“A sudden and unexpected concession at the top of the second half followed a first half which was not as close as the 1-1 score indicated. A lot of luck on casualty rolls and two opposing players banned for fouling led to an 12-8 player advantage at kickoff for our team.

It all adds up to good news for Not Ogres, who celebrate by giving three blitzers guard. (Also, linewoman Tammy got block after passing the ball and killing a wight.) Elizabeth scored the touchdown, netting her first star player points for the team. We welcome two more players to the team -- QB Joanna and liner Isobel.

(Indeed, our team name has been an unexpectedly useful reminder so far -- with an 8-2 casualty advantage so far, you'd almost think we WERE ogres. Well, except that both of the ogre teams I've played were quickly retired due to massive injuries.)”