It's a different game

As we near the end of Atomic Dodgeball for 2010, the finishing positions of our final tournament are starting to take shape. A mid-tournament withdrawal by the Chiefs has put a spin on finals qualification. The Dream Team, despite having a bye yesterday, is now secured in the final. They are yet to concede a point in this tournament, having shown very different form than what they had become known for previously.

Yesterday's only match saw the Looney Smurfs take on The Guys and The Girls, with both teams fighting to stay alive in the tournament. However, fighting is probably the wrong word. This was a match full of hesitation. The Looney Smurfs eventually crawled to a 2-0 halftime lead. For some reason, this wasn't enough to spur The Guys and The Girls into action. With time against them, they continued to play a waiting game, finally scoring with about a minute and a half left. The Smurfs were switched on, and simply ran the clock down by not throwing any balls away. The Looney Smurfs, eventual winners 2-1.

The Guys & The Girls are now out of final contention. The Looney Smurfs have a slim shot next week to make the final. They will need to beat the Little Saints by 7 points or more.

Latest Standings- One round to play

Team	P	W	D	L	For	Ag	+/-	Pts
Dream Team*	3	2	1	-	6	0	6	5
Little Saints	3	2	-	1	10	2	8	4
Chiefs	4	1	2	1	7	9	-2	4
Looney Smurfs	3	1	-	2	5	11	-6	2
The Guys & the Girls	3	-	1	2	2	8	-6	1

*Secured final spot