Last quarter final result: Abbotsleigh (Aff) defeated Cranbrook (Neg) . Topic: that we should allow individuals to sell their votes. Abbotsleighs arguments were fairly singular and simplistic about benefiting the lower socio economic class. Strong third speaker in Aff but countered well by Negs Third speaker and overall Aff not a particularly strong team . Cranbrooks arguments more sophisticated, greater depth and knowledge. Negs speakers stronger than Aff but adjudicator surprisingly gave Affirmative the win.
Abbotsleigh will now face Scots which should be an easy win for Scots. Would have been much more of an equal contest if Cranbrook had remained in. Scots and Cranbrook were Grand Finalists against each other in 2012. This season Scots deeated Cranbrook in a close debate but notably one of Cranbrooks strongest speakers, the third speaker, did not speak that night and replacement did not do well. With its full team Cranbrook may have contended well. After Abbotsleigh, Scots will then probably face Rivreview in the GF.
Abbotsleigh will now face Scots which should be an easy win for Scots. Would have been much more of an equal contest if Cranbrook had remained in. Scots and Cranbrook were Grand Finalists against each other in 2012. This season Scots deeated Cranbrook in a close debate but notably one of Cranbrooks strongest speakers, the third speaker, did not speak that night and replacement did not do well. With its full team Cranbrook may have contended well. After Abbotsleigh, Scots will then probably face Rivreview in the GF.