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

BUML Round 6.

Div2:

The word around the club is that all the div2 teams are going to struggle for numbers. Just a side note for BUML LDs (from the most supportive guy ever) maybe not schedule games on Easter Monday. Perhaps just rock a pickup game? I feel like this would result in less games with not many players. Just saying.

Baby Chimis vs Heroes

I'd ordinary say Heroes are gonna win this, and today is no different. This is despite Heroes being down a couple players. Chimis have struggled this season to win games, however this could be blooding new players. Not a lot to say about this game, hey.

Heroes by 6

Triangle vs Discheads

Again, Discheads are gonna be down several guys and ladies. Triangle are probably gonna win this one. Unfortunately, Triangle haven't been challenged at all this season - not even by WTH.

Expect Triangle run down in a massive 5 person cup. I still dont get that... Handlers just swing it and wait for the whole team to run out of breath.

BT by 8

What the Huck? vs Agents

Agents have been down on numbers lately, hopefully tonight is gonna be different. I'm still hopeful for a Agents win. WTH having been getting good results in each game, I expect this to be no different.

WTH by 6

Div1:

White Lantern vs Poachers

This is where I get the say the BUB is behind the times. In line with several other teams, Poachers should be down a couple key players i.e. Myall, Jmac. Making an already slim line very small. White Lanterns actually should be quite a full strength team, and should run hard all night.  I'm looking forward to this game, should be really fun.

White Lanterns by 5

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

BUML Preview Rd 4

Its round 4, how'd that happen? It could be uni starting to click into gear, or the wet weather forcing me into a frisbee hibernation. At least BUML is on. Heres a preview of round 4.

Div 1
White Lanterns vs Dyspnoeics - at Easts Rugby (1) at 7.20
Last Week:
Lanterns, Win by 5 against Drop Bears
Dysponoeics, Win by  10 (!!!)

While the boys from Dysponoeics have been chilling with the boys across the street, in the BUB mansion, the Lanterns have been cross-training with a 95km ride. Lanterns have been playing well, but so are the deep blues - sweeping all before them with  two wins of 10. This will be the toughest game for the season so far for both teams, with Lanterns keen to push the Dysponoeics all the way - maybe even forcing Coops to play most points.
Injuries may be in issue for the Lanterns but we'll be gunning to take a win off the top placed team.
Keys:
Lanterns, cant rush O - calm and focused guys! Pressure on D, maybe bait Coops to huck it.
Dysponoeics, conversion on D
Dyspnoeics by 4

Div2
Discheads vs Tsunami - at Annerley (3B) at 7.35
Last Week:
Discheads, Win by 2
Tsunami, Win by 9

Discheads are cruising at this point in the season. I don’t see anything changing. Tsunami are gonna get some smack down.

Discheads by 7

Heroes vs What the Huck? - at Easts Rugby (2) at 7.20
Last Week:
Heroes, Loss against Disciples by 3
What the Huck?, against Bermuda by 6
 This should be a tight game, except TJ to throw bombs. Heroes really mean to shut down WTH’s girls, they were a highlight in last year grand final.  Despite that obscene team name, WTH are gonna have their first real game of the season – having played Baby Chimis and Discheads in previous rounds. This blogger is concerned about the level of hard competition they’ve had to face.
Heroes by 3

Agents vs Baby Chimis - at Gap (1) at 7.20
Last Week:
Agents, Loss against 2
Baby Chimis, Loss by 9
Hmmm I’m not sure what write here, Baby Chimis have struggled each game. The Agents haven’t.
Agents by 8

BUML Rd:3 - Preview

Well its a Monday, and that means only one thing - its  BUML night baby!

Given the size of BUML these days, I'm only gonna do the Heroes Club teams - cause that's just how I roll.

Round 3:

Div2:
Heroes vs Disc-iples at Easts Rugby 3
Last Week:
Heroes - Won against Agents
Dis-iples - Lost by 11 against  Discheads

Heroes are going to dominate, well they should be aiming to at least. Disc-iples coming of a second round lose against Discheads - seems to suggest they might be either rusty or Discheads were less rusty. Heroes do have a committed team with a ton of subs - look for Brad to run all night, and Sean to throw bombs deep. Also Disc-iples handling line lacks depth - even for Div2 - Heroes should play a zone all night long. Only Question is: Puppy, Jap, Clam, Pommy or Slammer 2-3-2 ?

Heroes by many - 8

Agents vs Discheads at Gap SHS
Last Week:
Agents - Lost against Agents
Discheads - Won by 11 against Disc-iples

OHH Yeah! Intra Games are the best games of the season! I love them! You get a chance to burn your mates deep, and make fun of there force as well, all with a massive smile on your face and the best spirit in Brisbane Ultimate. Agents, although losing last week, were down Sandra Poon - a true power player to say the least. With the likes of her on the line the Discheads will have to be on their toes. Discheads appear to be gelling really well together - a trait that this team is famous for- and marching points on O all the way down the field for scores and getting Ds as well.

Keys for Dischead success: conversion rates, both on O and D.
For Agents: Using rookie boys - who are impressing all those that see them play - Chris Arther and Toby Alexander nice work guys.

Discheads by 3.

Div1:
Lanterns vs PUD at Gap SHS
Last Week:
Lanterns - Lost against Lovers
PUD - Lost against Dyspnoeics

This should be a close game. Luckily Lanterns have got these guys early, cause once they gel together properly - they have players that can push any team in the league. Lanterns have played more as a team but still experiencing some flow problems - frustrating I can report.

Lanterns: Need to slow the game down and keep our heads and our cool. Hit the shots we know we can hit, and don't push the trigger on the ones we can't. We also need to ramp up the D, and shut the play makers out - tough, tight marks.

PUD: Force the Lanterns to -frankly- freak/stress out.

Lanterns by 5.

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

Regionals Preview

Regionals starts tomorrow, a weekend of truth. Clear cut truth. 6 teams enter, 2 come out feeling confident that Nationals is where they will be heading, with another sweating on allocation of wildcards. This raises the stakes.   All of these teams are going to compete at their highest intensity. Here is my opinion of what’s going to remain after the regionals shakedown, in seeding order:

Firestorm: 1st Seed, Predicted Position 1st
Well, frankly, the guys on this team are solid, well drilled and hardnosed. History shows us that picking the top players around, and training for 4 months breathes results at this tourney. These guys expect to win, and rightly so - even setting goals/targets for being scored against and hitting points cap in every game, and just to make these challenges more palatable they've be known to do fitness work in between games.

Key Players: John McNaughton, Abra Garfield, Dan Mammel and Brain Grundy.

Slamtown Flatball Club: 2nd Seed, Predicted Position 3rd
That’s right I said it, 3rd. Under seed. The Mayor has again got his famous recruitment hat on and done the hard yards. The likes of ex-Firestorm players, kalin and trachter have been brought to the darkside. I just wonder, can this team shake the drops that let themselves down on Thursday at BPL - allowing Blitz to comeback at the death to finish 14-12. If Slammers come out and replicate that performance, Ignition will come up trumps.

Key Players: Stef Rappazzo, Kalin Thompson, Rob Trachter and Mike Morgan

Firestorm Ignition: 3rd Seed, Predicted Position 2nd.
This tourney will really boil down to these 2 teams, with Firestorm thrashing everyone, and the bottom 3 seeds failing to impress the Firestorm or SFC leadership. SFC and Ignition are by far the 2 most evenly matched teams. Ignition have mostly all been training like possessed, crazed ... umm uni students? Rest assured, the
Ignition boys are up and about... So watch yourselves

Key Players: Browntown, Jack Lilwall, Carl Behrendorff and Dan Wiechec

TownsVillains: 4th Seed, Predicted Position 5th
Using the tourney as a warm up for B Nationals, and fair enough too! As a Brisbane player, I don’t know much about them but no one is scared, so neither am I. I expect this team to offer some resistance, but act as tune up games for other teams.

Key Players: Keith Cameron-Smith and Notty Nott - you'll know what I mean when you see her.

Grittith Heroes 5th Seed, Predicted Position 4th
The two largest club's Brisbane, have joined forces to put together a team. Hmmm will team 'gel'ing be an issue? Maybe so, maybe so. But I reckon, given they all play BUML, they'll get it together and get the flow on. Best of the Rest.

Key Players: Jason de Rooy, Daniel Blacklock, Dustin Czok

 G-Force 5th Seed, Predicted Position 6th
The Gympie team. Sweet! It’s seriously killer that there coming down. We've seen a couple of these guys at the Q-Hat and they didn't disappoint - a few were on the winning team (Greenland). Led by Nathan Litzow, Bayne and Ryan Garrahy (all of UQ Lovers fame) this team could upset one of the lower ranked teams, but probs not, expect turns while playing against them - but watch out for deep cuts.

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

BUML teams

Get Excited! Buml is nearly here again. (games start on 5th March, but learn to play/pickup on 20th and 27th)

The club would like to announce that we’re adding another team! Yes, we have 4 teams now, and look out they look damn good. We are in the final stages of organising the team, and I've got to say, we're gonna shake some trees... rattle a few cages ... and quite possibly crunch a couple chump teams.

Just to add some actual substance to this post, the club will be entering a brand new div1 team, alongside the 3 other existing teams. All of the teams look like they could do really well in their respective divisions, and all could be captained by veteran players and although first time captains - I know that they have it in them to be phenomenal captains (you know how you are! I'd really like to encourage you to give it a go - we've put a couple people in each team to help you!)

All in all, Heroes is gonna rip it up at Buml this season.

End Post.

Div 1 Team Name, Suggestions!

Tell us what you think we should name our div1 team should be?

Mansauce, please comment.

Heroes Buml Sign On Rehashed!

Hey guys,

Buml is drawing closer every day, so without any further adieu here are the details:
Where: Good News Lutheran School oval, enter from Beanland St, Middle Park (see map below)
When: This Sunday 12th Feb, 3 - 5 pm
What: SignOn and 2 hours of frisbee fun, including throwing competitions (longest huck, accuracy etc) and a bbq

Cost: a gold coin donation for the bbq
Why: to organise the buml teams and kick the club year off!

adbuc

forgot the team photo!
Back Row (left to right): Seb Brown, Jodi Dickson, Jo Ashdown, Sophie Stewart, Jangles, Lara Best.
Front Row (left to right): Craig Behrendorff, Chantelle Smith, Myall Hingee, Sean Mailander

ADBUC 2012

Beach Ultimate.  This was my first ever experience of it, and it is great fun- and hard work. During the weekend just gone by 90 odd players gathered on the sands of Coolangatta Beach, with a gusty southerly breeze. 

We were the third seed in Pool B, and faced the top seed of the pool first; Flex.  The first half saw Heroes having to adjust everything about our game to suit the conditions, Flex quickly ran out to a 7-point lead. The second half was much more pleasing, due to Flex losing concentration and us figuring out what we can do, the game ending in 11-3. 

After a bit of a break we played ‘The Adventures of HUCKleberry Finn’ – which could also win the prize for the longest team name ever. With a DojoMojo core, Huckleberry played well, but with an actual warmup and extra throwing practice between games, so did the Heroes. Both teams spent the first few points sorting out the other, with each team getting several layout Ds. End score was 10-5 (??). Comment with a real score.

As many would agree, lunch was very appreciated, with the usual chicken and salad roll/sandwiches and the killer cheese as well. (thanks Taty!)

Last game for the day was against Trevor goes to the Beach. Heroes were consistent and controlled, with Jamie and Myall both pulling everything down- as was Trevor Lovering. End score 8-5 Heroes win.

The first game on Sunday was against Lovers.  This was a tight game. Chris Brown dogged the Heroes to play for the Lovers, and Gref controlling the team – the students played a tight brand of breach ultimate that was difficult to counter. End score was a close victory for the Heroes (maybe 2 or 3 points).

Next up were the eventual champions from Wollongong, we were outgunned – as were almost every other team present. Claiming 4 points for ourselves to 13. They then went on to the grand final against Flex and won convincingly. 

The 3^rd place playoff included Heroes and Dusty’s Crumbled Quince. Both teams played damn hard, but Heroes did gave too much cheap disc to Reese and George – allowing them to take half 7-6. At this point time cap was called. Using my understanding of the rules, this would mean add 1 to the score and game to that, i.e. 8. Quince scored and most of the sidelines all assumed it was game; however it was decided (?) that it would be a game to 9 instead. In a strange and cruel twist the wind picked up, and the stakes raised. After 2 marathon-15plus-turnover-point Quince edged Heroes out for 3^rd, 9-7.

All in all a freaking sweet tourney, amazing organisation and great fun.

Heroes out and about

During the leagues take the summer break, several Heroes have been busting their guts training with Firestorm. For the uninitiated, or those that just dont know/care, Firestorm is Brisbane's Elite Ultimate Club thats central activity is to play at the elite level at Nationals. Involved in achieving this are several tournaments during the season, like the Sydney-Melbourne Open, Northern and Eastern Regionals, the Brisbane-Canberra Invitational and ultimately Nationals in April (22nd- 25th).

The first representitive team has been selected with the includion of a few Heroes members for the Sydney-Melbourne Open. These boys are noneother than Sebastian and Chris Brown. Huge props to these boys! The club should feel very proud to have these boys in our ranks.

The Sydney-Melbourne Open is held during 17th and 18th of Feburary, in Sydney.

Super Fun Sign On Day

If your wondering to yourself, what on earth are the Heroes doing about BUML this season? wonder no longer.
To organise the teams for BUML we're holding a Sign On Day! You can nominate a couple people you would like to play with, and the level you'd like to play at as well.

When: Next Sunday 29/1/2012, 2-5pm
What: Sign On, Fun Games, Pickup, BBQ .... and beers too!
Cost: Gold donation for the bbq.
Where:Kenmore AFL Grounds