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Firstly... Ray got the worst advantage possible. Can't see him pulling anything like that off on his own. 🤣

Although I'm sad to see a strong player like Aileen go, it had to be done. Well done Kirby. Still think it isn't over for Feras just yet, think he can still make his way out of the minority. Also Caroline and Kitty need some lessons on lying better lol.
 
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Firstly... Ray got the worst advantage possible. Can't see him pulling anything like that off on his own. 🤣

Although I'm sad to see a strong player like Aileen go, it had to be done. Well done Kirby. Still think it isn't over for Feras just yet, think he can still make his way out of the minority. Also Caroline and Kitty need some lessons on lying better lol.
I agree, I don't see the purpose of that advantage for Ray??

I am actually happy to see the end of Aileen. Strong player, but though she often thought she was making the plays, when she really wasn't. Kind of annoying for me.

Think things will get nasty now. Really hope they get rid of Carolkne. She is frustrating with her paranoia.
 

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Oh Ri....

Girl has no idea and 0 game awareness.

Ray finally making a move... but at what cost? Maybe he's trying to get everyone to vote him out next to use the advantage. But boy I have no idea how he thinks.
 
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Was great to see the advantage work out. Somehow don't think we'll see that again though, as it will be too easy to pick as I can't imagine there is any other way to play that advantage.
 
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Such bad play from Alex there. I get what he was trying to do, pinning Kirby as the big threat, but it was just awful execution of it by insulting everyone. I think he was probably going anyway, but basically guaranteed it at that tribal.

Ri next out based on the preview. She wins pretty much any endurance/fitness challenge from here on, and this seems to be a skill based one (dominoes).
 

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I like the idea from Caroline... but despite her differences with Mark, I think she should have told him about the plan as Mark was desperate and likely could have told her the plan from Feras/Kirby was Kitty.

However though it likely would have failed as Feras would have used his idol if he had a sniff of what was going on and then one of Mark/Caroline was going to be at risk anyway.

Don't think I've seen a season with so many big guns still left at final 5. Quite happy at this stage if any of Feras/Kirby/Mark wins it from here. But it's likely down to Feras V Kirby.
 
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I like the idea from Caroline... but despite her differences with Mark, I think she should have told him about the plan as Mark was desperate and likely could have told her the plan from Feras/Kirby was Kitty.

However though it likely would have failed as Feras would have used his idol if he had a sniff of what was going on and then one of Mark/Caroline was going to be at risk anyway.

Don't think I've seen a season with so many big guns still left at final 5. Quite happy at this stage if any of Feras/Kirby/Mark wins it from here. But it's likely down to Feras V Kirby.
It was never going to work. She admitted knowing Feras had an idol, the most it could have achieved was making Feras use it to save himself IF all the other votes were on Mark. Mark couldn't vote for himself, so unless he voted for Feras, there would have still been another vote in play.

I was sort of hoping it was a 4 votes Mark, 2 votes Feras split and both had idols played for them. Think it goes to rocks at that point on the other 4 - so Caroline may have got herself voted out on that play even with 0 votes cast on her. :ROFLMAO:
 
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Not sure that was the right decision from Feras. Nice play to protect Ray, but Mark/Caroline are not taking him to final 2 (or even final 3).

Mark looking like the winner now.
 
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Not sure that was the right decision from Feras. Nice play to protect Ray, but Mark/Caroline are not taking him to final 2 (or even final 3).

Mark looking like the winner now.
No guarantee Kirby would take him of she won tomorrow either, if she votes him out she wins in a landslide. All that 'beat the strongest player' stuff is easily a smokescreen to try to convince feras to keep her.
As he said, he is backing himself, and if he makes the finale he wins hands down.
Good luck to him, this season was always a feras or Kirby coronation, but it could still be a story of their downfall.
 
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No guarantee Kirby would take him of she won tomorrow either, if she votes him out she wins in a landslide. All that 'beat the strongest player' stuff is easily a smokescreen to try to convince feras to keep her.
As he said, he is backing himself, and if he makes the finale he wins hands down.
Good luck to him, this season was always a feras or Kirby coronation, but it could still be a story of their downfall.
Not entirely sure, Kirby did have a few opportunities to take out Feras and didn't, but also agree there was no guarantee she takes him to the end. More of a chance she would have taken him than the others at least.

Props to Feras for backing himself. Not sure he can do it, but he's the most deserving winner left now. Unfortunately the person who deserves to win usually doesn't by making themselves too big of a threat. Hopefully he does though.
 
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If Kirby or Feras took the other to the end then clearly they're not as good of players as they think they are.
They are just saying that to help keep themselves around longer.
 
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Caroline got smashed in that final tribal. Feras a deserving winner, but didn't expect a 9-0. Thought Kitty/Mark may still vote for Caroline.

Pretty solid season overall.
 

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Congrats Feras!

Feras bluffing with his idol, using Kirby as a shield and his amazing ability to read people at tribal councils are just some of the main skills he brought to the table.

Going to say this has been the best Australian Survivor season ever! Even better than my previous faves in Brains Vs Brawn (Hayley) & Allstars (David the Golden God). This season everyone was working with each other with voting blocks and the tides turned at almost every tribal at merge.
 

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Caroline got smashed in that final tribal. Feras a deserving winner, but didn't expect a 9-0. Thought Kitty/Mark may still vote for Caroline.

Pretty solid season overall.
Yes, 9-0 is pretty comprehensive!

I think Val was right - neither really seemed to give a lot of substance in their early responses. Caroline did okay, and Feras did better, but not as well as I would have expected. He seemed to get a bit serious/introspective around the time of Kirby’s exit, and didn’t really come out of that mode. I thought he would have charmed everyone during the final tribal, while articulating his pitch well - especially as he had a bit to work with content-wise - but he still managed to do enough to earn a well-deserved win. It would have been interesting to see him up against Mark, who I think would have put a much better case.

Out of interest, why did they do a final three a couple of seasons ago/why did they stop? I wonder if it may be a better format. Final tribal should be fitting of the season overall, 9-0 doesn’t do it justice.
 
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Not sure if anyone watches The 1% Club, but I actually managed to get every question right tonight (I may have had to pass on one, but everyone gets one pass). The fact 3 people won means it must have been an easy night, but I'll ignore that. Knew straight away the last one was based on the colours, just had to work out which one related to which number. Generally I get at least 2-3 wrong, so it was good to feel smart for a change. :)
 
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