Australia national men's roller derby team

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The Wizards of AUS
Founded2013
ColoursGreen, Gold   
Head coach Tui 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)
Website www.wizardsofaus.com.au

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.

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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 Whistle Southern Discomfort Roller Derby
173Copter Varsity Derby League
34Dirty5 Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
80Flamin' Galah Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
3FuzzDenver Ground Control
90Greese MonkeySydney City SMASH
39JS Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75Justin Credible Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89Kernel PanicSydney City SMASH
1957Mr SpewSydney City SMASH
311RAMPAGESydney City SMASH
11Sausarge RollsBass Strait Brawlers
1261Skateslinger Varsity Derby League
0Skate Pilgrim Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
505Son Of Skatin' Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633Synaptic Kid Brisbane City Rollers
42ThorsomeBass Strait Brawlers

Coaching staff

Captains

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
173Copter Varsity Derby League
34Dirty5 Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
BCFlamin' Galah Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
3FuzzMountain States Cutthroat Mafia
90Greese MonkeySydney City SMASH
39JS Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75Justin Credible Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89Kernel PanicSydney City SMASH
1957Mr SpewSydney City SMASH
311RAMPAGESydney City SMASH
11Sausarge RollsBass Strait Brawlers
1261Skateslinger Varsity Derby League
0Skate Pilgrim Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
505Son Of Skatin' Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633Synaptic Kid Brisbane City Rollers
42ThorsomeBass Strait Brawlers
LMCrack Convict 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
173Copter Varsity Derby League
80Flamin' Galah Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
90Greese MonkeySydney City SMASH
39JS Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75Justin Credible Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89Kernel PanicSydney City SMASH
1957Mr SpewSydney City SMASH
311RAMPAGESydney City SMASH
11Sausarge Rolls (C)Bass Strait Brawlers
1261Skateslinger Varsity Derby League
505Son Of Skatin' Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633Synaptic Kid Brisbane City Rollers
LMCrack Convict 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
5Arsenal Brisbane City Rollers
16Ballistic Whistle Southern Discomfort Roller Derby
1701Captain SmirkBass Strait Brawlers
173Copter Varsity Derby League
34Dirty5Bass Strait Brawlers
80Flamin' Galah Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
3Fuzz Brisbane City Rollers
90Greese MonkeyBass Strait Brawlers
39JS Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
75Justin Credible Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
89Kernel PanicSydney City SMASH
1957Mr SpewSydney City SMASH
8Oliver SuddenPerth Men's Derby
51Pretty Skate Machine Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
696Private Parts Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
22QuadfatherSydney City SMASH
311RAMPAGESydney City SMASH
11Sausarge RollsBass Strait Brawlers
79Shirley Brisbane City Rollers
1261Skateslinger Varsity Derby League
0Skate Pilgrim Victoria 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

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
173Copter Brisbane City Rollers
80Flamin' Galah Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
FE3CFuzz Brisbane City Rollers
404HP Shovecraft Brisbane 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
71RPG Brisbane City Rollers
11Sausarge RollsBass Strait Brawlers
0Skate Pilgrim Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
505Son Of Skatin Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team)
633Synaptic KidTweed Valley Rollers
27Ya MumSydney City SMASH

Coaching staff

Captains

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

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' Galah Victorian Roller Derby League
29G-manToowoomba Men's Roller Derby
46Hellton Brisbane 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
71RPG Brisbane City Rollers
505Son Of Skatin Geelong Roller Derby League
27Ya MumSydney City SMASH
156WHiPPASNAPPAToowoomba Men's Roller Derby

Coaching staff

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Awards

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