Official Match Thread Season 29 Round 6 - West Coast Wonders vs Baghdad Bombers at The Colosseum

[TheInjuryFactory]

Welcome to High Stakes Qooty with your host TheInjuryFactory!

The action is heating up as the season starts to take shape, with the winners and losers starting to make their moves as we head into a crucial phase of the new season. Some teams have had a dream run, others a bum hand, but all have played the cards they've been dealt as they jockey for position in Season 29. Is it time to chase your luck and let it ride, or is it time to roll the dice and take your chances?

It's make or break time, this is High Stakes Qooty!*
*Please gamble responsibly.​

The Wonders are coming off a famous 6 point win in the Foundation Cup on Saturday, holding off a fast finishing Demons for a crucial win that keeps their season on track as they celebrated their inspirational captain’s 350th game. Sitting at 2-3 heading into Round 6, they’ll be looking to ride that momentum through to the mid point of the season, after a lacklustre first month at The Colosseum. They’ll be breathing a sigh of relief this week, as a costly team sheet error very nearly saw the newly promoted Sab22 and his co-captain Dingster crap out, and earn an unexpected spell on the sidelines. But after a 9 goal effort in their thrilling win, he’s gone from bust to boom, as all was quickly forgiven in the course of an action packed afternoon.


They’ll be hosting the Bombers, who’ll be licking their wounds after a 5 goal demolition at the hands of the Hawks. With a record of 2-2 and a draw, the Bombers would be fairly pleased with their early season form after a wooden spoon season in S28, they currently sit just inside the eight. Recruit cadsky the standout at Waverley Park, with his 29 touches proving the Bombers hit the jackpot with the second year player, as he continues on with the rich vein of form displayed in the state of origin carnival in January. The Baghdad side will need to up the ante if they’re to match a powerful Wonders outfit on their home deck.

The King


Elton Johns Wig – WONDERS​

The TFLUA-Tiger medallist has continued on where he left off in Season 29, the midfield tyro forming an important partnership with second year mid Bloodied52, as they look to gel and drive the Wonders back up the ladder in S29. His average of 24.8 disposals places him at #9 overall, while his uncontested game has given him a point of difference this season, seeing him sit comfortably at #1 in the comp for marks with 8.0 per game.

Riviat – BOMBERS​

The Bombers’ underrated second year gun Riviat has made an impressive start to his Season 29, having moved into the ruck for the wooden spooners as they look to reverse their fortunes. Not only is he ranked #5 for hitouts in the competition averaging 12.3 per game, but he also does plenty of damage around the ground, his 21.5 disposals per game placing him in elite company, as he sits #19 in the league and is proving to be one of the most complete ruckmen in the comp.

The Ace


Bloodied52 – WONDERS​

The Wonders' second year star and S28 All-SFA forward B52 has made the transition into the middle for S29, after proving his wares deep in the West Coast attack in his debut season. Joining TFLUA-Tiger medallist Elton Johns Wig in a formidable Wonders set up, the S28 rookie is #2 in the league for disposals, his 28.5 per game giving the Wonders plenty of supply.

cadsky - BOMBERS​

The S29 recruit has slotted straight into the Baghdad midfield set up after crossing over from the Royals, and has become a crucial component of a retooled midfield as the Bombers look to erase the memory of their S28 wooden spoon. Was vital for them last week, and with an average of 20.4 disposals per game that places him at #24 in the comp. Has another gear to go, and if he can take that next step that would place him firmly in the upper echelon of the competition.

The Joker


Cactus_ – WONDERS​

Having enjoyed a stellar S27, the eclectic Wonders mid has made a remarkable return to the game in Season 29 for the Wonders, after seasons in the wilderness. Was the difference last week as the Wonders claimed the all important Foundation Cup, his 35 touches and 2 goals just a glimpse of what he could bring this week as the Wonders look for back to back wins for the first time this season.

Antonio BlueVein – BOMBERS​

The second year sensation was in scintillating form earlier in 2020 as part of a barnstorming Vic Metro side that blitzkrieged their way to a State of Origin championship and he played crucial midfield roles in that set up back in January. Has carried glimpses of that form into S29 for his Bombers, but he will be one to watch this week as he looks poised to recapture that form and push into the elite bracket of midfielders in the competition. ABV is averaging 20.0 disposals per game for Baghdad and does plenty with it.

PREDICTION

Wonders by 27 points


Captains, please remember to post your team sheets in the Official Team Sheet thread by 11.59pm Thursday AEST.​

 

[Dingster]

Superb TheInjuryFactory. Bravo!

Good evening Bombers or should I say Try Hardy Boys (and Ava)

 

[MWPP]

A thread which is talking about an Ace and a King without reference to AceAndy or Blacky ?
Disappointing
Sure they’re both neutrals but given the high posting nature of both of these teams, they would’ve welcomed some neutral mentions in the OP

Opportunity missed

Other than that , riveting job TiF

And I predict a draw

 

[Requiem]

Superb TheInjuryFactory. Bravo!

Good evening Bombers or should I say Try Hardy Boys (and Ava)

A thread which is talking about an Ace and a King without reference to AceAndy or Blacky ?
Disappointing
Sure they’re both neutrals but given the high posting nature of both of these teams, they would’ve welcomed some neutral mentions in the OP

Opportunity missed

Other than that , riveting job TiF

And I predict a Draw

Please no, we just had one of those against The Gumbies, surely the Simulator isn't that cruel.

 

[Requiem]

Btw, Welcome Wonders, surely you have a more active user base than the retirement home Hawks.

 

[MWPP]

Please no, we just had one of those against The Gumbies, surely the Simulator isn't that cruel.

Cruel hey?
So do you prefer the prediction of a Wonders Win /Gumbies loss ?

 

[MWPP]

Btw, Welcome Wonders, surely you have a more active user base than the retirement home Hawks.

Harsh on the Roys - I thought the retirement home image was their niche . The Hawks are the home of failed ex captains though

 

[Requiem]

Cruel hey?
So do you prefer the prediction of a Wonders Win /Gumbies loss ?

Anything but another draw, one is more than enough.

 

[MWPP]

Anything but another draw, one is more than enough.

Curious statement.
Is this because you don’t back your own team’s % against teams other than the winless Gumbies?

 

[Requiem]

Harsh on the Roys - I thought the retirement home image was their niche . The Hawks are the home of failed ex captains though

That would explain the 'chip on the shoulder' mentality, but those who live in glass houses ...

Curious statement.
Is this because you don’t back your own team’s % against teams other than the winless Gumbies?

I just prefer a decisive outcome, that's all.

 

[MWPP]

That would explain the 'chip on the shoulder' mentality, but those who live in glass houses ...

And I bet the chip’s not even Original
And I was happy in my Glass Igloo as the Northern Lights are stunning

I just prefer a decisive outcome, that's all.

Some penalty goals might help that ...
And ironically , they would’ve prevented the draw against the Gumbies of all teams

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

**** you Wonders!

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

Welcome to High Stakes Qooty with your host TheInjuryFactory!

The action is heating up as the season starts to take shape, with the winners and losers starting to make their moves as we head into a crucial phase of the new season. Some teams have had a dream run, others a bum hand, but all have played the cards they've been dealt as they jockey for position in Season 29. Is it time to chase your luck and let it ride, or is it time to roll the dice and take your chances?

It's make or break time, this is High Stakes Qooty!*
*Please gamble responsibly.​

The Wonders are coming off a famous 6 point win in the Foundation Cup on Saturday, holding off a fast finishing Demons for a crucial win that keeps their season on track as they celebrated their inspirational captain’s 350th game. Sitting at 2-3 heading into Round 6, they’ll be looking to ride that momentum through to the mid point of the season, after a lacklustre first month at The Colosseum. They’ll be breathing a sigh of relief this week, as a costly team sheet error very nearly saw the newly promoted Sab22 and his co-captain Dingster crap out, and earn an unexpected spell on the sidelines. But after a 9 goal effort in their thrilling win, he’s gone from bust to boom, as all was quickly forgiven in the course of an action packed afternoon.


They’ll be hosting the Bombers, who’ll be licking their wounds after a 5 goal demolition at the hands of the Hawks. With a record of 2-2 and a draw, the Bombers would be fairly pleased with their early season form after a wooden spoon season in S28, they currently sit just inside the eight. Recruit cadsky the standout at Waverley Park, with his 29 touches proving the Bombers hit the jackpot with the second year player, as he continues on with the rich vein of form displayed in the state of origin carnival in January. The Baghdad side will need to up the ante if they’re to match a powerful Wonders outfit on their home deck.

The King


Elton Johns Wig – WONDERS​

The TFLUA-Tiger medallist has continued on where he left off in Season 29, the midfield tyro forming an important partnership with second year mid Bloodied52, as they look to gel and drive the Wonders back up the ladder in S29. His average of 24.8 disposals places him at #9 overall, while his uncontested game has given him a point of difference this season, seeing him sit comfortably at #1 in the comp for marks with 8.0 per game.

Riviat – BOMBERS​

The Bombers’ underrated second year gun Riviat has made an impressive start to his Season 29, having moved into the ruck for the wooden spooners as they look to reverse their fortunes. Not only is he ranked #5 for hitouts in the competition averaging 12.3 per game, but he also does plenty of damage around the ground, his 21.5 disposals per game placing him in elite company, as he sits #19 in the league and is proving to be one of the most complete ruckmen in the comp.

The Ace


Bloodied52 – WONDERS​

The Wonders' second year star and S28 All-SFA forward B52 has made the transition into the middle for S29, after proving his wares deep in the West Coast attack in his debut season. Joining TFLUA-Tiger medallist Elton Johns Wig in a formidable Wonders set up, the S28 rookie is #2 in the league for disposals, his 28.5 per game giving the Wonders plenty of supply.

cadsky - BOMBERS​

The S29 recruit has slotted straight into the Baghdad midfield set up after crossing over from the Royals, and has become a crucial component of a retooled midfield as the Bombers look to erase the memory of their S28 wooden spoon. Was vital for them last week, and with an average of 20.4 disposals per game that places him at #24 in the comp. Has another gear to go, and if he can take that next step that would place him firmly in the upper echelon of the competition.

The Joker


Cactus_ – WONDERS​

Having enjoyed a stellar S27, the eclectic Wonders mid has made a remarkable return to the game in Season 29 for the Wonders, after seasons in the wilderness. Was the difference last week as the Wonders claimed the all important Foundation Cup, his 35 touches and 2 goals just a glimpse of what he could bring this week as the Wonders look for back to back wins for the first time this season.

Antonio BlueVein – BOMBERS​

The second year sensation was in scintillating form earlier in 2020 as part of a barnstorming Vic Metro side that blitzkrieged their way to a State of Origin championship and he played crucial midfield roles in that set up back in January. Has carried glimpses of that form into S29 for his Bombers, but he will be one to watch this week as he looks poised to recapture that form and push into the elite bracket of midfielders in the competition. ABV is averaging 20.0 disposals per game for Baghdad and does plenty with it.

PREDICTION

Wonders by 27 points


Captains, please remember to post your team sheets in the Official Team Sheet thread by 11.59pm Thursday AEST.​

Great write up. Just missed one major item. Tony Lynn 15

 

[Santoz]

Welcome to High Stakes Qooty with your host TheInjuryFactory!

The action is heating up as the season starts to take shape, with the winners and losers starting to make their moves as we head into a crucial phase of the new season. Some teams have had a dream run, others a bum hand, but all have played the cards they've been dealt as they jockey for position in Season 29. Is it time to chase your luck and let it ride, or is it time to roll the dice and take your chances?

It's make or break time, this is High Stakes Qooty!*
*Please gamble responsibly.​

The Wonders are coming off a famous 6 point win in the Foundation Cup on Saturday, holding off a fast finishing Demons for a crucial win that keeps their season on track as they celebrated their inspirational captain’s 350th game. Sitting at 2-3 heading into Round 6, they’ll be looking to ride that momentum through to the mid point of the season, after a lacklustre first month at The Colosseum. They’ll be breathing a sigh of relief this week, as a costly team sheet error very nearly saw the newly promoted Sab22 and his co-captain Dingster crap out, and earn an unexpected spell on the sidelines. But after a 9 goal effort in their thrilling win, he’s gone from bust to boom, as all was quickly forgiven in the course of an action packed afternoon.


They’ll be hosting the Bombers, who’ll be licking their wounds after a 5 goal demolition at the hands of the Hawks. With a record of 2-2 and a draw, the Bombers would be fairly pleased with their early season form after a wooden spoon season in S28, they currently sit just inside the eight. Recruit cadsky the standout at Waverley Park, with his 29 touches proving the Bombers hit the jackpot with the second year player, as he continues on with the rich vein of form displayed in the state of origin carnival in January. The Baghdad side will need to up the ante if they’re to match a powerful Wonders outfit on their home deck.

The King


Elton Johns Wig – WONDERS​

The TFLUA-Tiger medallist has continued on where he left off in Season 29, the midfield tyro forming an important partnership with second year mid Bloodied52, as they look to gel and drive the Wonders back up the ladder in S29. His average of 24.8 disposals places him at #9 overall, while his uncontested game has given him a point of difference this season, seeing him sit comfortably at #1 in the comp for marks with 8.0 per game.

Riviat – BOMBERS​

The Bombers’ underrated second year gun Riviat has made an impressive start to his Season 29, having moved into the ruck for the wooden spooners as they look to reverse their fortunes. Not only is he ranked #5 for hitouts in the competition averaging 12.3 per game, but he also does plenty of damage around the ground, his 21.5 disposals per game placing him in elite company, as he sits #19 in the league and is proving to be one of the most complete ruckmen in the comp.

The Ace


Bloodied52 – WONDERS​

The Wonders' second year star and S28 All-SFA forward B52 has made the transition into the middle for S29, after proving his wares deep in the West Coast attack in his debut season. Joining TFLUA-Tiger medallist Elton Johns Wig in a formidable Wonders set up, the S28 rookie is #2 in the league for disposals, his 28.5 per game giving the Wonders plenty of supply.

cadsky - BOMBERS​

The S29 recruit has slotted straight into the Baghdad midfield set up after crossing over from the Royals, and has become a crucial component of a retooled midfield as the Bombers look to erase the memory of their S28 wooden spoon. Was vital for them last week, and with an average of 20.4 disposals per game that places him at #24 in the comp. Has another gear to go, and if he can take that next step that would place him firmly in the upper echelon of the competition.

The Joker


Cactus_ – WONDERS​

Having enjoyed a stellar S27, the eclectic Wonders mid has made a remarkable return to the game in Season 29 for the Wonders, after seasons in the wilderness. Was the difference last week as the Wonders claimed the all important Foundation Cup, his 35 touches and 2 goals just a glimpse of what he could bring this week as the Wonders look for back to back wins for the first time this season.

Antonio BlueVein – BOMBERS​

The second year sensation was in scintillating form earlier in 2020 as part of a barnstorming Vic Metro side that blitzkrieged their way to a State of Origin championship and he played crucial midfield roles in that set up back in January. Has carried glimpses of that form into S29 for his Bombers, but he will be one to watch this week as he looks poised to recapture that form and push into the elite bracket of midfielders in the competition. ABV is averaging 20.0 disposals per game for Baghdad and does plenty with it.

PREDICTION

Wonders by 27 points


Captains, please remember to post your team sheets in the Official Team Sheet thread by 11.59pm Thursday AEST.​

Outstanding write up, but your match prediction should be straight flushed down the toilet.

 

[Elton Johns Wig]

Absolutely superb TheInjuryFactory !!!!

 

[Santoz]

Absolutely superb TheInjuryFactory !!!!

Since I'll be in your neck of the woods this weekend, let your mum know I'll be round for a bit of poker

 

[VainGlorious]

Morning my beloved Bombers.
Welcome to this shiny new match thread against our good friends, the Wonders.
One of the oldest clubs in the competition with a rich vein of history it saddens me to say that we will tea bag them into oblivion this coming Sunday. We may even have a game of qooty afterwards.

TheInjuryFactory, mate, magnificent OP!

 

[Cactus_]

Only one quibble. This pack has only one joker, and Antonio BlueVein, it ain’t you.

#wildcard

 

[Elton Johns Wig]

Since I'll be in your neck of the woods this weekend, let your mum know I'll be round for a bit of poker

I just spoke to her. She knows you're bluffing. You don't have the hand to win, you have it IN your hand.

 

[VainGlorious]

Only one quibble. This pack has only one joker, and Antonio BlueVein, it ain’t you.

#wildcard

Thanks for the mention, prick. I’m not actually sure who you are but I’m sure we’ll get along just fine.

 

[Elton Johns Wig]

Thanks for the mention, prick.

GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY PENISSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

 

[Dingster]

Santoz are you on my team?

 

[Elton Johns Wig]

Santoz are you on my team?

He doesn't know what team he's on.

 

[Cactus_]

Thanks for the mention, prick. I’m not actually sure who you are but I’m sure we’ll get along just fine.

You don’t know who I am? Here’s a tip. Go back, read the intro again, and this time. Try. To. Under. Stand. Duh. Wordz.



#TheJokerIsMe

 

[Dingster]

He doesn't know what team he's on.

Well he's not one of those try Hardy boys so he must be one of ours. Since I turned 350 I need these visual aids.