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S37 EF1 - West Coast Wonders 10.11 (71) defeated by Las Vegas Bears 16.12 (108) at the Colosseum

After defying the odds with a little help from the teams above us and good old Furies, we squeezed into the finals to take on the highly rated Wonders in an Elimination Final. On a warm day at what was ruor’d to be the last ever game at the Colosseum the Wonders crowd seemed to be getting ahead of themselves with a Mexican wave prior to the game even starting. To be fair though, our own travelling Bears fans also had multiple reasons to be excited thanks to a JWS SPAM FL curtain raiser featuring many old stars, Dingster 's throwback JWS quotes and a special banner commemorating our two milestone men JoshWoodenSpoon and RonnieRaven .

In a hard fought first quarter we trailed for most of the term before yours truly followed up an embarrassing miss with a crucial goal with just over a minute to spare to give us a one point edge at the first change. Unfortunately we were caught napping in the second quarter as the Wonders piled on 3 unanswered goals and many more behinds alongside them. It was only their inaccuracy that kept us in the game as they stormed to a 25 point lead late in the third term. A late goal to Tandy thanks to silver service from Millky95 appeared to get us back in it but the Wonders found an instant reply leaving us more than 4 goals down at the main change.

Ted Lasso 's half time spray to the team and Matera92 'words' toArt Vandelay clearly worked as we found another gear to pile on 7 straight goals in a premiership quarter purple patch that included majors to JoseMourinho Dingster , Art Vandelay_ , Millky95 , Cap (twice) and Shadow Man. This resulted in a 49 point turnaround and 24 point advantage at the final change. In the final term a goal to yours truly and two more to Dingster stretched the margin to 43 points to put the game beyond doubt. In the end we ended up upset 37 point finals winners, defying our famous milestone curse and dubious late season form in the process. The afterparty at Sizzler was the perfect way to celebrate the victory.

It was an even team performance with multiple notable contributors. Millky95 (27 disposals, 1 goal, 93 DT) was best on ground and was well supported by the vintage Matera92 (86 DT, 22 disposals, 5 tackles) who beat his much younger /fitter star opponent. Dingster caused headaches for the opposing defence all day and cashed in with 3 goals but could’ve had 7 if it wasn’t for his missing dancing shoes . Young star JoseMourinho (2 goals, many more score assists , 70 DT) was influential all day and beat all 3 of his opponents . In defence, tony (66 DT 9 marks) was resolute and a steadying presence all day.

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After beating the Wonders last week, the Bears travelled to Gold City to take on the Royals at the Golden Throne. The Royals had finished on top of the ladder during the regular season but lost in the first week and were hoping to avoid a straight-sets exit.

The Bears started the game with all the momentum but, unfortunately, couldn't capitalise on the scoreboard, kicking the first 4 points of the match before Cap was finally able to find the middle of the two big sticks. The Bears would come to regret their inaccuracy as the Royals kicked 2 quick goals and took the lead. With all the Bears' forwards needing eye checks, Joshwoodenspoon went forward to show them how to do it and kicked the Bears' second for the quarter to cut the margin to 3 points at quarter time. A disappointing result for the Bears considering how much momentum and scoring shots they had in the first quarter.

This time, the Royals kicked the opening goal of the quarter, but this was like a shot of cocaine travelling through the Bears' veins as it awoke the beast within the Bears, who quickly kicked 5 goals 4 in 10 minutes. The Bears were now up by 26 points, but it must have been a bad batch as it quickly wore off, and the Royals kicked the last 3 goals of the quarter to bring the margin back to 8 points at half time.

Two more goals straight after half time for the Royals saw them take the lead. Josemourniho parked his bus and said, "No more goals for you, Royals," as he kicked a much-needed goal for the Bears that ended a run of 5 goals for the Royals. But this just saw the Royals get on another run of goals, kicking another 3 before Josemourniho was again able to score a goal for the Bears. At this point, it was Jose and his bus versus the Royals, and he needed some help. Bears' full back Joshwoodenspoon decided he would be that help and kicked his second for the game, and when Cap kicked his first just before three-quarter time, the margin was back to 6 and the Bears were back in it.

The Bears needed the first goal of the quarter, and they got it quickly from the boot of MWPP, or maybe it was Harry Potter as it was a truly magical goal. The scores were now level, and the game was there for the taking; it just depended on who wanted it more. Chipmunk, who had joined the Bears this season, has been storing his nuts away for the winter, but what we didn't know was he was also storing away a goal for when the team needed it most. And boy, did he save it for the right time. After receiving the ball from Rookiepick, Chippy took 2 bounces, steadied himself, and slotted the goal from 50 to put the Bears back in front. Seeing the sight of a Chipmunk kicking such a brilliant goal stung the Royals into action. Luckily for the Bears, they were choking in front of goal and missing easy opportunities, but the Bears couldn't gain back the momentum. Over the next 20 minutes, the Royals would kick 2.5 to have an 11-point lead. With 3 minutes left, Tandy kicked a point, but from the kick-in, Dingster used that hammer of his to intercept the ball and snap a goal, bringing the Bears back within a kick. With just 2 minutes left, the Bears had to do everything perfectly.

Big Testy was eyeing off the ball as the umpire bounced it, and he spiked the ball straight to the chiselled abs of Matera92. Bears fans sensed a miracle could happen. As Matera ran down the field, about to kick the ball to one of the Bears' leading forwards, he was dacked. With his shorts around his ankles, Matera tripped over and fumbled the ball. As he lay face down in the grass with his bare cheeks exposed to the world, the afternoon sun glistened off them like wrinkled prunes. The Royals swooped on the ball and proceeded to run down the field and kick a goal to end the Bears' chances. The Bears gave it their all but lost by 10 points.

Veterans Matera92 with 30 disposals and 10 marks and Art Vandelay_ with 29 disposals and 6 marks were standouts for the Bears. They even resorted to dirty tactics to get the win, combining to give away 7 free kicks. Test Tickle had 23 disposals and 14 hit outs, RonnieRaven collected 23 disposals and 7 marks, and Millky95 contributed 22 disposals, 6 tackles, and a goal, all putting in solid performances despite the loss.

JoshWoodenSpoon kicked 3 goals, with 2 goals each to Cap and JoseMourinho, and singles to Chipmunk, Dingster, Electronic_Renaissance, Millky95, MWPP, Shadow Man, and Tandy.

I hope you’ve enjoyed the reviews this season. I’ve tried to sprinkle in some variety and humour, sometimes successfully, and sometimes they’ve tanked harder than our season.

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Art Vandelay_ Cap Chipmunk CountryLad Dingster Electronic_Renaissance Fizzler Grin guero HawkPatrol I Dont Care Jezmiester40 JoseMourinho JoshWoodenSpoon kane249 Matera92 Millky95 Muddiemoose MWPP RonnieRaven RookiePick Senor M Shadow Man Tandy Test Tickle Tommycash
 
Great season Bears 😊

Thanks tony for your leadership and everything over the season

We would have won it all if it wasn’t for that Ted Lasso
 
Huge effort by the leadership group peeps. Massive commitment of time for the amusement of a few! Thank you! even if I only read some of it half the time.

Alas what should have been the greatest Bradbury since...Bradbury has been cut short due to the SFAbias vagaries of the sim. **** that guy, has as much sense of occasion as an AFL umpire.
 
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After beating the Wonders last week, the Bears travelled to Gold City to take on the Royals at the Golden Throne. The Royals had finished on top of the ladder during the regular season but lost in the first week and were hoping to avoid a straight-sets exit.

The Bears started the game with all the momentum but, unfortunately, couldn't capitalise on the scoreboard, kicking the first 4 points of the match before Cap was finally able to find the middle of the two big sticks. The Bears would come to regret their inaccuracy as the Royals kicked 2 quick goals and took the lead. With all the Bears' forwards needing eye checks, Joshwoodenspoon went forward to show them how to do it and kicked the Bears' second for the quarter to cut the margin to 3 points at quarter time. A disappointing result for the Bears considering how much momentum and scoring shots they had in the first quarter.

This time, the Royals kicked the opening goal of the quarter, but this was like a shot of cocaine travelling through the Bears' veins as it awoke the beast within the Bears, who quickly kicked 5 goals 4 in 10 minutes. The Bears were now up by 26 points, but it must have been a bad batch as it quickly wore off, and the Royals kicked the last 3 goals of the quarter to bring the margin back to 8 points at half time.

Two more goals straight after half time for the Royals saw them take the lead. Josemourniho parked his bus and said, "No more goals for you, Royals," as he kicked a much-needed goal for the Bears that ended a run of 5 goals for the Royals. But this just saw the Royals get on another run of goals, kicking another 3 before Josemourniho was again able to score a goal for the Bears. At this point, it was Jose and his bus versus the Royals, and he needed some help. Bears' full back Joshwoodenspoon decided he would be that help and kicked his second for the game, and when Cap kicked his first just before three-quarter time, the margin was back to 6 and the Bears were back in it.

The Bears needed the first goal of the quarter, and they got it quickly from the boot of MWPP, or maybe it was Harry Potter as it was a truly magical goal. The scores were now level, and the game was there for the taking; it just depended on who wanted it more. Chipmunk, who had joined the Bears this season, has been storing his nuts away for the winter, but what we didn't know was he was also storing away a goal for when the team needed it most. And boy, did he save it for the right time. After receiving the ball from Rookiepick, Chippy took 2 bounces, steadied himself, and slotted the goal from 50 to put the Bears back in front. Seeing the sight of a Chipmunk kicking such a brilliant goal stung the Royals into action. Luckily for the Bears, they were choking in front of goal and missing easy opportunities, but the Bears couldn't gain back the momentum. Over the next 20 minutes, the Royals would kick 2.5 to have an 11-point lead. With 3 minutes left, Tandy kicked a point, but from the kick-in, Dingster used that hammer of his to intercept the ball and snap a goal, bringing the Bears back within a kick. With just 2 minutes left, the Bears had to do everything perfectly.

Big Testy was eyeing off the ball as the umpire bounced it, and he spiked the ball straight to the chiselled abs of Matera92. Bears fans sensed a miracle could happen. As Matera ran down the field, about to kick the ball to one of the Bears' leading forwards, he was dacked. With his shorts around his ankles, Matera tripped over and fumbled the ball. As he lay face down in the grass with his bare cheeks exposed to the world, the afternoon sun glistened off them like wrinkled prunes. The Royals swooped on the ball and proceeded to run down the field and kick a goal to end the Bears' chances. The Bears gave it their all but lost by 10 points.

Veterans Matera92 with 30 disposals and 10 marks and Art Vandelay_ with 29 disposals and 6 marks were standouts for the Bears. They even resorted to dirty tactics to get the win, combining to give away 7 free kicks. Test Tickle had 23 disposals and 14 hit outs, RonnieRaven collected 23 disposals and 7 marks, and Millky95 contributed 22 disposals, 6 tackles, and a goal, all putting in solid performances despite the loss.

JoshWoodenSpoon kicked 3 goals, with 2 goals each to Cap and JoseMourinho, and singles to Chipmunk, Dingster, Electronic_Renaissance, Millky95, MWPP, Shadow Man, and Tandy.

I hope you’ve enjoyed the reviews this season. I’ve tried to sprinkle in some variety and humour, sometimes successfully, and sometimes they’ve tanked harder than our season.

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Art Vandelay_ Cap Chipmunk CountryLad Dingster Electronic_Renaissance Fizzler Grin guero HawkPatrol I Dont Care Jezmiester40 JoseMourinho JoshWoodenSpoon kane249 Matera92 Millky95 Muddiemoose MWPP RonnieRaven RookiePick Senor M Shadow Man Tandy Test Tickle Tommycash
So, even with my superhuman solo donut effort we still failed!!
 
Can we get a vote re-cap please tony
I do believe it was confirmed I am indeed twice as good at Matera92

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Can we get a vote re-cap please tony
I do believe it was confirmed I am indeed twice as good at Matera92

Jerry Seinfeld Lol GIF
Just for you

Congratulations to the following 6 Bears who got a vote tonight and commiserations to Millky who finishes Runner Up for the 2nd season in a row, that now makes 3 seasons in a row where a Bear has finished 2nd.

Final Leaderboard Bears Only321Total
Millky95 (LVB)42319
Tandy (LVB)23315
Test Tickle (LVB)12310
Cap (LVB)2006
Art Vandelay_ (LVB)0102
Matera92 (LVB)0011


Congratulations also to JoshWoodenSpoon on being The winner of the Season 37 SFACA MVP Award no one knows what this award is for but Joshy won it, so that makes it important.

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SSSSSS - as discussed, this is how our team did last season. Have a look around, it’s a lot of fun!

I'm sure I'll fit right in.

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Is there a signing on bonus?
 
SSSSSS seems like a natural already.

And wait a minute, there’s officially no signing on bonus these days tony ? Well somebody forgot to tell me. The good news for MrsBlueSky is that the original “terms” still stand. Welcome aboard (officially!)
 

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