# 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.

## 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) The Wizards of AUS is in the Blue group and are rostered to play pool games on Thursday 21 July and Friday 22rd. 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.
| Number | Name | League |
| 16 | Ballistic Whistle | Southern Discomfort Roller Derby |
| 173 | Copter | Varsity Derby League |
| 34 | Dirty5 | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 80 | Flamin' Galah | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 3 | Fuzz | Denver Ground Control |
| 90 | Greese Monkey | Sydney City SMASH |
| 39 | JS | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 75 | Justin Credible | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 89 | Kernel Panic | Sydney City SMASH |
| 1957 | Mr Spew | Sydney City SMASH |
| 311 | RAMPAGE | Sydney City SMASH |
| 11 | Sausarge Rolls | Bass Strait Brawlers |
| 1261 | Skateslinger | Varsity Derby League |
| 0 | Skate Pilgrim | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 505 | Son Of Skatin' | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 633 | Synaptic Kid | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 42 | Thorsome | Bass 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.

## 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.
| Number | Name | League |
| 173 | Copter | Varsity Derby League |
| 34 | Dirty5 | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| BC | Flamin' Galah | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 3 | Fuzz | Mountain States Cutthroat Mafia |
| 90 | Greese Monkey | Sydney City SMASH |
| 39 | JS | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 75 | Justin Credible | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 89 | Kernel Panic | Sydney City SMASH |
| 1957 | Mr Spew | Sydney City SMASH |
| 311 | RAMPAGE | Sydney City SMASH |
| 11 | Sausarge Rolls | Bass Strait Brawlers |
| 1261 | Skateslinger | Varsity Derby League |
| 0 | Skate Pilgrim | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 505 | Son Of Skatin' | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 633 | Synaptic Kid | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 42 | Thorsome | Bass Strait Brawlers |
| LM | Crack | 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.
| Number | Name | League |
| 173 | Copter | Varsity Derby League |
| 80 | Flamin' Galah | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 90 | Greese Monkey | Sydney City SMASH |
| 39 | JS | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 75 | Justin Credible | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 89 | Kernel Panic | Sydney City SMASH |
| 1957 | Mr Spew | Sydney City SMASH |
| 311 | RAMPAGE | Sydney City SMASH |
| 11 | Sausarge Rolls (C) | Bass Strait Brawlers |
| 1261 | Skateslinger | Varsity Derby League |
| 505 | Son Of Skatin' | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 633 | Synaptic Kid | Brisbane City Rollers |
| LM | Crack | 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. 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)
| Number | Name | League |
| 5 | Arsenal | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 16 | Ballistic Whistle | Southern Discomfort Roller Derby |
| 1701 | Captain Smirk | Bass Strait Brawlers |
| 173 | Copter | Varsity Derby League |
| 34 | Dirty5 | Bass Strait Brawlers |
| 80 | Flamin' Galah | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 3 | Fuzz | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 90 | Greese Monkey | Bass Strait Brawlers |
| 39 | JS | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 75 | Justin Credible | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 89 | Kernel Panic | Sydney City SMASH |
| 1957 | Mr Spew | Sydney City SMASH |
| 8 | Oliver Sudden | Perth Men's Derby |
| 51 | Pretty Skate Machine | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 696 | Private Parts | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 22 | Quadfather | Sydney City SMASH |
| 311 | RAMPAGE | Sydney City SMASH |
| 11 | Sausarge Rolls | Bass Strait Brawlers |
| 79 | Shirley | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 1261 | Skateslinger | Varsity Derby League |
| 0 | Skate Pilgrim | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 505 | Son Of Skatin' | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 925 | Sparkle | Perth Men's Derby |
| 633 | Synaptic Kid | Tweed Valley Rollers |
| 42 | Thorsome | Bass Strait Brawlers |
| 27 | Ya Mum | Sydney City SMASH |

### Coaching staff

* Tui Lyon - Bench Coach
* Crack - Lineup Manager

### Captains

* Mr Spew
* 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)
| Number | Name | League |
| 57 | Ass N Junk | Sydney City SMASH |
| 77 | Bohemian Slapcity | Sydney City SMASH |
| 173 | Copter | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 80 | Flamin' Galah | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| FE3C | Fuzz | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 404 | HP Shovecraft | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 75 | Justin Credible | Sydney City SMASH |
| E61 | KANEAGE! | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 89 | Kernel Panic | Sydney City SMASH |
| 88 | Monkey Nuts | Sydney City SMASH |
| 1957 | Mr Spew | Sydney City SMASH |
| 8 | Oliver Sudden | Perth Men's Derby |
| E11 | RAMPAGE | Perth Men's Derby |
| 47 | Rogue N Josh | Light City Derby |
| 71 | RPG | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 11 | Sausarge Rolls | Bass Strait Brawlers |
| 0 | Skate Pilgrim | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 505 | Son Of Skatin | Victoria Men's Roller Derby (Sports Team) |
| 633 | Synaptic Kid | Tweed Valley Rollers |
| 27 | Ya Mum | Sydney 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.

### 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)
Australia 330 New Zealand 122
| Number | Name | League |
| 77 | Bohemian Slapcity | Sydney City SMASH |
| 80 | Flamin' Galah | Victorian Roller Derby League |
| 29 | G-man | Toowoomba Men's Roller Derby |
| 46 | Hellton | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 89 | Kernel Panic | Sydney City SMASH |
| 88 | Monkey Nuts | Sydney City SMASH |
| 1957 | Mr Spew | Sydney City SMASH |
| 8 | Oliver Sudden | Perth Men's Derby |
| C4 | Pandamonium | Sydney City SMASH |
| QU4D | PandaNH4+ | Perth Men's Derby |
| E11 | RAMPAGE | Perth Men's Derby |
| 47 | Rogue N Josh | Light City Derby |
| 71 | RPG | Brisbane City Rollers |
| 505 | Son Of Skatin | Geelong Roller Derby League |
| 27 | Ya Mum | Sydney City SMASH |
| 156 | WHiPPASNAPPA | Toowoomba Men's Roller Derby |

### Coaching staff

* Annabelle Lecter - Bench Coach
* I.V. Anarchy- Lineup Manager
* Under Ceej - Team Manager

### Captains

* Mr Spew
* RAMPAGE

### 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