“Stinging from the last games disapointments the DRW were looking to bounce back, without clear leadership it was Tinkershok Krotchet's time to finally step from the shadows of the late great Warling Cackle.
Getting on the front foot early the DRW proceeded to systematically remove players from the field. This led to some complacency which resulted in a last second grounding of the ball, some heroics was called for and Tinkershok stepped forth, dodging, picking up, sprinting and throwing for his second completed pass of the half. 1-0. Some huge losses in the half though with both Blitzra's MNG, that will be very costly.
The second half saw a first for the DRW, only 10 players on the field, it showed, despite some continued heavy hitting the defence was easily thinned to allow a trounce down the middle of the field for the score.
On the returning KO, found the DRW block dice lacking, and after some clinical wolf surgery we were down 2 mummies early, things are looking very dim. At this point DI decided to continue the bleeding out and after 2 self induced casualties things began to swing back our way. Still with a lot of ground to cover Tinkershok stepped up again to complete an amazing third pass of the game.
After surviving a surprising wolf blitz (unlucky DI) we were able to stroll in for the go-ahead TD. With one turn to score the DI failed in their attempt to force the draw and a very lucky escape sees the DRW on top on the ladder for a no doubt brief period.
Twahnlows:
3: Warrigal Dewclaw, a handful all match, despite nothing to show for his efforts
2: Warrigal Swamper, scored and likewise harrassed the DRW relentlessly, though expiring in the effort.
1: Kislev Bold, also put it all out there, leaving a substantial amount behind, but was hard to contain.”
#3 Warrigal Swamper – Dead (RIP) #7 Miragliano Slick – Smashed Hip (-MA)
“A big kick to the crotch of the Initiative, this one. The fans would be infuriated it came from the hands and feet of none other than DI themselves, though.
Having defended well 1st half, a quick 2nd half ghoul/wolf combo saw DI equalize the Dead Rats turn 8 Thro-Ra/Skeleton dodge, pick-up, gfi, gfi, quick pass touchdown.
With both Blitz-Ras out courtesy of Gadcok "Double Trouble" Viggen's boots and an eager Warrigal Swamper, DI were pressing, and looked certain to go 2-1 up.
So much so, that Warrigal Swamper decided to blitz back to trap a Mummy inside of a 6 player pocket. A fatal mistake. Double skulls. Quadruple 6s. Early grave.
Warrigal Dewclaw outlives another one of his brothers.
Outliving - only to see an equally pumped Kislev Bold getting seriously jarred trying to blitz the ball-carrier the following turn. More knock outs followed, and the Khemri could, somewhat surprisingly, walk home a 2-1 win with a confident strut.
*** 3 votes: TINKERSHOCK KROTCHET for completing passes right, left and center, and dodging for the 1-0. Lacking only a Long Bomb to complete his pass card.
** 2 votes: HELKIN TUMOUR, equally skilled with the ball, receiving two passes for TDs like it was the Elf Bowl. Obviously a Gutter Runner in his previous life.
* 1 vote: BILEFISLIK THE DECREPID for the look of happy amazement as Warrigal Swamper threw himself onto the Mummy's spiked shoulder pad.
Good luck Barre. DI looks certain for relegation.”
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Getting on the front foot early the DRW proceeded to systematically remove players from the field. This led to some complacency which resulted in a last second grounding of the ball, some heroics was called for and Tinkershok stepped forth, dodging, picking up, sprinting and throwing for his second completed pass of the half. 1-0. Some huge losses in the half though with both Blitzra's MNG, that will be very costly.
The second half saw a first for the DRW, only 10 players on the field, it showed, despite some continued heavy hitting the defence was easily thinned to allow a trounce down the middle of the field for the score.
On the returning KO, found the DRW block dice lacking, and after some clinical wolf surgery we were down 2 mummies early, things are looking very dim. At this point DI decided to continue the bleeding out and after 2 self induced casualties things began to swing back our way. Still with a lot of ground to cover Tinkershok stepped up again to complete an amazing third pass of the game.
After surviving a surprising wolf blitz (unlucky DI) we were able to stroll in for the go-ahead TD. With one turn to score the DI failed in their attempt to force the draw and a very lucky escape sees the DRW on top on the ladder for a no doubt brief period.
Twahnlows:
3: Warrigal Dewclaw, a handful all match, despite nothing to show for his efforts
2: Warrigal Swamper, scored and likewise harrassed the DRW relentlessly, though expiring in the effort.
1: Kislev Bold, also put it all out there, leaving a substantial amount behind, but was hard to contain.”