Australia national men's roller derby team

The Wizards of AUS represent Australia in men's international roller derby. First formed in August 2013, the team was originally intended as a warm-up for the Men's Roller Derby World Cup (Birmingham, England 4 to 6 March 2014), in which they competed against the New Zealand Black Skates.

The Wizards of AUS
Founded2013
ColoursGreen, Gold    
Head coachTui Lyon & Crack
Championships3rd Place at Men's Roller Derby World Cup 2016 5th Place at Men's Roller Derby World Cup 2014
Division titlesMANZ Cup (Men's Australia and New Zealand Cup)
Websitewww.wizardsofaus.com.au

World Cup 2016

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On 18 March 2016 the Wizards of AUS named their seventeen-man squad that would be travelling to Calgary in July 2016 to compete in the Men's Roller Derby World Cup. (skaters' league affiliations as of the time of the announcement)[1] The Wizards of AUS is in the Blue group and are rostered to play pool games on Thursday 21 July and Friday 22rd.[2] On the Thursday the Wizards of AUS will play Belgium at 9:00am, Netherlands at 2:00pm, and Puerto Rico 6:00pm. On the Friday they will play France at 3:00pm before moving onto the knockout stage.

Number Name League
16 Ballistic Whistle Southern Discomfort Roller Derby
173 Copter Varsity Derby League
34 Dirty5 Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
80 Flamin' Galah Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
3 Fuzz Denver Ground Control
90 Greese Monkey Sydney City SMASH
39 JS Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75 Justin Credible Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89 Kernel Panic Sydney City SMASH
1957 Mr Spew Sydney City SMASH
311 RAMPAGE Sydney City SMASH
11 Sausarge Rolls Bass Strait Brawlers
1261 Skateslinger Varsity Derby League
0 Skate Pilgrim Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
505 Son Of Skatin' Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633 Synaptic Kid Brisbane City Rollers
42 Thorsome Bass Strait Brawlers

Coaching staff

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  • Tui Lyon - Bench Coach
  • Crack - Lineup Manager

Captains

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  • Mr Spew
  • Sausarge Rolls

MRDWC 2016

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The Wizards of AUS started the tournament in Blue Group in which they ranked First and drew Wales national men's roller derby team in the Semifinal.

Playoff game one - Australia 210 def Belgium 31

Playoff game two - Australia 342 def Netherlands 3

Playoff game three - Australia 309 def Puerto Rico 10

Playoff game Four- Australia 79 def France 70

Semifinal - Australia 359 def Wales national men's roller derby team 96

Quarter Final - United States 356 def Australia 89

3rd place playoff - Australia 243 def Canada 174

Australia finished the tournament in 3rd place.[3]

2016 World Cup Warm Up games

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On 9 July 2016 the Wizards of AUS had a rematch with the Victorian Roller Derby League All Stars in Victoria (Australia). Victoria defeated the Wizards 199 to 164. The following skaters competed in the public game.

Number Name League
173 Copter Varsity Derby League
34 Dirty5 Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
BC Flamin' Galah Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
3 Fuzz Mountain States Cutthroat Mafia
90 Greese Monkey Sydney City SMASH
39 JS Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75 Justin Credible Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89 Kernel Panic Sydney City SMASH
1957 Mr Spew Sydney City SMASH
311 RAMPAGE Sydney City SMASH
11 Sausarge Rolls Bass Strait Brawlers
1261 Skateslinger Varsity Derby League
0 Skate Pilgrim Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
505 Son Of Skatin' Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633 Synaptic Kid Brisbane City Rollers
42 Thorsome Bass Strait Brawlers
LM Crack Convict City Roller Derby League

On 2 April 2016 the Wizards of AUS played the Victorian Roller Derby League All Stars in Victoria (Australia). Victoria defeated the Wizards 248 to 181. The following skaters competed in the public game. [4]

Number Name League
173 Copter Varsity Derby League
80 Flamin' Galah Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
90 Greese Monkey Sydney City SMASH
39 JS Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75 Justin Credible Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89 Kernel Panic Sydney City SMASH
1957 Mr Spew Sydney City SMASH
311 RAMPAGE Sydney City SMASH
11 Sausarge Rolls (C) Bass Strait Brawlers
1261 Skateslinger Varsity Derby League
505 Son Of Skatin' Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633 Synaptic Kid Brisbane City Rollers
LM Crack Convict City Roller Derby League

2015/16 Training Squad

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Try outs for the current team roster were held on 28 February and 7 March 2015, in Melbourne.[5] As of 13 March 2015, the 2015/2016 training team for the Calgary Men's Roller Derby World Cup 2016 is: (skaters' league affiliations as of the time of the announcement)[6]

Number Name League
5 Arsenal Brisbane City Rollers
16 Ballistic Whistle Southern Discomfort Roller Derby
1701 Captain Smirk Bass Strait Brawlers
173 Copter Varsity Derby League
34 Dirty5 Bass Strait Brawlers
80 Flamin' Galah Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
3 Fuzz Brisbane City Rollers
90 Greese Monkey Bass Strait Brawlers
39 JS Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75 Justin Credible Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89 Kernel Panic Sydney City SMASH
1957 Mr Spew Sydney City SMASH
8 Oliver Sudden Perth Men's Derby
51 Pretty Skate Machine Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
696 Private Parts Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
22 Quadfather Sydney City SMASH
311 RAMPAGE Sydney City SMASH
11 Sausarge Rolls Bass Strait Brawlers
79 Shirley Brisbane City Rollers
1261 Skateslinger Varsity Derby League
0 Skate Pilgrim Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
505 Son Of Skatin' Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
925 Sparkle Perth Men's Derby
633 Synaptic Kid Tweed Valley Rollers
42 Thorsome Bass Strait Brawlers
27 Ya Mum Sydney City SMASH

Coaching staff

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Captains

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  • Mr Spew[8]
  • Sausarge Rolls

World Cup 2014 and Power of Scotland Friendly Roster

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On 14 December 2013 the Men's Roller Derby World Cup 2014 was announced. (skaters' league affiliations as of the time of the announcement)[9]

Number Name League
57 Ass N Junk Sydney City SMASH
77 Bohemian Slapcity Sydney City SMASH
173 Copter Brisbane City Rollers
80 Flamin' Galah Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
FE3C Fuzz Brisbane City Rollers
404 HP Shovecraft Brisbane City Rollers
75 Justin Credible Sydney City SMASH
E61 KANEAGE! Brisbane City Rollers
89 Kernel Panic Sydney City SMASH
88 Monkey Nuts Sydney City SMASH
1957 Mr Spew Sydney City SMASH
8 Oliver Sudden Perth Men's Derby
E11 RAMPAGE Perth Men's Derby
47 Rogue N Josh Light City Derby
71 RPG Brisbane City Rollers
11 Sausarge Rolls Bass Strait Brawlers
0 Skate Pilgrim Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
505 Son Of Skatin Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633 Synaptic Kid Tweed Valley Rollers
27 Ya Mum Sydney City SMASH

Coaching staff

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  • Annabelle Lecter - Bench Coach
  • I.V. Anarchy- Lineup Manager

Captains

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  • Flamin' Galah
  • Mr Spew

MRDWC 2014

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The Wizards of AUS started the tournament in Blue Group in which they ranked second and drew England in the Semifinal.

Power of Scotland Friendly Australia 422 def Scotland 81

Playoff game one - Australia 232 def Germany 12

Playoff game two - Australia 111 def Ireland 65

Playoff game three - France 117 def Australia 57

Semifinal - England 388 def Australia 138

Quarter Final - Australia 252 def Argentina 238

5th place playoff - Australia 201 def Wales national men's roller derby team 200

Australia finished the tournament in 5th place.[10]

Awards

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  • World Cup Plate - The Wizards of AUS won the Plate Cup and were ranked 5th after the Men's Roller Derby World Cup 2014
  • Tournament star Jammer - Sausarge Rolls
  • Tournament star Blocker - Ass N Junk
  • Power of Scotland Bout MVP - RPG

New Zealand 2013 Bout Roster

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On 8 July 2013 the Roster was announced for the 17 August game against the New Zealand Black Skates in Sydney. (skaters' league affiliations as of the time of the announcement)[11]

Australia 330 New Zealand 122[12]

Number Name League
77 Bohemian Slapcity Sydney City SMASH
80 Flamin' Galah Victorian Roller Derby League
29 G-man Toowoomba Men's Roller Derby
46 Hellton Brisbane City Rollers
89 Kernel Panic Sydney City SMASH
88 Monkey Nuts Sydney City SMASH
1957 Mr Spew Sydney City SMASH
8 Oliver Sudden Perth Men's Derby
C4 Pandamonium Sydney City SMASH
QU4D PandaNH4+ Perth Men's Derby
E11 RAMPAGE Perth Men's Derby
47 Rogue N Josh Light City Derby
71 RPG Brisbane City Rollers
505 Son Of Skatin Geelong Roller Derby League
27 Ya Mum Sydney City SMASH
156 WHiPPASNAPPA Toowoomba Men's Roller Derby

Coaching staff

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  • Annabelle Lecter - Bench Coach
  • I.V. Anarchy- Lineup Manager
  • Under Ceej - Team Manager

Captains

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Awards

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  • MANZ Cup - The Wizards of AUS won the Men's Australian and New Zealand Cup
  • MVP - WHiPPASNAPPA
  • Best Jammer - Hellton
  • Best Blocker - RAMPAGE
  • Most Feared - Kernel Panic

References

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  1. ^ "[1]", Announcement: Wizards of Aus Calgary World Cup 2016
  2. ^ "[2]", Announcement: Calgary World Cup Schedule 2016
  3. ^ "[3]", MRDWC Results 2016
  4. ^ "[4]", Wizards Vs VRDL All Stars 2 April 2016
  5. ^ "[5]", Announcement: Try Out Dates
  6. ^ "[6]", 2015/16 Training Squad Announcement
  7. ^ "[7]", Calgary Coaching Announcement
  8. ^ "[8]", Calgary Captain Announcement
  9. ^ "[9]", World Cup 2014 Team Announcement
  10. ^ "[10]", MRDWC 2014 Results
  11. ^ "[11]", Debut Team Announcement
  12. ^ "[12]", AUS Vs NZ Result
  13. ^ "[13]", Wizards Captain Announcement