Official Match Thread Season 30 Round 12: Gold City Royals vs Sin City Swamprats at The Golden Throne (MOTR)

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As we approach the biggest clash of the season to date between the star-studded Gold City Royal lineup and the rampaging, ladder-leading, reigning premiers the Sin City Swamprats. I'm going old school in the lead-up as I post content that's exclusively a litany of stats, Qooty and numbers. The type of content that you haven't seen in match threads since PVF was a thing!

Let's start with an overview of each team's seasons in terms of differentials

GOLD CITY ROYALS


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SIN CITY SWAMPRATS

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Initial Takeaways
  • The Swamprats consistently at least breakeven or gain an advantage in the ruck as they regularly have a positive hitouts differential.
  • In comparison, the Royals often lose the taps but it does not correlate much at all to outcome of the game as GreyCrow is a very mobile ruck and finds ways to contribute around the ground.
  • The Royals are very consistent in applying defensive pressure around the stoppages and causing turnovers as seen by the fact that only once this season have the Royals been out-tackled.
  • Meanwhile, the Swamprats tend to be very prolific in winning the ball on average getting 14 more disposals per game than their opponents.
  • However, when the Royals are in possession, there is a more concerted effort to get the ball forward and gain territory as there has only been two games where the Royals have less inside 50s than the opposition (although one was in the Round 1 win against the Swamprats).

From these observations: the Royals' game will be centered around applying defensive pressure to disrupt forward entries and make it easier for the #stackedsix to rebound, and taking territory whenever in possession to look to play the game in the forward half. The Swamprats meanwhile will want to grab the initiative in the ruck to get first-use to the mids who will play a high-tempo game and set up quick scoring opportunities.
 
SIN CITY SWAMPRATS - WINS v LOSSES DIFFERENTIALS

Now that we've got a broad picture of how the these two teams play, let's focus in on the Swamprats and figure out what has made them so dominant in their 9-game winning streak...

Firstly, when we filter out and separate the data from the games they win and the games they lose. We get this set of numbers:
ResultHitoutsKicksMarksHandballsTacklesFrees ForFrees Ag.SmothersIronoutsInside50GoalsBehindsDisposals
W
2.222222​
10.66667​
6​
15.555556​
1.333333​
-0.333333​
0.3333333​
0.2222222​
2.333333​
2.111111​
4​
1.222222​
26.222222​
L
2​
-14​
-17.5​
-26.5​
2.5​
-1​
1​
-1​
1.5​
2.5​
-5​
0.5​
-40.5​

From this we can see that hitouts, tackles, and inside50s don't have a significant influence over whether or not the Swamprats win the game. The most substantial different between the first two games and the last nine is the performance of the midfield in winning more disposals. It's fairly intuitive that if you get more of the ball you tend to win more games so what's more interesting is the huge discrepancy in marks.

Let's dig a little deeper.

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The most dominant 5-match stretch of games in the Swamprats' current streak is from Rounds 4 to 8. In this period the Rats averaged almost 110 points with the lowest score being 96. They convincingly won disposals by a substantial margin, but occasionally they would have less kicks than their opposition while maintaining huge handball differentials and taking more marks. Which indicates that the Rats are at their best when they control the Qootball, link up with chains of handball and generate run-and-carry.

Compare this to the last three weeks when the form of the Rats has been less convincing.

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The Swamprats have had less marks on each occasion and in two out of three games had substantially less handballs. The Rats managed to come away with a close win on each occasion but only scored 82, 72 and 71 the last three games. A far cry from averaging 110. It force that if teams can control possession with marks, slow down the pace, shut down the Swamprats' handball chains and force them to kick long. They give themselves a chance to topple the ladder leaders.


 
GOLD CITY ROYALS - WINS v LOSSES DIFFERENTIALS

Onto the Royals, when our differential stats are broken down into wins and losses these figures are produced:
ResultHitoutsKicksMarksHandballsTacklesFrees ForFrees Ag.SmothersIronoutsInside50GoalsBehindsDisposals
W
-1.25​
10​
3.25​
4​
4.75​
-0.625​
0.625​
0.25​
1.75​
5.75​
4.25​
2.5​
14​
L
-3.33333​
-12.3333​
-4​
-23.333333​
2.666667​
-1.333333​
1.3333333​
-1.6666667​
-0.666667​
1.666667​
-4.33333​
3​
-35.66667​

For us, there are few stats outside of the obvious possession-related metrics that are key to winning. The only other noticeable difference in wins and losses is that we want a significant advantage in territory and inside 50s which is critical to allowing the #stackedsix to set up. When we take a detailed look into kicks, handballs and marks differential in wins compared to losses...
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We see that in the losses the Royals have been beaten in all three categories, but the only statistic that doesn't display mixed results in wins is kicks. As we've only had less kicks than the opposition in 1 out of 8 wins. It suggests that kicking and more direct ball movement is of greater importance to getting the win.

Another factor is the venue. At The Golden Throne, due to the often fine weather conditions the average combined score is 206 points which is signficantly different to how Royals away games go which is only 152 points per game.

HOME

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AWAY

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A faster paced game that often occurs at The Golden Throne, has evidently meant that we underperform at home as fast-paced shootouts where opposition can string together quick handballs do not play into our defensive strengths. Winning the midfield battle, pressuring the ball carrier and slowing down the pace of the game will be critical to winning.

 
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As we approach the biggest clash of the season to date between the star-studded Gold City Royal lineup and the rampaging, ladder-leading, reigning premiers the Sin City Swamprats. I'm going old school in the lead-up as I post content that's exclusively a litany of stats, Qooty and numbers. The type of content that you haven't seen in match threads since PVF was a thing!

Let's start with an overview of each team's seasons in terms of differentials

GOLD CITY ROYALS


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SIN CITY SWAMPRATS

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Initial Takeaways
  • The Swamprats consistently at least breakeven or gain an advantage in the ruck as they regularly have a positive hitouts differential.
  • In comparison, the Royals often lose the taps but it does not correlate much at all to outcome of the game as GreyCrow is a very mobile ruck and finds ways to contribute around the ground.
  • The Royals are very consistent in applying defensive pressure around the stoppages and causing turnovers as seen by the fact that only once this season have the Royals been out-tackled.
  • Meanwhile, the Swamprats tend to be very prolific in winning the ball on average getting 14 more disposals per game than their opponents.
  • However, when the Royals are in possession, there is a more concerted effort to get the ball forward and gain territory as there has only been two games where the Royals have less inside 50s than the opposition (although one was in the Round 1 win against the Swamprats).

From these observations: the Royals' game will be centered around applying defensive pressure to disrupt forward entries and make it easier for the #stackedsix to rebound, and taking territory whenever in possession to look to play the game in the forward half. The Swamprats meanwhile will want to grab the initiative in the ruck to get first-use to the mids who will play a high-tempo game and set up quick scoring opportunities.
#stackedsix
 

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QUARTER BY QUARTER

With differential statistics well and truly covered, we can make observations now of in-game patterns for both teams. Starting with the Royals:

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One look at the data will tell you the Gold City Royals are fast starters averaging 30 points in the first quarter and a two-goal lead. And when that double-digit lead manifests, it will usually set up the Royals for the win as on 8 occasions the Royals have had a quarter-time lead of 10 or more and all of them have resulted in wins. The 3 occasions when it didn't occur have seen losses.

The middle quarters tend to see a holding pattern as the opposition often wrestles back into the game. But the final quarter is when the Royals' stifling defence comes to the fore after the opposition have been worn down. In the final quarter, we concede only 15 points on average and have only conceded more than 21 points on one occasion this season.

Now let's take a look at the Swamprats:


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Such is the dominance this season that the Swamprats that the worst quarter is the opening one - but even then they breakeven on average. But if there's any stage of the game where the Swamprats show vulnerability it's the start as twice in their winning streak they've ended up 20 points or more down.

Usually, the Swamprats kick things up a notch defensively in the second quarter as they've kept teams to single-digit scores in the second on 4 occasions. The Rats have also been fast finishers in the final quarter this season doing a lot of damage, but they've lost the last quarter in two out of the past three games which shows the form wavering.

If history is any indication, expect in this game the Royals to come out of the blocks, Rats to work their way back into it in the middle quarters and the game to be up for grabs in the final quarter.
 
QUARTER BY QUARTER

With differential statistics well and truly covered, we can make observations now of in-game patterns for both teams. Starting with the Royals:

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One look at the data will tell you the Gold City Royals are fast starters averaging 30 points in the first quarter and a two-goal lead. And when that double-digit lead manifests, it will usually set up the Royals for the win as on 8 occasions the Royals have had a quarter-time lead of 10 or more and all of them have resulted in wins. The 3 occasions when it didn't occur have seen losses.

The middle quarters tend to see a holding pattern as the opposition often wrestles back into the game. But the final quarter is when the Royals' stifling defence comes to the fore after the opposition have been worn down. In the final quarter, we concede only 15 points on average and have only conceded more than 21 points on one occasion this season.

Now let's take a look at the Swamprats:


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Such is the dominance this season that the Swamprats that the worst quarter is the opening one - but even then they breakeven on average. But if there's any stage of the game where the Swamprats show vulnerability it's the start as twice in their winning streak they've ended up 20 points or more down.

Usually, the Swamprats kick things up a notch defensively in the second quarter as they've kept teams to single-digit scores in the second on 4 occasions. The Rats have also been fast finishers in the final quarter this season doing a lot of damage, but they've lost the last quarter in two out of the past three games which shows the form wavering.

If history is any indication, expect in this game the Royals to come out of the blocks, Rats to work their way back into it in the middle quarters and the game to be up for grabs in the final quarter.
All I see is the avergae winning margin over the last three games. And I'm kicking 4 or the toys go out!
 
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Match commencing shortly ... GCR v SCS

Rich (BB code):
                       SCS
Noobz0r                     Blacky                   Kennedy Parker
Power Raid                  SarahSmiles              LukeParkerno1

MrPremiership               spookism                 Smartys Power
Sparkle                     philreich                Firestarter

Paddles_                    brahj                    Kapow!!!
sataris                     GotTheGoodes             MannumPower

ShaunDuggan                 CakeEater                Ulahoopski
Rich the babe Evans         jackster83               akkaps

NTRabbit                    The Filth Wizard         BRAB
Quadzilla                   Far Kern                 Wojcinski
                            GCR

GCR Foll : GreyCrow, Marlowe, nahnah
SCS Foll : Ant Bear, ant555, Nunez

GCR INT : Easty, grumbleguts
SCS INT : Gameova_, projectv

PLAYERS TO WATCH :
Gold City Royals: <none>
Sin City Swamprats: Far Kern ant555 Nunez

Round 12, Conditions for this match - RAINY
 
1 : 0 {C} - Nunez had that ruck contest all to themself.
1 : .1 {C} - Now nahnah has the ball. What can he do with it?.
1 : .18 {rW} - He elects to use Paddles_ and kicks in that direction.
1 : .2 {rW} - sataris takes one of the best marks you'll ever see.
1 : .24 {lW} - Taking the ball is sataris.
1 : .3 {CHF} - No-look handpass to philreich.
1 : .34 {lHFF} - He elects to use Sparkle and kicks in that direction.
1 : .4 {lHFF} - MrPremiership comes in from the side to intercept.
1 : .47 {rHBF} - MrPremiership does some crumbing and is away.
1 : .55 {rHBF} - MrPremiership is swamped. Not much prior opportunity but its holding the ball.
1 : .55 {lHFF} - So Sparkle ... with a moment to digest his options.
1 : .59 {lHFF} - Great bump by MrPremiership. Sparkle has not moved.
1 : 1.06 {rHBF} - Now MrPremiership has the ball. What can he do with it?.
1 : 1.1 {lW} - That's a real finger-breaker in the direction of Kapow!!!.
1 : 1.16 {lW} - The ball drops short of Kapow!!!.
1 : 1.2 {lW} - Kapow!!! takes them on.
1 : 1.24 {lW} - Kapow!!! sells the dummy and helps himself to a bounce.
1 : 1.3 {CHF} - He tries to find CakeEater with a chip pass.
1 : 1.34 {CHF} - Up goes CakeEater.
1 : 1.4 {CHF} - CakeEater to send the ball forward.
1 : 1.45 {lFP} - BRAB presents.
1 : 1.51 {lFP} - Wojcinski plants a foot on BRAB's neck and takes a screamer.
1 : 1.55 {rBP} - Wojcinski sizes the options in front of him.
1 : 1.59 {rBP} - He handpasses to Nunez.
1 : 2.05 {CHB} - jackster83 presents on a long lead.
1 : 2.09 {CHB} - jackster83 can't mark but is able to bring the ball to ground.
1 : 2.16 {CHB} - jackster83 wants to get on with proceedings.
1 : 2.19 {C} - Flicks it to Ant Bear.
1 : 2.24 {lHFF} - A long pass towards Sparkle.
1 : 2.3 {lHFF} - Sparkle uses his body to perfection and reels in the mark.
1 : 2.34 {lHFF} - Sparkle has possession.
1 : 2.4 {lHFF} - Sparkle nearly got done for running too far but he remembers to bounce at last.
1 : 2.44 {lHFF} - A long looping handpass to Ant Bear.
1 : 2.5 {rHFF} - Flicks it to Firestarter.
1 : 2.54 {rHFF} - He takes the opportunity to bounce.
1 : 2.58 {rFP} - Another bounce taken by Firestarter.
1 : 3.05 {rFP} - That's a fantasic tackle by Kennedy Parker.
1 : 3.09 {lBP} - The ball is now with Kennedy Parker.
1 : 3.15 {lBP} - Great bump by LukeParkerno1. Kennedy Parker has not moved.
1 : 3.19 {FF} - SarahSmiles with some space now.
1 : 3.24 {FF} - There's been a push-out and SarahSmiles will lose the ball.
1 : 3.3 {rBP} - Noobz0r to send the ball forward.
1 : 3.34 {rBP} - Noobz0r nearly got done for running too far but he remembers to bounce at last.
1 : 3.4 {rBP} - Passes to nahnah by hand.
1 : 3.44 {lBP} - Fires out the handpass to Kennedy Parker.
1 : 3.5 {CHB} - Pumps it long for spookism.
1 : 3.54 {CHB} - philreich takes one of the best marks you'll ever see.
1 : 3.58 {lHFF} - Sparkle has it. What can he do with it?.
1 : 4.04 {lHFF} - A wild handball - but luckily ant555 was well placed to clean up.
1 : 4.09 {lHFF} - ant555 takes a bounce and nearly fumbles it.
1 : 4.15 {lW} - Huge handpass to sataris. As good as a kick.
1 : 4.19 {rHFF} - The kick seeks out Firestarter.
1 : 4.23 {rHFF} - That's a great mark.
1 : 4.3 {rHFF} - Now Firestarter has the ball. What can he do with it?.
1 : 4.34 {CHF} - Handpass to space. philreich runs onto it.
1 : 4.4 {CHF} - Almost a throw to ant555.
1 : 4.44 {rFP} - He kicks towards LukeParkerno1 and Kennedy Parker.
1 : 4.48 {rFP} - LukeParkerno1 can't mark but is able to bring the ball to ground.
1 : 4.54 {rBP} - Noobz0r signals for his teammates to present.
1 : 4.58 {rBP} - Handballs over the top to GreyCrow.
1 : 5.04 {rBP} - GreyCrow takes a bounce and nearly fumbles it.
1 : 5.09 {FB} - Gets hands off within the nick of time.
1 : 5.15 {lHBF} - He chooses the sensible option - to kick it long.
1 : 5.19 {lHBF} - Anybody's ball.
1 : 5.23 {lHBF} - Smartys Power sizes the options in front of him.
1 : 5.29 {rW} - That kick makes it hard for Paddles_.
1 : 5.33 {rW} - sataris rises over the pack majestically.
1 : 5.39 {rW} - MannumPower streaming down the ground.
1 : 5.43 {CHF} - He doesn't waste any time in getting boot to ball.
1 : 5.48 {CHF} - One grab... Two... Three... Mark to philreich.
1 : 5.54 {CHF} - philreich slowing down the play.
1 : 5.58 {rHFF} - Quick hands to Firestarter under pressure.
1 : 6.04 {CHF} - Long handpass to the running philreich.
1 : 6.08 {CHF} - philreich dummy's the handpass and then takes a bounce.
1 : 6.15 {CHF} - That's gonna go mighty close!.
1 : 6.19 {CHF} - It's through.
Gold City Royals : 0.0.0
Sin City Swamprats : 1.0.6

1 : 6.23 {C} - nahnah had that ruck contest all to themself.
1 : 7.43 {lW} - sataris picks it up on the bounce.
1 : 7.47 {lW} - sataris takes a bounce and nearly fumbles it.
1 : 7.47 {lW} - Handpass to space. Nunez runs onto it.
1 : 7.49 {C} - He beckons for a lead.
1 : 7.49 {C} - GotTheGoodes takes an impressive grab.
1 : 7.51 {C} - GotTheGoodes looking for a lead.
1 : 7.51 {rW} - Kick goes sideways.
1 : 7.54 {rW} - Ooh the kick has gone straight to Kapow!!!.
1 : 7.54 {lW} - So Kapow!!! ... with a moment to digest his options.
1 : 7.57 {C} - Kick goes sideways.
1 : 7.57 {C} - brahj is outmarked by GotTheGoodes.
1 : 7.57 {C} - GotTheGoodes slowing down the play.
1 : 8.01 {lW} - A quick handpass to sataris.
1 : 8.01 {rHFF} - Firestarter trying to offer a lead.
1 : 8.01 {rHFF} - Smartys Power takes one of the best marks you'll ever see.
1 : 8.01 {lHBF} - Nobody's checking Smartys Power.
1 : 8.04 {lHBF} - Smartys Power didn't see that tackle coming from Firestarter.
1 : 8.04 {rHFF} - Firestarter looking for a lead.
1 : 8.04 {FF} - Boots the ball toward SarahSmiles.
1 : 8.1 {FF} - But Blacky is standing in the way and marks.
1 : 8.16 {FB} - Nobody's checking Blacky.
1 : 8.18 {lHBF} - He chooses the sensible option - to kick it long.
1 : 8.22 {lHBF} - But straight to Firestarter.
1 : 8.28 {rHFF} - Firestarter to send the ball forward.
1 : 8.33 {FF} - A short kick to SarahSmiles.
1 : 8.38 {FF} - Poor effort from SarahSmiles and Blacky takes the mark.
1 : 8.43 {FB} - Blacky to send the ball forward.
1 : 8.47 {rHBF} - A short kick to MrPremiership.
1 : 8.53 {rHBF} - But the kick goes straight to Sparkle.
1 : 8.57 {rHFF} - Firestarter has it.
1 : 9.03 {FF} - A flat punt.
1 : 9.07 {FF} - SarahSmiles slips at the crucial moment and its marked by Blacky.
1 : 9.11 {FB} - Blacky sizes the options in front of him.
1 : 9.18 {rBP} - He gets a handpass to Noobz0r.
1 : 9.22 {rBP} - Power Raid rides Noobz0r into the ground.
1 : 9.28 {lFP} - Power Raid has it. What can he do with it?.
1 : 9.33 {lFP} - A chance now for Power Raid who kicks at goal.
1 : 9.36 {lFP} - Now which way will it bounce? Ohr its gone the wrong way.
Gold City Royals : 0.0.0
Sin City Swamprats : 1.1.7

1 : 9.47 {FB} - Kennedy Parker sizes the options in front of him.
1 : 9.53 {rHBF} - Boots the ball toward MrPremiership.
1 : 9.57 {rHBF} - Sparkle intercepts the kick and marks.
1 : 10.03 {rHFF} - Nobody's checking Firestarter.
1 : 10.07 {rHFF} - Firestarter sells the dummy and helps himself to a bounce.
1 : 10.11 {rFP} - Firestarter has another.
1 : 10.18 {rFP} - Firestarter steadies himself and has a shot ....
1 : 10.22 {rFP} - It's a goal. Firestarter has 1.
Gold City Royals : 0.0.0
Sin City Swamprats : 2.1.13

1 : 10.28 {C} - Ant Bear wins the hitout.
1 : 10.36 {C} - Quality gather by GotTheGoodes.
1 : 10.46 {lW} - That came off the outside of the boot.
1 : 10.49 {lW} - Too strong sataris.
1 : 10.55 {lW} - So sataris ... with a moment to digest his options.
1 : 10.56 {lW} - Handballs over the top to Nunez.
1 : 11.03 {C} - A long looping handpass to GotTheGoodes.
1 : 11.07 {C} - brahj applies the tackle.
1 : 11.11 {C} - brahj has it.
1 : 11.17 {C} - He has time to take a bounce.
1 : 11.21 {CHF} - He takes another.
1 : 11.27 {rHFF} - He handpasses to ShaunDuggan.
1 : 11.32 {CHF} - A short kick to CakeEater.
1 : 11.36 {CHF} - The umpire calls play on.
1 : 11.42 {CHF} - Not enough pressure on CakeEater.
1 : 11.46 {CHF} - Quick hands to Marlowe under pressure.
1 : 11.52 {rHFF} - Hands it off to ShaunDuggan.
1 : 11.56 {rHFF} - He takes the opportunity to bounce.
1 : 12.03 {rHFF} - A quick handpass to Marlowe.
1 : 12.07 {lFP} - BRAB on the end of this.
1 : 12.11 {lFP} - BRAB from thirty metres.
1 : 12.17 {lFP} - Starts left... comes right... goes through the middle.
Gold City Royals : 1.0.6
Sin City Swamprats : 2.1.13

1 : 12.21 {C} - Ant Bear knocks the ball down.
1 : 12.31 {rW} - MannumPower turns on the afterburners - look at him go.
1 : 12.36 {lHFF} - Sees Sparkle ahead and sends it his way.
1 : 12.41 {lHFF} - Anybody's ball.
1 : 12.48 {lHFF} - Sparkle with a moment to look downfield.
1 : 12.54 {lHFF} - Gets a handpass away to ant555.
1 : 12.56 {lHFF} - Brought down by Marlowe.
1 : 13.03 {rHBF} - MrPremiership through heavy traffic.
1 : 13.07 {lHBF} - He tries to find Smartys Power with a chip pass.
1 : 13.1 {lHBF} - Too long for Smartys Power and Firestarter marks.
1 : 13.17 {rHFF} - With the ball is Firestarter.
1 : 13.21 {lFP} - Searching pass in the direction of Power Raid.
1 : 13.27 {lFP} - The ball drops short of Power Raid.
1 : 13.31 {lFP} - The bounce favours Power Raid and he is off and running.
1 : 13.36 {lFP} - Power Raid screws it round his body.
1 : 13.41 {lFP} - Goal number 1 to Power Raid.
Gold City Royals : 1.0.6
Sin City Swamprats : 3.1.19
 
1 : 13.46 {C} - Both ruckmen fooled by a rare decent bounce up.
1 : 13.56 {lW} - Kapow!!! takes them on.
1 : 14 {C} - A short kick to brahj.
1 : 14.06 {C} - Over the head of brahj.
1 : 14.1 {C} - brahj has possession.
1 : 14.21 {C} - Crunching tackle by GotTheGoodes.
1 : 14.21 {C} - GotTheGoodes dances around brahj.
1 : 14.26 {lW} - sataris on the end of this.
1 : 14.31 {lW} - How far can you run son. He's gone.
1 : 14.35 {lW} - Kapow!!! has it.
1 : 14.41 {lW} - Hands it off to nahnah.
1 : 14.46 {lW} - He has a bounce.
1 : 14.52 {rHFF} - ShaunDuggan presents.
1 : 14.56 {rHFF} - But in the way is Rich the babe Evans.
1 : 15.02 {rHBF} - akkaps signals for his teammates to present.
1 : 15.06 {CHB} - He elects to use jackster83 and kicks in that direction.
1 : 15.1 {CHB} - jackster83 can't take it.
1 : 15.18 {CHF} - CakeEater with the ball now.
1 : 15.22 {CHF} - Huge handpass to GreyCrow. As good as a kick.
1 : 15.26 {CHF} - At least fifty-five metres out.
1 : 15.31 {CHF} - They'll be talking about that goal tonight.
Gold City Royals : 2.0.12
Sin City Swamprats : 3.1.19

1 : 15.35 {C} - The ball is bounced to the clear advantage of Ant Bear.
1 : 15.45 {C} - brahj scoops up the ball.
1 : 15.51 {lHFF} - He gets onto his right side and kicks to Ulahoopski.
1 : 15.55 {lHFF} - akkaps will take this. No - he's dropped it.
1 : 16 {rHBF} - akkaps with all the time in the world.
1 : 16.06 {rHBF} - Handballs to ant555.
1 : 16.1 {rHBF} - ant555 has a bounce.
1 : 16.2 {CHB} - A slick handpass goes to jackster83.
1 : 16.2 {CHB} - Handballs over the top to Nunez.
1 : 16.27 {CHB} - He takes the opportunity to bounce.
1 : 16.3 {rW} - That's a real finger-breaker in the direction of MannumPower.
1 : 16.34 {rW} - MannumPower is caught under pressure and knocks the ball forward.
1 : 16.43 {lW} - Kapow!!! with all the time in the world.
1 : 16.45 {rHFF} - ShaunDuggan takes off on a lead.
1 : 16.51 {rHFF} - The ball spills free.
1 : 16.55 {rHFF} - With the ball is ShaunDuggan.
1 : 17.01 {lHFF} - Handpass to space. Ulahoopski runs onto it.
1 : 17.06 {rFP} - Almost a throw to NTRabbit.
1 : 17.1 {rFP} - NTRabbit lines it up from forty metres.
1 : 17.16 {rFP} - That would have been Goal of the Year if it wasnt a behind..
Gold City Royals : 2.1.13
Sin City Swamprats : 3.1.19

1 : 17.26 {FB} - Far Kern with the ball now.
1 : 17.3 {rBP} - No-look handpass to Wojcinski.
1 : 17.4 {lBP} - Passes to Quadzilla by hand.
1 : 17.47 {CHB} - He gets onto his right side and kicks to jackster83.
1 : 17.55 {CHB} - CakeEater did enough to prevent a mark being taken.
1 : 17.57 {CHF} - CakeEater with the ball now.
1 : 17.59 {CHF} - Hands it off to nahnah.
1 : 17.59 {CHF} - No-look handpass to GreyCrow.
1 : 18.06 {lFP} - Pumps it long for BRAB.
1 : 18.17 {lFP} - Wojcinski will take this. No - he's dropped it.
1 : 18.19 {lFP} - Who wants it? BRAB does. Great stuff.
1 : 18.23 {lFP} - This should be a goal to BRAB.
1 : 18.23 {lFP} - Perfect goal kicking technique. That's number 2 for BRAB.
Gold City Royals : 3.1.19
Sin City Swamprats : 3.1.19

1 : 18.3 {C} - The ruck contest is won by GreyCrow.
1 : 18.4 {lW} - ant555 fighting to get a clear kick.
1 : 18.46 {lW} - Handpass over the shoulder to sataris.
1 : 18.49 {rW} - A slick handpass goes to MannumPower.
1 : 18.55 {lHFF} - He kicks to a contest.
1 : 19.03 {lHFF} - But he picks out the opposition.
1 : 19.09 {rHBF} - MrPremiership slowing down the play.
1 : 19.11 {rHBF} - He involves Marlowe in the play.
1 : 19.15 {C} - A kick in the general direction of brahj.
1 : 19.19 {C} - GotTheGoodes upset the marking attempt by brahj.
1 : 19.38 {C} - brahj with the ball now.
1 : 19.52 {lW} - Gets a handpass away to Kapow!!!.
1 : 20.01 {rW} - A poor handpass but Paddles_ is up to the challenge.
1 : 20.01 {rW} - He has a bounce.
1 : 20.01 {rW} - At least fifty-five metres out.
1 : 20.02 {rW} - Paddles_ gives some to the crowd after that goal.
Gold City Royals : 4.1.25
Sin City Swamprats : 3.1.19

1 : 20.02 {C} - The ruck contest is won by GreyCrow.
1 : 20.05 {rW} - Marlowe with all the time in the world.
1 : 20.09 {lHFF} - Searching pass in the direction of Ulahoopski.
1 : 20.15 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski marks well from the back of the pack.
1 : 21.08 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski signals for his teammates to present.
1 : 21.36 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski dummy's the handpass and then takes a bounce.
1 : 21.36 {FF} - His kick is hurried - in the direction of The Filth Wizard.
1 : 21.37 {FF} - Far Kern reads the kick best and marks well in front of The Filth Wizard.
1 : 21.39 {FB} - Far Kern signals for his teammates to present.
1 : 21.39 {rHBF} - A wobbly old kick.
1 : 21.42 {rHBF} - Anybody's ball.
1 : 21.42 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski with the ball now.
1 : 21.43 {lHFF} - Long shot at goal from Ulahoopski.
1 : 21.43 {lHFF} - This should be a goal ... but it isn't.
Gold City Royals : 4.2.26
Sin City Swamprats : 3.1.19

1 : 21.47 {FB} - Quadzilla has it.
1 : 21.47 {FB} - Almost a throw to Ant Bear.
1 : 21.5 {FB} - A wild handball - but luckily ant555 was well placed to clean up.
1 : 21.5 {rHBF} - A kick towards akkaps territory.
1 : 21.52 {rHBF} - akkaps stands tall in the pack and takes the mark..
1 : 21.54 {rHBF} - akkaps signals for his teammates to present.
1 : 21.56 - <<< Gameova_ is coming on to replace Firestarter >>>
1 : 21.56 {rHBF} - With the ball is akkaps.
1 : 21.58 {lW} - He sends the ball to sataris.
1 : 22.1 {lW} - No-one can take the mark.
1 : 22.17 {C} - brahj to send the ball forward.
1 : 22.21 {rW} - Flicks it to Paddles_.
1 : 22.23 {lW} - He transfers play using Kapow!!!.
1 : 22.23 {lW} - No mark taken as Kapow!!! and MannumPower wrestle for position.
1 : 22.29 {lW} - Kapow!!! takes off.
1 : 22.35 {rW} - Sees Paddles_ out of the corner of his eye.
1 : 22.45 {rW} - Paddles_ traps the ball beautifully.
1 : 22.55 {rW} - Paddles_ takes off.
1 : 23.06 {rW} - Paddles_ has time to take a bounce.
1 : 23.06 {lHFF} - Gets onto his preferred foot and boots it long.
1 : 23.06 {lHFF} - The ball drops short of Ulahoopski.
1 : 23.08 {rHBF} - akkaps with the ball now.
1 : 23.1 {rHBF} - Gets hands off within the nick of time.
1 : 23.12 {lW} - A kick in the general direction of sataris.
1 : 23.19 {lW} - But in the way is Paddles_.
1 : 23.47 {rW} - So Paddles_ ... with a moment to digest his options.
1 : 24 {rHBF} - A long looping handpass to MrPremiership.
1 : 24.06 {rHBF} - Huge handpass to nahnah. As good as a kick.
1 : 24.06 {rHBF} - Great tackle by Ant Bear.
1 : 24.08 {lHFF} - Sparkle has possession.
1 : 24.1 {rHFF} - Handballs to Gameova_.
1 : 24.1 {rHFF} - Heavy clash between Smartys Power and Gameova_. Smartys Power comes off marginally better and collects the ball.
1 : 24.12 {lHBF} - Smartys Power has a paddock.
1 : 24.16 {rHBF} - Sees MrPremiership out of the corner of his eye.
1 : 24.16 {rHBF} - MrPremiership can't mark but is able to control it.
1 : 24.16 {rHBF} - The ball is now with MrPremiership.
1 : 24.18 {C} - He kicks off the wrong boot.
1 : 24.22 {C} - A very good mark to brahj.
1 : 24.34 {C} - brahj has it. What can he do with it?.
1 : 24.38 {lW} - No-look handpass to Kapow!!!.
1 : 24.41 {CHF} - He doesn't waste any time in getting boot to ball.
1 : 24.45 {CHF} - jackster83 gets a timely fist to the ball.
1 : 24.47 {CHB} - jackster83 has it. What can he do with it?.
1 : 24.55 {lW} - He gets onto his right side and kicks to sataris.
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SIREN SOUNDS FOR THE END OF QUARTER 1
Gold City Royals : 4.2.26
Sin City Swamprats : 3.1.19
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2 : 25 {C} - sataris misjudges it and it's an easy mark to Paddles_.
2 : 25 {C} - That's a shocking bounce!.
2 : .08 {C} - GotTheGoodes assessing what lies ahead of him.
2 : .14 {CHF} - A quick handpass to Nunez.
2 : .18 {CHF} - Nunez takes a bounce and nearly fumbles it.
2 : .24 {CHF} - He's dragged it in. He'll lose it. Holding the ball.
2 : .33 {CHB} - Nobody's checking spookism.
2 : .33 {CHB} - Handpasses to GreyCrow.
2 : .38 {lHBF} - Long handpass to the running Smartys Power.
2 : .43 {C} - Almost a throw to brahj.
2 : .49 {C} - brahj has time to take a bounce.
2 : .57 {lHFF} - He spots an option and kicks to Ulahoopski.
2 : 1.03 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski gets too far under the ball.
2 : 1.03 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski takes off.
2 : 1.1 - <<< Firestarter is coming on to replace Wojcinski >>>
2 : 1.17 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski takes them on.
2 : 1.28 {rHFF} - A slick handpass goes to ShaunDuggan.
2 : 1.3 {CHF} - Draws a man and then with hands to CakeEater.
2 : 1.32 {CHF} - CakeEater is crunched in a tackle.
2 : 1.38 {CHB} - jackster83 is now off and running.
2 : 1.45 {CHB} - jackster83 nearly got done for running too far but he remembers to bounce at last.
2 : 1.46 {CHB} - Crunching tackle by CakeEater.
2 : 1.52 {CHF} - CakeEater with the ball now.
2 : 1.57 {rHFF} - Handpasses to ShaunDuggan.
2 : 2.03 {FF} - Searching pass in the direction of The Filth Wizard.
2 : 2.09 {FF} - The umpire calls play on.
2 : 2.16 {FF} - The Filth Wizard through heavy traffic.
2 : 2.24 {FF} - He has time to take a bounce.
2 : 2.24 {FF} - The Filth Wizard lines it up from forty metres.
2 : 2.28 {FF} - Just one behind to The Filth Wizard.
Gold City Royals : 4.3.27
Sin City Swamprats : 3.1.19

2 : 2.38 {FB} - With the ball is Firestarter.
2 : 2.42 {rBP} - Spears a kick towards Firestarter.
2 : 2.46 {rBP} - Great mark! No! The umpire calls play on.
2 : 2.52 {rBP} - Firestarter with some space now.
2 : 2.57 {lBP} - Gets a handpass away to Quadzilla.
2 : 3.02 {FB} - Handballs over the top to Far Kern.
2 : 3.07 {FB} - Draws a man and then with hands to Nunez.
2 : 3.11 {lHBF} - A long pass towards Rich the babe Evans.
2 : 3.17 {lHBF} - A very good mark to Rich the babe Evans.
2 : 3.21 {lHBF} - The ball is now with Rich the babe Evans.
2 : 3.28 {rHBF} - Spears a kick towards akkaps.
2 : 3.32 {rHBF} - Ulahoopski did enough to prevent a mark being taken.
2 : 3.35 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski looking for a lead.
2 : 3.42 {rHFF} - Quick hands to ShaunDuggan.
2 : 3.46 {rHFF} - Good tackle - ShaunDuggan is deemed in possession and will lose it.
2 : 3.52 {rHBF} - akkaps has it.
2 : 3.57 {lHBF} - He kicks across the ground towards Rich the babe Evans.
2 : 4.03 {lHBF} - Top mark - not paid.
2 : 4.07 {CHF} - CakeEater looks downfield.
2 : 4.1 {lHFF} - That came off the outside of the boot.
2 : 4.17 {lHFF} - Over the head of Ulahoopski.
2 : 4.21 {rHBF} - The ball is now with akkaps.
2 : 4.27 {rHBF} - Long handpass to the running ant555.
2 : 4.31 {rHBF} - He takes the opportunity to bounce.
2 : 4.35 {rHBF} - Handpass over the shoulder to Nunez.
2 : 4.41 {rHBF} - Quick hands to Ant Bear.
2 : 4.46 {rHBF} - No-look handpass to ant555.
2 : 4.52 {rHBF} - Handballs over the top to akkaps.
2 : 4.56 {lHBF} - A short kick to Rich the babe Evans.
2 : 5.02 {lHBF} - Poor effort from Rich the babe Evans and ShaunDuggan takes the mark.
2 : 5.06 {rHFF} - ShaunDuggan has it.
2 : 5.1 {rHFF} - ShaunDuggan has time to take a bounce.
2 : 5.17 {FF} - The Filth Wizard and Far Kern jostle for position.
2 : 5.21 {FF} - The Filth Wizard appeals for the mark but play on's the call.
2 : 5.27 {FF} - The Filth Wizard takes off.
2 : 5.31 {FF} - The Filth Wizard steadies himself and has a shot ....
2 : 5.35 {FF} - Far Kern gets a hand to it just in time.
Gold City Royals : 4.4.28
Sin City Swamprats : 3.1.19

2 : 5.46 {FB} - The ball is now with Firestarter.
2 : 5.52 {FB} - Firestarter sells the dummy and helps himself to a bounce.
2 : 5.56 {lHBF} - Rich the babe Evans calls for it.
2 : 6.02 {lHBF} - But he picks out ShaunDuggan.
2 : 6.08 {rHFF} - ShaunDuggan has it.
2 : 6.1 {rHFF} - Gives the ball to Marlowe.
2 : 6.16 {rHFF} - Marlowe dummy's the handpass and then takes a bounce.
2 : 6.2 {rHFF} - A lookaway handpass to nahnah.
2 : 6.26 {rHFF} - A quick handpass to GreyCrow.
2 : 6.31 {rHFF} - A long looping handpass to nahnah.
2 : 6.35 {lHFF} - No-look handpass to Ulahoopski.
2 : 6.41 {lHFF} - Quick hands to Marlowe under pressure.
2 : 6.45 {FF} - The kick seeks out The Filth Wizard.
2 : 6.52 {FF} - Far Kern is third man up and takes it easily.
2 : 6.55 {lBP} - Quadzilla sizes the options in front of him.
2 : 7 {rHBF} - A short kick to akkaps.
2 : 7.05 {rHBF} - The ball drops short of akkaps.
2 : 7.1 {rHBF} - Running with the ball is akkaps.
2 : 7.18 {C} - He chooses the sensible option - to kick it long.
2 : 7.22 {C} - GotTheGoodes marks easily.
2 : 7.26 {C} - GotTheGoodes to send the ball forward.
2 : 7.31 {C} - A slick handpass goes to Ant Bear.
2 : 7.35 {lHFF} - A worm burner to Sparkle.
2 : 7.41 {lHFF} - Here's a chance for an opportunist rover.
2 : 7.45 {lHFF} - Sparkle streaming down the ground.
2 : 7.54 {rFP} - A mongrel punt in the direction of LukeParkerno1.
2 : 7.57 {rFP} - LukeParkerno1 gets too far under the ball.
2 : 8 {rFP} - LukeParkerno1 threads his way through traffic.
2 : 8.06 {rFP} - He has time to take a bounce.
2 : 8.1 {rFP} - Sets sail for home..
2 : 8.16 {rFP} - One for the highlight reel. What a goal by LukeParkerno1.
Gold City Royals : 4.4.28
Sin City Swamprats : 4.1.25

2 : 8.22 {C} - Easy tapout for Ant Bear.
2 : 8.31 {lW} - Taking the ball is ant555.
2 : 8.37 {lW} - ant555 looks at the umpire guiltily as he runs over the line. That's deliberate.
2 : 8.41 {C} - brahj sizes the options in front of him.
2 : 8.45 {rW} - An underground handpass to Paddles_.
2 : 8.51 {lHFF} - Geeze he's got onto that one. Pressure on Ulahoopski to mark.
2 : 8.55 {lHFF} - akkaps did enough to prevent a mark being taken.
2 : 8.59 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski through heavy traffic.
2 : 9.06 {lFP} - Quick hands to BRAB under pressure.
2 : 9.11 {lFP} - BRAB let's fly toward goal.
2 : 9.16 {lFP} - It's bending baaaaaaack. What a goal from BRAB.
Gold City Royals : 5.4.34
Sin City Swamprats : 4.1.25

2 : 9.2 {C} - GreyCrow wins the hitout unopposed.
2 : 9.3 {rW} - Paddles_ with some space now.
2 : 9.34 {lHFF} - Kicks to a contest - Ulahoopski looks to get to thre front.
2 : 9.4 {lHFF} - But he picks out akkaps.
2 : 9.45 {rHBF} - akkaps with a moment to look downfield.
2 : 9.51 {rHBF} - akkaps shoves Ulahoopski out of the contest. Free kick paid.
2 : 9.55 {CHF} - CakeEater slowing down the play.
2 : 9.59 {FF} - He doesn't waste any time in getting boot to ball.
2 : 10.05 {FF} - Over the head of The Filth Wizard.
2 : 10.09 {FF} - The Filth Wizard is now off and running.
2 : 10.15 {FF} - This could be a goal to The Filth Wizard.
2 : 10.22 {FF} - They'll be talking about that goal tonight.
Gold City Royals : 6.4.40
Sin City Swamprats : 4.1.25

2 : 10.25 {C} - No-one can win the tapout.
2 : 10.34 {lW} - Kapow!!! breaks a tackle and is off.
2 : 10.4 {rW} - Spears a kick towards Paddles_.
2 : 10.45 {rW} - Great mark! No! The umpire calls play on.
2 : 10.51 {C} - GotTheGoodes picks it up on the bounce.
2 : 10.56 {lW} - A quick handpass to sataris.
2 : 10.59 {rHFF} - His kick covers more height than distance.
2 : 11.05 {rHFF} - Spoilt by Smartys Power.
2 : 11.09 {lHBF} - Smartys Power does some crumbing and is away.
2 : 11.15 {lHBF} - Smartys Power dummy's the handpass and then takes a bounce.
2 : 11.19 {rW} - He looks for Paddles_.
2 : 11.23 {rW} - sataris claims the mark but its play on.
2 : 11.3 {rW} - Paddles_ has a paddock.
2 : 11.34 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski presents.
2 : 11.4 {lHFF} - Spoilt by akkaps.
2 : 11.44 {rHBF} - Nobody's checking akkaps.
2 : 11.48 {CHB} - Huge handpass to jackster83. As good as a kick.
2 : 11.54 {rW} - A wobbly old kick.
2 : 11.58 {rW} - The umpire calls play on.
2 : 12.04 {lW} - Kapow!!! fighting to get a clear kick.
2 : 12.11 {lW} - He has time to take a bounce.
2 : 12.15 {lHFF} - Passes to nahnah by hand.
2 : 12.21 {CHF} - He beckons for a lead.
2 : 12.23 {CHF} - CakeEater stands tall in the pack and takes the mark..
2 : 12.31 {CHF} - CakeEater has it.
2 : 12.34 {rHFF} - Hands it off to ShaunDuggan.
2 : 12.4 {FF} - Geeze he's got onto that one. Pressure on The Filth Wizard to mark.
2 : 12.44 {FF} - Far Kern intercepts the kick and marks.
2 : 12.48 {FB} - Far Kern signals for his teammates to present.
2 : 12.54 {lHBF} - A measured kick in the direction of Rich the babe Evans.
2 : 12.58 {lHBF} - ShaunDuggan plants a foot on Rich the babe Evans's neck and takes a screamer.
2 : 13.08 {CHF} - CakeEater looks downfield.
2 : 13.13 {CHF} - Someone call a dentist. CakeEater has run into jackster83 and is hurting.
2 : 13.17 {lHBF} - Rich the babe Evans takes off.
2 : 13.21 - <<< projectv is coming on to replace jackster83 >>>
2 : 13.29 {lHBF} - Rich the babe Evans assessing what lies ahead of him.
2 : 13.37 {rW} - MannumPower presents.
2 : 13.4 {rW} - Kapow!!! drops an absolute sitter.
2 : 13.46 {lW} - Kapow!!! tucks the ball under his arm and scoots away.
2 : 13.48 {C} - Handpass to space. brahj runs onto it.
2 : 13.54 {C} - brahj has a bounce.
2 : 13.58 {C} - Great bump by GotTheGoodes. brahj has not moved.
2 : 14.16 {C} - GotTheGoodes assessing what lies ahead of him.
2 : 14.22 {C} - GotTheGoodes is chased down by brahj - great effort!.
2 : 14.22 {C} - Its hard and tough but brahj wins possession.
2 : 14.26 {lW} - He beckons for a lead.
2 : 14.26 {lW} - Kapow!!! spills the mark.
2 : 14.29 {lW} - Kapow!!! wants to get on with proceedings.
2 : 14.35 {lW} - Kapow!!! has a bounce.
2 : 14.41 {CHF} - Boots the ball toward CakeEater.
2 : 14.46 {CHF} - CakeEater gets too far under the ball.
2 : 14.49 {CHF} - CakeEater sucks it up like a dustbuster and he's off and running.
2 : 14.56 {lHFF} - He elects to use Ulahoopski and kicks in that direction.
2 : 14.58 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski can't take it.
2 : 15.04 {lHFF} - Running with the ball is Ulahoopski.
2 : 15.08 {lHFF} - He handpasses to Marlowe.
2 : 15.14 {lHFF} - Marlowe has a shot from fifty.
2 : 15.18 {lHFF} - Ohhr he should have drilled it.
Gold City Royals : 6.5.41
Sin City Swamprats : 4.1.25
 

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