However, following the Reavers' victory at the 2499 Blood Bowl, Griff shocked the Old World when he refused to sign a new contract with his boyhood team.

In the same year, Oberwald led the Reavers to their fourth Blood Bowl Cup, and received the AFC Player of the Year award. Ĭaptain Sturmdrang stepped down as team captain and in the second match of the 2487-2488 season, Oberwald was promoted. The award was rightly given, considering he scored the winning touchdown versus the Darkside Cowboys in Blood Bowl XXV, helping the Reavers to gain their third Blood Bowl Cup. Īlongside his half-cousin, Orlak Sturmdrang, Oberwald earned the Best Newcomer Medal in his second season with the Reavers. 'įirst coming to the attention of the Reavers' fans in 2483, after making a tackle play resulting in three ears and a nose from the opposition caused a two-game suspension, Oberwald garnered a first team position due to hard work and training. When Griff Oberwald first played for the Reikland Reavers, it was recorded that head coach, Helmut Zwimmer, said, 'Zat boy is almost above average. He helped to gain the Reikland Reavers three Blood Bowl Championships and four AFC championship titles. Oberwald is easily the most recognizable face for Human teams, especially considering his accolades and sponsorships with multiple companies. Griff Oberwald is the team captain and star blitzer of the Bögenhafen Barons.

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