Episode Australian Survivor (2017) - Episode 1 Discussion

[davidftw]

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AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR FORM GUIDE

AIMEE STANTON

Age: 23

Occupation: Plumber

State: Victoria

“All my work mates have been telling me for ages, that I would be so good on a show like Survivor.”

Aimee Stanton, 23, said she is excited to be representing her hometown. Picture: SuppliedSource:Supplied

JOAN CABELLERO

Age: 29

Occupation: Escape room owner

State: New South Wales

“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, that I didn’t see coming.”

Joan Caballero, who couldn’t pass up the chance to be on the show. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

PETER CONTE

Age: 22

Occupation: Digital Advertising Producer

State: New South Wales

“I can’t wait to start, I’m ready for this.”

Peter Conte is joining series two of the show and can’t wait. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

MARK HERLAAR

Age: 51

Occupation: Lime Farmer

State: New South Wales

“I’ll be your best mate, I’ll be your confidant.”

Mark Herlaar, is he serious about being mates or playing the game? We’ll have to see. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

SARAH TILLEKE

Age: 22

Occupation: Model

State: Western Australia

“I want to play a game that’s worth of being on the show, I don’t want to coast through.”

Sarah Tilleke is a model, but don’t expect her to cry over a broken nail. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

LOCKLAN GILBERT

Age: 27

Occupation: Adventure Guide

State: Western Australia

“Knowing me I love a challenge, so it’s going to be hard if I have to back off from the challenges.”

Locklan Gilbert who is keen to throw his full weight into what’s ahead. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

MARK WALES

Age: 37

Occupation: Former Special Operations Commander

State: Western Australia

“The feeling of returning back to the wild, with a team, I’m very excited.”

Mark Wales loves a team challenge. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

LUKE TOKI

Age: 30

Occupation: Mining technician

State: Western Australia

“I’m going to try and find a strong alliance from the beginning, and ride that out.”

Luke Toki will be keen to make alliances early on. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

BEN MORGAN

Age: 20

Occupation: Fast food attendant

State: Western Australia

“I’’m capable to relating to the older generation.”

Ben Morgan is looking forward to meeting new people on the show. Picture: Nigel Wright.Source:Supplied

KENT NELSON

Age: 51

Occupation: Chief financial officer

State: South Australia

“I’m stubborn, but mentally I’m very strong.”

Kent Nelson will be one tough guy to crack. Picture: Nigel Wright.Source:Supplied

JARRAD SENG

Age: 29

Occupation: Photographer

State: West Australia

“I’m feeling pretty nervous, I’m petrified, but I’m excited.”

Jarrad Seng has really long hair, very long in fact. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

HENRY NICHOLSON

Age: 26

Occupation: Labourer

State: South Australia

“I plan to tell people I’m a yoga teacher, but I am not.”

Henry Nicholson is no yoga guru. But will this be part of his plan? We’ll have to see. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

AARON “AK” KNIGHT

Age: 29

Occupation: Wedding DJ

State: South Australia

“I hope to make some big moves. The players I enjoy to watch, make moves.”

AK wants to be strategic on the show. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

ODETTE BLACKLOCK

Age: 32

Occupation: Podiatrist

State: New South Wales

“I’ve never backstabbed people in life, so I don’t want to do that in life.”

Odetta Blacklock won’t backstab others, but could she under pressure in the show? Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

NICOLA ZAGAME

Age: 26

Occupation: Waterpolo player

State: New South Wales

“I’m a pretty social person, but I definitely think I’ll have to be more cautious not having to trust people so easily.”

Nicola "Ziggy" Zagame of Sydney is going to tread carefully. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

MICHELLE DOUGAN

Age: 33

Occupation: Nanny

State: New South Wales

“I’m so excited, and naive. I have no idea what to expect.”

Michelle Dougan will compete for the title of Sole Survivor. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

JACQUI PATTERSON

Age: 50

Occupation: Wedding celebrant

State: New South Wales

“I’m pretty raw and honest, I’m a real people’s person.”

Jacqui Patterson promises to be real with her cast mates. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

TESSA O’HALLORAN

Age: 29

Occupation: Doctor

State: Victoria

“I never even considered I might be actually be able to go and play a game I’ve loved watching for so long.”

Tess O’Halloran was shocked she got to go on the show. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

KATE TEMBY

Age: 47

Occupation: Financial executive

State: Victoria

“The extremity does appeal to me, because I don’t like to do the predictable.”

Kate Temby likes going to extremes. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

 

[davidftw]

JERICHO MALABONGA

Age: 25

Occupation: Flight attendant

State: Victoria

“I’ve been watching the show since Survivor America started, I’ve loved it ever since.”

Jericho Malabonga is a Survivor addict. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

ANNELIESE WILSON

Age: 23

Occupation: Student

State: Victoria

“I hope there is a lot more season with the understanding, if I vote you out, it’s nothing personal.”

Annalise Wilson who is ready to play. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

SAMANTHA GASH

Age: 32

Occupation: Endurance athlete

State: Victoria

“I know what’s it like to live on the edge.”

Samantha Gash is ready to try life on the wild side. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

ADAM PARKIN

Age: 40

Occupation: International poker player

State: Queensland

“I’m a nice guy outside poker, but put me on a poker table, it’s different.”

Adam Parkin has a poker face everyone should watch. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

TARA PITT

Age: 32

Occupation: Barrel racer

State: Queensland

“I will go in at the start and help out, but at the beginning I won’t be the leader.”

Tara Pitt is a team player, but doesn’t fancy herself as a leader. Picture: Nigel WrightSource:Supplied

 

[Consuela]

YEWW!!! Can not wait.

For now I'm off to see a chook about dinner but I'll be back to discuss and dissect.

 

[timmy]

 

[Meglos]

No one has him in the sweepstake. Funny if he wins.

 

[timmy]

No one has him in the sweepstake. Funny if he wins.

A latecomer may yet pick him up... but I'm not holding my breath. Three people who signed up did not even play the first round.

 

[Meglos]

A latecomer may yet pick him up... but I'm not holding my breath. Three people who signed up did not even play the first round.

How long are you leaving the remaining spaces open for?
I'm guessing that even if someone gets lucky with their sweep, they're not going to win in the end if they haven't played every (or most) weeks?

 

[timmy]

How long are you leaving the remaining spaces open for?
I'm guessing that even if someone gets lucky with their sweep, they're not going to win in the end if they haven't played every (or most) weeks?

I'll leave them open until they all get taken. Even if their sweep pick may have already been voted out (the three spots each have a player attached already - and I've shared that info with Sticky so there will be no shenanigans). Even if you never play a single round you could win if Ten shuts down and you picked the right day lol.

This week's round is mostly down to luck and chance. But yes, the more weeks you play, the better your chance of winning of course.

On an unrelated note, my pick Tully (er, Sarah) seems like a pathetic waif... but who knows maybe she'll pull a Kristie on us.

 

[timmy]

Geez I hope Ten is going to stream this.

 

[davidftw]

On an unrelated note, my pick Tully (er, Sarah) seems like a pathetic waif... but who knows maybe she'll pull a Kristie on us.

Only Kristie can pull a Kristie, all the others can dream.

Fingers crossed we will not be inflicted with another Lee and El. Honestly, either of them winning last year would have ruined Australian Survivor for all eternity.

 

[qtkt]

Aarrrgghhh. Something's come up and I'm going to miss the beginning. Hopefully will be able to join an hour or so into it. You guys be nice to my mate Kent while I'm not here to stick up for him.

 

[FatPants]

Hello!

Yoga boy is going to get found out. If you are going to make stuff up at least ensure it's plausible.

Also the percentage of men with long hair seems to be high.

 

[timmy]

Yoga boy is going to get found out. If you are going to make stuff up at least ensure it's plausible.

Well that's pretty obvious. Some of the chicks (in particular) will immediately suggest he give them a session as soon as he brings this up. Cue the hilarity.

 

[FatPants]

Well that's pretty obvious. Some of the chicks (in particular) will immediately suggest he give them a session as soon as he brings this up. Cue the hilarity.

Yes! I am already tagging him as an idiot.

 

[davidftw]

Something to watch while we wait:

 

[Meglos]

Yes! I am already tagging him as an idiot.

FatPants, are you going to play in the sweep? There are 3 spots remaining.

 

[FatPants]

FatPants, are you going to play in the sweep? There are 3 spots remaining.

I have no idea how it works?

 

[davidftw]

Hello!

Hi @FatPants! I don't mind if you want to post the Episode threads again like last year. Not stealing your job, I just didn't see one an hour or so out from the show so I posted it.

 

[timmy]

I have no idea how it works?

Pick a number 1, 4 or 20 right now, and you can play next week.

 

[Meglos]

I have no idea how it works?

I had no idea before timmy explained it either. For this week you should be able to pick a number for one of the 3 available players.