Week 7 of WPC and a look at the tables

Hello and Welcome to another edition of Sports Scene. Last week was very interesting there was some big wins, almost a upset and a boxing. Lets look back at last weeks matches first. There were two match reports so I wont talk about CM vs LS or the PFN vs LPL. SP thumped TC 5-1 on monday and it was the SP that looked good again. SP need to be on form this week for sure to keep in the hunt for that all important playoff place which im still sure they can steal. The Two matches on Tuesday were High Times vs Straight Shots and HT had a chance to close on the 2 leaders CM and LS as they played each other but it didnt go well I was present for this match and SS should of won all SIX for HT to steal 3 off a very well played SS team it was a good result in the end for HT and SS still look for there debut win in WPC. X8B joined WPC and played Pool Dragonz who at one point looked like rocking the new team, however X8B pulled out the win 4-2 to keep up the pressure on Pool Fiction. Magic Pool Claimed there first win of WPC with a 6-0 timeout win over ORP. They should kick on from here and hopefully get into the playoffs which is where a team like MP deserve to be. I'm sure RM and DS would find the standings good viewing now with not having to play last week. Lets take a look.

RANK	LEAGUE	WINS	DRAWS	LOSSES	WINS FOR	WINS AGAINST	WIN DIFF.	POINTS
1	Lucky Shotz	4	0	1	21	13	8	12
3	Cue Masters	3	1	1	16	14	2	10
2	High-Timez	2	3	0	19	11	8	9
4	Dead Strokes	1	3	1	14	16	-2	6
5	Straight Shots	0	4	2	16	20	-4	4
6	Magic Pool	1	2	2	15	15	0	3
7	Over Rated Poolers	0	2	3	10	20	-10	2

 

RANK	LEAGUE	WINS	DRAWS	LOSSES	GAMES FOR	GAMES AGAINST	GAMES DIFF.	POINTS
1	Pool Fiction	5	0	0	26	4	22	15
2	Xtreme8Ball	4	0	1	21	9	12	12
3	Rank Monster	2	2	1	19	11	8	8
4	Sexy Poolerz	2	2	1	16	14	2	8
5	Latino Pool Legends	1	2	2	16	14	2	5
6	Pool Dragonz	0	1	4	6	24	-18	1
7	True Champs	0	1	5	4	32	-28	1

So as you can see HT are still undefeated along with PFN although PFN have played 5 and won 5 and HT have played 5 won 2 and drew 3. HT moved Stays in 3rd place tho behind LS and CM whose only lose this season has been to HT. It's hotting up in the Western Division it looks like a 3 way fight for the title with DS, SS and MP challenging for the last playoff spot this weeks games are going to be absolutely VITAL. The Eastern conference is also hotting up. With PFN's win over LPL they have pushed LPL out of the Playoff positions. SP grab the 4th spot and RM even with there week off last week hold on to 3rd. PFN are flying and will win the conference, X8B will need to keep strong and make sure Rob and Adam can play each week. Lets look at this weeks Predictions.

Match 1

Cue Masters @ Dead Strokes

Date and Time: Monday 12th January @ 7pm

Room: Baby Come On Home

Ref: Jason

So what exactly do I make of Dead Strokes? They have been hit and miss this season I feel. At this moment in time they currently lie 4th and to hold off the challenge of SS and MP they need to be strong this week and show up with eligable players. Rick was ineligable last time out against MP and he really needs to be there and perform to his standards he knows he can get to. DS look a safe bet to reach playoffs, however they play a CM side with the likes of Lukas, Lisa and cydjabbo. CM should finish in the top 3 and have along with HT been the surprise of this season. If CM show up witht he form they had when they started WPC, they can beat DS here.

Players in Form:

DS have Scotty playing well at the moment and for CM watch for Enabled

Players out of Form:

Lisa and Rick need to show witht he 'A' Games this week

Key Men:

Roy for DS, he is the rock of DS and will need to win for DS to stand a chance.

Whole of CM, Yes CM as a team must play well for a result.

Odds

DS - 3-1
Draw - 3-1
CM - evensF

Prediction:

I like CM to go on and win this week, to give LS and HT a scare in the race for number 1. 4-2 CM

Match 2

Rank Monster @ Pool Fiction

Date and Time: Monday 12th January @ 7pm

Room: Bad Times

Ref: Steven

Is there any chance of a upset here in this match? In my opinion NO. PFN have swept all teams aside this season in there unbeaten run which now stretches 5 matches. Kev has assembled a team that could go the whole season undefeated but Rank Monster will have something to say about that. Brian has got his RM team sitting high in 3rd place and apparently relishing the trip the the Bad Times Arena. If PFN show up with Kerry, Sean and Stu then RM will struggle as PFN have great depth this season and with the apparent arrival of Pommy into the PFN squad for WPC it looks a for gone conclusion. It is a good first match for Steven to ref in my opinion.

Players in Form:

Brian and Stu are playing really well for RM and PFN respectivly.

Players out of Form:

I cant see any really out of form as such.

Key Men:

Brian is very important for RM and Stu needs to come with his 'A' if hes called upon this week.

Odds

PFN - 11-8F
Draw - 4-1
RM - 4-1

Prediction

As much I would like to predict a Upset special I just cant. 5-1 TO PFN.

Match 3

Magic Pool @ Lucky Shots

Date and Time: Tuesday 13th January @ 6pm

Room: Sweet Dreams

Ref/Admin: Nigel/Lisa

This is going to be one interesting match. Do you count MP's win last week as a proper win or do they still need to show they can win a match when all 6 players from another team show up. If MP want to get intot he playoff picture they have to cause a upset and show WPC they ar ehere to reclaim back the title they lost in season 1. If Jordy can bring his best 6 to the table I still think a full strength LS team will do there job and beat MP. However if LS turn up and take MP lightly then MP can shock LS and if Ian and Mike and Jordy all turn up on form then LS will need to be on there best form to get a win but i see it happening.

Players in Form:

Chris and justin(canuck) are on form for Lucky Shots along with simon. For MP Mick and Ian will have to show up and play well for MP to stand a chance.

Players out of form:

Bev hasnt really played herself in WPC and some People are wondering if shes out of form.

Key Men:

Jordy will need to call his players very well to give MP a chance of winning. For LS can Chris show up and win like he so normally does for LS in all interleagues.

Odds

MP - 3-1
Draw - 4-1
LS - 2-1F

Prediction:

Going on the form book in WPC MP have had one win by timer LS have lost once and that was way back in week 1 so i will go for LS 5-1 here.

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Match 4

Xtreme8Ball @ Sexy Poolerz

Date and Time: Tuesday 13th January @ 7pm

Room: Bicycle Race

Ref/Admin: Chris/Lisa

Match of the week billing goes to this interesting little match up between new boy X8B and SP. SP fresh from hammering TC 5-1 last week will feel they can reach the playoffs now and no doubt want to catch the likes of X8B and RM. It is possable that those two teams could faulter. However X8B have a strong lineup on the looks of last weeks team and although they were a little bit shakey they beat PDZ and with players like the magician, Adam and Rob they look liek they will retain atleast a playoff spot. SP on the other hand with players like Katen, Ste and King also have a strong lineup and with Danny able to play wherever hes asked i can see a big upset this week.

Players in Form.

Danny and Adam for SP and X8B respectively will need to continue playing really well.

Players out of Form:

Ketan I feel in interleagues has been playing a bit within himself lately.

Key Men:

Both captains are the key men this week and will need to think very very carefully on who to pick and where to pick them.

Odds

X8B - 2-1F
Draw - 6-1
SP - 4-1

Prediction:

As you can see its my Upset special so SP take this in 5, 4-2

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Match 5

High Timez @ Over Rated Poolers

Date and Time: Wednesday 14th January

Room: Intermediate Lounge 1

Ref/Admin: Maddeviluk/Ogges

This is not even a match i dont see ORP showing 6-0 to HT, that really helps HT's game difference.

Predicition: 6-0 HT

Match 6

Pool Dragonz @ Latino Pool Legends

Date and Time: Wednesday 14th January @ 7pm

Room: Logan

Ref/Admin: Jane/Ogges

The last match of the week is LPL vs PDZ and with PDZ you always know you will get a good honest match and although they might not be in LPL's league as in players go, PDZ will give there all and if LPL underestimate them then last weeks loss to PFN will become a loss to PDZ too. Can Tino bring his 'A' team this week? Can PDZ bring a team capable of beating LPL? i will answer yes to the first and no to the second butit wont stop PDZ from trying.

Players in form:

Rbl_outlaw for PDZ has done well lately as for the LPL team look out for Player dude or chex to carry the can.

Players out of form:

Although shes not played in WPC this season yet Mary is not in the best of form.
For PDZ ash needs to up his game.

Key Men:

Rbl_outlaw is so important for PDZ and will need to inspire his team to win this week.
For LPL Tino needs to get his team back to winning ways andim sur ehe can.

Odds

PDZ - 8-1
Draw - 9-1
LPL - 4-5F

Prediction:

Yes by looking at the odds you knwo who I think is going to win LPL 5-1 or 6-0.

Thanks for reading these that wraps up another Sports Scene Edition take it easy WPC.