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Nerve Gaming [nRv]	Team Imperial [iRL]	Clan vK [vK]	Winter Nights [WNG]	Clan Onslaught [ons]
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Nerve strive to be competitive at the highest levels in the clan scene, and a strong showing in SEACL will be their most important test to date. Could this be their breakout event?	iRL are a close knit bunch from Singapore who practice frequently and are all around the Diamond to Masters level. This makes them perfect competitors for this event with the right formula for success.	Vietnam had a quiet but strong BW scene, and with little known about Team vK we could see one of the potential darkhorse teams for this league.	As one of the fastest growing teams in the SEA scene, Winter Nights Gaming certainly have the personell to make their mark in the SEACL.	Yet another basically unknown team to come out of the woodwork for signups, onslaught are looking to prove they are not just a strong team game clan.
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Terror Australis [TA]	Team EVE [tDp]	Clan Crux [crux]	StarCraft Society [STARSOC]	Team eXorbitant [eXo]
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While TA is one of the few teams that can fill rosters in every division, depth may cost them. With so many Masters players they lack some of the GM numbers seen elsewhere, but A-Team practice partners could be the difference.	After performing well in past clan tournaments, EVE are a definite possibility for the title. With depth as well as formidable ace match options they are out to prove they can compete in the higher divisions.	Crux are well known at the higher levels with several prominent grandmasters. With so much home-grown talent in addition to their development players, they are sure to have an impact.	More a social group than a clan or team, StarSoc are university students with a passion for SC2. Despite this, there are some very talented and competitive players in the lineup if they want to take the event competitively.	This popular Philippines based clan has historical roots in SC1 and should be similarly skilled in the sequel. Their unique style could catch others off guard.
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League Admins
LordByrnsy and cruxStallion

Prizes
Two TW/KR sc2 accounts worth $120 for the clan to share

Time and Location
Tuesdays 8PM AEDT in channel SEACLA

While many may consider this second tier of competition to be overlooked, I actually find it just as interesting as the higher level of the tournament. Consider first that the performers from this level will be given the chance to promote themselves, relegating tier 1 teams to this division - this in itself means we get a taste of the gap between the top teams and up-and-coming teams. Additionally, we get to see some of our favourite top teams perhaps drop down and have to compete in this level and that's sure to bring out the best of the top players. Basically we will be witness to the evolution of the entire SEA clan scene as teams try their hardest to make a name for themselves all through this division.

Secondly is that despite a lack of prizemoney the enthusiasm in this league is going to be head and shoulders above the other leagues. Most players in the above teams consider themselves competitive and will be taking the tournament very seriously. Not just for team pride, though there are many teams with a name to uphold featured here, but because of the prizemoney and fame that may await them if they break through in to the top tier by performing well here.

Finally something we can all get excited about is the fact you could be competing in this league in the neat future. With the open registration (as opposed to the invite system for tier 1) we see more players and clans than ever and this is as much motivation as you need to keep laddering. Today's tier 3 and 4 players are next season's potential superstars and that's all the more reason to read on and tune in!

Match 1 - iRL vs SPR
Preview

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The first match I am previewing is perhaps the highlight of the round as two large, heavyweight clans go head to head to get the perfect start to the season. Supreme, a relatively late entry, is full to the brim with Grandmaster players. Likewise iRL has it's own share of top GMs and a lot of somewhat known Masters players who can likely compete with their GM opponents. Depth and race choices will be no problem for either team but I expect SPR's friendly clan war experience will leave them with the strategic advantage when it comes to lineups.

Prediction: iRL 2-4 SPR

Rosters

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Imperial	Supreme
iRLDrake	KangSPR
iRLKyzersoze	SatuSPR
GGBinu	tbkSPR
iRLProAnnn	ShieldzSPR
iRLpuku	GnuelSPR
LizerG	PeleusSPR
FadeEvan	NothanxSPR
iRLHypnoPoo	XenomorphSPR
iRLGoldfish	NothanxSPR
PikaXchu	BlitzSPR
Parkson	PulseSPR
Cobra	LucienSPR
iRLExpellist	RoivaSPR
iRLRamaki

Match 2 - vK vs eXo
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I really don't know much about these teams except their basic form from Brood War a long time ago. Vietnam have been hot and cold in SC2 nation league events so far, as have the Philippines, but not many players on show here were part of those teams. I think if BLaZeR and NUKS can win then eXo have a good chance to hold it to a draw.

Prediction: vK 3-3 eXo

Rosters

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Team vK	eXorbitant
OopsXiliTol	eXoBLaZeR
vkRaiNboW	NUKS
vKnAuT	Singularity
nONEturtle	eXoLynXer
vKiPawn	eXoiisonnet
vKmashix	eXoTriggeR
teexxx	eXoMegsyo
Shiver
WeryNg
CoLoR
SlayerSFoxeR
vkAdios

Match 3 - WNG vs STARSOC
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Winter Nights Gaming, one of the more established clans on the server, will face off against the social community formed by university students, STARSOC, in week 1. WNG would do well to take STARSOC seriously despite being more of a social group than a true team, as their grandmasters NExt and KayZ have proven formidable at LAN events and even their Diamond players will be able to take it to Master rank players. I might take a bit of a risk and give this one to STARSOC.

Prediction: ons 2-4 STARSOC

Rosters

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Winter Nights Gaming	StarCraft Society
WhiteStorm	everNExt
Zeal	KayZ
MrToast	himynameisho
Skrawl	syntox
dKsoulz	MixIdiot
Rage	Sammeh
Clinton	everRampager
Integrand	ManicMarine
	JaYbOc
	sampson
	silverking
	lolcakes
	brijan
	SamGold
	ChronosXIII

Match 4 - ons vs Crux
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This matchup sees one of the most familiar clan on SC2SEA, Crux, take on one of the lesser known teams that seemed to announce itself when the SEACL was announced. Keeping in mind not much is known about the onslaught players, a few familiar names like xetech and foO hint that they may be a darkhorse here. However, I can't see them standing up to the tag team of Crux's Stallion and Eldrid, supported by a wealth of other strong GM and Masters players.

Prediction: ons 1-5 Crux

Rosters

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onslaught	Crux
onsCalcifer	cruxStallion
xetech	cruxEldrid
zFxJYoong	cruxNXZ
tbhfoO	cruxVhor
IGdfai	cruxZoom
Ush	cruxDoc
nGenWorked	cruxMyth
OnsTheCruise	cruxUncleTom
Exilemic
onsKozo
Phunnat
Ruined
HgZpurple

Match 5 - TA vs tDp
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On paper EVE's B-team, "tDp" looks to be one of the stronger teams in the league. With a healthy Grandmaster count as well as some familiar names like Tigey they have good depth and some strong clutch players to count on. TA on the other hand has the less active Grandmaster members of the team, but the Masters talent on display is deep and varied and they will have a lot of versatility in how they want to approach this match. I predict most of the series will be too close to call and it will come down to the ace match, where I believe tDp will have the advantage.

Prediction: TA 2-4 tDp

Rosters

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Terror Australis	tDp
TALoSt	tDpBob
TAdippa	eVeStorm
TAChampi	EveTigey
TALkori	IntoTheSnow
TAFourby	Eevee
TABiGbiRd	Francis
TAZain	GnSMeaning
TASolid	Famous
TAKrUnch	GnSKunnie
TANoodle	EveParachute
TADivinity	carrottt
TAavanar	Theifzz
TAXavi	tDpVerra
TAsivvon	tDpChanster
SQLTtinFeZa

Not playing week 1

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Manager: PickleWeasel.945 (trent.mc.davies)

Roster:

1. Beethoven
2. sudragon
3. Twinkletoes
4. nRvHavoC
5. FlyingBanana
6. Harrison
7. TheHypnotoad
8. DelhiWarrior
9. TTneKo
10. Churlz
11. Bard
12. TheGoonSquad
13. PeekABoo
14. Tanner
15. Kez

The Player Feature section of this article will bring to light one of the stars of the league as nominated by the team captains to help fans invest in the tournament in the lower tiers. As one of several top players on his team, we'll be learning more about Eldrid from Crux - a rising Zerg player from Sydney. Check out his FREE COACHING thread here!

The secret to Eldrid's success?

Name: Linden "Eldrid" Watts
Age: 21
Race: Zerg
Team: Crux

deL. Your team captain has identified you as a player to watch in the upcoming SEACL Division 2. Why do you feel you've been picked?
Eldrid. We have alot of inhouse practice matches and training, I do fairly well in them, winning >50% of the time against most of our players. I'd say I'm the best, with 2-3 others very close or equal at least to me!

deL. Your recent results, especially at LAN events in Sydney, support this point. Did you mean to improve your game or did it just kind of happen?
Eldrid. I've definately set out with the goal of improving, actually for a long time I've wanted to improve - first my goal was GM, when I finally got that I wanted top 50 GM, I've got that now too! I just want to keep improving, my next goal is to hold top 16 GM for a season and GM NA, and eventually I'd like to move into SC2 fulltime -if- I get good enough.

deL. Looking over the team list, who do you think are your biggest threats or tournament favourites? Are there any team or player rivalries?
Eldrid. I think the biggest threat or tournament faviourites would be nRv, they're a great clan/team, but I do think we're a close second behind them, and could definately even beat them and come first ourselves. This is my personal goal, anyway. Another team to watch out for is TA, as they have their A team they can train with & ask questions about matchups - something not many other teams have. But I am confident we can place in this seasons clan league!

As for team rivalries, there really arent any with us that I can think of. However (and its not really a rivalry as such), I'd like to think i have a small rivalry with nRvHavoc - the guy is a beast! iId like to take him out of I can :]

deL. Seeing your team doesn't have representation in the highest tier, which teams will you be cheering for come playoff time for the Premier League? Who are you favourite local SEA players to watch?
Eldrid. I'm a big fan of mOOnGLaDe, just because the guy's been beasting it as the best RTS gamer in aus for like 6 years solid - you have to respect that! So go herocraft besides GLaDe, I would say there arent really any team favourites - but TtPiG is another great guy, so I hope aLt goes well for his sake!

deL. Thanks for your time, best of luck in the league!
Eldrid. Thanks to the boys in crux, hopefully we can train hard and win! Thanks to nirvAnA, he's a boss! And thanks to all the organisers/admins of SEACL dedicating their time to a whole season of games - really cool! goodluck to everyone!

Brackets - Official Post - SEACL Preview

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