Brimestone Flayers vs Wee Tree Fellows

Brimstone Flayers	VS	We Tree Fellows
5	Score	4
1	Casulties	0
4	Completions	2
0	Inteceptions	0
2,150,000gp	Team Value	2,890,000gp
32,000	Fans	28,000
80,000 gp	Winnings	20,000 gp
0	FF Change	0

The Brimestone Flayers have been the hot favourites from day one with fan and coach alike. But it came to a great shock when at half time the Flayers were 3-1 down to the Fellows, who has finally started to play to their team capability. In the eyes of the critics this was certainly an already won match for the Fellows who would lift their first piece of silverware after four seasons. But the Flayers were not going to give up, with the strength of Kaine they blew the Fellows away and pulled the game back 4-4 making the game head into overtime and the very dangerous golden touchdown. The Flayers were lucky to receive the ball and run in the winning touchdown causing the Fellows to leave the match once again without a Championship Cup. This Championship Cup is the Flayers second and they could very easily get their third after an amazing comeback like that.

Universal Horrors vs Drakwald Defilers

Universal Horrors	VS	Drakwald Defilers
2	Score	1
3	Casulties	3
1	Completions	0
0	Inteceptions	0
1,520,000gp	Team Value	1,650,000gp
28,000	Fans	22,000
11,000 gp	Winnings	70,000 gp
1	FF Change	-1

The match between these two was labelled as the slobberknocker of the season, with both teams eager to smash the other it was always going to be an exciting match full of carnage and perhaps dead (killed players that is!). The Defilers were named second favourites and have so far lived up to that expectation, the Horrors who are a new team this season have so far proved that even a rookie team can rise to the top. And to do so in their first season brings back memories of the Corsairs, RSV, The Slammers, Karak Smashers and the Loren Rangers, all whom have won a Championship Cup in their first season. The match was indeed a slog but the Horrors would not stay down for the Defilers, and soon the Horrors found themselves three players up over the Defilers and the possibility of causing a major shock. At full time the game was 1-1 and overtime again ensured for this match. Again whoever received first would indeed have the upper hand and this was the case yet again as the Horrors received and scored the winning touchdown winning their first Championship Cup and booking their place in the Super Bowl.

Closing Comments

The Super Bowl will be a very difficult match to predict given how both teams reached it. So I invite you, the fans, coaches and players, to make your predictions to this match. And perhaps you will certainly do a much better job than me.

So grab your popcorn, your hotdogs and foam gauntlets. Wear your colours with pride, raise your banners high. Buy your tickets and get comfortable. The World Super Bowl is coming next week, and it will melt your face away. A very fond good luck to both teams and here’s to creating history for the league once more!

- Bob Fortune

Creeping Death

Although currently rated as a team likely to have the shield named after them along with the Lightning Claws, Creeping Death have had one of the most successful seasons as a newcomer. Their coach, Odin, who is new to coaching and the game has shown great promise in his ability to lead a great blood bowl team. They put a lot of teams under pressure by either taking the lead or equalizing in amazing style and class. The only thing that has let this team down was consistence in their normal playing style, if they could maintain the pressure they apply and hold the scoreline they could be one of the most deadly teams in the leagues history. An experience of a season in which they could still walk away with some silverware if they are triumphant in the Shield. Be sure to look our for Gandalf Thor who has so far proved to be invaluable to the teams attack.

Lighting Claws

The first Underworld team to enter the HDWSBBL, old veteran Arcarni Spark was hoping he could carry the same good fortune he had with the Tail Slammers. Sadly this was not to be his season as the team went 5 games without a win before finally winning their only match so far against newcomers, Creeping Death. The reason why this team full of sneaky gits remains a mystery even to the expert analytics’s. The team should of done better this season with Arcarni at the helm, but due to the animosity towards the two races which could of resulted in their poor performance this season. They do however have a chance to regain some reputation if they go and win the Shield this year, a task which Arcarni Spark is accustom to having won one previously himself. If they can sort out their differences then they could better the opposition, if not then I’m sure the team would be carefully dismantled by Arcarni himself. Despite the poor performance the aptly named Shell Four has been the rock in the team scoring 8 touchdowns this season.

Blackburners

The Blackburners have surely had the most unluckiest season to date since the days of the Manhunters and Damage Inc. After missing out on third place after loosing a crushing defeat by Creeping Death and  vast array of crippling last minute plays by their opposition they find themselves in the Shield. The team started off very well with a draw against the Marauders but they just couldn’t keep up against their next few opposition. Currently they are having a four game loosing streak and they are sure going to be playing very hard to shake the streak off and advance through the shield semi-finals. If they can keep their nerve and stick to basic plays then they can certainly win it. To help them do this their rock at the front, Tantor TE, and Minotaur star has caused a head smashing 5 casualties so far this season and doesn’t look like he will settle for that.

Valhallen Vixen’s

Without a doubt the biggest shock of the season so far. The Vixen’s who were highly praised for their wonderful debiting season a few years ago were favourites to make it to the play-offs. But with a terrible loosing streak of 9 this season and a career total of 13 straight matches without a win fans around the old world could not believe what they were seeing. Not only did the Vixen’s have no luck in any of their matches, none of their tactics ever went accordingly and their fan base slowly deflated week by week. But all was ended after a shock victory against the Tribe and a second against the under performing Lighting Claws. If they can keep this winning streak going they will surely go on and win the shield proving all of their critics wrong. Their star player Victor, who has been very quiet all season until recently, will surely guide the team to glory having scored an amazing 25 career touchdowns and also winning the best player of the season award two seasons ago.

This years competition for the shield will surely be a tough one to call as each team has rapidly improved over the last few weeks which will indeed make for very interesting matches. So as promised here are my predictions for the tournament.

Semi-Finals

Creeping Death vs The Blackburners

This will be a very tough match to call (I have a feeling they will all be…). Creeping Death have improved like a fine wine and have really picked up the sport quicker than any rookie team we have seen it recent years. The Blackburners have been the weaker team but only contrasted with their results, their ability on the field has indeed been brutal and only a a few unlucky plays have spelled defeat for the Chaos Dwarfs. That being said I do believe that Creeping Death are the more prepared team and are likely to handle the pressure better unless the Blackburners come out a really show the fans a treat from the start.

Predicted Win: Creeping Death

Lightning Claws vs Valhallen Vixens

Previously the Vixens stormed the Claws and wiped the floor all over them in a decisive victory, and with a full squad at their disposal it looks as though they could repeat history. But lets not forget about the Claws, who have a previous Sheild winning coach at their side who is also accustomed to last gasped attacks. If the Claws can keep the Vixens quiet then they stand a chance, but I feel that they will be the winners yet again.

Predicted Win: Valhallen Vixens

Final

Creeping Death vs Valhallen Vixens

This match will be one of the matches to watch during the play-off period if it takes place. Both teams will be out to prove themselves and earn that last little bit of respect from their fans and other teams in the league. Although whichever team finally wins, both will have no doubt proved their worth. The tightness of this match would be nail-biting and it will go either way, making this prediction the hardest of all. The only thing which will determin this is experiance which the Vixens have and therefore will not feel the pressure of a big final. Creeping Death could take it if they stand strong but I can’t see this happening unless they cause a major dent in the Vixens attack.

Predicted Win: Valhallen Vixens & Shield Winners

That concludes all reviews and predictions for the upcoming play-offs. I wish all the teams the best of luck and hope you all find glory in your matches.

- Bob Fortune

Brimstone Flayers

The Flayers at the start of the season were hot favourites to take the title this year and so far they have showed the skill and quality to go all the way. With a undefeated run of a staggering 11 matches this season, 2 resulting in draws, they are surely going to cause a stir when they enter the fray in the semi-finals in which they could face either Grimwood Voodoo or the Wherethehellarewe Tribe.  Whichever team faces them will surely have their work cut out in knocking this star team out of the park. Key players to watch out for in this team are Aedir Blisteredheart and Aedeorl Coldheart who between them have scored a wonderful 10 touchdowns this season.

Grimwood Voodoo

One of the many newcomers this season the “Voodoo” have not had that bad of a season and  picked up many fans along the way. This is not only down to their impressive seasonal start but the many icons that they have in their team. “Billy Bones” the number 3 ace skeleton has been a household Favourite match after a match. His ability to scare opposing players mealy by looking at them with his gaze is unmatched with any magical spell and his uplifting team talks are something to witness. The teams effort was also helped n part by Gurt Tombbrood the star Ghoul who has racked up a brilliant 7 touchdowns this season. The “Voodoo” are to face veterans, Wherethehellarewe in what will be a very exciting match to watch.

Talos Tobacconists

One of the better performing teams than on paper this season in their début to the league. The Tobacconists have certainly done much better than first predicted as well as winning a couple of games along the way. The only thing that really let them down this season was the amount of  games they had tied due to unlucky plays not going their way. Having said that they are filled with confidence and with a full roster going into the game they should overcome their opposition.  The Tobacconists star player this season has so far been their Minotaur Lucky Strike who has so far caused 6 casualties one resulting in a death and currently joined second in top vicious players in the World Series. The Tabacconists have a real chance to advance to the next round if they can overcome the Gelfs and better their result from the last time.

Creeping Death

Although currently rated as a team likely to have the shield named after them along with the Lightning Claws, Creeping Death have had one of the most successful seasons as a newcomer. Their coach, Odin, who is new to coaching and the game has shown great promise in his ability to lead a great blood bowl team. They put a lot of teams under pressure by either taking the lead or equalizing in amazing style and class. The only thing that has let this team down was consistence in their normal playing style, if they could maintain the pressure they apply and hold the scoreline they could be one of the most deadly teams in the leagues history. An experience of a season in which they could still walk away with some silverware if they are triumphant in the Shield. Be sure to look our for Gandalf Thor who has so far proved to be invaluable to the teams attack.

Wee Tree Fellows

The fellows have had the their best season in their four season stint in the HDWSBBL. They have dazzled fans and opponents at their quick scoring plays and their array of skills in which they seem unstoppable to anyone. Although they have achieved great success this year some coaches have complained about the amount the team has spend on training and the players this season wondering where the money has come from. Despite this the fans and players have enjoyed a great season, the only thing remaining is can they finally win a Championship Cup after all these years? Watch out for star catcher Harris who is currently valued as the most expensive player in the leagues history and has scored 21 career touchdowns 8 of them during this season.

The Gelfs

Having come into the season after following the exit of the previous Wood Elf team, The Loren Rangers, The Gelfs sure had a massive task of living up to the expectations of their kin. They have certainly done that this season with reporters already labelling them as the “New Rangers”. They have suffered heavy in the player department loosing 7 players in a single season to death and hiring a reported 15 journeymen and mercenary’s to fill the numbers. But whatever the cost they still overcame the odds and came out victorious finishing in a respected second in their first season. They face old opposition the Talos Tobacconists who they beat 3-2 previously. The star of the teams season is catcher Blanca who has scored an amazing 11 touchdowns and is currently rated as the second best player this season.

Wherethehellarewe Tribe

When news of this troublesome tribe were to return a lot teams blew a sigh of discomfort upon hearing it. The tribe have been a tricky team to play against defying all the normal plays of Halflings they actually perform above standard in amazement to everyone. The team had been predicted at the start to again finish up going into the shield and most likely winning it this season, but again defying the odds these little “buggers” as most players call them, have made it into the play-offs and a shot at a major for the first time. Although they go into this game without a win in four games, and loosing to bogey team the Valhallen Vixens, they are full of confidence that they can outdo Voodoo. Thier star player Two Whistles will surely back this up being the top touchdown scorer of the team and having scored 8 already this season.

Lighting Claws

The first Underworld team to enter the HDWSBBL, old veteran Arcarni Spark was hoping he could carry the same good fortune he had with the Tail Slammers. Sadly this was not to be his season as the team went 5 games without a win before finally winning their only match so far against newcomers, Creeping Death. The reason why this team full of sneaky gits remains a mystery even to the expert analytics’s. The team should of done better this season with Arcarni at the helm, but due to the animosity towards the two races which could of resulted in their poor performance this season. They do however have a chance to regain some reputation if they go and win the Shield this year, a task which Arcarni Spark is accustom to having won one previously himself. If they can sort out their differences then they could better the opposition, if not then I’m sure the team would be carefully dismantled by Arcarni himself. Despite the poor performance the aptly named Shell Four has been the rock in the team scoring 8 touchdowns this season.

Universal Horrors

The Horrors stumbled to their début this season as have really made an impact topping the OWC East division, which is the only division this season containing all brand new debiting teams. After winning their first match reporters were praising the teams fresh approach to the game and having the consistency of being a Championship winning team. However confident the team may be they must keep it up to have any hope of advancing further and causing a few upsets along the way. And if they are going to do it then they have probably the best team going into the play-offs with the likes of Fenrir Canus who has so fair caused a gut ripping 5 casualties and scored a helpful 4 touchdowns.

Deamons Stump Deamonicans

Here at the press office we have always wondered what this team name meant and wherever it reflected the team on the field. To our and the fans delight this was indeed true as the Deamonicans gracefully took to the field and displayed an awesome display of maiming, fouling, killing, deaths and winning that we as Blood Bowl followers always anticipate when viewing. The Demonicans have delivered their fair share of the carnage to the seasons and have not done too badly on their opening season finishing second in the division. The Deamonicans were the hot favourites to pick up the casualties awards this season but they also have high odds of going far in the play-offs. Despite doing well they have drawn too many matches this season costing them the top position, so they must keep their feet on the ground and concentrate on the game at hand. With the help of Dushruk their star touchdown scorer who has scored 8 this season they will surely give the viewers an exciting match.

Temper Bay Marauders

The Marauders entered the league hoping to be among the best Orc team since the days of the Beaumont Blitzers. No matter how hard they tried it seemed fate always spat in their face and shone brightly on their opposition. Despite their unlucky run of four games straight loosing they managed to finally shake the fate deamons off their back and pick up  a huge win against the Voodoo as they looked a totally new team. Having won that game they qualified for the play-offs as the Blackburners failed to beat underdogs Creeping Death. The Marauders are starting to look more like an Orc team but they have a very long way to go before they even come close to being a great as the Blitzers and only if they can prove they can rise to the challenge in these important matches. The duo of Ueghor Ironjaw and Captain Garash Rockhead are sure to score many more touchdowns between them as their joint total is currently at 7.

Blackburners

The Blackburners have surely had the most unluckiest season to date since the days of the Manhunters and Damage Inc. After missing out on third place after loosing a crushing defeat by Creeping Death and  vast array of crippling last minute plays by their opposition they find themselves in the Shield. The team started off very well with a draw against the Marauders but they just couldn’t keep up against their next few opposition. Currently they are having a four game loosing streak and they are sure going to be playing very hard to shake the streak off and advance through the shield semi-finals. If they can keep their nerve and stick to basic plays then they can certainly win it. To help them do this their rock at the front, Tantor TE, and Minotaur star has caused a head smashing 5 casualties so far this season and doesn’t look like he will settle for that.

Drakwald Defiers

When hearing the name Drakwald you think of the Deadheads (The original team), but to everyone surprise the team was in fact a band of Chaos marauders calling themselves the Drakwald Defiers for some unknown reason. Despite using the same first name the Defiers soon won the fans over after a tremendous season of maiming, killing and of course plenty of winning with a current winning streak of 11 matches much like the Brimstone Flayers. But what makes this team hot contenders for the grand prize is the amount of casualties they have caused this season, a staggering 34 in total! Only 30 behind the Karond Kar Corsairs the best casualty causing team in the leagues history. With much more to be expected from this team it’s any body game how far this team can go. With the likes of Festus “The Pestitant” who has caused 11 casualties with 2 of them resulting in deaths anything can happen.

Elfheim Razorhawks

The second Pro Elf team to feature in the leagues history, the Razorhawks, had to live up to the success that Wee Tree Fellows had set. With a catchy name they set out to become the best Elf team out their and the certainally didn’t do too bad of a job despite loosing 5 playing to deaths, many of them happing to the cursed shirt number 1. The luck seemed to be against them most of the time but the Razorhawks pressed on though the losses and came out on top nicking second place right under the noses of the veteran team the Jackles. The Razorhawks have the skill and ability to go all the way in this play-off but they always seem to lack the confidence to believe that they can. Hopefully their star player Rog Turin, who has scored 4 touchdowns for the team, can boost the morale of the team even if they do have three players missing due to injury.

The Tutsbone Jackles

For many this season was predicted as the season the Jackles would dominate and for the best part those statements were indeed true. They have far exceeded the fans expectations and since they won the shield last season they have increased in confidence and performance every game. And it’s no wonder they have had a great season as the quad of Mummies ,who have been with the team since the start, have dominated their front line. Their tried and tested box play has been the bane of many teams including the Vixens, who lost out to the Jackles because of that tactic. The Jackles are to face the Demonicans who in their previous match up saw a shock 1-1 tie, could very well beat them and head to the next round. The keys players of the team are without a doubt are the mummies who have held every team back and caused no end of headaches for coaches.

Valhallen Vixen’s

Without a doubt the biggest shock of the season so far. The Vixen’s who were highly praised for their wonderful debiting season a few years ago were favourites to make it to the play-offs. But with a terrible loosing streak of 9 this season and a career total of 13 straight matches without a win fans around the old world could not believe what they were seeing. Not only did the Vixen’s have no luck in any of their matches, none of their tactics ever went accordingly and their fan base slowly deflated week by week. But all was ended after a shock victory against the Tribe and a second against the under performing Lighting Claws. If they can keep this winning streak going they will surely go on and win the shield proving all of their critics wrong. Their star player Victor, who has been very quiet all season until recently, will surely guide the team to glory having scored an amazing 25 career touchdowns and also winning the best player of the season award two seasons ago.

After witnessing a very enjoyable season to date and a very close one as well it will be very hard to see how these games will end up. But never backing away from a challenge I will attempt to predict how each match will turn out the way I think it will.

Wild Card Round

Grimwood Voodoo vs Wherethehellarewe Tribe

Both teams have shared in their ups and downs but Grimwood Voodoo have been playing above par for a debut season. The Tribe, I feel, have been rather lacking in their finishing which has resulted in recent losses. They could rally up and dominate the game but I think Voodoo will stamp their attempts out and run out as the victors in this match up.

Predicted Win: Grimwood Voodoo

The Gelfs vs Talos Tobacconists

This will be the highlight of the wild card round in which it really could go either way. Both teams have had great seasons and both deserve to go though to the next round. I believe that this game will be decided whoever scores first or whoever can knock a player out first giving the fact both teams have minimal players. With that I believe that the Tobacconists will roll out as the winners as they surely can learn from their previous mistakes.

Predicted Win: Talos Tobacconists

Deamons Stump Deamonicans vs The Tutsbone Jackles

Another hard match to predict. The Jackles have the might of the mummies where the Deamonicans have the advantage of not playing fairly and fouling where they can. I think that this match will come down to brute strength and who can hit the hardest, and with that said I believe that the Jackles will come up as winnings here.

Predicted Win: The Tutsbone Jackles

Elfheim Razorhawks vs Temper Bay Marauders

Both teams will be looking to outdo each other as an old age rival will surely be felt in the air. The Razorhawks came out on top last time but they suffered a few injury’s in their previous match. If the Marauders can hit first and run the first touchdown in then they will surely walk away with the victory. However I believe that the Razorhawks skill and pace will be too great for the Orcs.

Predicted Win: Elfheim Razorhawks

Semi-Finals

Brimstone Flayers vs Grimwood Voodoo

This match would be highly anticipated by both sets of fans to amend the previous engagement. With the success the Voodoo have been having they could go all the way and if they quickly hit the Flayers hard they could win this one. Sadly I believe that the Flayers are just too good this season and are in no hurry to end their winning streak.

Predicted Win: Brimstone Flayers

Wee Tree Fellows vs Talos Tobacconists

The Fellows beat the Tobacconists previously 6-0 the highest scoreline of the season and I’m sure it will not happen again. However I still think the Tobacconists are still a young team and inexperienced compared to the Fellows. If they can hit first they may stand a chance otherwise the Elfs will run rings around them again.

Predicted Win: Wee Tree Fellows

Universal Horrors vs The Tutsbone Jackles

When two undead teams meet it’s always a spectical and it’s no excuse in this match. This will be the highlight match of the round in what will most likely be a sluggerknocker. Both teams have the skill to win this but I do think the Jackles will again dominate with their mummies unless the Horrors can put them out early one.

Predicted Win: The Tutsbone Jackles

Drakwald Defiers vs Elfheim Razorhawks

Another match which could prove to be very close. The Razorhawks can win if they stay out of trouble unlike the last time and rack up the points. However I believe the Defiers have grown as a team and will be far too strong for the Elves to withstand.

Predicted Win: Drakwald Defiers

Finals

Brimstone Flayers vs Wee Tree Fellows

This will be a very tight game with both sides scoring a lot of touchdowns. The Flayers will be putting the boot in as best they can in and if they do can cause a lot of problems for the Fellows. If the Fellows can hold their nerve they will surely win unlike last time.

Predicted Win: Brimstone Flayers & NWC Champions

The Tutsbone Jackles vs Drakwald Defiers

Although the Jackles would of far exceeded their exceptions they will certainly bring it on against the favourites. Entering the match as the underdogs I think it will be too much for the Jackles to hold out against the might of the Defiers unless they cause a few upsets early on.

Predicted Win: Drakwald Defiers & OWC Champions

The play-offs with certainly be historic wherever it will go and you can be sure that there will be a few upsets along the way. I invite fans and reporters alike to comment on my predictions but to also detail their favorite moment of the 2011/12 season. Thank you for reading and see you all at the Super Bowl Championship!

- Bob Fortune

Well it has been a very crazy holiday break but we have all managed to get back into the swing of things, well almost. Now it has come to my attention that the HDWSBBL Press office has been rather relaxed as of late, but fear not, a highly trained motivator is whipping them into shape (and he uses a cat-o-nine tails…)

So coming up in the next few hours, days and weeks, expect a full 30 match review of the Tutsbone Jackals and the Wee Tree Fellows, re-cap of the last two weeks of matches (the janitor has been working nights and double shifts, his wife needs treating) and a kick up the bum to all our bloggers to bring you new and exciting news.

But it has not all been bad. Fans of the previous year may remember head coach Kai of the Teotigua Predators, well after Gerhard has gone MIA of late, Kai has sprung into action and not a moment too soon! He has already placed his predictions to the final rankings and let me tell you they are certainly very interesting indeed. So why are you still reading me rambling on? Head over to his blog now at: http://network.hdwsbbl.co.uk/kaiskorner/

Hopefully the slight spanner in the press office is almost unstuck and the office will be pumping out news reels faster than you can say “What ogre?” But what do you think of the league so far? Do you have anything you would like to say? Then leave a comment and good old Bob Fortune will get back  to you. But until the next time folks, keep watching those stars! The players in the KO box sure will!

- Bob Fortune (HDWSBBL Press Office Editor)

We are now in the last stages of the league and enter the cross conference matches, something which a few of the coaches have been looking forward to. As well as this we are one schedule still with only one game outstanding! This means we will be finishing in April as planned.

I thank you for all the support and hope we have many more years of enjoyment to come.

Alex

(P.S: Results will be up tonight )

Fumbles have been an area of confusion with some of you so here is the run down of the rule as stated in the rulebook.

A fumble occurs when a one is achevied before or after modifications. This means if you roll a one outright you fumble the ball outright. This is the before part. If you make a roll and the resulting total with modifications result in a one you will also fumble.

For example, I make a short pass and require a roll of 4+. A 4+ makes an accurate pass, 2-3 is an inaccurate pass and one is a fumble. If I make the same move but have a -2 modifier beacuse of two tacklezones I require a 6+ to be accurate, 5-4 to be inaccurate and 1-3 to be a fumble.

All you need to remember is ones always fails while sixs are always passes.

I hope this clears a few confused coachs up.

- Alex

1. Side-Step and Push Backs: This has already been clarified in an e-mail I send out but encase you are unsure please check the following link: http://www.fabbl.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=370
2. Drawing a match: If you drew a match and to determine if you go up or down with your Fan Factor you need to roll 2D6. If the roll is greater or equal you go up by one, if it is lower you go down by one. Each team also receives an extra 10,000 on top of their winnings for a draw also. You also cannot re-roll any winnings roll if you drew, only if you win the match may you do so.
3. If you cannot field a full squad of eleven players then you will receive free journeymen to brings your roster up to eleven. You must always enter a match with eleven players before inducements are worked out. If you know you are missing a player(s) please let me know and I will add a journeyman to your team in time for your next match.

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Over the seasons we have acclaimed to great things, from the small beginnings of the first seasons, to the wide range of teams who have joined us over the years, to amazing matches which captured the true meaning of Blood Bowl and to legendary players who stepped up to the challenge and remain in our memories and hearts, the HDWSBBL has had it all over the six year history. But now the league goes that one step further to bring you even more action and glory in the 2011/12 season, it is of course the HDWSBBL World Series.

This season begins the new format in what will reboot the entire league in a new era of beauty. Sixteen teams will compete in two Conferences in four divisions all gunning to reach the world’s first ever World Championship Super Bowl in which will truly crown the champion of champions. One team will walk away with not only a conference title but a world title to boot. Every team will play a series of matches against each other within their own divisions and conferences but also the entire league resulting in more exciting and varied matches testing each teams limits to the maximum.

The grand draw will take place next week on the 8th with the first official week of matches commencing the following week on the 15th. Matches will be played every other week and at the end of all matches being played teams will then move on to the play-offs. More details about the teams who will be making history this season will follow in the next couple of days and you can gaurentee they will all be boasting on the Team News Network about their prospects for the upcoming season.

So sport fans around the world, please brace yourself for what will be the greatest sporting season that you will ever witness in your lifetime, prepare for memoriable matches and the great players who will rub shoulders amongst the greatest players of old. For the same wise man once said;

Some of the world’s greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.

• The new league format was agreed by all who attended and also anticipation for the upcomining season. The new format means we will only accept sixteen teams, unless another four coachscome forward with willing to play. This would mean we play an extra two matches but will not interupt the flow of the season.
• The league will be split into two conferances (The Old World Conferance (OWC) and the New World Conferance (NWC) ) with two divisions in each (North & South in the OWC and East & West in the NWC).
• Each team will play everyone in their division once (Three matches)
• Each team will play everyone in the mirrored division in the same conferance (Eg: If you are in North you will play all teams in South. Four Games).
• Each team will play four teams from the other conferance ( Two from each division).
• If you finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd you will enter the play-offs. If you finish 4th you will head to the shield knockout tournament. 
• In the play-offs both divisions combine and playe one another. 2nd in North v 3rd in South and 2nd in South v 3rd in Northwill play in the Wild Card Round(Opening round) The two winners of that match will then face the 1st place teams in the Semi-Finals round. The two finalists will then face off in the Conferance final with the resulting winner being declared the Conferance Champion.
• The two Conferance Champions will then play in the Championship Super Bowl to see who wins the Championship VI and the overall king of the league.
• All team registration forms must be in by the 8th of September, with the draw taking place on the same day. The season will then commence on the 15th of September. We will be playing every other week and hopefully this time we will give you your fixtures list on the 15th when we start. Lets get all sixteen coaches playing at once!

The following section are changes to the League rules.

• All models MUST be painted, based and correctly numbered. The side of the base is prefured or you could paint it on the player. No writing on the bottom of bases or any unpainted lead or plastic.
• Star Players are now eligible to use in the league for inducements. If you are using a star player please use a good representaion of the model as well as being fully painted and based. You may use the Star Players that are in Living Rulebook 6 (Compition Rules) only. No online or made up Star Players may be used.
• You must give either Myself, Andy, Nick or Paul notice before Thursday if you cannot make the evening. If no notice is given then you forfit the match. No replays or reschedules. We must, must get the season flowing more to keep people interested. We have an spare week between matches in which to rearrange matches.
• Registration forms require your e-mail address. I plan to set up an e-mail group and e-mail everyone every week small updates, weekly fixtures as well as results and anything else that seems fit to mention.
• Match report sheets must be handed in after every match to allow us to update the webstite and your roster. You have until your next match to hand this in. Also any mercs, journeymen or star players must be noted down in which postion they played as well as skills they had and a name. This is all required.
• All rosters must be from the website. If you cannot print out the lastest roster please let either Myself or Andy know before your match and we will print one off for you. Any handwritten rosters must not be used, if you wish to tally your stats then use a paper roster but you must have a website roster with you as well.

Other announcement are as followed.

• The Team News Network is up and running awaiting all coaches to sign up and blog about their teams. If you would like to set up a blog then let Andy know and he will set it up for you. It is easy to use and will soon show the top headlines on the main website.
• If you haven’t got a roster then there will be spares in the terrian room upstairs in a box which John has kindly said he would sort out.
• It has been suggested that we run a NAF event at Huntingdon. This is an excellent idea and welcomed by most coaches. If you would like to be on the planning team then e-mail me andI will get back to you with details, jobs, etc…
• I am also currently in the planning stages of building the HDWSBBL World Stadium for finals and hopefully the NAF Tournament. So any spare bits of wood, materials, paint, plastic, models and anything else you think would be require please let me know.

Thank you again for all that attended and hopefully see you all next season for the best one yet!

- Alex

(P.S – Yes the Rangers are NOT returning “Insert cheers here”)

Planned date for this meeting will be the 9th of June starting at around 7:30 – 7:45. Hopefully it will not take to long but we will discuss the following topics;

• The New League Format – This will be taking on the style of the NFL league format.
• Changes to the HDWSBBL Handbook – Some will be changing some will be added.
• Any suggestions for improvements – By you the coaches.
• Dates for Registration and Pre-Season Friendly’s.
• The league draft and the start of the new season.

We hope you will be able to make it.

Alex