ISML 2014: Mashiro Shiina progresses to final By Jo-Ryan Salazar September 29, 2014
Match Day 8 of the 2014 International Saimoe League postseason concluded, and Mashiro Shiina has progressed to the Championship Match after thumping Ayase Aragaki, 3727-2581. Shiina won every region with the exception of Canada, Latin America, Korea and Japan.
In consolation play, Nanami Aoyama defeated Shana 3235-2829, Ruri Gokou ran past Kurumi Tokisaki 3189-2966, Taiga Aisaka roared past Asuna Yuuki 3202-3000, Kuroyukihime flew past Yoshino 3136-2938, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi 3264-2828 and Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Rikka Takanashi 3090-2915.
Finally, in special exhibition play, Kosaki Onodera routed Aria Shichijou, Satone Shichimiya crushed Mana Ryouhi 3411-2094, Tina Sprout rolled past Miku Izayoi 3136-2446, Shiro drubbed Jibril 3169-2483 and Akane Senri won the closest match of the night, a 2207-2141 nailbited over Haru Usami. Match Day 9 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Postseason is scheduled for September 30, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
M2-2 Souseiseki @ Rozen Maiden EVEN Uka No Mitama No Kami @ Inari Konkon Koi Iroha 40-1 Prediction: Souseiseki by >=50 Over/Under: 400 Under O2-1 Yukino Yukinoshita @ Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Comedy Wa Machigatteiru 10-1 Umi Sonoda @ Love Live! 3-1 Prediction: Umi Sonoda by <=60 Over/Under: 400 Under P2-2 Koromo Amae @ Saki EVEN Kotori Itsuka @ Date A Live 30-1 Prediction: Koromo Amae by >=60 Over/Under: 400 Under
HAWTHORN has made a mockery of its pre-Grand Final underdog status
to smash the Sydney Swans by 63 points at the MCG on Saturday and claim
its 12th premiership.
After the Swans kicked two of the game's opening three goals,
Hawthorn completely dominated the game, their 21.11 (137) to 11.8 (74)
victory clinching back-to-back flags for just the second time in the
club's history.
It was the Hawks' wise old heads who led the way, with skipper Luke
Hodge, former skipper Sam Mitchell and vice-captain Jordan Lewis
ensuring Hawthorn avenged its 2012 Grand Final loss to the Swans.
Although it was hard to split the three stars, Hodge edged his two
long-term teammates for the Norm Smith Medal for the best player on the
ground. Hodge polled 10 votes to win his second Norm Smith Medal, having also won in 2008, with Lewis and Mitchell each polling nine votes.
The Hawk skipper had 35 possessions and, as usual, did it all for
the Hawks, cutting off Swans attacks at half-back, winning clearances in
the midfield and drifting forward to kick two goals.
Lewis finished with a game-high 37 possessions and Mitchell had 33
as the Hawks' midfield dominated a Swans' on-ball division widely
acknowledged as the best in the competition.
Hawthorn spearhead Jarryd Roughead kicked a game-high five goals to
follow up his bag of six against Port Adelaide last Saturday, and,
perhaps more satisfyingly, claimed bragging rights over good mate and
former Hawk Lance Franklin.
Franklin did his part for his new club with four goals, but was
powerless to stop his former team's weight of dominance around the
ground.
The Hawks' gamble on recalling Cyril Rioli for his first senior
game since suffering a serious hamstring injury in round 15 paid off.
The star forward had just nine possessions, but constantly harassed the
Swans' defenders until he was substituted from the game early in the
final term.
"We've planned for a long time for this. I know that the game
materialised in a manner that said everything worked perfectly for us
today [but] not in our wildest dreams did we anticipate it was going to
be a 10-goal victory for our side this year," Clarkson said.
"In actual fact, no one saw it coming in terms of that margin, and
many didn't see it coming even in that result because we were the
underdogs."
Nick Malceski, who is widely expected to leave the Swans in the
free agency period that starts on Friday, was one of the Swans' better
performers with 26 possessions.
Josh Kennedy (29 possessions) played a lone hand for the Swans in
the midfield as their on-ball division lowered its colours for one of
the few times this year.
"We didn't apply the sort of pressure that we hoped to apply early, and we couldn't get it back," Longmire said.
"We didn't play the sort of football we wanted to. We didn't
pressure the opposition when they had the ball, we couldn't get our
hands on it.
"When we got our hands on it, we coughed it up and the opposition got it.
"We missed tackles and we were on the back foot from the first bounce.
"We were not able to wrest the momentum back at any stage. It was such a disappointing effort."
The Swans
headed into Saturday's game as strong favourites after their dominant
preliminary final win over North Melbourne and the Hawks' desperate
three-point win over Port Adelaide.
However, the Hawks saved their 2014 best for last, stunning the
Swans with suffocating pressure that forced the minor premier into a
uncharacteristic slew of errors by hand and foot.
At kick-ins, the unlucky Swan with the ball in his hands often
looked like a deer in the headlights and just as often coughed the ball
straight up to the Hawks.
The Hawks, meanwhile, found time and space to slice the Swans apart
with their unrivalled foot skills. And when they were not doing that,
the likes of Bradley Hill and Liam Shiels were running the Swans ragged
in open space.
In defence, last year's Norm Smith medallist Brian Lake was
outstanding on Swans spearhead Kurt Tippett and Josh Gibson racked up 32
possessions.
The Hawks have now won three premierships since 2008, equalling Geelong's tally over the past decade.
The Cats' 2007, 2009 and 2011 flags looked to have stamped them as
the dominant team of the post-Brisbane Lions premiership era
(2001-2003), but the Hawks (2008, 2012-13) now have a legitimate claim
to sharing that title.
Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson is now equal with John Kennedy snr
and Allan Jeans as the most successful Hawthorn premiership coach, with
the trio each boasting three flags.
Since entering the VFL/AFL competition in 1925, the Hawks had previously won back-to-back flags just once, in 1988-89.
The Swans started Saturday's game well enough and led by six points at the 13-minute mark of the first quarter.
But the Hawks took total control from there, slamming on the final
four goals of the term to go into quarter-time 20 points in front.
The Hawks' dominance was reflected in the first-quarter tackle
count (22-7), inside 50s (19-7) and uncontested possessions (69-48).
The Swans kicked the first goal of the second term through former Hawk Ben McGlynn to cut their deficit to 14 points.
But this proved a false dawn for Swans supporters as the Hawks
piled on the next five goals, with Hodge's goal at the 16-minute mark of
the second term putting Hawthorn up by 47 points.
The Swans then kicked consecutive goals for the first time in the
game, through Adam Goodes and Franklin, to cut the Hawks' lead to 35
points at the 25-minute mark.
But when Roughead goaled less than three minutes later the Swans
went into half-time 42 points down and had to engineer a comeback like
Carlton's in the 1970 Grand Final to win.
But where the Blues were able to come back from 44 points down at
the main break to beat Collingwood in 1970, the Hawks never allowed the
Swans the faintest sniff of victory in the second half.
Grand thrashings: Biggest margins in VFL/AFL Grand Finals
Margin
Score
Year
119
Geelong 24.19 (163) d Port Adelaide 8.6 (44)
2007
96
Hawthorn 22.20 (152) d Melbourne 6.20 (56)
1988
83
Hawthorn 20.20 (140) d Essendon 8.9 (57)
1983
81
Richmond 23.21 (159) d Collingwood 9.24 (78)
1980
80
West Coast 20.23 (143) d Geelong 8.15 (63)
1994
78
Essendon 26.14 (170) d Hawthorn 14.8 (92)
1985
73
Essendon 18.17 (125) d Carlton 6.16 (52)
1949
73
Melbourne 17.19 (121) d Collingwood 6.12 (48)
1956
63
Essendon 22.18 (150) d Melbourne 13.9 (87)
1946
63
Hawthorn 21.11 (137) d Sydney Swans 11.8 (74)
2014
Will Langford celebrates with his teammates as Josh Kennedy contemplates defeat. Picture: AFL Media
SYDNEY SWANS 2.3 5.3 8.5 11.8 (74)
HAWTHORN 5.5 11.9 16.11 21.11 (137)
GOALS
Sydney Swans: Franklin 4, Goodes 2, Jack 2, Kennedy, McGlynn, Tippett
ISML 2014: Sunday Semifinals Are Set By Jo-Ryan Salazar September 26, 2014
Match Day 7 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Postseason has concluded and we now have our semifinal pairings. Mashiro Shiina defeated Asuna Yuuki, 4045-3990, winning every region except for China, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Kotori Itsuka picked up every region with the exception of North America, Western Europe, Russia, China, Japan, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand en route to a 4218-3725 victory.
In the closest race of the night, impressive victories in the USA, Latin America, Russia, Japan, Korea and Africa powered Ayase Aragaki to a 4031-4005 nailbiter over Yoshino, whose major victories came in the Middle East, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Finally, Kanade Tachibana dethroned Ruri Gokou, 4134-3575. scoring critical victories in the Middle East, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, all of Southeast Asia, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Gokou's strongest victory came in Russia.
In classification results, Shana torched Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi 4184-3799, Taiga Aisaka roared past Eucliwood Hellscythe 4205-3714, Kurumi Tokisaki scored the Upset of the Round: 4149-4055 over Mikoto Misaka and Kuroyukihime flew past Rikka Takanashi 4118-3930. In exhibition action, Chitoge Kirisaki routed Sayaka Kirasaka 4243-2845, Enju AIhara defeated Stephanie Dola 3963-3500, Saya Tokido whipped past Ringo Kinoshita 3541-3193 and Chino Kafuu dismantled RIze Tedeza 4003-2468. Match Day 8 of the 2014 International Saimoe Postseason is scheduled for September 28, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
My Maria don't you know I've come a long, long way I been longin' to see her When she's around she takes my blues away Sweet Maria the sunlight surely hurts my eyes I'm a lonely dreamer on a highway in the skies
Maria, Maria I love you
My Maria there were some blue and sorrow times Just my thoughts about you bring back my piece of mind Gypsy lady you're a miracle work for me You set my soul free like a ship sailing on the sea She is the sunlight when skies are grey She treats me so right lady take me away
My Maria Maria I love you My Maria Maria I love you
South Sydney's celebrations at making a grand final for the first
time since 1971 were tempered on Friday night after star hooker Issac
Luke was placed on report for a dangerous throw that threatens his
availability for the historic clash.
Luke, who is a key member of the Rabbitohs side, faces an
anxious wait to learn if he must defend a charge from the NRL
match-review committee after the 38th-minute tackle on his close friend
Sonny Bill Williams, whose second NRL stint ended along with the record
302-game career of his Sydney Roosters captain Anthony Minichiello after
the premiers conceded 32 unanswered points to surrender an early 12-0
lead.
Souths second-rower Ben Te'o, who made his return from a four-match
suspension for a chicken wing, was also involved in the tackle but is
likely to be free to make his farewell appearance in the grand final
before joining Williams and Rabbitohs lock Sam Burgess in rugby union.
However, any charge would rule Luke out of the clash as a grade-one
dangerous throw is worth 125 demerit points and he has 50 carry-over
points from a dangerous-contact charge earlier in the season that also
adds 20 per cent loading to the base penalty.
The Kiwi international successfully challenged a
dangerous-contact charge after lashing out at Canterbury hooker Michael
Ennis in their round-25 clash and may need to do so again to play in the
Rabbitohs biggest match for 43 years.
He was a member of the teams that lost the last two preliminary
finals to the Bulldogs in Manly and played a significant role in Friday
night's win at ANZ Stadium with 11 darting runs out of dummy half in
which he made 98 metres and drew a penalty for Frank-Paul Nuuausala
being offside near the Rabbitohs' try line.
If Luke is suspended, Souths coach Michael Maguire may have
to alter the make up of his interchange bench to accommodate two hookers
as he did earlier in the year when Apisai Koroisau and Cameron McInness
deputised after injuries.
However, he has Jason Clark on the interchange and the
Rabbitohs junior, who marched with his dad to protest the club's
expulsion from the NRL in 2000, is able to play hooker.
Roosters props Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Sam Moa also face
judiciary charges after being placed on report for separate incidents in
a disappointing end to their bid to become the first team to win back
to back premierships in a united competition since Brisbane beat St
George in the 1992 and 1993 grand finals.
After the Roosters scored two tries in the opening eight
minutes, the Rabbitohs appeared destined to again fall short of a grand
final appearance and a shot at the elusive 21st premiership but the game
turned midway through the first half and it was their arch rivals who
were left frustrated and disappointed.
"It hasn't happened for 20 years and it is disappointing,"
Roosters halfback Mitchell Pearce said. "When we look back we will
probably have a lot of regret but we just weren't good enough."
Waerea-Hargreaves was placed on report for a shoulder charge
on Te'o after a penalty had been awarded against the Roosters in the
23rd minute and he was again accused of leading with his head in a
tackle on Souths centre Kirisome Auva'a in the dying moments.
Moa was also placed on report for a swinging arm in the same
tackle that may rule him out of the Kiwis for the opening Four Nations
match against Australia at Suncorp Stadium next month. Waerea Hargreaves
has been charged twice this year.
You've got style, that's what all the girls say Satin sheets and luxuries so fine All your suits are custom made in London But I've got something that you'll really like
Gonna dress you up in my love All over, all over Gonna dress you up in my love All over your body
Feel the silky touch of my caresses They will keep you looking so brand new Let me cover you with velvet kisses I'll create a look that's made for you
Gonna dress you up in my love All over, all over Gonna dress you up in my love All over your body
Gonna dress you up in my love, in my love All over your body, all over your body In my love All over, all over From your head down to your toes...
Match Day 6 of the 2014 International Saimoe League has officially concluded, and we have our quarterfinal matchups set in stone. Kotori Itsuka clobbered Taiga Aisaka 3818-2742, scoring big victories in Latin America, Africa, China, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia. Aisaka's major victories came in Canada, Russia, Australia, Vietnam, and New Zealand.
Defending champion Ruri Gokou defeated Kuroyukihime 3545-3020, winning Latin America, Africa, Russia, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Thailand handily. Kuroyukihime had solid wins in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and the Middle East. Nanami Aoyama won every region except for Eastern Europe, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia en route to a 3716-2585 victory over Eucliwood Hellscythe. Kanade Tachibana did even better, sweeping the entire map in a 4145-2532 blowout over RIkka Takanashi.
In other special exhibition action, Kosaki Onodero routed Takao 3672-1964, TIna Sprout hammered Marry Kozakura 3305-2457, Aria Shichijou prevailed over Mui Aiba 2753-2547, Miku Izayoi won the closest match of the night, a 2981-2894 thriller over Mayumi Saegusa, Mana Ryougi took down Lenessia Erhart Cowen 2912-2399, Satone Shichimiya dismantled Kate Hoshimiya 4202-1647, and No Game No Life's combo also won: Jibril stormed past Kaguya Yamai 3612-2559 and Shiro flattened Ritsu Kawai 4515-1572.
Match Day 7 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Postseason is scheduled for September 25, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
Innocent, and in a sense I am Guilty of the crime that's now in hand Such a nice day Throw your life away Such a nice day Let it go
Cold these eyes, I can't believe it Cold, this heart is slow Heart is stone
Call me Such a cold heart Such a cold man Watch you tear your self apart
So lay me down My soul to give So lay me down The longest sleep Oh, the longest sleep
In I come and out you go you get Here we are again now, place your bets Is this the time The time to win or lose Is this the time The time to choose
Cold these eyes, I can't believe it So deep inside a cold fire Cold, this heart is slow... Heart is stone
Any time your on there (Kiss me...) Won't you tell me That's it just give me it
In some white track You come right back Cartoon cutout Cut throat let out I'm on your side Be on the both side I'm on right track You get off my back I'm no dope I give you hope Here's the rope Here's the rope Now... swing away!
In an unprecedented move, I am posting these odds now to get them out of the way.
G2-2
Mitsuki Nase @ Beyond The Boundary 50-1
Frenda Seivelun @ A Certain Magical Index 1-5 Prediction: Frenda Seivelun by >=50 Over/Under: 500 Under
I2-1
Chitoge Kirisaki @ Nisekoi EVEN
Chiya Ujimatsu @ Is The Order A Rabbit? 15-1 Prediction: Chitoge Kirisaki by <=80 Over/Under: 500 Under
Match Day 5 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Postseason took place, and a major upset took place, with Yoshino stunning Mikoto Misaka 3443-2931. Mikoto won Western Europe, Russia, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. However, Yoshino got big vivtories in Korea, Japan, Africa, the Middle East, Indonesia, Taiwan and the Americas.
Asuna Yuuki routed Shana 3827-2830, winning every region except for Russia, Eastern Europe, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Decisive victories in the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Canada and Eastern Europe powered Mashiro Shiina to a 3491-2851 win over Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi. And Ayase Aragaki won handily in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Thailand, China, Korea and Japan to beat Kurumi Tokisaki 3632-2983.
In other exhibition results, Chitoge Kirisaki rumbled past Kazari Kannagi 3668-2368, Sayaka Kirasaki prevailed over 2851-2716 over Roka Shibasaki, Saya Tokido defeated Kobeni Yonomori 2990-2549, Ringo Kinoshita drubbed Yume Hasegawa 3400-1883, Enju Aihara won the closest race of the night: 3070-3022 over Miyuki Shiba, Stepanie Dola defeated Marika Tachibana 3388-2715, Chino Kafuu took down Neko Kuroha 3154-2754 and Rize Tedeza shot down Ayano Tateyama 3285-2433. Match Day 6 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Postseason is scheduled for September 23, 2014. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
G2-2 Kazari Uiharu @ A Certain Magical Index 20-1 Cocoa Hoto @ Is The Order A Rabbit? EVEN Prediction: Cocoa Hoto by >=60 Over/Under: 400 Over I2-1 Jibril @ No Game No Life 30-1 Kurumi Kakura @ Saki EVEN Prediction: Kurumi Kakura by >=60 Over/Under: 400 Over K2-2 Kaori Fujimiya @ One Week Friends 50-1 Chino Kafuu @ Is The Order A Rabbit? 1-9 Prediction: Chino Kafuu by >=70 Over/Under: 400 Over
