Hours before the kickoff to the game of the ugliest rivalry in the FWL, the
"FWL-Classic XXIII", the clash between the DarkKnights and the Monarchs, a mega-deal that was completed between Raleigh-Durhams Mark Munro and ADK GM Mario Kreiner was announced.
"I am very pleased to announce the arrival of
one of the Top10 Defensive Lineman in the FWL, Buck Rasmussen, in Vienna. Buck is the answer to all our problems we had against the run during the season. He fits perfectly into our scheme: He is young, agile, quick and tremendously strong and i am confident that this trade will be the turnaround in this season."
Rasmussen recorded just 16 tackles and 6 sacks so far but Kreiner is confident he will add a lot more: "Mark Munro did a good job as his GM, but a young player like Buck needs an Expert-GM like me to blossom", he said. "He will explode right into his opponents bodies." Although the price for Rasmussen was not announced, the rumour said that this player might have yet cost him once again his 1st rounder, 2 drafts after selling his first rounder (an more) for QB Anes. Rumours also say that there might have been even more picks involved. Will Kreiners gamble pay off? We will see in weeks and seasons to come.....
Speaking of FWL-Classic XXIII:Kreiner also avoided the first non-sellout FWL-Classic in the history of the FWL. Ticket-sales where going very slowly after back-to-back-to-back-to-back struggling seasons for the DarkKnights. And more than that: This clash is a battle between underperforming teams. But soon after rumour spread about Rasmussen, the rush for tickets began.
"Buck will eat raw meet before entering the field on sunday", Kreiner grinded. "And he will eat our beloved enemies alive. Jason Compton watch out: Here we come....."
Quick facts of the FWL-Classic (22 games, 9 of them with Kreiner as ADK-GM): 1) All time win/loss: Austria 10-11-1; London 11-10-1 (London leads by one win)
2) Kreiner vs. Compton: 4-4-1 (totally equal)
3) Highest win Austria: 34-10 (without Kreiner); 25-17 (with Kreiner)
4) Highest win London: 27-0 twice(!) (without Kreiner); 20-14 (against Kreiner)
5) Closest game: Tied after OT (18-18)
Mario Kreiner
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mariokreiner@aon.at)