Friday, May 30, 2008
National League Conference Championship
(#3) True Pool Legends (11-4) @ (#1) Poolfiction (12-3)
Match Date
Wednesday June 4th - 7:30pm - Bad Times
Regular Season
Week 6 - PFN @ TPL - Poolfiction win 4-3
Week 13 - TPL @ PFN - Poolfiction win 6-1
Poolfiction Lead Season-Series 2-0
What You Should Know
I wasn't around when Poolfiction and TPL squared off in week 6, but I lost game 1 of the match that PFN smoked TPL in in week 13. When comparing these two leagues, I don't believe 6-1 is very telling about how even these two leagues actually are. If both leagues are able to bring their top 7 players that are eligible for playoffs to this match, it'll end up being quite a treat for anyone who sticks around to watch. For Poolfiction, they'll most likely field a team that will include Jamie (xlx_bpk_xlx), Kevin (C_o_w_b_o_y_y), James (cue.ball), Andy(pool_warrior2002), Derek (derekgnr), Bam (l3amm_aka_legend) and one of either Ogges (xlx_ogges_xlx) and Cubby (tacoby_bellsbury). One noteable omission from this lineup is Lulu (deep_cerebro). There has been a rumour floating around that he won't be participating in this season's playoffs but, should he play, he is as close to a guaranteed run for PFN that you can get lol. On the flip side, TPL could be bringing a squad that looks like the following; Travis (lvlasse), Koty (xlx_extreme_perfection_xlx), Pete (cerebral.aftermath), Steve (xlx_e_f_c_xlx), PJ (fecka), Josh (d_0_n_u_t) and myself. If both teams bring these players this match SHOULD go at least 6. It'll also be interesting to watch the captain battle in this one - everyone that's ever had the pleasure of playing for her has talked about just how great of a captain Kerry is, and I personally feel Day is the best captain I've had in my seasons as an interleague player. This makes this match all the more intriguing. The match itself will likely be played in 2 parts. The first team to get to 3 - and then everything that happens next. TPL only has a chance in this match if they get 3 wins first. It's a safe bet that in the first save/clinch situation, Jamie will be playing for Poolfiction. For TPL, Steve is the most likely candidate. Poolfiction has a good game 7 marathon snooker player in James, but TPL falls short in this category which could end up being their ultimate downfall. TPL is going to need to be up 3-1 to win this match - that's my opinion. James and Jamie are far too experienced in big-time interleague games to do something dumb should the score be 3-2 TPL with PFN having those two sharks left to play.
The Prediction
TPL gets their early lead, but PFN storms back to take a 3-2 lead. Steve surprises many and knocks off Jamie in game 6. Game 7 isn't close, with James pulling out the clincher sending PFN back to the World Series.
Match Date
Wednesday June 4th - 7:30pm - Bad Times
Regular Season
Week 6 - PFN @ TPL - Poolfiction win 4-3
Week 13 - TPL @ PFN - Poolfiction win 6-1
Poolfiction Lead Season-Series 2-0
What You Should Know
I wasn't around when Poolfiction and TPL squared off in week 6, but I lost game 1 of the match that PFN smoked TPL in in week 13. When comparing these two leagues, I don't believe 6-1 is very telling about how even these two leagues actually are. If both leagues are able to bring their top 7 players that are eligible for playoffs to this match, it'll end up being quite a treat for anyone who sticks around to watch. For Poolfiction, they'll most likely field a team that will include Jamie (xlx_bpk_xlx), Kevin (C_o_w_b_o_y_y), James (cue.ball), Andy(pool_warrior2002), Derek (derekgnr), Bam (l3amm_aka_legend) and one of either Ogges (xlx_ogges_xlx) and Cubby (tacoby_bellsbury). One noteable omission from this lineup is Lulu (deep_cerebro). There has been a rumour floating around that he won't be participating in this season's playoffs but, should he play, he is as close to a guaranteed run for PFN that you can get lol. On the flip side, TPL could be bringing a squad that looks like the following; Travis (lvlasse), Koty (xlx_extreme_perfection_xlx), Pete (cerebral.aftermath), Steve (xlx_e_f_c_xlx), PJ (fecka), Josh (d_0_n_u_t) and myself. If both teams bring these players this match SHOULD go at least 6. It'll also be interesting to watch the captain battle in this one - everyone that's ever had the pleasure of playing for her has talked about just how great of a captain Kerry is, and I personally feel Day is the best captain I've had in my seasons as an interleague player. This makes this match all the more intriguing. The match itself will likely be played in 2 parts. The first team to get to 3 - and then everything that happens next. TPL only has a chance in this match if they get 3 wins first. It's a safe bet that in the first save/clinch situation, Jamie will be playing for Poolfiction. For TPL, Steve is the most likely candidate. Poolfiction has a good game 7 marathon snooker player in James, but TPL falls short in this category which could end up being their ultimate downfall. TPL is going to need to be up 3-1 to win this match - that's my opinion. James and Jamie are far too experienced in big-time interleague games to do something dumb should the score be 3-2 TPL with PFN having those two sharks left to play.
The Prediction
TPL gets their early lead, but PFN storms back to take a 3-2 lead. Steve surprises many and knocks off Jamie in game 6. Game 7 isn't close, with James pulling out the clincher sending PFN back to the World Series.
