{"id":6319,"date":"2024-12-31T08:49:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T21:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/subbuteoaustralia.com\/?p=6319"},"modified":"2025-08-27T11:08:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:08:35","slug":"northern-phoenix-waspa-tuesday-17th-december-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/subbuteoaustralia.com\/?p=6319","title":{"rendered":"Northern Phoenix WASPA \u2013 Tuesday 17th December 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Northern Phoenix WASPA \u2013 Tuesday 17th December 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Christmas flavoured table football arrived in Preston last Tuesday night (17th December) as Northern Phoenix hosted the final WASPA event on the Victorian calendar for Season 2024.<\/span><\/div>\n
A solid turnout of eight competitors attended the session and took part in a league format event with everyone playing seven FAST-15 matches.<\/span><\/div>\n
Adam got the night off to the most intriguing of starts with a comfortable 3-0 win over Benji\u2026\u2026.albeit without having to raise a finger (or sweat for that matter). It was a convincing and decisive result that set the tone for a night full of surprises.<\/span><\/div>\n
Nathan, Kevin, Adam and Beth showed why they are such difficult opponents to beat, each securing either four or three draws on the night. Kevin\u2019s game in particular displayed signs of significant improvement, securing a fifth place finish and scoring a number of fine goals along the way.<\/span><\/div>\n
Although injury ruled Paul Mercer OUT, he was good enough to attend the event and orchestrate the Match Logistics. Like the composer of a major philharmonic orchestra, he made sure that there would be zero glitches or any unforeseen events that might jeopardise tournament proceedings.<\/span><\/div>\n
The evening was also memorable for the return of Arjuna Hanafi to competitive table football. Although having been out of the scene for well over a year, it didn\u2019t take long before he got into his stride, nailing both short-range and long-distance flicks (seemingly at will). Welcome back Arjuna and hoping you\u2019ll be a more regular fixture at future table football events.<\/span><\/div>\n
Going into the final round, the Northern Phoenix President held a narrow lead over ATFAs Financial Guru and so the spotlight turned to both Anthony Madiona and Kevin Grant (their respective opponents). Claims of possible match fixing could not be substantiated and in the end, it was a buzzer beating goal by Christos which pushed him over the line, seeing the Phoenix man take out the honours for the evening.<\/span><\/div>\n
Special mention must go to the \u2018Man in the White Van\u2019 for travelling the entire length of Victoria in order to be able to just attend the event. Kevin started a four hour journey from Wodonga earlier that afternoon and arrived well on time for flick-off in what can only be described as a \u2018Herculean\u2019 effort of true dedication and commitment.<\/span><\/div>\n
That\u2019s exactly what makes the Victorian Subbuteo Community so Unique and Priceless\u2026\u2026.It is such a unique collection of individuals from many diverse backgrounds who share a common passion.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Another enjoyable evening and needless to say…….<\/span><\/div>\n
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Subbuteo was the Real Winner!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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