'Blitz 'Dem', the preeminent periodical for all things Blood Bowl, having been published by diligent grotz since 1964 IC, brings you the key facts from the opening Gameweek of the inaugural season of the Greenskins Draft Rumble.
= GAMEWEEK 3 ROUND-UP =
The season is now in full swing with some very tight contests taking place on the pitches across the Old World. The 3 top seeds are flying high whilst several new franchises are really showing their potential.
7 SPP - Dror Bloodsmasha (Werewolves); Leg Snapper (Clawz); Isla Huchow (Red Axes); Glurgakh Bagnob (Ironskins); Cutta Retch (Sunz)
9 SPP - ★ Dazlug Mudshredda ★ (Bloodhounds)
2 Casualties - ★ Ghazghkull Thraka ★ ('Ardboyz); ★ Maggot 'The Mountain' Blorg ★ (Moonhowlers); Ruk Toegrinder (Crusherz); Bryan Torrelloc (Gitz)
13 blocks - ★ Head Stompa the Fourth ★ (Clawz); ★ 'Barmy' Baram Bloodtusk ★ (Steelclaws); ★ Maggot 'The Mountain' Blorg ★ (Moonhowlers);
3 touchdowns - ★ Dazlug Mudshredda ★ (Bloodhounds)
2 touchdowns - Grotz Eargrinda (Skullsmashers); Morgg Grimbreakka (Kraken)
3 fouls - Madelyn Peirce (Crusherz)
5 fouls - Mizbog Fungus-Toof (Moonhowlers)
6 fouls - Rukkin Madeye (Red Axes)
9 fouls - Amir Darkboon (Black Feathers)
23 yards - Gorgrim Webspinna (Black Feathers)
25 yards - ★ Zagh Slugweava ★ (Gutrippers)
26 yards - Morgg Grimbreakka (Kraken)
29 yards - ★ Dazlug Mudshredda ★ (Bloodhounds)
-1 yards - Grat Gorbad (Moonhowlers); Brainbasher Redhand (Bat-Squigs)
3 yards - Gromm Skullbasher (Squeelers)
4 yard - Karson Barbo (Crusherz)
10 yards - ★ Sawyer Rint ★ (Werewolves)
= STAR PLAYER POINTS =
To make it onto this list, players must rack up 5+ SPP in one game. This week, 6 players made the cut once more. Each week:7 SPP - Dror Bloodsmasha (Werewolves); Leg Snapper (Clawz); Isla Huchow (Red Axes); Glurgakh Bagnob (Ironskins); Cutta Retch (Sunz)
9 SPP - ★ Dazlug Mudshredda ★ (Bloodhounds)
= CASUALTIES =
The old guard and the new pretenders are going to go toe-to-toe in this category, it seems with Thraka and Toegrinder being tested by Torrelloc and Blorg:2 Casualties - ★ Ghazghkull Thraka ★ ('Ardboyz); ★ Maggot 'The Mountain' Blorg ★ (Moonhowlers); Ruk Toegrinder (Crusherz); Bryan Torrelloc (Gitz)
= BLOCKS =
A trio of tough tacklers are tied at the top of the list this week:13 blocks - ★ Head Stompa the Fourth ★ (Clawz); ★ 'Barmy' Baram Bloodtusk ★ (Steelclaws); ★ Maggot 'The Mountain' Blorg ★ (Moonhowlers);
= TOUCHDOWNS =
Dazlug Mudshredda looks destined not just to earn yet another top scorer award this season but also to raise the bar so high that no other orc might dream of reaching it:3 touchdowns - ★ Dazlug Mudshredda ★ (Bloodhounds)
2 touchdowns - Grotz Eargrinda (Skullsmashers); Morgg Grimbreakka (Kraken)
= FOULS =
The Black Feathers' latest recruit it making a name for himself. And, if his opposing teams' locker rooms are anything to go by, it's not a very nice name...:3 fouls - Madelyn Peirce (Crusherz)
5 fouls - Mizbog Fungus-Toof (Moonhowlers)
6 fouls - Rukkin Madeye (Red Axes)
9 fouls - Amir Darkboon (Black Feathers)
= RUSHING YARDS =
This category is the one that is truly packed full of talent, with four fleet-footed runners tearing up the turf once more:23 yards - Gorgrim Webspinna (Black Feathers)
25 yards - ★ Zagh Slugweava ★ (Gutrippers)
26 yards - Morgg Grimbreakka (Kraken)
29 yards - ★ Dazlug Mudshredda ★ (Bloodhounds)
= PASSING YARDS =
Incredibly, almost as many players made passing gains as made backwards passes this week!:-1 yards - Grat Gorbad (Moonhowlers); Brainbasher Redhand (Bat-Squigs)
3 yards - Gromm Skullbasher (Squeelers)
4 yard - Karson Barbo (Crusherz)
10 yards - ★ Sawyer Rint ★ (Werewolves)
= AWARD WINNERS =
Each Gameweek, there will be awards for some notable players and coaches:
MVP
Whilst Sawyer Rint has tossed himself into contention for the Golden Arm award, it's hard to look past Dazlug Mudshredda's hat-trick against the Boars. A commanding performance against a gifted a tough schedule during which to find their feet in this hotly contested conference.
The Ironskins doled out some hurt in the first half against the plucky Bat-Squigs. The home team kept the 'Skins at bay until the end of the first half and came close to tying things up, but the KOs and injuries handed out by the visitors made the task more than tricky. Four casualties and a touchdown gave Ritzi's boys the edge over Masta_Piggito's Crusherz, who picked up 14 spp.
Whilst Sawyer Rint has tossed himself into contention for the Golden Arm award, it's hard to look past Dazlug Mudshredda's hat-trick against the Boars. A commanding performance against a gifted a tough schedule during which to find their feet in this hotly contested conference.
Golden Clipboard
Ritzi (Middenland Ironskins)
Ritzi (Middenland Ironskins)
Match of the Week
Masta_Piggito & Foltor
Masta_Piggito & Foltor
| MATCH | SCORE | SCORERS |
|---|---|---|
| Karak Norn Crusherz | 1 | Barbo |
| Wissenland Werewolves | 2 | Gutbash, Bloodsmasha |
3 touchdowns, 4 casualties, 2 completions, 3 fouls, a result that was only determined in the final turn. If you want entertainment, where else are you going to look than the GDR? Both teams were looking for a first win (with the exception of Reavaz forfeit against the Wissenlanders) and the hosts took the points in a nip and tuck battle. A notable runner-up was the 'Claw Derby' as the Iron Crag Clawz and the Reikland Steelclaws played out a 1-1 draw, with Gromfair's Birds perhaps claiming the 'victory' due to three casualties including two kills.
= IN MEMORIAM =
For every winner, there must be a loser and, to give them their (final) moment in the limelight, we recognise those players who left us this week. A very healthy serving this week!
‣ Severity (Clawz) - Traded from the Mount Gunbad Big 'Uns before playing a drive, this +ST Guard Blitzer scored 4 touchdowns in 11 games (2 against his former club) and 1 casualty in a promising career that was cut short.
‣ Joel Bleda (Clawz) - A rookie Blitzer who played just twice. With these two adding to their Roll of Dishonour, the Clawz, despite leading the table, may be on course for a very costly season.
‣ Clubba Hozkug (Reavaz) - This 2-game rookie Looney played on the very edge of the game, that fine line between glory and tragedy. The curtain came down on him now.
‣ Callie Delita (Gutrippers) - Callie played just 3 games as one of the league's few female goblins. Reminiscent of a young Cindy Piewhistle, that comparison comes to an abrupt end.
‣ Mogg Rockbasha (Gloomfangs) - The league's representatives from the Border Princes are looking for a new Troll following the untimely demise of their daunting big guy.
More next week, Sports Fans!
‣ Severity (Clawz) - Traded from the Mount Gunbad Big 'Uns before playing a drive, this +ST Guard Blitzer scored 4 touchdowns in 11 games (2 against his former club) and 1 casualty in a promising career that was cut short.
‣ Joel Bleda (Clawz) - A rookie Blitzer who played just twice. With these two adding to their Roll of Dishonour, the Clawz, despite leading the table, may be on course for a very costly season.
‣ Clubba Hozkug (Reavaz) - This 2-game rookie Looney played on the very edge of the game, that fine line between glory and tragedy. The curtain came down on him now.
‣ Callie Delita (Gutrippers) - Callie played just 3 games as one of the league's few female goblins. Reminiscent of a young Cindy Piewhistle, that comparison comes to an abrupt end.
‣ Mogg Rockbasha (Gloomfangs) - The league's representatives from the Border Princes are looking for a new Troll following the untimely demise of their daunting big guy.
More next week, Sports Fans!




