Retirement: Author(s) Needed

Hey all,

Well this is my last post (at least for the time being). I've enjoyed writing in regards to  BUML and Ultimate more generally, however I've decided to retire from ultimate blogging.  I would love for another author(s) to come forward and take over. 

In words of Jdr, Thanks to all the readers... its been fun.

BUML FINALS

It’s been a long season, full of great games and many players’ weekly highlights. Personally, I've had a great time playing with White Lantern this season despite not making the finals. Anyway, on to the games that matter! First some details. The BUML committee is holding a BBQ (run by the Black Betty ladies) and costs a gold coin donation. They are even providing veggie sausages and gluten free bread. Sweet.

Game on 7.15pm and followed by a medal presentation.

Division 3: Griffith GoGos vs Mellow Yellow

GoGos finished the regular season with twelve wins, only one loss and a draw to take the minor premiership. Mellow Yellow finished third with nine wins, four losses and a draw. Interestingly, Mellow Yellow is the only team all season is beat the GoGos - but that was way back in round 3. 

In terms of personnel, I know more of MY however the GoGos seem to be very keen for frisbee based off their facebook chatter. 

In going to say this is going to be close, GGG winning by 3.

Division 2: Bermuda Triangle vs What the Huck?

This game seems to me as an 'old' firm against the 'new'. BT has a great track record in BUML, and WTH are building one. BT remains undefeated for the entire season, with the closest game being decided by 5.  WTH came in second with only two loses to BT during the season.

This will be a killer game, and the final that many picked from a long way out. The game plans won't change much; BT will play zone and WTH will play a bit of man and zone. Therefore the winner of this game will be decided by WTH's offence. 

BT by 4

Division 1: UQ Lovers vs Drop Bears

This was not expected. Third (Lovers) playing Fourth (Drop Bears) in the final. I guess this is testament to the evenness of the top division, with any team being able to take out any other on the night. 

This game is going to see key receivers marking eachother (again, as in BPL final). Drop Bears will be missing a couple players so it'll fall to the rest of Drop Bears to get after the Lovers, but I'd say that the Lovers' support players are a little bit more athletic than Drop Bears' (but smarter? I don't know).

UQ Lovers by 4. 

Highlights Vid

Yep, just watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_HTPpZE6Ns

Heroes Invitational: Party Details

The Party has been confirmed, and here we go.

Party Details:
Story Bridge Hotel's Outback Bar from 6.30pm. (or whenever you get there!)

Theme is Beer, unfortunately we'll still have to meet the dress code with costumes. But do dress up. (Closed in shoes, and no singlets - but is winter, why wear these things?)

We'll have a raffle, were anyone has the chance to win a Bar voucher ($30), each half hour.

hour.

Worlds Coverage: NexGen and Ulti.tv

Hey,

As you all know worlds is in Japan this year, and starts on the 7th.
Brisbane is actually in a sweet time zone for watching live ultimate, which is a change of pace for us euro sport followers - Formula 1, Euro Cup, Le Tour de France and the  Olympics. Thats right were only 1 hr ahead of Osaka, Japan which makes for some great viewing that won't get in the way of sleep.

NexGen Ultimate are providing the coverage, at a either $20 for all the games, or $5 each. A good deal I think.

Ulti.tv are also filming games and by the looks of the schedule they won't be overlapping with NexGen's coverage. They also look like they providing more games. I'm thinking of getting both.

PS: best of luck to the Queenslanders heading out to represent Australia.

BUML Finals Series: All the Games!

Right, so with great time (uni holidays) and blatant refusal of sleep (Stage 1 of Le Tour de France) comes massive blog posts. Or something like that anyways.

Division 1

Dyspnoeics (1) vs. Drop Bears (4) - Easts 1

On the head to head Dyspnoeics should win its currently 2 wins 1 draw.  Each game has been very close, usually about 1 or 2 points between them (except the first game, and that was a different den of Bears). I'm leaning towards the top seed to bring the bacon home.

Poachers (2) vs. UQ Lovers (3) - Annerley 3A

During this season, Poachers have had the Lovers number - with a draw and 2 wins to Poachers. Kalin has again built a team around himself, and proves why he is a playmaker. How does that cheer go? 'Throw it in some water, and poach that s***!' Excellent cheer I must say. I smiled (and laughed) the first time I heard it, I'm a fan. Poachers by a couple.

White Lantern (5) vs. Ghost (6) - Gap 2

Personally, I'm not interested in my own game. It’s an easy one nonetheless, White Lantern win by many. Done. Also Seb and Channy are in Europe, so won't be down - guess I'll have to throw some away to make up for it.

112.1 km left on stage. The brake away group is 2'31'' in front of the peloton.
*Takes drink of water to wake up*

Division 2

Bermuda Triangle (1) vs. Discheads (4) - Annerley 3B

I heard people say 'Bermuda really know how to win Div2' and that's funny cause they've never won Div2 before, maybe this is there time. Discheads have players that do know how to win Div2, because they've done it twice (last time from 4th). I'd say it’s time DH take a (deserved) break from playing in grand finals and have a beer instead. BT by 5ish.

What The Huck? (2) vs. Tsunami (3) - Easts 2

Hmmm, game of the division and possibly of the league (I'm sure Div1 jocks will be mad). What the Huck? is a terrible name, I will call them Huckers instead. So these Huckers are lots of people’s choice to (meet and beat) Bermuda in the grand final. They won the last time these 2 teams played each other. Huckers by 5

Heroes (5) vs. Agents (6) - Gap 1

Intra Club! We all know I love these games. Remember play with a smile and have a great time.  Heroes have been a little up and down this season, and Agents have struggled despite occasionally getting up for a win. I'd back Heroes to win, by a couple.

Chimis (7) vs. Disciples (8) - Annerley 5A

Both of these teams have had difficult seasons, with Chimis showing promise late, but still they find themselves playing for 7th. Disciples do have players to play punishing offense, but apparently they've gone off the radar. Chimis by 7.

87km left, 3'47'' in front. *pours a glass of port to warm myself up*

Division 3

Go Go’s (1) vs. Oh Yeahs (4)

Result: 13 -12 Go Go’s
I heard there could be schtick on instead? I could play schtick.

Ultimate Apostles (2) vs. Mellow Yellow (3) - Annerley 5B

On the head to head, UA is up 2 nil. I don't really see that changing any time soon, as UA have been consistently and convincingly beat teams all season.  Mellow Yellow has had much closer games, as such UA by many.

QUTies (5) vs. Slipped Discs (6) - Griffith 2

QUTies will probably feel let down by their season, as they are just missed out on 4th and now have to play for 5th. This game won't be close. QUTies by 6.

GFC (7) vs. Ultimate Yeast (8) - Griffith 1

Wooden Spoon of the bottom division. No one wants that. I'm going to pick GFC to wreak havoc on the Eurozone, and the beer industry alike.... and to win the game by 4. 

66.1km left, 3'27'' in front. *Goes to bed*