Holiday Season

First off, I'd like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, hope you enjoyed the long break and stayed safe!

Getting down to business, during the month of December, 3 more rounds had commenced which held 2 of the most important matches that would have a major influence on who would claim the fourth top four spot. During Round 10 we had all witnessed Toxic overcome In Progress in a 16-11 win. Infamous had their share of chances with both rounds coming up with a near win to the Quite Quality crew and the last match in 2009 where Infamous had a chance to stop the Toxins from claiming that fourth spot, but alas, they were too strong and would not give up without a fight. The result was 10-21 leaving the Toxins with their head held high.

As for the award of Player of the Month for December 2009, not one but two of ACSSL's greats had made the cut for this prestigious award. Competition was fierce, but these two players deserve the award for their astonishing game play during December. It was Spraya and Zidane in particular that had shown their maximal effort and sheer brilliance that deserve the glory to hold the title of Player of the Month. Congratulations to both Spraya and Zidane for their hard work and efforts to be crowned Player of the Month for December!

The year 2010, where the business end of Season 7 will commence. Twists, turns, controversy and inspired game play are just some of the things that will occur for this great game. Signings have been made, rivalries continue to rage on and teams will give it their all to hopefully end on a positive note for the end of Season 7. As for Round 13 coming up this weekend, it will be interesting to see how the long break has affected some inactive teams and the preparation leading onto team's matches will pan out. Watch out ACSSL, those who had attoned for 2010 may have a trick up their sleeve to get back into this beloved game of ours. Anything can happen, be prepared.

@ 7pm January 7th 2010

Another One

Nearing closer and closer to the end of the second third of Season 7 and of course the subsequent four week holiday break, the league now seems to see some structure in the table, especially in regards to formation of a solid top 4 set of teams. Currently, the teams All Stars, Quite Quality and Impervious all look like shoe-ins come finals time, however that desirable fourth spot is still in close contention between Toxic, In Progress and Infamous and as we all know – in the ACSSL, anything can happen.

The month of November has not failed to impress the league as we have seen a flurry of strong competition on both sides of the table with big signings and big wins happening all over the place. One player that has consistently stood out the most however is league veteran, Roxas. Roxas has stood head and shoulder above every other player within a month’s worth of competitions for a whopping 8 times now! His staggering amount of accolades and awards are only testimony to the profound skill he possesses and how much of an asset he is to his team Impervious. With such a capable player up front, who says that he and his team can’t nab their seventh consecutive grand final trophy this season? Congratulations Roxas, our November Player of the Month Awardee!

Before looking to the holiday break just around the corner all teams must stay completely focussed for the last two weeks of formal competition for 2009. As we look at the upcoming fixtures over the next fortnight we can pick out some big games that could be deciding factors in where some teams finish. Featured matches include Questionable Quality versus Velocity and what could be a top 4 decider Toxic versus Infamous. It’s going to be a fiery next few weeks, and then after a relaxed break we will be heading into the final straight of Season 7.

@ 3pm December 5th 2009

The First Period

We’re into the second third of our 18-week season and so far we have seen nothing but fiery competition the whole way through. The introduction of a ninth team spot has proven its worth with more rivalries being formed and generally more evenly matched fixtures along the top and bottom tiers of our league. Some have struggled more than others, but in any case the whole community is enjoying Season 7 with each and every team working hard to achieve their respective aspirations and have a good time while doing it.

In the month of October two players especially have shone within the league - both being captains of two new league team debutants Infamous and In Progress. Congratulations Krow and Enki, our October Player of the Month awardees!

As of Round 5, Krow’s goal tally has not only climbed him to the top of the goal rankings, but his team Infamous has also earned an equal spot on top of the table, clutching clinical victories over a few strong competitors such as league favourites Quite Quality. It is evident that his leadership skills on and off the field, with the additional help from his counterpart Totti, has successfully provoked a strong sense of comradery and fellowship. Such fellowship is key to success in this league, and Krow will be wanting to keep his team in such form for the remainder of the season.

Enki with his team In Progress, even through the recent departure of his fellow captain, is certainly proving his critics wrong with his teams and his own success so far this season. Currently ranked 7th on the goal scoring chart, he proves to be a prominent forerunner up front for his team and has also bagged a series of exciting signings to help strengthen his team. Under his leadership, In Progress has beaten league hot-shots Toxic and Hellspawns and therefore makes no secret of his goal for his team this season to earn a finals spot come Round 18.

Now that the muscles are pumping and the juices are flowing within all teams, the league enters Round 7 and beyond this weekend. We are coming to the point where there is no room for mucking around. The competition on both sides of the table is so stiff that every point counts. Time will only tell how the next few weeks will pan out.

@ 1am November 6th 2009

Bringing The Horizon

Over the past three weeks the league has watched 7 teams give it all they can in hopes to achieve a spot in our glorious league’s seventh season – one boasting to be one of the biggest and best yet with the inclusion of a 9th team spot and a well spanned array of skill that can be produced by all teams. The signings have been made, the games have been won; and now we all look forward to the season upon us in great anticipation.

Of the 7 teams that competed in the relegations series, only 5 teams would be given the chance to play in the newly formatted 18 week competition. Interestingly, the only team that is returning from last season is the new look Hellspawns team who claim to be the most cohesive side yet and will be wanting to regain their former glory days back from the league’s infant seasons. Next is Quite Quality’s youth syndicate Questionable Quality, captained the third sportswoman to grace this league, also with high aspirations with her team that has been together for some time now. Velocity’s skipper, Deejay, silenced critics when he and his team pulled off a comfortable win against Devastation to earn a spot in the league; and as the season progresses I’m sure he’ll be wanting to do a lot more of such performances.

To join the aforementioned teams, through the struggle of fielding 5 players in two of their games in the relegation competition, Infamous has still managed to slide into Season 7 and will be wanting to make it a rather successful maiden season as a team. Lastly, the combination of league greats Rich and Enki along with the likes of more amateur players form our last team to play in the league, In Progress.

In addition to the five previously outlined teams, of course the non-recently promoted teams; Impervious, Quite Quality, All Stars and Toxic, will also be joining the fray that is Season 7 of our beloved ACSSL.

It’s been all preparation up until this point. All the training regimes and team building exercises will hopefully pay off as the brand new season kicks off this weekend when All Stars take on league debutants Velocity at 8pm this Friday night. As always, the commentary team will be there to cast the occasion, so jump to the TV and watch as the new season unfolds to what will be a spectacular 18 weeks!

@ 4pm September 25th 2009

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