Spoilers For Wednesday December 19th 2012
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Spoilers For Wednesday December 19th 2012
So, after that amazing comeback by Rose yesterday, she's back in action again today. Sort out of out of the frying pan and into the fire, as she will now pit her wits against the No.1 Seed, Paul James.
Amazingly, in the 30 year history of the show, there has never been an all-female final, can Rose make that possibility one step nearer fruition
Here are the stats:
Firstly, No.1 Seed Paul "The Brampton Behemoth" James - 9 Wins, 897 Points (Average: 99.67)
Highest Score: 110 vs. Phil Hopgood (7th Game)
Lowest Score: 83 vs. Chris Barnett (6th Game)
9's Achieved: 1/6
Total Points/Max/%: 897/1139 (79%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 635/779 (82%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 212/270 (79%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 60/90 (67%)
Secondly, No.5 Seed Rose "The Dublin Dervish" Boyle - 9 Wins, 791 Points (Average: 87.89)
Highest Score: 100 vs. Barry Mould (1st Game)
Lowest Score: 73 vs. Sam Leek (7th Game)
9's Achieved: 1/6
Total Points/Max/%: 791/1122 (70%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 542/771 (70%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 209/261 (80%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 40/90 (44%)
Join me for the recap later.
Amazingly, in the 30 year history of the show, there has never been an all-female final, can Rose make that possibility one step nearer fruition
Here are the stats:
Firstly, No.1 Seed Paul "The Brampton Behemoth" James - 9 Wins, 897 Points (Average: 99.67)
Highest Score: 110 vs. Phil Hopgood (7th Game)
Lowest Score: 83 vs. Chris Barnett (6th Game)
9's Achieved: 1/6
Total Points/Max/%: 897/1139 (79%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 635/779 (82%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 212/270 (79%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 60/90 (67%)
Secondly, No.5 Seed Rose "The Dublin Dervish" Boyle - 9 Wins, 791 Points (Average: 87.89)
Highest Score: 100 vs. Barry Mould (1st Game)
Lowest Score: 73 vs. Sam Leek (7th Game)
9's Achieved: 1/6
Total Points/Max/%: 791/1122 (70%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 542/771 (70%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 209/261 (80%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 40/90 (44%)
Join me for the recap later.
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 19th 2012
True, then there was an all female final between Hilary Hopper and Kate Ogilvie in 2003.James Robinson wrote: Amazingly, in the 30 year history of the show, there has never been an all-female final, can Rose make that possibility one step nearer fruition
But that was *only* a three game mini series/all ladies special
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R2 - eggosity. As in, the eggosity of one's farts.
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Cracking start. C'mon the Rose of Aranmore.
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Is it me again - I wrote down a 'V' not a 'Y'Andy Wilson wrote:R2 - eggosity. As in, the eggosity of one's farts.
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It was a V as I had SOVIET as an alt.szodiac wrote:Is it me again - I wrote down a 'V' not a 'Y'Andy Wilson wrote:R2 - eggosity. As in, the eggosity of one's farts.
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Um, can't remember. Maybe the V and Y both there? Paul definitely didn't sound sure of himself there. Great excitement after Rose falling behind to a pretty gettable 8 (that i didn't see til well after time) disguised by the k. Unlucky.
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Paul muscles his way back into the lead!
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Gutted! Well done both!
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Another thriller to say the least. Well done Paul for beating another tough competitor on her top form. And very unlucky Rose, this in my mind was probably your strongest in a bunch of strong appearances, Paul just happened to do you a tad better.
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What a game! Though was pleased to beat them on the conundrum. Well done to both.
Alt third numbers (6+4)x50+(9x9)-3
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Fantastic play from both of you in a very close match! Well played Paul for keeping your nerve and unlucky Rose, who would have won against almost anyone else. 12 maxes from Paul and 11 from Rose, the highest we've had for a long time, surely.
ELASTANE (R3) and POSTBAG (R12) for a couple of equallers.
ELASTANE (R3) and POSTBAG (R12) for a couple of equallers.
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This. Cracking game, well played both! BICEPS had me beaten Paul, nice spot there.Jack Worsley wrote:Fantastic play from both of you in a very close match! Well played Paul for keeping your nerve and unlucky Rose, who would have won against almost anyone else. 12 maxes from Paul and 11 from Rose, the highest we've had for a long time, surely.
Mike Brown: "Round 12: T N R S A E I G U
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
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I saw the non allowable OUTGIVES*Tony Atkins wrote:It was a V as I had SOVIET as an alt.szodiac wrote:Is it me again - I wrote down a 'V' not a 'Y'Andy Wilson wrote:R2 - eggosity. As in, the eggosity of one's farts.
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Excellent game! Very enjoyable and unlucky Rose, I was secretly rooting for you, sorry Paul
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Fantastic game. Can't believe it was so close. Was rooting for Rose, but well played to both!
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Blimey, what a cracker of a semi We might have lost the possibility of an all-female final, but this was spectacular.
A very many congratulations to Paul and complete commiserations to Rose.
I messed up the first numbers, but maxed everything else, so am well happy , but with everyone saying that tomorrow's game is something to behold, it's going to have to be mega phenomenal to top this one.
HUMIFY in round 1, OGIVES in round 2 and TALESMAN/TALESMEN in round 3.
3rd Numbers Alt.: ((6 + 4) x 50) + (9 x 9) - 3 = 578
A very many congratulations to Paul and complete commiserations to Rose.
I messed up the first numbers, but maxed everything else, so am well happy , but with everyone saying that tomorrow's game is something to behold, it's going to have to be mega phenomenal to top this one.
HUMIFY in round 1, OGIVES in round 2 and TALESMAN/TALESMEN in round 3.
3rd Numbers Alt.: ((6 + 4) x 50) + (9 x 9) - 3 = 578
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Great game. One of those games that neither player deserved to lose. Well done to both of you.
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cheers everybody,it was a very tense game and rose was a superb player,i was very relieved to beat her. proved to be very resilient in her comeback yesterday and was a pleasure to meet. thanks for all the positive comments.
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For Liam or for Rose?James Robinson wrote:Blimey, what a cracker of a semi :!
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Quality game. Shame there had to be a loser.
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Just watched last two shows back to back - great stuff, particularly Rose's comeback against Liam. Well played to all three, look forward to seeing Paul in the final.
But just think, if only Rose had biceps to match Paul's....
Out of nerdy interest after the early rounds in the semi was wondering how many shows, if any, have been level pegging in every round all the way through until the conundrum. More likely in the 9 round days obviously. Did it happen then and has it happened since we went up to 15?
But just think, if only Rose had biceps to match Paul's....
Out of nerdy interest after the early rounds in the semi was wondering how many shows, if any, have been level pegging in every round all the way through until the conundrum. More likely in the 9 round days obviously. Did it happen then and has it happened since we went up to 15?
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Try this one.Keith Bennett wrote:Out of nerdy interest after the early rounds in the semi was wondering how many shows, if any, have been level pegging in every round all the way through until the conundrum. More likely in the 9 round days obviously. Did it happen then and has it happened since we went up to 15?
Dead heat including the conundrum, and EXACT matches in all but one round.
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When was the last time the contestants got 23 out of 29 maxes? Probably Jack H vs Eoin, I imagine. Would be interesting to know.
They both had me beaten from the audience, and from the quality of play it kind of deserved to be the final.
Enjoy the other semi, it's probably an even better watch than this one.
They both had me beaten from the audience, and from the quality of play it kind of deserved to be the final.
Enjoy the other semi, it's probably an even better watch than this one.
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Thanks again for all the nice comments. And the picture of the loaf of bread!! Must say I really enjoyed that game, i was still on a high from the game before! So after winning with lippies (sorry for the controversy!) I lost to Paul's biceps in the end! But I was happy just to be in contention to the end. Looking forward to the rest of the matches now..