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    TSF NPC Tipping 2022

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    • KiwiPie
      KiwiPie last edited by

      With the assistance of @Duluth I have kicked off NPC Tipping for the coming season, the first game is Friday night. To enter just tip Week 1, select a team and I will sort out who goes where. Let's get enough for 8 teams as usual - that's 40-50 people.

      The tipping form and tips spreadsheet can be found linked on this page

      TSF Tipping - The Silver Fern

      The leaderboard you can see was the final rankings for NPC 2021 in which Higgins and Plastered Peni finished joint first with Victor in 3rd. Check the leaderboard to see the team you were in last season.

      It isn't shown but the teams comp was won by Counties-Waikato beating Hawke's Bay in the final.

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      • Kiwiwomble
        Kiwiwomble last edited by

        ...i'll give it another go....is there a tipping comp on how long i'll last before forgetting?

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        • KiwiPie
          KiwiPie @Kiwiwomble last edited by

          @Kiwiwomble Set yourself a weekly reminder? Sign up for the Superbru comp and they email you reminders.

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          • Kiwiwomble
            Kiwiwomble @KiwiPie last edited by Kiwiwomble

            @KiwiPie said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

            @Kiwiwomble Set yourself a weekly reminder? Sign up for the Superbru comp and they email you reminders.

            Use to do superbru…still forgot…even with the reminders

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            • broughie
              broughie @Kiwiwomble last edited by

              @Kiwiwomble Consult your physician then.

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              • Higgins
                Higgins last edited by

                Come on you Northlanders, you should start trying to cement a full squad of six that will tip each and every week sooner rather than later from the likes of @taniwharugby @kev @j77 @FarNthHayden @Gunner @Chiefy07 and you too @Steven-Harris ! There might even be one or two others out there that I have forgotten about that could also come in to ensure you have a full squad this season. Get working to get your team together again guys.

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                • Tim
                  Tim last edited by

                  Is there an Auckland, Harbour, or Blues team?

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                  • taniwharugby
                    taniwharugby @Higgins last edited by taniwharugby

                    @Higgins back off pal, my tips/guesses were in yesterday (or earlier) 😅😅

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                    • Higgins
                      Higgins @Tim last edited by

                      @Tim It has been a combined Harbour/Auckland team lately but if you want to have one specifically representing your own area then get onto those Ferners (past present and future) that support that area and encourage them the sign up an that can be relied on to tip each and every week!

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                      • Higgins
                        Higgins @taniwharugby last edited by Higgins

                        @taniwharugby Oh, I see that now. That means you will have more energy to coerce your fellow Northlanders into sharpening their pencils and fronting up again this season! I am about to start rounding up the usual suspects from the Bush team who are mostly mates of my son and another hanger on, both played NPC for the Bush about ten years back. Hopefully other Bushers like @MN5 and @Machpants might finally do the right thing and front up to bolster what appears to be a Bush team on a slightly waning trajectory. Well they did not win it last season anyway!

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                        • Kruse
                          Kruse last edited by

                          I've put some tips in, as an "Individual"....

                          • I'm sure I'll be thrown in with some poor team lacking in numbers after Round 1.

                          I'm guessing the current range of teams has been arrived at over years of experience of typical attendance patterns... and is probably a shitload easier than....
                          I was wondering if it would be extra work to instead - pre-R1 - the question be "NPC team supported"... and then somebody given the thankless task of arranging teams from the attendees for that season. Although I'm sure that it would nearly always force such a person into forming the "Central Vikings" - and handbags ensue.

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                          • Tim
                            Tim @Higgins last edited by Tim

                            @Higgins Thanks! Will stick with that.

                            @dogmeat
                            @Kirwan
                            @KiwiMurph
                            @Duluth
                            @Snowy
                            @nzzp
                            @JK

                            Any all others. Get tipping.

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                            • Higgins
                              Higgins @taniwharugby last edited by Higgins

                              @taniwharugby said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                              @Higgins back off pal, my tips/guesses were in yesterday (or earlier) 😅😅

                              I have done a bit of groundwork this time and note that you have yet to sign up for the TSF Superbru contest. Didn't you win (or almost win) it one season?

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                              • taniwharugby
                                taniwharugby @Higgins last edited by

                                @Higgins oh yeah I saw that email in my inbox....

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                                • Higgins
                                  Higgins @Kruse last edited by

                                  @Kruse said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                  I've put some tips in, as an "Individual"....

                                  • I'm sure I'll be thrown in with some poor team lacking in numbers after Round 1.

                                  I'm guessing the current range of teams has been arrived at over years of experience of typical attendance patterns... and is probably a shitload easier than....
                                  I was wondering if it would be extra work to instead - pre-R1 - the question be "NPC team supported"... and then somebody given the thankless task of arranging teams from the attendees for that season. Although I'm sure that it would nearly always force such a person into forming the "Central Vikings" - and handbags ensue.

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                                  Certainly not as The Bay always fronts each and every year on it's own albeit some have to be "encouraged" to commit to ensure a full squad can be fielded!

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                                  • Machpants
                                    Machpants @Higgins last edited by

                                    @Higgins said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                    @taniwharugby Oh, I see that now. That means you will have more energy to coerce your fellow Northlanders into sharpening their pencils and fronting up again this season! I am about to start rounding up the usual suspects from the Bush team who are mostly mates of my son and another hanger on, both played NPC for the Bush about ten years back. Hopefully other Bushers like @MN5 and @Machpants might finally do the right thing and front up to bolster what appears to be a Bush team on a slightly waning trajectory. Well they did not win it last season anyway!

                                    Tipped. Up the bush! A post here every week as a reminder would be good lol

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                                    • broughie
                                      broughie last edited by

                                      So who are my teammates for the South Island.

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                                      • Kiwiwomble
                                        Kiwiwomble @broughie last edited by

                                        @broughie said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                        So who are my teammates for the South Island.

                                        im sorry to say i am

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                                        • KiwiPie
                                          KiwiPie last edited by

                                          If you can remember back to the inaugural NPC Tipping in 2006, the first winners were Thames Valley who I think never competed again. @Brakdov was the first champion.

                                          And no Auckland/Harbour based team has ever made the final.

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                                            bayimports @KiwiPie last edited by

                                            @KiwiPie said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                            If you can remember back to the inaugural NPC Tipping in 2006, the first winners were Thames Valley who I think never competed again. @Brakdov was the first champion.

                                            And no Auckland/Harbour based team has ever made the final.

                                            ahh those were also the days... complaining about Foster and his selections and underachieving results...hmm not much has changed

                                            I was competitive though, alas not so these days.. margins tend to kill me

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                                            • broughie
                                              broughie @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                              @Kiwiwomble well maybe we can help your memory.

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                                              • nzzp
                                                nzzp @Tim last edited by

                                                @Tim cheers, I gave up on tipping years ago. Just go to the games now

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                                                • BartMan
                                                  BartMan last edited by

                                                  As captain of that mighty Valley team, I am making a comeback and am available for selection... tips are in...

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                                                  • Higgins
                                                    Higgins @BartMan last edited by

                                                    @BartMan Welcome back, as Captain of the only team that has never finished lower than first then you have a lot of pressure on you. All the best of luck Champ.

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                                                    • KiwiPie
                                                      KiwiPie @BartMan last edited by

                                                      @BartMan said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                      As captain of that mighty Valley team, I am making a comeback and am available for selection... tips are in...

                                                      He's back!!!!!!

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                                                      • MN5
                                                        MN5 @Higgins last edited by

                                                        @Higgins said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                        @taniwharugby Oh, I see that now. That means you will have more energy to coerce your fellow Northlanders into sharpening their pencils and fronting up again this season! I am about to start rounding up the usual suspects from the Bush team who are mostly mates of my son and another hanger on, both played NPC for the Bush about ten years back. Hopefully other Bushers like @MN5 and @Machpants might finally do the right thing and front up to bolster what appears to be a Bush team on a slightly waning trajectory. Well they did not win it last season anyway!

                                                        I’m certainly a big fan of Bush

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                                                        • Higgins
                                                          Higgins @MN5 last edited by

                                                          @MN5 I love going to Memorial Park and standing on the terraces on the far side of the field no more than ten metres from the sideline, close enough to "feel" the hits going on out there. Even better is you are in the company of rural folk who still have the feel for the game that rural folk have always had and will always have for the game and where having a beer whilst supporting your team with your mates whilst wearing your gumboots or work boots is still part of the game day experience.

                                                          Then there is the legendary Gravel Pit of the Wai-Bush Supporters Club under the stands where good old fashioned aftermatch activities are still important.

                                                          Importantly will you be donning the green and red for the Bush Tipping Team so I can let captain Waynes World know?

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                                                          • dogmeat
                                                            dogmeat @KiwiPie last edited by

                                                            @KiwiPie said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                            And no Auckland/Harbour based team has ever made the final.

                                                            sorry guys...

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                                                            • BartMan
                                                              BartMan @MN5 last edited by

                                                              @MN5 said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                              @Higgins said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                              @taniwharugby Oh, I see that now. That means you will have more energy to coerce your fellow Northlanders into sharpening their pencils and fronting up again this season! I am about to start rounding up the usual suspects from the Bush team who are mostly mates of my son and another hanger on, both played NPC for the Bush about ten years back. Hopefully other Bushers like @MN5 and @Machpants might finally do the right thing and front up to bolster what appears to be a Bush team on a slightly waning trajectory. Well they did not win it last season anyway!

                                                              I’m certainly a big fan of Bush

                                                              @MN5 said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                              @Higgins said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                              @taniwharugby Oh, I see that now. That means you will have more energy to coerce your fellow Northlanders into sharpening their pencils and fronting up again this season! I am about to start rounding up the usual suspects from the Bush team who are mostly mates of my son and another hanger on, both played NPC for the Bush about ten years back. Hopefully other Bushers like @MN5 and @Machpants might finally do the right thing and front up to bolster what appears to be a Bush team on a slightly waning trajectory. Well they did not win it last season anyway!

                                                              I’m certainly a big fan of Bush

                                                              Born and bred in woodville, I am available for selection if required. Played my first rep rugby at age 12 in the green and red!

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                                                              • B
                                                                bayimports @BartMan last edited by

                                                                @BartMan said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                @MN5 said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                @Higgins said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                @taniwharugby Oh, I see that now. That means you will have more energy to coerce your fellow Northlanders into sharpening their pencils and fronting up again this season! I am about to start rounding up the usual suspects from the Bush team who are mostly mates of my son and another hanger on, both played NPC for the Bush about ten years back. Hopefully other Bushers like @MN5 and @Machpants might finally do the right thing and front up to bolster what appears to be a Bush team on a slightly waning trajectory. Well they did not win it last season anyway!

                                                                I’m certainly a big fan of Bush

                                                                @MN5 said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                @Higgins said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                @taniwharugby Oh, I see that now. That means you will have more energy to coerce your fellow Northlanders into sharpening their pencils and fronting up again this season! I am about to start rounding up the usual suspects from the Bush team who are mostly mates of my son and another hanger on, both played NPC for the Bush about ten years back. Hopefully other Bushers like @MN5 and @Machpants might finally do the right thing and front up to bolster what appears to be a Bush team on a slightly waning trajectory. Well they did not win it last season anyway!

                                                                I’m certainly a big fan of Bush

                                                                Born and bred in woodville, I am available for selection if required. Played my first rep rugby at age 12 in the green and red!

                                                                lol this was @MN5 ..I suspect he wasn't referencing rugby

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                                                                • Higgins
                                                                  Higgins @bayimports last edited by Higgins

                                                                  @bayimports Any genuine Busher is expected to do their duty for the Bush no matter where the are now so @BartMan is quite within his rights to tip for his State of Origin team and even demand inclusion in it as his birthright entitles him to!

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                                                                  • MN5
                                                                    MN5 @bayimports last edited by

                                                                    @bayimports said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                    @BartMan said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                    @MN5 said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                    @Higgins said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                    @taniwharugby Oh, I see that now. That means you will have more energy to coerce your fellow Northlanders into sharpening their pencils and fronting up again this season! I am about to start rounding up the usual suspects from the Bush team who are mostly mates of my son and another hanger on, both played NPC for the Bush about ten years back. Hopefully other Bushers like @MN5 and @Machpants might finally do the right thing and front up to bolster what appears to be a Bush team on a slightly waning trajectory. Well they did not win it last season anyway!

                                                                    I’m certainly a big fan of Bush

                                                                    @MN5 said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                    @Higgins said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                    @taniwharugby Oh, I see that now. That means you will have more energy to coerce your fellow Northlanders into sharpening their pencils and fronting up again this season! I am about to start rounding up the usual suspects from the Bush team who are mostly mates of my son and another hanger on, both played NPC for the Bush about ten years back. Hopefully other Bushers like @MN5 and @Machpants might finally do the right thing and front up to bolster what appears to be a Bush team on a slightly waning trajectory. Well they did not win it last season anyway!

                                                                    I’m certainly a big fan of Bush

                                                                    Born and bred in woodville, I am available for selection if required. Played my first rep rugby at age 12 in the green and red!

                                                                    lol this was @MN5 ..I suspect he wasn't referencing rugby

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                                                                    • taniwharugby
                                                                      taniwharugby @Higgins last edited by

                                                                      @Higgins can you invite me or what is the name? I can't seem to find the superbru one

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                                                                      • KiwiPie
                                                                        KiwiPie @taniwharugby last edited by

                                                                        @taniwharugby said in TSF NPC Tipping 2022:

                                                                        @Higgins can you invite me or what is the name? I can't seem to find the superbru one

                                                                        Link is in this thread https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/250/links-and-info-for-current-tipping-comps/21

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                                                                        • KiwiPie
                                                                          KiwiPie last edited by

                                                                          You have 5 hours to tip and join the NPC Tipping comp - 25 in so far and I'm just about to make my choices. Don't forget

                                                                          TSF Tipping Submit - The Silver Fern
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                                                                          • Higgins
                                                                            Higgins last edited by Higgins

                                                                            Getting closer to starting time and teams are about half full so just a reminder of those still pondering their tips and margins to not forget and for those still thinking about the commitment to say "yes, I'll have a go as I can't let my team down" and get their entries in

                                                                            Lineups so far at the time of writing

                                                                            Northland

                                                                            1. TaniwhaRugby
                                                                            2. Justin77

                                                                            4,
                                                                            5.
                                                                            6.

                                                                            Nth Harbour/Auckland

                                                                            1. Dogmeat
                                                                            2. KiwiMurph
                                                                            3. DK
                                                                            4. Antipodean
                                                                            5. Tim
                                                                            6. Duluth

                                                                            Counties/Waikato

                                                                            1. Mikedogz
                                                                            2. Crucial
                                                                            3. Unite

                                                                            Bay of Plenty

                                                                            1. ARHS
                                                                            2. BayImports
                                                                            3. Donsteppa
                                                                            4. KiwiPie
                                                                            5. Trooa
                                                                            6. Sportboy

                                                                            Hawkes Bay

                                                                            1. Stockcar86
                                                                            2. Delicatessen
                                                                            3. McKenzie
                                                                            4. PAJ
                                                                            5. Stargazer
                                                                            6. Higgins

                                                                            Wairarapa-Bush

                                                                            1. Langakali
                                                                            2. Machpants
                                                                            3. Triple T
                                                                            4. Plastered Peni
                                                                            5. Waynes World
                                                                            6. Victor

                                                                            Wellington

                                                                            1. Canes4Life
                                                                            2. Mikey07
                                                                            3. Laurence
                                                                            4. Winger

                                                                            South Island

                                                                            1. Joan & Mary
                                                                            2. Richie
                                                                            3. Kiwiwomble
                                                                            4. Broughie

                                                                            Individual/Available for draft
                                                                            Bartman
                                                                            Kruse
                                                                            OleOleOle

                                                                            Notable earlier tipper @Hooroo must be giving it the Encyclopedia Brittanica study before getting his entry in this week

                                                                            Please note - If you miss cut off time for the first game you can still tip for the remaining fixtures. This link will get you to the weekly tipping entry sheet

                                                                            TSF Tipping Submit - The Silver Fern
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                                                                            • broughie
                                                                              broughie @Higgins last edited by

                                                                              @Chris-B you not a southerner?

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                                                                              • Higgins
                                                                                Higgins @broughie last edited by

                                                                                @broughie He is from Tasman. Speaking of which it makes it a bit surprising that they have not managed to cobble together a team of mercenary imports to front up for them!

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                                                                                • Higgins
                                                                                  Higgins last edited by

                                                                                  Defending champions Counties/Waikato are really cocking a snook at everyone if they are so confident they think they can front with a team of currently three in total to defend their title. Come on you guys @OomPB and @hooroo surely you can't have retired just when you have hit the top? Surprisingly fellow titleholder @antipodean has flown the coup and has declared for Harbour/Auckland, do I detect dissention within their ranks?

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                                                                                  • broughie
                                                                                    broughie @Higgins last edited by

                                                                                    @Higgins Tasman grows their own. Imports. Hmmff

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