2018 Autumn Classic International: Men's Pre-game chat

[GS Forum Staff]

Pre-game chat and predictions for 2018 Autumn Classic International: Men

Here is a link to the entries for the Men (Updated 9/5)
[url]http://www.isuresults.com/events/cat03108803.htm[/URL]

Andrew DODDS	AUS
Jordan DODDS	AUS
Brendan KERRY	AUS
Kevin REYNOLDS	CAN
Roman SADOVSKY	CAN
Bennet TOMAN	CAN
Kevin AYMOZ	FRA
Harry MATTICK	GBR
Adonis Wai Chung WONG	HKG
Samuel MCALLISTER	IRL
Conor STAKELUM	IRL
Mark GORODNITSKY	ISR
Yuzuru HANYU	JPN
Julian Zhi Jie YEE	MAS
Donovan CARRILLO	MEX
Diego SALDANA	MEX
Yamato ROWE	PHI
Junhwan CHA	KOR
Chadwick WANG	SGP
Jason BROWN	USA
Patrick FROHLING	USA	SUB
Alexander JOHNSON	USA	SUB
Tony LU	USA	SUB

 

[Interspectator]

This is a stellar lineup. Full of favorites. New programs, new layouts, I'm so excited to see what's in store.

 

[el henry]

What a superb men’s field

Any bets on whether Jason will draw last in the skating order?

 

[TallyT]

Getting close... and there are quite a few of my brand new favourites there, for a smaller competition this is a wonderful field!

 

[cheerknithanson]

Yuzuru Hanyu, Jason Brown, and Kevin Reynolds in the same competition?! I like I like! I would die of happiness if all 3 make the podium!

 

[elbkup]

So looking forward to this!!! Jason (of course!) but the line up is great... cannot wait to see Julian !!

 

[Seren]

This is going to be a great competition. I am really excited!

 

[Ichatdelune]

So looking forward to this, Junhwan, Yuzuru, and Jason Brown, three of my favorite skaters at one competition :yay: The overall lineup is great, can't wait (And finally, FINALLY Junhwan's new program is going to be revealed!!)

 

[LadyB]

Team Orser sends the troika in! Nice one. Come on, lads!

 

[karne]

*overexcited cackling*

Brendan, Andrew, Jordan AND Jason! I am excite!

 

[skateflake]

Is it true that Brendan Kerry is out? I was looking forward to seeing him.

 

[LadyB]

Apart from Team Orser, I wish Sam and Conor best of luck, as Ireland always rules in my book

 

[AlexRus]

Main Entries in order of Personal Best

1 Yuzuru HANYU JPN 330.43
2 Jason BROWN USA 273.67
3 Kevin REYNOLDS CAN 253.84
4 Junhwan CHA KOR 248.59
5 Roman SADOVSKY CAN 221.21
6 Julian Zhi Jie YEE MAS 220.67
7 Kevin AYMOZ FRA 220.43
8 Bennet TOMAN CAN 206.41
9 Donovan CARRILLO MEX 200.76
10 Mark GORODNITSKY ISR 186.02
11 Andrew DODDS AUS 177.81
12 Harry MATTICK GBR 171.93
13 Jordan DODDS AUS 154.90
14 Conor STAKELUM IRL 144.52
15 Samuel MCALLISTER IRL 122.31
16 Chadwick WANG SGP 121.07
17 Diego SALDANA MEX 102.76
18 Yamato ROWE PHI 95.91

Adonis Wai Chung WONG HKG -

WD Brendan KERRY AUS 236.24

 

[ancientpeas]

Not sure how I could possibly not go with Yuzuru here. Looking forward to seeing the master at work again.

Good luck to Jason and all the men. My ideal podium would be Hanyu-Brown-Yee (or Cha). I hope Kevin R. has a good competition.

 

[TallyT]

This has more guys I love than many of the big competitions....

 

[Interspectator]

Not sure how I could possibly not go with Yuzuru here. Looking forward to seeing the master at work again.

Good luck to Jason and all the men. My ideal podium would be Hanyu-Brown-Yee (or Cha). I hope Kevin R. has a good competition.

This is actually the reality of a hypothetical match-up I've had in my head for a while. Yuzu usually scores his lowest in his first 2 competitions, Kevin and Jason have been known to score high from the beginning of the season.
There is a chance, however small, that they might snatch a rare win here against Yuzu. I love the whole line up. Can't wait to see everyone's new programs.

 

[ancientpeas]

This is actually the reality of a hypothetical match-up I've had in my head for a while. Yuzu usually scores his lowest in his first 2 competitions, Kevin and Jason have been known to score high from the beginning of the season.
There is a chance, however small, that they might snatch a rare win here against Yuzu. I love the whole line up. Can't wait to see everyone's new programs.

Practically blasphemy! We need a scold emoji.

Well.. Yuzuru's issues at SC are somewhat legendary. I feel he likes us to worry a bit just to make sure we are paying attention.

AHAH.. I found it: :roll5:

 

[Interspectator]

I'm also looking forward to everyone's new costumes!
The 'first pancake' may be any shape, but the costume must be on point.

 

[Tavi...]

This is actually the reality of a hypothetical match-up I've had in my head for a while. Yuzu usually scores his lowest in his first 2 competitions, Kevin and Jason have been known to score high from the beginning of the season.
There is a chance, however small, that they might snatch a rare win here against Yuzu. I love the whole line up. Can't wait to see everyone's new programs.

In his recent interview Jason said his switch to Brian and Tracy has been great, but tough - and that they’re completely redoing all his jumps, not just focusing on 3A and quads. Makes me wonder what we’ll see - but I’m excited anyway!

 

[laiyamanika]

Yuzuru Hanyu, Jason Brown, Kevin Reynolds, Jun Hyun Cha, Julian Zhi Jie Yee and Donovan Carillo

So many good skaters!

This is probably going to be the most anticipated challenger series yet