And the first name out of the hat is...

All our names were added to the "hat" (a plastic bag) and an independent adjudicator (Big Dave Gibson) drew the first name from the hat. In the room at the time were me, Foxy, Gordo and Craig, and the tension was palpable. Dave drew a lot, opened the piece of paper and read out the name - and it was..... Foxy!

Ian obviously took his benching with grace and humility and in no way did he rant and rave and try for a re-draw. Not at all. So Foxy will miss tomorrow's game unless someone drops out. Also, Foxy is now out of the "hat" and cannot be drawn again until everyone else has been forced to sit out at some point. I imagine that most of these will happen at the beginning of the year then the holidays, injuries and other stuff will start happening.

Foxy was still involved this week and assisted in the team selection. We've had a few weeks off so it may be a bit hit or miss based on (previous rank x fitness)/(mince pies eaten + pints drank).

UPDATE - Well sack all that chat. Neil has offered to drop out as he's full of the cold. That leaves 10 hardcore and no need for any hat pulling nonsense. The teams will be updated tomorrow morning.