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[Buddhmaster]

I can post, cuz I'm Superman.

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[Buddhmaster]

not up for doin the game, but lets just say Jamee will be playing. whether he breaks his leg or not, who can say./

 

[superkingdave]

1 min : High ball, Jamee999 goes to catch, cleaned out by Buddhmaster, thats a cruciate for sure

 

[PY]

 

[Buddhmaster]

PY, youre in the team, so stop

Dave, something like that, but i was thinking u could do the shirtfront on him

 

[Hoggy31]

Good riddence

 

[benchmark00]

Look, I'm nervous

 

[benchmark00]

So what's the team look like Buddhy? Are we at full strength?

 

[Buddhmaster]

We have stars all threw the spine, and handy players such as myself, Nick and King Ponting who could be dangerous.

we'll see how it goes soon, but the bulldogs are winning, and i must watch

 

[Buddhmaster]

The starting line-up. No wingmen as a result of James90 and Linda not posting in here.

FB Adamc Ed PY
HB K_P Deja Vic
C Budh
HF TBY Darren(C) Sean
FF DJellet Rob andy
R Nath Nick dave(VC)

 

[Buddhmaster]

The Testing Forumers have a real test today, in what is their first big game of the year. Lack of height could be a real problem for the TF's with Nath Patrick having to single handedly go against Ben Hudson and Rhett Biglands in the ruck. The midfield contests should prove exciting watching, with Buddhy blackman going head to head with Mark Rucciuto, classy youngster Nick Borchich going with the Crow version of himself, Scott Thompson. And what could prove to be the pivotal matchup, superstar Dave Richards against the genius Andrew Mcleod. In form Crow's backman Ben Rutten will line up against Darren Benchmark(?), in what will be his toughest task yet. While down the other end, the dangerous Crow forward line of Welsh, Perrie and McGregor will have hard days with Ed, Pete Young and Deja Moo on them all day. If the TF midfield gets infront, they will be a real chance to win this game here today at the MCG

 

[benchmark00]

C'mon boys, start off well, make the first contest hard, it'll set the tempo for the game. Dont take a backward step, it starts with Nath out the middle, lets get first use of the ball, c'mon, we can do this, stick to the game plan and be tough!

 

[James90]

Carn the testers! Darren Benchmark will have a hard job marking Ben Rutten but I think we'll do alright. I believe in you

 

[benchmark00]

Carn the testers! Darren Benchmark will have a hard job marking Ben Rutten but I think we'll do alright. I believe in you

Theres been alot said in the media this week about it, i just hope i can produce some good footy.

 

[Buddhmaster]

One of the best first quarters you're ever likely to see, in which 15 goals were kicked by the two teams, was a brilliant start to what would prove to be an exciting matchup. Adelaide started on fire, with two quick goals to Scott Welsh and one to Tyson Edwards in the first 3 minutes. A beautiful snap from the boundary by Englishmen Sean Bennett was just a mind lapse by the Crows, as they went on to kick 5 more goals in a row, Welsh with 4 for the quarter. The Crows 8 goals in 13 minutes had commentators searching for the record books.

Incredibly, TFer's went from 1st to 51st gear in kicking the last 6 goals of the term, the Crows barely touching the pill. Borchich was in devastating touch, 14 disposals for the quarter, plus two class goals from outside 50. Cameron, Blackman and Young were all very effect, providing run and long kicks into the forward fifty.

A much quieter, but none the less, good second quarter saw both teams trading goals in a free flowing shootout. TF youngsters Borchich and Cameron continued on their merry way, Borchich with 22 disposals at half time, and Cameron destroying Graham Johncock in every aspect of the game. With Adelaide going into the half time with the same slender quarter time lead of 4 points, the second half was set to be an epic.

The Crows got off to another flying start in the third quarter, and their supporters were looking confident. But the TF leaders Darren Murphy and Dave Richards weren't about to let the game slip away. Richards set Murphy up for 3 goals for the term, as tempers were starting to flare as result of the TFer's rough style of play. Crow captain and enforcer Mark Rucciuto was flying the flag for the Crows, with some courageous acts and 2 late goals in the quarter.

An all in brawl errupted as Brett Burton crunched the TF captain from behind in a pitiful display, just before the siren. The TF's team orientated spirit was shown as Blackman, McNamara and Bennett came to their skipper's side in a matter of seconds. Blackman was slung to the ground by McGregor, as brawls were going on all over the ground. By the time it was broken up, all 32 players on the ground had been involved in the scuffle, with video footage ready to be looked at during the week.

The last quarter was an anti climax, as the TFer's were never headed after getting infront at the 5 minute mark. Goals were scored from every angle and distance, from the fired up players, with Ed even running up from fullback to kick the final goal of the match. Winning by 32 points, the TFer's had many positives, probably their only negative being Rob Dauth having a shocker, one of the only players to not kick a goal, and, not even getting a kick. The Crows weren't embaressed, banging through 21 goals of their own, but questions will be asked of their sluggish last quarter. Next week, TF has the Lions, in what should be a great game up at the Gabba.

Testing Forum
7.4.46
13.8.86
18.13.121
25.17.167

Adelaide Crows
8.2.50
14.6.90
20.8.128
21.9.135

Testing Forum
Goals: Murphy-7, Cameron-4, Borchich-3, Blackman, Patrick, Ponting-2, McNamara, Ed, Bennett, Richards, Jellet-1
Best:Borchich, Cameron, Murphy, Richards, Blackman, Patrick
Adelaide Crows
Goals: Welsh-6, Rucciuto-4, Perrie, Edwards, McGregor-2, McLeod, Burton, Shirley, Mattner, Goodwin-1
Best-Rucciuto, Welsh, Edwards, Goodwin, Perrie, Bock

3-Borchich-37 disposals, 9 marks, 3 goals
2-Cameron-22 disposals, 8 marks, 4 goals, 5 behinds, 7 tackles
1-Murphy-18 disposals, 13 marks, 7 goals, 1 behind

 

[benchmark00]

Great work guys, brilliantly played but lets not get ahead of ourselves. Its a tough one next week as we travel to Brisbane to play the Lions, lets just take it one game at a time. Great stuff.

 

[Buddhmaster]

and straight back onto the training track...........

 

[Buddhmaster]

teeth

 

[DJellett]

THATS NOT GOOD...

THIS IS GOOD: Jellett-1 goal!!!

 

[steds]

Bring on the Lions. We'll kill them