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Mig’s Mail – Legends of League GF Previews

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League of Leagends

And then there were two….

The Preliminary Finals have been run and won and the decider now looms– who will snaffle one of six available Champion’s League positions for 2015?

With star players going down faster than Lara Bingle’s bikini, and the termination deadline but a distant memory, Grand Final coaches will no doubt be lamenting their fortunes both good and bad as they struggle to name a full strength team this week.

Many a squad will have been affected by the monster injury/suspension toll which currently includes NRLCEO guns like Adam Reynolds, Elijah Taylor, Shaun Fensom, Paul Gallen, Akuila Uate, Andrew Fifita, Jake Friend and Nate Myles – just to name a few…

But as the old saying goes – boo f^$%in hoo – the game still goes on and just one round remains.  Who will claim the glory and who is left to pick up the pieces and go back to the drawing board over a loooooong off season – the end is nigh…

So without further ado, here’s a sneak peak as to where each Legends of League Comp is at.  Good luck to all Grand Finalists and may the Gods be with you….

2014 Champions League

Oh dear – could the unthinkable actually happen?

Could the fast talking and slightly illiterate Wallalong EMUS actually be crowned the NRLCEO Champions of Champions?  The simple answer is yes.

The EMUS have sledged their way to the final game in a last hurrah that has many dreading the outcome.   They have timed their run perfectly to cruise into the Grand Final from 3rd place on the ladder with the sledging not the only highlight of their performances.  Gone are worthy opponents, most notably the GURUS who were cruelly bundled out of the Preliminary Final, courtesy of the final Johnathan Thurston field goal.  That solitary point propelled the minor premiers, The Clyde Frowgs in the grand final on the back of a 42 all draw.  The Frowgs have now been entrusted by all as the solitary saviour – the second coming if you will.

So, the ultimate NRLCEO title comes down to the Minor Premiers who are struggling through a horror late season injury curse and the EMUS who have left their glory hole to go on a glory run.  Either way, both coaches have had an excellent Champion’s League campaign and luck and the Gods will decide the winner of this one….

Please Gods be merciful…

Wally Lewis Competition

Can the Mig led GURUS (yes I’m talking about myself in the third person) make it 4 straight Wally Lewis titles?  After finishing minor premiers and then cruising into the big dance, a fourpeat is on the cards.  Standing in their way is the quiet achieving Bankstown Kebabs.  The Kebabs enter the decider off the back of a crushing 76-61 Preliminary Final win and have victory on their mind.  This game will be evenly poised with the GURU pack looking a little shaky given some key injuries.  But they have the pedigree and arguably the best NRLCEO coach at the helm – go you good things!

Andrew Johns Competition

Minor Premiers, Spider Pigs faltered and had to get to the Grand Final the long way, winning the Preliminary Final 60-27.  That convincing win sees them match up against their nemesis, Hell is for Blake Ferguson.  HISBF finished second on the ladder so their pedigree is noted and this shapes up as a cracking contest.  The Commish ‘s beloved Ferrets saw week 1 of the finals and failed to move on from there – a disappointing performance but one that he can build on for next year…

Clive Churchill Competition

The Square Bears have dominated this competition all season and are looking to return to the Champions League after a year’s absence.  Standing in their way are the Globo Gym Purple Cobras who are on a road to glory of their own, seeking a fairytale ending from 5th position on the ladder.  The Bears, being the minor premiers look the goods but as we know in this game, a bit of luck on top of momentum is hard to beat.  Go the Cobras!

Arthur Beetson Competition

NRLCEO Founder Caplick’s Dominant Tackle failed to make an impression in the finals while minor premier Prime Time 2 also bit the dust, going out in straight sets after an awesome regular season.  That leaves the 2nd placed Drunken Slurries to take on 3rd placed Blocker’s Bunch in a match up that almost no one would have predicted.  Blocker’s Bunch caused the upset of the season, beating the overwhelming favourites 64-55 in the Preliminary Final and will have visions of another upset this week in the decider!

Alan Langer Competition

Brushing off the disappointment of his 2014 Champion’s League spoon, the Dentites meet Injury Brigade who are also looking to return to the top echelon next season.  The Dentites scraped into the decider on the back of a nail biting 57-54, have already claimed the underdog status against the minor premiers who have had the most dominant season of any other team in any other competition.  Both coaches know what it takes to win and both will be hungry to take the title – the Dentites are aiming to make it two Langer titles in a row.  The EMUS were simply ordinary in this competition, obviously focussing on the Champion’s League.

Mal Meninga Competition

Happy Trails won the minor premiership and are looking to make it a double to clinch a debut in the 2015 Champions League. On the other hand, guru team the Wendells are in some serious form after cracking 87 points in the Preliminary Final against the devastated NQ Allstars.  The Allstars have been yearning for a Champion’s League spot since its inception but will have to wait for next season to finally crack the grade.  Both grand finalists have viable title aspirations and with just one win separating the teams on the regular season ladder, this one will be a cracker!

MIG’S COMP IDEA – NRL SUPPORTERS SHIELD

  • 16 Teams – $20 Entry
  • 14 players per Squad
  • ‘X’ number of terminations (to be determined)
  • Coaches who join MUST pick their NRL Team (eg Mig – Cowboys, Jimbo – Raiders)
  • Every Team is represented once (to simulate the  NRL)
  • Drafting:  Each Coach’s first 5 picks MUST be players from the NRL Team they support
  • Then Snake Draft for the next 9 players who can come from any club
  • Champion receives a Supporters pack including jersey to the value of around $200
  • Entry to this comp is via application and invite only
  • Email us at nrlceo@y7mail.com if you are interested

 

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Mig

Mig is a Founder of NRLCEO. Part of the original 6'some Cup he has the most NRLCEO Premierships of any user. The man who controls the emails and runs the stats, you want to get on the good side of this North Queensland based guard dog.

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Mig

Mig is a Founder of NRLCEO. Part of the original 6'some Cup he has the most NRLCEO Premierships of any user. The man who controls the emails and runs the stats, you want to get on the good side of this North Queensland based guard dog.