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I'll have to check the original rules for our comp. Traditionally, the Ranfurly Shield isn't up for grabs in finals footy.
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I am going to work on an Ode to the Spartans to honour them for their time at the top. At least that way they will always have the Ode to fall back on should they fail to get up in this game.
Had my first Singapore Chilli Crab the other week. Pretty sure it's an omen -- first Crabs premiership coming right up.
I worry about the centres and the front row, bu outside of that we've got them covered. Spartans win fo' sho'
Crabs truly the anti-establishment club here. Spartans refusing to put the Ranfuroy Shield on the line (running scared) Also refused to play the final on neutral ground (ditto) Bloke who designed the sim picked the Spartans team for the final. That same bloke has access to the Crabs subbie and all of our tactical discussion. Spartans' best player also post boosts by participating in Crabs only discussion. This is the sort of underhand shit the Crabs (and everyone else) has to deal with when trying to level the playing field against the Spartans. A win for the Crabs is a win for the little guys in seasonal rugby. We can't let everyone down.
1. The Ranfurly Shield has historically not been at play in finals rugby. I would actually be keen to consider reversing this for this match seeing as the Shield would need to be up for grabs at the start of next season somehow anyway. 2. That's a rule which is staying. Why you think it's reasonable to win the league and not get any advantage from that, I don't know. 3/4/5. Pretty close to accusations of cheating and I'm happy to infract you if that's what you're suggesting.