The Woodland Warriors are one of the Wood Elves' oldest and most revered franchises to ever play the game of Blood Bowl. Hailing from the Southern Woodlands, the Warriors have coined the term 'Elf-ball' as to what their spectators witness every time this team takes the field. Though the team does not inflict a lot of physical injuries, their opponent's pride is usually what takes the biggest beating when looking at the scoreboard.
Bulletin board from the coach
Dec. 4th, 2016 - old news
Warriors Lose in Quarter-Finals
The Woodland Warriors took it to overtime, but could not win the war of attrition vs the Beard Brigade. Losing the match 4-3, it was a tough pill to swallow.
"We took our lumps, but this team had only planned on being together for 2 seasons anyway," said Coach Sammich of the Warriors. "it's tough finding new recruits when they know that they'll just get slaughtered out there. We tried to play a tougher game but I think we know when it's time to retire."
And with that the team cleaned out their lockers (those who were still alive, anyway) and walked off into the sunset.
The best part is that the Weekly Woodlander Newsletter will be returning in January, even if the Warriors do not! Until then, keep making those dodges, true believers!
- Layne
Nov. 22nd, 2016 - old news
Warriors Defeat Bees!
The heated rivalry between the Killer Bees and Woodland Warriors was renewed on Monday Night. The game was played in the intense Woodland Arena and allegedly a fight broke out in the crowd when a fan of the Elves called one of the Killer Bees' faithful a scruffy looking nurgle-lover. The riot ended up lasting almost half of the first half.
After things calmed down, the Bees were quick to go on the offensive, scoring shortly after they kicked the ball to to the Warriors! Not long after that, the Warriors had a chance to respond before Hawkeye Longreach missed a pass to catcher Lance Grassrunner. When the half ended with the Dwarves up 1-0, Coach Sammich of the Warriors went on a tirade in the locker room. The Elves looked visibly shaken after the normally lovable Lord Sammich gave his squad an earful.
"We had been playing like crap for 4 games, and this game looked to go the same way," said Line Elf Jarome Greenginla of the Warriors, "we knew we had to come out big in the second half.
And big they did come! Even though the second half saw another riot and a pitch invasion, the Warriors were able to score two quick touch downs, both by Lance Grassrunner. Not only that, the Elves were able to keep the Dwarves at bay keeping the score at a 2-1 victory.
"It's a good feeling, cause they're a fantastic team," noted catcher Leif Grassrunner. "I hope we see them once more in the playoffs..."
The regular season sereis ended for these clubs at 1-1-1.
- Layne
Sep. 27th, 2016 - old news
Warriors Suffer Defeat to Vermin
The Woodland Warriors were pummelled on the scoreboard by the Vicious Vermin, 5-2. The Gods were clearly on the side of the victor, and luck was no where near the Warriors end of the field.
"These games happen," said Line Elf Zip Speedstar who scored the first of two Warriors touchdowns. "We didn't sustain any serious injuries, so we have to shake this one off and look to the next game."
"Well, we certainly won't forget their name this time," said Catcher Green Bullet. "Those rats are on our radar now."
Meanwhile, Lord Sammich, Head Coach of the Warriors has sent a messenger raven to Heavy Mental. Hopefully they can make up their week one match soon!
-The Weekly Woodlander
- Layne
Sep. 21st, 2016 - old news
Warriors Undefeated in Two
Staring down the green grass of the Woodsley Fieldhouse, Captain Leaping Lanny has time to reflect on his first two games of the season. When asked what he thought of his squad in the early season, he had this to say:
"Pure excellence, of course," with a wide smirk. "You'd be hard pressed to find skill like you do on our team, if you look to the other teams in the league," he determined. "I think a championship is in our near future."
The Warriors first bought was the inaugural match for the new Dwarf team, the 'Killer Bees'. The match was fought bravely, the match was fought valiantly, the match was a tie. Spectators of the tilt between two racial foes like Elves and Dwarves, said that they couldn't tell if the Dwarves were short Elves and that the Elves were tall Dwarves. The defence played by the Warriors was matched by the offensive prowess of the Bees.
The following Monday, the Warriors welcomed back to Woodsley, the Vicious Vermin.
"It's quite the rivalry we have going with those Elves," said Coach Vigilance of the Vicious Vermin.
"Who?" said Lord Sammich, Coach of the Warriors when asked about the Vicious Vermin. "Oh... the rat guys? Yeah, we aren't too worried about them." Exactly 4 hours after the opening whistle, he was right to doubt them in the form of a 3-1 win. "I'm sure their coach would argue about our tactics when recruiting our new cheer team and staff, but it all was well within the rules. Let's just say I'm going to hire anyone cheer team when that babe's got talent!"
Next on the schedule, the Warriors hope to get their game in vs the Heavy Mental Chaos Squad. A challenge against another team is always welcome, as the Warriors continue to dominate and surprise!
