Competition Season 31 Rookie Gun of the Year - What are the chances?

[PMBangers]

No longer a virgin, huge if true.

Well no, I was too patient and never took my chance

Dad hasn't spoken to me since

 

[GremioPower]

I was more patient than you the night I lost my virginity GP, calm it

I remember when Tonga Bob made it official:

Event - S30 Rookie “Torch of the Year” Award [Rising Star]

We are not going to publish this often, but we decided it would be good to show you how the Torch Ladder looks like after R1.

www.bigfooty.com

 

[Tonga Bob]

I remember when Tonga Bob made it official:

Event - S30 Rookie “Torch of the Year” Award [Rising Star]

We are not going to publish this often, but we decided it would be good to show you how the Torch Ladder looks like after R1.

www.bigfooty.com

Banger Boxes hey?

Good times.

 

[GremioPower]

Banger Boxes hey?

Good times.

The best.

 

[GremioPower]

Gremio is like a Gigolo ready to burst and I'm saying, "No, three more minutes, at least.

 

[Chipmunk]

They’re really going all-in on GremioPower being the one to impress, aren’t they

 

[GremioPower]

They’re really going all-in on GremioPower being the one to impress, aren’t they

 

[PMBangers]

I remember when Tonga Bob made it official:

Event - S30 Rookie “Torch of the Year” Award [Rising Star]

We are not going to publish this often, but we decided it would be good to show you how the Torch Ladder looks like after R1.

www.bigfooty.com

These Baghdad Bombers boys showing their respect for 'quantity over quality' has been interesting this week, real Tom Mitchell about it.

accurate and insightful as ever

 

[Barrybran]

No longer a virgin, huge if true.

Nah, he was huge before he lost his virginity

 

[PMBangers]

Nah, he was huge before he lost his virginity

I'm a teenagers 6 inches

 

[Catsnlakers]

 

[FootyGuy13]

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Round 1 of the season has arrived and the winners have been decided. The rookies had their stand-outs that went into 2 categories; they were either from the Warriors or they started on the Bench. Torch winner DockerDen5215 topped the stats board for the rookies with a 20 disposal-3 goal game while Rad Roo ‘s 1 post made him more eligible for candidacy over the Bears kazzfkh. The top scoring players when adjusted for position however where 2 players that didn’t even start the game on the field, and while BringBackTheAnchor wasn’t that far off from getting candidacy himself, he fell short of the person who has gotten the Round 1 Gun nomination.​

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FishingRick04 had to wait until late in the 1st quarter to join in the action, and had an immediate effect on the game.​

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1 : 22.12 {rHBF} - MrPremiership slowing down the play.

1 : 22.19 {rHBF} - MrPremiership is crunched in a tackle.​

1 : 22.25 {CHF} - The ball is now with SarahSmiles.​

1 : 22.31 {rFP} - LukeParkerno1 calls for it.​

1 : 22.37 {rFP} - Over the head of LukeParkerno1.​

1 : 22.43 {rFP} - Running with the ball is LukeParkerno1.​

1 : 22.49 - <<< FishingRick04 is coming on to replace Sparkle >>>​

1 : 23.02 {rFP} - Who wants it? LukeParkerno1 does. Great stuff.​

1 : 23.08 {rFP} - LukeParkerno1 - about 45 metres and not much angle.​

1 : 23.14 {rFP} - Fades away to the left. One behind to the score.​

Gold City Royals : 1.2.8​

Sin City Swamprats : 2.1.13​

1 : 23.25 {FB} - The ball is now with Noobz0r.​

1 : 23.31 {lBP} - Handballs to Easty.​

1 : 23.37 {rBP} - Passes to Noobz0r by hand.​

1 : 23.43 {FB} - Blacky receives his handpass.​

1 : 23.49 {FB} - GreyCrow runs past and takes the handpass.​

1 : 23.55 {rHBF} - A kick towards MrPremiership territory.​

1 : 24.01 {rHBF} - No-one can take the mark.​

1 : 24.08 {lHFF} - FishingRick04 has it. What can he do with it?. ​

1 : 24.14 {lHFF} - Don't tell me he's kicked it... DON'T TELL ME.... ​

1 : 24.21 {lHFF} - That's one of those special goals. Number 1 for FishingRick04. ​

Gold City Royals : 1.2.8​

Sin City Swamprats : 3.1.19​

Off the bench and straight into the play, FishingRick saw the ball rebound towards him and went straight to kicking towards the goal becoming part of the group of players that scored a goal off their first kick.​

Though he wasn’t even finished there when early in the 2nd…​

​

2 : 3.42 {C} - The kick seeks out ShaunDuggan.

2 : 3.48 {C} - But the kick goes straight to GotTheGoodes.​

2 : 3.54 {C} - GotTheGoodes signals for his teammates to present.​

2 : 4 {rHFF} - Sees GremioPower ahead and sends it his way.​

2 : 4.07 {rHFF} - GremioPower uses his body to perfection and reels in the mark.​

2 : 4.13 {rHFF} - GremioPower looking for a lead.​

2 : 4.19 {lHFF} - He transfers play using FishingRick04. ​

2 : 4.25 {lHFF} - FishingRick04 uses his body to perfection and reels in the mark. ​

2 : 4.31 {lHFF} - FishingRick04 takes off. ​

2 : 4.37 {lHFF} - FishingRick04 dummy's the handpass and then takes a bounce. ​

2 : 4.44 {lHFF} - FishingRick04 has latched onto a torp!. ​

2 : 4.5 {lHFF} - It's a goal. FishingRick04 has 2. ​

Gold City Royals : 2.2.14​

Sin City Swamprats : 4.1.25​

Whether or not his second goal was better than his first, you be the judge, but this guy was racking up quite the highlight reel and he had only been on the field for 7 minutes!

Other highlights include;​

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2 : 9.45 {rW} - MannumPower with a little space.

2 : 9.51 {lHFF} - The kick seeks out FishingRick04. ​

2 : 9.57 {lHFF} - But he picks out the opposition.​

2 : 10.03 {rHBF} - MrPremiership looks downfield.​

2 : 10.09 {rHBF} - He's brought down by FishingRick04. ​

2 : 21.25 {CHB} - Handpasses to GreyCrow.

2 : 21.29 {CHB} - He takes the opportunity to bounce.​

2 : 21.36 {rHBF} - Kick goes sideways.​

2 : 21.42 {rHBF} - Spoilt by FishingRick04. ​

2 : 21.47 {rHBF} - MrPremiership with some space now.​

2 : 21.53 {rHBF} - MrPremiership is crunched in a tackle.​

2 : 22 {lHFF} - FishingRick04 turns on the afterburners - look at him go. ​

2 : 22.06 {FF} - Gets hands off within the nick of time.​

2 : 22.12 {FF} - Hatchy1992 has a shot at goal.​

2 : 22.19 {FF} - The umpires are checking if that shaved the post... and signal the affirmative..​

Gold City Royals : 3.2.20​

Sin City Swamprats : 6.5.41​

3 : 16.04 {rW} - MannumPower has possession.

3 : 16.1 {lHFF} - He kicks towards FishingRick04 and MrPremiership. ​

3 : 16.16 {lHFF} - Ohhh FishingRick04! You beauty! Sensational grab. ​

4 : 24.49 {rHBF} - Kicks in the direction of MrPremiership.

4 : 24.53 {rHBF} - That's an extraordinary juggled one-hander to FishingRick04. ​

SIREN SOUNDS FOR THE END OF QUARTER 4 ​

Now this would be where I interview the captain and rookie in some sort of late night talk show host spin-off, but with current restrictions, the only time we were able to be in the one spot was for a spot of fishing.

So there we were in the car driving to FishingRick’s spot when my phone starting pinging, it was GremioPower wanting to know why the Gun nom post hadn’t come out yet. Before I could answer, FishingRick parked near the local bait shop to get “some gear”. While he was inside, I took this opportunity to talk to philreich. ​

FG: Hey phil, congrats on the opening round win in the sloppy mud and to have one of you recruits be the first nominated for the Gun of the Week. How does it feel?​

phil: It makes me a very proud skipper. Rick has already been great for us, and I'm expecting big things from him for the rest of the season.​

FG: Congrats on getting FishingRick over to the Swampies. Where did you find him, and how is he settling in?​

phil: Not gonna lie (which makes a refreshing change) - we had outside help. Dingster helped several teams with their recruits in the off season, and we were one of those teams. The man deserves to be in the SFA Hall of Fame, purely on the back of his ability to recruit new people to the league.​

FG: He’s a loveable character that Dingster, though you had Rick starting on the bench. Will that change soon or will he the team's Bench specialist? Basically, what are your on-field aspirations for Rick?​

phil: We're only heading into round 2 of a very long season, so who knows what will change between now and the end of the season? But if he keeps kicking 2 goals every week, coming off the bench, we can't ask anything more from him.​

FG: It certainly was a great performance. I know there's other rookies at Sin City this year, how have they been going themselves?​

phil: Opposition teams can already testify to the fact that Catsnlakers and powerrrrrrrrrrrr have assumed the role of serial pests, which is fine by me – if the opponent is unsettled by it, that’s what you want, right?​

FG: Right, every team needs them. And now that we're into the season and we've seen what rookies every other team has, are there any other rookies that you wish you had gotten your hands on that go alright at qooty?​

phil: Zevon was one that every team was chasing, but like a Wonders midfielder, we weren't quick enough.​

Before I could reply, something green flashed inside the bait shop before FishingRick came rushing out of the store with bits and bobs I didn’t recognise (I don’t go fishing) and quickly starting the car up and booking it out of there. On the way to the spot, an unusual amount of cop cars went racing past but we thought nothing of it.​

We finally got there, set everything up and went out on the jetty, all the while my phone was going berserk from all the pings GremioPower was sending me. FishingRick threatened to chuck my phone in the water so I set on silent. After a while of just sitting there, I decided it was time to talk to the rookie.​

​

FG: Hey FishingRick! Congratulations on being the first Gun of the Week nomination of Season 31. You must be pleased with how you went in the game, especially in such conditions. What path did you take to get to the SFA, and where did you first hear about it?​

FR: A long time bigfooty follower I kept an eye on Fantasy footy from afar. With my random posting on the Port board after 14 years I guess I finally got noticed by the recruiters. They asked if I’d join their team and I said yes.​

Coming up against a big long time over hyped rival I just wanted to perform. The coach started me on the bench after my poor goal in the Kicking trial so I knew I had to raise the bar​

FG: And raise the bar you did! What are your first impressions of the Underground? Is phil, Gremio and the rest of the Swamprats looking after you?​

FR: My teammates are amazing. At first the towel flick in the showers was a bit odd, but then I learnt how to bend properly it gelled together.​

FG: …okay, how do you prepare for a qooty match? Did you think you were going to be a chance of getting the nomination this week after seeing your starting position?​

FR: Coming off the bench I knew I had to hit the game hard. I usually have my finger stretching exercises to warm up and glasses cleaned and ready. With my talent there’s always a chance to win.​

FG: You certainly help with the win. What would you like to achieve on the field during your SFA career?​

FR: I wanted to be the greatest player ever. I know I am but it’s time to show it!​

FG: Have there been any other teams that have stood out for you on the field, or players that you model your qooty on?​

FR: No, the other teams are a rabble and a disgrace. When I’m the best I don’t need to compare.​

FG: Who else do you think will win the Gun of the Year, and the overall Rising Star? Reckon you’re a shot?​

FR: Close the book I’ve already won. There is no one else.​

At this point my phone started vibrating. It was GremioPower calling. At this point, Fishing Rick pulled out some sort of gun, shot out what turned out to be a green portal and shoved me through it. When I picked myself up, the portal was gone and I was at the feet of GremioPower, who said “You know, you could’ve said you were with FishingRick instead of ignoring my texts. Now hurry up with the Round 1 Gun nom announcement.”​

Well, first I had to book a flight from Brazil to get back home, but hopefully this pleases him.​

 

[DenieD]

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Round 1 of the season has arrived and the winners have been decided. The rookies had their stand-outs that went into 2 categories; they were either from the Warriors or they started on the Bench. Torch winner DockerDen5215 topped the stats board for the rookies with a 20 disposal-3 goal game while Rad Roo ‘s 1 post made him more eligible for candidacy over the Bears kazzfkh. The top scoring players when adjusted for position however where 2 players that didn’t even start the game on the field, and while BringBackTheAnchor wasn’t that far off from getting candidacy himself, he fell short of the person who has gotten the Round 1 Gun nomination.​

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FishingRick04 had to wait until late in the 1st quarter to join in the action, and had an immediate effect on the game.​

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Off the bench and straight into the play, FishingRick saw the ball rebound towards him and went straight to kicking towards the goal becoming part of the group of players that scored a goal off their first kick.​

Though he wasn’t even finished there when early in the 2nd…​

Whether or not his second goal was better than his first, you be the judge, but this guy was racking up quite the highlight reel and he had only been on the field for 7 minutes!

Other highlights include;​

Now this would be where I interview the captain and rookie in some sort of late night talk show host spin-off, but with current restrictions, the only time we were able to be in the one spot was for a spot of fishing.

So there we were in the car driving to FishingRick’s spot when my phone starting pinging, it was GremioPower wanting to know why the Gun nom post hadn’t come out yet. Before I could answer, FishingRick parked near the local bait shop to get “some gear”. While he was inside, I took this opportunity to talk to philreich. ​

FG: Hey phil, congrats on the opening round win in the sloppy mud and to have one of you recruits be the first nominated for the Gun of the Week. How does it feel?​

phil: It makes me a very proud skipper. Rick has already been great for us, and I'm expecting big things from him for the rest of the season.​

FG: Congrats on getting FishingRick over to the Swampies. Where did you find him, and how is he settling in?​

phil: Not gonna lie (which makes a refreshing change) - we had outside help. Dingster helped several teams with their recruits in the off season, and we were one of those teams. The man deserves to be in the SFA Hall of Fame, purely on the back of his ability to recruit new people to the league.​

FG: He’s a loveable character that Dingster, though you had Rick starting on the bench. Will that change soon or will he the team's Bench specialist? Basically, what are your on-field aspirations for Rick?​

phil: We're only heading into round 2 of a very long season, so who knows what will change between now and the end of the season? But if he keeps kicking 2 goals every week, coming off the bench, we can't ask anything more from him.​

FG: It certainly was a great performance. I know there's other rookies at Sin City this year, how have they been going themselves?​

phil: Opposition teams can already testify to the fact that Catsnlakers and powerrrrrrrrrrrr have assumed the role of serial pests, which is fine by me – if the opponent is unsettled by it, that’s what you want, right?​

FG: Right, every team needs them. And now that we're into the season and we've seen what rookies every other team has, are there any other rookies that you wish you had gotten your hands on that go alright at qooty?​

phil: Zevon was one that every team was chasing, but like a Wonders midfielder, we weren't quick enough.​

Before I could reply, something green flashed inside the bait shop before FishingRick came rushing out of the store with bits and bobs I didn’t recognise (I don’t go fishing) and quickly starting the car up and booking it out of there. On the way to the spot, an unusual amount of cop cars went racing past but we thought nothing of it.​

We finally got there, set everything up and went out on the jetty, all the while my phone was going berserk from all the pings GremioPower was sending me. FishingRick threatened to chuck my phone in the water so I set on silent. After a while of just sitting there, I decided it was time to talk to the rookie.​

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FG: Hey FishingRick! Congratulations on being the first Gun of the Week nomination of Season 31. You must be pleased with how you went in the game, especially in such conditions. What path did you take to get to the SFA, and where did you first hear about it?​

FR: A long time bigfooty follower I kept an eye on Fantasy footy from afar. With my random posting on the Port board after 14 years I guess I finally got noticed by the recruiters. They asked if I’d join their team and I said yes.​

Coming up against a big long time over hyped rival I just wanted to perform. The coach started me on the bench after my poor goal in the Kicking trial so I knew I had to raise the bar​

FG: And raise the bar you did! What are your first impressions of the Underground? Is phil, Gremio and the rest of the Swamprats looking after you?​

FR: My teammates are amazing. At first the towel flick in the showers was a bit odd, but then I learnt how to bend properly it gelled together.​

FG: …okay, how do you prepare for a qooty match? Did you think you were going to be a chance of getting the nomination this week after seeing your starting position?​

FR: Coming off the bench I knew I had to hit the game hard. I usually have my finger stretching exercises to warm up and glasses cleaned and ready. With my talent there’s always a chance to win.​

FG: You certainly help with the win. What would you like to achieve on the field during your SFA career?​

FR: I wanted to be the greatest player ever. I know I am but it’s time to show it!​

FG: Have there been any other teams that have stood out for you on the field, or players that you model your qooty on?​

FR: No, the other teams are a rabble and a disgrace. When I’m the best I don’t need to compare.​

FG: Who else do you think will win the Gun of the Year, and the overall Rising Star? Reckon you’re a shot?​

FR: Close the book I’ve already won. There is no one else.​

At this point my phone started vibrating. It was GremioPower calling. At this point, Fishing Rick pulled out some sort of gun, shot out what turned out to be a green portal and shoved me through it. When I picked myself up, the portal was gone and I was at the feet of GremioPower, who said “You know, you could’ve said you were with FishingRick instead of ignoring my texts. Now hurry up with the Round 1 Gun nom announcement.”​

Well, first I had to book a flight from Brazil to get back home, but hopefully this pleases him.​

But I was BOG?

 

[FishingRick04]

But I was BOG?

you need to play better son.

 

[MP_]

Most of FishingRick04 highlights were thanks to some superb disposals from yours truly

 

[FishingRick04]

Most of FishingRick04 highlights were thanks to some superb disposals from yours truly

you fed me because you knew I’d reward you with skill.

 

[GremioPower]

 

[Catsnlakers]

 

[GremioPower]

GREEEEEEEEEEEEMIOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
GREEEEEEEEEEEEMIOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

 

[Catsnlakers]

GREEEEEEEEEEEEMIOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
GREEEEEEEEEEEEMIOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

 

[jackster83]

Well done FishingRick04.

Good to see you're preparing yourself for tomorrow's game too!

 

[GWS Goose]

But I was BOG?

The farcical selections in the Rising Star are part of the awards charm.

It is much easier to see the charm in hindsight.
Wait to you see how ridiculous the EKA awards are, did you know the idiots gave serial_thrilla and PMBangers the EKA. Unbelievable.

 

[Catsnlakers]

The farcical selections in the Rising Star are part of the awards charm.

It is much easier to see the charm in hindsight.
Wait to you see how ridiculous the EKA awards are, did you know the idiots gave serial_thrilla and PMBangers the EKA. Unbelievable.

The road ahead will become clearer the longer it goes, and I feel extremely confident come the business end a Rat will emerge victorious.

 

[PMBangers]

The farcical selections in the Rising Star are part of the awards charm.

It is much easier to see the charm in hindsight.
Wait to you see how ridiculous the EKA awards are, did you know the idiots gave serial_thrilla and PMBangers the EKA. Unbelievable.

Jealousy doesn't look good on you goose

 

[Riviat]

The road ahead will become clearer the longer it goes, and I feel extremely confident come the business end a Rat will emerge victorious.

If a rat wins and GremioPower is still in charge, I'm going to call for an internal investigation into rising star corruption.