The Australian Warhammer Fantasy tournament scene has never been in better shape, with a myriad of tournaments across a number of states providing ample opportunity for players to get some quality games in a fun atmosphere against a variety of opponents. The evolution of the Irresistible Force Warhammer Fantasy Rankings and the end of season Masters event has given the hobby focus providing a fun and accurate way for players to track their progress relative to their peers and also reward those players that have achieved some measure of success at tournaments.

The Masters enters its 5th year in 2008 and following the introduction of fully paid travel and accommodation for all players last year we have seen interest rise to astronomical levels and in the process help lift the hobby to a new level of professionalism. With things in such great shape at home the team at Irresistible Force has turned its attention to the horizon, the northern horizon to be precise and we are pleased to announce that plans are in motion to send an Australian team made up of the best players from across the land to Europe in 2009 to contest the European Team Championships (ETC).

And the most pleasing aspect of this development is that via the existing Masters sponsor we will have money to subsidise the trip for all players that successfully gain an invitation onto the team. This will once again be a first for the hobby of Warhammer with an Australian team travelling across to the other side of the world to compete against Europe's best!

The 2008 ETC event has yet to run so details for 2009 are still not confirmed (country and dates etc) however more information regarding the announcing of the Australian team and the general plan can be found here. Also I will be posting updates as they come to hand over the coming months as things become clearer and finalised for the 2009 ETC.

What a wonderful time to be involved in the Warhammer Fantasy hobby in Australia! Stay tuned. :)