Australia national men's roller derby team

The Wizards of AUS represent Australia in men's international roller derby. First formed in August 2013, the team was originally intended as a warm-up for the Men's Roller Derby World Cup (Birmingham, England 4 to 6 March 2014), in which they competed against the New Zealand Black Skates.

The Wizards of AUS
Founded2013
ColoursGreen, Gold    
Head coachTui Lyon & Crack
Championships3rd Place at Men's Roller Derby World Cup 2016 5th Place at Men's Roller Derby World Cup 2014
Division titlesMANZ Cup (Men's Australia and New Zealand Cup)
Websitewww.wizardsofaus.com.au

World Cup 2016

On 18 March 2016 the Wizards of AUS named their seventeen-man squad that would be travelling to Calgary in July 2016 to compete in the Men's Roller Derby World Cup. (skaters' league affiliations as of the time of the announcement)[1] The Wizards of AUS is in the Blue group and are rostered to play pool games on Thursday 21 July and Friday 22rd.[2] On the Thursday the Wizards of AUS will play Belgium at 9:00am, Netherlands at 2:00pm, and Puerto Rico 6:00pm. On the Friday they will play France at 3:00pm before moving onto the knockout stage.

NumberNameLeague
16Ballistic WhistleSouthern Discomfort Roller Derby
173CopterVarsity Derby League
34Dirty5Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
80Flamin' GalahVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
3FuzzDenver Ground Control
90Greese MonkeySydney City SMASH
39JSVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75Justin CredibleVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89Kernel PanicSydney City SMASH
1957Mr SpewSydney City SMASH
311RAMPAGESydney City SMASH
11Sausarge RollsBass Strait Brawlers
1261SkateslingerVarsity Derby League
0Skate PilgrimVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
505Son Of Skatin'Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633Synaptic KidBrisbane City Rollers
42ThorsomeBass Strait Brawlers

Coaching staff
  • Tui Lyon - Bench Coach
  • Crack - Lineup Manager

Captains
  • Mr Spew
  • Sausarge Rolls

MRDWC 2016

The Wizards of AUS started the tournament in Blue Group in which they ranked First and drew Wales national men's roller derby team in the Semifinal.

Playoff game one - Australia 210 def Belgium 31

Playoff game two - Australia 342 def Netherlands 3

Playoff game three - Australia 309 def Puerto Rico 10

Playoff game Four- Australia 79 def France 70

Semifinal - Australia 359 def Wales national men's roller derby team 96

Quarter Final - United States 356 def Australia 89

3rd place playoff - Australia 243 def Canada 174

Australia finished the tournament in 3rd place.[3]

2016 World Cup Warm Up games

On 9 July 2016 the Wizards of AUS had a rematch with the Victorian Roller Derby League All Stars in Victoria (Australia). Victoria defeated the Wizards 199 to 164. The following skaters competed in the public game.

NumberNameLeague
173CopterVarsity Derby League
34Dirty5Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
BCFlamin' GalahVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
3FuzzMountain States Cutthroat Mafia
90Greese MonkeySydney City SMASH
39JSVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75Justin CredibleVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89Kernel PanicSydney City SMASH
1957Mr SpewSydney City SMASH
311RAMPAGESydney City SMASH
11Sausarge RollsBass Strait Brawlers
1261SkateslingerVarsity Derby League
0Skate PilgrimVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
505Son Of Skatin'Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633Synaptic KidBrisbane City Rollers
42ThorsomeBass Strait Brawlers
LMCrackConvict City Roller Derby League

On 2 April 2016 the Wizards of AUS played the Victorian Roller Derby League All Stars in Victoria (Australia). Victoria defeated the Wizards 248 to 181. The following skaters competed in the public game. [4]

NumberNameLeague
173CopterVarsity Derby League
80Flamin' GalahVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
90Greese MonkeySydney City SMASH
39JSVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75Justin CredibleVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89Kernel PanicSydney City SMASH
1957Mr SpewSydney City SMASH
311RAMPAGESydney City SMASH
11Sausarge Rolls (C)Bass Strait Brawlers
1261SkateslingerVarsity Derby League
505Son Of Skatin'Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633Synaptic KidBrisbane City Rollers
LMCrackConvict City Roller Derby League

2015/16 Training Squad

Try outs for the current team roster were held on 28 February and 7 March 2015, in Melbourne.[5] As of 13 March 2015, the 2015/2016 training team for the Calgary Men's Roller Derby World Cup 2016 is: (skaters' league affiliations as of the time of the announcement)[6]

NumberNameLeague
5ArsenalBrisbane City Rollers
16Ballistic WhistleSouthern Discomfort Roller Derby
1701Captain SmirkBass Strait Brawlers
173CopterVarsity Derby League
34Dirty5Bass Strait Brawlers
80Flamin' GalahVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
3FuzzBrisbane City Rollers
90Greese MonkeyBass Strait Brawlers
39JSVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75Justin CredibleVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89Kernel PanicSydney City SMASH
1957Mr SpewSydney City SMASH
8Oliver SuddenPerth Men's Derby
51Pretty Skate MachineVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
696Private PartsVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
22QuadfatherSydney City SMASH
311RAMPAGESydney City SMASH
11Sausarge RollsBass Strait Brawlers
79ShirleyBrisbane City Rollers
1261SkateslingerVarsity Derby League
0Skate PilgrimVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
505Son Of Skatin'Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
925SparklePerth Men's Derby
633Synaptic KidTweed Valley Rollers
42ThorsomeBass Strait Brawlers
27Ya MumSydney City SMASH

Coaching staff

Captains
  • Mr Spew[8]
  • Sausarge Rolls

World Cup 2014 and Power of Scotland Friendly Roster

On 14 December 2013 the Men's Roller Derby World Cup 2014 was announced. (skaters' league affiliations as of the time of the announcement)[9]

NumberNameLeague
57Ass N JunkSydney City SMASH
77Bohemian SlapcitySydney City SMASH
173CopterBrisbane City Rollers
80Flamin' GalahVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
FE3CFuzzBrisbane City Rollers
404HP ShovecraftBrisbane City Rollers
75Justin CredibleSydney City SMASH
E61KANEAGE!Brisbane City Rollers
89Kernel PanicSydney City SMASH
88Monkey NutsSydney City SMASH
1957Mr SpewSydney City SMASH
8Oliver SuddenPerth Men's Derby
E11RAMPAGEPerth Men's Derby
47Rogue N JoshLight City Derby
71RPGBrisbane City Rollers
11Sausarge RollsBass Strait Brawlers
0Skate PilgrimVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
505Son Of SkatinVictoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633Synaptic KidTweed Valley Rollers
27Ya MumSydney City SMASH

Coaching staff
  • Annabelle Lecter - Bench Coach
  • I.V. Anarchy- Lineup Manager

Captains
  • Flamin' Galah
  • Mr Spew

MRDWC 2014

The Wizards of AUS started the tournament in Blue Group in which they ranked second and drew England in the Semifinal.

Power of Scotland Friendly Australia 422 def Scotland 81

Playoff game one - Australia 232 def Germany 12

Playoff game two - Australia 111 def Ireland 65

Playoff game three - France 117 def Australia 57

Semifinal - England 388 def Australia 138

Quarter Final - Australia 252 def Argentina 238

5th place playoff - Australia 201 def Wales national men's roller derby team 200

Australia finished the tournament in 5th place.[10]

Awards
  • World Cup Plate - The Wizards of AUS won the Plate Cup and were ranked 5th after the Men's Roller Derby World Cup 2014
  • Tournament star Jammer - Sausarge Rolls
  • Tournament star Blocker - Ass N Junk
  • Power of Scotland Bout MVP - RPG

New Zealand 2013 Bout Roster

On 8 July 2013 the Roster was announced for the 17 August game against the New Zealand Black Skates in Sydney. (skaters' league affiliations as of the time of the announcement)[11]

Australia 330 New Zealand 122[12]

NumberNameLeague
77Bohemian SlapcitySydney City SMASH
80Flamin' GalahVictorian Roller Derby League
29G-manToowoomba Men's Roller Derby
46HelltonBrisbane City Rollers
89Kernel PanicSydney City SMASH
88Monkey NutsSydney City SMASH
1957Mr SpewSydney City SMASH
8Oliver SuddenPerth Men's Derby
C4PandamoniumSydney City SMASH
QU4DPandaNH4+Perth Men's Derby
E11RAMPAGEPerth Men's Derby
47Rogue N JoshLight City Derby
71RPGBrisbane City Rollers
505Son Of SkatinGeelong Roller Derby League
27Ya MumSydney City SMASH
156WHiPPASNAPPAToowoomba Men's Roller Derby

Coaching staff
  • Annabelle Lecter - Bench Coach
  • I.V. Anarchy- Lineup Manager
  • Under Ceej - Team Manager

Captains

Awards
  • MANZ Cup - The Wizards of AUS won the Men's Australian and New Zealand Cup
  • MVP - WHiPPASNAPPA
  • Best Jammer - Hellton
  • Best Blocker - RAMPAGE
  • Most Feared - Kernel Panic

References
  1. "", Announcement: Wizards of Aus Calgary World Cup 2016
  2. "", Announcement: Calgary World Cup Schedule 2016
  3. "", MRDWC Results 2016
  4. "", Wizards Vs VRDL All Stars 2 April 2016
  5. "", Announcement: Try Out Dates
  6. "", 2015/16 Training Squad Announcement
  7. "", Calgary Coaching Announcement
  8. "", Calgary Captain Announcement
  9. "", World Cup 2014 Team Announcement
  10. "", MRDWC 2014 Results
  11. "", Debut Team Announcement
  12. "", AUS Vs NZ Result
  13. "", Wizards Captain Announcement
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