HHHHEEEEEEYYY THERE SPORTS FANS!!!!!! We’ve got an excisting line up for you today, taking a break from the Northern Wastes League we have the Arthurian Cycle vs the Granitebeard Grumblers in a “friendly”, but let’s be honest folks, that isn’t what blood bowl is all about.

Even as a non-league match the numbers through the door are showing a healthy nine thousand fans through the gate. The weather is looking nice, well more than nice the sun is quite blinding at the moment. (-1 Pass)

Here come the teams, both seem to have a full compliment of players. Merlin and Thotrif at the respective heads. There is the coin toss and looks like the Arthurian cycle is going to be receiving first. The grumblers are setting up in a V pattern with minimal on the line of scrimmage, whilst the cycle have arranged themselves in an inverse V.

There is the kick and it’s high, Gaheris moves to catch and it’s good.

AT1. Gaheris takes to his heels and hands off to Pellinore, the grumblers have left and opening in their line-up. Pellinore takes advantage runs up the wing with Bors in guard position.

GT1. The grumblers have realised their mistake and are trying to compensate. Barak comes to the scrimmage line and knocks Mordred back and down freeing space, the grumblers try to move back to cover their open flanks, but it might be a little too late. Gromnir attempts to ground Pellinore, but though losing ground has kept on his feet.

With the Grumblers now receiving the Cycle have arranged themselves in a triangular formation, whilst the Grumblers are in a staggered line quite interestingly leaving Mordred open in centre field.

There is the kick and it’s deep in Grumbler’s half, though Flint Lightfoot is already moving into position. The Arthurian cycle are taking advantage of the Grumblers watching for the ball and some of their numbers have pushed ahead. Blitz

GT2. After their shouting at the Grumblers have come out swinging, Kamnic has thrown Gaheris to the ground seeing stars, the main line shuts and barges whilst Thogek barrels into Mordred knocking him once more to the ground. Flint picks up the ball and with Barak head towards the scrimmage line.

AT3. The Arthurians playing the defensive game and try to hold the dwarf line at bay. Though Mordred isn’t taking his assault lying down, he’s up and returning Thogek’s blow, knocking him back seeing stars.

GT3. Flint runs and hands the ball of to Barak who is off on his heels into the Arthurian half. The rest of the Grumblers are trying to hold cycle players in check one way or another.

AT4. Guinevere doubles back to blitz Barak, the dwarf has managed to keep on his feet, but he’s now dangerous close to the side lines. The rest of the cycle are tied up with the grumblers and can’t seem to get away.

GT4. The Grumblers are keeping on the Arthurians as best they can. Oh! Looks like Kamnic has sent Gaheris into the crowd. Lucky for him it was into Arthurian fans who have carried him back to the dug-out. Flint has come to assist Barak, who shoves Guinevere out of the way and runs in the ball. TOUCH DOWN!!

One a piece, two touch downs and we’re only in the first quarter of the match, I think this is only the beginning.

The teams are lining up again Grumblers taking a more aggressive stance, but this time they’ve not left their flank open and have kept some player’s back just in case. Though looks like the Arthurians are looking to match their positioning almost player for player.

Looks like Merlin has been at the tea leaves again to pull this set up, it’s a brilliant strategy, lets just hope it pays off. Brilliant coaching, Arthurians gain extra re-roll.

AT5. Gareth goes for the ball, but he’s dropped it.

GT5. Grumblers are taking advantage of this spot of bad luck and are trying to push their advantage, though the defensive skills of the Cycle are proving tough, but looks like Mordred is on the ground, knocked there by Barak. Looks like some extra boots are being dug in there, but Mordred seems no worse for wear.

AT6. Gareth has managed to pick up the ball and tries to pass to Arthur. I don’t know what is wrong but he’s dropped it again, leaving it loose on the field.

GT6.  Trying to clear a path to the ball, but it’s well marked. In an attempt to clear a path Thogek has laid Neville on the granite seeing stars, whilst on the other side of the field Kamnic is making his own fun by jumping on Bors, though luckily for Bors he doesn’t seem to be at home in his head after that blow.

AT7. Gareth is back on the ball, which he scoops up and runs and hands off to Arthur. The Cycle are pushing back trying to gain lost time and ground.

GT7. The slayers are doing what they do best, with Thogek knocking Arthur to the floor and the ball once again bouncing loose. But wait Kurgin has caught the bouncing ball, though he’s looking a little unsure what to do with it. Though at this point in the match there is little time to get to the end zone.

AT8. With the clock running down on this half the Cycle are arranging themselves to ride out the clock holding their defensive line.

GT8. The Grumblers know they aren’t going to score in the time left and have set upon the Cycle with a new lustre. Barak brings Guinevere to the ground once more, whilst Thorif goes for a block and falls to the ground.

With the half time refreshments taken the teams take to the field once more. The Arthurians have taken an aggressive stance. The Grumblers doing a line chance Thorek Ironhorn is replacing Albric Forebearer. The Grumblers aside from Flint and Barak have everyone else on the front line. Kamnic lining toe to toe with Mordred both players un-aided.

With the sun higher in the sky now and a few clouds rolling in looks like it’ll be a nice afternoon. Change in weather to nice.

There is the kick, landing halfway in the Grumbler’s half.

GT9. Wow sitting out the first half must’ve done Thorek good as he’s come out and making his presence known by sending Guinevere back to the dug-out, and not in a good way (Seriously Hurt) Lancelot doesn’t seem too happy about that. Kamnic is showing what a slayer does best and has knocked Mordred down to the ground and seeing stars. Barak goes for the ball, oh oh he almost lost it there, but he’s got it safe and heading down the field. Thogek goes one better and sends Pellinore to the dug-out table (Badly Hurt). The rest of the team is pushing forward where they can.

AT9. The Arthurians are giving little ground and forming their defensive line to stop Barak’s advance.

G10. The Gumblers are putting pressure on the Arthurians using their numbers to their advantage. Barak runs up and hands the ball off to Flint , who starts to weave through the Arthurian line.

AT10. For a big guy Bors can really move, he’s dodged away from Gromnir, sprints back down the field and launches himself at Flint. He’s got him down and Flint is seeing stars.

GT11. Kamnic is after Bors and gives him a taste of his own medicine. Barak recovers the loose ball and moves towards the touch line. Thorek is keeping up his momentum and Bedivere is on the ground head spinning.

AT11. The Arthurians are pushing back trying to keep the Grumblers off them. Put weight of numbers is making it tough.

GT12. Barak is heading for the touch line, with Barak guarding. The rest of the Grumblers are trying to contain the Arthurians best they can.

AT12. Some of the Arthurians are looking to be running out the clock. Bors isn’t giving up though and wrestles Flint to the ground.

GT13. Little too late Barak steps over the chalk and it’s TOUCHDOWN!!! 2-1 to the Grumblers.

As the teams set up for another drive the Grumblers have set up in a more defensive 4-2-5 pattern brilliant formation Thotrif pulled out there. Esp bringing Albric back on and giving Thorif a chance to rest. (Brilliant Coaching, Grumbers +1 re-roll) with unusually Kamnic taking centre position in the rear line. The Arthurians have called up their reserves and are in a 5-2-2-2 position, with Arthur and his body guards on the flanks, Gareth and Gaheris at the rear and Mordred Elaine and Lancelot taking centre scrimmage line.

There is the kick and it’s comfortably landing mid field of the Arthurian’s half.

AT13. Gaheris gets the ball, and moving up the field passes to Arthur. Neville knocks Thorek to the floor, who judging by his current performance he won’t be happy. There is an opening and with Arthur catching the ball he dodges through the dwarf lines, but he’s caught and brought to the ground, the ball is loose.

GT14. Flint moves up and scoops up the ball and loops round and down the field. Gotrimm lays Lancelot on the ground. Kamnic runs in and assisted by Albric and Gotrimm launches into the air and lands a heavy blow directly onto Mordred’s head. The stretchers are called and looks like he’ll be sitting out the rest of the game. (Badly hurt) The rest of the team start caging around Flint.

AT14. Arthur makes an attempt to blitz into the cage to get Flint, but he wasn’t fast enough and trips over a dwarfen boot and stuns himself on a dwarf arm.

GT15. Gotrimm tries to clear a path and lays out Galahad on the turf. Elaine has found herself the filling of a slayer sandwich and is down too. Flint makes a break through the line with Kamnic guarding from the rear.

AT15. Gareth moves back to slow Flint, giving Palamades the chance to double back and blitz sending Flint to the ground, needing a few seconds. Gaheris picks up the loose ball and he’s looking to pass, but he’s gone completely wild (Fumble).

GT16. With not enough time to score now the Grumblers turn their attention fully to the Arthurians. Thogek pushes Bors right back, but the body guard manages to stay on his feet. With Kamnic launching himself once more at Bors sending him to the dug-out, out cold. Albric throws Bedivere to the floor with stars in his eyes. Barak runs full pelt, and scoops the ball and tries to pass back, but fumbles the pass sending the ball way off to no one.

AT16. With the clock counting down the Arthurians pushes Barak for his attempt to get the ball.

There is the final whistle. Scores stand as 2-1 to the Granitebeard Grumblers. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for coming to see this match. We look forward to seeing you again for another BLOOD BOWWWLLL match!!