Official Team Thread Top End Taipans - 2015

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Top End Taipans
Established: 4th of December 2012
Coach: Smartys Power
Home Ground: Tio Stadium
Colours: Orange, Grey and Black
Joint Number 1 Ticket Holders: Bryce_Jersey17 Spider Eater

Premierships: 0
Minor Premierships: 1
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Player List:​
#1 - Travis Boak
#2 - Shaun Burgoyne
#3 - Jarrad McVeigh
#5 - Scott Thompson
#6 - James Aish
#7 - Garrick Ibbotson
#8 - Hamish Hartlett
#9 - Gary Ablett
#10 - Michael Johnson
#11 - Michael Firrito
#12 - Stewart Crameri
#14 - Ryan Crowley
#15 - Luke Hodge
#16 - Rhys Stanley
#17 - Jake Melksham
#18 - Xavier Ellis
#20 - Drew Petrie
#21 - Shane Savage
#22 - Dylan Addison
#24 - Sam Fisher
#26 - Jonathan Giles
#27 - Mathew Stokes
#28 - Paul Puopolo
#29 - Danny Stanley
#30 - Ben Stratton
#31 - Stefan Martin
#32 - Jarman Impey
#33 - Sam Rowe
#34 - Alan Toovey
#35 - Patrick McGinnity
#36 - Jack Hombsch
#37 - Adam Goodes
#38 - Tom Curren
#39 - Aiden Riley
#40 - Michael Jamison
#42 - Jonathan Freeman
#44 - Tom Logan
#45 - Ricky Henderson

2015 List Changes

OUT:​
Daniel Giansircusa - Retired
Ben Rutten - Retired
Clinton Jones - Delisted
Jared Petrenko - Delisted
Jordan Lisle - Delisted

IN:
Jack Crisp - LWS short people​
 
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2013 BFFL Draft​
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1.2 (2) - Gary Ablett (Gold Coast) MID​
2.15 (31) - Drew Petrie (North Melbourne) Fwd​
3.2 (34) - Scott Thompson (Adelaide) MID​
4.15 (63) - Hamish Hartlett (Port Adelaide) DEF/MID​
5.2 (66) - Rory Sloane (Adelaide) MID​
6.15 (95) - Jonathan Giles (Greater Western Sydney) RUC​
7.2 (98) - Luke Hodge (Hawthorn) DEF/MID​
8.15 (127) - Michael Johnson (Fremantle) DEF​
9.2 (130) - Adam Goodes (Sydney) FWD​
10.15 (159) - Jarrad McVeigh (Sydney) MID​
11.2 (162) - Stefan Martin (Brisbane) RUC/FWD​
12.15 (191) - Stewart Crameri (Essendon) FWD​
13.2 (194) - Darren Jolly (Collingwood) RUC​
14.15 (223) - Clinton Jones (St Kilda) MID​
15.2 (226) - Shaun Burgoyne (Hawthorn) DEF/MID​
16.15 (255) - Garrick Ibbotson (Fremantle) DEF​
17.2 (258) - Daniel Giansiracusa (Western Bulldogs) FWD​
18.15 (287) - Jake Melksham (Essendon) MID​
19.2 (290) - Matthew Stokes (Geelong) FWD​
20.15 (319) - Jarred Petrenko (Adelaide) FWD​
21.2 (322) - Ryan Crowley (Fremantle) MID​
22.15 (351) - Xavier Ellis (Hawthorn) MID/FWD​
23.2 (354) - Paul Puopolo (Hawthorn) FWD​
24.15 (383) - Jordan Lisle (Brisbane) DEF/MID​
25.2 (386) - Josh Hunt (Geelong) DEF​
26.15 (415) - Shane Savage (Hawthorn) MID​
27.2 (418) - Michael Firrito (North Melbourne) DEF​
28.15 (447) - Patrick McGinnity (West Coast) MID​
29.2 (450) - Ben Rutten (Adelaide) DEF​
30.15 (479) - Liam Jones (Western Bulldogs) FWD​
31.2 (482) - Dylan Addison (Western Bulldogs) DEF/FWD​
32.15 (511) - Alan Toovey (Collingwood) DEF​
33.2 (514) - Ricky Henderson (Adelaide) DEF/FWD​
34.15 (543) - Campbell Brown (Gold Coast) FWD​
35.2 (546) - Daniel Stewart (Port Adelaide) FWD​
36.15 (575) - Tom Gillies (Melbourne) DEF​
37.2 (578) - Matt White (Richmond) MID​
38.15 (607) - Josh Cowan (Geelong) MID​
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Welcome to all as part of the inaugural Top End Taipans Squad in Season 2013.​
 
Top End Taipans Guernsey & Logo Unveil​
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The Top End Taipans wish to apologize to all fans for the late unveiling of the Taipans Logo and Guernsey for Season 2013. However it is now here.​
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The Taipans would like to thank DeeWong6996 for the design.​
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GO TAIPANS!!!​
 

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Round 1​
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The Top End Taipans come to face the Cairns Bluedogs coached by fumbler in Round 1 of the BFFL. This marks the first ever game for the Taipans and also marks the debut of coach, Smartys Power in the BFFL. And boy did the Taipans deliver.​
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The Top End Taipans went on to win the match in a dominant display winning 6-3. The Taipans won on the scoreboard (19.9-123), % (0.679), Kicks (190), Handballs (148), Frees For (23) and Frees Against (17). While the Bluedogs could only manage Marks (83), Hitouts (64) and Tackles (60). ​
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Top End Taipans Best and Fairest - Round 1 Votes​
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5 - Gary Ablett​
4 - Hamish Hartlett ​
3 - Matthew Stokes​
2 - Daniel Giansiracusa​
1 - Adam Goodes​
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Thanks Jordie_tackles for the idea :D​
 
Round 2​
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Round 2 of the BFFL saw the Top End Taipans host mClarke329 's Victorian Stars in a grueling battle. It was a back and forth match that really could have gone either way. This was truly one for the ages. During the week the Taipans lost an excellent player in Rory Sloane in need of rookies which they got in Mark Blicavs and Jonathan O'Rourke from @Rockford's Western Roughnecks in the last 30 seconds of the trade period.

However the match feel in favour to the Stars beating a gallant Taipans outfit 5-4 to hand the Taipans their first loss of the season. The Taipans dominated on the scoreboard kicking 21.9-135 to the Stars's 15.8-98. But the Stars overran the Taipans in the other areas. The Stars won Handballs (143), Marks (68), Hitouts (44), Tackles (62) and Free Against (24). The Taipans won on the scoreboard, % (0.700), Kicks (198) and Frees For (24).

Smartys Power and mClarke329 put on a classic and have set the tone for the 2013 BFFL Season.

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Round 3​
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The Top End Taipans faced the Eastern Hurricanes coached by bombers007 for their Round 3 encounter. This bout was set to be a classic as the Eastern Hurricanes have won both of their matches in 2013 while the Taipans only loss was in a nail-biter in last weeks game against the Victorian Stars that could have gone either way.​

The stats told us this battle would be a close one, but the final scoreline told a different story. The Taipans picking up an easy 7-2 win. The dominating happened right across the board in all but 2 areas. The score of 19.9-123 against the Hurricanes 7.11-53 was one of those areas as well as % (0.679), Handballs (139), Marks (78), Tackles (61), Frees For (26) and Frees Against (16). It wasn't the best day for the Eastern Hurricanes but they did win Kicks (206) but by the barest of margins with 1 extra than the Taipans but the Hurricanes dominated the Hitouts 78-17.

The Top End Taipans dominate display sees them jump into 2nd spot on the ladder with their season well and truly under way.

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Disappointing End to a Stellar Season

After a dominant home and away season that resulted in the Taipans to finish top of the ladder in their inaugural season. Adding their first piece of silverware, The Almost Shield. However the Taipans would crack under the pressure during the finals going out in straight sets. Not only were the Taipans kicked out of the premiership race in straight sets, they also lost their fifth place play-off. Resulting in the club going 0-3 in the finals series and eventually finishing 6th. Currently the biggest choke in the history of the BFFL.

On a more brighter note, check out the Top End Taipans first piece of silverware...

2013 Minor Premiers (Almost Shield)
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2014 List Changes

OUT:
Darren Jolly - Delisted
Campbell Brown - Sacked
Daniel Stewart - Delisted
Mark Blicavs - Delisted
Tom Gillies - Delisted
Josh Cowan - Delisted
Josh Hunt - Delisted
Liam Jones - Delisted
Nathan Jones (Nuriootpa Nancyboys)
Jonathan O'Rourke (Nuriootpa Nancyboys)

IN:
Nathan Jones - Pick #9 Pre-Season Draft*
Sam Fisher - Pick #20 Pre-Season Draft
James Aish - Pick #9 National Draft
Danny Stanley - Pick #23 National Draft
Jarman Impey - Pick #37 National Draft
Ben Stratton - Pick #51 National Draft
Alan Toovey - Pick #65 National Draft
Sam Rowe - Pick #79 National Draft
Tom Curren - Pick #93 National Draft
Tom Logan - Pick #107 National Draft
Aiden Riley - Pick #121 National Draft
Rhys Stanley - Pick #135 National Draft
Jonathan Freeman - Pick #149 National Draft
Travis Boak (Nuriootpa Nancyboys)
Michael Jamison (Nuriootpa Nancyboys)

*Nathan Jones on-traded to Nuriootpa Nancyboys
 
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The Top End Taipans announce the delistings of Mark Blicavs, Tom Gillies, Josh Cowan, Josh Hunt and Liam Jones for the 2014 Season.
 
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Taipans Reveal New Look
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The Top End Taipans are excited to reveal the new look of the club for the 2014 BFFL Season.

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The club would like to thank designer Bryce_Jersey17 for the brilliant new designs for the Taipans. A lot of behind the scenes work has gone into the design of these guernsey's as well as a lot of time.

Not only have the club unveiled a new look guernsey, they have also unveiled a new look logo. Thanks to Spider Eater, the club now has an image for everyone to remember them by. The club would also like to thank Spider Eater for all his time and work in making our logo.

To thank both Bryce_Jersey17 and Spider Eater, the Top End Taipans would like to offer each of them the join number 1 ticket older for the Taipans.

*2014 Guernseys will be available for purchase on February 22, 2014 for $99.95. Pre-order yours now at www.topendtaipans.com.au
*New range merchandise also available for purchase on February 22, 2013. Check site for prices.
 
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