BUML Round 2 - Discheads vs Disciples

Following the rained out first week of BUML, the new look Discheads looked to shake out the cobwebs vs the Disciples. Arriving at the new ultimate fields located at East Rugby Union club the game got off to a late start, allowing Coops and Foxy to kick off the late running Touch footy players.

The discheads got off to a cracking start going into the half time break with a 9-0 lead. There were a number of great moments during the first half, the return of Chris Fox saw 4-5 interceptions within one point, and great hard running from new recruits Steve & Simone. The addition of Brisbane hat MVP Sam, all the way from the UK via the sunshine coast, saw some great handling and disc movement up the field.

Helena in her sophomore year & always dedicated Electra really showed their developing skills by making great decisions and holding onto the disc , then making high value passes with all their possessions.

In a side where Dave Warren was the tallest player, the discheads managed to move the disc up the field faster than the Disciples and managed to end the Game 13-2.

The discheads will be hoping to step up a gear or two next week, as they taken on sister club the Agents, concentrating on reducing handling errors and taking advantage of good field position.

Until next time... 3...2...1... Diiiiissssc Heads

Team Announcements: BUML and BPL

The following are this seasons BUML teams:
Heroes: (green)
Meagan Bulley (c)
Bradley Bull
Daniel Johnansen
Nathaniel Matuschka
Danielle Thamm
Andrew Thamm
Amy Enkelmann
Sean Mailander
Bec
Morgan
Juan Guerrero
Luke Stark

Agents: (orange)
Alana Folkes (c)
Toby Alexander
Vanessa Brown
Alex Ball
Don Bolte
Sandra Poon
Nathanael Harris
Lauren Hiller
Josh Weier
Marcus Allison
Clinton Allison
Chris Arther

Discheads: (Gunmetal Grey)
Katie Truss
Alex Thompson
Toby Davidson
Electra Joyce
Simone Bosson
Helena Lambert
Justin Modra
Chris Fox
Sarah Thompson
Sam Billingham
Jess Wrigley
Dave Warren (c)
Peter Truss

tbc (div1 heroes) (white)
Seb Brown (c)
Carl Behrendorff
Steph Moroz
Guarin Owen
Craig Behrendorff
Devon Biggerstaff
Chantelle Smith
Laura Behrendorff
Alex Chadwick
Daniel Strelan
Lauren Hutton
Michael Strelan
Jodie Dickson

These are the guys representing the club in the BPL:
Heroes (Green)
George Salisbury (c)
Carl Behrendorff
Chris Brown
Seb Brown
Vinko Grgic
Juan Guerrero
Myall Hingee
James Morrell
Bevan Rudolph
Paul Sanguinetti
Daniel Strelan
Michael Strelan

Runway Fashion Show

In a pre-emptive strike some loyal readers may have already read that the HUC has received the new uniforms for all teams. Hence this blogger is pleased to announce that our jerseys have actually been first shown in a local Brisbane runway show much like this:

BUT IN BLOG FORM!!!!!

The first of our little creations has obviously got to be the iconic Heroes green shirt. The designers of this number felt it appropriate to stick to the lovely green that the club is known for. The new season style however has gone with the slogan "Bigger & Better" and that is reflected with the new portrayal of the incredible HUC on the shirt itself. The figure has been straightened up and the majestically thrown disc, now gracefully wraps itself around the shirt, bringing the eye to the rear of the garment.

 The second team brand that the HUC created has been drifting in and out of local leagues for some time now. Having experienced rapid growth in our club numbers it was well over due that the Agent Orange team should get real jerseys. With the gradual branding elements coming through from the design team (ie the new Agent Orange figure) all was set to get orange back out there on the field. This beautiful top in what is called 'designer orange' has been loaded up, guns blazing by the incredible HUCs arch nemesis and wrapped around the torso. With great styling we here at the secret lair think these outfits will turn some heads and put lots of scores on the board.

 The most recent team to join the HUC is the Discheads, the reigning BUML champions and subsequent benchmark of the league. If you dont know or havent heard before, the Discheads are actually an alien race of ultimate players that have come here to learn more about the human race. In this process these aliens were first recruited by the incredible huc to fight the fight against the evil agent orange. The designers of this jersey took inspiration from the galaxy and homeland of the discheads and created the logo to suit the feel of the race. The crop circle on the side is a reminder to the players of their new home here on Earth.

 To finish the new catalogue of uniforms, the range could not be complete without the contribution and overall panties-nes of these dashing HUC branded shorts. With the players individual playing number right there on the right hand side of the shorts, wearing these will make you feel at home. Or maybe you ll just always wear these at home - not exactly sure on which one it is.

Thanks to our sponsor Zone Ultimate Clothing for giving us discount on the overall range.

Future format for 2011 BUML

There has been speculation and whispers in various frisbee circles about the format of BUML for 2011. The major change to which I would like to discuss is the combining of all three divisions in one timeslot. I would like to share my opinion on this matter and then open the floor to anyone else wishing to constructively talk about this.

Obviously there are pro's and cons to any league format, but I think this would be a bad move for BUML and would be of detriment to the Heroes club plans. Recently, the Heroes Div 2 teams have been gradually progressing through the ranks, climaxing this week in Discheads' triumph in winning the Div 2 final. This season we also entered a Div 1 team which had a season of learning what it takes to play top division mixed ultimate.

As we have previously discussed, Heroes plans to be at Mixed Nationals next year, which will mean training as a team, and taking advantage of every opportunity to play together at a high level before them. One of the ways which we planned to do this was to enter our nationals team in the Div 1 competition and play together every week. However, if everything went to one timeslot, people would have to leave behind their Div 2 teams (which are just starting to become more enjoyable) to play in a new team starting from scratch.

I don't know about you, but to me that sounds terrible. Another con for this merge is the fact that elite players who currently help out new teams (which is incredibly valuable as it gives new players a chance to see what to aspire towards) would have to choose to either charitably help out new teams, or play the top level mixed competition to challenge themselves and play at their potential. Creating this divide lowers the standard of both divisions.


These are my thoughts. Would love to hear the counter arguments.

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Discheads battle it out over the arch-nemesis

For many it would seem a lifetime ago since last Monday evening as Dyspnoeics fought out the d2 BUML title against HUCs own Discheads. The blog talk was a buzz (not this buzz) and many thought the game would be a landslide if the BUB tipping was to be trusted but with the Dyspnoeics fielding a very strong line with the likes of coops, jimmy, anna and suz to name a few, DHs were going to have an up hill battle.On top of that Bev was dealing with the old shin splints and two girls (lisa and sarah) out due to injury. But nothing could wreck the DHs spirit. In fact craig left home at 5.45pm to get to the field to be sure to be warmed up and ready to go. Well done son.
I wont try and amuse readers with a score trail but I will highlight some great passages of play that I remember from the side line. One of those was a score from craig where he was playing long against a zone made a good hard long cut, then doubled back under losing his mark and received the disc. He dishie dumped and sprinted long to the end zone to take a great huck thrown around the cup to score. That was a great passage of play. Bev should also be commended with his handling all night and esp his D pressure was outstanding. I saw a horizontal Bevan layoutD to block a scoring pass, with that the DHs lifted and extended their lead to be too far in front of Dysnoeics. Last possession was called and the dark blues easily controlled the disc to score, but too little to late. The game was Discheads. This capped off a stella season and congratulations to all DHs players.
We've found some ol'photos of the night and after all pictures say a thousand words, so this blogger can stop writing. Have a browse and leave comments where you wish.

Votes are in

Wonderwomen winning WUFL has been voted the crowning jewel of the Heroes Ultimate calendar. But have we nominated to soon? Discheads have made the BUML final in a close match over the other green mixed heroes team. Also we should say Agent Orange sadly went down in a close one too after leading much of the game.
So Go Discheads!!!
Come along and support the black and greys and eat some pizza and drink some...soft-dri..(beer)..nk
Monday night game starting 6.45pm

Discheads progress @ the expense of their green family

The first semi final between Discheads and Heroes was poised to be an interesting game given the last two outings these teams had. DHs winning easily both occasions, but this was finals ultimate and nothing before matters.

AND WHAT A GAME WE GOT.

DHs came out early from the blocks and quickly broke us and put a score on to lead 2-0. Heroes were somewhat flustered and put a strong zone on the DHs and clogged the disc very well. We marched to 4-2 to take the lead and force the DHs to have a time out. Oh but before that Sarah from discheads became the latest casualty from Annerllys field 3a (or b which ever is the pot holely field) and did her ankle.
The two teams traded points I think to about 8-6. Then DHs put the after burners on and steam rolled the green Heroes to win in the end 12-10.

The game was really played in two patches of dominance. Heroes played very well in the first half of the game and DHs brought the intensity in the later stages. Well played DHs. I said everything that needed to be said in the circle after the game. Get out there next week and give the Heroes Ultimate Club our first BUML league championship.
Heres some photos of the action

Up....

Darryl White flies high

Lets raise our arms right, NOW...

Strange photo, normally the 'drag' goes behind the direction of the object? (Explanations? cause the disc looks to be in good focus...)

DiiiiiiiiiiiiiscHEADS

Hehe look at laura in the middle

Foul by MattS above?!?!?!

Craig shows who's boss. Nice vertical leap too

Safe strelan secures the swing

high fives all round as bev and mattS talk tactics

the high chaddy forehand swing. Notice the knee on the ground

I pose like this

Mr intense

Mr relaxed

Chan gets the D, i think...

These heroes love the gournded knee forehand

Nice result

Laura loves the green on green, AND SO DO I

Forehand by Carl, without grounding knee

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