Spoilers for Tuesday 26th June 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 2)

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Spoilers for Tuesday 26th June 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 2)

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Not sure if anyone was aware, but Jodine is a returnee, having previously appeared against Tia Corkish in Series 67. In any case, her "second début" was very impressive. PORTRAITS is quite a low-probability 9 and EMOTIVE was a tidy spot too.

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A very impressive debut by Jodine- definitely octo material and would like to see her do well because she isn't a "typical Countdown" contestant. She played brilliantly throughout. Plus most of the DC beaters I had never heard of today- hence a bit of frustration my end :)
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Very impressed with Jodine. She deserves another go.
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Well done Jodine. Great job spotting that nine! Good luck tomorrow! But commiserations to you Diane
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Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 26th June 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 2)

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Tom S wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:46 pm A very impressive debut by Jodine- definitely octo material and would like to see her do well because she isn't a "typical Countdown" contestant. She played brilliantly throughout. Plus most of the DC beaters I had never heard of today- hence a bit of frustration my end :)
What do you mean a typical countdown contestant?
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Owen Carroll wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:26 pm
Tom S wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:46 pm A very impressive debut by Jodine- definitely octo material and would like to see her do well because she isn't a "typical Countdown" contestant. She played brilliantly throughout. Plus most of the DC beaters I had never heard of today- hence a bit of frustration my end :)
What do you mean a typical countdown contestant?
Someone who isn't black.

But anyway, she played really well today. If she carries on like this, then definitely a realistic octochamp.
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Owen Carroll wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:26 pm
Tom S wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:46 pm A very impressive debut by Jodine- definitely octo material and would like to see her do well because she isn't a "typical Countdown" contestant. She played brilliantly throughout. Plus most of the DC beaters I had never heard of today- hence a bit of frustration my end :)
What do you mean a typical countdown contestant?
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Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 26th June 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 2)

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Gavin Chipper wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:41 pm
Owen Carroll wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:26 pm
Tom S wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:46 pm A very impressive debut by Jodine- definitely octo material and would like to see her do well because she isn't a "typical Countdown" contestant. She played brilliantly throughout. Plus most of the DC beaters I had never heard of today- hence a bit of frustration my end :)
What do you mean a typical countdown contestant?
Someone who isn't black.

But anyway, she played really well today. If she carries on like this, then definitely a realistic octochamp.
Oh alright
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Tom S wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:13 pm
Owen Carroll wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:26 pm
Tom S wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:46 pm A very impressive debut by Jodine- definitely octo material and would like to see her do well because she isn't a "typical Countdown" contestant. She played brilliantly throughout. Plus most of the DC beaters I had never heard of today- hence a bit of frustration my end :)
What do you mean a typical countdown contestant?
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Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 26th June 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 2)

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Well if she carries on like this, then you're right gavin. We could have the first female octochamp since Annie humphries almost two years ago
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Wow, what a debut by Jodine! Brilliant score, really hope she becomes an octochamp. She seems quite calm and very likeable. :)

She was very unlucky with BOOTLET. That seemed very plausible indeed.
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Toby McDonald wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:38 pm Wow, what a debut by Jodine! Brilliant score, really hope she becomes an octochamp. She seems quite calm and very likeable. :)

She was very unlucky with BOOTLET. That seemed very plausible indeed.
Yeah it did. You're right toby
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Jodine would have taken me to a crucial playing along at home - 6 maxes (which is the same as she achieved when she lost on her first appearance), but I think that understates her performance. Will be interesting to see how she progresses.
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Martin Hurst wrote: Wed Jun 27, 2018 11:57 am 6 maxes (which is the same as she achieved when she lost on her first appearance), but I think that understates her performance.
Agreed- I thought the maxes were quite obscure.
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