Board Thread:Virtual Tribal Council/@comment-26497595-20151206214814

Preface: If THIS was the worst episode of the season, then we're looking at an easy top 3 contender depending on your tastes. If we get a good last two episodes and a satisfying winner then I think this is certainly the best season of Survivor I've ever seen.

1) Kelley Wentworth - She's been at number 1 for so long. I say, what the hell, let's keep her there with trusty idol and women's alliance by her side.

2) Tasha Fox - She's in an interesting predicament here at final 7. If she goes with the women, she can beat at least two of them in the finals with the exception of Kelley being a real obstacle, but she'll be a very prolific target for Jeremy and Spencer and I wouldn't put it past any of the other women to cut her before Keith. If Tasha goes with the guys then she's got a very straight shot to the end, but she's looking at 2nd place at best. Nevertheless, it would take a cosmic blunder for her to screw this spot up.

3) Keith Nale - Maybe we're all putting far too much stock in Tasha being the swing vote. It's entirely possible that if Tasha doesn't work with the women, Keith will be the true swing. If that's the case, he's been working closely with Kelley for a little while now, and he probably thinks he can beat her (even though he definitely can't). I'm liking his chances.

4) Kimmi Kappenberg - She's finally started to make some more moves since ratting out her tightest ally at first opportunity. Unfortunately this may put her on the radar of the more influential players left around. If Jeremy decides to keep Kelley as a meat shield or as an option to make a move against Spencer with, Kimmi might be looking at an enemy force with two idols to get past.

5) Jeremy Collins - He may have another idol, but he's hemorrhaging allies fast. All it will take is some well-placed deception from Spencer and Jeremy will be grumbling his way to the jury sooner than he thought.

6) Abbie-Marie Gomez - Joe made a convincing case against Abi on his way out the door. It definitely seemed like people were heavily considering the move Mr Amazing was suggesting. Maybe just not at that specific time. If nobody can trust her not to screw their plans up, it might be better to work with the devil you know.

7) Spencer Bledsoe - Jeremy and Spencer are the most obvious threats left on the board, and Spencer has been the culprit most responsible for taking out the shields they could have had protecting them. Jeremy could very well throw this young lad under the bus to get the money for his incoming, much younger lad.

Obituary - Joe Anglim

As much as I was ready to see Joe go, it's really a bummer to see such a huge fan of the show who's so passionate about competing get taken out in such an unfortunate circumstance. His Ponderosa video was pretty heartwarming too. I actually started to fall for it now that he's showing some personality.No doubt Joe will be back to only play the physical game at least one more time.  