“A High E;f mirror match where the Elf Gurus had the more even spread of skills, and Phoenix could boast three very handy players. A good thrower, a very tricky catcher, and a stat freak blitzer.

Phoenix got the blitz in the first half, pushed several players backfield, and claimed the ball. Rather than go for the quick TD coach Verminardo went for the stall. It backfired as Elf Gurus reclaimed the ball and went 1-0 up.

It was clear, however, that coach Verminardo knew his was around a Bloodbowl pitch. Phoenix scored two to take the lead. An aggressive defence, and a leaping ST4 AG5 blitzer, convinced the Gurus to go for a TD rather than risk losing the ball.

This may have been a mistake. The rain gave way to nice weather, and Phoenix ran in a turn 8 TD to win the match 3-2.

Elf Gurus were aggrieved not to have taken out Phoenix's annoying catcher despite blocking, blitzing, and fouling her at every opportunity. We mostly attempted to stay away from the ST4 blitzer, who did little in the first half but played an important role in the second.

Good game against a good coach. ”