Scott Bikes sign new rider - Official announcement tomorrow

by Karl Burkat
Nov 27, 2011 at 23:02

Scott has been busy this off-season and has picked up a new rider for the 2012 season, stay tuned to Pinkbike for tomorrow's official announcement for the release photos and video. All we can show you at this time is this teaser shot to get you guessing!


http://www.scott-sports.com/
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flag kloun2 (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:05)
 come on u can even see Brendans face Big Grin
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flag dh0023 (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:17)
 BRENDOG!!!
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flag cherouvim (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:42)
 Yes, here is an enhanced version of the photo. You can see his chin, nose and smile.
http://i.imgur.com/p3LBO.png
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flag guy-coulton (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:44)
 Its gonna be awkward if its not him!

But get on brendawg!
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flag DaninBC (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:44)
 Kind of ruins it...but everyone knows anyways
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flag connor-rix (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:51)
 Wow i wanted him on Devinci Frown
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flag bigburd (Nov 28, 2011 at 2:29)
 cherouvim , you need to be in CSI greece
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flag el-nombre (Nov 28, 2011 at 2:50)
 Yep, the chin definitely gives it away.
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flag singletrailrider (Nov 28, 2011 at 3:43)
 Knew it instantly.. Didn`t even look at him in the photo. But now that I took a second look at his face it`s 100%.
Now you have 2 healty feet and awesome bike to stand on the podium.
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flag t-rick (Nov 28, 2011 at 7:09)
 Dang, look at that schnoz!

http://i.imgur.com/p3LBO.png
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flag Biker661 (Nov 28, 2011 at 9:16)
 BRENDAWWGY!!! Smile
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flag george-93 (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:04)
 Brendog, id recognise that jaw anywhere
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flag nathanlawrence (Nov 28, 2011 at 11:28) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Yeah you can totally tell its Brendan semenuk like 100 percent forsure, glad to see him on a real team unlike trek hopefully these guys might release a pro model
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flag JoeGray (Nov 28, 2011 at 11:48)
 oh my god. not brendan semenuk, brendan fairclough
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flag connor-rix (Nov 28, 2011 at 12:01)
 I cant tell if hes trollin or if he is a legit derp
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flag diebel7 (Nov 28, 2011 at 12:32)
 Fairclough hucking huge whips with the coastal crew and faskfokus?! hahah...oh and racing...
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flag Waldon83 (Nov 28, 2011 at 19:52)
 New Team Rumor - SC Syndicate wont be on Avid/Sram/RS next season. Or Maxxis because they are also out

As for this article, ooooooooo the suspense.
Fingers crossed it's a photo of me, pity I don't remember wearing a green jacket, Scott hat and covering my face like I'm a wicked DJ
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flag jakemonk (Nov 29, 2011 at 11:36)
 natahanlawrence, I belive it's Brandon Semenuk not Brendan...
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flag nathanlawrence (Nov 29, 2011 at 14:47)
 Oops thanks for the constructive criticism and further knowledge.
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flag semaj (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:18)
 Worst secret ever lol
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flag caste1200 (Nov 28, 2011 at 7:02)
 indeed
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flag northwestdhdad Plus (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:34)
 Agreed.
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flag NorthEasternDH (Nov 28, 2011 at 14:05)
 SAM HILL IS HAVING A BABY!!! http://www.facebook.com/braababy
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flag twowheelfury (Nov 28, 2011 at 15:50)
 I hope he's sure it's his... She looks a little...uummm skanky.
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flag samnation (Nov 28, 2011 at 15:58)
 twowheelfury you can have some props why not.
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flag DaninBC (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:04)
 Brendan Fairclough!
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flag ningaduck (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:04)
 bredan fairclough
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flag boylagz (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:17)
 Haha, this' pretty cool. Fairclough let's see you on a Gambler and tear it up come the 2012 season! Can't wait for the races damm*t. Salute
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flag OMGproductions (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:46)
 so brendawg will race in scott11 while wearing TLD and using SRAM, Truvativ, Rockshox and avid components? As he is still sponsored by TLD and SRAM group and he is still part of the blackbox program, maybe all the team will race sram components next year? my guess
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flag staike (Nov 28, 2011 at 0:50)
 Add the rumoured carbon Scott DH bike and it will be kind of awesome. Wink
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flag spaced (Nov 28, 2011 at 7:27)
 It was cheese not carbon!
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flag danielbateson (Nov 28, 2011 at 8:20) (Below Threshold) show comment
 hes not on scott 11... just scott bikes Smile
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flag DOUBLEJUMPER (Nov 28, 2011 at 9:14)
 Danielbateson that picture says "scott11 latest weapon of choice".. how would that not be scott 11?
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flag samsq (Nov 28, 2011 at 15:55)
 *deleted for wrongness.
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flag Marlfox87 (Nov 28, 2011 at 5:07)
 If the picture ain't bad enough check out the Logos on this Lego dude http://www.brandingmagazine.com/2011/11/09/dh-racing-lego/
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flag frdh (Nov 28, 2011 at 7:31)
 judging by the sponsors listed on that lego dude, hes gonna be with shimano and fox next year as well.
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flag wirenut013 (Nov 28, 2011 at 9:50)
 I love the fact that we are gathering what is probably really accurate information about Brendawg's 2012 season from legos.. win.
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flag DARKSTAR63 (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:15)
 I got really excited that they make mtn. bike legos untill I realized they were'nt real. I want DH LEGOS !!!!!
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flag elcoolio1 (Nov 28, 2011 at 21:39)
 I saw those pictures of Sam Hill and the starting gate set about a month ago on the Specialized Latinoamerica facebook page. Haven't seen the brendawg minifig until now, tho. I would totally buy that if it was real.
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flag drop20 (Nov 29, 2011 at 5:50)
 i tried to support it to make it real but it wouldnt let me make an account...fail...
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flag masterbailer (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:25)
 Gee Atherton WhipSalute HAHa
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flag cikudh (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:48)
 its spartan army!
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flag TheoSheridan (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:12)
 Brendawg fo sure.

Isnt that building in england haha?
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flag ctd07 (Nov 28, 2011 at 0:08)
 Its St Pauls cathedral in London, and thats blatantly Brendon Faiclough! lol
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flag Arawn (Nov 28, 2011 at 3:20)
 this has been goin round the biking community for a while now, so not a big surprise, will be sick to see him on the scott dh bike for a change though! and scott will become even more popular now! i can see some amazing results and vids coming from this! good luck brendog!
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flag airsoftesneeto (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:11)
 i think it would be awesome if everyone says Fairclough. So yeah lets keep the train goin Fairclough FTW!!!!!!!!
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flag GermanyFreeride (Nov 28, 2011 at 5:44)
 I hope it isn't the atherton family, why did't they stay with Commencal? That fitted so well.
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flag pedalhound (Nov 28, 2011 at 9:03)
 They are going to GT from what the rumours have been saying...not Scott...
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flag wallheater (Nov 28, 2011 at 11:36)
 Is it Ned Overend?
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flag jagarcia89 (Nov 28, 2011 at 15:54)
 Tyler Super T Klassen, wait wait... Josh bender. or... no no John Tomac!!! Just playin we all know who that is: mean whippin brendan faiclough
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flag husabergforce (Nov 28, 2011 at 18:47)
 As soon as I heard he was leaving Specialized I knew he was going to Scott. Gamblers are winning, can't wait to see him whip the sh*t out of one Big Grin
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flag DannyJB (Nov 28, 2011 at 11:50)
 This is obviously Brendan, you can see his face and the picture of London is a bit of a give away. Will be great to see Brendan on Scott though. Smile
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flag thetake401 (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:07)
 fairclough
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flag pobski (Nov 28, 2011 at 7:10)
 good that brendan has a ride for next year, but can we please have our easyup back?
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flag ufik (Nov 28, 2011 at 11:28)
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flag bigtard (Nov 28, 2011 at 4:25)
 He's so hot i can't wait to see him after his plastic surgery
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flag miguelads (Nov 28, 2011 at 6:09)
 Brendan!!!!!!!!!!!!
The face doesnt lie ......
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flag s8wood (Nov 28, 2011 at 14:28)
 I hope brendawg...or whoever it might be, has a better experience riding a Scott than I did. Smile
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flag aalbmx (Nov 28, 2011 at 15:00)
 is he going into the dh team or the dj team
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flag JordanShabolski (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:15)
 you can tell by his nose. Go Brendan!
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flag Lehel-NS (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:28)
 Well, who could that be? lol
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flag elcoolio1 (Nov 28, 2011 at 21:44)
 I almost want it to be someone else, just because everyone is so sure. I wonder if scott planned it to be this obvious?
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flag Jan-ster (Nov 28, 2011 at 0:31)
 I bet my underwear that it is Brendan Fairclough ! Big Grin
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flag poozank (Nov 28, 2011 at 9:29)
 I will see that and raise you a codpiece
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flag Lordofdogtown (Nov 28, 2011 at 7:30)
 Hopefully Brendog will bring Scott a step further as they already are. Would like to see Nick Beer profits from him Smile !
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flag lordcelio (Nov 28, 2011 at 8:06)
 They both had a bad season this year (Nick with a broken hand, brendan with his knee), so they will be hungry for wins next year! I'm looking forward to see them pushing each other to good results! Wish you all the luck guys!
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flag doug13 (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:13)
 Brendan
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flag stumper21 (Nov 28, 2011 at 19:09)
 is it official that the atherton family is with gt
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flag rocky7ridge (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:06)
 its so obvious its brendog
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flag DIRTFACTORY (Nov 28, 2011 at 7:32)
 Welcome to Scott, Brendan Fairclough!
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flag semaj (Nov 28, 2011 at 22:25)
 It's been over 23 hours now....
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flag Alberto94 (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:13)
 Brendog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag octalex1 (Nov 28, 2011 at 8:34)
 time to see them scott bikes whip!!!!
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flag Rideuse67 (Nov 28, 2011 at 11:10)
 That's okay ^^
have a nice ride Wink
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flag willridesgiant (Nov 28, 2011 at 17:50)
 its guna be s weird seeing him off a specialized
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flag GeeDempo (Nov 28, 2011 at 13:10)
 Bring it on BRENDAWGGGG!!!!!
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flag Five7teen (Nov 28, 2011 at 13:53)
 I say its someone you even suspect! like say Pastrana or even Windham haha
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flag sebs-i-think Plus (Nov 28, 2011 at 18:08)
 Could be the athertons Big Grin that would be sweet Big Grin
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flag TheLongMan (Nov 28, 2011 at 11:10)
 I was hoping for a new freeride young gun...
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flag ButtonPusher (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:21)
 good move by Scott..!
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flag bebemonk4ever (Nov 28, 2011 at 14:01)
 its him i can tell by the chin Razz
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flag natasdemo9 (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:18)
 come on guys you all no its palmer!
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flag oldschoolj Plus (Nov 28, 2011 at 5:39)
 who are the Athertons riding for this coming season????
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flag melonhead1145 (Nov 28, 2011 at 6:20)
 Word on the street is that GT arent renewing contracts for some of their pro riders and are picking up some new ones. Hint hint the Athertons
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flag ddanielascensobabu (Nov 28, 2011 at 5:32)
 Brendan really looks face Wink
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flag nwmlarge (Nov 28, 2011 at 5:21)
 i like his jacket, what make is that ?
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flag danielbateson (Nov 28, 2011 at 8:21)
 scott
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flag nwmlarge (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:13)
 i can't find it on their site, do you know the model ?
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flag danielbateson (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:35)
 nahh sorry not suree, just saw him wearing it at the trails a few weeks back haha
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flag danielbateson (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:38)
 actually, the one he was wearing was the same as that but black with a green zip ahaa my badddd but i think they are still the same just different colours...
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flag occitan (Nov 28, 2011 at 2:24)
 Romain Paulhan !!! (Brendong no fingers as long)
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flag ns-bikes (Nov 28, 2011 at 4:22)
 Well as this is St. Pauls I would rather say it Lance McDermott Smile
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flag caiocrz (Nov 28, 2011 at 3:10)
 You can even see his missing teeth!
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flag ericpalmer (Nov 28, 2011 at 4:44)
 hahaha, you can see his missing teeth?!?! If they are missing how are you seeing them? Razz
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flag caiocrz (Nov 28, 2011 at 14:22)
 LOL! I knew I should have elaborated the phrase a bit more. xD
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flag sandRU (Nov 28, 2011 at 0:56)
 It's sure... Brendog at Scott
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flag melonhead1145 (Nov 28, 2011 at 6:19)
 Everbody knows it Brendawg
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flag Downhill340 (Nov 28, 2011 at 2:59)
 Brendawg if the rumours are true!!
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flag bluezac17 (Nov 28, 2011 at 1:28)
 I was thinking atherton...
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flag bigtard (Nov 28, 2011 at 4:23)
 GT
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flag stumper21 (Nov 28, 2011 at 19:06)
 is it official that the atherton family is with gt
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flag bigtard (Nov 28, 2011 at 22:01)
 Not sure if its been announced officially but it will be sometime soon
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flag NorCrew09 (Nov 28, 2011 at 14:48)
 Fairclough!!!!!!
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flag theoneills (Nov 28, 2011 at 0:14)
 BRENDAWG!!!!
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flag huggie17 (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:19)
 SO SICK KILL IT BRENDOG
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flag basthebeast (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:10)
 BRENDAWG!
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flag basthebeast (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:17)
 Here comes Brendan and the new Carb........
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flag Nikolais (Nov 28, 2011 at 0:06)
 I bloody knew it!!!!
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flag ista (Nov 28, 2011 at 16:12)
 andrew shandro
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flag DIRTESANCHEZ433 (Nov 28, 2011 at 15:07)
 brendan semenuk to scott? Wink
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flag lodgey125 (Nov 28, 2011 at 0:22)
 GO ON BRENDOG SON !
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flag Telem (Nov 28, 2011 at 12:04)
 whatever
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flag matriu (Nov 28, 2011 at 5:33)
 quien sera?
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flag busca (Nov 28, 2011 at 5:38)
 good luck brendawg!!!
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flag warganicc Plus (Nov 28, 2011 at 9:42)
 Fairclough....
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flag Eledh (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:41)
 Brendog !
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flag sim1 (Nov 28, 2011 at 10:15)
 i hoped that brendan could go to transition but.....
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flag hardtaildh08 (Nov 28, 2011 at 3:06)
 yeah brendog !
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flag Rockurshoxoff95 (Nov 28, 2011 at 5:12)
 brendan !!
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flag gclarida (Nov 27, 2011 at 23:14)
 lol weird but k
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flag Jansef21 (Nov 28, 2011 at 11:04)
 I think its Fairclough, but is this possible to be Gee Atherton!?=DD
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flag stumper21 (Nov 28, 2011 at 19:08)
 no
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