Board Thread:Virtual Tribal Council/@comment-26497595-20151214043258

Preface:

We're in the final week and as such the power rankings are going to be very different for this last episode of this fantastic season. First I'll write a bit of an opinion piece on each player (listed alphabetically), touching on how they've performed throughout the season and how I see their story this far in. Then I'll write the classic "Gordon Holmes" style power ranking from safest to in the most danger, ending off with a ranking of each player's chance to win this season.

 Part 1: 

Jeremy Collins - He's played a very straightforward game. Keep the strong around him as a meat shield, keep one ally in the game as a ride or die at all costs, and keep options open. I can't fault the ideas but I can fault the execution in several instances. He wasted an idol and is now stuck at the end with players that definitely don't want him in the end, no matter what Tasha says.

Keith Nale - I've loved Keith this season. His strategy hasn't always been so clear, but he's got good relationships and has played straightforward. Keith has provided some much needed comic relief and has served as an unintentional foil for characters that would normally dominate the game like Jeremy and Joe. I am very happy for Keith in this season and I hope to see even more of him.

Kelley Wentworth - Again, we've got a player that has played an excellent game this season, albeit with certain flaws. She's done a brilliant job of keeping her options open and always making the right move for her and nobody else. Nobody thought Kelley would be able to pull it off. She was the earliest boot to come back, and nobody knew what she was really capable of. I've heard "Wentworthless" tossed around a couple times. I'm willing to say she was 100% #WentWorthIt. Also she is #queenblessslay and I am in love with her so yeah.

Kimmi Kappenberg - She's clearly been doing something right. Secret scenes and interviews with other players dictate that Kimmi IS, in fact, playing the game. If we look at her game from the prism that she's been looking at it, you can say she has done a good job. She's kept her main allies in the game, minus Stephen, and has good relationships with everyone seemingly.

Spencer Bledsoe - His story all season long (as if you missed it, it's been shoved down our throats for 13 episodes), is that he has made a conscious effort to make connections with people and play from the top rather from the bottom. He's done both of those things successfully, but who's to say he's actually going to make it to the end? I'm not sure about his chances.

Tasha Fox - People have said very negative things about Tasha and Tasha has said very negative things about other people. I can't exactly point to anything Tasha has done successfully other than make it through Angkor, and that seems to be more of Abi's doing if I'm honest. Even now she's arguing a final 3 with the two people that will blow her out of the water more than anyone else. I don't like it, Tash.

 Part 2: 

1) Kelley Wentworth - Every episode of the merge has featured Kelley at number 1. That's how confident I am she's going all the way. Everything I've seen so far has pointed to Kelley being in it for the long haul. Plus she has an idol and a tight ally that's a bigger threat. I think she's penciled in for the final 4 at least. Also I would hate to break the streak of number 1's now. That would be a shame.

2) Kimmi Kappenberg - Who would want to come for Kimmi right now? The only way she goes out is if something crazy happens and maybe NOBODY has any votes after the first vote reading and somebody gets scared of a women's final 3. Oh wait...

3) Tasha Fox - Abi has said in her exit interviews that Tasha is the "ultimate goat." Whether or not you trust her not to exaggerate, there has to be a LITTLE truth to what she says. It sounds like Tasha makes it to the end and doesn't get much. Regardless, nobody is coming for her at this time, nor should they.

4) Jeremy Collins - He's got an idol and maybe Spencer is a bigger threat than him. But Kelley and Keith DEFINITELY have his number, while even Kimmi wants to get Kelley in the finals with her. Newsflash, that means NOT YOU, Jeremy.

5) Keith Nale - It's really simple. If Keith wins immunity, he's safe. If he doesn't and the four stick together, he's very, very unsafe. Let's hope it's the former.

6) Spencer Bledsoe - "The first time in survivor history where nobody has received any votes. Now we will revote. Keith is safe, Wentworth is safe, Jeremy is safe. Only Tasha, Spencer and Kimmi can be voted for." We've all heard it at this point, and we all know what the most likely outcome is there. Jeremy, Kelley, Keith, Kimmi and Tasha all have a very easy decision ahead of them if it ends up going the way everybody and their mother knows it's going.

Obituary - Abi-Maria Gomes

The Brazilian Dragon really delivered again this time. Despite a well-placed strategic drop in drama around the late swap and early merge, Abi brought it back by the end and actually has had some very good ideas. She just had a tough time implementing them. Side Note for the Haters: If you're going on her facebook page and commenting on her shit to call her out, or harassing her in any way, grow up. It's none of your business to tell her what she did wrong, no matter how heated she gets in return. Her reaction to everything that's gone on is completely reasonable and all of you would react the same way. Abi brought you all so much entertainment, so you can at least focus on the good things had to bring to the table rather than continue the hate storm.

 Part 3: Winner Rankings 

1) Spencer Bledsoe - Finally Kelley has been toppled from the top of a list. I know it really could be anybody that wins this thing, but Spencer's edit has been sooooo heavy handed. Whether it's just because he's giving the editor's so much to work with, or because of some underlying reason for him being portrayed so heavily positive. Spencer has played a great game and I would be very excited to see him pull it off.

2) Kelley Wentworth - My girl Kelley has been my girl Kelley from day 1. Tasha says she's a goat? WELL it appears Tasha is full of shit. Kelley probably loses to Jeremy and/or Spencer, but I'm pretty sure she blows everyone else out of the water. She's played a brilliant strategic game, playing safe when she had to and always trying to be in the majority at all costs. She's set the record for most idols found by a woman in one season. People speak so highly of her and truly seem to love her. Kelley has a fantastic chance and I could not be happier to speak of her that way.

3) Jeremy Collins - If Jeremy is in the end, Jeremy wins. He's done a great job of keeping his trump card in his back pocket and has played up to the jury fantastically. Jeremy has several jury votes locked up and despite my distaste for him at times, I could not complain about a Jeremy win. It would be very satisfying.

4) Kimmi Kappenberg - She has played her game effectively, though it may not be a game that is highly respected. Kimmi did what she set out to do and, for someone who had a huge layoff and nobody thought would really put up a fight, she's actually done more to make relationships with the jury than maybe anyone. I don't see anyone but the top 3 winning but out of this bottom 3, she has the best chance.

5) Keith Nale - Again, Keith's game has not really shined through. He's been a very fun guy to be around and has held his ground and not ROYALLY screwed up anybody's game, including his own. He's only not on the bottom because the number 6 has royally screwed up.

6) Tasha Fox - I GUESS it's possible that Tasha can win, but I just can't see it. I've seen nothing redeemable about what she's done. It seems the jury kinda can't stand her for the most part. Especially considering who she wants in the end with her, I see no combination of people in the finals that Tasha can beat. A fitting final ranking of this season, as I am as done with Tasha as I am done with the power rankings.

'''That's All, Folks! Thanks for tuning in and I'll see you next season on Survivor Koh-wait we're not supposed to know about that. MAYBE I will see you guys if there is a next season of Survivor. Possibly in Cambodia again. Enjoy your finale.''' 