So here we are, one week left in the season and the playoff picture looks to be just about set for the Zeta Conference. We have a couple of new teams that made it in and a some mainstays that fell a little short. All in all, good job to everyone. Here are the likely standing heading into the post season.
1. Berlin. Really good team through and through. They were tough when I first had the pleasure of being trounced by them in AAA and they haven't lost anything since then. No weaknesses to speak of and every aspect of their team gets an A grade in my book, from the players to the GMs and tactics. Going to be a very tough team to contend with, probably will be leaving us for the WPL next season... thank god
2. Sydney. Apply named team the Sea Dragons are. They've gone about grabbing teams by the balls and yelling Sea Dragon all season long without the use of the pinky finger. They get to keep the second seed in the playoffs if the can take care of the Bull Dogs in their season finale, if not they lose the tie breaker to the Flying Foxes by way of their regular season match up outcome. The Bull Dogs are no joke but I see Sydney getting in one final sack grab before the playoffs start.
Originally posted by Anonymous
Daniel: "SEA DRAGON!"
David: "Ahh, fuck you!"
3. Samoa. I didn't know foxes could fly but these aerobatic mammals have a potent air attack led by a Wombat... I also didn't know Wombats and Foxes were buddies. It's on the ground where they are most deadly though. Two rushers that are going to finish the season with close to 2k yards and nearly 50 TDs each. Are you fucking shitting me?
4. College Town. Ah, the Feebs. How will we fair in the playoffs? Will we manage to fumble our way through a few rounds while trying not to magnify our already considerable brain damage by getting our heads smashed through our make shift cardboard box helmets? I have no idea tbh, but the road looks tougher than goat jerky. If we mange to get to the second round we'll be facing the winner of the 1-8 match up. That means the Red Stars could be waiting for us with some big billy clubs if we manage to avoid the major brain bashing that the Knightmares have in store for us.
5. Christchurch. Another team I'm familiar with from AAA. They have one of the most intimidating team names in the game. Christchurch Knightmares, jeez... just saying that makes a little piss dribble down my leg. The team it's self isn't exactly as welcoming as a house of god either. Romo is the most prolific passer in O-Pro. The guy scores more than Tiger Woods, not to mention he's backed by a great defense and a stout running game. These guys could catch fire and go deep into the playoffs, if not all the way. They also have a very tough road ahead of them, maybe a little luck and a big dose of game planning are necessary but they're definitely capable. I've seen them do it before.
This is where it gets a little interesting. As far as the as the playoff standing go it's probably going to come down to some of the less often used tie breaker scenarios, pending any upsets last three playoff spots are going to teams who are about to finish the season 9-7. Sumatra (8-7) should be able to handle their season finale against Samoa while Brisbane (9-6) has their hands full with the Sea Dragons and Port Morsby (9-6) faces the daunting task of trying to take down Berlin if they want to secure the 6 seed for themselves. Sumatra has beaten the Bull Dogs but lost to the Scallywags and Port Moresby beat the Sumatra but lost to Brisbane. Unless a upset happens in the last week it comes down to points scored against, unless I'm wrong. I haven't checked the tie breaker rules in a while tbh.
6. Sumatra. It's interesting to note that they haven't been blown out all season. Every one of their losses has been by less than three scores and they have only given up more than 30 points on four occasions. To date teams have only scored 304 points against them on the season, which could be the deciding factor when playoff seeding is finalized due to the fact that they have a win against the Bull Dogs and a loss against the Scallywags.
7. Brisbane. A upset over the Sea Dragons could end any question as to where the last three playoff teams will end up but it's a tall order. As of now the Bull Dogs have given up 298 points to opponents on the season, slightly less than the Sea Hawks but they have a considerably tougher game before the playoff seeding is decided. I'm going to go out on a limb and say they end the season with around 10 or 15 more points scored on them than Sumatra, being the tie breaker between the three teams that leap frogs Sumatra to the 6th spot in the last week. and puts Brisbane in the 7th spot.
8. Port Morseby. I have to hand it to the Scallywags. After starting the season with a brutal schedule and a 0-5 start they have won 9 of their last 10 and claimed a spot in the post season. They've given up 326 point on the season and are behind the eight ball in the race for the 6th spot, having to face Berlin in the final week doesn't bode well for their chances of finishing ahead of the other two teams in points scored against as a means to secure the top remaining spot. Having lost to Brisbane if they aren't able to get a upset or stuff Berlin's offense and finish ahead of Sumatra in the points against category they are relegated to the 8th spot.
1. Berlin. Really good team through and through. They were tough when I first had the pleasure of being trounced by them in AAA and they haven't lost anything since then. No weaknesses to speak of and every aspect of their team gets an A grade in my book, from the players to the GMs and tactics. Going to be a very tough team to contend with, probably will be leaving us for the WPL next season... thank god
2. Sydney. Apply named team the Sea Dragons are. They've gone about grabbing teams by the balls and yelling Sea Dragon all season long without the use of the pinky finger. They get to keep the second seed in the playoffs if the can take care of the Bull Dogs in their season finale, if not they lose the tie breaker to the Flying Foxes by way of their regular season match up outcome. The Bull Dogs are no joke but I see Sydney getting in one final sack grab before the playoffs start.
Originally posted by Anonymous
Daniel: "SEA DRAGON!"
David: "Ahh, fuck you!"
3. Samoa. I didn't know foxes could fly but these aerobatic mammals have a potent air attack led by a Wombat... I also didn't know Wombats and Foxes were buddies. It's on the ground where they are most deadly though. Two rushers that are going to finish the season with close to 2k yards and nearly 50 TDs each. Are you fucking shitting me?
4. College Town. Ah, the Feebs. How will we fair in the playoffs? Will we manage to fumble our way through a few rounds while trying not to magnify our already considerable brain damage by getting our heads smashed through our make shift cardboard box helmets? I have no idea tbh, but the road looks tougher than goat jerky. If we mange to get to the second round we'll be facing the winner of the 1-8 match up. That means the Red Stars could be waiting for us with some big billy clubs if we manage to avoid the major brain bashing that the Knightmares have in store for us.
5. Christchurch. Another team I'm familiar with from AAA. They have one of the most intimidating team names in the game. Christchurch Knightmares, jeez... just saying that makes a little piss dribble down my leg. The team it's self isn't exactly as welcoming as a house of god either. Romo is the most prolific passer in O-Pro. The guy scores more than Tiger Woods, not to mention he's backed by a great defense and a stout running game. These guys could catch fire and go deep into the playoffs, if not all the way. They also have a very tough road ahead of them, maybe a little luck and a big dose of game planning are necessary but they're definitely capable. I've seen them do it before.
This is where it gets a little interesting. As far as the as the playoff standing go it's probably going to come down to some of the less often used tie breaker scenarios, pending any upsets last three playoff spots are going to teams who are about to finish the season 9-7. Sumatra (8-7) should be able to handle their season finale against Samoa while Brisbane (9-6) has their hands full with the Sea Dragons and Port Morsby (9-6) faces the daunting task of trying to take down Berlin if they want to secure the 6 seed for themselves. Sumatra has beaten the Bull Dogs but lost to the Scallywags and Port Moresby beat the Sumatra but lost to Brisbane. Unless a upset happens in the last week it comes down to points scored against, unless I'm wrong. I haven't checked the tie breaker rules in a while tbh.
6. Sumatra. It's interesting to note that they haven't been blown out all season. Every one of their losses has been by less than three scores and they have only given up more than 30 points on four occasions. To date teams have only scored 304 points against them on the season, which could be the deciding factor when playoff seeding is finalized due to the fact that they have a win against the Bull Dogs and a loss against the Scallywags.
7. Brisbane. A upset over the Sea Dragons could end any question as to where the last three playoff teams will end up but it's a tall order. As of now the Bull Dogs have given up 298 points to opponents on the season, slightly less than the Sea Hawks but they have a considerably tougher game before the playoff seeding is decided. I'm going to go out on a limb and say they end the season with around 10 or 15 more points scored on them than Sumatra, being the tie breaker between the three teams that leap frogs Sumatra to the 6th spot in the last week. and puts Brisbane in the 7th spot.
8. Port Morseby. I have to hand it to the Scallywags. After starting the season with a brutal schedule and a 0-5 start they have won 9 of their last 10 and claimed a spot in the post season. They've given up 326 point on the season and are behind the eight ball in the race for the 6th spot, having to face Berlin in the final week doesn't bode well for their chances of finishing ahead of the other two teams in points scored against as a means to secure the top remaining spot. Having lost to Brisbane if they aren't able to get a upset or stuff Berlin's offense and finish ahead of Sumatra in the points against category they are relegated to the 8th spot.
