Warrior General Games

Ok....a lot of good games this week. I'm not sure how close all the games will be, but the matchups are really interesting.


Game of the Week #1....,Are the Destroyers really as good as their record?
Wake Island vs. Newcastle
This is the game that will give us a good reading on where the Destroyers are. I know where Newcastle is and they are still my favorite to win the conference. My feeling is that the Destroyers are a good team that will compete....for a while. I don't think they can stay with the Mino's though. The Destroyers did beat Tuvalu in a game that surprised me, but Newcastle is not Tuvalu. I think, yes again , that the Destroyers defense will not be able to slow down Newcastle enough to stay close in the second half. I see Newcastle pulling away in the second half to win comfortably...say by 4 TD's.


Game of the Week #2.....Can anybody slow down Osaka?
Osaka vs. Antarctica
The Buckeyes have been running roughshod over all comers so far this year....and looking very good doing it. The Seals have improved this year, but are they good enough to give the Buckeyes a tough game. Heck....I don't know! When I look at the teams I say yes, but after the beating they put on a very good Vanuatu team....I wonder. Either way, the Seals will strap it up and see if they can be the team to bring the Buckeyes back to earth. This game will determine if the Seals are a legitimate championship contender or firmly entrenched in the 2nd tier. I think the Seals will keep this game close, but come up a little short. I do think the Buckeye blowouts stop in this game. Buckeyes by 7.


Game of the Week #3.....I told you there were some good games!
Chillicothe vs USGD
This will be an important game to really see where USGD fits in the playoff picture. USGD took a beating against Osaka last week, but so has everybody else. This will slot USGD into where they fit with the rest of the conference playoff hopefuls. The Convicts have done a good job on Offense this year and I think that trend will continue. USGD is solid, but I don't think they will be able to score with Chillicothe. Convicts by 3 TD's.


Vanuatu vs Tonga:
The Volcano are better than Tonga on both sides of the ball and it will show up in this game early and late. Vanuatu wins this game easily. I don't think Tonga is ready to step up into the next tier yet. Volcano by lots.


SAFS vs. Gold Coast
Another interesting game. When I look at the teams, they are fairly close. A closer inspection leads me to believe that the SAFS are a little better on both sides of the ball though. If the Samurai are to pull this game out, they will need to win the turnover battle. I think the SAFS win this game a little easier than it would seem on initial glance. SAFS by 2 TD's.


Tuvalu vs. Hattrick
I don't see Hattrick being able to slow down the Matadors enough to win this game. I think the Matador's will start early and just keep piling the points up. Hattrick just does not match up in the trenches against Tuvalu. The Matadors win easily.


Somebody has to win these next two games....Relagation Bowl?

Sydney vs. Cairns
The Hammerhead can still put points up, but they can't stop anybody....except maybe the Drunk Fu. The Fire will get their first win for the season in this game. Cairns wins a shootout by 3 TD's.

Drunk Fu vs. Penrith City
Penrith will walk off with this win easily. Drunk Fu is setting up for the future....Penrith gets a well deserved walk over win. Outlaws by lots and lots.




My Rankings after week 4:


Top Contenders:
Newcastle
Osaka


Solid Contenders:
Vanuatu
Chilliothe
SAFS
Antarctica


Playoff Contenders:
Wake Island (this week will tell a lot)
Tuvalu
USGD


Best of the rest:
Gold Coast
Tonga
Hattrick


Looking to season 7:
Penrith
Cairns
Sydney
Drunk Fu

Originally posted by Maldinor
Ok....a lot of good games this week. I'm not sure how close all the games will be, but the matchups are really interesting.

Game of the Week #2.....Can anybody slow down Osaka?
Osaka vs. Antarctica
The Buckeyes have been running roughshod over all comers so far this year....and looking very good doing it. The Seals have improved this year, but are they good enough to give the Buckeyes a tough game. Heck....I don't know! When I look at the teams I say yes, but after the beating they put on a very good Vanuatu team....I wonder. Either way, the Seals will strap it up and see if they can be the team to bring the Buckeyes back to earth. This game will determine if the Seals are a legitimate championship contender or firmly entrenched in the 2nd tier. I think the Seals will keep this game close, but come up a little short. I do think the Buckeye blowouts stop in this game. Buckeyes by 7.



God I hope you are right we have not had a game that wasn't over by halftime since the expansion in season 4.

By the way I think the Buckeyes win by 3+ TDs because of coaching and gameplan but I am biased.

Originally posted by 5STAR
Originally posted by Maldinor

Ok....a lot of good games this week. I'm not sure how close all the games will be, but the matchups are really interesting.

Game of the Week #2.....Can anybody slow down Osaka?
Osaka vs. Antarctica
The Buckeyes have been running roughshod over all comers so far this year....and looking very good doing it. The Seals have improved this year, but are they good enough to give the Buckeyes a tough game. Heck....I don't know! When I look at the teams I say yes, but after the beating they put on a very good Vanuatu team....I wonder. Either way, the Seals will strap it up and see if they can be the team to bring the Buckeyes back to earth. This game will determine if the Seals are a legitimate championship contender or firmly entrenched in the 2nd tier. I think the Seals will keep this game close, but come up a little short. I do think the Buckeye blowouts stop in this game. Buckeyes by 7.



God I hope you are right we have not had a game that wasn't over by halftime since the expansion in season 4.

By the way I think the Buckeyes win by 3+ TDs because of coaching and gameplan but I am biased.



Well all the Seals use is the basic tactic settings anyway, so you might be right if you are going to use the Advanced AI instead of the basic AI. I just can't figure the Advanced AI stuff out to make it work for me. It makes my head hurt

I wouldn't say 3+ TD's is wrong until we prove it differently. The Buckeyes have been able to back it up so far.

Originally posted by Maldinor

Game of the Week #1....,Are the Destroyers really as good as their record?
Wake Island vs. Newcastle
This is the game that will give us a good reading on where the Destroyers are. I know where Newcastle is and they are still my favorite to win the conference. My feeling is that the Destroyers are a good team that will compete....for a while. I don't think they can stay with the Mino's though. The Destroyers did beat Tuvalu in a game that surprised me, but Newcastle is not Tuvalu. I think, yes again , that the Destroyers defense will not be able to slow down Newcastle enough to stay close in the second half. I see Newcastle pulling away in the second half to win comfortably...say by 4 TD's.


If we (Wake Island) can hold up in the second half, we might have a ball game on our hands. Unless of course Newcastle just comes out of the gate swinging and annihilates us in the first quarter. Either way, should be a good game.

Nice writeup Maldinor, I'm with you as I have no read on Wake yet. They sure have been playin' well. Guess we will find out something after their Minos game.

BTW good luck against Osaka, they aren't fun to play.

Originally posted by Nats Kule
Nice writeup Maldinor, I'm with you as I have no read on Wake yet. They sure have been playin' well. Guess we will find out something after their Minos game.

BTW good luck against Osaka, they aren't fun to play.

Thanks Nats....I think we will need some luck!

"SAFS vs. Gold Coast
Another interesting game. When I look at the teams, they are fairly close. A closer inspection leads me to believe that the SAFS are a little better on both sides of the ball though. If the Samurai are to pull this game out, they will need to win the turnover battle. I think the SAFS win this game a little easier than it would seem on initial glance. SAFS by 2 TD's."



...sorry to disappoint...GG SAFS

Originally posted by FOH SHIZZLE
"SAFS vs. Gold Coast
Another interesting game. When I look at the teams, they are fairly close. A closer inspection leads me to believe that the SAFS are a little better on both sides of the ball though. If the Samurai are to pull this game out, they will need to win the turnover battle. I think the SAFS win this game a little easier than it would seem on initial glance. SAFS by 2 TD's."



...sorry to disappoint...GG SAFS


Can't be right all the time At least I know players are reading!

Good win for the Samurai!

Originally posted by Maldinor
Originally posted by FOH SHIZZLE

"SAFS vs. Gold Coast
Another interesting game. When I look at the teams, they are fairly close. A closer inspection leads me to believe that the SAFS are a little better on both sides of the ball though. If the Samurai are to pull this game out, they will need to win the turnover battle. I think the SAFS win this game a little easier than it would seem on initial glance. SAFS by 2 TD's."



...sorry to disappoint...GG SAFS


Can't be right all the time At least I know players are reading!

Good win for the Samurai!

I like your write ups alot.

Yeah, we're def reading. Good write up too.

GG game Newcastle you guys are great team. even if you set a good plan which I didn't and facing a team that out level you in every position it will be very difficult to win but either way Good game and hope Wake will learn from this lost and hope we wont see you in the playoffs that's if we make it there.

Originally posted by FOH SHIZZLE

...sorry to disappoint...GG SAFS


There's no excuse after own mistakes, as defeated team can just congratulate to the other side and their execution.


Good game, Samurai, I've expected a bit more from us then we did, but still - it was fun to watch from the bench.

Originally posted by EugeneTheMan87
GG game Newcastle you guys are great team. even if you set a good plan which I didn't and facing a team that out level you in every position it will be very difficult to win but either way Good game and hope Wake will learn from this lost and hope we wont see you in the playoffs that's if we make it there.

GG thanks for the compliment, it's good to hear the time put in shows.