Semi-Finals and So Much More! (Not Actually That Much More)

Usually at some point towards the end of semester, I get bored and write a blog when Phang can’t.  This semester, Phang can probably still write one but I’m that bored.  This is what my life has come to. 

This week in Townsville Ultimate Disc leaves us with four teams battling it out for the 2 spots in the Grand Final next week!  Let’s check out the two matches.

Game 1 – Robust Fawn vs Firetrucking Red Team

After what can be described as a couple of years of ‘mediocrity’, it’s good to see the Fawn finally putting the pieces together and playing some great disc.  Seemingly floating under the radar all semester has paid dividends, with lethal speed combo Christian and Kramer running circles around the opposition.  For those of you playing at home, contrary to popular belief Kramer’s first name is not Kramer; it’s Michael.  I know, weird.  Along with Zane Quinn (inaugural Quinn’s Strike Back captain) and a lineup that know each other’s games inside out, it’s no wonder they’ve made it this far.

Firetrucking Red Team are a completely different prospect.  This team is a bit of a mixed bag.  You’ve got some of Mattie Hamilton’s usual suspects from the ‘Mitey Discs’ days, some really tall timber in the girls and then of course go-go-gadget arms himself, Rob Dehollander.  This team seems to have hit form at exactly the right time, with everyone on the team playing some great ultimate.  I can tell you from playing this team, they will be very tough to beat.

Prediction: this game could go down to the wire, both teams have a very real chance.  I think the 90 minute time cap could come in to effect here, with one of these teams taking the victory by 1.  My money is on Red, Rob Dehollander knows how to get it done.  Throws a sick hammer too.

Game 2 – Pinky and the Brain vs Ducks Tie Together

Pinky and the Brain have been just about unstoppable this semester.  Excluding the two hiccups during the season, they haven’t really looked like losing.  Even with the Huck Buddies playing the game of their lives last week, Pink still held it together and got the win.  This team has some serious ability in their line-up, they can have 7 on the field but still have a couple of quality handlers/receivers on the bench.  It’s almost unfair!  The challenge for Pinky is whether they can live up to the hype and keep their run going, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

Ducks Tie Together have had an interesting season.  Finny typically leads from the front, playing “GIVE ME THE DISC, I REALLY WANT THE DISC” ultimate.  This season you could say they have been a bit unnoticed, only losing the two games during the regular season.  A shock loss in round 1 of the finals made their run a bit tougher, but they still find themselves here in the finals.  Again, some quality players on this team and there’s no reason why they can’t take down Pinky.  Well, none I can think of at least. Pinky are pretty good.  Ok, maybe there are a couple of reasons.

Prediction: Pinky were my favourites to win from Day 1. This team almost makes the ‘too good’ category.  They’ve shown this throughout the semester.  Can the Ducks take them down?  It’s not impossible, but it’ll be a pretty big upset.  I have my ‘I Love Rob Davies’ sign ready to go. Pinky to win this one 13-7.

Best of the Rest

All the other games are a great opportunity to settle any score that might have arisen during the semester.  Some quick predictions:

GSE vs Huck Buddies: Phipps is a legend. HB win.

Phantasm vs #YOLO: Phil vs Mansauce. Lolasaurus. Phantasm win.

Dream Team vs Pancakes: Weise likes Pancakes.  Fun – real winner.

#YOLO vs Pancakes: Dave Dehollander is still left handed. #YOLO win.

GSE vs Phantasm: Scott Adams, forever blowing bubbles. GSE win.

Dream Team vs Huck Buddies.  8 v 9. The Battle of Tottenham. James Weise vs James David. James to win.

The two semi-finals should be great to watch, so if you get a chance to definitely take it.  Nothing wrong with the occasional heckle or supportive comment.  Preferably heckle.  Actually, definitely heckle.  “Nice catch…..dickhead” – personal favourite.  Simple but effective.

Good luck to everyone playing!

*edit: Mansauce is a smelly pirate hooker.
*further edit: Mansauce smells like big foot's dick.