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by Jordan F
Thu Jan 29, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday January 29th 2015 (S72 P19)
Replies: 13
Views: 4636

Spoilers for Thursday January 29th 2015 (S72 P19)

Tracey Mills got her highest score yesterday in her sixth win. Can she get a 7th? I don't know who her opponent is, but James does, so join him for that announcement, as well as the recap later.
by Jordan F
Wed Jan 28, 2015 12:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 28th 2015 (S72 P18)
Replies: 6
Views: 1859

Spoilers for Wednesday January 28th 2015 (S72 P18)

[insert comment on Tracey Mills getting a fifth win]

[insert question on whether she'll get her sixth today]

[insert plug for James' recap]

[insert credit to Jen for the inspiration for this idea]
by Jordan F
Tue Jan 27, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday January 27th 2015 (S72 P17)
Replies: 13
Views: 2583

Spoilers for Tuesday January 27th 2015 (S72 P17)

Tracey Mills is half way to octochampdom after getting her 4th win yesterday. Can she get a 5th today?

Join Jen for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 23rd 2015 (S72 P15)
Replies: 8
Views: 2628

Spoilers for Friday January 23rd 2015 (S72 P15)

Tracey Mills got an easier win yesterday, can she get a third today?

Join Anthony for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday January 22nd 2015 (S72 P14)
Replies: 5
Views: 2123

Spoilers for Thursday January 22nd 2015 (S72 P14)

Tracey Mills got a comeback win yesterday to leave a strong impression on the world of Countdown. Can she continue her momentum with a second win?

Join Jen for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 21st 2015 (S72 P13)
Replies: 27
Views: 5870

Spoilers for Wednesday January 21st 2015 (S72 P13)

Neil Stephenson had almost certainly his strongest performance of the series so far yesterday to secure his third win. Can he get a fourth today? It won't be easy, as he faces his second apterite in a row, the returning Tracey Mills. She was last on Countdown roughly 13 years ago, back in series 47,...
by Jordan F
Tue Jan 20, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday January 20th 2015 (S72 P12)
Replies: 5
Views: 1746

Spoilers for Tuesday January 20th 2015 (S72 P12)

Neil Stephenson's gotten two wins so far, can he get a third? That third win alone will put him at number two seed of the series (albeit, out of three champions so far). Can he do it?

Join James for an early Tuesday recap later.
by Jordan F
Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday January 19th 2015
Replies: 8
Views: 2548

Re: Spoilers For Monday January 19th 2015

As Zarte beats me to the punch on AURORAS...

Apparently there was also an 8 available in the ANTICS round according to Lexplorer.
by Jordan F
Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday January 19th 2015
Replies: 8
Views: 2548

Re: Spoilers For Monday January 19th 2015

PELOTON for a beater in R2.
by Jordan F
Fri Jan 16, 2015 12:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 16th 2015 (S72 P10)
Replies: 10
Views: 2426

Spoilers for Friday January 16th 2015 (S72 P10)

Josephine Sinclair has her second win. Can she wrap up the week with a third? I am not sure whether he debuts today or early next week, but I am also keeping my eye out for apterite Neil Stephenson, who I know is debuting soon. Again, it might not be today.

Join Anthony for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Thu Jan 15, 2015 1:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday January 15th 2015 (S72 P9)
Replies: 10
Views: 2900

Spoilers for Thursday January 15th 2015 (S72 P9)

Josephine Sinclair is just the second champion of this series so far. Can she be the second multiple game champ today?

Join James for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Wed Jan 14, 2015 1:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 14th 2015 (S72 P8)
Replies: 11
Views: 2939

Spoilers for Wednesday January 14th 2015 (S72 P8)

Two new contestants arrive today, after Andy Noden became an octochamp. How will they get on themselves?

Join James for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Tue Jan 13, 2015 3:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday January 13th 2015 (S72 P7)
Replies: 21
Views: 6624

Re: Spoilers for Monday January 13th 2015 (S72 P7)

szodiac wrote:Isn't it Tuesday 13th January ????

Mauro
I'm an American, you know we can't tell time, come on now!

(Brain fart, in reality)
by Jordan F
Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday January 13th 2015 (S72 P7)
Replies: 21
Views: 6624

Spoilers for Monday January 13th 2015 (S72 P7)

We are at our first potential coronation day of the series. Andy Noden started as the first champion of the series, now we'll see if he can become the first octochamp. A score of 90 or more will also put him in the 800 club. If he loses, he'll likely be in the finals anyway, but the win would be nic...
by Jordan F
Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 9th 2015 (S72 P5)
Replies: 12
Views: 3373

Re: Spoilers for Friday January 9th 2015 (S72 P5)

I don't think it was said, but Andy could've put a C in his word to make MURICATE.
by Jordan F
Fri Jan 09, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 9th 2015 (S72 P5)
Replies: 12
Views: 3373

Spoilers for Friday January 9th 2015 (S72 P5)

Andy Noden has won every game he's played this week. He's been very strong at letters, at times shaky on the numbers, but always has found the win. If he wins again tdoay, he'll have number 6 under his belt. Can he do it?

Join Anthony for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday January 8th 2015 (S72 P4)
Replies: 10
Views: 2861

Spoilers for Thursday January 8th 2015 (S72 P4)

Andy Noden is half way there with win number 4. Can he break into the second half with a fifth today?

Join James for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Wed Jan 07, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 7th 2015 (S72 P3)
Replies: 13
Views: 3567

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday January 7th 2015 (S72 P3)

Forget Conor, forget George, Andy wins the Countdown all-time great sweater competition.
by Jordan F
Wed Jan 07, 2015 1:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 7th 2015 (S72 P3)
Replies: 13
Views: 3567

Spoilers for Wednesday January 7th 2015 (S72 P3)

Andy Noden, despite some shaky numbers games yesterday, got a third win. Can he keep the momentum going with a 4th?

Join James for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Tue Jan 06, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday January 6th 2015 (S72 P2)
Replies: 8
Views: 2347

Spoilers for Tuesday January 6th 2015 (S72 P2)

Welcome to my first spoiler thread of the new year. Looking forward to more Americanisms and such. In that vein, I'll simply say that Andy Noden got his second win and second century yesterday. Can he get at least a third win, if not a third century?

Join Jen for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Tue Dec 23, 2014 1:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday December 23rd 2014 (Special)
Replies: 6
Views: 2312

Spoilers for Tuesday December 23rd 2014 (Special)

This is the last Countdown of 2014. It's another special, featuring two different cases of "Close, but no cigar." First is Duncan McGregor, who scored a very respectable 98 points before losing on a crucial conundrum to Tricia Pay. Another case is Michael McDowell, who was close to a final...
by Jordan F
Mon Dec 22, 2014 1:42 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday December 22nd 2014 (Special)
Replies: 8
Views: 2047

Re: Spoilers for Monday December 22nd 2014 (Special)

Merged? Was the topic posted elsewhere and I missed it? Sorry if so.
by Jordan F
Mon Dec 22, 2014 1:14 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday December 22nd 2014 (Special)
Replies: 8
Views: 2047

Spoilers for Monday December 22nd 2014 (Special)

You thought Countdown was over this year? No no no. We have two more specials this week. This one features two of the more senior lady finalists of recent series. First is Eileen Taylor, who made the series 68 semis before losing to our own Andy Platt. Secondly is Priscilla Munday, who made the seri...
by Jordan F
Tue Dec 16, 2014 3:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday December 16th 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 7409

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday December 16th 2014

Did Mark end round early on MOULDIER?

Also, to get 724: (75+3) x 8 + (50x(7-5))
by Jordan F
Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:29 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday December 12th 2014 (Special)
Replies: 21
Views: 4174

Spoilers for Friday December 12th 2014 (Special)

We're going to take a break from the finals to showcase one of three specials recently recorded. This one is a Battle Of The Bobbies, featuring two strong competitors from series 70. One is 6 game winner and #6 seed, Bobby Banerjee, who lost to eventual runner-up, Andy Naylor. The other is Bobby Joh...
by Jordan F
Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday December 9th 2014 (S71 P103)
Replies: 12
Views: 4244

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday December 9th 2014 (S71 P103)

I did not know he was on this soon, but I believe Andy Noden is apterite Andrew Keith.
by Jordan F
Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday December 9th 2014 (S71 P103)
Replies: 12
Views: 4244

Spoilers for Tuesday December 9th 2014 (S71 P103)

The final prelim of this series is upon us. In said prelim, Jacky Pickney is our champion. Can she carry two wins into series 72?

Join Callum for the recap sometime.
by Jordan F
Mon Dec 08, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday December 8th 2014
Replies: 7
Views: 2227

Re: Spoilers For Monday December 8th 2014

(75+9) x (3+1) + 50=386, which I got after time was up.
by Jordan F
Fri Dec 05, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Who Will Win Series 71? (Spoilers Included)
Replies: 20
Views: 6453

Re: Who Will Win Series 71? (Spoilers Included)

Dan: There was a last minute reversal that determined what Mark Murray won was a continuation of Series 69, due to budget cuts. In fact, the thread title is the typo, not the poll title.
by Jordan F
Fri Dec 05, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: 15 to 1
Replies: 45
Views: 27059

Re: 15 to 1

Fun grand final. Interesting that Mark had this aura around him that made people avoid him during the game. If Mark is this threat, why not try to take him out sooner. Dave's run was a fun one too, rallying quite nicely. And Gerard definitely proved to be a worthy winner, congrats to him. Is Peter S...
by Jordan F
Fri Dec 05, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Who Will Win Series 71? (Spoilers Included)
Replies: 20
Views: 6453

Who Will Win Series 71? (Spoilers Included)

Well, it's that time. The top 8 winners of this series face off for the chance to be Series 71 Champion. Match-ups are as follows: December 10th: #1 Seed Dan McColm vs #8 Seed Paul Worsley December 11th: #2 Seed Antoinette Ryan vs #7 Seed David Stanford December 15th: #3 Seed Tricia Pay vs #6 Seed L...
by Jordan F
Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday December 5th 2014 (S71 P101)
Replies: 18
Views: 5161

Re: Spoilers for Friday December 5th 2014 (S71 P101)

Very well done Antoinette, 859 is a very impressive total, must feel good to get number 2 seed also. I already thought this was going to be a strong finals, now even more so with Antoinette's presence.
by Jordan F
Fri Dec 05, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday December 5th 2014 (S71 P101)
Replies: 18
Views: 5161

Spoilers for Friday December 5th 2014 (S71 P101)

After 7 prelims, Antoinette Ryan is going for the title of octochamp, and she would be the sixth of the series. And rather than me explain Antoinette's potential seedings, I'm going to quote Fred's summary of it from yesterday: "If she loses or wins with no more than 47 points, she's #6. A win ...
by Jordan F
Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday December 4th2014 (S71 P100)
Replies: 5
Views: 2708

Spoilers for Thursday December 4th2014 (S71 P100)

100 prelims this series so far. It's going to get a telegraph from the Queen. I first said telegram. Not sure what I was thinking. To celebrate, Antoinette Ryan's gonna try to get a 7th win. If she does, she will pass David Stanford for 6th seed, regardless of score. Can she do it? Join James for th...
by Jordan F
Wed Dec 03, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday December 3rd 2014 (S71 P99)
Replies: 26
Views: 6048

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday December 3rd 2014 (S71 P99)

What about CATERAN for 7 in the WATERCANE round?
by Jordan F
Wed Dec 03, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday December 3rd 2014 (S71 P99)
Replies: 26
Views: 6048

Spoilers for Wednesday December 3rd 2014 (S71 P99)

Antoinette Ryan secured her fifth win and a place in the finals yesterday. Now she's aiming to get as high of a seed as she can. First, she'd like a sixth win, which can put her ahead of Paul Worsley for 7th, depending on score. Can she get it?

Join James for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Tue Dec 02, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday December 2nd 2014 (S71 P
Replies: 10
Views: 2756

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday December 2nd 2014 (S71 P

CAPONISED for 9 in R13 (didn't hear if it was said)
by Jordan F
Tue Dec 02, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday December 2nd 2014 (S71 P
Replies: 10
Views: 2756

Spoilers for Tuesday December 2nd 2014 (S71 P

This is one of the most important prelims of the series. Antoinette Ryan is going for her fifth win. More than that, if she wins, she will guarantee herself the last place in the series 71 finals. If she loses, she's still in decent shape to make it, but it would be nice to lock it up I'm sure. Let'...
by Jordan F
Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday December 1st 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 2221

Re: Spoilers For Monday December 1st 2014

Cephalic in R2 I think.
by Jordan F
Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday December 1st 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 2221

Re: Spoilers For Monday December 1st 2014

Doesn't she technically only need 1 or 2 wins to overtake James? She needs 3 to perhaps overtake Paul and secure a spot, but not as much to at least be on the board.
by Jordan F
Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)
Replies: 60
Views: 10942

Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)

Antoinette Ryan's got two wins so far, can she end the week with a 3rd?

Join Anthony for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Thu Nov 27, 2014 1:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday November 27th 2014 (S71 P95)
Replies: 8
Views: 1907

Spoilers for Thursday November 27th 2014 (S71 P95)

Today, I'm celebrating Thanksgiving. Also today, Antoinette Ryan is celebrating her first win. Will she celebrate another today?

Join James for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Tue Nov 25, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday November 25th 2014 (S71 P93)
Replies: 8
Views: 2949

Spoilers for Tuesday November 25th 2014 (S71 P93)

Rachel Evans is our newest champion. Can she be our newest two time winner?

Join Callum for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Mon Nov 24, 2014 2:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday November 24th 2014
Replies: 5
Views: 1358

Re: Spoilers For Monday November 24th 2014

FUGATO as an equaler to TAUTOG.
by Jordan F
Fri Nov 21, 2014 2:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for FRIDAY 21st November!!!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 3704

Re: Spoilers for FRIDAY 21st November!!!!!!

Sad loss for Eddy, very unlucky about the last numbers, I imagine it can't be easy up there live.
by Jordan F
Thu Nov 20, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday November 20th 2014 (S71 P90)
Replies: 6
Views: 2428

Spoilers for Thursday November 20th 2014 (S71 P90)

Malcolm Fletcher won in a game that wasn't the highest scoring contest of the season. Let's see if he can improve with win number 2. It won't be easy to do though, as apterite Eddy Byrne will try to get his first win. Will he do it?

Join James for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday November 19th 2014 (S71 P89)
Replies: 4
Views: 1751

Spoilers for Wednesday November 19th 2014 (S71 P89)

Two new contestants are playing today after Laurence Killen won his 8th game. Who win their first today?

Join James for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Tue Nov 18, 2014 12:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday November 18th 2014 (S71 P88)
Replies: 6
Views: 2110

Spoilers for Tuesday November 18th 2014 (S71 P88)

Another coronation day is upon us. Laurence Killen is on the verge of becoming the fifth octochamp of the series. Win or lose, he is almost certainly going to stay at number 5, unless he puts in a massive performance today. Regardless of win or loss, he will also be in the finals for sure, but I sus...
by Jordan F
Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 14th 2014 (S71 P87)
Replies: 3
Views: 1537

Re: Spoilers for Friday November 14th 2014 (S71 P87)

RELATIONS as a beater in R1.

In R2, a shame that Laurence and the returning Frank Mulvey missed ABDICATED after the selection was DABDICATE.

100+1=101 as an alt in R3.

(My bad, didn't know racing was on)
by Jordan F
Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 14th 2014 (S71 P87)
Replies: 3
Views: 1537

Spoilers for Friday November 14th 2014 (S71 P87)

Laurennce Killen's won all week. If he sweeps the week he'll get 7 wins and an all but guaranteed finals spot. Can he get there?

Join Anthony for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Thu Nov 13, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday November 13th 2014 (S71 P86)
Replies: 10
Views: 2956

Spoilers for Thursday November 13th 2014 (S71 P86)

Laurence Killen keeps on winning, and is up to 5 now. A 6th will get him closer to Paul Worsley on the leaderboard. Will he get number 6?

Join James for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday November 12th 2014 (S71 P85)
Replies: 9
Views: 2177

Spoilers for Wednesday November 12th 2014 (S71 P85)

Laurence Killen is halfway to octochampdom. A 5th will give him a decent chance of making the finals. Can he do it?

Join James for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday November 11th 2014 (S71 P84)
Replies: 12
Views: 3301

Spoilers for Tuesday November 11th 2014 (S71 P84)

Laurence Killen is up to 3 wins, can he get a 4th today? Boring spoiler thread, I'm a little tired, I'm sorry.

Join Callum for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 7th 2014 (S71 P82)
Replies: 6
Views: 2031

Spoilers for Friday November 7th 2014 (S71 P82)

Laurence Killen is our new champion, who answered my call for a higher score. Will he get another win out of it, or will we have a week of entirely new champions?

Join Anthony for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday November 6th 2014 (S71 P81)
Replies: 6
Views: 1261

Spoilers for Thursday November 6th 2014 (S71 P81)

Jamie Jardine is our new champion. Lots of low scores this week, let's see if we can get them up today. Let's also see if he can get a second win.

Join James for the recap later.
by Jordan F
Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday November 5th (S71 P80)
Replies: 13
Views: 4006

Spoilers for Wednesday November 5th (S71 P80)

Gweni Sorokin won yesterday on a crucial conundrum. While it was a low scoring game, she's shown skill on the letters in particular. Can she win again?

Join James for the recap later.