Champions Send Sick Tribemate Home.

Champions Send Sick Tribemate Home.

AFLW player Moana Hope orchestrated her own exit at Tribal Council after illness had brought her to exhaustion.

Despite being unable to keep down food or liquids, a depleted Moana braved a physically demanding Reward challenge for her tribe. With mouth-watering bacon and egg rolls and iced coffee up for grabs, players were required to balance on top of a barrel and force their opponent into the water in a game of tug of war.

Though the Contenders were hungry to break their losing streak, they got off to a bad start, which resulted in an agitated outburst from Personal Trainer Zach when he was forced off his barrel by Fitness Specialist Steve. The cracks within the Contenders tribe became obvious to the Champions who managed to keep their cool and take out the delicious reward.

In another twist, Champions heavyweights Rugby Legend Mat and Steve faced off to win a deluxe breakfast to share with a member of the Contenders tribe. Mat won the challenge and chose outcast Paige in an attempt to learn more about the opposition. After a breakfast of spilling secrets, Paige returns to her tribe who are suspicious of her recount of the meeting.

After the Challenge, Olympic Swimmer Shane scoured the camp for a hidden Immunity Idol while others enjoyed their reward. Shane found an Idol in view of the others which she unsuccessfully tried to conceal. With the team aware that she has the Idol, Shane now fears she has a target on her back.

 

Tonight’s Immunity Challenge required strength and agility as well as teamwork. Due to feeling sick and too weak to compete, Moana put up her hand to sit out before consulting the tribe.

 

The Contenders charged out of the gates to gain an early lead over the Champions who were held up by Poker Player Jackie and Shane who struggled to pull themselves over an obstacle. In the end the accuracy of Robbie got the Contenders over the line for a win.

At Tribal council, Sam announced he will be voting for Shane in an attempt to flush her Idol. While Steve and Mat stressed the team should vote for those who can’t pull their own weight, Jackie pleaded that more than physicality is needed to play Survivor.

Moments after Host Jonathan LaPaglia told the tribe it was time to vote, Moana asked to leave the game.

Moana said: “I can’t see myself getting physically or mentally better. I want to check out before I put these guys through a vote”.

Sharn and Mat were adamant that she doesn’t quit and begged Moana to let a vote send her home instead. Before the votes are tallied, Shane played into Sam’s trap and played her Immunity Idol. Ultimately however, Moana was granted her wish and was sent home from the competition.

Upon her departure, Moana said: “Tonight was one of the hardest decisions I’ve probably ever made. Putting the team first is something I always pride myself on. If I wasn’t sick, I’d still be playing the game at 100 per cent.”

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