Round 4 (2009) Titans v Eels

[bartman]

:lol:

 

[bartman]

BTW, this thread should probably remain stickied until the ref's marks are in...

 

[Pistol]

you havent been forgotten peeps. Gorilla will step in to mark as things are unbelievably hectic here

 

[bartman]

No worries Pistol, and cheers for stepping into the breach Gorilla.

 

[Titanic]

We will continue to play on even when the sun goes down under the faded jaded street lights... that is until mum brings out the strap ...or in this case the Gorilla.

Thanks Refs, we certainly understand the pressures of time and very much appreciate voluntary no-thanks chores like this.

Bartman: C'mon Titanic, the scores are 76-75... it's the first to 80.
Titanic: Okay mate, I hope you're ready...

(Bailey runs on to a pass from Friend and charges straight at the dimming Parra line... )

 

[gorilla]

*Gorilla emerges from Pistol's pocket (no, he was actually not happy to see you .. ) and looks around to realise he's on his own ...*

Scores in later tonight

 

[gorilla]

Nota Bene:
Re-scored match (http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showpost.php?p=5676341&postcount=31)

Parramatta Eels

Parramatta Power
A rant that covers a lot of territory in a macabrely interesting manner. Riddled with typos, grammatical and editorial errors that reduced the score.
76

Dean
Very enjoyable surf around the issues of sex, substance and behaviour. Good technique with a development of message as it progressed. However, the post was well under the 650 word mark and suffers a 5 point penalty - see post at: http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showpost.php?p=5676341&postcount=31
85

Goleel
Well constructed and argued, for and against. An idea almost out of a 1960s SF story.
85

eloquentEEL
Fun spoof of rugby league administration and education system, Smartly written with a few laughs.
88

bartman
A fair look at a fallen star. Flowed well with readable structure.
86


Gold Coast Titans

Tittoolate
A well-written and scarifying comparison of early and late 2oth Century values.
88

tits&tans
A brave attempt to use rugby league as a cross between a religious metaphor and an historical overview. Sparked up a couple of times and almost nailed it.
84

Titanic
A simple parable that weaves a cynical message. The style sits awkwardly between print and tabloid TV.
83

Titan Uranus
Philosophy at the ruck. Clarified the basis for sweet and sour in rugby league as well as satisfaction substitution.
84

Amadean
An interesting viewpoint, solidly put and constructed with a smile.
85



Result:
Gold Coast Titans (424) def Parramatta Eels (420)

POM:
Tittoolate (88) and eloquentEEL (88)

 

[bartman]

Cheers for the marking Gorilla. Very close game, commiserations Titans - I'm sure you'll be making revenge next time we're allowed out down the park...

Good showing and well done Eels. Congrats to Dean for top score.

 

[Titanic]

Thanks for the game guys.

 

[LeagueNut]

Backpacker Points

3 points - eloquentEEL (Eels) & Tittoolate (Titans)
2 points - bartman (Eels) :thumn
1 point - Dean (Eels), Goleel (Eels) & Amadean (Titans) :mrgreen:

 

[gorilla]

Sorry, ref error and subsequent rescore on Parramatta Eels player: Dean. Consequential re-tally of scores and Gold Coast Titans win.

I think I misread Dean's word score as 729, not 629 and did not act on his low word count - in accordance with the rules.

Extract below:
[SIZE=+1]"Word count penalties[/SIZE]
Ideally, each article shall consist of a minimum of 650 words and a maximum of 750 words, including the title. Articles that venture outside of the 650-750 word count range will incur a penalty. Be aware that any articles that are less than 500 words will be disqualified and will not be marked by the referee.

1-499 words: Disqualified
500-649 words: 5 points penalty
650-750 words: no penalty
751-760 words: 2 points penalty
761-800 words: 5 points penalty
801-850 words: 10 points penalty
+ 10 points penalty for every additional 50 words or part thereafter.

NB: Players team details and post-article references are NOT included in the word count. "

My apologies to both teams, and commisserations to the disappointed.

 

[bartman]

No worries Gorilla. Commiserations Eels, we'll regroup and hit the undefeated Warriors for some points next match :thumn

 

[Tittoolate]

Hi blokes. Dean, bad luck re word count mate, but great article. I too have fallen foul of the great god of word counts. Thanks Eels for the great match, enjoyed every minute....you too sir Ref, appreciate you giving your time and sweat to the cause.....and WOOHOO for the Titans!
(bows gracefully, exit stage right)
T2

 

[Parramatta_Power]

Damn. It suck when you make your team loose. Anyways, I'll attempt to fix it my act next round.