“SWL CII Regionals- Game #7

7th and final game of the season, and perhaps the best performing game for the Canetoads.

It is perhaps easy to say this, given the removals were well in our favour. But this is how the team is built, with MB in abundance and a dirty zombie.

Webke got his 2nd confirmed kill for the season, but we will leave the SWL empty handed. Still, there is a hint of promise for the future.


Learnings

1. SKILL SELECTION

I cursed the TV bloat when facing low TV, Morg and Bomber inducing teams. But now we have moved through the low TV bracket into mid TV, and skill selection is proving useful.

MB is working well, as is tackle to deal with pests, and guard gives great cage protection and fighting ability.

Two ghouls have survived, and the Side Step has been useful. We will get more out of that Blodgestep combo, especially in defence.

Dirty player has been great, as we learn how to use it. Sneaky Git in some capacity could be very interesting.

3 ghouls seems nice, as 4 is very tricky to protect. 3 gives contingency in case on or two go down in the game.


2. DODGE DODGE

The 4+ 3+ dodges with DODGE skill is 61% chance, or 66% success with re-roll. The Nobility blitzers do this well, and I remember human catchers doing this to score on us in previous games.

Coach Credible shows us what can be achieved with this mindset. Odds really are not that bad, and it is a move which nearly scores on us. Bravo.


Summary

A game we felt was due after the rigours, trials, and tribulations of the SWL. Perhaps next season will be better overall, with more games similar to these. ”