BUML Rd 7: Because anonymous asked for it

Div1

This week in the top division marks the second phase of round robin style draw that we have got going. Most teams will probably feel confident about there chances for making the finals now that they've played each team once.

Poachers have unexpectedly found themselves on top of the table, being undefeated - albeit with 2 draws. Draws suck. Kalin is the real driving force here. UQ have also gone without losing a game, sitting just 1 point behind in second place. This was cemented last week with a win against Dysponoeics. Particularly, impressive as they were savage the whole game and had a 3:4 guy:girl split. Dysponoeics do however have the best +/- of the division (20) suggesting that they could have suffered from big game nerves or got too comfortable after beating lower raked teams. Coming up in fourth place is HUCs own White Lantern, who have been improving each week and are looking at clawing up the board in this second half of the season. Some of our games have also been lost from winnable positions, suggesting that we're not far from being right at the top. Fifth and Sixth are both teams that have disappointing starts to the season, with only 1 win between them - in a game played against each other.

Come finals time, I really do feel like any of the top 4 teams these teams could win against any of the other 3. Should be a very interesting finals series (when it gets here).

WL vs UQ

Ok, so now for an actual match preview.
White Lantern v. UQ. WL had a draw last week, UQ put in a dark blue assault of a game. Point 1 to UQ. UQ won in a second half comeback last time we met. Another point to UQ. White Lanterns have been improving throughout the season, WL gets one back. WL also will come out with a changed attitude, toward the spirit of the game and personal enjoyment, 1 point for WL.

Thats 2 all. Therefore this game will probably be a tightly contested one, full of Gref and BW playmaking and Carl and Chaddy shenanigans.

WL by 3. (almost obligatory)

Div2

This is where I think a second writer would be good, someone that actually plays in the division would be sweet. But that hasn't stopped me so far, ... so  tally ho!
 

Heroes vs Tsunami

Tsunami are at top of the table, but from what I have seen of them (a limited sample) they do still turn the disc over a fair bit. Heroes should therefore concentrate on solid fundamentals. Minimise drops, throwaways and try to convert on offense.

Tsunami by 6

Baby Chimis vs Discheads

Discheads have come off, oh wait its not on the BUML website (Rick? or is that a LD or a ground director issue?). I'll assume my tip was correct and Discheads lost, sorry guys. The good news is that this week should be different, your playing Chimis.

Discheads by 5

Bermuda vs Agents

Unfortunately this isn't going to be a close, or high quality game. Agents have been found wanting this season and Bermuda are doing what Agents did last season and by that I mean, winning everything. But were ever positive and hopefully in the tent fort, from which I write this blog post (literally).

Bermuda by 8