One hundred and ten players converged on the nation's capital with the same goal, to win the Australian nationals. But even if that goal eluded the players, they would all be happy with a spot in the national team and a trip to the world championships to be held in San Francisco later in the year to compete with the best of the best. For the first time the Australian Nationals was split between Constructed and Draft, with three rounds of Constructed, six rounds of Draft and then three more rounds of Constructed leading to the Top 8. When the smoke cleared, Tim He was crowned national champion after his 2-1 victory over Michael Kotchoff. Kotchoff took the first game, but He rebounded through judicious use of Wrath of God and Eternal Dragon in Game 2 and an overwhelming Decree of Justice in the final game to take the title. Tim He is the Australian national champion for 2004!
Top 8 Final Standing
| 1. Tim He |
$2,100 |
| 2. Michael Kotchoff |
$1,600 |
| 3. Chris Nadebaum |
$1,100 |
| 4. Gregory Romans |
$800 |
| 5. Jason Whitby |
$400 |
| 6. Joe Connolly |
$400 |
| 7. David Zhao |
$300 |
| 8. Bryce Trevilyan |
$300 |
(Click here for complete final standings)
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Gregory Romans |
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Chris Nadebaum, 2-0 |
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Champion |
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Gregory Romans
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Gregory Romans, 2-1
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Bruce Trevilyan
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Michael Kotchoff, 2-0
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Michael Kotchoff
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Michael Kotchoff, 2-0
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Tim He, 2-1
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David Zhao
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Jason Whitby
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Tim He, 2-0
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Tim He
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Joe Connolly
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Chris Nadebaum, 2-1
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Chris Nadebaum
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EVENT COVERAGE
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INFORMATION
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Decklists: The Top 8 Decks
Event Coverage Staff
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Finals: Tim He vs. Michael Kotchoff
by Liam Coltman
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Third Place Playoff: Greg Romans vs. Chris Nadebaum
by Dale Aitken
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Semifinals: Michael Kotchoff vs. Greg Romans
by Liam Coltman
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Quarterfinals: David Zhao vs. Michael Kotchoff
by Dale Aitken
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Quarterfinals: Joe Connolly vs. Chris Nadebaum
by Liam Coltman
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Round 12: David Crewe vs. Michael Kotchoff
by Liam Coltman
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Round 11: Kris Goding vs. Ben Seck
by Liam Coltman
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Round 10: Andrew Corney vs. Justin West
by Liam Coltman
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Round 9: Chris Aitchison vs. Ben Yuill
by Liam Coltman
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Round 8: Alex Brown vs. Chris Nadebaum
by Liam Coltman
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Round 7: Tim He vs. Bryce Trevilyan
by Liam Coltman
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Round 6: Tim He vs. Patty Robertson
by Liam Coltman
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Round 5: Tristan Gall vs. Greg Romans
by Liam Coltman
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Round 4: Joe Connolly vs. Bryce Trevilyan
by Liam Coltman
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Round 3: Round 3: Jake Hart vs. Scott Smith
by Liam Coltman
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Round 2: Michael Doecke vs. Andrew Grain
by Liam Coltman
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Round 1: Chris Allen vs. Ben Seck
by Liam Coltman
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Info: Fact Sheet
by Event Coverage Staff
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