Death Pool 2012

Alrighty then, it's that time of year again when we get into the holiday spirit and start thinking about who we think will cark it during the next 12 months.

If you check the links on the left you will find the updated rules for 2012.  They haven't changed much cos I'm lazy and there were no complaints last time around.

You can also see the 2011 results sheet that might give you a few pointers on your selections for next year.  Remember though that originality gets you 5 bonus points, and with a larger field expected this time around they could make all the difference so it may pay to do your research.

As I pointed out last year, this means I could gain an advantage if you start firing your lists across to me straight away, and so I will email my list to myself by the end of the weekend should anyone be suspicious enough to want proof of my personal ethics.  Therefore you have some time to ponder before sending through selections during next week.

Remember to get them in by midnight on the 31st though!

Good luck.

Thatcher Survives

So Death Pool 2011 has come to an end and the outstanding favourite to get points on the board Margaret Thatcher has fought through and lives to prop up another bunch of lists next year.  She even managed to get out to a birthday party recently - ridiculous!

It turns out it was a pretty quiet year, with only 4 from 64 unique picks being crossed off our list.  Alex managed to bag two of them and so if our official winner, although special mention should go to Dan for getting a high scoring selection in Amy Winehouse.

I had thought that we were playing winner takes all for the prize pot but having reread the rules I had stated we'd sort out something for 2nd place if 8 or more entries.  Therefore Alex will be the recipient of £70 - with Dan doubling his money with £20 returns for the runner up spot.

Please drop me an email to let me know how you would like to receive your winnings.  I will be rerunning the competition for 2012 with pretty much the same format so feel free to leave a tenner in the pot for another tilt at the title!

Everyone get your thinking caps on for your 2012 selections and I'll let you know the process soon.  Give me a shout if there is anyone else you think would be interested in taking part.