“Round 1 - Loreni Jadefire 3 - 0 Palinam Diadochi Replay.

The Jadefire record their biggest ever win in the opening round of the Kislev Plate against a new High Elf team packing 200k of inducements.

Two perfect defence kick-off events and over twice the number of Jadefire fans as our rival Elves ensured the Jadefire put in a performance to remember. However, a late fumbled catch from Hérion Oreth - who secured two tds, a completion and a casulty for his third skill - meant that Nostolon Malavaeth took a crunching hit.

It would have been a career-ending -1 MA but after our apo was finished "helping him out" Nostolon was brought away from the stadium in a body bag. Head Coach Stonefist denied the apothecary's actions had anything to do with the high payouts the OWCC requires for injured players. Sawing and screaming could clearly be heard around the stadium, however. Replacement wardancer Maeion Aldavir had arrived in a few hours. He'll have a lot to do to carve out a place in this team.

The Jadefire started flat, probably a little rusty from their time out of action. A careless misplaced catch from dodge-lino Arandor led to immediate High Elven pressure.

However, the Jadefire locked up their defensive position and began racking up a long stream of first-half KOs (which the induced High Elven babes would make short work of at half time). Stylish early ball collecting from Hérion ensured the ball got back with the Jadefire. Look out for a hilariously reckless 1d block from a journeyman that results in a rented Jadefire getting BH (and leading to us being outnumbered 11-10 in the second half).

A nasty incident with the referee early on ensured the next black-and-white shirt out was a little lax with his whistle. Nevertheless, lunatic line-elf Indóton survived a brutal gang-foul at the end of the first half. He was KO'd but the medical team got him back out for the second half.

The second half was how the Jadefire would like to play next season in the big leagues. Next to nothing went wrong for them. In fact, overlooking the incident with Nostolon, the Jadefire can only be incredibly pleased. Roll on the semi-final!”