“I
HATE
BLIZZARD

What's the point of a game where you can't throw a long bomb? And here it was so miserable, we actually had TWO blizzards!

Anyway, apart from that it was a good game. Amazons are a tough opponent when you don't have any tackle - and realmalteser2 knew exactly what he was doing with them. He out-blocked me (which was no real surprise) but he was also fearless with his dodging, passing and gfi when he needed to be. His first score was a particularly impressive combination of everything elfy and it was a pleasure to witness, especially as he could easily have played it safe and stalled out the final two turns - and you all know what I think about stalling!

As usual, I began to lose players in the second half and so my play became more and more desperate. An unlucky snaked pick-up could have given me back the lead, but it was not to be and it all came down to the final two turns - could the amazons score, even against a perfect defence, with his thrower in a TZ and most of the field to cover? Yes, was the answer. An impressive long bomb which glided over the flailing arms of my tree's hopeless attempt to intercept, and there it was.

With a full squad against me and only half a team on my side there was no chance of a final turn TD for me - especially against a coach who knew how to set up to defend against it.

So, I need some tackle. A little bit earlier than planned, I've decided to go for a wardancer to boost my ranks, even though I'm still playing with a couple of loners as well. Another ten games or so and I might even have eleven players.

Also of note, Thursdaynight is up to 62 MVPs.”