will stick to players who have made an impression of one kind or the other:

1) Dave: Won RC and provided some fun commentary re the chicken chase. Good week.

2) Erik: Found idol without giving Shambo anything he'll likely have to worry about giving since if she goes before merge she'll probably not be on the jury anyway. Rather too deferential to Russell - "What did he call him, Boss?" Setting him up or just trying to dump decision making on Russell?

3) Russell H.: Not bad in RC challenge before Dave's miracle toss and excellent job on ropes in IC challenge. Still brags too much and this week it came across as ridiculous. Stop bragging about being in control after you had to switch last week and help vote out the guy you wanted to keep around.

4) Ashley: Still like her as she seems to have some spirit and did a good job in the IC. Not sure of her position on Foa Foa; does not appear good but she is still there.

5) Russell: Smart to swallow his words, etc. and join in vote against Yasmin; though his vote made me wonder what all his butt kicking talk was about? Playing to the cameras or a misread of his authority as leader which he recognized in time to avoid putting himself on the outs with his tribe.

6) Natalie: Seemed to also do well in the IC; wasn't she the young lady on Jaison's shoulders during the puzzle. The fact that Russell is talking her up as a final two partner shouldn't hurt her position either, even if it seems largely due to her being a more unobtrusive personality than Ashley. Finally, looks good in a bikini.

7) Kelly: Came across as a leader in the move out Yasmin campaign which come mean she has some influence on her tribe.

8) Jaison: Good job in IC, but bad news for any alliance partners and tribe if he already wants to leave the game.

9) Monica: Lucky Yasmin, and likely Shambo, or more obvious targets.

10) Shambo: Has a cute girlish smile and way of speaking but doesn't appear either smart or competent. Broke fishing gear while failing to catch fish and lost chicken. To make things worse she refers to herself in the third person: about Foa Foa having some appreciation for Shambo. Should be next one gone if Galu loses again.

GONE:

Yasmin: Had real entertainment value. Anything or everything might pop out of her mouth. Loved that she wore high heels to TC. Not much contact with reality though. Get the feeling her ouster was not a difficult choice. And that was with Shambo still in the game.