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The SA Tournament Captains

My Name
Tara
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
August 2007
Favourite Poker Hand
Queen Ten (love hate relationship)
My 888PL Online Name
white_lion
My Poker Hero
Patrik Antonius & Evelyn Ng
My Sporting Hero
Don't really like sports! Tito Ortiz
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table
Can't think about one as there are too many..! So I will Quote this; "It is better to make people think you are a bad poker player, than to play and remove all doubt. Don't play to impress, play to win." Michael Gersitz.
Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players
888PL has the largest pub poker tournaments in South Australia  and even better with its online poker, now the players get to enjoy both live and online within the same poker league. 888PL players have a certain loyalty towards 888PL building a strong bond and a sense of community...
My Name
Tom
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
Exact date unkown but roughly 18 months
Favourite Poker Hand
5c 2c
My 888PL Online Name
Tombo235
My Poker Hero
Phil Laak (not so much hero! Just love his antics)
My Sporting Hero
Mohammed Ali
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table
Pretty much anything said by Zack Syrianos!
Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players
A much higher respect for the game (players Not going through muck, Rabbit hunting etc... with a few exceptions of course) Better competition structure, more special events, more games available. I mean a $100 000 grand final...  Just awesome!
Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
My girlfriend's mums makes a wicked pasta broccoli! I pretty much can’t fault anything made by Italians.
My Name
Mary
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
October 2009
Favourite Poker Hand
Pocket Qs
My 888PL Online Name
Mary kz
My Poker Hero
Chris Ferguson
My Sporting Hero
Don't have one
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table
just how big, was that pile of dog shit you stepped in exactly?
Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players
have developed close friendships from playing a game of cards
Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
my mother's 'Moussaka'

My Name
Nick
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
June 2007
Favourite Poker Hand
A 10 - The Cosenza
My 888PL Online Name
cat2devnull
My Poker Hero
Daniel Negreanu
My Sporting Hero
Poker is a sport, see above
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table
I'm not sure what my hand is called but I have all the clovers.
Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players
The smaller events feel like a home game
Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
Spaghetti Bolognaise

My Name
Paul
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
July 2007
Favourite Poker Hand
J 7 Suited
My 888PL Online Name
Mr Farenheit
My Poker Hero
Gus Hansen
My Sporting Hero
Greg Norman
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table
I didn't know this was strip poker do I really have to take my top and bra off
Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players
The professionalism of both staff and players at the tables is what sets us apart from the rest
Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
Has to be my Mums Lamb Roast
My Name
Mike
Position Tournament Captain, South
When I Joined The Team
August 2009
Favourite Poker Hand
Pocket 8's
My 888PL Online Name
Xqizit10
My Poker Hero
Phil Hellmuth
My Sporting Hero
Roger Federer
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

"I know I'm not allowed to string raise,But can I string call???"

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

I believe that the best thing about the 888PL competition is that it is continually striving to be the best and give the best back to it's players.

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks

Anything my lovely Girlfriend Ruth cooks for me. (never ever miss an opportunity for brownie points ;-)

My Name
John
Position Tournament Captain, South West
When I Joined The Team
At the beginning in SA
Favourite Poker Hand
K 7 of Clubs
My 888PL Online Name
JB_Leach1
My Poker Hero
MARVS
My Sporting Hero
Diamond Dallas Page (DDP)
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

Dealt myself Aces on the button and after the showdown told the table I learnt that trick in jail

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

The friends that I have made and watching their poker skills improve

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks

T-Bone

My Name
Larry
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
August 2008
Favourite Poker Hand
K 9 Suited
My 888PL Online Name
Huntrv8
My Poker Hero
Sam Farha and Tom Dwan
My Sporting Hero
Don't really have one but will go with Michael Schumacher
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

A mate of mine was receiving sick beats all night weather it be due to other players calling with junk preflop to his massive raises or a sick deal after a while he gets up off his chair and looks under the table, and someone asks him "What are you looking at?"
His reply was "I'm looking for the phone line, just want to make sure I'm not online"

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

All the TC's and players are like a big family

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks

Ravioli, lasagna, cannoli mmmm Italian food lol

My Name
Andre
Position Regional Manager - Fleurieu Peninsula and Hills
When I Joined The Team
June 2007
Favourite Poker Hand
The hand that takes down a big pot
My 888PL Online Name
andrenpl
My Poker Hero
Erick Lindgren
My Sporting Hero
Roy Jones JR
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

Young lady_ "Ok I'm all in. I have J3 of clubs. I only have a flush draw" Myself "Ummmmm you need to see a flop before you can catch a draw"

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

Being a part of a hard working and passionate team who are proud to deliver the best possible league to our players. Seeing players develop their skills and become very good poker players

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks

Majority of my dinners are pub meals so when I have a chance to get a home cooked meal, I love anything that's served up.

My Name
Jeff
Position Tournament Captain - Metro South & Fleurieu Peninsula
When I Joined The Team
2007
Favourite Poker Hand
10, J
My 888PL Online Name
Brains66
My Poker Hero
Gus Hansen
My Sporting Hero
Marcus Ambrose
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

I have heard a lot of funny things on a poker table none that really stand out

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

they are all there to have fun and if they win it's a bonus

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks

Roast Pork

My Name
Russ
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
June 09
Favourite Poker Hand
Ace's !!!  Don't complain when you get them…. RAISE 'EM !!!
My 888PL Online Name
russmuss_85
My Poker Hero
Doyle Brunson
My Sporting Hero
James Hird. The greatest Bomber ever to play the game
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

While being stared down for raising big pre flop for the 2nd hand in a row, Guy calmly looks back and says, "1 of them was a bluff."

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

The Cash! With games getting bigger right from the Foundation games to the Grand Final, I think it's exciting time's ahead, for players and staff alike.

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
The Sunday Roast. Nothing beats it!!!
My Name
Martin (Moose)
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
October 2007
Favourite Poker Hand
8 9 of clubs
My 888PL Online Name
moose_86
My Poker Hero
Phil Ivey
My Sporting Hero
Wayne Gretzky
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

At one of my tournaments in the early days had two players heads up board had a ROYAL FLUSH 1st player checks, 2nd player bets other player thinks then folds said "I think you have me out kicked." Everyone was like what the hell and just LOL it was funny as

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

The fact that it has grown so much we have come such along way from where it was when we first started. The players have come so far to where they are now. The comp has just gotten better as well.

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
Any home cooked meal is a good meal
My Name
Dakota
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
2007
Favourite Poker Hand
3 8 double down baby
My 888PL Online Name
24Dceptions
My Poker Hero
Gus Hansen
My Sporting Hero
Steve Waugh
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

Absolute new player up against a player who has a full house(Kings over Aces)..."I guess I lose.. I only have 2 pair, these 2 Aces plus those 2 Aces"

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

Watching Players play, grow and develop over the last 2+ years.  Also enjoy busting players chops on the final table, by knocking them out with 2% on the river. Absolutely Love it... hehehe

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
Is burning meals classified as Cooking?
My Name
Joshua
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
September 2008
Favourite Poker Hand
6 7 of clubs
My 888PL Online Name
card_reaper
My Poker Hero
That's a tough one it would be a coin flip between Gus Hansen and Daniel Negranu
My Sporting Hero
I don't really have one
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

hmmm A really interesting hand where the table of 8 straddled 6 times the big blind and in the end It was AA vs KK vs QQ. 

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

I really admire the poker addicts like myself who play many venues both local and non local because without them this league couldn't run. 

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
Well my mum cooks a pretty awesome roast lamb
My Name
Grant
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
July 2007
Favourite Poker Hand
Jack, Ten suits in Spades!
My 888PL Online Name
DrPeppers_1
My Poker Hero
Tony G
My Sporting Hero
David Boon. Still holding the record of, most beers drunk on the plane
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

UTG pushes all-in Blinds 25/50. All fold but the big blind who declares, he is "pot committed" and calls. 

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

The great relationships and friends I have made, while working with the company. The laughs I have had and gotten by my silly jokes and humor. Such a wonderful social friendly company, and workplace

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
My partner can't cook, but I love my mum's homemade curry. Yummy!
My Name
Ashley
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
August 2007
Favourite Poker Hand
8 9 Diamonds
My 888PL Online Name
ashhig18
My Poker Hero
Phil Ivey
My Sporting Hero
Shane Warne
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

But they were suited

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

Seeing the regular players passion to get that No.1 spot on their Venue Leaderboard and spew when they don't make the points.

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
Pasta
My Name
Jason
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
2007
Favourite Poker Hand
7 2
My 888PL Online Name
aaTANKaa
My Poker Hero
Me
My Sporting Hero
Darran Morgan Drag Racer
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

I was pot committed with a BB when i was chip lead

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

Everything I love my job and all the people

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
Steak, Chips and Eggs
My Name
Lincoln
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
July 2007
Favourite Poker Hand
Well -  Aces, of course!
My 888PL Online Name
lincof
My Poker Hero
John Juanda
My Sporting Hero
Mark Schwarzer, Paul Wight(WWE's Big Show)
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table

"What? Who's all-in?" "Um... You are."

Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players

Seeing new players come in and learn the game, see them getting better and better, and then watching how chuffed they are when they win their very first poker tournament.

Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
Andre's mum cooks a mean gnocchi
My Name
Jess
Position Regional Manager, Yorke Peninsula
When I Joined The Team
Season 1, 2008 previously a player from 2007
Favourite Poker Hand
Q-10 any suit/off suit
My 888PL Online Name
jessykat44
My Poker Hero
Lee Nelson
My Sporting Hero
Mark Webber
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table
"Don't I win?? But I have 5 red cards!!"
Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players
Its Fun, Free, Fair poker, best in SA!!!
Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
Honey mustard chicken, yummy!!
My Name
Vincent
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
October 2007
Favourite Poker Hand
King Jack (Hearts)
My 888PL Online Name
KCJL86
My Poker Hero
Daniel Negreanu
My Sporting Hero
Tony Modra
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table
But..But...But I've got an Ace! Why don't I win?
Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players
Get to listen to a lot of different bad beat stories from players, as I love to hear them.
Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
As long as its food I don't care who cooks what! I'm always hungry
My Name
Karli
Position Tournament Captain
When I Joined The Team
Too long ago to remember, approx 18 months
Favourite Poker Hand
Dolly Parton!!
My 888PL Online Name
KarliP
My Poker Hero
My Dad!! Except when he gets a bad beat and totally cracks it!!!
My Sporting Hero
Liz Ellis
Funniest Thing I Have Heard At A Poker Table
"Diamonds are prettier and more expensive than hearts they should always win no matter what hand the other person has". Yes it was the first time this particular young lady had ever played Poker
Best Thing About 888PL or 888PL Players
Definitely the friendships I have made and continue to make with players, a night at work for me Is also a social gathering!!!
Favourite Meal That My Mum/Partner Cooks
Anything my mum makes is fantastic and my partner is pretty good at going through the drive thru to get a Whopper with Cheese!!!!
     
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