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28 Feb, 2025
# **Team Spotlight: Purple Turtles – The Controversial Champions**
***The Legacy of Purple Turtles***
Purple Turtles have had one of the most unique journeys in We-Ball history. Originally replacing The Bricklayers after Season 1, they entered the league in Season 2 and have since experienced everything from a championship run filled with controversy to a disappointing last-place finish.
They have built a reputation as a team that can’t be counted out, constantly evolving their roster while staying competitive. Their ability to bounce back from struggles, combined with a deep well of talent, has made them a fan-favorite team to watch.
***Purple Turtles’ All-Time Record***
• Season 6 (Current): TBD
• Season 5: 5-3 (Runner-Up)
• Season 4: 4-9
• Season 3: 7-5 ([Champions](https://www.instagram.com/p/C4g91WwoHS5/?igsh=ZjRpbDVuZ2VldWM1)) 🏆
• Season 2: 6-6
All-Time Record: 22 wins - 26 losses
***Season 6 Roster***
• #2 [Ats](https://www.instagram.com/falafelpie?igsh=MnBoeDBxYWF1YmU=)
• #3 Cameron
• #4 [Ali M](https://www.instagram.com/alimarsland?igsh=OHphMXkzcmt6dG5o)
• #5 [Ethan Worth](https://www.instagram.com/worth.ethan?igsh=MWh2eGR2aThvejVlZA==)
• #6 Manny J
• #8 [Sara](https://www.instagram.com/saradownie2?igsh=MWhiczltY2JnaTNrNw==)
• #10 [ Yves](https://www.instagram.com/yvescosentino?igsh=dTV2OWZ4cDlrMXVs)
Former Players
• [Sascha](https://www.instagram.com/saschaauerbach?igsh=bDdrMzZ6cDBmNWVw)
• Eugene
• Eamonn Burke
***Championship & Key Moments***
🏆 [Season 3 Champions](https://www.instagram.com/p/C4g91WwoHS5/?igsh=ZjRpbDVuZ2VldWM1) – The Purple Turtles won their first and only championship in Season 3, a title that didn’t come without controversy. Their finals roster featured multiple high-level ringers, leading to debates about the legitimacy of their championship run. Regardless, they secured the title and etched their name in We-Ball history.
🥈 Season 5 Runner-Up – After a few struggling seasons post-championship, the Turtles made it back to the finals in Season 5, showing they could still compete at the highest level.
🌟 First Official MVP – Eamonn Burke became We-Ball’s first-ever MVP in Season 5, proving that the Turtles could develop top-tier talent.
🔥 A Team That Never Quits – Despite multiple losing seasons, Purple Turtles have remained a tough matchup every year. Their ability to bounce back and reinvent themselves has been a key to their longevity.
***Biggest Rivalries***
💥 Glass Cleaners – A battle between old-school consistency and the Turtles’ unpredictability. These games are always intense.
🔥 Regulators – Both teams have been in similar positions in the standings over the years, leading to some heated matchups.
***What’s Next for the Turtles?***
With a fresh lineup and a hunger to reclaim their spot at the top, can Purple Turtles make another deep playoff run in Season 6? Or will their inconsistency continue to hold them back?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments or at the next We-Ball run!
## **Other posts **
[See all posts](https://www.we-ball.co.uk/news)
[25 Feb, 2025**SPOTLIGHT****TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Glass Cleaners: We-Ball’s Original Standard-Bearers**
When it comes to consistency and longevity in We-Ball, no team stands taller than Glass Cleaners. As the league’s very first team, Glass Cleaners has built a reputation for always showing up, both in…](https://www.we-ball.co.uk/news/spotlight/team-spotlight-glass-cleaners-we-balls-original-standard-bearers) [27 Feb, 2025**SPOTLIGHT****Team Spotlight: Kool G Raps – A We-Ball Staple Since Season 2**
The Story of Kool G Raps](https://www.we-ball.co.uk/news/spotlight/team-spotlight-kool-g-raps--a-we-ball-staple-since-season-2) [2 Mar, 2025**SPOTLIGHT****Team Spotlight: Regulators – A Legacy of Adaptation**
Regulators: A Team Built on Change](https://www.we-ball.co.uk/news/spotlight/team-spotlight-regulators--a-legacy-of-adaptation) [3 Mar, 2025**SPOTLIGHT****Player Spotlight: Eamonn Burke – The MVP Who Transformed Purple Turtles**
The Rise of a Game-Changer](https://www.we-ball.co.uk/news/spotlight/player-spotlight-eamonn-burke--the-mvp-who-transformed-purple-turtles)
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