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Guys chill out a bit, not really worth the trash talk... Iwen, why nominate if you aren't going to put the effort in to do it properly.. Give Ralph some credit for trying to organise something out of the norm.

I have no problem playing in the tourney.

I could just play it, and run a scrub lineup. But what's the point in that?

The timing is not right, for a lot of us, as evidenced by some of the managers pulling out.

Nobody wants to risk a 5 week injury to a starter in the first week of the season, it's that simple.

Last edited by iwen at 2/3/2012 4:11:27 AM

I know what you are saying but the plan has always been for this coming week, the rules using the terms loosely haven't changed.. My mind is it this one round means this much then don't nominate..

I know seeing as you mingle with many of the aussie teams being the U21 coach that community spirit is in you iwen, put it in perspective, you have changed your mind don't try and put it back on the guy who has organised this.. You too Ranga!

All I said was bad timing.

I was happy to participate a month ago when this was about to start again, but seeing the date we will be playing, I don't want to play my scrubs, it'll be against the spirit of it, so I pulled out.

Or,

I can say nothing, and play my scrubs.

I am sorry too for any misunderstanding. I think Ralph has done a teriffic job organising this and perhaps I wasn't clear enough at the start and that is my fault. I said I would love to play but in the last week of this season. Next season first week I will probably run two trainees and three scrubs in the first scrimmage. I just can't afford injuries if I have any chance to win the title next season, my roster is very thin on stars, losing one would be devastating.

If you like I can advertise in our PL forums and in our Federation. There may be people that read them and not this.

Look, if it helps, I'll still play my game, just get whoever was my matchup to organise my scrimmage.

With millions in the bank I'll just buy someone else to replace any injuries.

lol Brett, as if have a go at me ,you were there when i changed my mind.

why would i waste my time losing an unwinnable game.

I'd rather go flag hunting!!!

This ANZAC war is not in the ANZAC spirit it would seem. What's the deal?

Iwen was trying to do the right thing (withdraw so as not to field scrubs against a strong opponent) in the spirit of the game, and gets harrassed.

Given that I put my name in and didn't get a gig highlights that NZ is being too selective; either open it up to everyone who wants to play or don't. If you don't and you're too selective of top teams then expect situations like those that have arisen recently. I admit that I sold my stars (if you could call them that) and, in a tanking season, now have a team not worth playing, but this is BB. There are teams vying for the championship and need to rest stars to prevent injuries; there are teams that have a go and throw caiution to the wind; and there are teams (myself included) who are tanking. We all know how BB operates so I don't understand the animosity when a manager tries to play fair and gets shot down.

where's the ANZAC spirit boys? It's okay to be competetive but if it gets too serious then it taints a good thing...

For the record, despite being snubbed, I'm withdrawing on the grounds I've got a shitty tanking team! :P

Everyone take a breath. It's a good concept, give it a chance. I am out matched but will give it my all to win. If i get an injury, who cares, I can deal with that.

Bro I created a poll!!!! I think the results were like 6-1(and 10 didn't care) to having it First week of next season.

This ANZAC war is not in the ANZAC spirit it would seem. What's the deal?

Bloody aussies saying I promised something when I didn't. I would really like to see one of them run it.

Iwen was trying to do the right thing (withdraw so as not to field scrubs against a strong opponent) in the spirit of the game, and gets harrassed.

The spirit of this is to get as many people playing by PLAYING, not withdrawing.

Given that I put my name in and didn't get a gig highlights that NZ is being too selective; either open it up to everyone who wants to play or don't.

I'm human, I do make mistakes. Sorry about that.