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so perhaps...

Point scoring for individual 15 mins games =
3 points for a win and obviously 0 points for losing
1 point each for draw
(greater motivation for a win)

Point scoring for overall scores after the two games =
1 point for the overall win. Obviously 0 points for losing and 0 points for an overall draw over the two 15min games.
(basically the overall better goal diff gets rewarded with 1 point)

IMO

Two 15 minute games, combine scores, that's the result.

so game 1 finishes 5-2, game 2 finishes 4-5 = fixture result 9-7. Allow draws.

The above can be viewed as 1 game of 30mins with a half time, if you only award the final combined result.

I'm liking the format snoops give...as each team gets to play both ends of the court and two 15mins games is a good overall time for fixture. But it would be good to switch the points scoring to the following...

2 points for a win, 1 for a draw for the results of the 15min games, then another 1 point to the overall winner when the total goals are combined (goal difference also still important).

So based on the game example snoops gave...

Game 1 finishes Team A winning 5-2. Team A get 2 points.
Game 2 finishes Team A losing 4-5. Team B get 2 points
Fixture result is Team A win 9-7. Therefore get an additional 1 point.
Overall point scores =
Team A 3 points +2GD
Team B 2 points -2GD

My main gripe with last seasons format was you didn't get rewarded for scoring more goals or for winning the overall fixture. All points were given on a game by game basis.

Ah man that's not a good late bday present for ya!

Heal up buddy, you've been away from polo too much of late.

I'll be down at newington by 2pm

(17 this year was too much)

Your opinion.

In my eyes, the only reason the league lost momentum last year was because a few teams got a bit slack or had unfortunate team problems and didn't use subs to keep fixtures on track.

Cosmic was one of the 1st teams to finish the league and considering Tom moved out to Dam half way through and I would be away a lot with work, we didn't use any subs to get games done, yet did well to respect the fixture schedule.

The committed teams finished their fixtures in good time and that's what it comes down to. If you want to play in the league you need to give league polo priority and be committed.

I can't say if there will be more teams than last year (I'll be surprised if we hit 20+), but at this stage it looks like teams will get a bit consolidated due to the player switching and I think every team ability should mix. Its still too early to bracket teams abilities into 2 leagues and I think everyone will benefit from coming together in just 1 league - the leagues a learning curve for competitive polo.

Think we need to treat the league like we do tournies...have an official closing date (Aug 31st?) for team reg + a small entry fee per team to go towards the end of the league party and trophy giving...by nice for the top teams as well as every player to actually get something at the end for their playing efforts....a league V3 patch...the winner getting a gold version?

Im excited by the prospect of the 2010 - 11 league starting and I want to play as many teams as possible...and Im sure League V3 will be as good as V1 and V2.

Just my thoughts.

but come on really it is very simple, and been said enough above. the league simply means you get to play more polo. you get involved. it involves you. and it's all good stuff.

+1 to the above quoted voice of league experience.

#rubsmaterubs.fuckhimup.beards.

1 league.

I feel the scenes still too small to split + I felt last year the league brought London Polo together.

You're either in or out.

The league should begin after the london open.

i heart souths

im cool for newington, makes for a nice change.

do it...ill be there at 3.30

Need 5 to confirm...

I'm slacking at downham from 3 cos I can't play souths tonight.

go to Parker International print the page for the shimano BB, call any Evan/CycleSurgery check that they have in stock the BB, go to the shop show the print out pay half price for the BB. Win

Rik...London polo will be lost without you!

who's is for slacking at Downham today from about 2ish?

Rik, I'll grab a lever off you if you can take it with you to Berlin!

you going double brake tom?

in

Yeah big thanks to all you guys for putting on such an awesome tourney and weekend. Think all tghise who went are still on a polo come down at the moment.

Any update on the film of the Final? So eager to watch.

Cheers

It appears they wrote "Matt Vidal" for their interview with Mat Horwood.

ha ha!

Guessing by interviewing us both it confused them when linking our correct names to each other - idiots. Although quoting Matt Vidal as a "leading figure in London Bike Polo" seems fitting.

As for the article itself, its not much of a move on from the one written exactly a year ago by the BBC...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8177668.stm

Shame that. Because HBP has progressed a lot in the last year, but by reading this new article a non-player wouldn't think that.

Also, as true journalist writing, they only quoted what they wanted me to say. Both Vidal and I said a lot about the LHBPA and London Open, so it's def a shame they weren't mentioned. Not even as links at the end of the article. That would have helped direct any potential people interested to get involved in polo.

Anyway...it was never going to be an article by players for players.

Sorry snoops...polo went to Sheffield Chris.

Be there 1ish.

Also, I have a navy chunk ehbpc 2010 polo top in large. Anyone want?

can anyone commit to games tomorrow? im just trying to plan my weekend to ensure a bit of polo is included.

woke up this morning with my arm stuck to my chest, absolutely rank! i gagged as i tore them apart, then cried a little, then put alicia keys on and felt better.

Were you sleep w@nking over your new frame?

Jono, i can test ride it this weekend if you want?

not yet...hes still under the eye of cosmic