Interview with Ron Rankine (Kookaburra & Queenslander)

If there are legends in the Smokey server, Ron must be one of them for sure. Playing this game since 2001, Ron is managing two teams in this server: Kookaburra on Conference 4, wich is on top flight for 56! seasons, and Queenslander on Conference 1, wich is on top flight for 42 seasons. With those both teams, Ron has won a little bit of every competition, and with kookaburra he is current leader of Conf.4. With Queenslander he is currently on 8th position in FL3.
The Sunday League Blog visited him on Brisbane (Australia) and made him some questions.

How is the season going?
At best competitive

10 seasons without winning Conference 4. Do you think you can do it this time?
No - thanks for pointing that out - probably this question is what this manager needs to move out of the comfort zone - but a lot of the personal challanges are a distant memory - if i hang on for a division 4 win a lot of conference 4 managers will not be very happy with you

Who are your biggest opponents in Conference 4?
whoever is above me in the ladder

What about Conference 1, what are your expectations for the season?
To be there next season

What is the hardest competition at the moment in SL?
Friendly leagues - best concept for eons and probably saving sundayleague and full credit must go to the management committee

How far do you think you can reach in the Friendly League?
Beleive i am in the correct division for the players i purchase and lack of research for each game

In your opinion who are the best teams in the server?
i am afraid i cannot answer that - shame really - as i am suspect to all teams that put the effort in and my major opponents are long gone




Did you spend some time preparing the most important games?
minimum required - i.e. setting up teams with correct players in position - not a lot of research on opposition if at all

How is your interest in the game at the moment?
reasonable - enjoy the game - but have stoped playing friendlies

What do you think the game needs, to make people more happier?
i'm probably one who believes the game is very competitive and rewards are there for the taking - but i do not believe there is value in the transfer market - and possibly management are willing to let the game roll along with no innovations or fixing some faults that have crept in

How long are you playing the game?
Do no plan to retire - think kookaburra have been here since end of 2001

What was your biggest moment in SL?
Can not remember if i did this but winning top division plus 2 major cups plus world cup in the one season would satisfy any player

What was the craziest thing you did playing this game?
Retiring Queenslander and then bringing them back from the grave




Thanks a lot Ron, and the best luck for your season.