[Volition]

Quick update as to the scores from week 6:-

Zerocft [0] def by QED Mixed Lollies [5] with 1 to play
This week saw a monster appear in the form of the QED Mixed Lollies team. The Zerocraft team had prepared and fielded what it felt was pretty much the A team, because we knew what a victory over Mixed Lollies would mean. It was supposed to be 2 heavyweights slugging it out to see which could last the distance. The result was a first round knockout by Mixed Lollies.

It wasn't just that the Mixed Lollies team is 5-0 up, but in game score they are 10-0 up! None of the Zerocraft boys have been able to take a single game yet (glgl EvilSWAT tonight). A result similar to this could be tempered possibly by saying "well X got a favourable matchup etc etc", but in this instance, 4 out of 5 were mirror matchups. The QED team is able to say that pound for pound, they are better than Zerocraft. And congratulations to them, against a middle of the road team it would be a great retult to go 10-0 in game score - but against one of the front runners? a fantastic result showing their class

So much for my prediction of a draw. I knew that the ace game and the one after that would be essential (as getting to 3 points means you draw at worst), at 0-3 down, I was regretting my words.

VB_Sober Soldiers [1] def by QED Krrn & Co [5]
I hate to say it, but this must be feeling a long season for the VB crew. At 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, they have gotta be asking where their next points are coming from. as a positive, they have had the draw - but then again for these guys, it may just feel like the long bumpy road to finish out the season.

In my prediction for this match i reckoned it would be Krrn & Co due to their depth, and it showed in the gamescore. With Krrn and Cottonmouth (now QED_Horse i believe) both beating their silver opponent, and Jenkins getting through the ace responsibilities all in tight games, the value of depth cannot be understated. Add in Schnitzel that has been promoted to diamond - grats! - and this QED team suddenly remains in that in between range - too high to be considered in the middle of the pack, but too low to be one of the frontrunners. a good showing though

As a positive for tyhe VB team comes one of their lead out players- VB_Dead, who is currently 3-0 this season with wins in weeks 3, 5 and 6. He has also been promoted this season from silver to gold. So congrats Dead, good to see you bringing home points for the team. possible ace for next season (hell, maybe even this season)

Tor [5] def HoH [1]
No real surprises here, a full gold plat team beat a bronze silver gold team. HoHDouglas wasnt quite able to deliver in the ace spot, but it is still fantastic that they are sharing this responsibility around. Including threats to ToR players that they would "cook and eat them like a chilli" (Deano - is it getting a little hot down in bronze league??), this HoH team is at least taking their losses with a grain of... chilli powder. Think positive boys, at least you got more wins this week than Zerocraft.

The slow starting ToR Juggernaught continues, with this win taking them to a 2-1-3 record and 7 points. Given their start, it would be a good result if they can finish with more wins for the season than draws & losses.

JoFritzMD & Venom would have been a good matchup - but given that i have been talking Venom up for a few weeks it was a good chance for him to lose. JoFritz seems to be the real deal though, with solid form and points in the last few weeks. But now that i have said that, JoFritz is sure to lose next week.

Real quick mention for Rhythmatic (silver) taking down Maverick (gold). there have only been a few of these upsets between silver and gold, and they are worth mentioning when they occur

Penguins [4] vs slugs [2]
It seems every week i get 1 right - this was the correct one this week. My prediction was:-

"Prediction: Penguins. If the slugs could get 2 points and lose 4-2 i think it would show improvement from them as a team. Especially if the silvers in the slugs can sneak in those 2 wins, will give them confidence for the rest of the season"

And wouldn't you know it, but two of the silvers in slugs were able to eek out wins to make this a close contest. I saw the final game of the BenAD (plat) and MrCrow (diamond) game, and the 2-1 gamescore really reflects how this series went down. If Ben had been able to sneak in this win, they would have caused the most unlikely upset this season against one of the frontrunners - which would have been monumental.

Also, great to see the Penguins giving their silvers the first two spots. gj guys. you are winning and becoming a scary team as the season passes, just have to keep the run going.

Fade [4] def TCP [1] results of final game unknown
Fade may have found a way to sneak in some more wins this season - pick terrans. I always thought predicting the winner of this one was going to be hard, but at the end of the day Fade was just too strong. Props to FadeWelshy (gold) for taking down CCBBQCHIPSEY (plat - and capslock). if the games had gone according to the divisions the results of the final game may still matter. I have never heard of salsaVision of Fade, but he took down Frogmite, which in itelf is a good effort. The French were defeated by the.... I just realised i dont know where salsa is from.

And Navic of TCP must be the no 1 achiever for that team. i feel like every time i write he seems to have had a win in the preceding week. There seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel for TCP, being that it is offseason soon and recruiting for the next season can open.

Anyway, that is a (not-so) quick results summary for this week, thanks for reading. i might do some predictions later this week before the games if i get time

Bonus Feature - TA Considerations
As TA had the bye i thought i shoudl mention them briefly. QED mixed lollies have beaten the number 3 and 4 teams of Perth Penguins and Zerocraft respectively already this season. Although QED does have to deal with a few of the middle pack of teams, their run into the end of the season seems to be a little easier than TA's, who will have to face the Penguins and Zerocraft teams in the last two weeks of the season.

Could it possibly be that TA may have to beat both those teams in the final two weeks to get a draw with the Mixed Lollies? With the 1 diamond rule, and MrCrow standing up for Penguins, it is entirely possible that in the final round of the season a draw with the penguins could crown the lollies the minor premiership (the premiership based on points alone). Do you think the wins over 3rd and 4th place by Mixed Lollies puts more pressure on the TA team?

TA has the scariest line-up out there, but Mixed Lollies have the runs on the board with a draw with TA and comprehensive victories over 3rd and 4th place. TA have said they will win the comp this season, and I doubt that opinion has changed, but what do you guys out there think? Mixed Lollies, TA or the outsiders, the Penguins?

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