Official Team Thread 🐻 Las Vegas Bears S37 Official Team Thread ʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔ 🎰 Las Vegas Bears All In for Victory!

[tony]

Is tony out of custody yet? And have they found Ted Lasso ?

I've been told tony is still locked up but someone from the club managed to smuggle in a care package of pasta into the jail, so tony will be ok for the week.

 

[tony]

Congratulations once again to Bears and league legend Dingster, who played his 500th game this weekend. His contribution to this league cannot be overstated, from all his simmer and recruitment work to the years devoted to making this league better as a whole. I am glad we were able to celebrate this milestone with him at the Bears and secure a thrilling win in the end, thanks to Shadow Man's late goal.

I hope you enjoyed the week and all the adulation you received. Here's just a little bit more.






Credit to JoshWoodenSpoon for this amazing graphic

This from Art Vandelay_ was too good not to post again
​

We should discuss @Dingster favourite game of all time, the day he met me, my debut match.

Don't worry, I'll only make 80% of this about me, I'm not a complete narcissist. Just a self indulgent one.

It was a sunny Sunday afternoon at Stadium in the sky when a fresh faced rookie with a different name back then was welcomed to this great game, wet behind the ears, and with no idea what Sunday Qootball entailed, or just how much easier (translation: lazier) you could take this game and still dominate.

The forward line was elite this day, yours truly commanding a forward pocket and his able support just ahead at HFF with Bears HoF'er @kane249 . Another wet behind the ears rookie was playing the other forward pocket and wedged between us Mrs Filth Wizard aka Miss Kate. The human blister out on his wing, brahj Mahal in the ruck and the Vegas court jester Quivorir next to Jum at rover and ruck rover.

It was a solid start for us, but more importantly me, 3 goals in a 9 goal opening term cementing my place as a great Vegas forward in Q1 of Game 1.

The play by play action expertly delivered by @Millky95 who opted not to go for the @philreich method of dragging it out for what feels like weeks. But I digress, less about them and more about Dingster me.

Q2 was no different for the Bears as we again piled on more pain for the bandits - yes the bombers had a cooler schtick back then - and nearly amassed 100 points by half time. Must have been fuming at the human blister @Matera92 kicking a goal as the quarter was a quiet one, this appears to be ground zero for our storied rivalry.

Half time oranges and a team talk from whatever coach I've probably forgotten we buried and the second half starts the same way the first did. Kane-o banging it through the sticks and yours truly having no trouble dominating this piss easy sport.

The last quarter is where it got ugly. The bears manage to get the score to 180 and beat the bandits by 10 goals. And boy are the stats just absolute fire.

Wise Guy Sam 31 touches.
Human blister 45 disposals and a goal.
Brahj Mahal 20 hitouts 31 disp and 3.4
Miss Kate 5 goals.
Kane 36 and 4.4
And some rookie kicked 8.3 from a pocket.

But most importantly in a game where we literally gave every bear a lick of the icecream so to speak somehow Dingster only managed 4 touches, which just goes to show, to reach 500 games in this league you don't need to be good, you just need to keep breathing.

And what's the point of doing well anyway, M92 will just rig the BnF anyway.

Congrats on 500 games Dingster old buddy.​

​

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Chipmunk a little too excited for the milestone. At least get a room before going for a gentle stroke.

 

[tony]

Chipmunk a little too excited for the milestone. At least get a room before going for a gentle stroke.

Chipmunk can never have enough nuts.

 

[tony]

We headed to the Colosseum to play the Wonders in Dingster's 500th game. It was fitting that we were facing the Wonders, given Dingster's previous time at the club.

The Wonders got off to a good start, kicking the opening two goals of the game. However, we quickly replied with two goals of our own, leveling the scores. This pattern continued throughout the game, with the Wonders never managing to kick more than two goals in a row before we answered back. By quarter time, the Wonders held a slender 8 point lead.

In the 2nd quarter the back and forth continued, with the Wonders striking first before we promptly responded. By halftime, the Wonders held a 7 point lead. Immediately after halftime, RonnieRaven showed the Bears' determination to win, kicking a goal just 43 seconds into the quarter. We continued to match the Wonders goal for goal, until MWPP kicked her first goal of the game, putting us in front for the first time. However, the Wonders quickly regained the lead with two quick goals of their own.

Cap and MWPP's goals in the last two minutes of the third quarter gave us a 6 point lead heading into the final quarter. Although both teams traded points, no one managed to kick a goal until Tommycash's goal extended our lead to 13 points. This proved to be a crucial moment in the game, as it was the only time where a team kicked 3 goals in a row for the whole game. The Wonders narrowed the gap with a goal seven minutes from the end, and despite our efforts to hold onto our 6 point lead, the Wonders kicked another goal with just three minutes remaining.

With the scores tied and the Bears needing a win desperately, the unthinkable happened. After Test Tickle won the hit out, Art Vandelay_ and Matera92 worked together to get the ball forward for us. Unfortunately Matera's kick was shit, but Shadow Man didn't let that stop him, chasing down SM, laid a tackle, regained possession, executed a one-two with Electronic_Renaissance and then kicked the goal to put us ahead and win the game.

4 : 21.43 {C} - The ball is bounced and Test Tickle gets the tap.
4 : 21.52 {C} - The bounce favours Art Vandelay_ and he is off and running.
4 : 21.56 {rW} - He kicks across the ground towards Matera92.
4 : 22 {rW} - Top mark - not paid.
4 : 22.04 {rW} - Nobody's checking Matera92.
4 : 22.08 {CHF} - JoseMourinho presents on a long lead.
4 : 22.12 {CHF} - JoseMourinho misjudges it and it's an easy mark to BigChippa52.
4 : 22.16 {lHBF} - SM has a paddock.
4 : 22.21 {lHBF} - Crunching tackle by Shadow Man.
4 : 22.25 {rHFF} - Who wants it? Shadow Man does. Great stuff.
4 : 22.29 - <<< Grand Uncle Horace is coming on to replace Oisin_the_Goat >>>
4 : 22.37 {rHFF} - Shadow Man slowing down the play.
4 : 22.42 {lHFF} - Almost a throw to Electronic_Renaissance.
4 : 22.45 {rHFF} - Fires out the handpass to Shadow Man.
4 : 22.49 {rHFF} - Shadow Man sees an open goal.

Looking at the stats, Cap had a big day in front of the big sticks kicking 5 goals. With MWPP, RonnieRaven and Shadow Man each kicking 2 goals.
This win was a real team effort with only 3 players getting over 20 possessions but 9 players getting 10 or more. Not only did we carry Dingster off the ground after the game, we carried him throughout the whole game.
Millky95 23 possessions, 9 tackles and 1 goal. RonnieRaven 20 possessions, 6 marks and 2 goals. Test Tickle 22 possessions, 14 hit outs and 4 free kicks against.

Shadow Man, I think the Hoff was singing this song to you


Art Vandelay_ Cap Chipmunk CountryLad Dingster Electronic_Renaissance Fizzler Grin guero HawkPatrol I Dont Care Jezmiester40 JoseMourinho JoshWoodenSpoon kane249 Matera92 Millky95 Muddiemoose MWPP RonnieRaven RookiePick Senor M Shadow Man Tandy Test Tickle Tommycash​

 

[Tandy]

Go bears

 

[Shadow Man]

Go bears

or go bare....

 

[tony]

On a picturesque night in Las Vegas, the lights of the Stadium in the Sky shone brightly as the Bears took on the Gumbies in Friday Night Qooty.

The teams traded goals in the first quarter, with the Gumbies taking a 4 point lead into quarter time due to their more accurate kicking for goal.

It was in the 2nd quarter where the Gumbies made their move, kicking 5 goals to our 1, to take a 29 point lead into half time.

With our finals chances slipping away, the Bears had to lift, and Test Tickle kicked a goal in the opening minute of the half to give the Bears the early momentum. However, the Gumbies kicked the next 2 goals quickly to extend the margin out to 6 goals, the highest of the game. The Bears were in trouble and needed someone to step up, and Cap was that Bear, kicking 4 goals in 10 minutes to drag the Bears back into the match. With Electronic_Renaissance and Matera92 chipping in for a goal each, the Bears were now only 5 points behind at 3 Quarter time.

Veteran kane249 came off the bench and went forward, and it was a masterstroke of a move, with Kane kicking the first 2 goals of the final quarter to give the Bears back the lead for the first time since the opening quarter. Tommycash, Millky95, and Shadow Man all had opportunities to extend the margin but missed, and it would come back to bite the Bears in the ass with the Gumbies taking their chances and kicking the final 3 goals of the game to take back the lead and run out winners by 7 points.

With 3 games remaining and a game out of the top 8, things are not looking good for us. So, we must win against the Dragons this week to keep up with the sides above us.

Matera92 wound back to the clock to show that this old Bear still has life in him with a team high 31 possessions, 1 goal game. Possibly 3 Votes Matera. A challenger for the 3 votes would be Millky95 who gathered 26 possessions, 10 tackles and 1 goal. Art Vandelay_ wouldn't let Matera have a good game without having one himself. Art collected 26 possessions and a goal. The King of Primetime RonnieRaven collected 22 possessions and a few heads giving away 2 free kicks and Senor M was another to pass the 20 possession mark with 22.

Cap lead the goal scorers with 4 goals, it could have been more if not for some inaccuracy. kane249 bobbed up with 3, Electronic_Renaissance snagged 2 and singles to Art Vandelay_, JoseMourinho, Matera92, Millky95 and Test Tickle.



Art Vandelay_ Cap Chipmunk CountryLad Dingster Electronic_Renaissance Fizzler Grin guero HawkPatrol I Dont Care Jezmiester40 JoseMourinho JoshWoodenSpoon kane249 Matera92 Millky95 Muddiemoose MWPP RonnieRaven RookiePick Senor M Shadow Man Tandy Test Tickle Tommycash

 

[tony]

We have had a slight drop off in posters over the last few weeks but that was to be expected as we get late into the season, plus a shortened match thread doesn't help either, but the numbers are still very good. Thanks to everyone who has been joining in to make the match threads an enjoyable time. Over the last 4 weeks, we have had 4 different people leading our top poster for the week, which shows our depth and non reliance on any one person.



Playing Stats updated to the end of Round 14

Millky95 has passed the 1000 DT mark over the last few weeks, with a number of players also getting very close to the mark and should pass 1000 before the end of the season. He also leads the way with possessions, with Art Vandelay_, Matera92 and RonnieRaven hot on his tail.

Test Tickle needs 15 more hitouts to become the Bears all time Hit Out winner, hopefully he can do it on the weekend with a big display of ruck work against the Dragons.

Chipmunk, Electronic_Renaissance, Matera92, RonnieRaven, RookiePick and Test Tickle all prefer to handball the ball more than kick it.

Shadow Man leads all comers for marks, the opposition must not see him lurking in the shadows.

Tandy and Millky95 have more tackles than the rest of the team combined and they also seem to have a way with the umpires leading the team in frees for.

 

[Dingster]

We control our destiny again....

 

[JoshWoodenSpoon]

We control our destiny again....

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Always ends well..

 

[tony]

We control our destiny again....

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I don't know how we are in 8th but it somehow happened.

 

[tony]

Round 16's match review is bought to you by TonyAI. I feed the match report and stats into an AI chat to see what it would come up with and who it felt were the best players for the game and this is what it spat out. From what I can tell the 8 players who didn't kick a goal and Kane who did kick a goal were complete ignored by the AI. Matera very stiff to miss out on a mention.

On a gloriously warm, sunny Sunday afternoon at the Stadium in the Sky, the Las Vegas Bears squared off against the Dragons in a match so crucial it had fans more jittery than a kangaroo on a pogo stick. Due to a paperwork bungle by the Hawks, both teams found themselves with a shot at 8th place, and the Bears were determined to make the most of it.

The first quarter felt like watching a horror movie, with the Dragons sinking goals left and right. Despite valiant efforts from Dingster, MWPP, and Test Tickle, the Bears were trailing by 22 points by the end of the first quarter. Bears fans were biting their nails, fearing their finals hopes were going up in smoke.

Then came the second quarter, a period of play so magical it could have been sponsored by a wizard. The Bears unleashed a 10 goal barrage that had the Dragons spinning in confusion. Dingster started the fireworks, followed by a relentless assault from Art Vandelay_, Tandy, Test Tickle, Cap, RonnieRaven, Shadow Man, and JoseMourinho. The Bears turned the game on its head, going from underdogs to top dogs with a 21 point lead by halftime.

Building on their momentum, the Bears extended their lead further in the third quarter. MWPP, Dingster, and Cap were pivotal in stretching the lead to 42 points at one stage. Although the Dragons managed to respond with a few goals, the Bears' dominance was clear, ending the quarter with a 31 point lead.

In the final quarter, the Bears decided to put the cherry on top of their victory sundae. Goals from Millky95, Tandy, and Tommycash ensured the Dragons’ comeback attempt was more of a whimper than a roar. Despite a few last-minute goals from the Dragons, the Bears secured a critical 20 point win, ensuring their finals fate was now in their own paws. This win propels the Bears into the 8th spot, making their path to the finals clear: just keep winning.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key performances:

Dingster: Dingster was pivotal in sparking the Bears' comeback, scoring 4 crucial goals at key moments. With 4 kicks, 3 marks, and 49 Dream Team points, Dingster’s performance was instrumental in shifting the game’s momentum in the Bears’ favor.

Art Vandelay_: Art Vandelay_ showcased his playmaking ability, contributing significantly to the Bears' scoring spree with 2 goals. He recorded 9 kicks, 5 marks, 7 handballs, and 64 Dream Team points. Art Vandelay_ was a consistent presence, creating opportunities and applying pressure on the Dragons.

Test Tickle: Dominating in the ruck, Test Tickle was instrumental in giving the Bears the edge in midfield battles. He amassed 19 hitouts, 10 kicks, 8 handballs, and scored 2 goals, earning 82 Dream Team points. His physical presence and ability to win the ball in the air were crucial.

Tandy: Tandy’s relentless work rate and tackling pressure were key factors in the Bears' defensive efforts. He recorded 2 goals, 11 kicks, 10 tackles, 6 handballs, and an impressive 103 Dream Team points. Tandy’s performance epitomized the Bears’ determination and grit.

RonnieRaven: Leading the midfield, RonnieRaven’s ball use and decision-making helped set up numerous scoring opportunities. With 1 goal, 15 kicks, 6 marks, 14 handballs, and 106 Dream Team points, RonnieRaven was a standout player, consistently driving the Bears forward.

JoseMourinho: JoseMourinho’s contributions were vital in maintaining the Bears' momentum throughout the game. He notched up 1 goal, 11 kicks, 5 marks, 9 handballs, and 72 Dream Team points, playing a crucial role in both attack and defense.

MWPP: MWPP played a crucial role in both scoring and assisting, keeping the Dragons' defense under constant pressure. With 2 goals and 87 Dream Team points, MWPP’s efforts ensured the Bears remained dominant, particularly in the forward line.

Millky95: Adding a goal in the final quarter, Millky95 helped solidify the Bears' lead. His presence and contribution in the forward line were significant in maintaining the Bears' advantage.

Cap: Cap’s performance was highlighted by his ability to find the back of the net at critical junctures (stupid AI thinks were playing soccer). Scoring 2 goals and contributing effectively in both attack and defense, Cap’s efforts were instrumental in the Bears' comeback.

Shadow Man: Shadow Man’s goal and overall play were key in keeping the Bears ahead. His ability to win the ball and create opportunities made a noticeable impact on the game.

Tommycash: Tommycash capped off the Bears' victory with a goal in the final quarter. His consistent performance throughout the match helped maintain the Bears' offensive pressure.


Art Vandelay_ Cap Chipmunk CountryLad Dingster Electronic_Renaissance Fizzler Grin guero HawkPatrol I Dont Care Jezmiester40 JoseMourinho JoshWoodenSpoon kane249 Matera92 Millky95 Muddiemoose MWPP RonnieRaven RookiePick Senor M Shadow Man Tandy Test Tickle Tommycash

 

[Art Vandelay_]

M92.... - 95 points of game influence. A 15 goal turd.

 

[tony]

In a highly anticipated clash at the Stadium in the Sky, the Las Vegas Bears faced off against their local rivals, the Sin City Swamprats. Both teams had high stakes riding on this game, the Bears aiming to secure their spot in the top 8 and the Swamprats looking to break into the top 4. Unfortunately for the Bears and their fans, the night ended in disappointment as the Swamprats delivered a dominant final quarter to secure a 68 point victory.

Final Score:
Las Vegas Bears: 17.13 (115)
Sin City Swamprats: 28.15 (183)

Quarter by Quarter Breakdown:

First Quarter: The game started with an electrifying pace, and it was the Bears who struck first through a goal by Cap. However, the Swamprats quickly responded, and both teams traded goals in a tightly contested quarter. The Bears' forward line, led by Cap, was efficient, while the Swamprats' forwards kept the pressure on. Despite several lead changes, the Bears managed to edge ahead, finishing the quarter slightly in front, 7.3 (45) to 6.7 (43).

Second Quarter: The second quarter saw the Bears starting to find their rhythm. Cap continued his scoring spree, adding three more goals to his tally. The Bears' midfielders were winning the clearances, and their defense held firm against the Swamprats' counterattacks. However, the Swamprats kept themselves in the game with crucial goals, reducing the Bears' lead. By halftime, the Bears were ahead, 11.7 (73) to 10.7 (67), but the match was still very much in the balance.

Third Quarter: This quarter was a goal-fest, with both teams playing high-octane football. Cap was again at the forefront, scoring early to maintain the Bears' momentum. However, the Swamprats' relentless attack saw them take the lead midway through the quarter. Matera92 and Tandy responded for the Bears, but the Swamprats managed to outscore them, ending the quarter with a narrow lead, 18.11 (119) to 16.9 (105).

Final Quarter: The final quarter was a nightmare for the Bears. The Swamprats came out firing and completely dominated the last term. The Bears' defense, which had held up reasonably well until then, crumbled under the Swamprats' relentless pressure. The Swamprats piled on goal after goal, while the Bears managed only a single goal through RookiePick. The quarter ended with the Swamprats outscoring the Bears 10 goals to 1, resulting in a comprehensive 68 point victory for the visitors.

Player Reviews:
Senor M Worked hard around the ground, collecting 15 disposals and providing a solid defensive effort. (50 Dt)

JoshWoodenSpoon Contributed with 12 disposals but found it tough against a strong Swamprats forwardline. (34 Dt)

Shadow Man Playing on the half-forward line, racked up 17 disposals and 9 marks, making him one of the Bears' better players in attack. (66 Dt)

Matera92 Showed some spark with 2 goals and 9 disposals. (37 Dt)

Chipmunk Busy around the contest with 18 disposals and 7 marks, although his impact was limited. (61 Dt)

tony Solid performance with 14 disposals and 4 marks, contributing well defensively. (51 Dt)

I Dont Care Energetic display with 22 disposals, 1 goal, and 3 tackles. (78 Dt)

kane249 Worked hard for his 18 disposals but couldn’t make a significant impact. (53 Dt)

RonnieRaven Consistent performer with 21 disposals and a goal. (78 Dt)

Tommycash Quiet game with only 8 disposals, struggled to influence the contest. (18 Dt)

JoseMourinho Provided a strong presence with 14 disposals and a goal. (57 Dt)

Electronic_Renaissance Active in the midfield with 25 disposals, a solid contributor. (71 Dt)

MWPP Limited impact with just 3 disposals. (9 Dt)

Cap The standout player for the Bears with 7 goals, leading from the front. (88 Dt)

Dingster Managed to kick a goal but had little influence with only 3 disposals. (15 Dt)

Test Tickle Dominated in the ruck with 17 hitouts and was effective around the ground with 26 disposals. (102 Dt)

RookiePick Added a goal and 14 disposals, showing flashes of potential. (52 Dt)

Art Vandelay_ Provided strong midfield pressure with 17 disposals and 6 tackles. (70 Dt)

Tandy A standout performer with 3 goals and 22 disposals. (95 Dt)

Millky95 Contributed with 22 disposals and 2 behinds but couldn’t find the goals. (71 Dt)

Spoiler: Full Match Stats

LVB SENIORS Vs SCS SENIORS
LVB               7    3        11   7        16   9        17   13   115     
SCS               6    7        10   7        18   11       28   15   183     
LVB        HO  K  M  H  T  FF FA G  B   Dt  SCS         HO  K  M  H  T  FF FA G  B   Dt
Senor M     0  7  3  8  1  0  0  0  0   50  Jewelsbon    0  5  1  4  0  0  0  3  0   44
JoshWooden  0  7  2  5  0  0  1  0  0   34  HirdsTheWo   0  1  0  3  0  0  0  0  0    9
Shadow Man  0  3  9  14 1  1  1  0  0   66  Power Raid   0  5  3  7  1  0  1  0  0   39
Matera92    0  6  1  3  0  0  1  2  1   37  RPCB         0  2  1  10 0  1  0  0  0   30
Chipmunk    0  6  7  12 1  0  2  0  0   61  spookism     0  7  10 7  0  0  1  0  0   62
tony        0  9  4  5  2  0  2  0  0   51  Ticky009     0  10 6  10 2  1  1  0  0   74
I Dont Car  0  10 2  12 3  2  1  1  1   78  jackster83   0  17 7  11 0  0  0  0  1   95
kane249     0  8  3  10 0  0  0  0  0   53  GotTheGood   0  13 5  13 3  1  1  2  2  104
RonnieRave  0  16 4  5  2  0  2  1  0   78  ant555       0  12 6  17 2  1  2  0  2   93
Tommycash   0  5  1  3  0  0  2  0  0   18  My Cotchin   0  16 8  7  2  1  1  5  3  125
JoseMourin  0  7  4  7  1  0  0  1  0   57  GremioPowe   0  10 2  5  1  2  0  3  0   70
Electronic  0  11 3  14 1  0  1  0  0   71  Ant Bear     0  10 5  10 2  0  1  2  1   83
MWPP        0  1  0  2  0  1  0  0  1    9  paraaaa      0  1  0  0  0  0  0  0  1    4
Cap         0  11 0  0  2  1  0  7  4   88  okeydoke7    0  9  1  0  2  1  2  5  4   67
Dingster    0  2  0  1  0  0  0  1  1   15  edgie        0  4  1  0  0  0  0  3  1   34
Test Tickl  17 11 0  15 5  4  1  0  1  102  Rodney Dan   11 8  0  8  1  1  3  2  0   59
RookiePick  0  7  0  7  3  2  1  1  0   52  BloodySwan   0  13 0  13 6  3  1  3  0  107
Art Vandel  0  9  0  8  6  2  0  0  1   70  philreich    0  5  0  7  10 4  1  0  0   70
Tandy       0  12 1  10 4  1  0  3  1   95  damicky      10 7  0  5  0  0  0  0  0   41
Millky95    0  10 0  12 4  2  1  0  2   71  sataris      0  2  1  6  0  0  1  0  0   18

            LVB   SCS
Hitouts   : 17   21
Kicks     : 158  157
Marks     : 44   57
Handballs : 153  143
Tackles   : 36   32
Frees For : 16   16
Frees Ag. : 16   16
Smothers  : 2    2
Ironouts  : 7    8
Inside50  : 25   27
Goals     : 17   28
Behinds   : 13   15

GOAL BY GOAL :

First Quarter :
.34 - Goal to Cap (LVB) - LVB by 6 point(s).
2.52 - Goal to okeydoke7 (SCS) - scores level.
5.33 - Goal to GremioPower (SCS) - SCS by 6 point(s).
6.54 - Goal to GremioPower (SCS) - SCS by 12 point(s).
9.2 - Behind to Millky95 (LVB) - SCS by 11 point(s).
9.51 - Rushed behind to LVB - SCS by 10 point(s).
10.13 - Goal to JoseMourinho (LVB) - SCS by 4 point(s).
10.34 - Goal to RonnieRaven (LVB) - LVB by 2 point(s).
10.52 - Behind to ant555 (SCS) - LVB by 1 point(s).
11.36 - Behind to Ant Bear (SCS) - scores level.
12.03 - Goal to Ant Bear (SCS) - SCS by 6 point(s).
12.37 - Goal to Tandy (LVB) - scores level.
13.58 - Goal to Jewelsbon (SCS) - SCS by 6 point(s).
14.51 - Behind to edgie (SCS) - SCS by 7 point(s).
15.12 - Rushed behind to SCS - SCS by 8 point(s).
16.14 - Rushed behind to SCS - SCS by 9 point(s).
18.13 - Goal to I Dont Care (LVB) - SCS by 3 point(s).
19.13 - Behind to Cap (LVB) - SCS by 2 point(s).
19.48 - Goal to Tandy (LVB) - LVB by 4 point(s).
20.31 - Behind to My Cotchin Rules (SCS) - LVB by 3 point(s).
20.56 - Goal to My Cotchin Rules (SCS) - SCS by 3 point(s).
24.12 - Goal to Cap (LVB) - LVB by 3 point(s).
24.28 - Behind to ant555 (SCS) - LVB by 2 point(s).

Second Quarter :
2.58 - Rushed behind to LVB - LVB by 3 point(s).
5.02 - Goal to Cap (LVB) - LVB by 9 point(s).
8.28 - Rushed behind to LVB - LVB by 10 point(s).
10.3 - Behind to Millky95 (LVB) - LVB by 11 point(s).
10.51 - Behind to Cap (LVB) - LVB by 12 point(s).
11.15 - Goal to Cap (LVB) - LVB by 18 point(s).
12.15 - Goal to okeydoke7 (SCS) - LVB by 12 point(s).
14.35 - Goal to Cap (LVB) - LVB by 18 point(s).
18.48 - Goal to Jewelsbon (SCS) - LVB by 12 point(s).
20.02 - Goal to GremioPower (SCS) - LVB by 6 point(s).
21.46 - Goal to Tandy (LVB) - LVB by 12 point(s).
22.27 - Goal to okeydoke7 (SCS) - LVB by 6 point(s).

Third Quarter :
1.36 - Goal to Cap (LVB) - LVB by 12 point(s).
2.24 - Rushed behind to SCS - LVB by 11 point(s).
2.48 - Goal to Jewelsbon (SCS) - LVB by 5 point(s).
3.13 - Behind to GotTheGoodes (SCS) - LVB by 4 point(s).
3.35 - Goal to okeydoke7 (SCS) - SCS by 2 point(s).
5.06 - Goal to My Cotchin Rules (SCS) - SCS by 8 point(s).
5.56 - Goal to Matera92 (LVB) - SCS by 2 point(s).
6.55 - Goal to My Cotchin Rules (SCS) - SCS by 8 point(s).
9.11 - Goal to Matera92 (LVB) - SCS by 2 point(s).
11.5 - Rushed behind to LVB - SCS by 1 point(s).
12.36 - Goal to Cap (LVB) - LVB by 5 point(s).
15.18 - Behind to Cap (LVB) - LVB by 6 point(s).
17.1 - Goal to okeydoke7 (SCS) - scores level.
21.15 - Goal to Dingster (LVB) - LVB by 6 point(s).
21.47 - Goal to GotTheGoodes (SCS) - scores level.
23.22 - Goal to My Cotchin Rules (SCS) - SCS by 6 point(s).
23.47 - Rushed behind to SCS - SCS by 7 point(s).
24.08 - Rushed behind to SCS - SCS by 8 point(s).
24.47 - Goal to edgie (SCS) - SCS by 14 point(s).

Final Quarter :
.26 - Behind to Art Vandelay_ (LVB) - SCS by 13 point(s).
1.23 - Behind to paraaaa (SCS) - SCS by 14 point(s).
1.55 - Goal to BloodySwan (SCS) - SCS by 20 point(s).
2.25 - Goal to edgie (SCS) - SCS by 26 point(s).
4.13 - Goal to GotTheGoodes (SCS) - SCS by 32 point(s).
4.48 - Goal to edgie (SCS) - SCS by 38 point(s).
5.39 - Goal to BloodySwan (SCS) - SCS by 44 point(s).
6.02 - Behind to GotTheGoodes (SCS) - SCS by 45 point(s).
8.14 - Goal to BloodySwan (SCS) - SCS by 51 point(s).
9.53 - Goal to Rodney Dangerfield (SCS) - SCS by 57 point(s).
11.38 - Goal to Ant Bear (SCS) - SCS by 63 point(s).
12.11 - Behind to My Cotchin Rules (SCS) - SCS by 64 point(s).
13.39 - Behind to okeydoke7 (SCS) - SCS by 65 point(s).
16.37 - Goal to RookiePick (LVB) - SCS by 59 point(s).
18.05 - Rushed behind to LVB - SCS by 58 point(s).
21.15 - Behind to Test Tickle (LVB) - SCS by 57 point(s).
22.19 - Goal to Rodney Dangerfield (SCS) - SCS by 63 point(s).
23.41 - Goal to My Cotchin Rules (SCS) - SCS by 69 point(s).
24.55 - Behind to I Dont Care (LVB) - SCS by 68 point(s).

TIME ON GROUND :

LVB
RookiePick           0 (On) Total : 100%
JoshWoodenSpoon      0 (On) Total : 100%
Tommycash            0 (On) Total : 100%
Senor M              0 (On) Total : 100%
Chipmunk             0 (On) Total : 100%
tony                 0 (On) Total : 100%
Matera92             0 (On) 17.28 (Off) 36.25 (On) 89.48 (Off) 90.38 (On) Total : 80%
Art Vandelay_        0 (On) 20.11 (Off) 53.46 (On) Total : 66%
RonnieRaven          0 (On) Total : 100%
Shadow Man           0 (On) 83.45 (Off) 88.08 (On) Total : 95%
JoseMourinho         0 (On) Total : 100%
Electronic_Renaissan 0 (On) Total : 100%
MWPP                 0 (On) 36.25 (Off) 92.1 (On) Total : 44%
Cap                  0 (On) Total : 100%
Dingster             0 (On) Total : 100%
Test Tickle          0 (On) Total : 100%
Millky95             0 (On) 61.58 (Off) 83.45 (On) 88.08 (Off) 89.48 (On) 92.1 (Off) Total : 69%
Tandy                0 (On) 53.46 (Off) 61.58 (On) 90.38 (Off) Total : 82%
kane249              0 (Off) 20.11 (On) Total : 79%
I Dont Care          0 (Off) 17.28 (On) Total : 81%

SCS
paraaaa              0 (On) 7.14 (Off) 18.57 (On) 25.1 (Off) 37.25 (On) Total : 76%
Rodney Dangerfield   0 (On) 18.57 (Off) 50.57 (On) Total : 68%
Power Raid           0 (On) 1.28 (Off) 1.49 (On) 65.02 (Off) 74.14 (On) Total : 90%
RPCB                 0 (On) Total : 100%
spookism             0 (On) Total : 100%
Ticky009             0 (On) Total : 100%
jackster83           0 (On) Total : 100%
GotTheGoodes         0 (On) Total : 100%
ant555               0 (On) Total : 100%
My Cotchin Rules     0 (On) Total : 100%
GremioPower          0 (On) Total : 100%
Ant Bear             0 (On) Total : 100%
Jewelsbon            0 (On) Total : 100%
okeydoke7            0 (On) Total : 100%
edgie                0 (On) Total : 100%
damicky              0 (On) 50.57 (Off) 65.02 (On) 74.14 (Off) Total : 60%
BloodySwan           0 (On) Total : 100%
philreich            0 (On) Total : 100%
HirdsTheWord         0 (Off) 7.14 (On) 37.25 (Off) 96.21 (On) Total : 33%
sataris              0 (Off) 1.28 (On) 1.49 (Off) 25.1 (On) 96.21 (Off) Total : 70%

Total :  3600               Average :  90.00001

MATCH-UPS :

• In an enthralling contest, Ant Bear did very well against Senor M. - 95m from 3 to 98.
• Spending most of the game pushing and shoving each other, GotTheGoodes and Art Vandelay_ were well-matched - there was no victor. - 19m from 1 to 20.
• In an epic battle, Art Vandelay_ beat philreich today - but not by much. - 45m from 54 to 99.
• While not all all one-way, Millky95 had the better of BloodySwan. - 54m from 1 to 55.
• In a resume-material performance, BloodySwan had RookiePick's measure. - 43m from 56 to 99.
• Neither having much reason to brag, not much between HirdsTheWord and Cap - the former was probably a smidgeon better. - 0m from 100 to 100.
• Neither having much reason to brag, paraaaa beat Cap today - but not by much. - 5m from 19 to 24.
• In what was a very slow day for both, Cap was easily the winner in the clash with Rodney Dangerfield. - 19m from 0 to 19.
• Bordering on a training run, I'm not sure that what Cap did to sataris should be entirely legal. - 65m from 30 to 95.
• While not all all one-way, GremioPower was slightly more polished than Chipmunk. - 94m from 4 to 98.
• In what was a very slow day for both, HirdsTheWord exposed Dingster's frailties. - 24m from 9 to 33.
• Neither having much reason to brag, Jewelsbon beat Dingster today - but not by much. - 38m from 58 to 96.
• In quite a display, Electronic_Renaissance won the bout with RPCB. - 95m from 0 to 95.
• In a resume-material performance, GotTheGoodes was easily the winner in the clash with kane249. - 79m from 21 to 100.
• While not all all one-way, I Dont Care came out tops over the brave ant555. - 82m from 17 to 99.
• While overall a quiet day for both players, Tommycash gave Jewelsbon a bath. - 48m from 4 to 52.
• While not all all one-way, spookism was slightly more polished than JoseMourinho. - 92m from 7 to 99.
• In what became a bit of a clinic, okeydoke7 gave JoshWoodenSpoon a hiding. - 87m from 2 to 89.
• In a comparatively small-fry arm wrestle, ant555 and Matera92 were hard to separate - though ant555 was slightly more effective. - 17m from 0 to 17.
• Neither having much reason to brag, damicky and Matera92 were hard to separate - though damicky was slightly more effective. - 0m from 65 to 65.
• In a comparatively small-fry arm wrestle, Matera92 either broke even with Power Raid or vaguely bested him - it was hard to tell. - 24m from 38 to 62.
• In what was a very slow day for both, Millky95 won the bout with paraaaa. - 1m from 87 to 88.
• Neither having much reason to brag, Millky95 was slightly more polished than Power Raid. - 0m from 91 to 91.
• While very slim pickings for both players, Power Raid came out tops over the brave MWPP. - 88m from 8 to 96.
• In what became a bit of a clinic, My Cotchin Rules gave tony a lesson. - 97m from 1 to 98.
• In a resume-material performance, Rodney Dangerfield won the bout with Test Tickle. - 49m from 51 to 100.
• In an epic battle, jackster83 and RonnieRaven were well-matched - there was no victor. - 96m from 3 to 99.
• In what was a very slow day for both, RookiePick was easily the winner in the clash with edgie. - 38m from 14 to 52.
• Neither having much reason to brag, paraaaa beat Shadow Man today - but not by much. - 22m from 76 to 98.
• In an epic battle, Ticky009 and Shadow Man were evenly matched. - 65m from 1 to 66.
• In quite a display, edgie exposed Tandy's frailties. - 20m from 70 to 90.
• While not all all one-way, Tandy did very well against philreich. - 51m from 1 to 52.
• In a resume-material performance, Test Tickle won the bout with damicky. - 75m from 0 to 75.
• While overall a quiet day for both players, Ticky009 gave Tommycash a bath. - 23m from 76 to 99.
• Neither having much reason to brag, Tommycash had the better of paraaaa. - 0m from 68 to 68.

 

[Tandy]

Awesome work tony

 

[Dingster]

Jezmiester40 is still a nerd!

 

[Senor M]

Jezmiester40 is still a nerd!

Is he in a Discord group with TJASTA?

 

[Dingster]

Is he in a Discord group with TJASTA?

Argh!

 

[Senor M]

Argh!

 

[tony]

Match Report: Las Vegas Bears vs Roys - Round 20 at the BJO​

The Las Vegas Bears traveled to the BJO for the final round of the season, knowing they needed a win and favourable results from other games to clinch a spot in the finals. The warm weather set the stage for an intense and thrilling match, leaving Bears fans on the edge of their seats throughout.

First Quarter​

The Bears started strong, with Dingster and Art Vandelay_ kicking early goals to set the tone. The Roys responded quickly, with goals from SpecialBruce and TheGoatBaron keeping the pressure on. The Bears’ defense held firm despite repeated Roys attacks, allowing them to edge out to a 1 point lead by the end of the quarter, 21 to 20.

With only two finals spots left available, the Bears’ hopes were bolstered by the Dragons leading by 15 and the Furies losing by 24 at Quarter time. In other game The Hawks' lead wasn’t enough to close the percentage gap with the Bears, and the Demons' trailing the Warriors meant the Bears were temporarily in the top 8 at quarter time, igniting hopes of sneaking into the finals.

Quarter Time Score: Roys 3.2 (20) Bears 3.3 (21)

Second Quarter​

The second quarter saw the Bears extend their lead with a goal from Test Tickle and another from I Dont Care. The Roys stayed close with a goal from DERRINALPHIL, but the Bears' defense was resolute helping them to a 34 to 29 lead at halftime.

The Dragons were seven goals up, effectively securing their finals spot, while the Furies were down by eight goals, virtually out of the running. With the Demons taking a 3 point lead over the Warriors at halftime, the Bears had dropped to 9th place. With the last placed Bombers beating the Hawks, Bears fans felt a mix of anxiety and hope, knowing they were just outside the top 8 and a potential finals spot.

Half Time Score: Roys 4.5 (29) Bears 5.4 (34)

Third Quarter​

The Bears came out firing in the third quarter, with goals from Electronic Renaissance, Jose Mourinho, and others extending their lead. The Roys managed only one behind as the Bears’ defense stood strong. By the end of the quarter, the Bears led 51 to 30.

The Dragons had secured their finals spot with a massive 62 point lead, and the Furies were 68 points down, eliminating their finals hopes. The Warriors were now seven points ahead of the Demons, and the Bombers were pulling away from the Hawks. The Bears were back in the top 8, with fans feeling nervous but hopeful that their finals dream was within reach.

Three Quarter Time Score: Roys 4.6 (30) Bears 7.9 (51)

Fourth Quarter​

The final quarter was a dramatic end to an intense game. The Roys launched a comeback with goals from royboy2, windyhill, and tigs2010, but the Bears responded with crucial goals from Millky95 and Jose Mourinho. The game ended with the Bears victorious, 81 to 61.

The Dragons’ victory over the Gumbies meant they took one of the final spots and with the Demons losing to the Warriors by 14 points, the Bombers upsetting the Hawks by 20 points, and the Furies losing by 70 points, the Bears secured a spot in the finals. Bears fans erupted in celebration as their team clinched a hard fought win and a place in the finals.

Final Score: Roys 9.7 (61) Bears 12.9 (81)

Team Stats Analysis​

The Bears adopted a kick heavy strategy with 139 kicks to the Roys’ 121, showcasing their focus on direct play. The Roys preferred a handball game, with 141 handballs compared to the Bears’ 118. Defensively, the Bears applied more pressure with 43 tackles to the Roys' 33 and recorded 2 smothers to the Roys' 0, highlighting their intensity and defensive prowess.

Despite the Roys going inside 50 more times (23) compared to the Bears (16), the Bears' defense held strong, limiting the Roys to 9 goals. On the flip side, the Bears were remarkably efficient in attack, scoring 12 goals from just 16 inside 50s, demonstrating clinical finishing and effective forward play.

Team Stats:

• Hitouts: Roys 12, Bears 10
• Kicks: Roys 121, Bears 139
• Marks: Roys 56, Bears 52
• Handballs: Roys 141, Bears 118
• Tackles: Roys 33, Bears 43
• Frees For: Roys 16, Bears 16
• Frees Against: Roys 16, Bears 16
• Smothers: Roys 0, Bears 2
• Ironouts: Roys 8, Bears 12
• Inside 50: Roys 23, Bears 16
• Goals: Roys 9, Bears 12
• Behinds: Roys 7, Bears 9

Player Reviews​

RookiePick Limited impact but contributed with 2 kicks and 3 handballs. Worked hard off the ball.

JoshWoodenSpoon Solid performance with 9 kicks, 6 marks, and 5 handballs. Showed great composure and was reliable in defense.

kane249: Steady in defense with 3 kicks, 3 marks, and 3 handballs. Played his role well.

Senor M Worked tirelessly with 8 kicks, 4 marks, and 9 handballs. Key defensive effort with 3 tackles.

Chipmunk Consistent with 8 kicks, 2 marks, and 11 handballs. Added pressure with 2 tackles and 2 frees for.

tony Outstanding with 14 kicks, 5 marks, 9 handballs, and 4 tackles. A pivotal player in securing the victory.

Matera92 Dominant with 15 kicks, 11 marks, and 8 handballs. Missed two shots but was crucial in the midfield battle.

Tommycash Contributed with 4 kicks, 2 marks, and 8 handballs. Played his role effectively.

RonnieRaven Strong performance with 8 kicks, 6 marks, and 6 handballs. A Reliable presence on the Wing.

Art Vandelay_ Dangerous in attack with 6 kicks, 5 marks, and 2 goals. Key player in the forward line.

JoseMourinho Influential with 7 kicks, 1 mark, 6 handballs, and 2 goals. Stepped up when needed most.

Electronic_Renaissance Good pressure with 5 kicks, 3 marks, 6 handballs, and a goal. Effective around the ground.

I Dont Care Limited time but made an impact with a goal from 1 kick and 1 handball. Capitalised on his opportunity.

Cap Missed opportunities with 1 goal and 4 behinds but kept trying with 5 kicks and 1 mark. Saving his goals for next week.

MWPP Minimal impact with 1 kick but tackled well, contributing defensively locking the ball in the forward line.

Test Tickle Dominant in the ruck with 10 hitouts, 13 kicks, 9 handballs, and 7 tackles. Also kicked a crucial goal.

Tandy Exceptional with 8 kicks, 12 handballs, and a game high 12 tackles. Key player who was everywhere and did his Mobbs Medal hopes no harm.

Millky95 Vital with 12 kicks, 8 handballs, and 2 goals. Consistent pressure and a reliable scoring option.

Shadow Man Contributed with 8 kicks, 6 handballs, and a goal. Added depth to the forward line.

Dingster Early goal and steady with 2 kicks, 1 mark, and 2 handballs. Set the tone early.

The Las Vegas Bears showed great heart and determination, securing a hard fought victory and a spot in the finals. Congratulations to the team and the fans for an unforgettable season finale! Now its off to the finals.

#Las Vegas Bears All In for Victory!

 

[Matera92]

Bear to Dream.

 

[JoshWoodenSpoon]

This is how we do it.