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16. Describe your player and/or team’s journey through this latest season. What were the highlights? What were the lower points? What might you have done differently? What are your expectations for next season?
Devin Jones entered the DSFL this season as a member of the London Royals, being taken with the 1st pick of the 3rd round of the draft. The Royals had finished last season with the worst record in the league and although had loaded up on talent in the S45 DSFL Draft, were still looked at as something of a weaker team going into the season. Expectations among the players were high, but realistically the team and their fans knew that making it to the playoffs would be something of a tall order given the level of opposition in the league.
Even with this in mind, things got off to something of a disappointing start as the team were thoroughly trounced by the Kansas City Coyotes. Their defense performed particularly badly, allowing 61 points to be scored and giving a sense of dread to the fans that this could be a very long and painful season. The Royals did little to reassure their fans in the following weeks, losing their next 5 games in a row to stumble to a shocking 0-6 start to the season. Despite 4 of these 6 losses coming by one score, the team morale was low and a win in Week 7 was vital to ensure that the season didn't spiral completely out of control. They managed to get the all-important result as they squeaked past the Dallas Birddogs 30-27, but would not be able to build on this and lost their following 3 games.
Sitting at 1-9 on the season, the Royals were thoroughly out of playoff contention by Week 11 of the season, but the young talent on the team were determined to play for their pride. After a rousing team meeting that looked to set things back on track, the team went on something of a tear, winning 3 games in a row to lift morale and show fans that maybe there is something with the team worth sticking to. The final week of the season saw the team lose again, but on the whole there was definitely promising signs that the team could go on to do something next season. Although on the whole, S45 was one to forget for the Royals, the way that the team was able to end it might just hint at what's to come and could be the start of the new core of the team coming into their own.
24. You’re in charge of entertainment for the Ultimus or Ultimini half-time show. What would you do? (Written Task)
The half time show at the Ultimus is the pinnacle of entertainment, and over the years some of the most famous performers in the world have graced the stage and entertained fans during the game's intermission. If put in charge of the entertainment, I'd probably emulate what the Super Bowl did a few years back when they brought several hip hop legends on stage together. Instead of hip hop, we'd go a little bit of a different route and bring together 4 of the most famous Australian rock performers of all time; these would ideally be Daddy Cool, John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite and Jimmy Barnes. Although relatively unknown for the audience outside of Australia, this would be such a huge deal for the fans in Australia that I think it would outweigh the loss of advertising revenue and general confusion of fans over the world. It would be good fun and ultimately, why not mix things up a little bit to try and keep them fresh!
33. When looking at the teams we have in the ISFL and DSFL, is there any team you believe is in need of a major rebrand or update to their current branding? Why or why not? (Written Task)
As someone who really enjoys graphics and branding concepts, the only team that I feel like I struggle to connect with is the New Orleans Second Line. I love the colour scheme, I love the city of New Orleans as a base for the team, but I just can't get behind the name or the logo. I understand what the Second Line is and the significance it plays in relation to the city, but I just don't think it works as branding for a sports team (real or simulated) and the logo has never resonated with me for some reason. I remember way back when the team was made in this incarnation and I was confused about it then and the years since haven't really given me any more love for it. I will say that it's very much just my opinion, and I'm a big admirer of the franchise and what they've accomplished during their history so please don't write me off as a complete hater.
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Devin Jones entered the DSFL this season as a member of the London Royals, being taken with the 1st pick of the 3rd round of the draft. The Royals had finished last season with the worst record in the league and although had loaded up on talent in the S45 DSFL Draft, were still looked at as something of a weaker team going into the season. Expectations among the players were high, but realistically the team and their fans knew that making it to the playoffs would be something of a tall order given the level of opposition in the league.
Even with this in mind, things got off to something of a disappointing start as the team were thoroughly trounced by the Kansas City Coyotes. Their defense performed particularly badly, allowing 61 points to be scored and giving a sense of dread to the fans that this could be a very long and painful season. The Royals did little to reassure their fans in the following weeks, losing their next 5 games in a row to stumble to a shocking 0-6 start to the season. Despite 4 of these 6 losses coming by one score, the team morale was low and a win in Week 7 was vital to ensure that the season didn't spiral completely out of control. They managed to get the all-important result as they squeaked past the Dallas Birddogs 30-27, but would not be able to build on this and lost their following 3 games.
Sitting at 1-9 on the season, the Royals were thoroughly out of playoff contention by Week 11 of the season, but the young talent on the team were determined to play for their pride. After a rousing team meeting that looked to set things back on track, the team went on something of a tear, winning 3 games in a row to lift morale and show fans that maybe there is something with the team worth sticking to. The final week of the season saw the team lose again, but on the whole there was definitely promising signs that the team could go on to do something next season. Although on the whole, S45 was one to forget for the Royals, the way that the team was able to end it might just hint at what's to come and could be the start of the new core of the team coming into their own.
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24. You’re in charge of entertainment for the Ultimus or Ultimini half-time show. What would you do? (Written Task)
The half time show at the Ultimus is the pinnacle of entertainment, and over the years some of the most famous performers in the world have graced the stage and entertained fans during the game's intermission. If put in charge of the entertainment, I'd probably emulate what the Super Bowl did a few years back when they brought several hip hop legends on stage together. Instead of hip hop, we'd go a little bit of a different route and bring together 4 of the most famous Australian rock performers of all time; these would ideally be Daddy Cool, John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite and Jimmy Barnes. Although relatively unknown for the audience outside of Australia, this would be such a huge deal for the fans in Australia that I think it would outweigh the loss of advertising revenue and general confusion of fans over the world. It would be good fun and ultimately, why not mix things up a little bit to try and keep them fresh!
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33. When looking at the teams we have in the ISFL and DSFL, is there any team you believe is in need of a major rebrand or update to their current branding? Why or why not? (Written Task)
As someone who really enjoys graphics and branding concepts, the only team that I feel like I struggle to connect with is the New Orleans Second Line. I love the colour scheme, I love the city of New Orleans as a base for the team, but I just can't get behind the name or the logo. I understand what the Second Line is and the significance it plays in relation to the city, but I just don't think it works as branding for a sports team (real or simulated) and the logo has never resonated with me for some reason. I remember way back when the team was made in this incarnation and I was confused about it then and the years since haven't really given me any more love for it. I will say that it's very much just my opinion, and I'm a big admirer of the franchise and what they've accomplished during their history so please don't write me off as a complete hater.
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