Suburbs of Origin 2024 Monthly Competition

[ellicat]

* U P D A T E *

The comp is being extended to being a monthly competition with a winner for each month. Most months won takes away a grand prize at the end of the year. Also, I have introduced a "Trophy Fish of any Species not covered above" category. This will be for something like a pb Barra or Mangrove Jack that is somewhat remarkable.

 

SUBURBS OF ORIGIN 2024 (previously 1 January 2024 to 31January 2024, now AllYear!!)

So, I thought I'd organise this comp. I've pushed back the start date to give @John  time to fix the photo issue we're currently experiencing. This is the 7th time this comp is being run. I'm looking forward to the lots of friendly banter that usually happens during the comp. Leader board from over the years has Team South in a commanding position with 5 wins to 1.

Please use this thread for banter.

2016 - Team South

2017 - Team South

2018 - Team North

2020 - Team South

21/22 - Team South

22/23 - Team South

No changes from last year in terms of species or scoring system. Instead of having one winner per category, there will  be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each fish species. Each place will have a corresponding score. 1st (3 points) 2nd (2 points) 3rd (1 point). For either team North or South to win, they will need to have scored the most points overall. In the off chance that two identical length fish are caught, then all anglers who catch that exact same sized fish species will be awarded the same point. Eg: two people catch a bream that is 35cm which is the joint biggest fish. Both angles will score 1st/ 3 points (of course, this only applies when a Team North and team South anglers catch the same sized fish). So the same team cannot share and double up on points for any given place. Ideally, the measurement should be down to the mm, but that is not always the case as not everyone has a brag mat that goes down to the mm.  I'll run the scoreboard below.

SPECIES LIST
Bream, Australian Bass/Estuary Perch, Mangrove Jack, Whiting, Flathead, Snapper, Mulloway/Black Jew or Teraglin (Jew), Threadfin Salmon, Golden Perch (yellow belly), Tailor, Tuna, Mackerel, Cod (any type freshwater or salt), Trevally (any type) and Shark (i will allow shovel nose in this category), emperor species and tusk fish species. In the next comp we will have Grunter (any type) and Miscellaneous.

This is a free event, with no official prize. Bragging rights are enough of a prize.

To keep it fair, the night before the opening day of fishing, a unique symbol/object will be released that must be pictured with the catch. Submissions can be made online in the topic that I will create to keep an up to date leader board for all to see (topic will be called “SUBURBS OF ORIGIN 2024 LEADER BOARD” . Each time a new longest species is caught, I will update the original post to let everyone know what Team is in front and who is winning each category. The unique symbol will be as easy as writing/drawing on a piece of paper or a hand signal or an object, which can be easily placed next to the fish. Fish where you want, just because you’re a Team North member doesn’t mean that you have to fish North of the Brisbane river and vice versa. 

To be in Team North, you must reside anywhere in Australia north of the Brisbane River. To be in Team South, you must reside anywhere in Australia south of the Brisbane River. If you live on the river, the party is at your place.

Team lists below. Please nominate yourself in this thread, any time before  8pm on 31 January, 2024.

Team North  @Jono4500 @mangajack @GregOug @Angry51 @fatboy @Alex2505 @crazywalrus @benno573 @Ross.warwick @Corry

Team South  @ellicat @AUS-BNE-FISHO @Kat @Old Scaley @Huxstang @Neil Stratford @Bretto77 @Allnighter @Junky @charlie.hans.fishing @Bob9863

 @kmcrosby78 @Thorbjorn Hale @tugger @rayke1938 @Peter K @taib @Leosonfire

HOW TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY
To submit an entry, you will need a photo of the fish on a brag mat or some form of measuring device that clearly displays the length of the fish along with the unique symbol/object. This entry must be uploaded to the topic “SUBURBS OF ORIGIN 2024 LEADER BOARD” before 8pm on the final day of the competition. Even if you catch a fish that isn’t as big as the top 3 fish already submitted, feel free to post it up anyway as it would be great to see how everyone is going regardless. Non legal fish will be accepted...meaning fish that are not of a legal length as defined by the state you are fishing in. Just ensure that any non-legal fish are released safely.

The more anglers involved the better! This competition isn’t designed to push us against each other, but to just get some friendly banter going among this awesome community that we have going here on AFO.

 

The gauntlet has been thrown down! Who is keen? To nominate what team you are on, just comment on this post and I will add your name to the above list

 

Also important to note, please only use the leader board topic for competition submissions. For any banter or general chat, just use this topic. Just helps me monitor the comp submissions easier

 

[ellicat]

To even up the comp this time 'round, I was thinking the total team overall score could be divided by the number of entrants to give the average. The team with the highest average could be the winner.

What does everyone think of this idea ?

[Jono4500]

I'm in! Go mighty Northside! Think we finished in top 2 last time but still waiting on results...

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

I’m in for Southside.

I think your idea with the averages sounds good Brian.

[Kat]

I'm in for Southside!

[Old Scaley]

In for the mighty Southside. Not sure about the averaging business but happy to go with the consensus. 

[Kat]

52 minutes ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

I’m in for Southside.

I think your idea with the averages sounds good Brian.

Gotta give Northside a sliver of a chance don't you think?

[Huxstang]

Why not, will be away for the last half of the month.  Go hard early 

[mangajack]

I'm in for the Northside. I might have to learn how to use the camera...

 

[Neil Stratford]

I’m in for the Southside 

Neil

[GregOug]

9 hours ago, ellicat said:

To even up the comp this time 'round, I was thinking the total team overall score could be divided by the number of entrants to give the average. The team with the highest average could be the winner.

What does everyone think of this idea ?

That almost seems fair @ellicat. I know you’re a Southslider so at first I thought you must have been drinking. But then I remembered you’re a teetotaller, so now I’m confused.

i suppose the SOUTHSLIDERs will still have their dodgy measuring mats and doctored photos to fall back on. 

[GregOug]

7 hours ago, Old Scaley said:

In for the mighty Southside. Not sure about the averaging business but happy to go with the consensus. 

Let’s play pick the Southslider? lol.

[GregOug]

7 hours ago, Kat said:

Gotta give Northside a sliver of a chance don't you think?

That’s all we’ll need.

[GregOug]

3 hours ago, Neil Stratford said:

I’m in for the Southside 

Neil

Oh ****! 

[GregOug]

I’m in for the Mighty Northsiders!

P.s to Northsiders - Sorry in advance for lowering the average.

[Bretto77]

I will play for team south. I can squeeze a little fishing in before heading back to work so long as someone sorts out some good weather . On recent form I should be able to contribute copious quantities of under size bream

[Bretto77]

How about an overall "Verminator" category Brian? Something I may have a real shot at...

[ellicat]

9 hours ago, Bretto77 said:

How about an overall "Verminator" category Brian? Something I may have a real shot at...

Sharks are already in there. haha

[Allnighter]

I'm in for southside, although you might have to push it back till 2025 to ensure pic posting is sorted

 

[Junky]

I'm in for southside.. 

[Kat]

3 hours ago, ellicat said:

Sharks are already in there. haha

Yeah we both need Catfish and Stingray to be added to have a chance of winning a category 

[GregOug]

47 minutes ago, Kat said:

Yeah we both need Catfish and Stingray to be added to have a chance of winning a category 

And deep sea toads. Don’t forget the toads!

[charlie.hans.fishing]

I'm in for Southside thanks Brian. 

[Bob9863]

Looks like I'm Southside. 

[mangajack]

Always the way...a few days before the comp and this happens on 6lb mono....52cm jack on live worms fishing for whiting.....

When is the image problem here to be resolved?

[ellicat]

8 hours ago, mangajack said:

When is the image problem here to be resolved?

I'd say the same day you post that pic.  

Seriously, I'm told the repair will be soon.

Great fish and well angled by the sounds of things.

 

[mangajack]

On 13/12/2023 at 6:45 AM, ellicat said:

I'd say the same day you post that pic.  

Seriously, I'm told the repair will be soon.

Great fish and well angled by the sounds of things.

 

I called it for a small bull shark before it surfaced beside the boat...it was a scramble for the net then.

[Angry51]

On 06/12/2023 at 10:36 PM, GregOug said:

I’m in for the Mighty Northsiders!

P.s to Northsiders - Sorry in advance for lowering the average.

If I join you Greg we can negate the northside average.

[GregOug]

4 hours ago, Angry51 said:

If I join you Greg we can negate the northside average.

Do it! Do it! 

[kmcrosby78]

On 7/12/2023 at 8:55 AM, Bretto77 said:

I will play for team south. I can squeeze a little fishing in before heading back to work so long as someone sorts out some good weather . On recent form I should be able to contribute copious quantities of under size bream

How much fishing will you be able to do Brett - Brian will need to work out whether to count you as a whole angler, half or quarter for his ‘averages’ idea …

[kmcrosby78]

On 6/12/2023 at 1:06 PM, ellicat said:

To even up the comp this time 'round, I was thinking the total team overall score could be divided by the number of entrants to give the average. The team with the highest average could be the winner.

What does everyone think of this idea ?

I reckon it’s up to the Northsiders to lift their game … don’t recall Qld coming up with rules during their 8yr Origin reign to give the other mob a better chance of winning ….  Start encouraging a few participants - @christophagus,  @Dinodadog, @Luvit, @benno573, etc. 

[kmcrosby78]

Oh and I’m in

[Jono4500]

Yeah Northside don't need no sympathy or handicaps. Keep it equal I say. Few more team mates wouldn't hurt though... 

[Neil Stratford]

Well said  Jono ! 
Fish 

Eat 

Fish 

Sleep is for the weak .

Lets see what the Northside has !

[Thorbjorn Hale]

Put me down for Southside

[Bretto77]

On 16/12/2023 at 7:33 AM, kmcrosby78 said:

How much fishing will you be able to do Brett - Brian will need to work out whether to count you as a whole angler, half or quarter for his ‘averages’ idea …

Realistically I am only going to be able to contribute one week of the month unimpeded by work. I feel like a quarter of an angler already on recent form.... So given that I may only be fishing a quarter of the month, I could potentially be considered 1/16th of an angler

[GregOug]

1 hour ago, Bretto77 said:

Realistically I am only going to be able to contribute one week of the month unimpeded by work. I feel like a quarter of an angler already on recent form.... So given that I may only be fishing a quarter of the month, I could potentially be considered 1/16th of an angler

That’s okay @Bretto77. Don’t feel bad. We Northsiders consider most Southsliders only about 1/16th of an angler anyway.

[tugger]

I'm in for southsiders

[ellicat]

Object required to be in the pictures to qualify for entry is - 

Your little finger. If you don't have a little finger, then your smallest finger.

 

NB Even though the photo issue has not yet been fixed, please still take pics, as hopefully the issue will be resolved prior to 31 Jan 24. Pics can be posted anytime in January. It is possibly a strategy to withhold in any case.

[Jono4500]

Good luck all! I start back at work Tuesday, so hopefully get out as much as I can.