User blog comment:Clay Thompson/Just another cast assessment/@comment-67.252.37.31-20150201010054

An interesting idea, but by who you think makes the merge, I think that the White Collars might be ganged up on.

Vince and Joe would be tight. Hali would probably show loyalty to one of the two. Likewise, Mike, Rodney, and Sierra might work together. I think of all the non-White Collars, one is bound to notice the Masaya alliance because Joaquin might make it obvious or Tyler might spill information. Joaquin would probably irritate the dominant personalities amongst others, and therefore he should be getting 11th place. So would probably follow at 10th. Then, I could see Mike, Rodney and Sierra being ganged up on, eliminating Rodney, then Mike. Then, Shirin might attempt a revolt against the No Collars, bringing beneath her Tyler and Sierra and she will attempt to convince Kelly. Ultimately, she flips because of regret and Shirin's persuasion, eliminating Hali, then Vince. Afterward, Kelly, Joe, and Sierra blindside Tyler after Shirin wins immunity and they believe he is her goat. Shirin ultimately is beaten in the final challenge by Joe, and is voted out.

Third-Kelly, seen as having no integrity or loyalty. Second-Joe(Vince, Hali, Rodney), great social play but isn't seen as a strategist. First-Sierra(everyone else), Lives up to errors and gameplay, gaining respect and the win.

Of course, Hali and Joe could just waltz up to the Masaya tribe and pagong everyone else.