NationStates Jolt Archive

Welcome to the 2005-2006 International Rugby League. This will be the official home to The IRL.
If you would like to submitt players for the Season, please name your team, players and their positions.
Thanks

A Paradise Cove:
Our team know as the 'Red Wolves' are the best team within our nation. Although only made an official nation several days ago the wolves have ranked within the top 5 seasons ladder for the last 5 years winning 2 grand finals and playing in 3. They have an excellent reputation for hard defence and score-trying.
Team:

Fullback - Matt Taylor
Winger - Brian O'conner
Winger - Luke Sing
Centre - Steven Ryans
Centre - Jason Rock
5/8 - Darren Smith
Halfback - Andrew Sterling
Hooker - Anthony Wing
Prop Forward - Shane Darr
Prop Forward - Gary Townsend
Second Row Forward - Andy Tallis
Second Row Forward - Nathan Williams
Lock - Timmothy Webe

Bench:
Rhayn Seemore
Gary Ford
Thomas Ford
Ben Simon
Daniel Anderson
Samuel Barrett
Warren Smith
Greg Alexander

Coach: Lindsay Sarquis

We will join. Players later...

Mexicona Bulls:
Our bulls are not know 'well' for their offense but their strong line of defense. In the last 3 seasons, the bulls have won a grand final and made it into the semi's twice. The star player, Gary Portman, has excellent kicking skills making him the best player as a Halfback.

Coach: Trevor Blue

Fullback - Trevor Skinnings
Winger - Bary Brett
Winger - Phil Rumble
Centre - William Knight
Centre - Jason Rock
5/8 - Luke Donald
Halfback - Gary Portman
Hooker - Andrew Gould
Prop Forward - Shane Walker
Prop Forward - John Walker
Second Row Forward - Fred Clink
Second Row Forward - Norman Dugs
Lock - Dusty Gregs

Bench:

Rhyan Winkler
Tony O'connor
John Williams

Anyone???

OOC: I probably will have my nation of PopularFreedom sign up for this sooner or later.

Ok. Round one begins on Friday Night. We are hoping to get a tleast 10 teams for the IRL Season. I've got a one or two from my region participating but the rest are not interested. If you could, please promote this.
So far i've got Shearwaters (not yet submitted players), Mexicona and myself. Thats 3, you would make 4. We need 6 more
Thanks

Coach: Cliff Bent

Fullback - David Hodges
Winger - Stuart Littlebee
Winger - Tony Stewart
Centre - Luke Robison
Centre - Andrew Coley
5/8 - Malcolm Frasier
Halfback - Ian Barnes*
Hooker - Tim Shepard
Prop Forward - Chris Charles
Prop Forward - Paul Heights
Second Row Forward - Gareth Nathans
Second Row Forward - Tim Clough
Lock - Steve Simms

Bench:

James Lowes
Alan Hunt
Kevin Dazzle
Tim Hartly
Simon Baldman

* - Captain

The Giants are well known both nationally and Internationally for their strong mental game, vast scoring techniques and a strong offense. Halfback and Captain Ian Barnes has high hopes for the team as they enter into this season with a strong injury free team.
'Now Got get 'em'

Ready to Roll! Were training hard ready to take on..
Who are we taking on?
Do you have Round 1 Organised?

Shearwaters:
Round 1 is not yet fully prepared but you will be taking on the Mexicona Bulls.

Anyone else intrested???

C'mon! Its Rugby League!
Anyone Intrested?

C'mon People! Round 1 starts tommorow night.

A few minutes of your time to submitt a few players etc
Not hard!
Anyone???

Considering that our nation (blackhill mafia) challenges all you fellows and can win and do good we will join to provide a challenge within Rugby League. We will se whos better in both sports in both the 2006 IPGA Tour and the 2005-2006 International Rubgy League Season. Its gonna be us...
We would like to join...

Coach: George Burns

Fullback - Harry Glemore
Winger - Paul Schofield
Winger - Marcus Soli
Centre - Peter Brownwood
Centre - Harris Stanley
5/8 - Stanley Steele
Halfback - Edward Clark
Hooker - Stewart Milestone
Prop Forward - John T. Jones
Prop Forward - Alex Ward
Second Row Forward - Warren Bay. Jnr
Second Row Forward - Joshua Wicks
Lock - Phillip Hope

Bench:
Thomas Born
Jay Stephans
Nick Kapa
Patrick Inwood

The national team for BlackHill Mafia has brought both tears and joy within the population. League is one of the fastest growing Industries with over 211,000 people playing it from 6 year olds to senior players. With only 18 teams playing on a national level, the sport attracts millions during the Rugby League season. The Dragons (National Team) are a team of the best players from all teams at the national level. The team was carefully picked to ensure it will play well this season, Internationally. The Dragons provide a good defense, excellent wingers and a strong offense. Their weakness is their kicking. No will take advantage of us because of our fine offense and defense. Our best player Edward Clark who once a captain has lead the team into 2 grandfinal wins and 6 semifinals.

Who are we taking on?
We have a political dispute within our country. Just small. Small enough for no one to care. Some rebels (mostly unviolent) have asked to join under a differnt team. They wish to be called the "Northern Rhino's". If so, heres their team.

Coach: James Blue

Fullback - Geoff Fishers
Winger - Greg Watt
Winger - Ned Winkler
Centre - Ed Small
Centre - Matthew London
5/8 - James London
Halfback - Simon Hyete
Hooker - Hussein Isaacs
Prop Forward - Pat Kay Snr.
Prop Forward - Michael Harry
Second Row Forward - Jarrad Towns
Second Row Forward - Peter Nixon
Lock - Peter Green

Due to a small Population, they cannot have a bench. They could call some up if need be.
So???

Well. The Dragons are in. You will be taking on myself "Red Wolves" On Saturday Night 7pm EST. But the Northern Rhinos?
Well i guess they could join in order to make up the numbers...
They obviously independent but operate through you...
So far they will not be playing anyone until another team arrives.
You must call up a bench of atleast 3 in order to play.

Round One Schedule:

Friday 7pm
Mexicona Bulls Vs Shearwaters Giants

Referee: Russell Fletcher

Saturday 7pm
A Paradise Coves "Red Wolves" Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons
BlackHill Mafia's Northern Rhino's Vs Sultka's Thunder

Referee: Matthew L.Watts
Referee: John Williams Snr.

Sunday Night 7pm
Beerandfootys Booz Vs Easton Suburbs Eagles

Referee: Geoff A. Rogers

I could perhaps talk Sultka into participating but there not rugby league fans there golf and cricket fans.
I'll try....
In fact i'll email him right now.

Our team - THUNDER

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Perhaps i bet you Shearwaters....
I was just surfing International Incidents and came across this after switching to Nationstates. I'm not a fan like shearwaters just said, but i'm willing to give it a go.

Sultka's Thunder -

Coach: Peter Watts

Fullback - Ken Park
Winger - Shane Walker
Winger - Nick Edwards
Centre - Jarred McDonald
Centre - Nick Dignard
5/8 - Greg Warcup
Halfback - John Wayn
Hooker - Scott Par
Prop Forward - Aaron Graham
Prop Forward - Matt Chris. Jnr
Second Row Forward - Dave MacLeod
Second Row Forward - Stephan Chapeau
Lock - Steve McNeill

Subs:
Andy Tolson
Dan Furlong
Steve McNeill
Ian Salmon
Scott Laekas
Adam Mathieu

This will be our International team for Sultka
Their tactics are strong within their defense and kicking.
So i guess we will be taking on their Northern Rhinos!
So they only advantage going into Round 1 against the Rhinos are our kicking!
Hum. We will have to change our methods to win Round 1.
We look forward to a challenge!!!

Yes. Thanks for your submission to our season. You will be taking on the Rhinos. Changing your methods may help defeat the Rhinos.

Nations not participating in the League Season are welcome to join our tipping.
For Round 1 example:

Friday 7pm
Mexicona Bulls Vs Shearwaters Giants

Saturday 7pm
A Paradise Coves "Red Wolves" Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons
BlackHill Mafia's Northern Rhino's Vs Sultka's Thunder

simply copy the above and higlight in bold who you think will win.
The above is an example of the teams. The teams highlighted may not win...
Thanks

In fact, participating nations can join the tipping.
Heres my tipping:

Friday 7pm
Mexicona Bulls Vs Shearwaters Giants


Saturday 7pm
A Paradise Coves "Red Wolves" Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons
BlackHill Mafia's Northern Rhino's Vs Sultka's Thunder

Please note you can tip your self like i did. If you feel confident in Winning. The Results are kept fair and are random. So i may not win...
Plese note this....

Friday 7pm
Mexicona Bulls Vs Shearwaters Giants

Saturday 7pm
A Paradise Coves "Red Wolves" Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons
BlackHill Mafia's Northern Rhino's Vs Sultka's Thunder


Sorry to the bulls, Thunder and the Dragons. I dont feel you can win this round. More Experience is needed. Dont get me wrong but we all need it.

Friday Night 7pm:
Mexicona Bulls Vs Shearwaters Giants
Location: Shearwaters National Stadium

The Almighty Giants take on the Thrashing Bulls for the first match of the year

Tipsters: Giants to Win

Saturday 7pm
A Paradise Coves "Red Wolves" Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons
Location: BlackHill Mafia's State Stadium

The Whopping Dragons Challenge the Wolves to a game of mental and physical challenges

Tipsters: Wolves to Win

BlackHill Mafia's Northern Rhino's Vs Sultka's Thunder
Location: Sultka's Olympic Park Stadium

Thunders take on the Supreme Northern Rhino's.

Tipsters: Thunders to Win

C'mon Boys Get in there and Support them. You can still submitt A Nation...
You have Until Friday Midnight!

Beerandfooty's in!
We submitting out International Team - Booz
Team:


Coach: Fat Drunk Peterson

Fullback - My other Grandma
Winger - Skinny Boy Gregory
Winger - Paul Hogan
Centre - Carlson Jnr.
Centre - My Matt Henry
5/8 - Mr. Cool
Halfback - My Grandma
Hooker - Fatty Pumba
Prop Forward - Sober Henry
Prop Forward - Drunk Andy Warren
Second Row Forward - Skinny Runt Jason
Second Row Forward - Skinny Runt Paul
Lock - My Brother Reggie

Subs:
Can't Afford them. But i like KFC! Get Real! I like Beer
FAT 1
FAT 2
FAT 3
FAT 4
FAT 5

My team are on the booz
There gonna win!
Who they playin!

Were gonna cram the livin daylight out of someone!

C'mon Boys Its The Bloody Footy Season. Submitt Some Drunks And Get Into It. Those Fat People Sitting Down Better Get Out Here And Play Or Im Gonna Flaten The Pack Of Ya.
Were Have A Solid Footy Team Here. Were Gonna Win The Lot And The Grand Finals. No One Can Stop Us.

Im Going For A Beer!
Bye

All Of You Bludgers Out There Better Know That No One, No One Can Beat Us. Your All Girls. We Are Your Grandfinal Winner Team. We Can Predict It Because We Know..

Obviously one big footy fan! Booz your in. please keeping swearing to a minimium though. you will be playing on Sunday Night at 7pm. there is no team yet you will be playing but one will come.
We can tell your a fan and going to be a winner, but whats your advantages and disadvantages?

Sure am. I'm a big fan for North Queensland back home....
Ok. My team advantages are the offense and scoring, disadvantages are defense and kicking.
Thanks

Rubgy League huh. Well, I suppose i could join a team since i'm a league fan.
My team will be made up of a variety of league players and everyday names. But their skills and knowledge will be different.

Coach: Shannon Smith

Fullback - Benjii Marshall
Winger - Geoff Stokes
Winger - Paul Mudd
Centre - Paul Kilmurrary
Centre - Henry Kilmurrary
5/8 - Scott Prince
Halfback - Andrew Johns
Hooker - Brett Skimms
Prop Forward - Tony Sumilal
Prop Forward - Wanyne Benns
Second Row Forward - Johnny Walker
Second Row Forward - Mark O'Neil
Lock - Craig Heffernen

Bench:
Mark Proton
Ben Renolds
Todd Payton
Mattew Richards
Dean Collis
Shane Elford
Geoff Wilson
Anthony McDonalds
Nicholas Graham Snr.

Advantage: Strong Defense, Kicking and Tackle
Disavantage: Weak Offense, Weak Scoring

Here is my 2005 International Team "Eagles"
To the look of things we will be playing the Booz.
They have strong offense but we have a strong defense
This will be a good game.

Your in Easton Suburbs...
We thank you for your submission.
You will be playing the wild booz team.
Tame them, give them a beating and bruising. There not as good as they make out.

OOC: Is it too late to sign up? I would have signed up earlier but I am getting married in real life on the 10th of October so with work and that and my BFL soccer league on this thing I have been extremely busy but if possible I am still interested to sign up

Certainly not.You have until midnight tonight but i can extend it till tommorow mignight. If you join you will be playing on Sunday 7pm. Perhaps you could talk another nation into joining?
Currently no one can play you, but another play has telegramed asking to participate.
So yeah, you can join!

Friday 4th Nov.
International Shoot-Out:
36 of the best players will be divided into two to play each other at Shearwaters Olympic Stadium. The 36 players will be announced in the week leading up to the International Shoot-Out.
The teams will be 18RED Vs 18BLUE
Thanks

Greetings,

On behalf of the Locke Harbour Dragons (http://www.geocities.com/PopularFreedomTicker/2005-04-04-001.htm) I am announcing that the nation of PopularFreedom will be represented in this league. Locke Harbour Dragons play at the stadium known as Champions Heaven (http://img217.echo.cx/img217/2033/lhn1982downtown3dl.png) as seen in the link on the west side of the aerial photo.

Locke Harbour Dragons have an extensive history dating back to the beginning of the PopularFreedom Rugby League (http://www.geocities.com/PopularFreedomTicker/rugbychamps.html). In 1984 they won the first championship of the league and since then they have dominated last winning in 2004. Currently they are undergoing a rebuilding process after having been eliminated from playoff contention in 2005 however they are still a formidable foe.

Their roster is as follows:


Coach & GM: Keith Wright (http://www.geocities.com/PopularFreedomTicker/2005-03-15-001.htm). Keith took over from Andrew Martin who was fired after the Dragons began the 2005 season with an 0-3 record. He brings a venom for winning and a distaste for losing. He demands results and usually gets them though is not the friendliest man in the world according to most of his players.

Note: Currently the team does not have a captain and the captain position is rotated based on the decision by the coach which usually happens at gametime. Owen Clarke was the captain until coach Martin was fired on March 15, 2005.

INJURED:
1=Prop=Greg Hutson

STARTERS:
16=Jim Goldstone=Greg Hutson
2=Hooker=Brett Nelson
3=Prop=Josh Curos
4=Flanker=Josh Papanelo
5=Lock=Tom Marlin
6=Lock=Owen Tucker
7=Flanker=Matthew Brinde
8=8 Man=Owen Clarke
9=Scrum Half=Yani Michaels
10=Flyhalf=Art Schwarz
11=Inside Centre=Sam Walley
12=Outside Centre=Vlad Smith
13=Winger=Mark Anderson
14=Winger=Kirk Vincent
15=Fullback=Portskow

Substitutes:
17=Wayne Restarn
18=Peter Omonte
19=Zack Buendir
20=Max Williamson
21=Ivan Depalmon
22=Frank Swallorry

Strategies: Wright is a former flanker so he prefers 8-man pickups, crashing the line etc. The Dragons have a formidable pack. Their backs are okay but if it comes down to a fight between forward packs, coach Wright has them training to win every battle.

Sincerely, Prime Minister Bayda

OOC:

Is it too late for the nation of Trotsgrad to join?

PS: Trotsgrad is run by the same individual that runs the nation of PopularFreedom (and Trebnak, and Xixan, and Jastica for the record) lol

you may join. thanks

I will need to change round 1 teams to fit you lot in.

Round One Schedule:

Friday 7pm
Mexicona Bulls (12) Vs Locke Harbour Dragons (42)
Referee: Russell Fletcher

Saturday 7pm
A Paradise Coves "Red Wolves" Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons
BlackHill Mafia's Northern Rhino's Vs Sultka's Thunder

Referee: Matthew L.Watts
Referee: John Williams Snr.

Sunday Night 7pm
Beerandfootys Booz Vs Easton Suburbs Eagles
Shearwaters Giants Vs Trotsgrad

Referee: Geoff A. Rogers
Referee: Bary Hodgson

Check out our site at www.geocities.com/internationalrugbyleague
Thanks

OOC: Awesome, the website looks real good. :)

Mexicona Bulls (12) Vs Locke Harbour Dragons (42):

After the first ever match for the International Rugby League Season the Locke Harbour Dragons won 42-12. Excellent kicking by Owen Tucker and Owen Clarke ensured some excellent tries and conversions. The Dragons can sure rest tonight after a great win, but however Prop Greg Hutson suffered spinal injuries. Greg make not play for several weeks. Fans wish him well.
Dusty Gregs performed well for the bulls but not good enough. This was a bad start for the bulls who were expected to win at first. The bulls held good defense in the first half allowing only one try and conversion in, scoring 12 points themselves, But after half-time the dragons rushed in and took 90% of their oppurtunities to score. The Dragons may have won, but they did not attract the fans. Of the 31,352 seated more than 20,000 were "Bulls" fans. Not to worry, the Dragons would have taken most of them after their win tonight. Bulls go home empty handed ready to train some more and the dragons go home with a good start.
Congradulations to the Dragons.
Thanks

Goodnight

The Dragons are currently leading the ladder...
Check site for more details...

Please bare with us with the IRL Website. We are currently making a new look. The other one is just to keep you informed with the rugby stuff. The site will be up and running anytime now. Thanks

Saturday 7pm
A Paradise Coves "Red Wolves" Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons
BlackHill Mafia's Northern Rhino's Vs Sultka's Thunder

Who will win???
Will the wolves flaten the dragons?
Will the Rhinos knock down the thunders?
Stay tuned for more...

Latest News:

Good Start but bad loss:
Dragons Prop Greg Hutson suffered serious spinal injuries in last nights game. Hutson was rushed to hospital just 12 minutes into the second half. Its is not know how long he will be off the ground for, though some say up to 6 weeks. Lets hope not. Greg is one of the best players who was going to got for the 18V18 match later on. Get Well Greg.

Out of Play:
Easton Suburbs Second Row Forward, Johnny Walker will not play tommorows nights game against Beerandfootys Booz due to a bad knee. During Training earlier today, Walker damaged his Knee. He will be able to play next week.
Dean Collis will take, Walkers spot for tommorow night. Easton Suburbs are "the team" for tommorow night.

A Paradise Coves "Red Wolves" (24) Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons: (18)

With little experience on the International Level of Rugby, the Wolves showed up the Dragons to a spectacular win at 24-18.
The majority of the game was played within Wolve Territory. 4 Tries and Conversions were barely made, with three for the Dragons. The Dragons held up a good defense but slipped 4 times to allow the Wolves to score and win the match. The Wolves line of defense was rather poor, but did allow the Dragons to score.
All players were healthy after the match with no injuries sustained from either side. Officals claim the dragons as a rather easy and defeatable team and the wolves a rather strong one, the wolves may not have much of a chance against other teams. Hopefully the Wolves can pull their act together and regain their image as a strong team.


BlackHill Mafia's Northern Rhino's (48) Vs Sultka's Thunder (30)
The Northern Rhinos provided a good game against Thunders, but overall the entire game was a death match. Each side had several injuries sustained. The Rhinos held a strong defense for the first halve allowing 1 try and coversion in. In return the Rhinos took 36 points into the Thunders try line. In the second half, the first 20 minutes saw several tries for both sides.
The Northern Rhinos are known for their strong defense and hard tackling. Some Officials believe the Rhino's will be "The team" this season. Amoungst the "teams" that are good are the Rhinos, Wolves, Giants and the LH Dragons. Lets hope the Rhinos can play well next friday night against the Red Wolves.

Round Two Schedule:

Friday 7pm
A Paradise Coves "Red Wolves" Vs BlackHill Mafia's Northern Rhino's


Saturday 7:30pm:
Easton Suburbs Eagles Vs Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons
Locke Harbour Dragons Vs Shearwaters Giants
Sultka's Thunder Vs Beerandfootys Booz


Sunday Night 1:30pm:
Mexicona Bulls Vs Trotsgrad

Most Likely to win: Wolves, Dragons, Giants, Thunder and Trotsgrad
Game to watch: Locke Harbour Dragons Vs Shearwaters Giants - Sat 7pm

The last two matches start at 7 tonight for Round One.
Sunday Night 7pm
Beerandfootys Booz Vs Easton Suburbs Eagles
Shearwaters Giants Vs Trotsgrad

Beerandfootys Booz (6) Vs Easton Suburbs Eagles (18)
After a match of good team work the eagles came out winners 18-6 against the booz. The eagles can look forward to playin the BHM Dragons this weekend after a good win today. The booz lost their territory for most of the game to the Eagles who only took 18 points.

Crowd: 12,353

Shearwaters Giants (30) Vs Trotsgrad (4):
The Giants held off Trotsgrad for the entire match allowing one try by a slip-through. The Giants played most of the game within their own territory but allowed a few slips to score "30". Trotsgrad were expected to play better and to win, but long-time favorites "Giants" had to ruin it with their spectacular performance tonight. It may have been a good match for the Giants, but the dreams for leading the ladder this season could be upset this weekend against the Locke Harbour Dragons. The Dragons are expected to win against the Giants. Each Win counts on the ladder. One or two losses could see you to the bottom of the ladder with a hard chance of fighting back to the top.

Crowd: 43,353 (Record)


The Locke Harbour Dragons and the Giants are the most popular teams as we speak. The dragons have slightly a few more numbers but the Giants are holding on tight. We wish the Giants a good game against the Dragons this week.
Thanks

First of Players announced for the Test Series for 28 October:
Team 1:
Lock - Steve McNeill
Centre - Carlson Jnr.
Prop Forward - Tony Sumilal

Team 2:
5/8 - Greg Warcup
Prop Forward - Wanyne Benns
Winger - Geoff Stokes

Of all the players (in the IRL) two teams will be made and take on each other three times, first one starting on 28th October.
More players to be announced at a later date.

OOC: How could Trotsgrad get 4 points? A try in rugby is worth 5 points, penalty worth 3, drop goal worth 3 and convert 2 but in order to score a convert one must score a try. Just noting that the Trotsgrad score is an error so that someone might fix it (by changing it to 3 or 5, I dont care which just care for it to look realistic) :)

PS: Go Dragons!

2005-10-13

DRAGONS ARE BACK!

INTERNATIONAL - With all the hype at home about the prime ministerial wedding and the Jodoski incident no one is paying attention to the Locke Harbour Dragons though they should be.

The Dragons played their first match in the International Rugby League and were able to come out with a huge 42-12 win over the Mexicana Bulls.

The Dragons came out with a ton of fury as in the opening 3 minutes they were able to rumble towards the opposition 22 before Owen Tucker grabbed the ball off a ruck and barged in for a try. Owen Clarke hit the convert and it was 6-0 for the Dragons before a predominently Mexicana supporting crowd.

In the 9th minute it was the Dragons again, this time off a 5 metre scrum, 8-man Owen Clarke grabbed the ball and plowed through the blind side winger and into the zone for a score to make it 12-0 after Clarke hit the convert.

In the 12th minute the Dragons received a scare however when Greg Hutson collided with a Mexicana player and went down hard. He had to be carried off on a stretcher and although the Dragons are not saying much about his injuries it did look to be related to his neck and spinal area.

Jim Goldstone substituted in for Hutson however the injury to Hutson deflated the Dragons and Mexicana took full advantage of this. Mexicana scored 2 quick tries at the 22nd minute and the 29th minute to make the score 12-12 (after their kicker made both converts) The Dragons however were able to rebound off a penalty play when lock Owen Tucker burst through the line for a try in the 35th minute that with the convert made it 18-12.

Heading into the second half the Dragons blew open the game from the beginning as winger Mark Anderson ran circles around the opposition backs in the 49th minute and into the zone for a try. Owen Clarke unfortunately missed the convert which brought a series of whistles from the primarily Mexicana supporters.

In the 54th minute it was more Dragon running, this time by lock Owen Tucker who again was able to pick up a loose ball in a ruck and rumble into the zone for another try. Clarke missed the convert again and was treated to a lot of jeers from the crowd despite the Dragons now being up by 26-12.

In the 60th minute after a few failed attempts to break past the Mexicana 22 marker, Clarke hit a dropkick from the 30 yard marker to make the score 29-12 for the Dragons. Clarke also was successful on a penalty kick in the 71st minute as the Dragons again strengthened their lead to 32-12.

In the 81st minute winger Kirk Vincent was able to get the ball via an overlap and score with Clarke making the convert to up the score to 38-12.

Finally in the 85th minute winger Kirk Vincent was able to get the ball into the corner for the Dragons final score with Clarke again missing the convert to the whistles of the Mexicana fans. The Dragons however were successful with a final score of 42-12.

Sorry, but i was playing the rules of Australian Rugby League. It follows all League i think. But its 4 points and a conversion is worth an additional 2. So 4 and 2 is 6. If you dont quite understand this, i'll change it to 5....
Thanks.

Round Two Schedule:

Friday 7pm
A Paradise Coves "Red Wolves" Vs BlackHill Mafia's Northern Rhino's


Saturday 7:30pm:
Easton Suburbs Eagles Vs Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons
Locke Harbour Dragons Vs Shearwaters Giants
Sultka's Thunder Vs Beerandfootys Booz


Sunday 1:30pm:
Mexicona Bulls Vs Trotsgrad

To PopularFreedom:

I wish you well when you take on the Shearwater Giants. Playing them will take you into a whole new game and atmosphere. Their offense, kicking and strong lines of defense make the oppenents re-think their mental and physical game. If you defeat them, you will lead the ladder, but if they defeat you they lead the ladder. This game is for the "First Place" start for the season. Personally i hope you (LH Dragons) win against the Giants. The Giants are long-time favs and need to be pulled into line. Get out there, and tackle them hard. We wish you well

To Trotsgrad:
We wish you well too

OOC: Cool here in Canada tries are worth 5 but all good, never knew that about the Aussy league. At the World Cup though they are worth 5 as well for the record but again since you already started them as 4 then I guess we keep them as such. I will alter my RP about my first game a bit to match therefore.

I've researched Union and League (Were League) and a try is 5 in Union, 4 in League. 2 for conversion etc

13 Minutes into the game and the Northern Rhinos have scored 12 points with the wolves taking 4. The match continues. Results Later

Dramatic action in the second half, ensured a good and well-earnt win against the Wolves. Known for their strong offense, the Rhino's pulled this job off to stay on top of the ladder. The Wolves said they could have played a lot better, but the game was with the Rhinos. The Wolves will drop down on the ladder after a big loss. Officials representing the Wolves said that the team has won 1 and lost one. Hopefully next weekend, the wolves can start to pull up again into the lead. The wolves lost several players to injuries while the Rhinos left Injury-Free to go into the Third Week of the season.
Thanks

Winger - Brian O'conner & 5/8 - Darren Smith were inured last night against the Northern Rhino's. O'conner will be expected back in two weeks time while 5/8 Darren Smith could be off for up to 1 Month....


Tonight 5:30pm (Changed from 7:30pm for Broadcasting):
Easton Suburbs Eagles Vs Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons
Locke Harbour Dragons Vs Shearwaters Giants
Sultka's Thunder Vs Beerandfootys Booz

Easton Suburbs Eagles (24) Vs Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons (0)
Locke Harbour Dragons (16) Vs Shearwaters Giants (30)
Sultka's Thunder (22) Vs Beerandfootys Booz (18)

Not suprisenly, the Eagles took a good strong victory against the Dragons 24-0. The Eagles are playing good but dont have a solid team to go any futhur then the finals. The biggest suprise tonight were the Giants win to the LH Dragons, who are long-time favs. The Giants won 30-16 in a full onslaught match. Bad Luck Dragons.
And Thunder Vs the Booz. 22-18. Thunder won. Not worth mentioning hardly. Not any good so far. But we'll give 'em a chance...


Tommorow 1:30pm:
Mexicona Bulls Vs Trotsgrad

Mexicona Bulls (12) Vs Trotsgrad (10)

Round 2 Results:
A Paradise Coves "Red Wolves (4)" Vs BlackHill Mafia's Northern Rhino's (30)
Easton Suburbs Eagles (24) Vs Vs BlackHill Mafia's Dragons (0)
Locke Harbour Dragons (16) Vs Shearwaters Giants (30)
Sultka's Thunder (22) Vs Beerandfootys Booz (18)
Mexicona Bulls (12) Vs Trotsgrad (10)

Please check website for updates....


Round 3 Schedule coming Tuesday....
As we get furthur into the season, teams will progress and fall, with results and players. Please note if your team is not winning, its due to experience and players... As they progress later into the season, they may begin to pick themselves up. I do not make the scores up my self. The scores are generated through team tactics and players. Its Random Score to. This all comes together to form a complicated but good stystem.
Thanks

i hope all enjoyed round 2, and all looking towards round 3.

If anyone's Interested, view our website for the Round 3 Schedule. Though it will be posted tommorow sometime. Due to the broken link between NS and the forums, most of the other nations in this thread are unable to post. As soon as the connection is fixed, they will be back on. If any questions or posts are needed to get to them i could pass it on, or you can telegram them.
Thanks

Round 3:

Friday 6:30pm:

Thunder Vs Mexicona Bulls
Easton Suburbs Eagles Vs BlackHill Mafia Dragons

Saturday 7pm:

Trotsgrad Vs Beerandfootys Booz
*Locke Harbour Dragons Vs The Red Wolves

Sunday 7pm:

*Northern Rhino's Vs Shearwater Giants
* - Games to watch for!

All ready for Round 3? Starts Tonight. To speed the season up we will play the rounds as follows:

Round 4 - Tuesday-Wednesday

Round 5 - Friday, Sat-Sunday

Round 6 - Tuesday-Wednesday

Round 7 - Friday, Sat-Sunday

Just keeps rotating.
This will repaidly shorten it. Better for all Rugby Fans.

Sorry about the absence, but i've been rather busy as of late but all is over. I'm back and ready to continue.

Tri-Series Begins 4th October. From the 4th - 7th, 3 matches will take place between two teams with players from Thunder, LH Dragons, Red Wolves, Booz & Bulls on the first team and players for the second team from the Giants, Northern Rhino's, Easton Suburbs Eagles, BlackHill Mafia Dragons & Trotsgrad. This will be a fine match of style & quality. Who will win???

The Teams are Team A and Team B.

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Players for the Test Series will be announced tommorow or in the next few days. Those that may have been chosen, may not qualifiy. Were re-selecting both sides. Both Sides will be as good and as even as the other for fair play, however their skills as shown below may vary.


Team A:
Coach: Keith Wright
Skills: Defense, Tackles & Kicking


Team B:
Coach: Cliff Bent
Skills: Offense, Break-throughs & Kicking

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Friday Night's Results:
Thunder (54) Defeated Mexicona Bulls (34)
Easton Suburbs (0) Lost to BlackHill Mafia's Dragons (32)

This is a major turn around for both the dragons and "Thunder". Both Teams defeated "Top" Teams. There was no loss to any teams concerning injuries.
Both Teams can celebrate a final break-through, though Thunder will taken on the Dragons (BHM) on Tuesday.

The other games take place today at 7pm or tommorow. (Look around 9pm EST for Results for Today)

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Well, sorry about the long absences for me. I'm glad that were Tied for First. I had a look at the website and its ladder. But the future is uncertain, we take on the Northern Rhinos. A strong team!
If the Northern Rhino's are defeated, maybe! Then the only threats are the Locke Harbour Dragons and the other team, what is it? Oh yeah the Red Wolves from the hosting nation. Although, it may be awhile until we get ousted. But that may be this Round, hopefully not.

I heard that you were re-developing the site for the Rugby. Is this True???
It does not matter, really though

Well, i must leave now....

:: GO THE SHEARWATER GIANTS ::

To "A Paradise Cove" -
Could you host a poll to see who is the best/Most popular Team for this season? I could if you could not...

Is there any way you could work out who (team) has the most supporters & fans???

Yeah, i'll post a poll shortly. We have missed you lately. People were proberbly sick of me just posting over & over, one after the other. I do not know where the other nations are, but they will get around it.

Yes, i may re-develop the site, time depending....

Results for Today:

Saturday 7pm:

Trotsgrad (16) Vs Beerandfootys Booz (24)
Locke Harbour Dragons (8) Vs The Red Wolves (28)

Well, the LH Dragons may become to "Wooden Spooners!".
Some may or may not know what this is. Anyway, they may become last this season. Maybe a win next wk can pick them up...

Good Night

Well, a great fight takes place at 1:30pm today between these two teams which are both tied for first. Any one of these two could win. So you will need to see who comes out to win around 4pm EST. Both team will sweat it out for the lead going into Round 4 on Tuesday. One will lead the ladder after this match and one will slide down. Who will it be???

<Find out at 4pm, which to me is in 2 hrs and 40mins>
Thanks


Northern Rhino's Vs Shearwater Giants

Northern Rhino's (22) Vs Shearwater Giants (36):

Strong Offense against Strong Defense, strong kicking against strong strong running. This was what was endured in the first half. The Northern Rhinos lead 18-12, in the first 28 mins, but a slip-through and conversion by Halfback - Ian Barnes, saw the Giants tied by the 32nd minute. A strong comeback, more like revenge saw the best offense tactics in the History of the IRL against the Giants. Winger - Greg Watt managed to knock down a try slipping through a good solid defense, but missed the conversion. The Defenders (Giants) then turned to offenders, smashing through the rather weak defense of the Rhino's scoring 2 trys and conversions. With the Giants again with the balls just 3 minutes before half-time, 5/8 - Malcolm Frasier, made a rather solid run at the defense, flicked it to Centre - Andrew Coley, who then passed low to Winger - Tony Stewart, running down the right side of the field, then with much of the defense on his trail, long passed to Prop Forward - Chris Charles, who ran towards the try line to be tackled, but a flick pass to the halfback before hitting the ground, took a try and made the conversion seconds before the half-time bell.

Well, the Rhino's need to play well in the next half, to make a comeback, other wise the Giants could slip a massive win.

<Half-Time>
More Later....

Ok.
Well, we are winning. We will win, if our defense and offense is kept up.
I checked the sponsors, and yep. Its ok
We will sponsor the League for a 5-Season Contract.
Thanks

Northern Rhino's (26) Vs Shearwater Giants (54):

The Rhino's hopes for leading the Ladder furthur into the season were ended with their loss to the Dominating Giants. View website www.geocities.com/internationalrugbyleague for the ladder.

7 minutes after the second-half started, Centre - Ed Small scored after a set-up from the wingers. The Giants held up the strongest defence ever but let the Rhino's have a slip to enjoy an extra 4 points to their score. After a missed conversion, the Rhino's had to put up a defense against the Giants.
Prop Forward - Paul Heights of the Giants put on a display after an excellent pass from dummy-half to run into the weak defenses. Paul progressed some metres before he was tackled by fishers, small and the london brothers. Paul
passed to half-back, then to 5/8 who ran through an open defense. NR Hooker - Hussein isaacs tried to close the gap, with a tackle to 5/8, but injured himself in the process. Hussein Isaacs suffered leg injuries, although only minor. A second injurie came after the Giants scored their last try and conversion, 11 minutes before full-time. Trying to close the gap on the score, Prop Forward - Michael harry, had a big hit-up by the Giants front rowers.
He suffered spinal injuries. Enough to pull him out of the season, if approved by doctors. The Giants did not suffer any injuries though.

Giants Coach Cliff Bent: "an excellent match, injury free, and for the No.1 spot on the ladder. We go unbeaten into Round 4 on tuesday. The more training and less injuries, the better performance. We hope we go good next round"

An excellent game. Congradulations to the Giants on another Win!

Round 4, Tuesday-Wednesday

Tuesday 12:30pm

Shearwater Giants Vs Trotsgrad
Locke Harbour Vs Northern Rhinos

Wednesday Night 7pm

Red Wolves Vs Thunder
Mexicona Bulls Vs BHM Dragons
Easton Suburbs Eagles Vs Beerandfootys Booz

An excellent victory, our first for the season. 54-34 Defeated Mexicona Bulls.
With a bad start, we finally scored and won our a match. Although many believe we have no chance to get into the top of the ladder and into the finals. We personally side with that. Were looking at coming at around second or third last on the ladder for this season. But i've decided to re-organize my team and get maybe a second win against the Red Wolves this week. Our team will get a make-over, better training and better methods of play. We believe this could be our downfall if not repaired. We will have strong hopes in Round 4 against the Wolves. Time to see some "real" action. We will re-focus on DEFENSE & KICKING.
GO THUNDER GO!

C'mon, thunder, C'mon!

Round 4 Results:

Shearwater Giants (32) Vs Trotsgrad (6)
Locke Harbour (44) Vs Northern Rhinos (0)
Red Wolves (0) Vs Thunder (54)
Mexicona Bulls (28) Vs BHM Dragons (16)
Easton Suburbs Eagles (20) Vs Beerandfootys Booz (46)

Round 5 Schedule:
Friday:
Shearwater Giants Vs BHM Dragons
Trotsgrad Vs Locke Harbour Dragons
Red Wolves Vs Mexicona Bulls
Northern Rhino's Vs Beerandfootys Booz
Thunder Vs Easton Suburbs Eagles

To encourage faster seasons (month) instead of 2-4 months, we will have a round everyday except for sundays and mondays.

Round 5 Schedule:
(Today):
Shearwater Giants (32) Vs BHM Dragons (30)
Trotsgrad (22) Vs Locke Harbour Dragons (54)
Red Wolves (0) Vs Mexicona Bulls (24)
Northern Rhino's (48) Vs Beerandfootys Booz (0)
Thunder (10) Vs Easton Suburbs Eagles (0)

more later...

Round 6 Schedule:
Friday:

Trotsgrad Vs Easton S. Eagles
Shearwater Giants Vs Locke Harbour Dragons
Red Wolves Vs Beerandfootys booz
Mexicona Bulls Vs Northern Rhinos
Thunder Vs BHM Dragons

Well, we progress more through the season, and so does the ladder

Heres the current top 3
Shearwater Giants
Northern Rhinos
T3. L.H.Dragons
T3. M. Bulls

Trotsgrad (38) Vs Easton S. Eagles (28)
Shearwater Giants (16) Vs Locke Harbour Dragons (32)
Red Wolves (8) Vs Beerandfootys booz (34)
Mexicona Bulls (20) Vs Northern Rhinos (4)
Thunder (12) Vs BHM Dragons (38)

Round 7 Schedule (Sat.)

Locke Harbour Dragons Vs Beerandfootys booz
Thunder Vs Mexicona Bulls
BHM Dragons Vs Shearwater Giants
Trotsgrad Vs Red Wolves
Easton S. Eagles Vs Northern Rhinos

Well, this day had to come. Heading into the match taking on the Locke Harbour Dragons from PopularFreedom we has already won 5 matches. No losses. All 5 were in a row. A 5 win streak.

A devasting, perhaps heart-breaking loss against the Locke Harbour Dragons went down today at 32-16. On a previous occasion, we had defeated the Dragons big, but you can't win 'em all, and top team Locke Harbour Dragons won that won.

The Locke Harbour Dragons provided the best defense, and a dodgy offense, but still won the match. The first 7 minutes saw top giants player 5/8 - Malcolm Frasier slip in through a strong defense avoiding a tackle from Fullback Portskow and Wingers Vincent & Anderson. Hooker Tim Shepard then converted it to make a 6. Furthur into the game, the giants scored another 10. A "6" from Prop Forward C.Charles and a try, but no conversion from Second Row Forward Gareth Nathans, a rather new player to the game.
But after half-time, the giants lost it. They has managed to hold off for the first-half at 16-0. The Locke Harbour Dragons scored 32 points. 5 tries and conversions from Portskow, Vincent, Yani Michaels & Papanelo. Portskow scored twice and was man of the match. Just seconds before full-time, the dragons decided to add a two-pointer field goal from Hooker Brett Nelson.
Thousands of fans were devasted after this loss, but giants coach Cliff Bent said
"were a top team, and proud of it. We can play our best and win, and play our best and loose. Its a game. All teams have wins and losses. We were at the stage of making a 6th win in our winning streak but it wasn't possible, sooner or later it would be broken. But we play a team that performs good but perhaps can not beat us. The first encounter of the LHD was good and result-proven but the knew our weaknesses. But we gonna get back out there and start again. Forget out loss and get back into the game and perform better than our usual standards. I'm real proud of me boys."


The Giants still lead the ladder, and one loss won't change it.
Thank You

Trotsgrad (38) Vs Easton S. Eagles (28)


Well a bad loss! Were playing average, but could be better. Were playing one of the best teams tomorow and were gonna proberbly get flatened. But could it be possible for me to avoid the next match (r8) to train?

Were making a comeback with our tactics. Were moving into strong offence, kicking & Tackles...

With the number of wins and losses being even, and not playing good, the wolves went up against Trotsgrad with a win 46-12.

After a hard fought first-half, Trotsgrad led 12-0. But after a rather dull start to the game and to the second-half, the wolves made a comeback with 46 points. 7 tries and two field goals put the wolves back on the line. Trotsgrad then struggled to clutch the ball, even though most of the game was played within their territory.
An excellent win!

Round 7 Results:

Locke Harbour Dragons (12) Vs Beerandfootys booz (0)
Thunder (2) Vs Mexicona Bulls (18)
BHM Dragons (6) Vs Shearwater Giants (20)
Trotsgrad (12) Vs Red Wolves (46)
Easton S. Eagles (24) Vs Northern Rhinos (28)

BHM Dragons (6) Vs Shearwater Giants (20)
Easton S. Eagles (24) Vs Northern Rhinos (28)

Our Dragons are playing well below what was expected by our nations fans and the BHM RL, and the Northern Rhino's are playing a game of "perfection" well close to it. There clutching a good position on the ladder, one could note.

The Dragons were defeated 20-6 by the Shearwater Giants (a much loved number 1 team in our nation, so little support for our national team occured). The Giants are just to good for everyone, except maybe the Locke Harbour Dragons, of whom they have lost and won to.

Our disputed Northern Rhino's, a newer style and newer players have embraced the game and have slowly worked their way up, still continuing for the lead dominated of course by the Giants. They narrowly won today's game against the Easton S. Eagles 28-24.

Here are a few questions for all to answer if they want (not compulsary):
1. Will the Giants reach a decline and major fall this season?
2. Who, in your opinion will win the Grand Finals?
3. Will the underdogs such as the booz, our dragons, thunder and ESE become a more major player in the game?
4. Who will become the "Wooden Spooners" (Last Place - An Australian Term)?
5. If it comes down to a match (eg. grand finals) between say the Locke Harbour Dragons and the Northern Rhinos or Giants, who will win?

Please note you do not have to answer the above questions, just wanting opinions from others. If you want you can add tactics and other forms of play as part of your answers.

Others not playing this season are welcome to answer the questions!

1. Will the Giants reach a decline and major fall this season?

Generally i believe that the Giants will not reach such a fall, but may only loose 3 or 4 matches this season, and will make it to the Finals

2. Who, in your opinion will win the Grand Finals?

It will come down to LH. Dragons and the Giants, with the dragons taking it all away and winning. It will be a challenge though.

3. Will the underdogs such as the booz, our dragons, thunder and ESE become a more major player in the game?

Thunder will win a few more games, not to dramastic though, much the same as the dragons and booz. However the Easton S. Eagles will break-through and go as far as the Semi-Finals but will be ousted from power for the season.

4. Who will become the "Wooden Spooners" (Last Place - An Australian Term)?

Good question. Maybe Trotsgrad or Thunder. Most likely to be thunder, trotsgrads playing a little better as well continue.

5. If it comes down to a match (eg. grand finals) between say the Locke Harbour Dragons and the Northern Rhinos or Giants, who will win?

Not the Northern Rhinos! It will be the Giants and the Locke Harbour Dragons. The Dragons will win. The scores wont be to far apart however. The Giants will dominate the season but their dreams for a first ever grandfinal will be ruined by the Dragons

What do others think???

Here's a system i've created, you can adjust it for each game.
A Paradise Cove: I hope you can use it. Ive added mine for now. If i need to adjust it for a game i'll simply edit it or whatever comes my way.

Attacking: 7
Defending: 9
Kicking: 8
Technique: 8
Running: 9
Overall: 9

Maximium: 50

Just simply add the above, and all scores of the talent must add up to or less than 50. 10 is the highest you can have for each talent.
Does this system suit everyone?

Well, ok! This suits me. I'll adjust it every game, to defeat. You know what i mean. Adjusting it to win or loose.

Attacking: 5
Defending: 7
Kicking: 9
Technique: 7
Running: 7


Wooh, make it max. 35, so its more challenging...

Attacking: 7
Defending: 5
Kicking: 7
Technique: 7
Running: 9

I have decided to adjust my team around alittle, and re-organise their tactics. Several players have changed positions for the teams sake...
Team:

Fullback - Darren Smith
Winger - Brian O'conner
Winger - Andy Tallis
Centre - Gary Townsend
Centre - Shane Darr
5/8 - Matt Taylor
Halfback - Andrew Sterling
Hooker - Anthony Wing
Prop Forward - Jason Rock
Prop Forward - Steven Ryans
Second Row Forward - Luke Sing
Second Row Forward - Nathan Williams
Lock - Timmothy Webe

Bench:
Rhyan Seemore
Gary Ford
Thomas Ford
Ben Simon
Daniel Anderson
Samuel Barrett
Warren Smith
Greg Alexander

Coach: Lindsay Sarquis - Sacked
New Coach: Nelson Rumble

The team will focus on their defence more than anything during play & training. The team adjustments could effect how they play and rank in the season.

What round do we finish the season, not including the finals, semi-finals and everything?
And When do we have singups for the next season???

Round 8 Results

Locke Harbour (28) Vs Northern Rhinos (12)
Beerandfootys booz (10) Vs Thunder (22)
Mexicona Bulls (18) Vs BHM Dragons (6)
Shearwater Giants (20) Vs Easton S. Eagles (18)
Trotsgrad (44) Vs Red Wolves (4)



Round 9 Schedule:
Locke Harbour Vs Red Wolves
Trotsgrad Vs Thunder
Easton S. Eagles Vs BHM Dragons
Shearwater Giants Vs Northern Rhino's
Mexicona Bulls Vs Booz

Round 10 Schedule:
Bulls Vs Thunder
Booz Vs Trotsgrad
Northern Rhino's Vs Red Wolves
Locke Harbour Vs BHM Dragons
Giants Vs Easton. S Eagles

The Season finished Round 20, then from here before next season we have the finals, grand finals etc for this season.

Another Win! We not feeling confident for Round 9 against the Northern Rhino's though....
But Round 10 against the Easton Suburb Eagles is a nice little test for us. Just go in & beat them. When we play the Underdogs of this season, we feel as though were always gonna win, and we usually do. I wish such teams could play a better game, so we could be challenged.

OOC:

I like the idea for the different strengths = 50 idea...

Strategies: Coach Wright is a former flanker so he prefers 8-man pickups, crashing the line etc. The Dragons have a formidable pack. Their backs are okay but if it comes down to a fight between forward packs, coach Wright has them training to win every battle.

Here are my numbers plus Coach Wright's take on them in quotes:

Attacking: 10
'that is how the Dragons play, give it to the pack and crash'
Defending: 9
'hit, ruck, hit, ruck, hit, ruck; just common sense really'
Kicking: 6
kicking is for them pansies from Locke Harbour South - archrivals of the Dragons in the PopularFreedom Rugby League
Technique: 6
exactly how do you obtain technique when running someone over anyhow?
Running: 10
why stand still when you can plow someone over?
Overall: 9

Maximium: 50

OOC: Are we doing it with 35 or 50 for the record (the score thingy)?

Well, according to A Paradise Cove, its 50 for a fact!
And yes the idea of '50' is great!

Round 9 Results:
Locke Harbour (14) Vs Red Wolves (6)
Trotsgrad (14) Vs Thunder (8)
Easton S. Eagles (28) Vs BHM Dragons (44)
Shearwater Giants (44) Vs Northern Rhino's (10)
Mexicona Bulls (24) Vs Booz (22)

Well that was todays results. The LH Dragons performed well against the wolves, trotsgrad gave Thunder a flogging, The BHM Dragons, after a bad win last round turned up the heat and defeated the Eagles, The Giants defeated the Rhino's badly on what was a "Unknown Winner" game, and the Bulls made fun of Booz by two points.

Well thats all for now..

Round 10 Results:
Bulls (60) Vs Thunder (18)
Booz (12) Vs Trotsgrad (18)
Northern Rhino's (20) Vs Red Wolves (12)
Locke Harbour (66) Vs BHM Dragons (10)
Giants (28) Vs Easton. S Eagles (22)

Round 11 Schedule (Fri):

Giants Vs Bulls
Thunder Vs Locke Harbour Dragons
Easton. S Eagles Vs BHM Dragons
Red Wolves Vs Booz
Northern Rhinos Vs Trotsgrad

Round 12 Schedule (Sat):

Bulls Vs Easton. S Eagles
Thunder Vs Northern Rhinos
Booz Vs BHM Dragons
Giants Vs Red Wolves
Locke Harbour Vs Trotsgrad

Thats all for this wk...
Round 13 Starts Tuesday....

Hi all,

Please let me know when the next season is beginning as I am interested in playing.

Also, is this run through a website, or purely through forums. If there is no website, may I suggest you create one (preferably where we can all update our own info).

Good luck with the rest of the season!

Welcome New Historia

The next season will begin around the 1st December. We try and make the seasons around 4-6 weeks longs. We will allow you to play. Signups begin a few days before the next seasons start. Well we do have a site run by me although i've just havent updated as of the last wk of so. But next season i will update each day. It has the ladder, results etc but so does this forum.

Thanks for your Interest!

Giants (30) Vs Bulls (16)
Thunder (0) Vs Locke Harbour Dragons (28)
Easton. S Eagles (28) Vs BHM Dragons (38)
Red Wolves (43) Vs Booz (16)
Northern Rhinos (24) Vs Trotsgrad (10)


Well the dominant Bulls continue their rampage after defeating the Bulls. Does anyone think they could be the 'Grand Final Winners'?
Locke Harbour Broke through a rather loose defense and scored 28 to win 28-0. The Dragons from BlackHill Mafia turned up on a rather dull day and defeated 38-28 against the Eagles, while the booz suffered a loss to the wolves 43-16, and Trotsgrad just couldnt hold up the defense and allowed the game to be played most of the time in Trotsgrad Territory, even though the Northern Rhinos suffered major injuires.
Well thats todays results.
Watch out for a nail-biteing round tommorow...

The Northern Rhinos extended their mastery over Trotsgrad as Trotsgrads effort to maintain the beast of the Rhino's came out to become a loss, making Trotsgrad slide down the ladder, and proberbly eliminate all chances of making it into the finals.
Trotsgrad looked to break through and win against a strong team.

After a 10-0 Halftime with Trotsgrad leading, the Northern Rhino's decided before it was to late to pop in and say hi to the try-line several times. The Northern Rhinos despite their win, suffered an injury to the 5/8, left wing, Lock and the fullback. A match that could see the Northern Rhino's hopes broken for the rest of the season.

Match Stats:
Scrums: 6
Sets: 43
Hitups: 171
Line Breaks: 7
Tackles: 287
MisTackles: 19
Offloads: 16
Errors: 14

OOC: Sorry, but iv'e been ill as of late, so ive been absent from Nation States and of course the IRL. A
Well i see in the last post they used stats, iv'e decided to copy this idea and add it to my report.

Giants (30) Vs Bulls (16)

Well, all know of the ability the Giants have thus bringing results. Unforntunalty due to circumstances, the Beloved Bulls (Most of our nation) come up short with 16, 14 behind the monster of a team the Giants.
We suffered one injury to our hard running Half-Back, and a sub will take his position until he returns. The sub is most likely to be John Williams, a young star who is yet to embrace his first full-game with the giants, after he signed up with them just before the seasons start. Knight, Rock & Walker scored tries each, none were converted then in the 76th minute, a fine set-up from Knight allowed Walker to slip-through, running hard towards the line, with all behind slowing, then the Giants Fullback set into position, ran towards and tackled, but Walker flicked to trailing Lock Dusty Gregs who ran up the right line and scored. 5/8 Luke Donald Took the conversion but missed narrowly.

Match Stats:
Scrums: 8
Sets: 45
Hitups: 142
Tackles: 297
MisTackles: 12
Offloads: 22
Errors: 11

The Bulls can look forward for perhaps an easy game against the Eagles tommorow.

We will re-shuffle our team to make up for our injuries alittle.



Fullback - Trevor Skinnings
Winger - Bary Brett
Winger - Phil Rumble
Centre - William Knight
Centre - Jason Rock
5/8 - Replacing Luke Donald for rest of Season - Tony O'connor
Halfback - Sub for Gary Portman - John Williams
Hooker - Andrew Gould
Prop Forward - Shane Walker
Prop Forward - John Walker
Second Row Forward - Fred Clink
Second Row Forward - Norman Dugs
Lock - Dusty Gregs

Bench:

Rhyan Winkler
Luke Donald
- Replacing Luke Donalds pos. for the remander of Season - Tony O'connor
- Moved for time been to Half-Back - John Williams
NEW SUB!!!
Andrew S. Grant
He has been able to sit in as sub for the rest of season, and his play will determine his position as such next season. He aims to be Fullback and has exceptional skills in running & Catching. Coach Trevor Blue said the New sub, New Man & New Warrior Andrew S. Grant may be the Bulls next thing.

Bulls (18) Vs Easton. S Eagles (10)
Thunder (24) Vs Northern Rhinos (8)
Booz (30) Vs BHM Dragons (46)
Giants (38) Vs Red Wolves (22)
Locke Harbour (36) Vs Trotsgrad (12)

Thats all for this weeks results.

Round 13 Schedule:

Red Wolves Vs BHM Dragons
Trotsgrad Vs Eagles
Giants Vs Thunder
Booz Vs Bulls
LH Dragons Vs Northern Rhinos

Well an awesome wk all can say!

OCC: Pity, though the bulls have a rather complex team & tactics. But there not as good, to say as the Giants, Northern Rhinos or The Locke Harbour Dragons!

So we lost 18-10!
Well these things happen, dont they!

Its that time of the season!
Tri-Nations:

Theres 10 teams but myself "Wolves" wont be playing where hosting.

9 teams have to be put into 3 teams.
So three groups of three, the leading nation will decided the teams name & player. Match 1 is tommorow:

Team 1:
Shearwaters
Trotsgrad
Thunder

Team 2:
Bulls
Northern Rhinos
ES Eagles

Team 3:
Locke Harbour Dragons
BHM Dragons
Booz

These team combinations should be an interesting line-up & therfore match.

Match 1 Tommorow - Team 2 Vs Team 3, Team 1 - Bye
Match 2 Tuesday - Team 3 Vs Team 1, Team 2 - Bye
Match 3 Wednesday - Team 1 Vs Team 2, Team 3 - Bye
Match 4 Thursday - Team 1 Vs Team 3, Team 2 - Bye
Match 5 Friday - Team 2 Vs Team 1, Team 3 - Bye
Match 6 Saturday - Team 3 Vs Team 2, Team 1 - Bye

Finals (Sunday): Team ? Vs Team ?

To make it to the finals you must win all 4 times or win the most and take on second place. There may be ties!

Could all teams submit there players and team as quickly as possible.
So Shearwaters, Bulls & Locke Harbour are the leads for each team, your the ones responsible and have full control over your team.

Please note that due to Tri-Nations, the IRL will not be running this week, but will resume next monday!

OCC: Cool!

Team 1 - Razor Backs:
Shearwaters
Trotsgrad
Thunder

Well obviously, Trotsgrad doesnt have players listed so i'll just say T1 or T5 if they enlisted in a position.

1 - Fullback - Ken Park
2 - Winger - Nick Edwards
3 - Centre - T1
4 - Centre - T2
5 - Winger - Tony Stewart
6 - 5/8 - Greg Warcup
7 - Half Back - Ian Barnes
8 - Prop Forward - Aaron Graham
9 - Hooker - Tim Shepard
10 - Prop Forward - Stephan Chapeau
11 - Second Row Forward - T4
12 - Second Row Forward - T3
13 - Lock - Steve Simms

Subs:
Scott Par
Jarred McDonald
T5
T6
Kevin Dazzle
Tim Hartly
Simon Baldman
T7
Andy Tolson

Well this should be a great team led by Giants Coach - Cliff Bent and Thunders Coach "Peter Watts" assisting Cliff.

Well our Wingers are fast & speedy up & down the line, our centres are skilled especially in running & passing, Fast & Strong lock, Speedy, large Second Rowers who often set the pace of game & tackle most, Large Prop Forwards, Excellent Hooker in Defense, Fast, big and excellent is passing Half-Back, Accurate and Fast 5/8, Last Man Standing in Defense, Large, Very Fast and very accurate Kicking Skills is Full Back!

Defense: 8
Offense: 9
Kicking: 10
Running: 9
Overall: 9


:: GO THE RAZOR BACKS! WERE GONNA BE THE WINNING TEAM OF THIS SEASONS NATION STATES TRI-NATIONS, GO THE RAZOR BACKS ::

Match 1 Results: Team 2 Vs Team 3, Team 1 - Bye

Team 2 - Bulls, Northern Rhinos & ES Eagles Vs
Team 3 - Locke Harbour Dragons, BHM Dragons & Booz

A great game, but team 2 just had to ruin the fun with a win over team 3 in the first match of Tri-Nations 22-18

Match 2 Tuesday - Team 3 Vs Team 1, Team 2 - Bye

Well the losing team plays a team yet to experience a taste of the popular Tri-Nations in Nation States.
Team 1 - Razor Backs:
Shearwaters
Trotsgrad
Thunder

A fine combination here with the majority being shearwaters and a few spots taken by top players from the Under-Dog teams Trotsgrad & Thunder!
However it said that Team 3 will crush Team 1, lets wait & see tommorow.
Hint: Team 3 is Better! But that may not be the case!

See ya

Match 2 Tuesday - Team 3 Vs Team 1, Team 2 - Bye

Team 1 - Razor Backs:
Shearwaters
Trotsgrad
Thunder

Vs

Team 3 - Locke Harbour Dragons, BHM Dragons & Booz




Final Score for Match 2: 28-12, Team 1 won, Team 3, lost

Match Day Three Tommorow: Team 1 Vs Team 2, Team 3 - Bye
Should be a rather tight match, both teams are as good as the other

Tri-Nations Ladder
T1 - 1 Win
T2 - 1 Win
T3 - 1 Loss

Razorbacks smash Team 2, lightly though!

The Razorbacks smashed hard through the defense of Team 2, but just couldn't score well, although they won 10-0!
As it says above "smash' referred to the injuries sustained on Team 2. According to good sources, Team 2, sustained 3 injuries, 2 major, 1 minor to top players 2 from the Bulls & 1 from the Northern Rhino's.

Tri-Nations Ladder
T1 - 2 Win
T2 - 1 Win, 1 Loss
T3 - 2 Loss

Footy Experts believe the Razor Backs will win this seasons Tri-Nations, although things could change, but its most likely.

Match 4 Thursday - Team 1 Vs Team 3, Team 2 - Bye
Match 5 Friday - Team 2 Vs Team 1, Team 3 - Bye
Match 6 Saturday - Team 3 Vs Team 2, Team 1 - Bye

Well tommorow, Team 1 takes on Team 3 again, remember last time, 3 was knocked down from standing in the way, so 1 won the match. Will 3 come back for a smashing return, most likely not, or will the Razor Backs contiue their wins?

Round 13 Schedule:

Red Wolves Vs BHM Dragons
Trotsgrad Vs Eagles
Giants Vs Thunder
Booz Vs Bulls
LH Dragons Vs Northern Rhinos


Oh & Since we finish R20, considering this was a test season, who will host next season. Your welcome to argue, at an accepted level on who will host The International Rugby League II
I can Co-Host, but as the founder of the IRL, no host can host twice in a row, but can host many times but just not one after the other.
Due to experience and longer efforts, i'll allow Shearwaters, Black-Hill Mafia or Mexicona to host the next season, sorry others but you know, next time!

Match 4 Thursday - Team 1 Vs Team 3, Team 2 - Bye

Well, Team 3 upset team 1 after a 32-10 win over Tri-Nation Faves Razorbacks. Team 1 will play Team 2 tommorow, while the winners have a rest


Match 5 Friday - Team 2 Vs Team 1, Team 3 - Bye


Tri-Nations Ladder
T1 - 2 Win, 1 Loss
T2 - 1 Win, 1 Loss
T3 - 1 Win, 2 Loss

Match 5 Friday - Team 2 Vs Team 1, Team 3 - Bye

Team 1 won 24-18 against Team 2

Match 6 Saturday - Team 3 Vs Team 2, Team 1 - Bye

Team 2 won against Team 3 in the last match before the Tri-Nations Finals.

Tri-Nations Ladder after match 6:
T1 - 3 Win, 1 Loss
T2 - 2 Win, 2 Loss
T3 - 1 Win, 3 Loss

Tri-Nation Finals (SAT Afternoon):
Team 1 Vs Team 2

Results for Finals brought to you in several hrs

Personally, i would like to host the International Rugby League II Season, which ends shortly.
I have hosted the 2005 IPGA Tour & began the 2005-2006 IPGA Tour, and have participated in a number of sporting events throughout nation states.
What else do i need to host?
Perhaps i could give you a short match report or something along those lines?

Heres a little demo report:
"Hi, i'm Bob Smith broadcasting from the IRL Studios
And in the latest match, the Giant were thrashed by the Northern Rhino's from BlackHill Mafia in an Onslaught game where the Halfback so & so was seriously injured after recieving a pass from dummy-half, then running straight up the left wing and then taken out by several NR Players, and the Halfback suffered spinal injuries which could see him out for the remander of the season, lets hope not for the fans sake and for the Giants sake.
The Northern Rhino's defeated the Giants 22-12 in one of the best ever games tactic wise. Unlike the previous season where the giants took defensive as a main priority, they now do offensive, which has reflected their bad scores, lets see if the can perform better against another team next week.
Well thats all for now
More later


Thats a little demo for you!

Well, The Razorbacks one!!!
28-4, in favour of Team 1- the almight razorbacks.
Bad luck to team 2 & 3

Back to the IRL Schedule:

Round 13 Schedule:

Red Wolves (12) Vs BHM Dragons (0)
Trotsgrad (36) Vs Eagles (30)
Giants (60) Vs Thunder (0)
Booz (0) Vs Bulls (14)
LH Dragons (46) Vs Northern Rhinos (22)

Well, a great week in Footy!
Round 14 Schedule (Mon):

BHM Dragons Vs Northern Rhinos
Trotsgrad Vs LH Dragons
Red Wolves Vs Eagles
Giants Vs Bulls
Booz Vs Thunder

So far Shearwaters will host, it could change though. The host of the season II will be told on this thread this coming weekend or around Round 18.

OCC: Yes, Shearwaters would be best in hosting. The other option i can say is PopularFreedom, but i suppose you need time to host, & i rarely see him on here, so yeah

OCC: When are the Signups for the IRL II?
Just wanting to know so as i can prepare my team & the roster etc

Thanks

BHM Dragons (26) Vs Northern Rhinos (22)
Trotsgrad (42) Vs LH Dragons (8)
Red Wolves (28) Vs Eagles (4)
Giants (40) Vs Bulls (26)
Booz (18)Vs Thunder (10)

The Biggest suprise this round was Trotsgrad winning against the famous Locke Harbour Dragons, but as one said you cant win them all.

Round 15 Schedule (Tue):
Trotsgrad Vs Bulls
Giants Vs Locke Harbour
Thunder Vs BHM Dragons
Northern Rhinos Vs Eagles
Red Wolves Vs Booz

Round 16 (Wed)
Bulls Vs Northern Rhinos
Locke Harbour Vs Booz
Red Wolves Vs Giants
Trotsgrad Vs BHM Dragons
Thunder Vs Eagles

Well, perhaps a moment one may look forward to.
Shearwaters will be hosting 'The International Rugby League II' season which kicks off shortly, Shearwaters may change the date. He will provide the results, sign ups etc. And he may if he wants have a co-host. Well we will continue this season which ends Round 20 & then we have the finals, grand finals etc.

OCC: Well, thats good news!
I will host the IRL II which kicks off 1st December.
I will allow Mexicona to co-host the Tri-Nations which take place around Christmas. I have just telegramed him & he will accept.
Signups will take place this weekend, you will submit your team, history, players etc.
I thank A Paradise Cove on their hosting of the first season, congrads....

bah cant believe the Trotsgrad crew beat us, oh well lol

Round 15 Results:
Trotsgrad (0) Vs Bulls (32)
Giants (18) Vs Locke Harbour (24)
Thunder (10) Vs BHM Dragons (14)
Northern Rhinos (16) Vs Eagles (8)
Red Wolves (28) Vs Booz (26)

Well, PopularFreedom the dragons lost against the underdogs Trotsgrad but you won against the leading team with 1 loss, they now have two losses both to you. But are still leading!

i might as well put into wednesdays results now too. speed it up ready for IRL II.

Round 16 (Wed)
Bulls (26) Vs Northern Rhinos (42)
Locke Harbour (64) Vs Booz (4)
Red Wolves (18) Vs Giants (18)*
Trotsgrad (0)Vs BHM Dragons (10)
Thunder (10) Vs Eagles (32)

* - Tied, played overtime & giants won 24-18

Well the results for today have already been put down so i'll give you thursdays & fridays schedules:

Trotsgrad Vs Eagles
Locke Harbour Vs Northern Rhinos
BHM Dragons Vs Giants
Thunder Vs Red Wolves
Booz Vs Bulls

& Friday:

Bulls Vs Northern Rhinos
Locke Harbour Vs Red Wolves
Bulls Vs Giants
Booz Vs Eagles
Trotsgrad Vs Thunder

Trotsgrad (0) Vs Eagles (18)
Locke Harbour (24) Vs Northern Rhinos (22)
BHM Dragons (28) Vs Giants (30)
Thunder (4) Vs Red Wolves (42)
Booz (12) Vs Bulls (16)

Only days away from the qualifying rounds for the Grand Finals. So far the Giants, Locke Harbour, Northern Rhinos & Bulls look good on the ladder, but any team can win a few rounds in the Qualifyers!

Here is the Schedule for the remander of the season:

Round 17 - Friday
Round 18 - Saturday
Round 19 - Sunday
Round 20 - Monday

Finals Day 1 - Tuesday (All Teams Play)
Finals Day 2 - Wednesday (Top 8 Play)
Finals Day 3 - Thursday (Top 4)
Grand Finals - Friday (Top 2 from Finals Day 3)

Well the atmosphere is getting ready for the First Ever Grand Finals for the International Rugby League 1.
Who will win???
The game really starts on Wednesday in the top 8, then the top 4, then the Grand Finals!

Round 17 Results:
Bulls (20) Vs Northern Rhinos (14)
Locke Harbour (40) Vs Red Wolves (18)
BHM Dragons (22) Vs Giants (46)
Booz (30) Vs Eagles (6)
Trotsgrad (22) Vs Thunder (20)

Round 18 Schedule (SAT):

Giants Vs Thunder
Trotsgrad Vs Northern Rhinos
Bulls Vs Booz
Locke Harbour V BHM Dragons
Red Wolves Vs E. S Eagles

Round 19 Schedule: (SUN)
Trotsgrad Vs Locke Harbour
Giants Vs Northern Rhinos
Bulls Vs BHM Dragons
Red Wolves Vs Booz
ES Eagles Vs Thunder

Round 20 Schedule (Mon):
Thunder Vs Locke Harbour
Trotsgrad Vs BHM Dragons
Giants Vs Red Wolves
Booz Vs ES Eagles
Bulls Vs Northern Rhinos

... Then the Finals Begin!!!

OCC: Lets get this over & done with, i'm eager to hit the finals!


Round 18 Schedule (SAT):

Giants (22) Vs Thunder (0)
Trotsgrad (10) Vs Northern Rhinos (46)
Bulls (30) Vs Booz (24)
Locke Harbour (10) V BHM Dragons (0)
Red Wolves (30) Vs E. S Eagles (30)

Round 19 Schedule: (SUN)
Trotsgrad (0) Vs Locke Harbour (50)
Giants (20) Vs Northern Rhinos (28)
Bulls (16) Vs BHM Dragons (8)
Red Wolves (32) Vs Booz (30)
ES Eagles (0) Vs Thunder (26)

Round 20 Schedule (Mon):
Thunder (18) Vs Locke Harbour (38)
Trotsgrad (16) Vs BHM Dragons (10)
Giants (24) Vs Red Wolves (16)
Booz (10) Vs ES Eagles (24)
Bulls (42) Vs Northern Rhinos (20)

Finals Day 1 - SAT (All Teams Play)
Finals Day 2 - SUN (Top 8 Play)
Finals Day 3 - MON (Top 4)
Grand Finals - TUES (Top 2 from Finals Day 3)

Well, some teams have really got in there & made a quick turn around while others failed, but in reality its proberbly too late to start winning, with the finals around the corner & little experience, you know the rest. Well the big shots to look for in the Finals are the Giants, Locke Harbour, Bulls, Northern Rhino's & maybe the ES Eagles.

Finals Day 1 Schedule (SAT):
Locke Harbour Vs BHM Dragons
Trotsgrad Vs Northern Rhinos
Bulls Vs Red Wolves
Thunder Vs Booz
ES Eagles Vs Giants

The Finals Day 1 is for all teams but the two worst teams are eliminated!
Then so on....

I'll post the results some time tommorow & the Schedule for Day 2!

Remander of Seasons Results:
Giants (22) Vs Thunder (0)
Giants (20) Vs Northern Rhinos (28)
Giants (24) Vs Red Wolves (16)

Well 20 Matches & Only 3 Losses!!!
Two Losses to Locke Harbour & one to the Northern Rhino's from BlackHill Mafia!

So 17 Matches won!!!
Outstanding!
That was the season. Now we enter the Finals Day 1 & hope to go to the day 2 finals & maybe keep going. What i do know for sure, Locke Harbour will proberbly progress to the Grand Finals, will we???
Dont need to answer the question, it ok!!!

Finals Day 1 Results (SAT):
Locke Harbour (24) Vs BHM Dragons (26)
Trotsgrad (28) Vs Northern Rhinos (46)
Bulls (24) Vs Red Wolves (18)
Thunder (0) Vs Booz (30)
ES Eagles (10) Vs Giants (50)

Well theres the results for Finals Day 1.

Thuder & ES Eagles were eliminated. The played the season well, but did not score or rank as good as one hoped. Well Done. I wish them well next season!

Finals Day 2 Schedule (SUN):
Booz Vs Trotsgrad
Giants Vs Red Wolves
Bulls Vs BHM Dragons
Locke harbour Vs Northern Rhinos

The teams in bold is who i think will win the match. Remember all scores are random generated, although experience and previous performance can play some part in it.

I haven't anything to do right now, but watch the rain come over my place, so i'll give you tommorow's results:

Finals Day 2 Results (SUN):
Booz (22) Vs Trotsgrad (32)
Giants (22) Vs Red Wolves (20)
Bulls (48) Vs BHM Dragons (10)
Locke harbour (30) Vs Northern Rhinos (16)

Well an excellent performance of all teams
Finals Day 3 Schedule:
Locke Harbour Vs Mexicona Bulls
Shearwater Giants Vs Trotsgrad

Well i think we all know who will win these ones, Locke Harbour & the Giants. Your lookin at these two in the grand finals, proberbly. Well i wish the bulls & trotsgrad well tommorow & in future seasons....

Finals Day three results:
Locke Harbour (22) Vs Mexicona Bulls (18)
Shearwater Giants (42) Vs Trotsgrad (10)

Grand Finals (TUESDAY):
Locke Harbour Vs Giants

Grand Finals (TUESDAY):
Locke Harbour Vs Giants

I look forward to this seasons grand final between Locke Harbour & the Giants. Remember both teams have defeated each other, but Locke harbour has defeated the giants more times. However even with this advantage, Locke harbour suffered two major injuries to their team against the bulls today. Fullback Portskow suffered spinal injuries & Winger Kirk Vincent suffered leg injuries. Hopefully they can be replaced.

Wel i look forward to the results & the grand finals tommorow between the dominant giants and the team that just overpowers all the time Locke Harbour Dragons!

Results coming tommorow!

OCC: Well, i'm sure both nations of the teams in the grand finals are proud. However i would of personally had say the giants vs northern rhinos or locke harbour vs the northern rhinos. i think the giants vs locke harbour is a little uneven. the giants are dominant, talented & a great team but there play performance against Locke Harbour lacks every time.

This season i favoured the Northern Rhino's but will be their rival in the second season. But i will be supporting the Giants in the grand finals, c'mon people what about you. Who are you supporting?

Locke Harbour Dragons from PopularFreedom or Giants from Shearwaters???

The Giants have almost an injury free team & have the perfect line-up going into the grand finals. Locke Harbour have an even better line-up but have several players missing. Obviously, the giants will hopefully go for what there good at. Defense, if they can hold out for as long as possible, maybe slip in a couple of tries etc, they could win it. I dont know what Locke Harbour will do! Defense or Offense?

OCC: Yes, correct. Oh & Welcome to the IRL. I hope you enjoy the IRL II you signed up for...
Moving on...
We have a completly healthly team and only one injurie while at the last count, Locke Harbour has three.
We will be focusing more and heavily on defense, but to win (if) we will need to rely on our speedy wingers & forwards. Ian Barnes, our famous half-back will try to avoid possible injury tommorow so he can enter the next season healthy, but will not stop him playing mean. Our forwards are healthy and good & will be vital in the finals tommorow. All the players who fly the banner "The Bench" will play for some time tommorow to prove their skill & knowledge so they can be signed for another seasons contract. Ian Barnes will play the next three seasons with a salary of $742,220 as the star player while 5/8 Malcolm Frasier will play the next two seasons for only $579,700. Barnes & Frasier are what keeps the Giants alive & strong without them.

OCC: The IRL II begins this Friday. Look for the thread titled The International Rugby League II for the R1 schedule!

The entire country, save maybe those in Locke Harbour South who hate the Dragons and anything to do with Locke Harbour North, will be cheering for our rugby men! The final made front page news in the national paper too! Check it out: LOCKE HARBOUR DRAGONS IN IRL FINALS (http://www.geocities.com/PopularFreedomTicker/)

Peter Omonte will be replacing Kirk Vincent at wing and Ivan Depalmon will replace fullback Ian Portskow.

Omonte and Depalmon will still be wearing their respective numbers. The Dragons have added the following to their ranks to help shore up their substitutes:

# 22=Justin Graves
# 23=Stephen Messil

Well, today's the day. The Grand Finals will choose the best team this season. It could be us or Locke Harbour!!
As usual on a Tuesday, A Paradise Cove will bring the results & match report in several hours. I look forward to it!!!
However it does not matter if we win, its the pride.
Both teams have some fans out there!

Excellent effort to both teams, and with the results just hours away, well you know...
I look forward to another season of League

Locke Harbour has won the grand finals!!!
18-12

<Match Report Shortly>

Shearwater Giants:
Coach: Cliff Bent

Fullback - David Hodges
Winger - Stuart Littlebee
Winger - Tony Stewart
Centre - Luke Robison
Centre - Andrew Coley
5/8 - Malcolm Frasier
Halfback - Ian Barnes*
Hooker - Tim Shepard
Prop Forward - Chris Charles
Prop Forward - Paul Heights
Second Row Forward - Gareth Nathans
Second Row Forward - Tim Clough
Lock - Steve Simms

Bench:

James Lowes
Alan Hunt
Kevin Dazzle
Tim Hartly
Simon Baldman

* - Captain

Vs

Locke Harbour Dragons:
Coach: Keith Wright
INJURED:
1=Prop=Greg Hutson

STARTERS:
16=Jim Goldstone=Greg Hutson
2=Hooker=Brett Nelson
3=Prop=Josh Curos
4=Flanker=Josh Papanelo
5=Lock=Tom Marlin
6=Lock=Owen Tucker
7=Flanker=Matthew Brinde
8=8 Man=Owen Clarke
9=Scrum Half=Yani Michaels
10=Flyhalf=Art Schwarz
11=Inside Centre=Sam Walley
12=Outside Centre=Vlad Smith
13=Winger=Mark Anderson
14=Winger=Kirk Vincent
15=Fullback=Portskow

Substitutes:
17=Wayne Restarn
18=Peter Omonte
19=Zack Buendir
20=Max Williamson
21=Ivan Depalmon
22=Frank Swallorry

(Dont worry, i could be bothered to convert the union into league for LH)

Final Score: 18-12

A devasting match for the Giants, who only lost 4 matches this season, & a hard earnt victory for Locke Harbour. The giants held up a strong defense for the entire game except the last 15 minutes, scored twice & done some serious damage to Locke Harbour. In the last 15 minutes, Winger Mark Anderson dropped in twice, to make the score even. With only seconds to go Anderson again made the run with Owen Tucker by his side, with three forwatd closing in on anderson, tucker took the long pass and slipped in passed the fullback for another 4 points. Frank Swallorry took the conversion, and they won 18-12. But Locke Harbour despite their win had to use body bags on the side-line for their injuiries some minor some major.
LH Injuires:
Josh Papanelo
Tom Marlin
Owen Tucker (after full-time)
Matthew Brinde
Owen Clarke

SG Injuiries:
Steve Simms
James Lowes

Well i'm sure the giants have learnt a vital lesson, but will not be so dominant next year, however Locke Harbour could easily be....

Well congradulations to Locke Harbour & sorry Shearwaters...
Well thats the end of the first seaon!!!

Injuiries in todays match:
Steve Simms
James Lowes

Locke Harbour defeated us, but we will be back to reign & thats a promise we wont go down!

Well overall good season, all looking forward to IRL II. Signups finish Friday!

Greetings to all,

Just wanted to congratulate all involved in the IRL for a well run tourney and great matches. The Giants were an awesome opponent and we look forward to playing them again in the future though hopefully we will not be so worn down by them next time. We paid the price with the victory as now with the injuries today we only have 7 starters available for a while. However I know no one in Locke Harbour, in the nation of PopularFreedom, and definetly in our locker room is complaining as we are the champs of the world. Again a great match put forth by the Giants and we look forward to starting up a great rivalry with them in the future.

Sincerely, Keith Wright
Head Coach & GM of the Locke Harbour Dragons


OOC: Check for news on this win in tomorrow's edition (meaning I have not posted it yet cause of the end of a rebellion in my nation taking first page in all the papers today) of the PopularFreedom Ticker (http://www.geocities.com/PopularFreedomTicker/)

Great stuff, locke harbour!!!
Bad luck shearwaters!!!
look forward to r1 of the IRL II on friday!

We are wondering if bulls players Centre William Knight, Prop Forward John Walker & Second Row Forward - Fred Clink are signed for the second season! We could negotiate a deal for them to play for us! They have exceptional talent & we could do with more.

IRL II - Salary Caps are $3.25 Million the same as the Australian NRL.
You can list this for your team etc
My higest paid player is Ian Barnes who will as of now, after the changes brought in to our nation today be paid $842,220 per season while Tim Hartly (Bench) only recieves $103,138.

To Bulls:

How much do the players get paid per season for the ones i listed in the previous thread?

2005-11-23

RUGBY: DRAGONS WIN IRL FINAL (http://www.geocities.com/popularfreedomticker/2005-11-23-001.htm)