Official Team Thread East Side Hawks - Season 17 Team Thread

Round 10 vs Roys FFC

A dominant S17 Roys outfit took on a Hawks team desperately clinging to their finals position. OI, WAIT TILL THE FINALS ROYS MUAHAHAHAH WE MAULED YOU. Thankyou for your input Lunchlady Doris. Anyway, the Hawks took an impressive 18 point lead (40-22) into the quarter time break, after Mr Eagle saluted twice among other goalscorers. Somewhat of an onslaught ensued in the second quarter, but the Hawks stood strong, managing to stretch their lead to 20 points by the main break. Matt121's forward pressure impressed the 100,000-strong crowd. The third quarter was much of the same, and indeed twelve minutes into the last quarter the Hawks held a seemingly unassailable 25-point lead. And unassailable it was, as the Hawks ran out 34 point victors in a match which set the tone for the East Side charge to the finals. Vote-getters aplenty in this match up, with GutsyBug recording 23 touches, 9 marks and a goal. NetworkNerd impressed with 20 touches and a game-high 14 marks, whilst IMS and larrikin were dominant again. The WGSBet favourites to poll votes in this match are GutsyBug, Itsmyshow and NetworkNerd.

Votes for Round 10
5 - NetworkNerd
4 - Itsmyshow
3 - larrikin
2 - GutsyBug
1 - Karnezis_13

Leaderboard

Code:
Name                  Rd 1  Rd 2  Rd 3  Rd 4  Rd 5  Rd 6  Rd 7  Rd 8  Rd 9 Rd 10   Total
Itsmyshow                    1     4     3     4           5     5     5     4         31
larrikin               1           5           2           4     4     4     3         23
Tarkyn_24                    4     3     4     5     2                                 18
GutsyBug                     5     2     1     3     1     3           1     2         18
Mr Eagle                     3           5           4                 3               15
Karnezis_13            3                       1     3     2                 1         10
NetworkNerd                  2     1                                         5          8
Lunchlady Doris        4                 2                                              6
Ashton Agar            5                                                                5
Rendered Unsafe                                      5                                  5
Bryce_Jersey17         2                                         2                      4
wce_all_da_way                                                   3                      3
Dagless                                                                2                2
Matt121                                                    1                            1
TRAWP                                                            1                      1
 
Round 11 vs Fighting Furies

I unfortunately had to delete some Karney gold here, where he quoted every post on page 23 of the match thread thanks to my shitty internet, basicially, the entirety of page 23 was everyone abusing Logger for playing mind games in an extremely close contest ( tigland missed with the very last kick to give the Hawks a 1 point victory)

Lol. Votegetters? Let me at em! 28 touches and 3 tackles showcased GutsyBug's prodigous talent again, whilst 23 touches, nine marks and four tackles showed why Mr Eagle has long been a star centreman at East Side. Chezzalenko Reborn kicked 2.2 and tallied 19 possessions, and Ashton Agar's 24 disposals included three goals and two behinds. Incredibly, Gilbert_Hodge came off the bench to lay 10 tackles and collect the ball 16 times. WGSBet has the favourites for this weeks votes installed as Ashton Agar, Mr Eagle and GutsyBug.

Votes for Round 11
5 - Tarkyn_24
4 - GutsyBug
3 - Mr Eagle
2 - Ashton Agar
1 - Chezzalenko Reborn

Leaderboard
Code:
Name                  Rd 1  Rd 2  Rd 3  Rd 4  Rd 5  Rd 6  Rd 7  Rd 8  Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11   Total
Itsmyshow                    1     4     3     4           5     5     5     4               31
larrikin               1           5           2           4     4     4     3               23
Tarkyn_24                    4     3     4     5     2                             5         23
GutsyBug                     5     2     1     3     1     3           1     2     4         22
Mr Eagle                     3           5           4                 3           3         18
Karnezis_13            3                       1     3     2                 1               10
NetworkNerd                  2     1                                         5                8
Ashton Agar            5                                                           2          7
Lunchlady Doris        4                 2                                                    6
Rendered Unsafe                                      5                                        5
Bryce_Jersey17         2                                         2                            4
wce_all_da_way                                                   3                            3
Dagless                                                                2                      2
Matt121                                                    1                                  1
TRAWP                                                            1                            1
Chezzalenko Reborn                                                                 1          1
 
Ok, so with 11 rounds down, I think it is time to announce the boncer34 Medal for the Best Clubperson.

The thing I have loved about this club is that people are always willing to step up and help whenever it is needed, I have had an outstanding time as a part of this club and an even better time as Captain thanks to the efforts of these people.

For Season 17, it is my great pleasure to award the boncer34 Medal to an individual who did most of the work putting this awards night together, along with his tireless recruiting efforts and non stop effort in match threads, a most deserved winner of the best clubperson.

Karnezis_13
 
Round 12 v Geelong Gumbies

Karnezis_13 said:


Look. I've done a lot of unbiased reporting around these parts, a lot. But in all my decades of service I don't believe I have ever, or indeed will ever, come across another match so garishly one-sided.

It is unthinkable that the horridly out of form Gumbies could even come close to knocking off an East Side team who are absolutely flying right now and certainly the premier team of the league. Having won one game on the trot lately, a last-minute thriller against the last-placed Furies, there is not a device that can measure the amount of dominance the Hawks are impaling on every one of their unfortunate opponents. Meanwhile, the Gumbies remain on a one-loss streak, thrashed mercilessly by the Baghdad Bombers and finding themselves crashing down the ladder from 2nd to 3rd. For those playing along at home, the Hawks wait in rabid anticipation at 5th.

This is like David and Goliath, except David is the size of a bumblebee and has all the coordination of - well - a Gumby. East Side is Goliath, except with a hint more strength and the stability of a 10 metre by 10 metre cuboid of pure steel.

It will amaze me if the Gumbies decide to even turn up to this potentially incredible destruction of spirit and soul. It would be infinitely better for their egos if they just stayed at home and drank clay-infused wine. Cannibals they would be but humiliated, they would not be.

A Bit High personifies the Gumbies ladder position.@Itsmyshow personifies the Hawks position in the league. When the captains are predicting the result it's beyond all reasonable doubt. Get ready folks to see the greatest destruction of your life. The single most significant annihilation your pretty little eyes have ever had the honour of witnessing. It's killin' time.

With no further ado, my obvious and blatant prediction.

Gumbies by 12.

TEAMS TO BE IN BY 11:59PM FRIDAY NIGHT. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE THE TERM "OFFICIAL TEAM SHEET" IN THIS POST. LOGGER DOESN'T MIND A TAG EITHER, SO IF YOU'RE FEELING GENEROUS, GIVE HIM A THOUGHT.
That was the intro to this mammoth match, and apart from the final verdict, it was pretty damn accurate if I do say so myself. We opened up quick 19 point quarter time lead, scoring 39 points in the first quarter to blow the shell-shocked Gumbies away. It was extended to 21 by half time, dropped to 9 at three quarter time, but the final result was never really in doubt. Late goals to Pie in the Sky, Tarks and yours truly sealed a twenty point win for the Hawks, who were by this stage of the season, truly flying high. Itsmyshow's 17 disposals, 10 tackles and goal will likely lift him to the top of the votes, whilst Karny's 17 disposals for 2 tackles and 3 goals should also have him thereabouts. Larrikin recorded 17 disposals also, along with eight hit outs and three tackles, whilst Tarks slotted 4.0. WGSBet has the favourites for votes in this match installed as Itsmyshow, Karnezis_13 and larrikin.

Votes for Round 12
5 - Karnezis_13
4 - Tarkyn_24
3 - Itsmyshow
2 - larrikin
1 - GutsyBug

Leaderboard

Code:
Name                  Rd 1  Rd 2  Rd 3  Rd 4  Rd 5  Rd 6  Rd 7  Rd 8  Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12   Total
Itsmyshow                    1     4     3     4           5     5     5     4           3         34
Tarkyn_24                    4     3     4     5     2                             5     4         27
larrikin               1           5           2           4     4     4     3           2         25
GutsyBug                     5     2     1     3     1     3           1     2     4     1         23
Mr Eagle                     3           5           4                 3           3               18
Karnezis_13            3                       1     3     2                 1           5         15
NetworkNerd                  2     1                                         5                      8
Ashton Agar            5                                                           2                7
Lunchlady Doris        4                 2                                                          6
Rendered Unsafe                                      5                                              5
Bryce_Jersey17         2                                         2                                  4
wce_all_da_way                                                   3                                  3
Dagless                                                                2                            2
Matt121                                                    1                                        1
TRAWP                                                            1                                  1
Chezzalenko Reborn                                                                 1                1
 
Round 13 vs Alberton Swamprats

We lost to the Swamprats. I can't believe I'm saying this. I'm not sure I have it in my heart to review this one. Rendered Unsafe: 24 disposals, 21 hit outs, a goal. Wce_all_da_way: 23 disposals, 9 marks, 2 tackles. GutsyBug: 21 disposals, 9 marks, a tackle. NetworkNerd: 20 disposals, 4 marks, 2 goals. Jiska: 18 disposals. 2 marks. 3 goals. IMS: 22 disposals, 2 goals. WGSBet: favourites are Rendered Unsafe, NetworkNerd, Itsmyshow. Sigh. Sigh sigh sigh.

Votes for Round 13
5 - Rendered Unsafe
4 - Jiska
3 - GutsyBug
2 - NetworkNerd
1 - wce_all_da_way

Leaderboard

Code:
Name                  Rd 1  Rd 2  Rd 3  Rd 4  Rd 5  Rd 6  Rd 7  Rd 8  Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12 Rd 13   Total
Itsmyshow                    1     4     3     4           5     5     5     4           3               34
Tarkyn_24                    4     3     4     5     2                             5     4               27
GutsyBug                     5     2     1     3     1     3           1     2     4     1     3         26
larrikin               1           5           2           4     4     4     3           2               25
Mr Eagle                     3           5           4                 3           3                     18
Karnezis_13            3                       1     3     2                 1           5               15
NetworkNerd                  2     1                                         5                 2         10
Rendered Unsafe                                      5                                         5         10
Ashton Agar            5                                                           2                      7
Lunchlady Doris        4                 2                                                                6
Bryce_Jersey17         2                                         2                                        4
wce_all_da_way                                                   3                             1          4
Jiska                                                                                          4          4
Dagless                                                                2                                  2
Matt121                                                    1                                              1
TRAWP                                                            1                                        1
Chezzalenko Reborn                                                                 1                      1
 
Round 14 vs West Coast Wonders

A slow 13 page match thread concluded in what was an exciting and intriguing game. East Side stormed to an early 21-0 lead, but West Coast, never to be deterred, struck back through Tiff and Speck. Accuracy from both sides led to a quartertime scoreline which read 7.3.45 (ESH) to 5.0.30 (WCW).

The accuracy continued in the second quarter, although the Wonders 100% accuracy was tarnished. At half time the following score stared everyone in the face.

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SIREN SOUNDS FOR THE END OF QUARTER 2

East Side Hawks : 11.3.69

West Coast Wonders : 10.2.62

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With just 5 minutes left to play in the third quarter, the Hawks had pulled out to 19 point lead. They were in the box seat; that was until the Wonders pulled off an 8 point play to be just 11 points down when the 3QT whistle blew. The Wonders cheersquad were in full swing

but that wasn't about to deter the Waverley faithful. The fourth quarter started with 2 goals to Jiska, one to Karnezis_13 and one to Chezzalenko Reborn in an exciting boom which all but sealed the game. Indeed, East Side ran out big winners, 140-107. larrikin was outstanding, booting four goals among his 21 touches, whilst Karnezis_13 was similarly impressive, collecting 22 disposals, laying 9 tackles and kicking a sealing goal. Clint Beastwood had 26 disposals and 9 marks to steal the show and GutsyBug's 28 disposals and 6 marks didn't go unnoticed. WGSBet has installed the favourites for votes in this game to be Karnezis_13, larrikin and Clint Beastwood.

Votes for Round 14
5 - larrikin
4 - Karnezis_13
3 - GutsyBug
2 - Pie in the Sky
1 - bomberlegend2007

Leaderboard
Code:
Name                  Rd 1  Rd 2  Rd 3  Rd 4  Rd 5  Rd 6  Rd 7  Rd 8  Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12 Rd 13 Rd 14   Total
Itsmyshow                    1     4     3     4           5     5     5     4           3                     34
larrikin               1           5           2           4     4     4     3           2           5         30
GutsyBug                     5     2     1     3     1     3           1     2     4     1     3     3         29
Tarkyn_24                    4     3     4     5     2                             5     4                     27
Karnezis_13            3                       1     3     2                 1           5           4         19
Mr Eagle                     3           5           4                 3           3                           18
NetworkNerd                  2     1                                         5                 2               10
Rendered Unsafe                                      5                                         5               10
Ashton Agar            5                                                           2                            7
Lunchlady Doris        4                 2                                                                      6
Bryce_Jersey17         2                                         2                                              4
wce_all_da_way                                                   3                             1                4
Jiska                                                                                          4                4
Dagless                                                                2                                        2
Pie in the Sky                                                                                       2          2
Matt121                                                    1                                                    1
TRAWP                                                            1                                              1
Chezzalenko Reborn                                                                 1                            1
bomberlegend2007                                                                                     1          1
 
The final award for the evening prior to the Wally Medal being handed out is the larrikin Medal for the Players MVP.

This award has been around only a few seasons but is quickly becoming the 2nd most prestigious award after the Wally, this season, there were 4 names that kept popping up in the votes, 2 time winner IMS, incoming skipper Karnezis_13 gun goalkicking machine Tarkyn_24 and new kid on the block GutsyBug

But of course there can only be one winner (Unless it is like last year when there were 2).

The winner of the larrikin Medal as the Players MVP is....


Tarkyn_24


A truly well deserved winner of the award in S17, Tarks had another outstanding season in front of the big sticks for the Hawks, he dominated the match threads and no doubt solidified his standing as a true legend of the East Side Hawks and the league.
 
Round 15 v Gold City Royals

These reviews will no longer contain vote predictions. Keep le suspense for the last few rounds! Huzzah!

The Hawks kicked off the game in characteristically spectacular fashion, this time taking a 13 point lead within the first 6.5 minutes. A small comeback from Gold City which was quickly evaporated by multiple goals from Hawks spearhead Tarkyn_24 meant the Hawks clung onto an eight point lead at the conclusion of the first quarter. An extremely tight quarter ensued; in fact, the 13 point Hawk lead doesn't quite do justice to just how hard-fought the first half of this game was. A nil-all draw would not have been surprising. . However, the Hawks had never lost to Gold City, and they weren't about to start now. Tarks slotted his sixth and seventh goals and East Side came alive, collaborating as a team to eventually go into the rooms at three quarter time with a 26 point lead.

The final quarter threw up no surprises as the Hawks conquered Gold City yet again, this time to the tune of approximately six goals. It was an impressive game, and whilst I'm avoiding analysing votes, Tarkyn_24 was probably BOG in this clash.

Votes for Round 15
5 - Tarkyn_24
4 - Pie in the Sky
3 - Lunchlady Doris
2 - Karnezis_13
1 - GutsyBug

Leaderboard

Code:
Name                  Rd 1  Rd 2  Rd 3  Rd 4  Rd 5  Rd 6  Rd 7  Rd 8  Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12 Rd 13 Rd 14 Rd 15   Total
Itsmyshow                    1     4     3     4           5     5     5     4           3                           34
Tarkyn_24                    4     3     4     5     2                             5     4                 5         32
larrikin               1           5           2           4     4     4     3           2           5               30
GutsyBug                     5     2     1     3     1     3           1     2     4     1     3     3     1         30
Karnezis_13            3                       1     3     2                 1           5           4     2         21
Mr Eagle                     3           5           4                 3           3                                 18
NetworkNerd                  2     1                                         5                 2                     10
Rendered Unsafe                                      5                                         5                     10
Lunchlady Doris        4                 2                                                                 3          9
Ashton Agar            5                                                           2                                  7
Pie in the Sky                                                                                       2     4          6
Bryce_Jersey17         2                                         2                                                    4
wce_all_da_way                                                   3                             1                      4
Jiska                                                                                          4                      4
Dagless                                                                2                                              2
Matt121                                                    1                                                          1
TRAWP                                                            1                                                    1
Chezzalenko Reborn                                                                 1                                  1
bomberlegend2007                                                                                     1                1
 
Round 16 v Mount Buller Demons

It may have been a wholly uninspiring beginning to the game, as the Hawks clambered to a 5 point lead early in the first quarter, but it was clear finals were drawing closer as Hawks young guns began to get excited.

The Demons began to build a solid lead into the second quarter, which no one cares about, because they're the Demons, but then East Side mounted an inspiring comeback to draw within 3 points by half time. Which everyone cares about. The Demons and Hawks exchanged goals at will in the third; clearly Buller were exchanging at a higher rate than East Side though because their 3 point lead extended to 3 goals by three quarter time. Karny slotted his third goal, Tarks banged through another, and it was back to 6 points early in the last, much to the chagrin of Demon faithful. TRAWP goaled, Mr Eagle grazed the post, and the Hawks had, incredibly, taken a one point lead.

Cooney converted for the Demons, Tarks slotted #4 for East Side, and the margin remained at one point. It was not to be however, as the Demons, eventual top-two H&A finishers, concluded the match nine points in credit. Karnezis_13 likely took best on field honours for the losing side.

Votes for Round 16
5 - Karnezis_13
4 - Mr Eagle
3 - Itsmyshow
2 - bomberlegend2007
1 - TRAWP

Leaderboard
Code:
Name                  Rd 1  Rd 2  Rd 3  Rd 4  Rd 5  Rd 6  Rd 7  Rd 8  Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12 Rd 13 Rd 14 Rd 15 Rd 16   Total
Itsmyshow                    1     4     3     4           5     5     5     4           3                       3         37
Tarkyn_24                    4     3     4     5     2                             5     4                 5               32
larrikin               1           5           2           4     4     4     3           2           5                     30
GutsyBug                     5     2     1     3     1     3           1     2     4     1     3     3     1               30
Karnezis_13            3                       1     3     2                 1           5           4     2     5         26
Mr Eagle                     3           5           4                 3           3                             4         22
NetworkNerd                  2     1                                         5                 2                           10
Rendered Unsafe                                      5                                         5                           10
Lunchlady Doris        4                 2                                                                 3                9
Ashton Agar            5                                                           2                                        7
Pie in the Sky                                                                                       2     4                6
Bryce_Jersey17         2                                         2                                                          4
wce_all_da_way                                                   3                             1                            4
Jiska                                                                                          4                            4
Dagless                                                                2                                                    2
Matt121                                                    1                                                                1
TRAWP                                                            1                                               1          2
Chezzalenko Reborn                                                                 1                                        1
bomberlegend2007                                                                                     1           2          3
 
Round 17 v Baghdad Bombers

For some, it was the battle for the Alfie. Bengwatkins was raging favourite, but who could doubt the proven horse Tarkyn_24? Quarter time, 20-19 in favour of the Hawks, saw Beng take control of the AlfAndrews Medal, slotting all 3 of Baghdad's goals, whilst Tarks could not manage one. Indeed, halfway through the second quarter, it was Bengwatkins (5.0.30) vs East Side (4.6.30) as the one-man Bombers team attempted to salvage a win. The Hawks clamoured their way to a 3 point lead at half time, and were determined to show that their team ethic could overcome Baghdad's Beng-centric game plan. Tarkyn slotted his first in quarter 3 and the Hawks showed all the signs of kicking away, but couldn't land the killer blow; the question everyone was asking, will they hold on? The answer was no. A 3 goal loss to a dispirited Baghdad outfit was not the ideal build up to finals, but there was still one week left… one win left. TRAWP was probably best on ground in an outstanding display.
 
Tarks got my 3 votes and is definitely a deserving winner of the MVP. Incredible in his final season.

I'm also honoured to take out back to back boncer34 Medals for best club person. Thanks

Unveiling two gems in one season is a rare sight but that's what we've got with Gutsy and RU. Both would've been deserving and I'll take the credit for those two's recruitment. I'll withhold the IMS congrats until post-count :p
 
Leaderboard - Round 17
Code:
Name                  Rd 1  Rd 2  Rd 3  Rd 4  Rd 5  Rd 6  Rd 7  Rd 8  Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12 Rd 13 Rd 14 Rd 15 Rd 16 Rd 17   Total
Itsmyshow                    1     4     3     4           5     5     5     4           3                       3               37
Tarkyn_24                    4     3     4     5     2                             5     4                 5                     32
larrikin               1           5           2           4     4     4     3           2           5                           30
GutsyBug                     5     2     1     3     1     3           1     2     4     1     3     3     1                     30
Karnezis_13            3                       1     3     2                 1           5           4     2     5     2         28
Mr Eagle                     3           5           4                 3           3                             4     4         26
Rendered Unsafe                                      5                                         5                       3         13
NetworkNerd                  2     1                                         5                 2                                 10
Lunchlady Doris        4                 2                                                                 3                      9
Ashton Agar            5                                                           2                                              7
TRAWP                                                            1                                               1     5          7
Pie in the Sky                                                                                       2     4                      6
Bryce_Jersey17         2                                         2                                                     1          5
wce_all_da_way                                                   3                             1                                  4
Jiska                                                                                          4                                  4
bomberlegend2007                                                                                     1           2                3
Dagless                                                                2                                                          2
Matt121                                                    1                                                                      1
Chezzalenko Reborn                                                                 1                                              1
 
Round 18 v Dragons FFC

Dear Hawks. It's 12:52am and I'm finishing this final review. Would you be so kind as to give me the last one off? Oh you're so kind. So kind that I'm going to eke an attempt out anyway. The Hawks fell to a 2 goal deficit within the first 10 minutes of the match, but this was easily remedied, with two goals within a minute leaving the scores locked at 13 all. From there it was chaos; East Side didn't goal again until halfway through the second quarter, by which case they were far behind; but that goal to Karny apparently opened the floodgates, as the Hawks stormed back to be 4 points in arrears at half time. The Dragons extended that lead to 13 by three quarter time, but the match was well and truly open; unfortunately, we failed to capitalise and lost this game to the tune of 29 points. It was, though, finals time next week; butterflies were in the air, rainbows in the sky and of course we would go on to demolish the Roys FFC. BOG in this Round 18 encounter for East Side was probably TRAWP again, interestingly. Good luck everybody in the best and fairest, may the best man win. I'm tipping Itsmyshow after reviewing all these games, but an upset could come from a certain young gun. Signing off. Karny.
 
Votes for Round 18

5 - TRAWP

4 - Karnezis_13

3 - Dagless

2 - Rendered Unsafe

1 - Pie in the Sky

Final Leaderboard
Code:
Name                  Rd 1  Rd 2  Rd 3  Rd 4  Rd 5  Rd 6  Rd 7  Rd 8  Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12 Rd 13 Rd 14 Rd 15 Rd 16 Rd 17 Rd 18   Total
Itsmyshow                    1     4     3     4           5     5     5     4           3                       3                     37
Tarkyn_24                    4     3     4     5     2                             5     4                 5                           32
Karnezis_13            3                       1     3     2                 1           5           4     2     5     2     4         32
larrikin               1           5           2           4     4     4     3           2           5                                 30
GutsyBug                     5     2     1     3     1     3           1     2     4     1     3     3     1                           30
Mr Eagle                     3           5           4                 3           3                             4     4               26
Rendered Unsafe                                      5                                         5                       3     2         15
TRAWP                                                            1                                               1     5     5         12
NetworkNerd                  2     1                                         5                 2                                       10
Lunchlady Doris        4                 2                                                                 3                            9
Ashton Agar            5                                                           2                                                    7
Pie in the Sky                                                                                       2     4                 1          7
Bryce_Jersey17         2                                         2                                                     1                5
Dagless                                                                2                                                     3          5
wce_all_da_way                                                   3                             1                                        4
Jiska                                                                                          4                                        4
bomberlegend2007                                                                                     1           2                      3
Matt121                                                    1                                                                            1
Chezzalenko Reborn                                                                 1                                                    1
 
Thanks to everyone for all of your support during my time as captain of this great club... Lets win this flag next season!!!!!!!!!!

That took hours, so I will post something a little more in depth later on ;)
 
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