The Most Mellow of the Yellows

Time gets away from us, even the immortal denizens of the stately Brisbane Ultimate Blog mansion.

But we must pause in this most busy of existences to ponder and wonder at the general awesomeness of Eireann Gilligan and Jon Good, who tonight play their last game in the yellow colours for probably the most popular team in Brisbane, the Mellow Yellow.

In case you missed it, Eireann and Jon depart Brisbane 'forever'* in just over a week or so (both will get a final game in at WUFL and BPL respectively I think).

Jon and Eireann have played many seasons and tournaments for Mellow Yellow, a team they helped found way back in 2006 (I think). They have contributed in many other ways to Brisbane Ultimate too - Eireann also known for her enthusiasm on the Women's scene, and Jon for Directing the Brisbane Premier League for several seasons (along with drinking copious amounts of alcohol and gossiping madly at any opportunity).

But I think it will be for the love that they have shared with all of us through their membership of Mellow Yellow that they will be best remembered. The Yellows are regular winners of the BUML Spirit Prize, and routinely feature in finals series. More importantly, brand Mellow is one of sheer Ultimate JOY and has been for many years and is likely to be for many years to come.

We in the stately Brisbane Ultimate Blog mansion have always looked forward to a game against Mellow Yellow, and have never been disappointed.

A lot more could be written! I am sorry time is so short.

So get on down to the BUML Finals tonight and GO MELLOW YELLOW (sorry Cougars - there always has to be a sentimental favourite!).

*by forever, we mean we're sure they'll be back for a visit. But they're like moving overseas or something.

Battle for the Black Nacho

Brisbane sees the clash of the sirens when the Titanium Nachos take on Mellow Black for the Tuesday night Tiara that is the Grand Final of WUFL-1 2009.

Favourites (Ulti-TAB is offering $1.45 for the win) Titanium Nachos are in their second successive WUFL Final, after having battled Melange in pursuit of the title back in September 2008. Led by Maylin ‘the Unstoppable’ Chuah. Rolling the highly fancied UQ Lovers in their semi-final seems to have set the scene for some final dominance. Fans of the team are known for yelling “Melt the Cheese!”, “Guacamole, in your Holie!” and “Let’s Give them the Full Enchilada”, completely missing that the team was named after Bolivian football player, Ronald Lazaro ‘The Titanium Man’ Nacho.

For Mellow Black, keep an eye out for rising star Jess Harvey and the dazzling speed of Carla ‘Deadly Beer Widow’ Ziser. And any team featuring Eireann Gilligan, Jenny Beard and Stephanie Levasseur should not be underestimated! Frankly, I can’t see why this gang aren’t the favourites to take the title, but their last gasp win over a depleted Everready in last week’s semi seems to have been noticed by the bookies (Ulti-TAB offering $2.60 for the win). Remember, “once you’ve had black, you’ll never go back.”

There’s possibly something to be said that the Titanium Nachos and Mellow Black appear to be closely related to Monday night mixed teams the Chimichangas and Mellow Yellow, but this will depend on how many of those teams show up to support their comrades in action, and whether Al and Stu, or Rob and Jon, bring the pompoms.

What: Women’s League Final
When: Tuesday April 7th - 7:15pm
Where: Oakman Park, Toowong
Features: Free BBQ and Drinks

BATTLE!