Official Team Thread Fighting Furies S38 - From the Dumpsters to Glory

[James Colorado]

Season 38 Official Squad List

1. Frothies Mcveigh (LG)
2. NaturalDisaster
3. ShaunDuggan (LG)
4. Rioli8217
5. Silky23
6. Feraligatr
7. Sab22
10. tigland
11. JyeDye
13. Frederico_WA
16. Stevi_Tigers
17. omgfridge (C)
18. The Cryptkeeper
19. James Colorado (C)
20. Edmund hunt
21. rfctigerarmy
25. Toump Ass
27. SplintWhisky
28. crazywildhorse
30. Grockadoc
31. krided
35. Chronz
44. Shueygod



Squad Size 23/30

IN: None
Out: Pickitt (Dragons)​

 

[James Colorado]

After Season 37, which was completely free from any controversy on our part at all (and only saw our finals campaign derailed by some minor administrative oversights), the Fighting Furies are on track for success and ready to bring it all home to the Hippodrome, where the best fans in the Sweet FA reside!

There has been some changes to the squad which fell agonisingly short in S37, with NaturalDisaster stepping back from LG duties to focus on maintaining his Qooty field and thread dominance. Frederico_WA is also rediscovering his mojo, and has left our LG for the time being.

Due to his outstanding form which has really been evident the entire time he has been in the Sweet FA, Frothies Mcveigh is bringing his wealth of leadership experience, to join ShaunDuggan, omgfridge, and myself in the LG as we plot our return to glory!

Our returning legends include the man who IS the club, rfctigerarmy, as well as those who demand success in tigland, Stevi_Tigers, Rioli8217, and Grockadoc who have set the historical high standards this club is founded upon, and are always ready to mentor our up and comers who now have another season under their belt in Feraligatr, SplintWhisky, Chronz, krided, Silky23, and Shueygod. Following an exceptional first season with the Furies, The Cryptkeeper returns to dominate on the qooty field (and dish out even more backhanders off it). As always, our squad is rounded out by those who are well on their way to legendary status in those who showed me the way to excellence when I first started way back in S33, with crazywildhorse, Edmund hunt, and Sab22 ready to continue their outstanding careers! And just to keep everyone salivating with anticipation, the best poster in the league is always ready to make an impact, with JyeDye ready to explode all over again in S38 (if he can get a McChicken, that is)!

 

[crazywildhorse]

Wow season 38. Lets get the Soviet version of the Russian national anthem going and I’ll be ready to put a gap in the wall.

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

what an exciting off-season for the furies. A fake threat to leave and a fake retirement.

Where do I purchase a membership?

 

[Jabba73]

This list really should perform better than the result of last season.

Look forward to something more form you this season.

 

[James Colorado]

what an exciting off-season for the furies. A fake threat to leave and a fake retirement.

Where do I purchase a membership?

Kind of suits a fake football league, doesn't it?

At any rate, we still have a fake captain.

 

[Robertio]

Kind of suits a fake football league, doesn't it?

At any rate, we still have a fake captain.

Excellent comeback.

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

Kind of suits a fake football league, doesn't it?

this league is fake?

At any rate, we still have a fake captain.

which one?

 

[James Colorado]

this league is fake?


which one?

If you have a fridge on your house, then it's clearly not me.

 

[Orange crush]

So this is where you guys hangout

 

[James Colorado]

So this is where you guys hangout

You in mate?

 

[omgfridge]

17. omgfridge (C)
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oh cool, im still captain

 

[James Colorado]

oh cool, im still captain

We need someone to give a hint of competency around here.

 

[Orange crush]

You in mate?

Not decided yet …. Will check things out this weekend when I get more free time

 

[Jabba73]

Not decided yet …. Will check things out this weekend when I get more free time

I've had my fun and now it's time to serve your conscience overseas

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

Not decided yet …. Will check things out this weekend when I get more free time

 

[Tigerturbulance]

You in mate?

This is where the Furies stuffed up closing Kittens and with that their ability to recruit numbers.
Back in the day when Kittens was open we would bring unsuspecting patrons in, spike their drinks with goon, give them free lap dances and let them sniff coke off the girls whilst filming everything they got up to. Blackmail is a strong incentive to get new players and certainly worked a charm in the period I was at the Hippodrome.

 

[crazywildhorse]

This is where the Furies stuffed up closing Kittens and with that their ability to recruit numbers.
Back in the day when Kittens was open we would bring unsuspecting patrons in, spike their drinks with goon, give them free lap dances and let them sniff coke off the girls whilst filming everything they got up to. Blackmail is a strong incentive to get new players and certainly worked a charm in the period I was at the Hippodrome.

Can confirm. Every word is true. I’ve turned up ever since.

 

[James Colorado]

S38 - The Road to Ignominy Glory:
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R1 - 28 July 2024
Fighting Furies v East Side Hawks, at rfctigerarmy's Hippodrome.

R2 - 4 August 2024
Fighting Furies v Sin City Swamprats, at rfctigerarmy's Hippodrome.

R3 - 11 August 2024
Coney Island Warriors v Fighting Furies, at Van Cortlandt Park.

R4 - 18 August 2024
Gumbies FFC v Fighting Furies, at the House of Gumby.

R5 - 25 August 2024
Fighting Furies v Ophidian Old Boys, at rfctigerarmy's Hippodrome.

R6 - 1 September 2024
Fighting Furies v West Coast Wonders, at rfctigerarmy's Hippodrome.

R7 - 8 September 2024
Dragons FFC v Fighting Furies, at Ljp86's Lair.

R8 - 15 September 2024
Fighting Furies v Roys FFC, at rfctigerarmy's Hippodrome.

R9 - 22 September 2024
Baghdad Bombers v Fighting Furies, at Abdu Prison.

R10 - 29 September 2024
Gold City Royals v Fighting Furies, at The Golden Throne.

R11 - 6 October 2024
Fighting Furies v Las Vegas Bears, at rfctigerarmy's Hippodrome.

R12 - 13 October 2024
Bye.

R13 - 20 October 2024
Fighting Furies v Gumbies FFC, at rfctigerarmy's Hippodrome.

R14 - 27 October 2024
Sin City Swamprats v Fighting Furies, at The Underground Stadium.

R15 - 3 November 2024
Fighting Furies v Coney Island Warriors, at rfctigerarmy's Hippodrome.

R16 (Heritage Round) - 10 November 2024
East Side Hawks v Fighting Furies, at The Eyrie.

R17 - 17 November 2024
Mount Buller Demons v Fighting Furies, at The Snow Dome.

R18 - 24 November 2024
Bye.

Finals Week One - 1 December 2024
First Qualifying Final: 1st v 4th, at TBD.
Second Qualifying Final: 2nd v 3rd, at TBD.
First Elimination Final: 5th v 8th, at TBD.
Second Elimination Final: 6th v 7th, at TBD.

Finals Week Two - 8 December 2024
First Semi Final: Loser First Qualifying Final v Winner First Elimination Final, at TBD.
Second Semi Final: Loser Second Qualifying Final v Winner Second Elimination Final, at TBD.

Finals Week Three - 15 December 2024
First Preliminary Final: Winner First Qualifying Final v Winner Second Semi Final.
Second Preliminary Final: Winner Second Qualifying Final v Winner First Semi Final.

Finals Week Four - 22 December 2024
Grand Final: Winner First Preliminary Final v Winner Second Preliminary Final, at SFA Park.

 

[Orange crush]

If these games start after 3:30 on Sunday I'm in

Sorry …. Time zone error no problem

 

[James Colorado]

S38 Round 1: Fighting Furies (28.7.175) d East Side Hawks (22.12.144) at the Hippodrome.

Official Match Thread - Season 38, Round 01: Fighting Furies v East Side Hawks at rfctigerarmy's hippodrome

Welcome to a new season of qooty. The Sweet FA is back with the first round of the thirty eighth season! Before we get into it lets quickly recap Season 37 When the siren sounded to end the Grand Final the Ophidian Old Boys won their second flag in just their fourth season in the league. OOBs...

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An incredible first round result saw the home crowd factor come into play, as after a slow start that saw the East Side Hawks jump out to an early lead, the Furies worked back into the match to dominate after quarter time and end up with the four points due to a powerhouse display from the man who will win this season's Fred Medal in ShaunDuggan, whose 9 goals 1 behind came from the only 10 kicks he had! Debutant Orange crush had one of the greatest first up games ever seen in the league, with 6 goals coming from 11 kicks (with 11 handballs and 11 marks across the Half Forward Flank), and Rioli8217 snapping 3 straight from his 6 kicks. As always, The Cryptkeeper proved that he is not one to ignore, with 18 disposals as a linkman and a goal of his own. Further afield, NaturalDisaster was a colossus in the ruck with 18 Hit Outs, 13 kicks, 21 handballs, and 2.1 on the scoreboard, Edmund hunt had 2 goals from 2 kicks, Frothies Mcveigh had 26 possessions, and Shueygod brought the defensive intent that changed the contest with 14 tackles to go with his 16 disposals. Feraligatr was busy from CHF with 20 disposals and 4 marks to go with her goal, Sab22 was impenetrable with 11 marks to go with his 7 kicks and 15 hand balls as he set up play after play, and omgfridge led from the front with 32 possessions, 8 marks, and 2.2. Furies stalwart Grockadoc was busy with 24 disposals and 4 marks, and the club's most revered player rfctigerarmy continued to show what we're all about with 20 possessions and 4 marks. crazywildhorse was a little quiter than normal with 16 possessions, but he is set to have another massive campaign

Chronz enjoyed playing with a little more freedom than he was given in S37, with 17 disposals and 6 marks across Half Back, while the other defenders in Toump Ass (16 disposals, 4 marks), Silky23 (6 disposals, 1 mark) provided solid support.

The key players in the team though were clearly our Back Pockets. JyeDye and James Colorado each risked leather poisoning by combining for a grand total of 2 kicks on the rare occasion they showed some endeavour (though at least the co-captain laid 3 tackles). I would like to say they weren't required to contribute, but when you kick 175 and only win by 31, there is an argument that a little more could have been done defensively...

 

[Chronz]

S38 Round 1: Fighting Furies (28.7.175) d East Side Hawks (22.12.144) at the Hippodrome.

Official Match Thread - Season 38, Round 01: Fighting Furies v East Side Hawks at rfctigerarmy's hippodrome

Welcome to a new season of qooty. The Sweet FA is back with the first round of the thirty eighth season! Before we get into it lets quickly recap Season 37 When the siren sounded to end the Grand Final the Ophidian Old Boys won their second flag in just their fourth season in the league. OOBs...

www.bigfooty.com

An incredible first round result saw the home crowd factor come into play, as after a slow start that saw the East Side Hawks jump out to an early lead, the Furies worked back into the match to dominate after quarter time and end up with the four points due to a powerhouse display from the man who will win this season's Fred Medal in ShaunDuggan, whose 9 goals 1 behind came from the only 10 kicks he had! Debutant Orange crush had one of the greatest first up games ever seen in the league, with 6 goals coming from 11 kicks (with 11 handballs and 11 marks across the Half Forward Flank), and Rioli8217 snapping 3 straight from his 6 kicks. As always, The Cryptkeeper proved that he is not one to ignore, with 18 disposals as a linkman and a goal of his own. Further afield, NaturalDisaster was a colossus in the ruck with 18 Hit Outs, 13 kicks, 21 handballs, and 2.1 on the scoreboard, Edmund hunt had 2 goals from 2 kicks, Frothies Mcveigh had 26 possessions, and Shueygod brought the defensive intent that changed the contest with 14 tackles to go with his 16 disposals. Feraligatr was busy from CHF with 20 disposals and 4 marks to go with her goal, Sab22 was impenetrable with 11 marks to go with his 7 kicks and 15 hand balls as he set up play after play, and omgfridge led from the front with 32 possessions, 8 marks, and 2.2. Furies stalwart Grockadoc was busy with 24 disposals and 4 marks, and the club's most revered player rfctigerarmy continued to show what we're all about with 20 possessions and 4 marks. crazywildhorse was a little quiter than normal with 16 possessions, but he is set to have another massive campaign

Chronz enjoyed playing with a little more freedom than he was given in S37, with 17 disposals and 6 marks across Half Back, while the other defenders in Toump Ass (16 disposals, 4 marks), Silky23 (6 disposals, 1 mark) provided solid support.

The key players in the team though were clearly our Back Pockets. JyeDye and James Colorado each risked leather poisoning by combining for a grand total of 2 kicks on the rare occasion they showed some endeavour (though at least the co-captain laid 3 tackles). I would like to say they weren't required to contribute, but when you kick 175 and only win by 31, there is an argument that a little more could have been done defensively...

I was at FB being a stats hog and goal leak. Only 5.3 kicked on me that game.

 

[Orange crush]

S38 Round 1: Fighting Furies (28.7.175) d East Side Hawks (22.12.144) at the Hippodrome.

Official Match Thread - Season 38, Round 01: Fighting Furies v East Side Hawks at rfctigerarmy's hippodrome

Welcome to a new season of qooty. The Sweet FA is back with the first round of the thirty eighth season! Before we get into it lets quickly recap Season 37 When the siren sounded to end the Grand Final the Ophidian Old Boys won their second flag in just their fourth season in the league. OOBs...

www.bigfooty.com

An incredible first round result saw the home crowd factor come into play, as after a slow start that saw the East Side Hawks jump out to an early lead, the Furies worked back into the match to dominate after quarter time and end up with the four points due to a powerhouse display from the man who will win this season's Fred Medal in ShaunDuggan, whose 9 goals 1 behind came from the only 10 kicks he had! Debutant Orange crush had one of the greatest first up games ever seen in the league, with 6 goals coming from 11 kicks (with 11 handballs and 11 marks across the Half Forward Flank), and Rioli8217 snapping 3 straight from his 6 kicks. As always, The Cryptkeeper proved that he is not one to ignore, with 18 disposals as a linkman and a goal of his own. Further afield, NaturalDisaster was a colossus in the ruck with 18 Hit Outs, 13 kicks, 21 handballs, and 2.1 on the scoreboard, Edmund hunt had 2 goals from 2 kicks, Frothies Mcveigh had 26 possessions, and Shueygod brought the defensive intent that changed the contest with 14 tackles to go with his 16 disposals. Feraligatr was busy from CHF with 20 disposals and 4 marks to go with her goal, Sab22 was impenetrable with 11 marks to go with his 7 kicks and 15 hand balls as he set up play after play, and omgfridge led from the front with 32 possessions, 8 marks, and 2.2. Furies stalwart Grockadoc was busy with 24 disposals and 4 marks, and the club's most revered player rfctigerarmy continued to show what we're all about with 20 possessions and 4 marks. crazywildhorse was a little quiter than normal with 16 possessions, but he is set to have another massive campaign

Chronz enjoyed playing with a little more freedom than he was given in S37, with 17 disposals and 6 marks across Half Back, while the other defenders in Toump Ass (16 disposals, 4 marks), Silky23 (6 disposals, 1 mark) provided solid support.

The key players in the team though were clearly our Back Pockets. JyeDye and James Colorado each risked leather poisoning by combining for a grand total of 2 kicks on the rare occasion they showed some endeavour (though at least the co-captain laid 3 tackles). I would like to say they weren't required to contribute, but when you kick 175 and only win by 31, there is an argument that a little more could have been done defensively...

An Adrian McAdam type debut for my good self …. Doubt I’ll be repeating that this season …. Zoops was running scared

 

[crazywildhorse]

S38 Round 1: Fighting Furies (28.7.175) d East Side Hawks (22.12.144) at the Hippodrome.

Official Match Thread - Season 38, Round 01: Fighting Furies v East Side Hawks at rfctigerarmy's hippodrome

Welcome to a new season of qooty. The Sweet FA is back with the first round of the thirty eighth season! Before we get into it lets quickly recap Season 37 When the siren sounded to end the Grand Final the Ophidian Old Boys won their second flag in just their fourth season in the league. OOBs...

www.bigfooty.com

An incredible first round result saw the home crowd factor come into play, as after a slow start that saw the East Side Hawks jump out to an early lead, the Furies worked back into the match to dominate after quarter time and end up with the four points due to a powerhouse display from the man who will win this season's Fred Medal in ShaunDuggan, whose 9 goals 1 behind came from the only 10 kicks he had! Debutant Orange crush had one of the greatest first up games ever seen in the league, with 6 goals coming from 11 kicks (with 11 handballs and 11 marks across the Half Forward Flank), and Rioli8217 snapping 3 straight from his 6 kicks. As always, The Cryptkeeper proved that he is not one to ignore, with 18 disposals as a linkman and a goal of his own. Further afield, NaturalDisaster was a colossus in the ruck with 18 Hit Outs, 13 kicks, 21 handballs, and 2.1 on the scoreboard, Edmund hunt had 2 goals from 2 kicks, Frothies Mcveigh had 26 possessions, and Shueygod brought the defensive intent that changed the contest with 14 tackles to go with his 16 disposals. Feraligatr was busy from CHF with 20 disposals and 4 marks to go with her goal, Sab22 was impenetrable with 11 marks to go with his 7 kicks and 15 hand balls as he set up play after play, and omgfridge led from the front with 32 possessions, 8 marks, and 2.2. Furies stalwart Grockadoc was busy with 24 disposals and 4 marks, and the club's most revered player rfctigerarmy continued to show what we're all about with 20 possessions and 4 marks. crazywildhorse was a little quiter than normal with 16 possessions, but he is set to have another massive campaign

Chronz enjoyed playing with a little more freedom than he was given in S37, with 17 disposals and 6 marks across Half Back, while the other defenders in Toump Ass (16 disposals, 4 marks), Silky23 (6 disposals, 1 mark) provided solid support.

The key players in the team though were clearly our Back Pockets. JyeDye and James Colorado each risked leather poisoning by combining for a grand total of 2 kicks on the rare occasion they showed some endeavour (though at least the co-captain laid 3 tackles). I would like to say they weren't required to contribute, but when you kick 175 and only win by 31, there is an argument that a little more could have been done defensively...

28 goals is magnificent

 

[James Colorado]

S38 Round 2: Sin City Swamprats (16.15.111) d Fighting Furies (11.11.77) at the Hippodrome.

Official Match Thread - Season 38, Round 2: Fighting Furies v Sin City Swamprats at rfctigerarmy’s hippodrome

Wow! How a new season quickly changes the landscape, last seasons 11th placed the Fighting Furies led by James Colorado had a high scoring win last week & this week they come up against last seasons runner ups the Sin City Swamprats led by co captains philreich and damicky who surprisingly...

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A bit of an early season reality check for us this round, with a reminder that defence and two-way running is essential to winning a game of qooty.

Now I don't want to imply that our forward line is impotent, not after last week's performance, but it's ability to get back to peak hardness for the next round is in question. ShaunDuggan followed last week's sterling 9.1 with 3.4, spraying his shots all over the place and creating quite the mess for his teammates to try to mop up. Our forward pockets in JyeDye and Silky23 did what they could with Shaun's leftovers, kicking 1.1 and 2.0 respectively (Silky doing this from 2 kicks, 2 marks), while Feraligatr let her temper get the better of her, giving away two critical free kicks despite an otherwise solid performance of 11 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles, and 1 goal 2 behinds. The Cryptkeeper was creative on the flank with 11 disposals and a goal, and Orange crush realised that his auspicious debut has now led to a bit of attention from the opposition, who kept themselves goal side of him to prevent any scores, though he was still effective working up the ground with 12 disposals and 4 marks.

NaturalDisaster dominated in the ruck with 13 hit outs, 20 disposals, and a goal, Frothies Mcveigh had 23 touches (and to belabor the innuendo from the previous paragraph, sprayed his three shots on goal in filthy manner), and Edmund hunt was busy on a wing with 27 possessions and a goal, and omgfridge having it 19 times, but also throwing his elbows out a bit to give away 3 free kicks. Grockadoc gave a bit of run through the middle with 14 disposals and a goal, and rfctigerarmy not only had it 19 times, but set a defensive example with 4 BONE SHATTERING TACKLES! There were a few midfielders who were content to sit by and watch all the work get done by others, with crazywildhorse (11 disposals) and Shueygod (1 kick) both well down on their usual performances.

Down back, SplintWhisky was busy not letting the side get blown away, and intercepted the ball with 4 marks while having 7 disposals, though our other KPD in Toump Ass was down on his usual stopping game with 9 touches to go with his 2 marks. Chronz enjoyed his move up the field by providing a lot of run off half back with 15 disposals and 5 marks, and Sab22 was busy from the BP, cutting the Swamprats' forward entries off 5 times and having 16 disposals. Rioli8217 was unable to work himself into the game with only 5 touches, and James Colorado's blatantly transparent move of moving himself upfield for some easy Qerrins paid off for him but not the team, with 17 disposals and 1 tackle to at least remind him of what human contact feels like.