Sports Quiz

[Otis]

1950? higher or lower Larry?

 

[bigwow]

Claremont entered the WAFL in 1925, is this close?

 

[jb03]

1926

 

[mainlandy]

1931

 

[Bill James]

Yes wozza 1925 is close but JB is correct with 1926.  Out of interest I believe the margin was a point.

 

[jb03]

Yes wozza 1925 is close but JB is correct with 1926. Out of interest I believe the margin was a point.

I think you are right.

University finished their VFL life with a win percentage of 22.2 % but they were actually far more successful early in their life. What was their win percentage after their first three seasons in the VFL competition?

 

[Skills]

Yes wozza 1925 is close but JB is correct with 1926.  Out of interest I believe the margin was a point.

I think you are right.

University finished their VFL life with a win percentage of 22.2 % but they were actually far more successful early in their life.  What was their win percentage after their first three seasons in the VFL competition?

74%

 

[Legends of 2017]

46%

 

[Bill James]

I would pay 46% but its actually 48% if you include half wins for the two draws in 1909. :blah

 

[jb03]

I would pay 46% but its actually 48% if you include half wins for the two draws in 1909. :blah

No I was looking for the 48% Bill, counting the draws as you suggest, you're up.

 

[TigerForce]

I would pay 46% but its actually 48% if you include half wins for the two draws in 1909. :blah

No I was looking for the 48% Bill, counting the draws as you suggest, you're up.

jb, my answer to the question in your avatar is:

I feel utter affection for the capital city of France during the the lukewarm climatic season of grown vegetation and leafy trees. :hihi

 

[Bill James]

It is widely publicised that Drew Banfield is the only Eagle remaining from the 1994 premiership side. How may Sydney players remain from the 1996 grand final side?

 

[jb03]

I would pay 46% but its actually 48% if you include half wins for the two draws in 1909. :blah

No I was looking for the 48% Bill, counting the draws as you suggest, you're up.

jb, my answer to the question in your avatar is:

I feel utter affection for the capital city of France during the the lukewarm climatic season of grown vegetation and leafy trees. :hihi

LOL, tf, have a crack, read it once and write down what it actually says.

 

[Bill James]

It took a while.

I love Paris in the the springtime

 

[jb03]

It took a while.

I love Paris in the the springtime

Good bill, i fell for it

 

[Ready]

It is widely publicised that Drew Banfield is the only Eagle remaining from the 1994 premiership side. How may Sydney players remain from the 1996 grand final side?

One -- Michael O'Loughlin. Stuart Maxfield won't play.

 

[Bill James]

Makes you cringe doesn't it. Eagles and Sydney can rebuild a whole list in 10 years and make a grand final and RFC........

All yours Ready

 

[Ready]

Name the English fast bowler whose promising career was wrecked following a serious knee injury at the Basin Reserve in 1992.

 

[Bill James]

Dave Lawrence

 

[Ready]

Correct. Tried to make a few comebacks but they all ended in disappointment. A horrible sight as he ran in to bowl and then collapsed screaming in agony.