I awarded a first place vote with 10 points, 2nd with 9, and so on down the line. In the event of a tie an average of the two scores was awarded (ie. tie for 2nd results in an 8.5 for both). Seven teams participated this week.
Well, the preseason is finally over and we are all set for season 5. With the OPL growing stronger this year and the playing field leveling out, what better way to start than with giant cluster%$@# among the top 10. After hanging a 10 on Banzai's Pipeline in preseason play, West Scranton and Mean Machine muscled their way into a tie for second. Also, new comers Melbourne Thorny Devils impressed enough during the preseason to sneak into a tie for 10th to start the season. Again, the poll shows just how fierce the competition with the close rankings and an early season lose will mostly likely result in a drop from the top 10. Best of luck to all OPL teams!!
Preseason Top 10
1. Banzai Pipeline 'Nites 58 (5)
2. West Scranton Invaders 45 (1)
2. Mean Machine 45
4. Brantford Mustangs 42 (1)
4. Tonga Ikale Tahi 42
6. Brisbane Heat 40
7. Grinnell Pioneers 30
8. Vanuatu Kava Sharks 21
9. Brisbane Gods 15
10. Rawle Tech Titans 12
10. Melbourne Thorny Devils 12
Others Receiving Votes:
New England Burning Pride 8, Canberra Strike 7, East Coast Tide 5, Fiji Stingers 1
() denotes first places votes
Well, the preseason is finally over and we are all set for season 5. With the OPL growing stronger this year and the playing field leveling out, what better way to start than with giant cluster%$@# among the top 10. After hanging a 10 on Banzai's Pipeline in preseason play, West Scranton and Mean Machine muscled their way into a tie for second. Also, new comers Melbourne Thorny Devils impressed enough during the preseason to sneak into a tie for 10th to start the season. Again, the poll shows just how fierce the competition with the close rankings and an early season lose will mostly likely result in a drop from the top 10. Best of luck to all OPL teams!!
Preseason Top 10
1. Banzai Pipeline 'Nites 58 (5)
2. West Scranton Invaders 45 (1)
2. Mean Machine 45
4. Brantford Mustangs 42 (1)
4. Tonga Ikale Tahi 42
6. Brisbane Heat 40
7. Grinnell Pioneers 30
8. Vanuatu Kava Sharks 21
9. Brisbane Gods 15
10. Rawle Tech Titans 12
10. Melbourne Thorny Devils 12
Others Receiving Votes:
New England Burning Pride 8, Canberra Strike 7, East Coast Tide 5, Fiji Stingers 1
() denotes first places votes
