I have to disagree with this point. The argument that many people were
making over the weekend is that Leeds put themselves in a position that made
it, in theory, easier to move up to the semi-finals.
All respect to the other teams, Leeds placed themselves in a pool that read:
Druids, Leeds, TeamShark, Fusion
Had they simply moved everyone up, they _would_ have been in a pool that
looked like this:
Clapham, Chevy, Fusion, Leeds
Considering Clapham and Chevy made the final (and are the overall points
leaders), you can argue that this pool would have been much harder to crack
the top 2 spots.
Also, the crossover teams (9-12) were storming this weekend, with 3
crossovers happening (Smash&Grab, Whey, Head Rush all cracking the top 8).
Concievably Leeds would have had to play in a cross over if they did not
make the top 2 in their pool. We can only guess about the result, but a
semi final placement sure does earn you more points than a 9-12 slot.
At the end of the day does it matter? Perhaps. The tour goes on points
based on final placement at each tour event. I haven't been looking at the
numbers or points, but if its close on points between Leeds, Fusion,
TeamShark, Red, Druids, or anyone else gunning for Worlds, then there may be
reasonable justification for complaint.
Then there are smaller points, like the fact that BAF had to play a 8v9
crossover (which they narrowly lost), rather than a 7v10 - or TeamShark and
Fusion would have had to play different crossover teams.
All in all, the seeding can make a difference, and I think that is what
people were having problems with.
-Justin
BAF Open/OW!/One time Shark
>From: "Harvey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "Britdisc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: RE: T4 Seedings
>Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 14:56:56 +0100
>
>I think the results show that leeds entirely justified their seeding.
>
>I apologise on behalf of our club for withdrawing so late. but will not
>apologise on behalf of the indivduals who caused it to happen. you know who
>you are.
>
>RV
>Clapham
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
>Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sent: 24 July 2001 12:58
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: T4 Seedings
>
>
>
>Did anyone else have a problem with Leeds re-seeding themselves from 9th to
>4th after Clapham pulled out of T4 at such short notice?
>
>Is there an "official" BUF rule for re-seeding after teams pull out between
>tours?
>
>Guy
>BAF OPEN
>
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