BUML Round 5: Preview

White Lantern vs Ghost Who Walks - Gap2

After last weeks games, both of these teams will be looking to chalk up a win. Lanterns in previous weeks have been  improving with each game, getting stronger and faster and more cohesive. Whereas I haven't seen the Ghostys play this season - I will assume that the same game plan is order (as for the last 3 seasons). Send ladies long and let play flow through Luke's flick. Solution: zone, don't poach deep.

Rumours have also surfaced of a magic lantern that WL will use to recharge their powers before the game to come out hot, and on the money.

On googling 'Ghost That Walks', I found its a debut album of Karen Elson (relevance?) Anyways ...

Using Dyspnoeics as a yardstick,
White Lanterns by 6

 

Discheads vs WTH - Annerley3B

This looks like a hot game,  4th taking on 2nd separated only by goal difference (5 and 15, respectfully). The Discheads got shown up last week this a loss to Tsunami (could be a following the old Discheads tactic of 'walking quietly and holding a big stick'). WTH sweep aside the Green Heroes last week, but from what I saw from across the field (whilst struggling to get a point!) was not convincing - so WTH had better bring it all they could be be facing another loss and slipping down the ladder.

David Warren. yep the guy that invented to black box, its up to you to lead the troops!

While genuinely trying to find a picture for this part of the post, I found this (on google):

Nice mullet Luke Stark!

WTH by 4

 

Heroes vs Triangle - Easts 3

Heroes will have a tough game. Triangle will naturally come in a massive cup (its up to 6 now right?) and granted its hard to throw through that, but around it, well that is something else entirely.

Cheat Sheet on how to beat a cup:
Fast and confident handler cuts and disc movement.
Get the dishy if its there to be had!
Make sure Bradley goes deep and takes Geoff out of the picture, this will open space up.
and finally,
Offense is easy, chill out and walk it in.

How to defend against Triangle:
Watch out for Geoff's double, triple, 4-peat etc cuts. If he is not touching the disc flow will dry up.
If Geoff does get the disc, he generally doesn't break the mark (despite being able to), mark the open side religiously. Give them nothing.

Step three is take half, followed closely by step 4 (win the game)

Walkthrough compete. Give this a watch before the game, and get pumped up!

Triangle by 5

 

Agents vs Tsunami - Gap2

Whereas Agents are winless, they have played a sample of the top half of the ladder. But the Big Waves are on the march, after good wins in previous rounds. Things that I've learnt from playing Tsunami, Erik is taller than you think. This sounds dump, but when your deciding if you should throw the bomb deep make sure its super - crazy - ridiculously on before you throw it.  Gavin could be making a comeback tonight, but that remains to be seen (I should asked him when I saw him). Agents will surely win more games with that kinda guy on the lines.


Tsunami by 4