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208432.277 in reply to 208432.276
Date: 4/7/2012 10:08:05 AM
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Its all pretty interestingly set up in the big 8 this season from here with 6 games left. Me and Baxter *should* make the playoffs from here being 2 games and PD clear, but any of the next 4 teams could make the playoffs, or end up in a relegation series (which could be a tough one if Slam has a bit of cash to splash around). Still lots to play for.

Pretty impressive effort by Bell Park to. I thought he was done and dusted not long ago, but he's pulled himself off the canvas to be a shot at making the playoffs.

And at the other end we've got a pretty interesting battle between Aussie and Glenelg. Either could feel pretty hard done by to get auto relegated - think its been a while since a team with 6+ has has been auto relegated (if ever).

I can't recall a tighter season in the big 8.

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208432.278 in reply to 208432.277
Date: 4/7/2012 10:20:23 AM
Koopasaurus
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yeah I think the low cost of acquiring a player from the TL has contributed to tightness of the big 8.

That 1 mil promotion money can go a long way now compared to several seasons ago when players cost a lot more to purchase.

I reckon next season's crop of div2 promotees would be even more competitive.

Right now whitebeard looks to be the form team and is a good chance at taking out the double as well.

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Date: 4/7/2012 7:55:42 PM
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GG Llama lol

I can't believe I lost that match after I was leading most of the game. Definitely lacking scorers when Duffman got in foul trouble.

Yo! Yo! D for D best PF in D Aussie BB. D Name is Kye Duffill (10080211), averages nothing but pure amazing! Vote for Duffman!
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208432.280 in reply to 208432.277
Date: 4/8/2012 6:13:50 PM
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And at the other end we've got a pretty interesting battle between Aussie and Glenelg :P. Either could feel pretty hard done by to get auto relegated - think its been a while since a team with 6+ has has been auto relegated (if ever).



Six wins in the Great 8, certainly puts you in better shape than having the same amount of wins in the Big 8

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208432.281 in reply to 208432.280
Date: 4/8/2012 7:55:53 PM
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and it has been that way for quite a few seasons now

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208432.282 in reply to 208432.281
Date: 4/8/2012 10:31:43 PM
Koopasaurus
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LOL that also reflects on the team salary as well. With all the big 8 teams at the bottom of the list except for whitebeard.
The bottom four teams in the big 8 are definitely in tanking mode. Maybe they are tanking for some good rookies this season? Hopefully a Bowman or a Neale pops up.

Lewisham Wombats 12 $ 867 002
Whitebeard 12 $ 846 353
Black Label Society 13 $ 823 024
Monkey Business 10 $ 778 317
Da Fat Boy Slim 14 $ 770 201
Glenelg Tigers 12 $ 731 15
Baxter Bogans 15 $ 721 414
hopelessly addicted 13 $ 670 015
Bell Park SuperCats 11 $ 666 017
Aussie Pride 15 $ 653 530
Billy Hoyles Boys 12 $ 646 182
Pancakes with Jam and Cream 12 $ 583 057
WA IS A DUMP 6 $ 419410
Koopasaurus 7 $ 385 731
Slam ! 4 $ 320 069
SmeltzTroopers 5 $ 8 119

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208432.283 in reply to 208432.282
Date: 4/8/2012 10:39:19 PM
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if that is what they are doing then boy are they going to be disappointed based on the last few seasons. (and I think you have your 'big' and 'great' mixed up there koop)

Maybe I should tank next season and drop back to div 2 in the hope of coming back in to the easy 8 ... sorry, meant 'great' 8 ;)

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Date: 4/8/2012 10:48:23 PM
Koopasaurus
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hahah yeah meant the great 8, that is definitely the easier conference all thanks to a bot. A bot always causes a chain reaction. Also the last 4 ABBL titles came from the great 8 so does that mean its the product of an easier conference cos the top teams have it easy and get HCA in the grand finals?

In all my time in the ABBL I've never seen a really good rookie drafted.

And dropping back to div2 and coming back to the easy 8 is a viable option, you get 1mil promotion money plus a chance at the abbl title =P

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208432.285 in reply to 208432.284
Date: 4/9/2012 12:07:12 AM
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I wouldn't say that the fact that the great 8 has won the last few titles is product of an easier conference. Being in the 'easier' conference definately helps to get HCA during the playoffs. But I think Whitebeard/WA have been the best teams over the past few seasons, and would have won regardless of which conference they were in.

I also don't think the gap has been that large over the past few seasons. Its really widened this season though, thanks to the bot encouraging everyone to tank.

The gap isn't as large as it was during the Coolcats era though...

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208432.286 in reply to 208432.285
Date: 4/9/2012 12:27:51 AM
Koopasaurus
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There hasn't been a bot in a while thats why...

Before when I came to the ABBL there was 3 consecutive bots I think (all in the big 8 as well).
CoolCats, HP Tigers and Canberra Crushers.

The bot in the conference definitely changes the dynamics.

And whitebeard just sold off a very good center right before the CUP finals... keep your eyes peeled on the TL for the next 2-3 days LOL

From: Trikster

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208432.287 in reply to 208432.285
Date: 4/9/2012 1:02:39 AM
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Not just the bot, but I think also WA/Whitebeard have been so good that teams don't think they have a chance to compete with them.

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