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dashergeaux



Joined: Jan 29, 2016

Post   Posted: May 09, 2020 - 22:41 Reply with quote Back to top

NBFL Dead and Wounded Update

Week 10 107 spp worth of frog's blood

RIP
Cincinnati Hydras Joe Mixon 17 spp witch
Titannesse Kraken's Nick Unfairley 59 spp bloater
Titannesse Kraken's Bo Scaife 8 spp rotter
Jakesonville Jortles Jake R Reed rookie lineman
Meame Phrophins Markese Mucus 48 spp catcher
Meame Phrophins Klokworkk [KAR, SEA] 59 spp lineman
Las Vegas Sinners Kircanec Lauletta 45 spp blitzer
New York Genocides Red Zan [KAR] 32 spp pit fighter
Atlatl Flechettes William Moore rookie Saurus
Atlatl Flechettes Michael Jenkins rookie skink
Chicago Coronablights Kijal Forsys 16 spp gutter
Chicago Coronablights Val Hoffmann 6 spp linerat


Injured Stars
Witchington Paleskins Zabron the Merciless 84 spp blitzer - AV
Destroit Lynels Chris Spielman 86 spp chorf -AV

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dashergeaux



Joined: Jan 29, 2016

Post   Posted: May 15, 2020 - 01:43 Reply with quote Back to top

NBFL Dead and Wounded Update

Week 11 SayOw says ow and gets block?

RIP
Indianapolis Hippies Lumax Rumlar rookie thrall
Jakesonville Jortles Jake R Reed II rookie lineman
San Dogo Chompers Tre Boston Terrier 77 spp blitzer
Phull-o-s'elfia Egos Le'Shawn Mc'Koi 53 spp catcher
New York Genocides Patrick Vahe [TEX] 18 spp pit fighter
Green Baynana Grabbers JK Scott rookie bonobo



Injured Stars
Jakesonville Jortles Colson Yankoff "Your Pants" [UDUB] 53 spp lineman -AG
New York Wrecks Darrelle Clawvis 56 spp beastman -MA
Meame Phrophins Trey SayOw [KAR] 76 spp blitzer
Denver Brontos Vernon "The Vice" Davis (Maryland) 84 spp Saurus - MA
Hot Arizona Sticky Guy Chamberdrool 59 spp bloater niggled
Chicago Coronablights Guillre Meyer [ITBA] 97 spp blitzer -AV

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dashergeaux



Joined: Jan 29, 2016

Post   Posted: May 23, 2020 - 02:27 Reply with quote Back to top

NBFL Dead and Wounded Update

Week 12 a bad week to be a rookie

RIP
Jakesonville Jortles Jake Hance II rookie lineman
Cincinnati Hydras Grant Maximillion rookie lineman
Titannesse Kraken's Jimm Stillwagon 56 spp rotspawn
Olde Reikland Paid Rioters D. Rivers 6 spp lineman
Hot Arizona Sticky Jerimiah Jongeouler rookie rotter
Phull-o-s'elfia Egos Hirsch'el Walker rookie catcher
Dallas Crowbar Antwaun Woods 6 spp blocker
Chicago Coronablights Cliff Wood rookie lineman
Decay Bay Bloateneers Len Forge rookie rotter
Manglesota Vile Kings Garrett Bradbury rookie lineman



Injured Stars
Houston T-Rexans Benardrick McKinney 54 spp Saurus niggled
Buffaelo Khills Beyond The Veil [DET] 80 spp Herald -AG
San Dogo Chompers Jason Voof It 80 spp catcher niggled
Meame PhrophinsEasy Jones 54 spp catcher -MA
Los Angeles Glams Blas de Lezo 115 spp blitzer niggled
C'attle C'haos Cliff Levis [DUKE] 57 spp beastman -ST
Atlatl Flechettes Maxwell "Silver" Hammer [BAL] 52 spp Saurus -ag(is this really an inury?

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MenonaLoco



Joined: Jan 05, 2016

Post   Posted: May 23, 2020 - 22:51 Reply with quote Back to top

Nah, its not even a scratch.
dashergeaux



Joined: Jan 29, 2016

Post   Posted: May 30, 2020 - 02:18 Reply with quote Back to top

NBFL Dead and Wounded Update

Week 13 Lizards Eliminated in multiple ways

RIP

Houston T-Rexans Ross Blacklock rookie Saurus
Houston T-Rexans Udom Umoh [VAMP] 60 spp skink
Indianapolis Hippies Corey Feldman rookie thrall
Denver Brontos Big D Reeves 79 spp Saurus
Denver Brontos John Braziliam Merganser Storm [O] 238 spp skink
New York Genocides Bo Scarem Thorough 75 spp bloodletter
Manglesota Vile Kings Mean Green rookie lineman


Injured Stars
Fan Foulcisco Fakes Long Legs [CIN] 83 spp goblin -AG
Hot Arizona Sticky Davie "Kroxkiller" Goldberg 135 spp rotter niggled

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dashergeaux



Joined: Jan 29, 2016

Post   Posted: Jun 05, 2020 - 02:17 Reply with quote Back to top

NBFL Dead and Wounded Update

Week 14 Rhys won't be in the playoffs this year

RIP
Jakesonville Jortles Rhys Llyod [MIN] 350 spp Catcher
Jakesonville Jortles Jakewaan Taylor 31 spp lineman
Las Vegas Sinners Rarvirzut Travis rookie lineman
Las Vegas Sinners Andre Inardir 16 spp lineman
New York Genocides Snell ya Later [UK] 119 spp bloodletter
Phull-o-s'elfia Egos Fred'ee Mit'chell 63 spp catcher
Phull-o-s'elfia Egos Neratom Cell rookie lineman
Hot Arizona Sticky Travis Frederick 52 spp rotspawn
Nawlins Lost Saints Eisenhooth [Howl] 64 spp lineman
Chicago Coronablights Jimmy Smitty 9 spp lineman


Injured Stars

Cleaved Land Bedlam Garrett Hughesss [CAL] 123 spp chosen blocker -ag
Cincinnati Hydras Chad Henne [JAX] 85 spp blitzer - ma
Fan Foulcisco Fakes Jerome Long [SDSU] 52 spp goblin -ma
Atlatl Flechettes Cornelius Bennett [BUF] 64 spp Saurus - ag..so nothing be he and friend will miss playoff game 1

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ex-convict



Joined: Jun 28, 2005

Post   Posted: Jun 07, 2020 - 19:38 Reply with quote Back to top

Ex-con's Season 24 NBFL Playoff Preview

Yes, it is once again time to make my predictions about how our playoffs will unfold. As most of you know, I have yet to correctly predict the winner in my numerous attempts, leading most to believe that the team I select to win is actually cursed. Whether or not I actively try to jinx someone now is probably not important; what is important is letting all of you know how the playoffs will likely (not) unfold!


NFC Playoffs

1. C'attle C'haos (10-3-0)
2. Destroit Lynels (10-3-1)
3. Witchington Paleskins (6-6-1)
4. Atlatl Flechettes (7-3-4)
5. Los Angeles Glams (7-4-3)
6. Decay Bay Bloateneers (7-2-5)

The NFC saw two dominant teams rule over the conference this season, as C'attle' and Destroit had ten wins each and a single loss between the two. Rounding out the rest of the field are four very solid teams with at least six wins each, with several veteran NBFL coaches who know how to handle the pressure of the playoffs.

Wildcard Round

(3) Witchington Paleskins vs (6) Decay Bay Bloateneers

This might be the best matchup on opening weekend, as both Garc and FRSHMN are no strangers to the playoffs and have very solid teams. Witchington has a very good and healthy team that only lost once this season, though they did settle for quite a few ties along the way. With five guard and four MB skills surrounding the talented Stomping Tom Collins [ND], these elves won't be bullied around very easily. But they find themselves in a matchup with nurgle from Decay Bay, who are naturally built to lockdown teams and smother them. With four sets of tentacles, along with various diving tackle and prehensile tails sprinkled in, it is very difficult to escape the grasp of the Bloateneers.

Prediction: Witchington 2 - 1 Decay Bay (OT)

This game could really go either way, as both teams are almost the exact same TV, well coached, deep, and talented. But Witchington has proved to be tough to beat all season, while Decay Bay's stout defense has cracked a few times. Somehow, someway, the elves will wiggle out of the grasp of the tentacles and friends, and find a way to win the game.


(4) Atlatl Flechettes vs (5) Los Angeles Glams

The Flechettes have had an awesome inaugural season, surpassing everyone's expectations to win the South with seven wins out of the gate. Led by stud expansion pick Buta Chris [DET] and a few other key players, the ATL fought and clawed every game to get to this point. However, they are still young and overall very reliant on 'hero ball,' and their wildcard matchup against the Glams would have been extremely difficult already...but then they went and got two saurii SI'ed in the season finale. Los Angeles, coached by Stimme and the defending Super Bowl champions, certainly won't overlook a lizard team with 800 inducements, but almost anyone would be shocked to not see them take care of business.

Prediction: Atlatl 2 - 3 Los Angeles
The massive amount of inducements give the stat skinks an opportunity to keep Atlatl in the game, but eventually the high elves are too much and win the game late.


Divisional Round

(1) C'attle C'haos vs (5) Los Angeles Glams

Uh oh. Despite having the best record in the league, a phat chaos roster, and just enough ball handling to complement their heavy removal, this is NOT the team that C'attle wanted to see after their bye. Los Angeles has historically given coach Meno nightmares, especially in high-pressure games (season finales, for example). Can their five claw+mightyblow and four dirty players remove elves fast enough to keep Meno sane? Or will the idea of getting 'elfed' by Stimme yet again keep gnawing at the edges of his sanity until he finally snaps?

Prediction: C'attle 2 - 1 Los Angeles

Fortunately, his team is able to keep the metaphorical daemons at bay and handle the elves, despite Stimme's best efforts. Luckily, they won't have to see anymore elves the rest of the playoffs...right?


(2) Destroit Lynels vs (3) Witchington Paleskins

Destroit barely missed out on the post-season last year, as they went 6-6-2 and lost some obscure tiebreaker for the 6th seed. They came back with a vengeance this season, and kicked almost everyone's ass in the process. The Lynels are a lean, mean, efficient machine that will foul and punch a path for star bull Big Ben the 3rd to do the scoring. With a whopping eight mighty blow players, a dirty player and often getting access to a bribe or two, this is a team that few can play with for a full game.

Prediction: Destroit 1 - 2 Witchington

Despite all of that, they face another team that only has one loss on the year, and Witchington will not be fazed by the Lynels after getting through Decay Bay. It won't be easy, and it could come down to some pure elf-bullshit, but Garc and the Paleskins get the job done yet again.


NFC Championship Game

(1) C'attle C'haos vs (3) Witchington Paleskins

Oh noes! C'attle was promised to not have to deal with any more elves after managing to get by dreaded Los Angeles, yet another squad of pointy-eared bastards arrive to greet them for the championship game! However, they surely can't be much of a threat after getting beaten up by both Decay Bay and Destroit, can they?

Prediction: C'attle 2 - 0 Witchington

Coach Meno can literally feel the pressure weighing down on his shoulders late in the game, when all the stakes are on the line. He plays very passively, moving the cage forward one square a turn, despite having a 11:0 player advantage. Surely there are more leaping elves hiding in the shadows, the stands, or in the locker room, just waiting to steal the game from him!

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AFC Playoffs

1. Jakesonville Jortles (8-4-2)
2. Denver Brontos (8-4-2)
3. New York Wrecks (7-5-2)
4. Cincinnati Hydras (7-4-3)
5. Cleaved Land Bedlam (6-5-3)
6. Las Vegas Sinners (5-7-2)


Wildcard Round

(3) New York Wrecks vs (6) Las Vegas Sinners

This might be the other best matchup on opening weekend, as two excellent teams have the misfortune of playing each other first. While both teams are solid across the board, it could come down to the play of the stat freaks: Broadway Joe Bryant [HAW] and Austin Clawferian-Deadkins for New York vs Ndamukong Suh [MIA] and Jeremy Maclin [KC] for Las Vegas. (Apparently the key to being good in this league is nailing your draft picks!)

Prediction: New York 2 - 1 Las Vegas

Another game that you can see going either way, this one could be decided by the player that isn't going to be there: sack-specialist Cameron Turley [NCBB] , who would have been an excellent counter to the Joe-centric offense of New York...except that they got SI'ed in the season finale.


(4) Cincinnati Hydras vs (5) Cleaved Land Bedlam

Well now, surprise, surprise! Two first year teams from the AFC North find themselves in the playoffs after very fine campaigns, and they'll face off for the third time this year. We could go on for a bit about the two teams, but the Hydras had three important positionals get SI'ed in their season finale (a continuing theme, apparently), making their task much more difficult.

Prediction: Cincinnati 0 - 1 Cleaved Land

Despite the likely appearance of a wizard, the Hydras won't be able to overcome the loss of three of their better players. Bedlam will grind their way to a win, and get their own SI'ed chaos warrior back for the next round (apparently playing your final regular season game is dangerous).


Divisional Round

(1) Jakesonville Jortles vs (5) Cleaved Land Bedlam

Ok, this is just getting ridiculous. The Jortles are yet another team that got punished in their season finale, in what was a perfect example of a pyrrhic victory. Their quest for a fourth straight Super Bowl appearance took a massive hit, though they are still not to be counted out.

Prediction: Jakesonville 2 - 1 Cleaved Land

Somehow, someway the Jortles will keep on "doing the damn thing" that they usually find a way to do. Malkor's chaos team is still pretty young, and Mrt still has some tools to use despite the recent player losses.


(2) Denver Brontos vs (3) New York Wrecks

The Brontos very quietly had an excellent season with only two losses, securing a first-round bye in the process. Despite losing a saurus late in the season, the team is pretty healthy and can be a problem for most teams to trade blocks with, thanks to their two +ST rolls and three blodge saurii.

Prediction: Denver 1 - 2 New York (OT)

But the Wrecks are a team that can, and will, trade blocks effectively with Denver. They have the strength, the tackle, the claw, and/or the horns to keep the lizards on their butts for much of the game. The Brontos will likely have some inducements to help out, but eventually they will fall in overtime.


AFC Championship Game

(1) Jakesonville Jortles vs (3) New York Wrecks

Both of these franchises have been AFC powerhouses since they got into the conference; in fact, at least one of these two teams has played in the AFC title game for the last four seasons. And while the Jortles look to be at a disadvantage, they are on a mission to make history.

Prediction: Jakesonville 2 - 1 New York

I don't know how they will do it, as New York just has a very, very complete team. But mrt as an underdog cannot be underestimated, and he'll find a way to win yet another game that he shouldn't.

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Super Bowl XXIV

C'attle C'haos vs Jakesonville Jortles

Well, this is just ridiculous. The Jortles find themselves in a fourth straight Super Bowl, hoping to avoid becoming the NBFL version of the Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile, C'attle has to face their third straight elf team in a row during these playoffs, and coach Meno's psyche will be tested to the extreme by the antics of coach mrt.

C'attle has the far superior team at this point, but the Jortles are playing with house money and every daring move and -2d block that works chips away at what's left of meno's sanity. On turn 16, he finally loses it, timing himself out in a tie game because he couldn't figure out which of the three elves left was laughing at him behind his back.

Now in overtime, a Blitz kickoff result gives the beleaguered elves a chance to avoid eternal infamy, and a 5+ pickup works out (of course), leaving the fate of the universe in the hands of a 4+ pass for the Jortles...except that the otherwise useless minotaur intercepts the pass! Then, because meno has abandoned all reasonable thinking at this point, the minotaur proceeds to make seven straight 4+ wild animal rolls and walks into the endzone on the final turn, becoming the hero we needed, but not the one we deserved...or something.

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With the loss, mrt infamously loses four straight super bowls, but pledges to return next season and try to lose another one.

With the win, meno finally wins a super bowl...but at what cost? Facing three straight elven teams, especially ones coached by Stimme, Garc, and mrt, can break a man...and by the end of the journey, nothing remained of his sanity. Despite having his roster still in tact, meno vows to never get elfed again...so he switches to wood elves in the offseason! After all, no one can out-elf a wood-elf...even another elf!

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Hopefully you enjoyed the latest edition of my playoff preview; best of luck to all the teams as they attempt to make this a reality!

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Arktoris



Joined: Feb 16, 2004

Post   Posted: Jun 07, 2020 - 22:26 Reply with quote Back to top

It is easy to underestimate Denver.

My prediction is they will make it to the superbowl this year.

however, NBFL is afraid of ML's chaos. Through shear intimidation, they will win it all.

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MenonaLoco



Joined: Jan 05, 2016

Post   Posted: Jun 10, 2020 - 04:05 Reply with quote Back to top

Ha, thanks Arktoris. We'll see...

So far, excons predictions are 100% accurate, he bet on the correct 4 wild card winners. Surprised
Arktoris



Joined: Feb 16, 2004

Post   Posted: Jun 15, 2020 - 05:15 Reply with quote Back to top

Nooooo!

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ex-convict



Joined: Jun 28, 2005

Post   Posted: Jul 19, 2020 - 23:22 Reply with quote Back to top

[Scene: the streets of New York, post-Super Bowl victory for the Wrecks]

Chaos reigns in the streets.

Chaos also reigns on the blood bowl pitch.

Not hours after the New York Wrecks won the Super Bowl, in large part due to the heroics of the legendary Broadway Joe Bryant, the streets were aflame all throughout the city as the mindless masses celebrated with looting, violence, and worse hedonistic acts. Indeed, the power of the Chaos gods seemed to be at an all-time high, but especially so in this city.

The Super Bowl was a battle between two Chaos undivided squads; a third had manifested just last season; two more teams had pledged to offer skulls to the Blood God; another two teams of renegade chaos worshipers had banded together; three additional squads spread the pestilence of Nurgle wherever they went. As both New York teams honor these dark gods, the blood bowl fans of the city had become increasingly mad and deranged, and now had a moment of ecstasy to celebrate.

While it was not uncommon for these followers to perish in this celebration, some of them had seemingly been vaporized by a mysterious white light. None of the mindless chaos followers paid much attention to having a few of them die randomly, but this wasn't the usual cleaving, beating, or maiming that was going on. Nay, this was something more...arcane and powerful.

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The Slann, created eons ago by the mysterious Old Ones, had come to purge the heathen chaos worshipers in the city. The Great Plan was under threat from the influx of Chaos followers, and the ancient enemy seemed to be at the apex of their power.

No more could they sit back and let this happen.

Cowardly humans were running away from a chaos-infested division, letting vile Orcs take over their spot.

The various noble High Elf teams were either unable to contain chaos in their own division, win the Super Bowl, or have a fan base that is easily worse than any chaos following.

Several factions of lizardmen, servants of the Slann, hadn't been enough to stem the tide in the NFC South, AFC West, or AFC South.

Even the stubborn dwarves hadn't made enough of a dent in the dark forces, whether from Dallas or Smaltimore.

Thus the Slann awoke from their great slumber, perturbed at the surge of influence of Chaos, cast a great spell to summon a blood bowl team in their agile likeness from days far gone, and pledged to purge anyone who stood in the way of the Great Plan of the Old Ones.

Introducing:

The New York Kroaks.


The team was named after the legendary Lord Kroak, fabled to be the first of the Slann-mage priests ever spawned. So mighty and powerful was Kroak that it took nothing less than a dozen Bloodthirsters, the embodiment of Khorne, to take him down. And yet his spirit had so much arcane power that he continues to fight on to this day, as he would not let something as insignificant as death stop him from enacting the Great Plan.

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To all those who worship the Dark Gods or fail to measure up to the Great Plan: you will be purged from this plane of existence. Not through the barbaric casualty-hunting of Khorne (though we will injure a few of you as it is Blood Bowl tradition), but through constant defeat on the field. Once your fans see how pathetic you really are, faith in the Chaos Gods will wane.

We will not stop until the Super Bowl trophy resides on the other side of New York city, in the grasp of the righteous Slann; you have been warned.

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Tzalaran



Joined: Mar 01, 2018

Post   Posted: Jul 20, 2020 - 15:01 Reply with quote Back to top

Welcome to the frog side. Good luck!
ex-convict



Joined: Jun 28, 2005

Post   Posted: Jul 25, 2020 - 03:55 Reply with quote Back to top

NBFL Season 25 Draft Preview

Once again it is draft time in the NBFL, where teams look to either supplement their existing teams or build an entirely new one from the ground up. With only four franchises switching rosters, but no first-time coaches, continuity reigns throughout the league. Which teams will add the missing piece and make a playoff run? Will any teams make a drastic reach for a weird player? The draft is always exciting, and this year will likely be no different!


1. Carolin' Reapers / Klazam / Necro

An awful inaugural season sees Carolin' picking at the top of the draft, and they could really use a stud to lead the team after the infamous Herger [NIB] finally met his demise.

Draft History: Trayveon Williams [EnM]

Last season's first round pick, whom they traded up to the #3 spot to take, turned in a fine rookie season with seven touchdowns and over 200 rushing yards. The draft experts questioned taking a ghoul that high, but Mr Williams now has a 9347 stat-line and expectations for an even more productive sophomore campaign.

Glaring Need: Defensive Werewolf

A mobile hitter that strikes fear into opposing coaches and players is something that this team desperately needs to bring the roster together.

Possible Pick:

25701 Zac Stacey Vampy VAMP Sk / Bl / Str 35 +ST, Block, Dodge


2. Phull-o-s'elfia Egos / Arcayn / High Elves

Hit by the dreaded ex-con curse in last season's preview, the Egos fell from division winner to cellar dweller in just one year.

Draft History: Dwayne Wallace [CAL]

Taken 24th overall, Mr Wallace provided a surfing threat but only managed four casualties and a mere 62 non-frenzy blocks. Perhaps a larger role will see him blossom statistically.

Glaring Need: Catcher Help

The Egos lost three of their top catchers last season, so a new scoring threat (or two) is needed for this offense to return to the top.

Possible Pick:

25301 Paris Campbell Bro-hio State Buckeyes BRO Skilled 60 Block,+AG,+MA,Leap


3. Nawlins Lost Saints / BillBrasky / Pact

Very little went right for Nawlins last season, and two division rivals (ATL and Decay Bay) look like they'll be strong going forward.

Draft History: Dews[TX]

Mr Dews was a 2nd round pick last season, #46 overall, and had minimal impact with only three casualties caused...though he did somehow manage to score a touchdown.

Glaring Need: Best Player Available

A bit of a cliche, but Nawlins simply needs to add more talent. They have one big with block, a few hitters, and serviceable 'allies', but improvements can be made across the board.

Possible Pick:

25505 Frank Andrews Air Force Warpstone Falcons AF Blitzer 52 Mighty Blow,Tackle, [Skill],[Skill]


4. Minnesota Bloodbowl Team / Lorebass / Old World Alliance

Moving back to his old home, coach Lorebass will be the first to attempt using the new GW roster, with the team name still TBD.

Draft History: A.J. Hawk [OHIO]

The second overall pick last season, Mr Hawk struggled to adapt to his new environment, only gaining six non-mvp spps in eleven games.

Roster Composition:

Most of us probably know very little about this new roster, but essentially it is a limited access human roster, with dwarf players sprinkled in. The team will have distinct core groups (one player allowed of each): the human blitzer/dwarf blitzer/dwarf slayer trio for blitzing and damage, and the human catcher/human thrower/dwarf runner trio for ball handling. Finally, the human linos, ogre, and two dwarf blockers will provide the support and grunt work. Whether all these players can work through both animosity and loner remains to be seen.

Possible Pick:

25303 Brat Worst U of Wisconsin Rat-Grrrrs UW Skilled 66 +ST, Block,SureHands,Sprint


5. Buffaelo Khills / Jeffro / Khorne

The Khills trudged their way through a miserable inaugural season, but managed to slowly skill up their many draftees and keep most of the team healthy in the process.

Draft History: Trading Down...a lot

Going for quantity over quality didn't really work out in the short term for Buffaelo, as they ended up with a whopping eight draft picks between the Main and Expan drafts. But six of the eight made it through healthy, with another taking a perm he can likely live with. Will Jeffro try to employ a similar strategy again, or might he look to add a true star to his solid base?

Glaring Need: Defensive Herald

The lone draftee to meet his demise in Khorne's name was a late pick, but it still left a gap in the very important Herald position. If Buffaelo can add a safety type hitter with tackle, it will be more difficult to break away from this team.

Possible Pick:

25502 Alexander Teich II Navy Midskeletonmen NAVY Blitzer 25 +ST,Tackle


6. San Dogo Chompers / Kryten / Human

The Chompers used to be a perennial playoff threat, but they haven't had nearly as much success recently.

Draft History: Dashing Dan Helmworth [ND]

Universally praised as one of the steals of the draft, last season's fifth overall pick held a lot of promise with his Ag5 ability, but only managed four scores and three completions all year.

Glaring Need: Skilled Linos

While the obvious need is a fourth blitzer to replace yet another injured rookie, I know from first-hand experience that San Dogo was at their most dangerous when they had a deep core of two and three skill linemen supporting the team. They currently have two very awesome linos, but the rest are just chaff that don't seem to be adding a lot of value.

Possible Pick:

25006 Derrick Washington II Missou MISS Lineman 51 +MA, +AG, +AG, +MA


7. New York Kroaks / ex-convict / Slann

Coach ex-con has abandoned the Dark Gods after a two year run with Khorne and now seeks to fulfill the Great Plan of the Old Ones.

Draft History: Daniel Juarez [CAL]

After trading back twice, New York selected Mr Juarez with the 22nd overall pick, who managed to inflict a solid twelve casualties in Khorne's name. Two of the other three draft picks were seemingly sacrificed to the Blood God as well. Expect the front office to try their luck again at accumulating more picks, though.

Roster Composition:

Slann can be both a blessing and a curse to draft for, because none of the players have any standard starting skills. The four blitzers are perhaps the key to the team, but any draftees that don't have block or wrestle make for an awkward fit. Likewise, the agile catchers need protection skills so that they can do all that leapy-BS that frogs are known for.

Possible Pick:

25601 Yannick Ngakoue Maryland Killer Turtles MD Blitzer/Strength 53 Block,Mighty Blow,Guard,Tackle


8. Dallas Crowbar / OTS / Dwarves

Slowly but surely, these bearded bastards are building their wall of guard and mighty blow up to the usual Dawi standards.

Draft History: C'Bo "Death by GFI" Flemister [ND]

Last season's 13th overall pick, Mr Flemister was seen at the time as a bit of an odd fit on a dwarf team. Interestingly enough, he had more casualties (four) than touchdowns scored (three) last season.

Glaring Need: Wins

A bit of a cop-out answer, but it is time for the dwarves to put everything together and start getting better results on the pitch. They've built up the guard and mighty blow, have several stats on various players, and are relatively healthy. Outside of a second troll slayer, their roster doesn't need a lot more.

Possible Pick:

25504 Jawuan Johnson (LB) #1 TCU Horned Rats TCU Blitzer 71 Mighty Blow,Tackle,+AV, [skill]


9. Titannesse Kraken's / GotrekSlayer / Nurgle

The Krakens continue to fight an uphill battle in the tough AFC South, where mrt and Baz provide stiff competition every season.

Draft History: Jimm Stillwagon

The 12th pick last season, Mr Stillwagon proved to be a very large roadblock who also managed to inflict five casualties. Unfortunately, he met his demise late in the season and leaves the team back at the draft board for the Rotspawn roster spot.

Glaring Need: Better Regeneration Rolls

Thought I would simply say 'Rotspawn', didn't you? While it is a large need, it wouldn't be if their aforementioned previous draftee simply rolled better for his regen! Likewise, two pestigors have been afflicted with perms during their careers, so clearly a little better luck would go a long way.

Possible Pick:

25902 Joseph Broadnax Jr. (DT) #54 TCU Horned Rats TCU Big Guy 73 Block,+ST,Guard, [skill]


10. Indianapolis Bloodbowl Team / asteflix / Norse

Our third expansion team, coach asteflix trades in his vampires for the beer-chugging, coastal pillaging norsemen.

Draft History: Brooks ''The Stampede'' (CLE)

Mr Brooks was an expansion draft pick several seasons ago, and went all the way from 74 to 178 spps and legend status during his career. Whether or not aste can find another stud to lead his team will be key.

Roster Composition:

Norse are well-known as a strong low and mid-TV race, coming out of the box with useful skills and an aggressive style. While lightly armored across the board, their two ulfen-whatevers and snow troll can dish out the damage, while their frenzy blitzers are a constant surf threat, and the dauntless runners a nuisance to deal with.

Possible Pick:

25801 Johnson Mz State Bull Dawgz MSU Strength 56 Block,Guard,Mighty Blow,Tackle


11. Houston Bloodbowl Team / Bazakastine / Wood Elves

Our final expansion team, league commish Baz puts down his beloved lizards and will look to get a little wild with some wood elves.

Draft History: Doug Bloodwin [SEA]

The last time coach Baz was in the expan draft, he found his stud ball carrier thanks to the rift between Mr Bloodwin and his former team, C'attle, that resulted in the star player being cut from the team the previous season. Reborn as a skink, all he did was become a two-time Offensive Player of the Year and lead the team to two straight playoff appearances.

Roster Composition:

Perhaps you've heard of the Wardancer, arguably the best player in all of Bloodbowl? Well, Wood Elves get two of the bastards and also have up to four speedy catchers to do crazy elf-shit with. Oh, and did we mention they have a strength six treeman to take attention away from all of their movement seven linemen? Rumor has it that all elves need to score a touchdown is two players, and woodies are certainly up to the task.

Possible Pick:

25403 Malik Harrison Bro-hio State Buckeyes BRO Skilled/Blitzer 51 Tackle,+MA,Mighty Blow,Wrestle


12. Kaepsburgh Kneelers (San Foulcisco 69'ers??) / Nicodemus1 / Necro

Moving back to his former home in San Fran, coach Nico will rename the team but keep his wolf blitz + zombie foul strategy going strong.

Draft History: T-Shirt Launcher Guy [TX]

A middle second round pick last season, coach Nico has always been fond of having some sort of passing ghoul on the roster in case of emergencies. The draft experts were largely not amused, and it took all of two games for Mr Guy to get permed and be retired. Oh well, what can you expect from a guy who's prior work experience was shooting t-shirts at fans?

Glaring Need: Positional Replacement

No less than four positionals on this team have acquired a permanent injury, one of each player: a Flesh Golem, Wight, Werewolf, and Ghoul. Unless you trade down, you will only likely be able to fix two of those in the draft, so figuring out what the best possible upgrades are will be key for the front office.

Possible Pick:

25402 Morgan Trailor [NCBB] FlaSt Delfinoles FSU Skilled/Blitzer 60 Dodge,Mighty Blow,Tackle,Side Step


13. Smaltimore Bedaines / thoralf / Dwarves

Coach thoralf took his dwarves into their inaugural season and emerged with a 3-3-6 record, leaving a lot of room for improvement. But the team seems relatively healthy, and odds are that these dawi will be much tougher after another draft class.

Draft History: Dexter McCluster

Smaltimore shocked just about everyone when they selected Mr McCluster with the first pick in third round of the expansion draft for a dwarf runner. The investment didn't really pay many dividends, as he only attempted a mere eight fouls all season.

Glaring Need: Second Blitzer

Unless you can upgrade your second runner, the second blitzer is the obvious choice to invest this draft pick in. Currently filled by a simple guard player, Smaltimore could look for someone to fill a support-roadblock role.

Possible Pick:

25503 Randall Camp U of Wisconsin Rat-Grrrrs UW Blitzer 46 Guard,Stand Firm,Tackle


14. Kansas City Thiefs / Arktoris / Pact

KC has slowly nudged their win total up during their four seasons, starting with three in the first and five in the latest. With one of the beefiest rosters in the league, it's about time for this team to take the next step and truly contend for a playoff spot.

Draft History: Franz Kepler[FlaSt]

KC wisely saw potential with Mr Kepler in the early portion of the first round, snagging him with the sixth overall pick. After teaching him how to semi-reliably pick up the ball, he was able to score six touchdowns last season, and if he manages to perhaps grow an extra arm with his next skill, watch out...

Glaring Need: Skill Diversification

This is somehow both a valid and strange criticism of the roster, as it does have several players with a different skill-set than the others. But overall, the team hasn't had much success with the block/guard/mightyblow/claw mold for a lot of their marauders; perhaps adding more skills like standfirm, frenzy, and grab will help the team get over the .500 mark.

Possible Pick:

25013 Eric Kettani II Navy NAVY Lineman 16 Block, +ST


15. Hot Arizona Sticky / Amon242 / Nurgle

Zona has been stuck in arguably the toughest division, with both C'attle and the Glams constantly making deep playoff runs. But things won't get any easier with Nico returning to his old home.

Draft History: Davie "Kroxkiller" Goldberg

The infamous Mr Goldberg was a surprising pick late in the first round of the expansion draft three seasons ago, as most people saw the potential for disaster using any real draft pick on a rotter. And while "Kroxkiller" has picked up two perms, he's also averaged almost a casualty per game, and even won the Defensive POTY award in season 23.

Glaring Need: Upgrade the Pesti-core

While a promising Bloater picked up a perm, the team essentially has two replaceable pestigors that they could look to upgrade from during this draft. With one established ball carrier, and the other adept at hitting, they can simply take the best available one.

Possible Pick:

25603 Na'il Diggs Ohio OHIO Blitzer/Strength 51 MB, Block, Tackle, Jugg


16. Green Baynana Grabbers / happygrue / Simyin

No, this can't be right. Grue is always picking last in the first round, so clearly someone messed up the draft order.

Draft History: Ki'Rezna Nogthar [FSU]

Mr Nogthar was the 28th selection last season (which, again, is closer to where Grue usually picks) and provided the team some useful defensive utility. Unfortunately, his career only lasted nine games.

Glaring Need: Replace a Cornerstone?

Sadly both one gorilla and one chimpanzee are carrying -AV, and while they have 108 and 93 spps, respectively, it is still a weakspot that opponents will look to exploit. If you can find a suitable replacement in the draft, it might be necessary to make a tough decision and move on.

Possible Pick:

25603 Tevin Paul California Golden Lizards CAL Blitzer/Strength 65 +AG,Sure Hands,Block,Break Tackle


17. Chicago Coronablights (Viami Mice ??) / Relezite / Skaven

Playing in the hardest division in the league, Rel's rats fought tooth and claw for a playoff spot until the final week, before falling just short. They uh, don't have a lot of players left currently, but most of the ones that survived are pretty damn good.

Draft History: Troy Smith [OHIO]

Selected with the seventh overall pick, Mr Smith quickly evolved from a vulnerable player with potential into a true stud, gaining 50 spps last season. Now, if teams leave the ball on the ground almost anywhere on the field, Troy is almost guaranteed to come in and snatch it away.

Glaring Need: Studs

Simply put, Skaven are built around star power, and Chicago could always use more. They currently have two young, albeit promising gutters, but their current biggest need is another blitzer. Either way, look for these rats to pounce on any quality players who unexpectedly fall down the board.

Possible Pick:

25201 Bushwacker Illinois Valley CC Ranchers IVCC Line/Skill/Blitz 22 +AG,Block


18. Manglesota Vile Kings (Pittsburgh ??) / Kzarik / Orcs

After making the playoffs in their inagural season, Manglestota missed out by a mere two victory points last year. Now, they've moved to a new division and have their sights set on making it back, and maybe even more.

Draft History: Nick "6 Seasons" Egads[ROL]

The infamous "6 Seasons" was at the center of a huge NCBB controversy, but that didn't stop him from getting drafted early in the NBFL. Mr Egads was a force from day one, becoming a true dual-threat with 16 touchdowns and 21 casualties in his career. One shudders to think what he could do with another blessed skill roll, possibly a mere seven spps away.

Glaring Need: BOB

The old reliable Black Orc Blocker is an iconic bloodbowl player, and (now) Pittsburgh could look to upgrade from a one-skill player at the position. They could also look to add a skilled thrower, if they desired to add a new dynamic to the team as well.

Possible Pick:

25803 Angus "The Viking" Svenson UTEP Party Minors UTEP Strength 42 Block,Guard,Mighty Blow


19. Meame Phrophins (Chicago ??) / Tzalaran / Slann

Meame got dropped in mid-season into the AFC East during season 23, which is no easy task. Now they find themselves in the NFC North, with Grue...and Dash...oh...this won't be easier at all.

Draft History: Trey SayOw [KAR]

We would be remiss if we didn't mention last season's first overall pick, Mr SayOw. A studly player, Trey needed some shielding as he skilled up to get block...only to take a perm after finally he did.

Glaring Need: Catchers

While the team has several permanent injuries to think about, they are also severely lacking in quality catchers. They only have three on the roster, and none are anything worth mentioning.

Possible Pick:

25309 Sewo Olonilua (RB) #33 TCU Horned Rats TCU Skilled 75 Block,+MA,Sprint,Sure Feet


20. Decay Bay Bloateneers / FRSHMN / Nurgle

The first of our playoff teams, Decay Bay's seemingly impenetrable defense slipped a little in their second season.

Draft History: Zorn Hunter [O]

Taken 15th overall last season, Mr Hunter was an intriguing pick who gained 38 spp and grew some longer legs in the process. Now, he's able to threaten the opposing ball carriers who can't get past the mass of tentacles.

Glaring Need: A Healthy Replacement

The team as a whole doesn't need a lot, but there are two players who have picked up perms that could be replaced: the -AV rotspawn and a double -AG pestigor.

Possible Pick:

25904 Phil Asack Duke Blue-Green Devils DUKE Big Guy 28 Block,Guard


21. Las Vegas Sinners / Doofr / Dark Elves

The Sinners look like they'll be a yearly playoff contender, as long as they continue to retool around their two agility six studs.

Draft History: Cameron Turley [NCBB]

Selected with the 20th pick last season, Ms Turley needed some development but amassed a whopping 48 spps and is now a very dangerous threat to sack opposing ball carriers.

Glaring Need: Best Player Available

While they could use a replacement blitzer, the truth is this roster is pretty good, and if anything besides a witch elf candidate falls to them, they can justify taking it.

Possible Pick:

25017 Mylon Brown Vampy VAMP Lineman 16 +ST, Guard


22. Atlatl Flechettes / Nelphine / Lizards

The team who's name I will always mispronounce, the ATL shocked a lot of people by making it to the playoffs in their inaugural season.

Draft History: Malcolm "Tree Hugger" Pridgeon [BSU]

Coach Nelphine first surprised the league by scorning a skink or saurus with his first main draft pick (granted he got those in expan) and took a good Kroxigor. Mr Pridgeon may have not expected to be taken by the Fishnets, but he did them proud by inflicting seven casualties and being a very large menace on the line.

Glaring Need: Saurii

The correct plural form of 'Saurus', these lizardmen already have two ball carrying skinks, a krox, and a few good saurii. But they have a rookie in their ranks, and he is an obvious candidate to be upgraded upon.

Possible Pick:

25804 Andrei "The Brick" Romerez UTEP Party Minors UTEP Strength 29 Block,Guard


23. Cincinnati Hydras / rodney_dangerfield / Dark Elves

Another surprising first-year playoff team, the Hydras are the lone agility squad in a division that now has orcs, chaos, and dwarves in it.

Draft History: Chad Henne [JAX]

Rodney threw a curveball into last season's expan draft by taking Mr Henne for a blitzer position, instead of something more conventional. Chad looked to prove the draft experts wrong by scoring eleven touchdowns, but he took a perm in the season finale against one of his loudest critics (Baz, of course).

Glaring Need: Moar Talent

While they made the playoffs last season and have a solid blitzer corps, the rest of the team is mostly barren or basic. If they could add quality linemen, a super witch, or a cool runner, it would certainly help the team.

Possible Pick:

25302 Swiss Chedda U of Wisconsin Rat-Grrrrs UW Skilled 59 Block,Side Step,Diving Tackle,+MA


24. Cleaved Land Bedlam / captainmalkor / Chaos

Yet another first year playoff team, the Bedlam exceeded all expecations after almost everyone poo-poo'ed their draft class.

Draft History: Eriq Baird [WILL]

One of the sources of a lower draft grade, the experts didn't like 'dead skill' of strong arm, nor overlooking other needs to take a second carrier (one in main, this one in expan). And while Mr Baird met his demise after only eight games, the value of having two reliable ball carriers will likely remain with the team.

Glaring Need: Beastly-beastmen

The Warrior core is solid, and upgrades are a bit unlikely at this point in the draft. So taking another useful beastman, who can come from any of the linemen, skilled, or blitzer categories, is probably the way to go. Any prospect that is adept at guarding or hurting opponents will likely be on the radar.

Possible Pick:

25308 Sam Gallahan Howlson Tigers HOWL Skilled 66 Block,Tackle,+MA,Dodge


25. Los Angeles Glams / Stimme / High Elves

One of the premier franchises in the league, the Glams constantly vie for conference supremacy with a division foe that we will cover a little later.

Draft History: Allan Bridgford

Mr Bridgford had large shoes to fill, as he replaced star catcher Dominique Easy, who retired to, and I quote, "focus on his new assistant coach duties at The Domique Easy Center for Kids Who Can't Score Good and Who Wanna Learn to Do Other Stuff Good Too". Allan managed to become even faster during his first season with the team, though his statistical impact was minimal.

Glaring Need: Less Tentacles

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Anyone who was able to watch their divisional playoff game vs rival C'attle knows that the Glams may have literally not passed a single tentacle roll the entire contest. While LA has historically been able to deal with those chaos-worshippers, last season they went 0-0-3 against them, a pattern they certainly plan to change.

Possible Pick:

25307 Jack Devlin Oregon Waterfoul O Skilled 62 Accurate,Sure Hands,Strong Arm,+MA


26. Witchington Paleskins / Garcangel / Dark Elves

The class of the NFC East, the Paleskins looked to be well on their way to the conference title game on turn four of their playoff game vs Destroit...and then every single block they took afterwards removed a player from the field. True story.

Draft History: Stomping Tom Collins [ND]

Clearly NBFL GM's have no eye for talent, because there was absolutely no reason for Ms Collins to be available with the 50th pick of the draft. This witch gained 49 spps and +ST along the way, becoming a defensive force for the Paleskins.

Glaring Need: Depth

Outside of the double perms on one blitzer, this is a very healthy but top-heavy squad. If the front office is able to add some quality linos to support this otherwise strong roster, this could easily be a team to watch out for next season.

Possible Pick:

25101 Lawless Mz State Bull Dawgz MSU Line/Skilled 16 +AG, [skill]


27. Denver Brontos / jmonforton / Lizards

The Brontos moved to a new division last season and quickly established themselves as an AFC power, earning a bye and taking the future champs to the limit.

Draft History: John Braziliam Merganser Storm [O]

Although selected a long time ago, Mr Storm was a force of nature (pardon the pun) for his team, amassing a whopping 238 spps in his career. Naturally, he was sacrificed to Khorne late last season, as various chaos-affiliated rosters kept chipping away at the team.

Glaring Need: A Saurus

No need for plurals this time, as Denver has five quality "Glorious Lustrian Visitors," if you want to use the wrong term. Thus they can either wait and let the best available blocker come to them, or perhaps they can move up for the one to their liking.

Possible Pick:

25802 Peter "da Wall" Ipstein UTEP Party Minors UTEP Strength 26 Dodge,Block


28. Jakesonville Jortles / mrt1212 / High Elves

Denied a chance at their fourth straight super bowl loss, the Jortles look to regroup this offseason and return to their glorious 2nd-place-finish ways.

Draft History: Jim Otis [Ohio]

Taken with the 31st selection, Mr Otis had a desirable [Skill] choice for his coach to make, and, because of course he did since it's mrt, he rolled +ST. Jim contributed in a number of ways to the team, including three touchdowns, one casualty, and an interception.

Glaring Need: Catchers

The Jortles lost two of their beloved catchers last season, and could use some new tools for the staff to play with. And there is one draftee from the dubious U-Dub program that just begs to be taken here.

Possible Pick:

25306 Kamari "Ain't So" Pleasant U-Dub Elfskies UDUB Skilled 72 Nerves Of Steel,Juggernaut,+AG,Block


29. Destroit Lynels / dashergeaux / Chaos Dwarves

The Lynels had a fantastic season last year, crushing almost all of their competition on the way to a bye. As long as these two bulls stay healthy, this team will be a problem to deal with.

Draft History: Ye Olde Stoneface [DUKE]

Mr Stoneface comes from the fabled Duke NCBB program, and he needed little time dominating the professional ranks, much like he did the collegiate. The perfect complement to their ball-carrying bull, Big Ben the 3rd, Ye Olde inflicted 14 casualties on those foolish enough to stand in his way.

Glaring Need: Blockers

Two of the key chaos dwarf blockers have picked up perms, and if there is any way to select a similar player to replace them, it would be ideal to do so.

Possible Pick:

25015 Caleb "Garganey" Ball Oregon O Lineman 51 Wrestle, Dodge, Tackle, MB


30. C'attle C'haos / MenonaLoco / Chaos

The storybook season, which included an undefeated regular season, a sweep of division rival LA through the year (3-0-0), and a super bowl appearance looked to almost certainly result in a world championship around turn 4 of the second half of the title game. Nuffle and/or the Chaos Gods are fickle, however, and while you can watch the commentary for the rest of eternity on my youtube page, you probably already know that they didn't end up winning.

Draft History: Jermon Bushrod [HOWL]

C'attle made an aggressive trade-up last season, jumping from 30th to 23rd by offering both of their picks to Buffaelo. Mr Bushrod proved to be a solid investment, inflicting twelve casualties and growing some claws along the way.

Glaring Need: Mental Toughness

The roster is still very strong, almost entirely healthy, and will continue to be one of the favorites. But losing a Super Bowl can have lingering mental after-effects, with the Jortles as living proof. Whether C'attle can put the heartbreaking disapointment behind them and reach the top of the mountain will be a key storyline next year.

Possible Pick:

25103 Stan Jones Maryland Killer Turtles MD Line/Skilled 19 Side Step,+ST


31. New York Wrecks / robocoyote / Chaos

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Enough said.

Draft History: Colin "Munchkin" Joy [BK]

Not beloved by some of the draft reviews, Mr Joy turned out to be a key contributor on the way to a title, making clutch plays and inflicting five casualties during the glorious run.

Glaring Need: Trophy Polish

Did we mention the that Wrecks won the Super Bowl? With the core of the team returning, and only one perm to think about, coach robo can continue to look for his ideal beastman archetype in the draft.

Possible Pick:

24312 Jack Jewsbury Saint Louis Billikens StL Skilled 32 Block,Dodge, [Skill]


58. Olde Reikland Paid Rioters (Noo Squigland Punchdrunx) / JackassRampant / Orcs

In case you hadn't heard, they're baaack.

Draft History: K. DaDrake [PAIN]

Taken way back in the season 22 draft with the 26th selection, Mr DaDrake has yet to actually play a game in the NBFL, as his team decided to go off and fight something before he could ever officially see the field.

Glaring Need: Knock off the Rust

While they had to ritually sacrifice their first round pick to Mork and Gork in order keep their team in some sort of stasis, it's not like the roster itself needs much. If anything, the team just needs to refind the rythm it had when it was crushing most of the league.

Possible Pick:

22017 Bryan the Bobkat Torxas TX Lineman 34 B, T, [Skill]

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Post   Posted: Jul 26, 2020 - 04:19 Reply with quote Back to top

No way Broadnax falls to #9. What a Deathroller! Razz

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Post   Posted: Jul 26, 2020 - 18:04 Reply with quote Back to top

To be clear these are not my predictions for these picks, simply a quick look at the roster and highlighting a prospect that either fills a need or could be interesting for that team.

But yes, there are several teams that the infamous Broadnax makes sense for and it wouldn't shock me to see him go much higher.

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