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Boromir the 88th

Weekend In Review

We don't have much to report in terms of rumors, since this is expected to be the last week before teams release their final rosters and begin getting ready for the friendlies. Most teams are complete, and now it's just a matter of crossing the t's and dotting the i's. As free agency closes though, there usually is a late flurry of last-minute signings.

Anfauglith: With Hador House and Old Beor house expected to finance the mid-field, which would support lone-striker Thuringwethil. On late notice they were able to snatch the brothers, Galdor and Gundor at 5 million each. From the House of Beor, comes the wife of Huor, Rian, signed for 2 million.

Barad-dur: The big news out of Barad-dur today came also with news of the Black Numenoreans of old, Herumor and Fuinur, were signed, at 4 million each.

Mordor: The Black Sorceror's Guild was finally able to drag the treacherous spider, Shelob, out of her dark, dank lair to play FW. The she-spider had a sub-par performance at that position in last year's tournament, but somehow her asking price was quite high. Shelob will make 9 milion, and is the highest paid player on Mordor.

Gondor: Gondor got into the free agency game late when they announced Anarion's signing at 11 million, making him the highest paid on the Gondor squad. It appears he will command mid-field with the stout support of Romendacil and Falastur.

Minas Tirith: Minas Tirith could not reel in Boromir II to their cause, but they will have the services of Boromir I this year. And, you guessed it, paid as much as everyone else, 8 million. In fact, it appears an agreed upon amount for every Minas Tirith player. They will all play for the Tower of the Guard at precisely 8 million. A rather peculiar strategy. At least, we can't help but see it as some type of strategy?

Shire-Bree United: One of the teams to get in a good late-push for players. Last week we reported rumors that Shire-Bree was hoping to wrestle some of the Nazgul out of Mordor, and this week we can confirm they did just that. Joining Aragorn, Bombadil, and the Barrow-wight as the FWs and attacking MFs will be Khamul, so that should make a powerful quartet of attackers indeed. Solidifying the defense Nazgul #6 will report with Khamul to Shire-Bree tomorrow. That is not all, the Noldorin elf Gildor will join the defense, signing for 7 million.

Tol-in-Gaurhoth: The news of Sauron playing for Barad-dur may have shaken TIG some since they have been the slowest in putting together their squad. Although, they haven't had any problems finding players to try out. Some of the familiar faces (sally, Shasta, Nerwen, and Wilwa) were seen, as well as unfamiliar ones (Legate, Esty, Lottie, Lommy, Greenie, and Pomegranate). But with the news that there would only be room for one more werewolf, most who came seemed confused, as if they only knew how to play soccer in wolf-form.

The Downer: Nothing new to add since last week, as we are still unsure how much actual practicing the team accomplished since filling their roster last week.

A Look ahead.

Groups and Rosters should be released by the Arda Cup within the next couple days. And then let the media battles and analysis commence! TTN looks forward to it's continued rivalry with AKM, Ardacup.com, and perhaps some newer upstart usurpers. For quality and depth, follow TTN as we have an all-new power ranking formula that will surely identify the creme-de-la-creme from the mediocre, and the posers.