ML26 Fantasy Marball Event 9 Results

[u/SuperYak6811]

Hello Marballers, we are approaching the end of the regular season. With only 2 games left, it is time to make moves, we are entering the clutch zone time. Let's see how this week's matchups went:

Radiance, Save Me! (Detro) (26) vs Mathew117 (43)
Sky Master (75.5) vs Sky (51)
xlucella (56.5) vs WD-Magnetar (21)
Swirl (45) vs JCEurovisionFan (31.5)
RazzyRailfan (42) vs Whitey (72)
bluezeronium (91.5) vs Coco (16)
residentDO (60.5) vs Raven (48.5)
Astro Cat (50.5) vs Ara (74.5)
Erto (53) vs AverageLithuanian (60)
hmmmmlmao (75.5) vs Osim (62.5)
L-Marball (38) vs Rich_Original8676 (55)
Swifty (47.5) vs Continue (70.5)
Avacodoh (45.5) vs Spork (35.5)
Depressed Tanner (25) vs WiscoMTFan (60.5)
Senkel, BlackPink Ambassador (35.5) vs Math_Zz 27 is quacking (64)
Speny (83.5) vs Aura (48)
Everyday_3 (66) vs Ames (42)
Lord of Sheep (54) vs Super Yak (87.5)
Onkogachi (59.5) vs T15 (53.5)
NeverEatDawnSoap (61) vs GreenNinja (64)
keirooo87 (34.5) vs turtlepower0704 (47)
Aidan (33) vs Ari (39.5)
Yellerguy (83) vs Myitta (38.5)
Maxendo (46.5) vs Comap (36.5)

While overall the scores were lower, (you can mostly thank the Indigo Stars for that), there were still several teams who did very well this event. Shoutout to Bluezeronium for the highest score this round, with a very nice 91.5.

Analysis from this round:
- It seems that Sky Master is, in fact, Sky's master, as Sky Master ended a solid 5 game win streak for Sky. Sky is likely about to clinch a playoff spot next round, while Sky Master is trying to sneak into one of the final playoff wild card spots. Maybe a rematch is on hand at some point?
- ResidentDO may still be undefeated (unbelieveable), but the division hopes just got a lot easier, as RazzyRailfan lost this round. ResidentDO can clinch the division with a win next event, but with a loss and a RazzyRailfan win the division title becomes the reward for the victor in event 11.
- The Gravitrax Division has suddenly become a wild race, as Swifty has now lost 3 in a row against quality opponents to fall to a 3 way tie for the division lead, alongside WD-Magnetar and Avacodoh. Luckily, Swifty own the tiebreaker over both, so if it remains tied Swifty will take the win. But should the other two capitalize, we could have a new division leader for the first time in many events.
- We have another playoff clinching! Turtlepower0704 has punched their ticket to the playoffs, and with one more win next round can secure the Quercetti Division title. We now have 3 who have guaranteed a playoff trip, and many more are sure to come.
- I frequently mention the Cravendale Division, and how good they are, and while that hasn't changed at all, I want to highlight the interestingness (is that even a word) of the Knikkegen Division. Spork is currently in the lead, but everyone else is in reach. In fact, this is the only division where all 5 teams can still win the division. I also should point out that Spork sits at 23rd overall, so if the standings were to hold then Spork would get that playoff spot and WD-Magnetar, currently sitting 22nd, would unfortunately be left out. Hopefully someone from that division can make their way farther into the top so we don't have an awkward situation like this.

Intriguing matchups next event:
- ResidentDO vs Hmmmmlmao -- The ML24 Champion against the current favorite for this year? Sign me up. Both are very strong teams, and this can really either help RazzyRailfan stay in the division fight, as well as affect Hmmmmlmao's wild card standings placement.
- Ari vs Raven -- These are both two teams who are right on the edge of the playoffs-- Ari currently sits 20th while Raven is 27th, only one game behind. The winner of this matchup will likely take a wild card spot, while the loser very well could be eliminated from playoff contention. A lot is at stake
- Sky vs Mathew117 -- Mathew117 is on a heater, and with Detro's losing streak, is in serious contention for the Stardust Division title. However, in order to secure it, he needs to go through the number 5 overall team. Mathew117 does have the highest total PF, but we shall see if he can stay alive.

Here's the spreadsheet to see the full standings, pick forms for the next events, etc: ML26 Fantasy Marball

NOTE: In the "Playoff Bracket" tab, I have populated it to show if the season ended today, where each team would be in the bracket and consolation ladder. Feel free to check it out.

Good luck to all, as we head towards the penultimate event of the regular season.

[u/Ok-Literature-5565]

Literally thought it was over after I banked on the Stars and both of their members

[u/SuperYak6811 → u/Ok-Literature-5565]

You lucked out by almost everyone doing very similar activities, and your opponent conveniently going all in on the bottom 3 teams

[u/turtlepower0704]

Yayyy im going to the playoffs!! Though i definitely used all my luck on just this round. I still cant believe i won, but ill take it.

[u/JCEurovision]

Well, I'm officially out, I guess I cannot play anymore. This Marball is much harder than the Eliminator and Don't Pick Last.

[u/SuperYak6811 → u/JCEurovision]

You can still continue playing through the end if you wish, there is a consolation ladder for non-playoff teams. Of course, if you don't want to continue, that's fine too, no pressure.

[u/bubbaduke50]

I am the one true Sky... Master

[u/Zion_The_Lion0417]

I am being for real I have no idea how I'm still undefeated, every single opponent has been really really tough. And now I'm facing a former champion, this is going to be my hardest challenge so far. To hmmmmlmao, good luck on our next fight and I'll wish you all the best, pretty sure i'm the underdog in this because you are such a great champion. It's really an honor to face hmmmmlmao. Hopefully I can clinch my division this week. Goodluck to all of you.