2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Third Round Odds, Day 4

10/08: Round 3, Groups C & D - Day 2

C2
Kyouko Sakura @ Puella Magi Madoka Magica: <<佐倉杏子@劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ[前編]始まりの物語/[後編]永遠の物語>> EVEN
Rikka Takanashi @ Chuunibyou Demo Koi Ga Shitai!: <<小鳥遊六花@中二病でも恋がしたい!>> 15-1
Prediction: Kyouko Sakura by >=70
Over/Under: 800
Over

D1
Saki Miyanaga @ Saki: <<宮永咲@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> EVEN
Ryuuka Shimizudani @ Saki: <<清水谷竜華@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> 15-1
Prediction: Saki Miyanaga by >=70
Over/Under: 800
Over 

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Third Round Results, Day 3

有効コードがある票の順位
1位 591票 Azuki Azusa @ Henneko
2位 380票 Nibutani Shinka @ Chu2Koi

有効コードがある票の順位
1位 627票 Minato Tomoka @ Ro-Kyu-Bu!
2位 343票 Sagimori Arata @ Saki

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Third Round Odds, Day 3

10/07: Round 3, Groups C & D - Day 1

C1
Shinka Nibutani @ Chuunibyou Demo Koi Ga Shitai!: <<丹生谷森夏@中二病でも恋がしたい!>> EVEN
Azusa Azuki @ Hentai Ouji To Warawanai Neko: <<小豆梓@変態王子と笑わない猫。>> 10-1
Prediction: Shinka Nibutani by >=50
Over/Under: 800
Over

D2
Tomoka Minato @ Ro-Kyu-Bu!: <<湊智花@ロウきゅーぶ!>> EVEN
Arata Sagimori @ Saki: <<鷺森灼@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> 20-1
Prediction: Tomoka Minato by >=50
Over/Under: 800
Over

BoBA 2013 ISML Predictions: Postseason Match Day 11



Championship Match:
ARENA 01: [Gokō Ruri (Kuroneko)] Tachibana Kanade by <=1000
Over/Under: 16000
Over

Third Place Match:
ARENA 02: Eucliwood Hellscythe [Misaka Mikoto] by <=1000
Over/Under: 16000
Over

Fifth Place Match:
ARENA 03: [Shiina Mashiro] Aragaki Ayase by <=1000
Over/Under: 16000
Over

Seventh Place Match:
ARENA 04: [Nakano Azusa] Yūki Asuna by <=1000
Over/Under: 16000
Over

Ninth Place Match:
ARENA 05: [Takanashi Rikka] Kuroyukihime by <=1000
Over/Under: 16000
Over

11th Place Match:
ARENA 06: [Aisaka Taiga] Hasegawa Kobato by <=1000
Over/Under: 16000
Over

ARENA 07: Leticia Draculair [Black Rabbit] by <=1000
Over/Under: 16000
Over

ARENA 08: Itsuka Kotori [Tokisaki Kurumi] by <=1000
Over/Under: 16000
Over

ARENA 09: [Usami Akihiko] Niizuma Eiji by >=1000
Over/Under: 14000
Under

ARENA 10: Kiba [Wolfram von Bielefeld] by >=1000
Over/Under: 14000
Under

NOTE: The placements for 13th through 16th are determined on Match Day 10, while the other placings are determined on Match Day 11. The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue regrets this error in the previous ISML report.

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Third Round Results, Day 2

A3-2
1位 459票 園城寺怜@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A
2位 389票 由比ヶ浜結衣@やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。

B3-1
1位 487票 新垣あやせ@俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない。
2位 370票 花田煌@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Third Round Odds, Day 2

10/06: Round 3, Groups A & B - Day 2

A2
Yui Yuigahama @ Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Comedy Wa Machigatteiru: <<由比ヶ浜結衣@やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。>>  2-1
Toki Onjouji @ Saki: <<園城寺怜@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> 4-1
Prediction: Yui Yuigahama by <=50
Over/Under: 1000
Over

B1
Ayase Aragaki @ Ore No Imouto Ga Konna Ni Kawaii Wake Ga Nai: <<新垣あやせ@俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない。>> EVEN
Kirame Hanada @ Saki: <<花田煌@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> 20-1
Prediction: Ayase Aragaki by >=100
Over/Under: 1000
Over

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Third Round Results, Day 1

有効コードがある票の順位
1位 673票 Tomoe Mami @ Madoka Magica
2位 589票 Matsumi Yuu @ Saki

有効コードがある票の順位
1位 653票 Nishizumi Miho @ Girls Und Panzer
2位 593票 Matsumi Kuro @ Saki

ISML 2013: Kanade one step closer to a title defense

ISML 2013: Kanade one step closer to a title defense

By JR Salazar
October 4, 2013

Don't look now, but it seems that Kanade Tachibana may be on the cusp of history as the first-ever two-time winner of the International Saimoe League Heavenly Tiara. That's because on Match Day 10 of the 2013 ISML Postseason, Tenshi sliced and diced Mikoto Misaka 8254-6060 to set up a titanic showdown with Ruri Gokou on Sunday, October 6, 2013 for all the marbles.

Misaka and Eucliwood Hellscythe will battle for third place. In the other classification matches, Mashiro finishes as the best-placed Nova participant with a 7493-5636 victory over Azusa Nakano. Ayase Aragaki scored a 6941-6586 win over Asuna Yuuki, Rikka Takanashi prevailed over Taiga Aisaka 7522-5985, Kuroyukihime rolled past Kobato Hasegawa 7112-6033, Nanami Aoyama is 13th after edging Kirino Kousaka 6706-6584 and Inori Yuzuriha is 15th after trampling over Sena Kashiwazaki 7333-5513.

Henneko may still be alive in 2channel, but that's not the case in the ISML. Wrapping up action on ISML Postseason Match Day 10, Kotori Itsuka stunned Tsukiko Tsukakushi 6650-5951, Kurumi Tokisaki cruised past Yoshino 6930-5284 and Killua Zoldyck drubbed Claire Stanfield 6096-2278.

Match Day 11 of the 2013 International Saimoe League postseason, and the final match day proper of the 2013 International Saimoe League, is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2013. The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue can tell you that the over/under for the championship and third-placed matches are set for 16,000 votes and the over. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

EDIT: The placements were originally reported to be set for fifth through 12th but have not been. They will be determined on Match Day 11.

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Third Round Odds, Day 1

10/05: Round 3, Groups A & B - Day 1

A1
Mami Tomoe @ Puella Magi Madoka Magica: <<巴マミ@劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ[前編]始まりの物語/[後編]永遠の物語>> EVEN
Yuu Matsumi @ Saki: <<松実宥@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> 10-1
Prediction: Mami Tomoe by <=100
Over/Under: 800
Over

B2
Kuro Matsumi @ Saki: <<松実玄@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> 10-1
Miho Nishizumi @ Girls Und Panzer: <<西住みほ@ガールズ&パンツァー>> EVEN
Prediction: Miho Nishizumi by <=100
Over/Under: 800
Over

BoBA 2013 ISML Predictions: Postseason Match Day 10



ARENA 01: Misaka Mikoto [Tachibana Kanade] by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 02: [Shiina Mashiro] Nakano Azusa by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 03: [Aragaki Ayase] Yūki Asuna by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 04: [Takanashi Rikka] Aisaka Taiga by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 05: Hasegawa Kobato [Kuroyukihime] by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

13th Place Match
ARENA 06: [Kōsaka Kirino] Aoyama Nanami by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

15th Place Match
ARENA 07: [Kashiwazaki Sena] Yuzuriha Inori by >=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 08: [Tsutsukakushi Tsukiko] Itsuka Kotori by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 09: Yoshino [Tokisaki Kurumi] by >=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 10: [Killua Zoldyck] Claire Stanfield by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Under

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Second Round Results, Day 12

G2-4
1位 295票 赤座あかり@ゆるゆり♪♪
2位 272票 佐天涙子@とある科学の超電磁砲S
3位 25票 小鳥遊美羽@パパのいうことを聞きなさい!

H2-4
1位 251票 御坂妹(ミサカ10032号)@とある科学の超電磁砲S
2位 180票 西園美魚@リトルバスターズ!
3位 112票 エイミー@翠星のガルガンティア

ISML 2013: Ruri Gokou progresses to the Final

ISML 2013: Ruri Gokou progresses to the Final

By JR Salazar
October 2, 2013

Match Day 9 of the 2013 International Saimoe League Postseason took place today and Ruri Gokou has punched her ticket to the final. Kuroneko won every region except Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malazsia and Singapore to prevail, 6792-4738.

Meanwhile the classification matches continued, with most of the expected favorites coming out on top, Mashiro Shiina won everr region except the USA, Russia and Eastern Europe to dismiss Rikka Takanashi, 5955-4850. Azusa Nakano swept all but Latin America, China, the Philippines and Vietnam to prevail over Taiga Aisaka, 6099-5011. Ayase Aragaki had victory in every region except Africa, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia to pull past Kobato Hasegawa, 6386-4726.

In a close race between Asuna Yuuki and Kuroyukihime, Asuna prevailed 5507-5057 after winning every region except Canada, Latin America, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. Kirino Kousaka leveled Sena Kashiwazaki in every region except Latin America, Russia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines in a 6308-4492 rout. And Nanami Aoyama thumped Inori Yuzuriha in every region except Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan in her 5589-5016 win.

Three other matches took place. Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru Sō Desu yo is a show that ISML votes will need to keep an eye out for next season. Leticia Draculair rolled past Tamako Kitashirakawa 5570-4460 and the Black Rabbit hopped past Rita Ainsworth, 6504-3698. Finally, in the male exhibition, Shikamaru Nara defeated Kenpachi Zaraki 4493-3760.

Match Day 10 of the 2013 International Saimoe League is scheduled for October 3, 2013. Mikoto Misaka has proven that she can stop Kanade Tachibana when it matters most. Can she do it again? Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Second Round Odds, Day 12

10/03: Round 1, Groups G & H - Day 4

G4
Ruiko Saten @ A Certain Magical Index: <<佐天涙子@とある科学の超電磁砲S>> 2-1
Miu Takanashi @ Papa No Iukoto O Kikinasai!: <<小鳥遊美羽@パパのいうことを聞きなさい!>> 100-1
Akari Akaza @ Yuru Yuri: <<赤座あかり@ゆるゆり♪♪>> 5-1
Prediction: Ruiko Saten by <=100
Over/Under: 500
Over

H4
MISAKA #10032 @ A Certain Magical Index: <<御坂妹(ミサカ10032号)@とある科学の超電磁砲S>> EVEN
Mio Nishizono @ Little Busters!: <<西園美魚@リトルバスターズ!>> 20-1
Amy @ Suisei No Gargantia: <<エイミー@翠星のガルガンティア>> 60-1
Prediction: MISAKA #10032 by >=70
Over/Under: 500
Over

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Second Round Results, Day 11

G2-3暫定結果
1位 209票 結城明日奈(アスナ)@ソードアート・オンライン
2位 168票 杉浦綾乃@ゆるゆり♪♪
3位 61票 園田海未@ラブライブ!

H2-3暫定結果
1位 263票 千反田える@氷菓
2位 124票 むろみさん@波打際のむろみさん
3位 47票 乃莉@ひだまりスケッチ×ハニカム

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Second Round Odds, Day 11

10/02: Round 1, Groups G & H - Day 3

G3
Asuna Yuuki @ Sword Art Online: <<結城明日奈(アスナ)@ソードアート・オンライン>> EVEN
Ayano Sugiura @ Yuru Yuri: <<杉浦綾乃@ゆるゆり♪♪>> 5-1
Umi Sonoda @ Love Live!: <<園田海未@ラブライブ!>> 30-1
Prediction: Asuna Yuuki by <=50
Over/Under: 300
Over

H3
Eru Chitanda @ Hyouka: <<千反田える@氷菓>> 1-9
Muromi @ Namiuchigiwa No Muromi-san: <<むろみさん@波打際のむろみさん>> 8-1
Nori @ Hidamari Sketch: <<乃莉@ひだまりスケッチ×ハニカム>> 30-1
Prediction: Eru Chitanda by <=90
Over/Under: 300
Over

BoBA 2013 ISML Predictions: Postseason Match Day 9


SEMIFINAL 1:
ARENA 01: Eucliwood Hellscythe [Gokō Ruri (Kuroneko)] by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 02: [Shiina Mashiro] Takanashi Rikka by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 03: Nakano Azusa [Aisaka Taiga] by >=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 04: [Hasegawa Kobato] Aragaki Ayase by >=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 05: [Yūki Asuna] Kuroyukihime by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 06: Kōsaka Kirino [Kashiwazaki Sena] by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 07: Aoyama Nanami [Yuzuriha Inori] by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Over

ARENA 08: Leticia Draculair [Kitashirakawa Tamako] by <=1000
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 09: Black Rabbit [Rita Ainsworth] by <=1000
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 10: Zaraki Kenpachi [Nara Shikamaru] by <=1000
Over/Under: 12000
Under

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Second Round Results, Day 10

G2-2
1位 267票 筒隠月子@変態王子と笑わない猫。
2位 174票 棗鈴@リトルバスターズ!
3位 75票 東條希@ラブライブ!

H2-2
1位 281票 美樹さやか@劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ[前編]始まりの物語/[後編]永遠の物語
2位 189票 宮永照@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A
3位 106票 香椎愛莉@ロウきゅーぶ!

ISML 2013: Railgun, Tenshi to Semis

ISML 2013: Railgun, Tenshi to Semis

By JR Salazar
September 30, 2013

Match Day 8 of the 2013 International Saimoe League postseason continued with the second wave of quarterfinal action. The expected favorites progressed through to the semifinals. Once again, the winner of the Tiara will come from the Stella Division.

Mikoto Misaka won every region except the USA, Africa, Wetern Europe, Korea and Japan en route to a 6151-5863 victory over Ayase Aragaki. Meanwhile, defending ISML Champion Kanade Tachibana kept on rolling, sweeping every region to slice and dice Kuroyukihime, 7656-4276. A couple of consolation matches also took place. Rikka Takanashi won every region except Canada, Africa, Taiwan and the Middle East to defeat Nanami Aoyama, 6055-5159. Taiga Aisaka, meanwhile, won every region except Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Taiwan to roar past Inori Yuzuriha, 6291-4833.

Six other group matches were also taking place. The Black Rabbit chalked up another group exhibition victory, defeating Maria Takayama 5422-2888. Masuzu Natsukawa was third with 2693 votes. Kurumi Tokisaki steered the boat for the Date A Live ticket over Yukino Yukinoshita, 5474-3096. Misaki Shoukuhou was last with 3042 votes. In spite of Sakurasou's dismal performance in the postseason, Rita Ainsworth kept hope alive with a 4307-3485 victory over Anko Kitashirakawa. Maou was third with 2905 votes.

Also steering the boat for Date A Live was Yoshino, who validated the series as one of the more underrated shows of this season with a 5238-3939 dismantling of Azusa Azuki. Take that, 2channel! Suzuno Kamazuki was last with 2182 votes. Kei Takishima edged Nezumi in a 2776-2247 snoozer, with Tasuku Kurosaki last with 1199 votes. Finally, Atsushi Outani prevailed over Akira Takizawa 2421-2287. Shinobu Morita was last with 1368 votes.

Match Day 9 of the 2013 International Saimoe League postseason is next, scheduled for October 1, 2013. We're heading into the Final Four of the world's premier anime character competition. Vote for your favorites at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Second Round Odds, Day 10

10/01: Round 1, Groups G & H - Day 2

G2
Rin Natsume @ Little Busters!: <<棗鈴@リトルバスターズ!>> 10-1
Nozomi Toujou @ Love Live!: <<東條希@ラブライブ!>> 70-1
Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi @ Hentai Ouji To Warawanai Neko: <<筒隠月子@変態王子と笑わない猫。>> EVEN
Prediction: Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi by >=50
Over/Under: 300
Over

H2
Airi Kashii @ Ro-Kyu-Bu!: <<香椎愛莉@ロウきゅーぶ!>> 10-1
Teru Miyanaga @ Saki: <<宮永照@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> 20-1
Sayaka Miki @ Puella Magi Madoka Magica: <<美樹さやか@劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ[前編]始まりの物語/[後編]永遠の物語>> 1-7
Prediction: Sayaka Miki by >=100
Over/Under: 400
Over

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Second Round Results, Day 9

G2-1
1位 225票 黒猫(五更瑠璃)@俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない。
2位 153票 佐々木千穂@はたらく魔王さま!
3位 34票 蜂須賀五右衛門@織田信奈の野望

H2-1
1位 179票 白井黒子@とある科学の超電磁砲S
2位 173票 坂井和奏@TARI TARI
3位 55票 西住まほ@ガールズ&パンツァー

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Second Round Odds, Day 9

09/30: Round 1, Groups G & H - Day 1

G1
Ruri Gokou @ Ore No Imouto Ga Konna Ni Kawaii Wake Ga Nai: <<黒猫(五更瑠璃)@俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない。>> EVEN
Chiho Sasaki @ Hataraku Maou-sama!: <<佐々木千穂@はたらく魔王さま!>> 10-1
Goemon Hachisuka @ Nobuna Oda's Ambition: <<蜂須賀五右衛門@織田信奈の野望>> 50-1
Prediction: Ruri Gokou by >=60
Over/Under: 700
Over

H1
Wakana Sakai @ Tari Tari: <<坂井和奏@TARI TARI>> 50-1
Maho Nishizumi @ Girls Und Panzer: <<西住まほ@ガールズ&パンツァー>> 20-1
Kuroko Shirai @ A Certain Magical Index: <<白井黒子@とある科学の超電磁砲S>> EVEN
Prediction: Kuroko Shirai by >=60
Over/Under: 700
Over

BoBA 2013 ISML Predictions: Postseason Match Day 8



ARENA 01: [Misaka Mikoto] Aragaki Ayase by >=1000
Over/Under: 15000
Under

ARENA 02: Kuroyukihime [Tachibana Kanade] by >=1500
Over/Under: 15000
Under

ARENA 03: Aoyama Nanami [Takanashi Rikka] by <=1000
Over/Under: 15000
Under

ARENA 04: [Aisaka Taiga] Yuzuriha Inori by >=1000
Over/Under: 15000
Under

ARENA 05: Black Rabbit Natsukawa Masuzu [Takayama Maria] by >=1000
Over/Under: 15000
Under

ARENA 06: [Kitashirakawa Anko] Rita Ainsworth Maō  by >=1000
Over/Under: 15000
Under

ARENA 07: Yoshino [Azuki Azusa] Kamazuki Suzuno by >=1000
Over/Under: 15000
Under

ARENA 08: Shokuhō Misaki [Tokisaki Kurumi] Yukinoshita Yukino by >=1000
Over/Under: 15000
Under

ARENA 09: Nezumi Kurosaki Tasuku [Takishima Kei] by <=1000
Over/Under: 15000
Under

ARENA 10: [Ōtani Atsushi] Morita Shinobu Takizawa Akira by <=1000
Over/Under: 15000
Under

Hawthorn: 2013 AFL Premiers



HAWTHORN has won its 11th premiership, defeating Fremantle by 15 points in Saturday's tough and scrappy Grand Final at the MCG.

On a cool, wet and windy afternoon, the Hawks started with the sort of manic intensity for which the Dockers are renowned, and they led by 23 points at half-time after restricting their opponents to just one goal.

Freo surged back into the contest in the third quarter, closing to within three points, but Hawthorn held firm, winning 11.11 (77) to 8.14 (62).


"It's really rewarding," victorious coach Alastair Clarkson said after the match. "It shows that we're a really strong footy club."

Hawthorn sealed its triumph by kicking the first three goals of the last quarter and opening a 31-point lead, which was enough to hold out a Dockers side that never gave up.

Click here for all the best match pics

"When you're playing quality sides, you've just got to take your chances when they come," Clarkson added.

"We stressed that to the players at three-quarter time, to try and take your chances early in the last quarter and put some scoreboard pressure on the Fremantle side."

"A couple of those early goals (in the last quarter) were really important for us to have that buffer."


Fremantle will rue a horror day in front of the big sticks, wasting several easy chances throughout the game.

Gun midfielder Nat Fyfe was off target early, putting two gettable shots out on the full in the first quarter.

Small forward Hayden Ballantyne and skipper Matthew Pavlich then had chances to narrow the margin to two goals late in the final term, but both missed.

"I think the start will haunt us for a while, but it's a great lesson for our club," Freo coach Ross Lyon said.

"It's about the basics under pressure. Missed shots, at the end of the day, separate quality."

Hawthorn defender Brian Lake won the Norm Smith Medal after producing a masterful performance.

Forward Jack Gunston and backmen Luke Hodge and Grant Birchall were among the other heroes for the victors, who avenged their defeat at the hands of the Sydney Swans in last year's decider.


Gunston kicked three of Hawthorn's five goals in the first half and finished with four.

Lake did a superb job in restricting Pavlich to two third-quarter goals and one in the last.

In addition, Lake took a number of intercept marks, while Hodge and Birchall were rock solid across half-back.

Jordan Lewis had a huge second half in which he won a stack of the ball and curbed the influence of Fyfe, who was among the best players on the ground in the early stages.


Along with Fyfe, midfielder David Mundy, defender Michael Johnson and tagger Ryan Crowley flew the flag for Fremantle, which was competing in its first Grand Final since joining the AFL in 1995.

As expected, Crowley picked up Sam Mitchell, and he managed to restrict the star Hawk to just six possessions in the first half and 12 for the game.

The victory secured Hawthorn its first premiership since 2008, and the team that beat the Dockers included nine members of the '08 side – Jarryd Roughead, Lewis, Mitchell, Brad Sewell, Birchall, Hodge, Brent Guerra, Lance Franklin and Cyril Rioli.

Midfielder Shaun Burgoyne, who played in Port Adelaide's 2004 flag, has also become a two-time premiership player.

Brian Lake looks for an option upfield while Chris Mayne tries to close him down. Picture: AFL Media

The win was sweet relief for Clarkson, whose coaching record at the club now reads: nine seasons, six finals series and two flags.


It was similarly sweet for Lake, a veteran of 218 games, who played in three losing preliminary finals during his long stint with the Western Bulldogs.

"I have to thank Hawthorn for having the courage to pick me up," a beaming Lake said.


However, the result was another bitter pill for Lyon, who notched his third Grand Final defeat, having previously led St Kilda to a loss in the 2009 decider and a draw then a loss in 2010.

It was also another big blow for Freo defender Zac Dawson, who was at the Saints with Lyon during that period and was playing in his fourth Grand Final.


Despite all that, Lyon remained positive, and praised his players for their "their work ethic and their growth".

"There's a lot to like," he added. "We sit here really frustrated and disappointed that we weren't good enough to take an opportunity."


Fremantle's Nat Fyfe takes a strong mark in between a pair of Hawks on Saturday. Picture: AFL Media

HAWTHORN   2.3   5.5    8.8   11.11   (77)                  
FREMANTLE    0.3   1.6   6.10   8.14  (62)          
 
GOALS
Hawthorn: Gunston 4, Roughead 2, Franklin, Rioli, Smith, Breust, Hill
Fremantle: Pavlich 3, Walters 2, Mzungu, Mayne, Pearce
 
BEST 
Hawthorn: Lake, Gunston, Lewis, Rioli, Hodge, Birchall
Fremantle: Mundy, Fyfe, Crowley, Johnson, Barlow
 
INJURIES 
Hawthorn: Nil
Fremantle: Nil
 
SUBSTITUTES
Hawthorn: Jonathan Simpkin replaced Max Bailey at three-quarter-time
Fremantle: Lachie Neale replaced Zac Clarke in the fourth quarter
 
Reports: Nil
 
Umpires: Rosebury, Nicholls, Meredith
 
Official crowd: 100,007 at the MCG

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Second Round Results, Day 8

有効コードがある票の順位
 1位 246票 鷺森灼@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A
 2位 222票 武部沙織@ガールズ&パンツァー
 3位 84票 食蜂操祈@とある科学の超電磁砲S
有効コードがある票の順位
 1位 275票 高鴨穏乃@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A
 2位 197票 古谷向日葵@ゆるゆり♪♪
 3位 87票 高坂穂乃果@ラブライブ!
有効コードがある票の順位
 1位 226票 三沢真帆@ロウきゅーぶ!
 2位 179票 ニャル子@這いよれ! ニャル子さんW

 3位 128票 桐ヶ谷直葉(リーファ)@ソードアート・オンライン

D2-4
1st 246 (44.57%) Arata Sagimori @ Saki
2nd 222 (40.22%) Saori Takebe @ Girls Und Panzer
3rd 84 (15.22%) Misaki Shokuhou @ A Certain Magical Index

E2-4
1st 275 (49.19%) Shizuno Takakamo @ Saki
2nd 197 (35.24%) Himawari Furutani @ Yuru Yuri
3rd 87 (15.56%) Honoka Kousaka @ Love Live!

F2-4
1st 226 (42.40%) Maho Misawa @ Ro-Kyu-Bu!
2nd 179 (33.58%) Nyarlathotep @ Haiyore! Nyarlko-san
3rd 128 (24.02%) Suguha Kirigaya @ Sword Art Online

ISML 2013: Eucliwood, Ruri to the semis

ISML 2013: Eucliwood, Ruri to the semis

By JR Salazar
September 27, 2013

The old guard isn't going to give up the ghost this year, as Eucliwood Hellscythe and Ruri Gokou progressed to the semifinals of the 2013 International Saimoe League finals following Match Day 7 of the postseason.

Dominant victories in the Americas, Europe, Russia, Korea, Japan, China, Thailand and Vietnam paced Eucliwood Hellscythe to a 6555-5644 victory over Mashiro Shiina. Ruri Gokou, meanwhile, won every region except Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia en route to a comprehensive 7443-4985 victory over Azusa Nakano.

The consolation matches also kicked off on Postseason 7. Asuna Yuuki dominated every region except Eastern Europe, Korea and Japan en route to a 6826-4713 annihilation of Sena Kashiwazaki. Kobato Hasegawa did one better, sweeping every region to clobber Kirino Kousaka 6624-4950.

Several other group matches took place. Leticia Draculair defeated Rika Shiguma 4487-4140, with Maki Nishikino last with 2822 votes. Kotori Itsuka ran past Mikasa Ackerman 5749-3744, while Yui Yuigahama trailed behing with 2561 votes. Tamako Kitashirakawa prevailed over Chiwa Harusaki, 4212-2954, with Kana Minami dead last with 2954 votes.

Wrapping up action on Postseason 7, Tsubasa Kazanari took out Aya Komichi 3900-3705 with Stocking Anarchy trailing with 2026 votes. Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi pulverized Emi Yusa 6211-2980. Frenda Seivelun was last with 2864 votes. Finally, Mimi defeated Natsumi Hinata in a match of old schoolers, 3530-2535. Chiyo Mihama, much to the disappointment of the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue, validated Azumanga Daioh as old news that missed the boat with onky 2435 votes.

Match Day 8 of the 2013 International Saimoe League postseason is scheduled for September 29, 2013. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Second Round Odds, Day 8

09/24: Round 2, Groups D, E & F - Day 4

D4
Misaki Shokuhou @ A Certain Magical Index: <<食蜂操祈@とある科学の超電磁砲S>> 50-1
Arata Sagimori @ Saki: <<鷺森灼@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> 10-1
Saori Takebe @ Girls Und Panzer: <<武部沙織@ガールズ&パンツァー>> 3-1
Prediction: Saori Takebe by <=50
Over/Under: 800
Under

E4
Honoka Kousaka @ Love Live!: <<高坂穂乃果@ラブライブ!>> 40-1
Himawari Furutani @ Yuru Yuri: <<古谷向日葵@ゆるゆり♪♪>> 8-1
Shizuno Takakamo @ Saki: <<高鴨穏乃@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> 3-1
Prediction: Shizuno Takakamo by <=50
Over/Under: 800
Under

F4
Nyarlathotep @ Haiyore! Nyarlko-san: <<ニャル子@這いよれ! ニャル子さんW>> EVEN
Maho Misawa @ Ro-Kyu-Bu!: <<三沢真帆@ロウきゅーぶ!>> 5-1
Suguha Kirigaya @ Sword Art Online: <<桐ヶ谷直葉(リーファ)@ソードアート・オンライン>> 50-1
Prediction: Nyarlathotep by >=50
Over/Under: 800
Under

2channel Anime Saimoe 2013: Second Round Results, Day 7

D2-3暫定結果
1位 369票 湊智花@ロウきゅーぶ!
2位 341票 歳納京子@ゆるゆり♪♪
3位 71票 内田ユカ@みなみけ ただいま

E2-3暫定結果
1位 341票 四糸乃@デート・ア・ライブ
2位 251票 天海春香@ THE IDOLM@STER シリーズ
3位 152票 池田千歳@ゆるゆり♪♪

F2-3暫定結果
1位 398票 原村和@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A
2位 345票 御坂美琴@とある科学の超電磁砲S
3位 65票 ミカサ・アッカーマン@進撃の巨人