Shiva Blast – Details, episodes & analysis

As the closure of registration looms, the weekly Shiva Blast is back for a brand new season! The Commissioner and BennyMacca are on hand to guide coaches both new and old through the upcoming weeks in preparation for our biggest draft yet on Sunday March 9. 

Make sure you've registered for the year at dtshiva.com.au, sorted payment and joined our Shiva communities!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedtshiva Twitter: @dtshiva_ Instagram: @thedtshiva Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

Coaches, welcome to 2025. A huge year for Shiva with some substantial changes. With registration opening on Monday January 13, Seags joins the Commissioner to discuss the new platform, new rules and what hasn't changed since last year.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedtshiva Twitter: @dtshiva_ Instagram: @thedtshiva Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

What Shiva can giveth, Shiva can taketh away. It’s a sobering lesson that we are reminded of in some rounds and Round 17 was no exception. Injuries, sub vests, negative scores, Clayton Olivers - the competition was full of bad luck stories this week. Let’s find out who was blessed to miss it all on the SHIVA BLAST!

Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

Shiva's back in action after a month off and with only 5 rounds now to finals and 16 Coaches remaining in the Knockout there's plenty of action to be had. Maybe like Coach Ben you've got to flex some acting chops to get by, or maybe you're a Coach that has won their way to some cash...again! There's plenty of surprises again on the latest SHIVA BLAST!

Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

The mid-season lull that is the byes is over and SHIVA IS BACK! In a pod short on stats (we've had no fantasy games to cover!) we cast the magnifying glass over Div 1 and who might be in the running to claim Shiva's most prestigious crown. Plus, the Blast continues with the surprises with a spontaneous prize up for grabs.

* The prize can only be claimed once with a clear headshot and information provided *

Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

Yes, the byes are still here but so are we with a packed episode for you starting with the reveal of the winner of the 2024 Shiva Song Contest and the Mark Santillo Trophy of Musical Excellence - thank you to everyone who voted and sent through love for the participating coaches this year. 

Our attention this week also turns to the year ahead with plenty of feedback from coaches this week on possible changes they'd like to see to the game. Damon and BennyMacca talk to the ideas and peel back the curtain of the behind the scenes on setting up this monster draft game.

Open for one more week, please consider sending a donation to our Song Contest fundraiser for Fight MND. Even a dollar will make a difference. We're close to $1500!

Fundraiser link: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/346915/2024-shiva-song-contest-fundraiser?popup=1

Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

20 songs entered the arena and after your votes, 6 songs join Coaches Nathan and Mark in the ring for the Shiva Song Contest Final. Could we have a first time champion? Will a previous victor rise again? Could Mark Santillo cause a rip in the universe by winning a trophy named after himself? All things are possible! Rank your favourite songs in the form below (3 points for your favourite, 2 for 2nd and so on) and next week this year's winner of the Mark Santillo Trophy of Musical Excellence will be revealed!  Voting form: https://forms.gle/pvKpfUfoM54K6jiAA If you're entertained by the amazing efforts of our contributors, consider sending a donation to our Song Contest fundraiser for Fight MND. Even a dollar will make a difference. Let's get to $1500! Fundraiser link: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/346915/2024-shiva-song-contest-fundraiser?popup=1

9 coaches contested Heat 1 of the 2024 Shiva Song Contest, but with a late entrant we're stuffing it in for Heat 2 with 11 more songs to compete for the title. Heat 2 features Coaches Mark & Jasmine, Matthew (Wright), Matthew (McDonald), Matthew (Jones), Mark (Krunchie), Tim, Seags, BennyMacca, Daniel (Again) and Dunny. 

Remember to vote for your 3 favourites in Heat 1 here: https://forms.gle/daB5MUi7Dv7NsSXX7

Voting link is below to send 3 coaches through to the final (plus you'll find out who the Commissioner has put straight through!). 

Vote here: https://forms.gle/wxvhKSa4oa3mtS1t9

If you're entertained by the amazing efforts of our contributors, consider sending a donation to our Song Contest fundraiser for Fight MND. Even a dollar will make a difference, there's zero expectation! 

Fundraiser link: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/346915/2024-shiva-song-contest-fundraiser?popup=1

The Shiva Song Contest is back for 2024 and 19 entries are vying for your votes and the Mark Santillo Trophy of Musical Excellence. Heat 1 features the talents of Coaches John, Heff, Damon, Alex, Gary, Bacon, Odin, Daniel and Nathan. Voting link is below to send 3 coaches through to the final (plus you'll find out who BennyMacca has put straight through!). 

Vote here: https://forms.gle/daB5MUi7Dv7NsSXX7

If you're entertained by the amazing efforts of our contributors, consider sending a donation to our Song Contest fundraiser for Fight MND. Even a dollar will make a difference, there's zero expectation! 

Fundraiser link: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/346915/2024-shiva-song-contest-fundraiser?popup=1

The byes are here and Shiva lays dormant for a month, but there's plenty to reflect upon after the first 11 rounds of the season. Plus, there's a Song Contest to prepare for and co-hosts to put into uncomfortable positions so what better reason to tune into the latest SHIVA BLAST!

Song contest submissions by Monday June 3

Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu