Progress score from The Stadium (shortened version) The visiting Barracudas have played 13 of their 15, with Graham 132,the Bont 126 and Weitering 103, the only players flying the flag for Groote Eyelandt but they lead the Home team 13/994 to 8/738. The Barcrawlers have been well served by Hewett 127, Finlayson 112, and Elliott 108, while Adams 97 and Duggan 90 have assisted the cause... @YAD69
It's all over at The Stadium and the Barcrawlers have come home with a wet sail and registered their highest score for the season, in defeating Groote Eyelandt 1368-1139, with Davies-Uniacke 133, Dawson 115, Langdon 105 and Buckley 97 all performing well in the final period.....while the 2 players dropped for this game, Collins 115 and McAdam 75, both had good games in the 2's, and are looking at re-calls. BOG: 3.Davies-Uniacke BB 133 2.Graham GEB 132 1.Hewett BB 127 The BIG TAP was won by Finlayson BB over Stanley GEB 112-61 Next round the Barracudas return home to host the Crocs, while Banchang travel down under to Nuytsland to face the Vikings. @YAD69
Nuytsland Vikings vs. Horsham Huskies @Wolffy84 Once upon a time, in the rugged lands of Nuytsland, a formidable clan of Vikings stood guard over their ancestral graveyard. The Vikings were known for their unyielding courage, unwavering loyalty, and their ferocity in battle. Led by their brave and wise English chieftain, they were a force to be reckoned with. Alongside him were his trusted companions: Libba, the swift and agile scout; Scott, the mighty warrior with an unmatched strength; Powell, the skilled archer; Taylor, the cunning strategist; Petracca, the shrewd tactician; and Newman, the mysterious and silent assassin. On the other side of the vast graveyard lay the icy domain of the Horsham Huskies, a clan of fierce and relentless warriors. Their leader, Witts, was known for his cunning and ruthless tactics. His closest allies included Flanders, the fierce berserker who fought with untamed fury; Holmes, the stealthy and cunning tracker; and McGoven, the skilled and merciless swordsmen. For generations, the Vikings and Huskies had maintained an uneasy truce over the sacred graveyard. However, when a harsh winter fell upon Nuytsland, an unusual phenomenon occurred. A rare and favorable weather event blessed the Vikings with a powerful blizzard that blanketed the battlefield in thick snow. This event, known as the "Frost Veil," favored the Vikings' strength, as they were used to the cold climate and could navigate the treacherous terrain with ease. As the Frost Veil descended upon the land, the Vikings found themselves at a significant advantage. The blinding snow made it nearly impossible for the Huskies to navigate the terrain, giving the Vikings the upper hand. English, recognizing this as a gift from the gods, saw an opportunity to fortify their territory against the invading Huskies. Witts, the cunning leader of the Huskies, knew that they had to act quickly before the Frost Veil's advantage shifted the odds against them entirely. Despite the harsh conditions, he rallied his troops, knowing that victory would be the key to securing their claim over the sacred graveyard. The clash between the two clans was fierce and unyielding. The Vikings' raw strength and resilience in the blizzard made them a formidable force. Scott's mighty axe cleaved through the Huskies' ranks, while Powell's arrows found their mark with deadly precision. Taylor's strategic prowess led the Vikings in a well-coordinated assault, and Petracca's tactical brilliance ensured they maintained their defensive positions effectively. On the other side, Witts led the Huskies with cunning and tenacity. Flanders, fueled by berserker rage, fought with unmatched ferocity, instilling fear in the hearts of the Vikings. Holmes and McGoven utilized their stealth and lethal skills to try and outmaneuver their opponents. As the battle raged on, the Frost Veil slowly began to lift, and the advantage it bestowed upon the Vikings waned. Now, both clans fought on an equal footing, and victory seemed uncertain for either side. In the midst of the chaos, Libba spotted an opportunity. She and a small group of elite Viking scouts launched a daring ambush against Witts, catching the Huskies' leader off guard. The surprise attack threw the Huskies into disarray, and their cohesion crumbled. Seizing the moment, English rallied his weary but resolute Vikings for a final push. They fought with renewed determination, driving the Huskies back. Seeing their leader overwhelmed, the remaining Huskies began to retreat, accepting their defeat. The Vikings emerged victorious, having successfully defended their sacred graveyard from the invading Huskies. The brave English chieftain, celebrated the hard-fought victory with his loyal comrades. The Frost Veil had played its part in tipping the scales in their favor, but it was the indomitable spirit and unity of the Nuytsland Vikings that ensured their triumph. From that day forth, the Vikings and Huskies found a new respect for each other's strength and valor. The sacred graveyard remained under the protection of the Nuytsland Vikings, and the memory of the legendary battle was etched into the annals of their history, a testament to the unyielding spirit of the Viking warriors. Vikings 1440 def Huskies 1252 3. English 2.Powell 1.Scott Bigtap English
Cormorants 1051 destroyed by Buffalos 1446 Coming out of the bye the Comorants balloon was resembling a pimple on a 15 year old's face, every expanding and showing no signs of slowing down. The rookies were delivering in spades, the other youngsters were developing nicely and big Shrek was doing Shrek things. In the space of three weeks the air has well and truly been sucked out of the balloon and it now looks more like an 80 year old's nut sack, shriveled and neglected. With Darcy, Sheldrick, Rachele and Wardlaw all watching from the stands things went from bad to worse on the weekend as Ashcroft went down with a season ending injury and Johnson developed a leather allergy. Meanwhile the Serengetti boys did as they pleased with Docherty, Ridley, Neale, Bazlenka, Parish and Merret all playing great games. The only area where the Comorants really threatened the visitors was in the ruck, where battle of the ages took place, or maybe it was more like a fencing dual with limp lettuce leaves as Lycett (32) got the better of Bryan (24). For the Buffalos a deep finals run is on the horizon whilst for the Comorants there is not much left to do but plan for the end of season trip.
@eagle_eyed Not the highest quality match down in The Crater but Serengeti leading through weight of numbers Serengeti 713/10/71 v Southern Cross 114/4/29
The Barracuda's are on 1,115/13 85.7 to the Crocs @fresh on 337/4 84.3 Apparently the Crocs are leaving their best to the last quarter. The chase is on.
@eagle_eyed Both sides showing very slight signs of improvement Serengeti 1027/13/79 v Southern Cross 503/11/46
@eagle_eyed An underwhelming affair has ended in a comfortable victory for The Buff Serengeti 1230 def Southern Cross 831
I can't recall any 1600 scores recently, might even be my first over 1500, even had crouch 144 on bench
In a scrappy game at Eden, the Whalers get a win. Ironically, in a season where the first half we struggled to get a complete team, Dougal Howard missed the boat and could have won it for the Smugglers. While Curnow and Milera did well for the Smugglers, consistancy was key for the Whalers with 7 players in the 70s compared to only 4 getting 70+ for Christmas Island. With only one round to go, we will finish bottom but now with some viable depth, 2024 will be better. Eden 1082 def Christmas Island 999 BAFFU: Curnow 3, Milera 2, Ellis 1 Giant Tap: Briggs 104 def De Koning 26
I remember the Armadillos had a mammoth score a couple of weeks back when Goodwin decided to unshackle big Max but nothing comes to mind in terms of 1600+. That's dream time stuff!