PANTHERS
Madunit
Race to 1000
A summary of the history of Easts in their quest to achieve 1000 wins. A good read and well researched.
Score: 80
Waken
The History of Rivalry
From survival of the fittest in the animal kingdom to rivalry on the football field. Good subject matter which could have done with some extra zest.
Score: 75
LeagueNut
It’s all in the mind
An opinion piece of rugby league perceptions, and the view of inevitability when trying to overcome those perceptions.
Score: 82
[furrycat]
The wonderful world of Willie Wanker
Very funny while having a big gripe about player greed, with Willie Mason in the author’s sights.
Score: 90
Big Mick ©Rugby League - A young man's game?
An interesting look at the age of rugby league players. A good read and worthy of further publication.
Score: 86
PANTHERS TOTAL: 413
KNIGHTS
Downie
Hello? Customer service speaking?
A dig at the clubs after the author had a rough time in seeking work experience. Good story telling and personal touch. Not sure of the relevance between customer service and looking for a job, but the issue of how clubs treat their fans is subject worthy of discussion. Well written.
Score: 80
CWBush
Footymania
St Helens ‘Dragons’? A small glitch in an otherwise funny read and an offbeat way of matching sides up.
Score: 79
Mackdadday
Alive & Well
(posted by proxy by CWBush)
In praise of the North Sydney Bears and the pride that goes with being a Norths supporter.
Score: 83
MrCharisma
What The?!
Discovering Henson Park and the joys of living in Marrickville. Excellent subject matter related to inner city suburban football grounds. A few typos hindered an otherwise well written article.
Score: 88
Brandell
Assault League…
Tongue-in-cheek look at bringing weapons onto the football field.
Score: 87
KNIGHTS TOTAL: 417
RESULT:
KNIGHTS 417 defeat PANTHERS 413
POTM: [furrycat] (Panthers)
Well played both teams.
Note on word count:
It appears that we had a few word counts prior to full time which conflicted with the fixed official word counter after full time. For this reason, I used referee’s discretion and chose to overlook the word counter for this round only.