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The time has come, WWC Legends\u2026..\u00a0 The last round of the Home & Away season is upon us.\u00a0 Time to stand up and be counted, else your team may suffer the ignominity of tumbling down before the Playoffs, heading for the Wooden Spoon.\u00a0 Nervous yet?\u00a0 Well, hitch up your Big Boy (or Girl) Pants and strap yourself in, \u2018cause here we go\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n
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Pool A<\/p>\n
Round 5 action kicks off with The Mighty Drawshanks, restored to their rightful position, tackling the Agitated Aardvarkians.\u00a0 Let\u2019s face it, both Captains in this tussle are less than useless, so it will fall to the rank and file to carry the day and lead into the Playoffs.\u00a0 Hopster is back from injury, and Stef is due (maybe overdue 😉 ), so look for big things from these legends.\u00a0 George Huggard is yet to fire, and we need his best this week.\u00a0 New recruit, Twinkle Toes Beddoes, has been the shining light for the Anteaters this season.\u00a0 Will his candle be snuffed out, or will his teammates pick up the torch?\u00a0 (Apologies for the mixed metaphors – it has been a long season) 🙂. Redman & Rusty have to fire, and the Major must try and find something to contribute.\u00a0 A close and important match, this one.<\/p>\n
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The reigning premiers, Cockatoos, have had the mid-season wobbles and will square off against the under-rated Grip n Sip.\u00a0 Sid Plunkett, Pete Willcox, and Dave McLeish need to step to the plate and support Smokin\u2019 Joe, who has been a pillar of strength.\u00a0 The middle order for the Grippers have to find something if they are to contend this week, and improve their standing.\u00a0 Robbo, Ben & Simon are have all been steady, but need something special now.\u00a0 Jimmy Owen has been quietly good, and will again do his part.\u00a0 With Jack back, an upset win for the Grippers is on the cards.<\/p>\n
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Chronic Fatigue have lived up to their name, and been very sluggish off the line this year.\u00a0 They face the fast improving Back 9 Bandits in a must-win tussle.\u00a0 Fatigued Captain Tom needs a lift from his teammates.\u00a0 Walsham, Courtney and Newton have all under-achieved thus far, and will not want to go down without a fight.\u00a0 But Stu Ridleys boys are up for it, and I expect they will take home the chocolates.\u00a0 Andrew Williams went from the ER to the leaderboard last week, such is the commitment of the Bandits to WWC glory.\u00a0 Look for Stu, Truman and Craig Coulston to hit the scoreboard and put the sword to the languishing lads from Chronic Fatigue.<\/p>\n
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Pool B<\/p>\n
B-Grade 😉 action gets underway with the battle of the Jugs (the PG version – I promise).\u00a0 In a battle to stay clear of the bottom, Jug A Nauts will start favourites against Jugheads.\u00a0 I think the likes of Wow-man, Chilly, Ferg & Haydos will have too much firepower for Dave Ley and his disciples of the Jug.\u00a0 Tom Boyle must stand up, along with Woody and Michael Wilson, if they are to be any chance to climb up from position #6.<\/p>\n
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40-Over remain the only undefeated team across the competition this year.\u00a0 That is unlikely to change this week, as the 3 Non Johns have been flat this year.\u00a0 Bicko has led valiantly, but Trethewie has gone missing (calling in for a celebrity sub each week) 😉.\u00a0 Dipper has to fire, and will need support from Duffy and Woo, too.\u00a0 Shep & Shep have been great for 40 over.\u00a0 Tom McGrath is rounding into form and Macca is due for a big one.\u00a0 This one could be a blow-out for the 40-over crew.<\/p>\n
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Newcomers Par Tee Time tackle the crew from Par Then Bar.\u00a0 After a strong start, the Barflies have wilted in recent weeks.\u00a0 Scam & Emmo must lead from the front this week, and Dan Edwards needs to get an oar in the water, too.\u00a0 Roebuck, et al, have been super solid, and with Tassell & Cleary firing as the season gets going, I expect they will post a 4-pointer here this week.<\/p>\n
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Pool C<\/p>\n
All eyes will be on the Why Knots? Vs Who’s ya Caddy? Match in Pool C this week.\u00a0 Coming off the back of consecutive tied matches, the ladies of Why knots? are ready to post their first W of the season.\u00a0 They will face formidable opposition, with Boof and Daniel Lee in form, and Brendan Schneider due to post a big number.\u00a0 Can Jenny, Jennie, Ruth, Vicki & Denise carry the day?\u00a0 Will Julie make a return appearance?\u00a0 Will Damien Shanahan get dressed in the dark again?\u00a0 Will Dave Purtill make a sneaky Sunday run?\u00a0 Will I ever run out of questions?\u00a0 Who knows?\u00a0 🙂 This is a match to watch closely.<\/p>\n
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In the heavyweight bout of the week, ladder leaders Hosel Rockets will enter the ring against the super consistent Lynch Mob.\u00a0 Swinging out of the blue corner for the Hosels, our sponsor Mark Tomich won’t throw in the towel.\u00a0 He punches above his weight and with support from Semm, Huggy and Deano, I expect they will go the distance.\u00a0 The crew from Lynch Mob don\u2019t have glass jaws, though, and I don\u2019t think they’ll hit the canvas this week, either.\u00a0 Scotty Lynch has been Rocky-like in his gritty performances, and despite giving away reach, both Nugget & Steady can hold their own in the red corner.\u00a0 I reckon this bout will be decided on points, not a knockout.\u00a0 An enthralling pugilistic performance is about to unfold\u2026. Watch this one closely.<\/p>\n
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Last, and let\u2019s be honest, least\u2026. 😉 is the matchup between the Wuhan Warriors and Squirrel Nation.\u00a0 This match could be worth keeping an eye on\u2026. It’s a chance it could be our first ever nil-all draw\u2026. 😉\u00a0 Come on fellas – it’s the Wardrobe World Cup, not the Soccer World Cup!\u00a0 In all seriousness, these teams have both failed to fire so far in 2023. There is still so much to play for, though, as the Playoffs series provides a chance to leapfrog all the way to the Grand Final, even from last place.\u00a0 Rowdy Mannall has been his usual metronomic self, pounding away week after week with mid 30’s, carrying his team.\u00a0 He needs a lft from the Squirrel lads, though and will hope for Nige Brennan, Cirra & Harves to really step up.\u00a0 If Killa is back this week, he will be a big inclusion.\u00a0 Jay Oates has led a rabble this year, it must be said. 🙂\u00a0 Time for the Wuhan crew to develop some herd immunity (and some golf swings) and make an impact.\u00a0 Kane & Boz need to be counted this week of the GI Germs are going to be seriously considered in the playoffs.<\/p>\n
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It is a huge week for WWC, teams.\u00a0 Bring your best and brightest, and leave no stone unturned.\u00a0 This week’s results will have a huge impact on the Playoffs and Finals.\u00a0 Good luck to all.<\/p>\n
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Cheers<\/p>\n
Laney<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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