“Mhari rubbed her hands with glee when she saw this Wood Elf team. Lots of fans means more bankables, and the Furies are in dire need of a sub or two.

Once the teams were on the pitch, Blood bowl happened. With both sides scoring well and plenty blood flowing, nobody was disappointed at having parted with their ticket money.

A few early sacks for the Furies saw them take the lead at half-time, but the longer drives in the second half combined with the lack of substitutes meant they didn't quite have the numbers to hold off the later onslaughts of the Gladiators.

A special elf-of-the-match mention needs to be made for Feanor. His final turn interception assured the Gladiators' final equaliser, just as it assured him eternal and undying emnity from Mhari.”