2018 Nepela Trophy Men's Short Program

[snowflake]

yes, and that is Dornbush beside him, right :thumbsup:

Happy for Kolyada.

 

[WeakAnkles]

Ah well, off to take Mom to the eye doctor. Good luck men!

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Aha! A more traditional costume.

Beautiful skate from Sean. Personally, I think I prefer this to Kolyada's programme.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[Tolstoj]

Muse is still cringey for me, but I'm here for his beautiful skating

Same opposite for me.

I love Muse, and they picked one of their best songs: this is probably my favourite SP from him choreography-wise.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Eh?! Last place?!

NO!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[snowflake]

Was Keiji's salchow supposed to be a quad?

 

[xeyra]

Oh Keiji...

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

You know, I just love the way that so many Japanese skaters use Irish music. It's just a pity that Gary's dead, because he would be making a fortune out of royalties.

I agree with Keiji going into second, but I think I would have put him closer to Kolyada.

Looking at the standings shown during the Warm-Up, much as I liked Kolyada, I don't think it was worth a 20 point lead. But, the other guys are quite close to each other, which should make for a battle come the FS.

It'll be interesting to see how things stand come the interval.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[el henry]

That’s why I love Sean

I wish he would be rewarded more, but he brings joy.....

 

[lavenderblossom]

I enjoyed Samarin's StSq, unexpectedly In terms of passion and commitment that was improved from last year.

 

[lavenderblossom]

Graham

Well, forget about the jumps, but he was on fire! :agree: I wish he would be rewarded more for interpretation, but without the tech it's not going to happen.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Never heard that music before, but I like it... A LOT!

Unfortunately, I think it was maybe a bit too big for Graham. Hopefully he will grow into it as the season goes on.

Oh, and I would burn that shirt he is wearing.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[snowflake]

Passion from Graham

GO Sergei

 

[vesperalvioletta]

I wish Sergei's sleeves actually met his wrists. The gloves looks a bit odd with this void of arm in between.

 

[rachno2]

Is Sergei okay? Does he have a nosebleed or something?

 

[lavenderblossom]

Sergei ran out of room on the combo, and 3A turnout, but the 4T was good. Feels like the opposite of Graham, the skating is too big for the music.

Music is making me sad...

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Further to my comment about Newberry's music - I just looked it up and it is a recent (2014) song from Pink Floyd. Didn't realise that they had made a comeback.

Good to see Voronov back again for another season. And he's looking good. Not sure where he will slot in, but I hope he gives the younger skaters in Russia a run for their money this season.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[snowflake]

Sergei in second place, 81.77

 

[cheerknithanson]

What was Sean Rabbitt's score?

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Never heard tell of Albert Mueck before, but pleasantly surprised with what I saw. If he could get a bit more speed in his skating, he could become somebody to keep an eye on.

CaroLiza_fan