Round 9 (2005) Bulls v Pirates

[anastabation]

For the record that picture is from the Junior Kangaroo match against PNG that was laced with NRL stars. I don't know who it is though.

Notice the different sponsorship on the sleeves?

I thought he looked a tad unrecognisable and out of shape to be a kangaroo!

 

[weasel]

Looks like Tom Learoyd-Lahrs to me.

 

[Misanthrope]

Bulls

From the Bush by broncoman
Word Count: 740
Comments: A detailed look at just a handful of the greats to come from the Riverina region.
Mark: 79

The Greatest Game of All by striker
Word Count: 739
Comments: A very intriguing read about something very close to my own heart, the expansion of our great game.
Mark: 86

Rookie of the Year by Homer's Bowling Ball
Word Count: 716
Comments: A look at the candidates for this year’s rookie of the year.
Mark: 79

A Look Inside the Kangaroos’ Trophy Cabinet by DIEHARD
Word Count: 750
Comments: When you put all of the Kangaroos’ successes in one article, it really shows just how dominant we are as a nation. A well written, well researched piece.
Mark: 85

TOTAL: 329

Pirates

Rugby League Rules by c eagle
Word Count: 750
Comments: An interesting (sometimes amusing) piece on the game we all play. I felt it was a little too wordy and convoluted, but I enjoyed it all the same.
Mark: 80

Jealousy by Thierry Henry
Word Count: 748
Comments: A tongue in cheek look at the role of online fans in rugby league, and the men we ‘worship’. Very amusing and very well written
Mark: 91

Park Footy by anastabation
Word Count: 750
Comments: An ….uh…. interesting look at the Bulldogs. Quite amusing, although some grammatical errors hurt your mark.
Mark: 78

Dickheads and Rugby League: The Jeremy John Mohekey Story by nibbs
Word Count: 744
Comments: I laughed for a good portion of this. I think we can all relate to it.
Mark: 88

Matt Petersen’s Future by half
Word Count: 744
Comments: A wonderfully twisted and tongue in cheek look at Matt Petersen’s ‘rosy’ future. What will it hold?
Mark: 90

TOTAL: 427

Final Score: Pirates 427 defeated Bulls 329

MOM: Thierry Henry

 

[anastabation]

waaahoo, pirates.

lol @ me getting 78. Atleast I didn't let the team down.

 

[nibbs]

sweet. 88, i'm pretty dam pleased with that

 

[BroncoCloete]

Bulls

From the Bush by broncoman
Word Count: 740
Comments: A detailed look at just a handful of the greats to come from the Riverina region.
Mark: 79

The Greatest Game of All by striker
Word Count: 739
Comments: A very intriguing read about something very close to my own heart, the expansion of our great game.
Mark: 86

Rookie of the Year by Homer's Bowling Ball
Word Count: 716
Comments: A look at the candidates for this year’s rookie of the year.
Mark: 79

A Look Inside the Kangaroos’ Trophy Cabinet by DIEHARD
Word Count: 750
Comments: When you put all of the Kangaroos’ successes in one article, it really shows just how dominant we are as a nation. A well written, well researched piece.
Mark: 85

TOTAL: 329

Pirates

Rugby League Rules by c eagle
Word Count: 750
Comments: An interesting (sometimes amusing) piece on the game we all play. I felt it was a little too wordy and convoluted, but I enjoyed it all the same.
Mark: 80

Jealousy by Thierry Henry
Word Count: 748
Comments: A tongue in cheek look at the role of online fans in rugby league, and the men we ‘worship’. Very amusing and very well written
Mark: 91

Park Footy by anastabation
Word Count: 750
Comments: An ….uh…. interesting look at the Bulldogs. Quite amusing, although some grammatical errors hurt your mark.
Mark: 78

Dickheads and Rugby League: The Jeremy John Mohekey Story by nibbs
Word Count: 744
Comments: I laughed for a good portion of this. I think we can all relate to it.
Mark: 88

Matt Petersen’s Future by half
Word Count: 744
Comments: A wonderfully twisted and tongue in cheek look at Matt Petersen’s ‘rosy’ future. What will it hold?
Mark: 90

TOTAL: 427

Final Score: Pirates 427 defeated Bulls 329

MOM: Thierry Henry

Well I'm utterly dissapointed mine wasn't marked! Considering it was before the referee blew full time. Granted, it wouldn't have made much difference unless it was worth 98 points, but I still think it's a rather poor show that articles posted BEFORE the ref blows full time aren't marked!

Ridiculous!

 

[TooheysNew]

From the F7s rules.

Currently, rounds kickoff on a Sunday and full-time is called on the Wednesday-week following at 9:00PM AEST.

not 9.01

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

Frankly Cloete, I think marc would have made the same decision if this were WCC. lol. I didn't complain, put it that way.

 

[Misanthrope]

Well I'm utterly dissapointed mine wasn't marked! Considering it was before the referee blew full time. Granted, it wouldn't have made much difference unless it was worth 98 points, but I still think it's a rather poor show that articles posted BEFORE the ref blows full time aren't marked!

Ridiculous!

Dilmah is spot on. The rules clearly state that the deadline is 9pm and not 9.01 or 9.02 or even 9am.

 

[Willow]

Well I'm utterly dissapointed mine wasn't marked! Considering it was before the referee blew full time. Granted, it wouldn't have made much difference unless it was worth 98 points, but I still think it's a rather poor show that articles posted BEFORE the ref blows full time aren't marked!

Ridiculous!

Condolences but I think you should have a quick look at the rules before you make judgement:

Full-time
-Timekeeper(s) calls full-time as soon as possible, but real full-time is 9pm according to the forum clock.


http://f7s.leagueunlimited.com/rules.asp

We found that stopping time just to open each match thread at 9pm was a terrible strain on resources.

 

[half]

oh well

i loved kurt's article btw

 

[broncoman]

Frankly Cloete, I think marc would have made the same decision if this were WCC. lol. I didn't complain, put it that way.

marc wishes he got to decide that
but yeh, Andy next time bring it up with me and we'll take the right approach to getting a resolution.
thanks to the Pirates for the game, and well done to our guys for getting the articles in given the situation of the side at the moment...

 

[DIEHARD]

Thanks for the sportsmanship guys. It would have been nice if the Pirates team cut us the smallest slack considering our team's circumstances, Bomber in the outback and Droid missing in action for the last several weeks and the circumstances of the issue (Being one minute late but still posted before the fulltime post)

In real football games all the time the games go short and over time before the ref blows the whistle.

We have always cut other teams slack in the past and it is great to know what goes around comes around. NOT!

 

[TooheysNew]

You do realize it wasn't the Pirate's decision?

 

[Misanthrope]

Thanks for the sportsmanship guys. It would have been nice if the Pirates team cut us the smallest slack considering our team's circumstances, Bomber in the outback and Droid missing in action for the last several weeks and the circumstances of the issue (Being one minute late but still posted before the fulltime post)

In real football games all the time the games go short and over time before the ref blows the whistle.

We have always cut other teams slack in the past and it is great to know what goes around comes around. NOT!

I contacted your captain and explained the rules for him. Basically he had an opportunity to provide an excuse and seek permission from the Pirates to allow the late submission. As far as I know, neither of these were done.

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

I've had no say in this decision. I actually thought the post would stand unless I made a complaint about it, and I didn't.

 

[Willow]

If we're looking for Sportsmanship, we can also take the result in our stride.

The referee did everything he could to make it as fair as possible. I know because I was asked for advice.
I mentioned a precedent in 2003 and how captains grabbed the opportunity to sort things out. But this happened immediately after the match and was done in the right sporting spirit - the captains in question got their heads together within minutes of full time.
It's a good story, and I'm happy to share it with anyone who wants to know.

Directing blame is counter productive. It's really no one's fault but it wouldnt be an issue if the post was in before 9pm... as per the rules. The player had 10 days to get the essay in, and for whatever reason, was unable to do so.
Still, no one's fault but surely, it's not the opposing captain or ref's fault.

Bottom line...
The referee tried to get the Bull's skipper involved.
The rules are clear.
He needed to mark the match.
What else can he do?

 

[broncoman]

thanks Willow, this is now a non issue and hopefully this doesnt come up again, as i said to CWB in the PM i sent him there was no excuse, BroncoCloete simply missed the cut off by a minute and thats as far as it was taken with me...

Theres not really anything else to say about it and we should all just move on

 

[Willow]

No probs broncoman. Before looking tonight, I thought it was done and dusted as well. We've both been doing it long enough now to know the drill. Cheers.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

chriswalkerbush = toy soldier.