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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.

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.

Look, Ralph54, setting up this Scrim War isn't easy given the personalities in the game. Hell, it wouldn't be as enjoyable if there weren't the different personalities. I'm sure your doing your best with what you've got to work with and I appreciate that you want teams playing and not withdrawing. All I can really say to that is while I'm sure those who put their hand up initially to play in the ANZAC Scrim do so with the best of intentions, in the ANZAC spirit if you like, shit happens. Of course, as you would no doubt acknowledge, as much as managers want to play in the ANZAC Scrim it is a secondary choice to progressing in BB leagues. This is where the problems arrive. Teams make decisions based on their needs for next season THEN realise how it will affect the ANZAC Scrim War they initially agreed to and were keen to play in. I just think we need to realise that this will happen and roll with it. If we can all 'roll' with the changes that occur prior to the ANZAC Scrim actually starting while still have a reasonable amount of teams available then great, all is good. IF not then perhaps a re-think for future Scrims needs to occur.

While it is only a game, and a very competitive one, our two countries have a strong history. Let's keep it that way.

Last edited by Mr J at 2/3/2012 10:09:46 PM

Very good point. Btw hopefully the grouping does help, not make it worse :P. Oh well, guess that is how it works.

Look...no need to get aggressive here. It should be a friendly rivalry not an aggressive one :)

I appreciate you organising this between our countries but as many others have stated the timing is not quite right and some of our Aussie managers are doing the right and ethical thing by pulling out rather than play a team of scrubs.

The reason I haven't thrown my hat in the ring (and I assume a lot of the ABBLers as well) is the possibility of injury. I was personally burnt last season participating in that ANZAC scrimmage and got one of my key players injured for 2 weeks when the official season haven't even begun! That injury cost me at least a win in the ABBL and I just don't feel like risking my players again given what was on the line.

Believe me, if you organise it as the last week of the season you would get a lot more interest from the Aussie side. I think this is a good compromise in future seasons.

Now for some friendly banter: I think the Aussies here will win easily if we all field our ABBLers!! :P