[waialua359]

Originally Posted by Craig Roys

The problem is if you let 469 get more than 2 (maybe 3) balls in the loop without a defender, you cannot outscore them. If you are able to clear all balls out starving them, then you have another problem; 469 will come out of the tunnel and begin moving balls back into their zone - they are pretty maneuverable and have a great kicker. Then they will go back to the tunnel and you're back to the first problem. You cannot beat them without defending against them. It seems that about 3 things have to go right during a match to be able to beat them (which is possible), but now add to that that you have to be able to do this 2 out of 3 matches! 67, 217, and 2612 came very close to doing just that at MSC - a tie, a win, and two very close losses.

Good points as I haven't seen enough footage of them playing the midfield.
Would one option be to play defense on them and prevent them from going back into the tunnel.
Also, based on the video clips, I can't tell if 217 is firing balls directly to their home zone directly or not. Because if they are, then I agree that it is a good strategy indeed.
The fact that you're saying only two balls in the loop to win with no defense is tough for "any" opposing alliance.