before the SC grand finals it's bound to be another tough one. Time constraints have kept things fairly brief this week, but hopefully it'll be no less valuable.

The Best Buy for this week, a week that will go down in SC infamy, is the star West Coast midfielder Matt Priddis. On an excellent run of form as of late, and most importantly uninjured as of the time of writing this, Priddis could well be the saviour many teams are praying for. A hard in and under player and always a chance to snag a few goals Priddis should be firing this week against the Demons at Patterson's, and could even be a decent chance at being named captain for those who grab him.


DEFENSE
MID-PRICERS
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Luke Hodge (HAW) D/M 491.7k 93
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Hodge has been good value in recent games, pushing his average for the year up to 93 and playing a vital role in the Hawks team. Costing just over 490 grand and sitting in around 31,000 sides he looks to be decent value, and the D/M status may well help to cover some of the big outs in the midfield this week.
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Heath Shaw (GWS) DEF 459.6k 92
Heater had a quieter game on the weekend, but really the Giants dominated the play for the majority of the match. With some serious injury concerns of their own GWS will be relying on players such as Shaw to step up this week, against much stiffer opposition, and Shaw should be a shoe-in to once again go 100+

PREMIUMS
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Jarrad McVeigh (SYD) D/M 526k 105
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]McVeigh has been a great pick this...

For those that missed it, we got the ball rolling again for the upcoming season with a post a few weeks ago. We've had a number of people re-commit for this season, and also a lot of new players expressing interest.

Here's how the leagues look at this stage, with the players who have [span style='background: #ffffff;]alreadyrecommitted in bold:

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PREMIER: Mick;<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Karlos[/b];<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Dabombers[/b];<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Fez[/b];<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Walesy[/b];<strong style='font-size: 14px;]HEAVER[/b];<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Steve[/b];<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Owen[/b];<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Ruddy[/b]; jet;<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Stowie[/b];<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Rev[/b].

DIVISION 1: anthak;Jasmine;maggots;costak;Prap;LiQuiD_SiXx;nicksnow; crossy;twoeyec;bgt2110;Pearcey47;Don_Cottagers.

DIVISION 2: hawker;fudge;Lano24;trav00;ddsaints; spm67;yumcha;underachievers;doolz; headmandude;minis;russkoit.

DIVISION 3: lethal;rodgo;doobs;smokinjoemisiti;Reyloc;Rad_E_Cool;HEATalicious;OutKast_au;bigdog;Spurs_jay;Bigshep; Jmulldihno.
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<p style='color: #444444; margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='background: #ffffff;]Again, I have ordered the above lists the same as the standings at the end of our regular seasons, with the exception of the...

We all love playing aginst other top teams andTS Leagues are definitely the way to go to test your skills against the best

I know things can change before years end but I thought it would be worthwhile to track where the best of our TS Leagues are sitting in the 2014 overall league rankings

So farwe have

-TS Platinum League - 38th

- TS Hawthorn League - 72

- WayTooSerious (465238) = 93rd (as at Round 20)

- Yahoo-TS-4.0 (632154) = 94th (as at Round 20)



- TS St Kilda - 153

- TS SA Great - 181

- THE ORFFANS (886754) = 185

- TS RICHMOND LEAGUE (780433) = 196



- TSORFFU - 217th

- TS Scoundrels 247

-TS GAME ON (286272)= 254

- TS Expats 256

- TS ORFFL 392



- TS Port Adelaide 775



Post your TS league(s) rankingsbelow and I'll update the rankings over the course of the week



Cheers, TTH

[span style='background: #ffffff;]Bontempelli. Wow, we give him the rising star already now yeah? Since round 13, he's been averaging 96SC.Heck, he's been performing so well, he's starting to get onto my radar for next year.



[span style='background: #ffffff;]So what do we think? Second year blues gunna hit him? Or will he start slow again as Ellis did after his phenominal finish in 2013?


Something somethign Supercoach something something knocked out of all the finals already and OMG the subs and the outs it's been horrible.

At least I'm still alive in the ORFFL (Though it's looking pretty tight so far!)

How have you guys gone this weekend?