My team now - with obsolete players in italics...
Noggerball (quarterfinals)
*GK- Huan (Hithlum)
*DF- Luthien (Nargothrond)
-DF- Balrog #5 (Angband)
*DF- Elfwine (Edoras)
-DF- Ar Zimrathan (Armenelos)
-MF- Earendil (Eregion)
**MF- Melkor (Valimar)
*MF- Glaurung (Nargothrond)
-FW- Aredhel (Hithlum)
*FW- Eonwe (Valimar) (C)
*FW- Beleg (Dor-Lomin)
Heh. Four players "alive".
So off with Eönwë and Beleg.
In with Sauron and... yes, Fëanor.
Resulting in the new team:
Noggerball (semifinals)
*GK- Huan (Hithlum)
*DF- Luthien (Nargothrond)
-DF- Balrog #5 (Angband)
*DF- Elfwine (Edoras)
-DF- Ar Zimrathan (Armenelos)
-MF- Earendil (Eregion)
**MF- Melkor (Valimar)
*MF- Glaurung (Nargothrond)
-FW- Aredhel (Hithlum) (C)
*FW- Sauron (Armenelos)
**FW- Fëanor (Hithlum)
So should I predict the semis going for the jackpot (the way my team is constructed) or should I try to minimize the risks and predict counter to my team?
Heh, playing it safe is for the sissies...
Armenelos beats Mirkwood, Ilúvatar's blessing on team Mirkwood or not.
Angband loses to Hithlum - it's a tough match but Aredhel, Fëanor and Huan make the difference.
Wishful thinking?
PS. Haha, nine stars used!!!
EDIT: Added captaincy to Aredhel...