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An option would be to cut the list in two in the middle. Then it would follow that A1-H2 - D1-E2 B1-G2 - C1-F2 and E1-D2 - F1-C2 G1-B2 - H1-E2 etc...
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Match 1: A1-H2 --------------------Match 9: 1 Winner vs 2 Winner Match 2: B1-G2 ------------------------------------------------------------Match 13: 9 Winner vs 10 Winner Match 3: C1-F2 --------------------Match 10: 3 Winner vs 4 Winner Match 4: D1-E2 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Finals Match 5: E1-D2 --------------------Match 11: 5 Winner vs 6 Winner Match 6: F1-C2 -------------------------------------------------------------Match 14: 11 Winner vs 12 Winner Match 7: G1-B2 --------------------Match 12: 7 Winner vs 8 Winner Match 8: H1-A2
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07-17-2008, 01:53 AM | #83 |
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That looks perfectly fine!
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07-17-2008, 10:46 AM | #84 |
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Because of the way schedules have worked out, you all have another 22 hours to set your fantasy rosters. And then round 3 results will begin coming out.
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I'll try to write the group G results before going to sleep - if I just stay awake...
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I'll post the shoot-out after the group G results are up.
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07-20-2008, 06:26 PM | #87 |
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Up they are...
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07-20-2008, 07:36 PM | #88 |
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As soon as the shoot-out result is up, if Nilp would be so kind as to put up another one of those lovely group charts.
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Will do.
Please wait.
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So, what will happen if the scores are even after 90 min in the knock-out stages?
The standard 2*15 min extra time and a penalty shootout if nessesary? And how will goals in extra time be delt with? I believe the "silver goal"-rule (I think that's what they call it: what a drab name huh) is normally used nowadays; that is, after a goal in extra time the ref will end the match when the 15 minute period they are playing in at this time concludes, unless the score is once again tied, in which event the match would be allowed to continue. Hm. Later today I have to give some thought to my transfers as I believe quite a few of my players have been eliminated, and some others stand to be eliminated in the last 16. How the mighty have fallen!
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Player points from round three
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G- Olwe 1 DF- Earwen DF- Cirdan DF- Frodo DF- Elwing MF- Eriol -1 MF- Lindo MF- Bilbo 3 MF- Uinen 3 FW- Osse 3 FW- Gil-Galad 4 AMON RHUD G- Ebor 3 DF- Sagroth 2 DF- Forweg 2 DF- Forhend 1 MF- Avranc MF- Ragnir MF- Asgon MF- Gethron -1 MF- Grithnir MF- Algund 3 FW- Androg 4 ANGBAND G- Carcharoth 1 DF- Balrog #2 -1 DF- Uldor DF- Balrog #3 -1 DF- Balrog #4 MF- Balrog #5 MF- Balrog #6 MF- Ulfast -1 MF- Melkor 8 FW- Gothmog 3 FW- Ancalagon 4 ANNUMINAS G- Arvedui -3 DF- Tarcil 2 DF- Elendur 1 DF- Earendur 2 DF- Tarandor 2 MF- Arveleg -1 MF- Argeleb MF- Eldacar MF- Arantar 4 MF- Valandur 3 FW- Araphor 7 ARMENELOS G- Elros 5 DF- Tar Atanamir 3 DF- Tar Ciryatan 4 DF- Tar-Telperien 3 MF- Ar Zimrathan 1 MF- Tar Calmacil 1 MF- Ar Adunakhor 1 MF- Ar Gimilzor 1 FW- Tar Ancalimon 3 FW- Tar Minastir 8 FW- Ar Pharazon 7 BREELAND G- Old Man Willow 1 DF- Bob DF- Goldberry -1 DF- Nob MF- Odo Proudfoot MF- Sardoc Brandybuck MF- Harry -1 MF- Butterbur MF- The Barrow-Wight FW- Bill Ferny -1 FW- Tom Bombadil BRETHIL G- Hardang 1 DF- Hundad DF- Nienor DF- Handir -1 MF- Brandir MF- Manthor -1 MF- Dorlas -1 MF- Halmir MF- Hunthor 2 MF- Haleth 5 FW- Haldir DORIATH G- Melian 1 DF- Elured DF- Luthien DF- Elurin -1 DF- Saeros -1 MF- Nellas 3 MF- Daeron MF- Dior 5 MF- Elwe 3 FW- Mablung 4 FW- Beleg 4 EDORAS G- Theoden 2 DF- Aldor DF- Folcwine -1 DF- Frealaf MF- Thengel -1 MF- Folca -1 MF- Theodred MF- Brytta -1 MF- Eowyn 8 FW- Eomer FW- Eorl 4 EREBOR G- Bain 1 DF- Nain DF- Thorin DF- Thror -1 DF- Brand MF- Dain MF- Thrain -1 MF- Girion 8 MF- Beorn MF- Bard 2 FW- Smaug 4 FORMENOS G- Huan 4 DF- Celegorm 4 DF- Caranthir 3 DF- Curufin 4 DF- Celebrimbor 7 MF- Amrod 1 MF- Amras 1 MF- Maglor 1 MF- Aredhel 9 FW- Maedhros 4 FW- Feanor 7 FORNOST G- Aragost 2 DF- Aravir 2 DF- Argonui 2 DF- Arador 2 DF- Amlaith 1 MF- Aranuir MF- Arahad -1 MF- Aranarth 5 MF- Arassuil FW- Arahael 7 FW- Arathorn 3 GONDOLIN G- Tuor 3 DF- Salgant 1 DF- Galdor 2 DF- Meleth 2 DF- Turgon 2 MF- Rog MF- Idril MF- Penlod 2 MF- Eol 11 FW- Ecthelion 4 FW- Maeglin 4 GONDOR G- Beregond 1 DF- Anardil DF- Atanatar I DF- Minalcar -1 DF- Dervorin MF- Golasgil MF- Hirluin MF- Valacar MF- Calmacil -1 FW- Faramir 3 FW- Imrahil 4 HELM’S DEEP G- Erkenbrand 1 DF- Gram DF- Walda DF- Goldwine -1 MF- Brego MF- Hama MF- Fengel -1 MF- Frea MF- Elfwine MF- Eomund FW- Helm -1 HITHLUM G- Huor 3 DF- Galdor 2 DF- Marach 1 DF- Gundor 2 DF- Hador 2 MF- Angrod -1 MF- Aegnor -1 MF- Fingon 3 MF- Hurin 8 FW- Fingolfin FW- Turin 4 ISENGARD G- Beechbone DF- Snaga DF- Deor DF- Skinbark -1 MF- Mauhur MF- Treebeard MF- Lugdush MF- Freawine MF- Quickbeam -1 FW- Ugluk FW- Saruman LOTHLORIEN G- Galadriel 1 DF- Gollum -1 DF- Arwen DF- Gimli DF- Celebrian MF- Nimrodel -1 MF- Rumil MF- Orophin MF- Amroth -1 MF- Haldir FW- Eldarion MICHEL DELVING G- Sam DF- Bungo DF- Drogo DF- Gerontius DF- Lotho -1 MF- Ted Sandyman MF- Fatty MF- Gaffer -1 FW- Merry FW- Pippin FW- Bullroarer MINAS TIRITH G- Ecthelion II 2 DF- Calimehtar DF- Ondoher DF- Earnil II DF- Beregond -1 MF- Turin II MF- Denethor II MF- Telumehtar -1 MF- Boromir I 3 MF- Mardil FW- Earnur 4 MIRKWOOD G- Oropher 2 DF- Lagduf DF- Galion DF- Muzgash -1 DF- Gorbag MF- Nazgul #8 2 MF- Grishnakh -1 MF- Grimbeorn FW- Thranduil 8 FW- Legolas 4 FW- Scatha 4 MORDOR G- Shelob 1 DF- Nazgul #7 DF- Shagrat -1 DF- Gothmog II DF- Nazgul #6 MF- Nazgul #5 -1 MF- Nazgul #4 -1 MF- Nazgul #3 5 MF- The Mouth 8 FW- Khamul 3 FW- The Witch King 7 MORIA G- Watcher 1 DF- Kili DF- Ohtar -1 DF- Oin DF- Great Goblin -1 MF- Narvi -1 MF- Balin MF- Bolg 8 MF- Durin -1 MF- Durin’s Bane FW- Azog 7 NARGOTHROND G- Beor 5 DF- Bregolas 4 DF- Bregor 4 DF- Belegund 4 DF- Gelmir 4 MF- Baragund 4 MF- Barahir 0 MF- Glaurung 1 MF- Finrod 9 MF- Beren 1 FW-Gwindor 4 OSGILIATH G- Romendacil 1 DF- Meneldil DF- Siriondil DF- Cemendur -1 MF- Telemnar MF- Narmacil MF- Earnil 5 MF- Ostoher -1 MF- Falastur 3 MF- Eldacar 8 FW- Hyarmendacil RIVENDELL G- Elrond 4 DF- Gildor 4 DF- Celeborn 4 DF- Erestor 4 DF- Gandalf 4 MF- Valandil 1 MF- Elladan 0 MF- Elrohir 1 MF- Aragorn 6 MF- Boromir II 9 FW- Glorfindel ROMENA G- Amandil DF- Tar Meneldur DF- Tar Elendil DF- Vardamir -1 DF- Tar Aldarion MF- Anarion -1 MF- Tar Miriel MF- Tar Surion MF- Tar Palantir 3 MF- Elendil FW- Isildur 4 TANIQUETIL G- Mandos 2 DF- Este 1 DF- Vana 2 DF- Nessa 2 DF- Aule 2 DF- Yavanna 2 MF- Nienna MF- Thorondor 4 MF- Varda MF- Manwe FW- Lorien 3 TUNA G- Orodreth 1 DF- Elenwe DF- Guilen DF- Ingwe -1 DF- Duilin MF- Egalmoth MF- Finarfin MF- Nerdanel 11 FW- Mahal FW- Finwe FW- Miriel 11 UMBAR G- Pelendur 2 DF- Calimehtar -1 DF- Ulrad DF- Brodda -1 DF- Folcred MF- Angamaite 5 MF- Sangahyando MF- Fastred 3 FW- Beruthiel 8 FW- Nazgul #9 3 FW- Castamir 4 VALIMAR G- Ungolient 1 DF- Ulmo DF- Alatar DF- Pallando -1 DF- Radagast MF- Arien MF- Orome -1 MF- Tilion 3 MF- Earendil 8 FW- Tulkas -1 FW- Eonwe 4 TOL-IN-GAURHOTH G- Drauglin 5 DF- Hookbill 4 DF- Gwathagor 4 DF- Cailin 4 MF- Lhuna 0 MF- Thuringwethil 1 MF- Eomer 0 MF- the phantom 4 FW- Formendacil 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Overall Fantasy Points After Round 3
1. Gwathagor- 80 + 47 = 127
2. McCaber- 63 +43 = 106 3. Skip- 63 + 35 = 98 4. Eomer- 60 +36 = 96 5. Lhuna- 64 + 30 = 94 6. Cailín- 53 +39 = 92 7. Anguirel- 65 + 26 = 91 8. Nogrod- 49 + 37 = 86 9. Elmo- 52 + 25 = 77 Formendacil- 51 +26 = 77 Nilp- 44 + 33 = 77 I hope you tp check these but I think they ought to be about right. (the latter number is the points gotten on the third round) Quite a nice lead Gwath! But pay heed also how even it is after Gwath! And the three last players are at exactly the same points!
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If I may come with a suggestion ahead of the knockout stages, I'd like to propose the added feature of choosing a captain for our team ahead of each round of play. The captain of each team will then have his score multiplyed by two, which will be added to the team's total (fex. the cap. scores a goal and an assist, gets 8 points *2=16; or he gets himself sent off and acores -3*2=-6)
This feature is present in fex. the official EPL fantasy league, and could IMO spice things up a little and perhaps give us a chance to catch Gwarth (or lose even more ground).
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Not a bad idea as such Skip.
But we might also try to look out for the unexpectable! I mean if everyone just tries to find the point-leaders the game is a bit stupid as anyone can spot those ones. So home yourself a daring tactics and see whether it pays off or not... Catching Gwath means that you must choose differently and gamble and win... I'm going to go the risky way anyway (well, there's not too many beauties or beasts left to choose in teams that will probably advance to the later stages... ). But I'm slightly for the ruling about the captain - even if I'm afraid many people will choose the same ones which just keeps the situation as it is and makes the people go for the same foreseen names in the drafts - and those not actively updating their teams will be on shorthand on this as they have will not make the choice (which in the end is their own problem to be sure). Daring! That's what we need to get Gwath, I say!
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Okay. Sorry about the double-post in this occasion...
The problem with the captains is that their value becomes too important. So everyone tries to find the point-leader captain and then all of this narrows down to which individual captain one has chosen. Under that pressure people tend to make similar choices (the point leaders) and all this we have been doing for a couple of weeks degrades to the quesswork of whether Ar Pharazon, Hurin or The Witch King will outscore one another... That's the problem there. There are good things in it as well - like giving us others a chance to reach Gwath... But somehow I still think we others trailing him should rather go for the unexpectable and try to beat him with that. Well, it's up to the phantom to decide.
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Okay. My team seems to have three obsolete players now.
DF- Nessa (Taniquetil) DF- Yavanna (Taniquetil) FW- Smaug (Erebor) I need to get replacements for them. It's hard if we only have six changes available for the end of the tournament. My reason tells me to quit my policies of sticking into beauties and the beasts but I will go for it anyway - and the only way to make a difference is to guess differently than you others. So here are my bets then... --Nessa (Taniquetil) ++ Luthien (Doriath) Doriath's chances of getting to the next round after a play-off match with Armenelos are scarce indeed but here I will put my faith for a miracle. I may have to change this defender-post later but then I will do it if I can afford it. Anyway Luthien has always been one of my favourites and even if her tally looks pretty poor right now I'll just trust that she and her team will rise to the occasion. -- Yavanna (Taniquetil) ++ Balrog #4 (Angband) Another hard choice but Angband should beat Fornost giving Balrog #4 at least two games to play - and Hithlum / Mirkwood are not too scary opponents so that might be a good change indeed - not that Mordor defenders would be point-automats - looking how much there has been scoring against them... but maybe staying alive for a round or two. -- Smaug (Erebor) ++ Miriel (Tuna) I hate to see Smaug go but I've no chance here. I do owe it to the Tuna team that I once trusted them for real. I mean at the last round I was about to recruit both Miriel and Nerdanel to my team and they made 22 points together at that round! The chances of Tuna getting forwards from the game against Nargothrond are slight indeed but as you others will play for Nargothrond to win I will try my luck with this choice. I probably should also change Scatha as Mirkwood team are clear underdogs in the game against Hithlum but I will not waste one of my precious changes there before the game - a miracle could happen there as well... - and there are no beast or beauties in the Hithlum team... Beasts and Beauties (Nog) G- Huan (Formenos) DF- Tar Telperien (Armenelos) DF- Cailín (Tol-In-Gaurhoth) DF- Luthien (Doriath DF - Balrog #4 (Angband) MF- Idril (Gondolin) MF- Aredhel (Formenos) MF- Glaurung (Nargothrond) FW- Ancalagon (Angband) FW - Miriel (Tuna) FW- Scatha (Mirkwood)
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What is clear with this feature is that it's easier to gain or lose points quickly.
But what you are saying holds a lot of merit too. Having played fantasy football at premierleague.com several years now I know from experience that if one player starts to dominate the scoring it may come to a point that you just can't afford to take any chances with the selection, leaving everyone with the same captain which is kind of boring. It was like that with Cristiano Ronaldo this past season and it was like that with Thierry Henry too a few years back. That said, I still favour the idea, as I don't believe there is one obvious star who constantly performs better than everyone else and is expected to continue doing som as was the case with Henry and Ronaldo irl. I haven't added up any total points leaders (why we should!) but I've got the impression there are many players who've racked up good scores so far, making it a challenging task picking the right captain. But it is indeed The Phantom's decision.
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For now, you are allowed six trades before the playoffs begin. Remember, no more than four players from one team. The games are- Rivendell vs Valimar Tol-In-Gaurhoth vs Mordor Formenos vs Amon Rhud Nargothrond vs Tuna Gondolin vs Umbar Armenelos vs Doriath Hithlum vs Mirkwood Angband vs Fornost And just fyi, the group winners will be playing at home in the first round.
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All right- points for group predictions....
Eomer- 18 Form- 16 Ang- 14 Nilp- 14 Nog- 14 McCaber- 14 Gwath- 13 Lhuna- 11 Skip- 11 Elmo- 10 Cailin- 9 5 of 11 correctly called Group A. 1 of 11 had Group B. (Cailin) 6 of 11 had Group C. No one had Group D. (no one had Umbar advancing) 2 of 11 had Group E. (Skip & Ang) No one had Group F. (everyone besides Gwath had Taniquetil advancing) 2 of 11 had Group G. (Eomer & Nilp) 9 of 11 had Group H. (The two that didn't just had the winners reversed.) 10 of 11 called Rivendell to win Group A. 6 of 11 had TIG winning Group B. 7 of 11 had Formenos in Group C. 5 of 11 had Nargothrond in Group D. 9 of 11 had Gondolin in Group E. 5 of 11 had Armenelos in Group F. 3 of 11 had Hithlum in Group G. 9 of 11 had Angband in Group H.
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Bwa ha ha. Domination abounds. Looks like those couple of trades really did the trick.
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It's a marathon, not a sprint.
More predictions coming soon.
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Eomer's predictions
Rivendell defeat Valimar.
Tol-in-Gaurhoth defeat Mordor. Formenos defeat Amon Rhud. Nargothrond defeat Tuna. Gondolin defeat Umbar. Armenelos defeat Doriath. Hithlum defeat Mirkwood. Angband defeat Fornost. Safe predictions, yes, but I feel it's often wise to play the percentage game.
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Player transfers
- Este, Aule, Arien and Tulkas.
+ Bregor, Turgon, Idril and Ancalagon So my team is now: G - Elrond (Rivendell) DF - Bregor (Nargothrond) DF - Turgon (Gondolin) DF - Cailin (T-I-G) DF - Celeborn (Rivendell) MF - Idril (Gondolin) MF - Melkor (Angband) MF - the phantom (T-I-G) FW - Feanor (Formenos) FW - Gothmog (Angband) FW - Ancalagon (Angband)
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Well, first I have to get rid of my deadweight.
- Mandos; Aule; Gollum; Tom Bombadil Replacements: Despite Nogrod's wise words to the contrary I will do the obvious and sign Formenos lynchpin Feanor. On his current form, no one can stop him but himself. Huan the hound will replace Mandos. The latter is obviously better at keeping souls from getting out of his domain, than preventing balls from entering it. Caranthir the Dark will also enter my team. As far as I'm aware no defender has scored yet in the Cup which is remarkable. Here's hoping aggressive Caranthir will be the first. Finally Salgant of Gondolin will round out the team. I belive his corpulence might come in handy blocking shots to help his team keeping cleen sheets. Updated team: Shadwell Army G- Huan (Formenos) DF- Salgant (Gondolin) DF- Ulmo (Valimar) DF- Caranthir (Formenos) DF - Celeborn (Rivendell) MF- Melkor (Angband) MF- Eärendil (Valimar) MF- The Phantom (T-I-G) FW - The Witch King (Mordor) FW- Turin (Hithlum) FW- Feanor (Formenos) Predictions: Valimar to defeat Rivendell (The divine skill of the Ainur will eventually prove too much for the strong Rivendell defence) Tol-in-Gaurhoth to defeat Mordor. (Sauron playing for T-i-G instead of Mordor will tip the scale in favour of the home team) Formenos to defeat Amon Rhud. (Amon Rhud have done extremely well to come this far. Formenos are too strong though.) Nargothrond to defeat Tuna. (Orodreth is not dependable in goal and would probably rather have liked to play for the home team as well. Glaurung will roast him.) Gondolin to defeat Umbar. (Gondolin will prevail despite the flair of Queen Beruthiel) Doriath to defeat Armenelos (Armenelos have done extremly well thus far but I'm hoping the Girdle of Melian will hold, and Doriath to create un upset. It might go to penalties though). Hithlum to defeat Mirkwood. (Turin, Hurin and co are too good for the unorganized Mirkwood defence) Angband to defeat Fornost. (The might of Melkor and the Balrogs is too much for the rangers without their captain Aragorn)
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Okay. Here's my predictions for the first play-off round.
Rivendell beats Valimar Rivendell has been one of the most consistent teams in the tournament and their defence is solid as a rock. Valimar's game has not convinced me and they will lose the game. Tol-in-Gaurhoth beats Mordor (in extra time or in a penalty shoot-out) This will be a tough one and the Mordor team will finally test the skills of T-I-G. T-I-G has had an easy tournamet this far and they will have hard times with Mordor's brilliant and tough offence. But as it is the T-I-G it will finally go through... Formenos beats Amon Rhud Amon Rhűd just doesn't stand a chance here. Formenos is far superior team in every field of the game and takes an easy win if they don't come to the game too self-assuredly. Nargothrond will be beaten by Tuna A wise predicter would not put all his eggs to a same basket and as I have chosen a Tuna player to my squad I'd be sensible to go here for a Nargothrond victory. But I'm going for the jackpot. So it's time for the next giants to drop out of the games. Nerdanel, Miriel and Finwë will outscore Gwindor and Finrod. Plain and simple. Gondolin beats Umbar Umbarians have already exceeded the limits of their capabilities and have no chance against one of my favourites to win the whole tournament. Gondolin is just too tough a team for Umbar to beat. Armenelos loses to Doriath Another risky prediction. But Melian's girdle will hold against the waves of Numenorian attacks and Mablung & Beleg rise to the occasion. It will be tight game though and may go to extra-time or even penalties. Actually I believe it to be otherwise but who cares... Hithlum is beaten by Mirkwood It will not happen but I'm being consistent here and going for the surprise and the jackpot once again. Thranduil, Legolas and Scatha will outscore Turin, Hurin and Fingon. Lots of goals in this game - might go to overtime... Angband beats Fornost One of the easy ones here. Fornost has done well to come this far but now they meet some real teams that actually play football and their time is out.
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-- Ulmo (Valimar) ++ Celebrimbor (Formenos) -- Belegund (Nargothrond) ++ Eol (Gondolin) G- Melian (Doriath) DF- Tar Atanamri (Armenelos) DF- Gandalf (Rivendell) DF- Celebrimbor (Formenos) MF- Melkor (Angband) MF- the phantom (Tol-in-Gaurhoth) MF- Hurin (Hithlum) MF- Eol (Gondolin) FW- Gothmog (Angband) FW- Ecthelion (Gondolin) FW- Maedhros (Formenos) Picks: Rivendell over Valimar T-I-G over Morder Formenos over Amon Rudh Nargothrond over Tuna Gondolin over Umbar Armenelos over Doriath Hithlum over Mirkwood Angband over Fornost
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You have 48 hours to make your predictions and trades. Tomorrow morning I will send pms to people who I haven't heard from yet.
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Predictions
Rivendell vs Valimar = Rivendell TIG vs Mordor = TIG Formenos vs Amon Rhud = Formenos Nargothrond vs Tuna = Tuna Gondolin vs Umbar = Gondolin Armenelos vs Doriath = Armenelos Hithlum vs Mirkwood = Hithlum Angband vs Fornost = Fornost Trades --Melkor ++Nerdanel (Tuna) --Ar-Adunakhor ++Boromir II (Rivendell) --Eomer ++Hurin (Hithlum) Updated Team G- Elrond (Rivendell) DF- Celebrimbor (Formenos) DF- Tar-Atanamir (Armenelos) DF- Gandalf (Rivendell) MF- the phantom (TIG) MF- Boromir II (Rivendell) MF- Nerdanel (Tuna) MF- Aredhel (Formenos) MF- Eol (Gondolin) MF- Hurin (Hithlum) FW- Maeglin (Gondolin)
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07-24-2008, 07:00 AM | #109 |
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Predictions:
Rivendell < Valimar Tol-in-Gaurhoth > Mordor Formenos >>> Amon Rhűd Nargothrond > Túna Gondolin >>> Umbar Armenelos > Doriath Hithlum >>> Mirkwood Angband >>> Fornost EDIT: My team already had the Round of 16 in mind ( ), so no need to change anything.
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07-24-2008, 11:07 AM | #110 |
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Cailín's predictions
Rivendell over Valimar
Tol-in-Gaurhoth over Mordor Formenos over Amon Rhűd Túna over Nargothrond Gondolin over Umbar Doriath over Armenelos Mirkwood over Hithlum Angband over Fornost And the team: Lose: Old Man Willow, Vana, Yavanna, Treebeard, Bilbo, Witch-King Gain: Tuor, Grimbeorn, Elenwe, Lhuna, Balrog 4, Maedhros G - Tuor (Gondolin) DF - Elenwe (Tuna) DF - Luthien (Doriath) DF - Balrog 4 (Angband) MF - Eomer of the Rohirrim (T-i-G) MF - Lhuna (T-i-G) MF - Aredhel (Formenos) MF - Aragorn (Rivendell) MF - Boromir II (Rivendell) MF - Grimbeorn (Mirkwood) FW - Maedhros (Formenos) |
07-24-2008, 12:15 PM | #111 |
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Here are the standings heading into the playoffs. Gwath has done awfully well thus far, but if anyone happens to hit on their pre-tournament predictions (top goal scorer, assister, fantasy point scorer, overall winner) then there is still a chance to even the score as all of those are worth ten points each.
The first game of the playoffs will be posted in about 21 hours. Best of luck to everyone. If you haven't made predictions are trades yet, hurry it up! 1. Gwath- 140 2. McCaber- 120 3. Eomer- 114 4. Skip- 109 5. Lhuna- 105 -- Ang- 105 7. Cailín- 101 8. Nog- 100 9. Form- 93 10. Nilp- 91 11. Elmo- 87
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07-24-2008, 04:31 PM | #112 |
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First things first... which players have to be culled...
Hmm... Unless I'm missing something, I can't find any. My team remains as was. G- Elros DF- Lúthien DF- Gandalf DF- Hookbill the Goomba DF- Balrog #2 MF- Amrod MF- Ar-Adunakhor MF- Aragorn II FW- Formendacil FW- Gwindor FW- Glorfindel Now, then, to predictions... Rivendell will defeat Valimar Tol-in-Gaurhoth will defeat Mordor Formenos will defeat Amon Rudh Nargothrond will defeat Túna Gondolin will tie Umbar Armenelos will defeat Doriath Mirkwood will defeat Hithlum Angband will defeat Fornost
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Um . . .
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07-24-2008, 10:11 PM | #114 |
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Then I append to that that Umbar will break the tie. But they will tie.
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07-25-2008, 12:22 AM | #115 |
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I see . . . though you could have said that earlier.
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07-27-2008, 09:17 AM | #116 |
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Fantasy points from the first play-off round.
AMON RHUD
G- Ebor 2 DF- Sagroth DF- Forweg DF- Forhend -1 MF- Avranc MF- Ragnir MF- Asgon -1 MF- Gethron MF- Grithnir -1 MF- Algund FW- Androg ANGBAND G- Carcharoth 5 DF- Balrog #2 4 DF- Uldor 4 DF- Balrog #3 3 DF- Balrog #4 4 MF- Balrog #5 1 MF- Balrog #6 1 MF- Ulfast 0 MF- Melkor 1 FW- Gothmog 7 FW- Ancalagon 7 ARMENELOS G- Elros 5 DF- Tar Atanamir 3 DF- Tar Ciryatan 4 DF- Tar-Telperien 7 MF- Ar Zimrathan 1 MF- Tar Calmacil 0 MF- Ar Adunakhor 4 MF- Ar Gimilzor 6 FW- Tar Ancalimon 3 FW- Tar Minastir 4 FW- Ar Pharazon 4 DORIATH G- Melian 1 DF- Elured DF- Luthien DF- Elurin DF- Saeros -1 MF- Nellas MF- Daeron MF- Dior MF- Elwe -1 FW- Mablung -1 FW- Beleg FORMENOS G- Huan 4 DF- Celegorm 4 DF- Caranthir 4 DF- Curufin 4 DF- Celebrimbor 4 MF- Amrod 3 MF- Amras 1 MF- Maglor 6 MF- Aredhel 6 FW- Maedhros 7 FW- Feanor 7 FORNOST G- Aragost 2 DF- Aravir DF- Argonui DF- Arador DF- Amlaith -1 MF- Aranuir MF- Arahad -1 MF- Aranarth MF- Arassuil -1 FW- Arahael FW- Arathorn GONDOLIN G- Tuor 3 DF- Salgant 2 DF- Galdor 2 DF- Meleth 2 DF- Turgon 2 MF- Rog -1 MF- Idril 3 MF- Penlod MF- Eol 4 FW- Ecthelion 7 FW- Maeglin 7 HITHLUM G- Huor 3 DF- Galdor 2 DF- Marach 2 DF- Gundor 1 DF- Hador 2 MF- Angrod 3 MF- Aegnor MF- Fingon 8 MF- Hurin 8 FW- Fingolfin 4 FW- Turin 7 MIRKWOOD G- Oropher 2 DF- Lagduf DF- Galion -1 DF- Muzgash -1 DF- Gorbag MF- Nazgul #8 -1 MF- Grishnakh 3 MF- Grimbeorn -1 FW- Thranduil FW- Legolas FW- Scatha 4 MORDOR G- Shelob 1 DF- Nazgul #7 DF- Shagrat -1 DF- Gothmog II DF- Nazgul #6 -1 MF- Nazgul #5 MF- Nazgul #4 -1 MF- Nazgul #3 MF- The Mouth 8 FW- Khamul 3 FW- The Witch King 4 NARGOTHROND G- Beor 2 DF- Bregolas DF- Bregor -1 DF- Belegund DF- Gelmir MF- Baragund MF- Barahir -1 MF- Glaurung 8 MF- Finrod 8 MF- Beren FW-Gwindor RIVENDELL G- Elrond 4 DF- Gildor 2 DF- Celeborn 2 DF- Erestor 1 DF- Gandalf 2 MF- Valandil MF- Elladan -1 MF- Elrohir MF- Aragorn 3 MF- Boromir II FW- Glorfindel 4 TUNA G- Orodreth DF- Elenwe DF- Guilen DF- Ingwe DF- Duilin -1 MF- Egalmoth MF- Finarfin MF- Nerdanel 3 FW- Mahtan 3 FW- Finwe 7 FW- Miriel 8 UMBAR G- Pelendur 1 DF- Calimehtar DF- Ulrad DF- Brodda -1 DF- Folcred MF- Angamaite -1 MF- Sangahyando MF- Fastred FW- Beruthiel 3 FW- Nazgul #9 -1 FW- Castamir 4 VALIMAR G- Ungolient 3 DF- Ulmo 2 DF- Alatar 1 DF- Pallando 2 DF- Radagast 2 MF- Arien -1 MF- Orome MF- Tilion MF- Earendil 3 FW- Tulkas FW- Eonwe 4 TOL-IN-GAURHOTH G- Drauglin 1 DF- Hookbill -1 DF- Gwathagor DF- Cailin 3 MF- Lhuna MF- Thuringwethil 3 MF- Eomer -1 MF- the phantom3 FW- Formendacil 4 FW- Nogrod 3 FW- Sauron 4
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07-27-2008, 06:40 PM | #117 |
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When do we find out the match-ups for the next round?
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07-27-2008, 08:12 PM | #118 |
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Quarterfinals-
Rivendell vs Tol-In-Gaurhoth Formenos vs Tuna Armenelos vs Gondolin Angband vs Hithlum Go ahead and make trades if you wish, so long as you state clearly who is leaving and who is replacing them. Make predictions as well for bonus points. Since there were eight points up for grabs in the first round I have decided that there should be eight bonus points again. So, every match is worth two points. In about 12 hours I will count up fantasy points and release new standings, unless Nogrod happens to be available before then and has the urge to do it himself. You have 36 hours to change your fantasy rosters and make predictions. Good luck.
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07-28-2008, 12:00 AM | #119 |
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Predictions
Rivendell beats TIG Formenos beats Tuna Gondolin beats Armenelos Angband beats Hithlum Trades and Switch to 4-3-3 Formation --Tar-Atanamir ++Gildor (Rivendell) --the phantom ++Balrog #2 (Angband) --Nerdanel ++Ancalagon (Angband) --Hurin ++Feanor (Formenos) G- Elrond (Rivendell) DF- Celebrimbor (Formenos) DF- Gandalf (Rivendell) DF- Gildor (Rivendell) DF- Balrog #2 (Angband) MF- Boromir II (Rivendell) MF- Aredhel (Formenos) MF- Eol (Gondolin) FW- Ancalagon (Angband) FW- Feanor (Formenos) FW- Maeglin (Gondolin
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07-28-2008, 03:07 AM | #120 |
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There seems to be three obsolete players again in my team.
DF- Luthien (Doriath) MF- Glaurung (Nargothrond) FW- Scatha (Mirkwood) Sticking with policies seems to be a bit challenging and probably not leading into the exact direction I'd wish but I'm not giving up just yet... so here it comes. -- Luthien (Doriath) ++ Elenwë (Túna) Having two Formenos and two Túna players in the roster isn't the brightest idea but let's see... well at least some survive to the next round. -- Glaurung (Nargothrond) ++ Melkor (Angband) It's sad to let Glaurung go. It has given me a lot of points in this tournament. I wavered a bit between Nerdanel and Melkor as I would have loved to see Nerdanel back in my team, but betting so heavily on Túna winning over Formenos felt like a bit idiotic. And after all as the Hithlum team will not be able to provide me a single player it's better they drop out asap. and thence I will be backing the Angband team to take a full advantage of that... -- Scatha (Mirkwood) ++ Sauron (Tol-In-Gaurhoth) As I thought the last round, this change was about to come. As Rivendell team is another one that won't help me at all being just fair elves, wizards and men - and all male - I will love to see them drop from the tournament and will go betting on behalf of T-I-G -team. Beasts and Beauties (Nog) G- Huan (Formenos) DF- Tar Telperien (Armenelos) DF- Cailín (Tol-In-Gaurhoth) DF- Elenwë (Túna) DF- Balrog #4 (Angband) MF- Idril (Gondolin) MF- Aredhel (Formenos) MF- Melkor (Angband) FW- Ancalagon (Angband) FW- Miriel (Tuna) FW- Sauron (Tol-In-Gaurhoth) And the predictions then... Rivendell gets beaten by Tol-In-Gaurhoth The last match showed that the famous Rivendell defence can be broken and that's just where T-I-G will hit the hardest plain outscoring the Imladris-sissies... Formenos will lose it to Túna It's clear all the reasons speak for Formenos to win but I'll stick to Túna having now found the fighting spirit and led by Miriel they should fly forwards from this tight match to meet T-I-G in the semifinals. Armenelos will be brought down by Gondolin Armenelos defence has been rock solid and they have pretty intimidating offence as well but they have been playing a bit easier opponents thus far (Taniquetil turned out to be just paperback heroes) and will be tested only now. Gondolin will make it to the finals so they need to win this one. Angband beats Hithlum Hithlum is a great team but even the greatest find their superiors one day. And this is the day for Hithlum. Old rivals from Angband will do it once again and will march towards Gondolin for the semifinals.
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