Ultimate Footy - Norm Smith League 2015

[robbo24 66]

(Update Feb 25)

2015 Confirmed. 14 players

Draft Date: Currently Wednesday March 25 @ 8pm (Online, 60 seconds per pick) This gives us maximum time to prepare for the draft and clear your schedule for the night.

If you aren't available make sure you have set your draft rankings. (or get a friend to draft for you)

Draft Order confirmed

Draft order was set using this online generator- http://www.fantasyfootballnerd.com/random-draft-order/kbuh3h3hwgya4

This is a snake draft and all picks should be available here - http://ultimate-footy.theage.com.au/250562/draft_results

Scarlett and Bruno have been given picks 15 and 16

League Settings

Max Team Size: 20
Total Starters: 12
Total Emergencies: 5
Number of Bench Spots: 3
Emergency TOG Threshold: 0%
POSITION STARTERS EMERGENCIES
Backs (B) 3 1 emergency
Centres © 4 1 emergency
Rucks ® 1 1 emergency
Forwards (F) 3 1 emergency
Utilities (UTL) 1 1 emergency
Bench (BN) 3


POINTS BREAKDOWN

Scoreboard Impact (SCORE) 4
Goal Kicking Accuracy (%) 1
Kicks (KI) 3
Handballs (HB) 3
Marks (MA) 3
Hitouts (HO) 1
Tackles (TK) 3
Free Kick Differential (FD) 1

KEEPERS: No Keepers!

TRADE VETOE: If you disagree with a trade, there is an option to 'veto' it in the game. If 1/3 of the league disagree with a trade it will be declined. The other alternative is that I have full control over confirming/denying trades, but I don't want this responsibility.

[GM11 787]

Things we need to decide on:

• Starting teams - discuss
• Keep the current category based format or move to the traditional AFL Fantasy scoring - Happy with the categories but I'll go with the consensus.
  • If using the current category format are we happy with the current scoring system? (See above) - Wouldn't mind moving a point from Hit Outs to Handballs.
• Draft date - consensus.
• Draft order (Draft style - I propose snake) - yes.
• Confirmation of rules - discuss.
• Are you happy for me to be the commissioner? - yes.
• Are you happy to do away with the current keepers and start from scratch? - yes.

[Mad_Melbourne 877]

Scoring:

Kicks: 3

HB's: 2

Marks: 3

HO's: 2

Tackles: 3

Free kick diff: 1

Score: 4

Goal kick Acc: 1

Total points: 19

• If using the current category format are we happy with the current scoring system? (See above)

this season ultimate footy has added multiple different categories, one of which is spoils and i think that would be a lovely one to add instead of accuracy.

but other than that i am not really fussed, whatever people decide i am happy with.

[snomed 54]

Things we need to decide on:

• Starting teams (not sure what you mean)
  
• Keep the current category based format or move to the traditional AFL Fantasy scoring
  
  • If using the current category format are we happy with the current scoring system? (See above) Not fussed - just saw MM's note that there are more categories so will check it out
    
  
  
• Draft date Not fussed
  
• Draft order (Draft style - I propose snake) That's fine
  
• Confirmation of rules
  
• Are you happy for me to be the commissioner? yes
  
• Are you happy to do away with the current keepers and start from scratch? Is this because I finally got Pendles and all the fighting it caused? Happy to do away with it if that's the consensus
  

Something else I'd like to see is being able to choose teams up until the start of the game. With subs being named just before the game and emergencies not named for Sunday games until Saturday I personally think it's a necessity

[Old Man Rivers 326]

Things we need to decide on:

• Starting teams
• Keep the current category based format or move to the traditional AFL Fantasy scoring
  • If using the current category format are we happy with the current scoring system? (See above)
• Draft date
• Draft order (Draft style - I propose snake)
• Confirmation of rules
• Are you happy for me to be the commissioner?
• Are you happy to do away with the current keepers and start from scratch?

[Sideshow Bob 2,475]

Awesome work Robbo

I like the category based system, but am happy to revert to points if that's the consensus. Spoils would be a good addition to increase the value of the backline players - obviously am ok with the old Set up after a solid year last year

Giving up Fyfe, Rockliff, Jaeger would be hard to swallow but better than those giving up Ablett. Happyish to start over, draft needs to reverse order each round to even up those who get the pointy end draft picks

Draft night once some exposed form is out between 2nd and 3rd round NAB cup maybe??

[robbo24 66]

I've sent out the league code and password to those who have confirmed.

If you're interested please let me know and i'll send you the details.

We can organize a draft time/date soon.

[jayceebee31 768]

As we have played under certain rules suggest we keep keepers & not to many changes .

As the AFL has gone backwards re many changes- keep it simple is my belief for our beloved Ultimate footy game.

I therefore prefer the way we have been playing.Keepers to be kept etc...

Please note, I don't understand- re Snake format, please explain but willing to go with whatever others want.

Go Robbo & thanks - will try to behave....hope no one upsets me.....but will try to hold off my retaliation.

I have since registered on Ultimate footy and seen date of draft re Wednesday, March 25 @8pm..I totally agree with this dateset.

[rpfc 28,965]

Things we need to decide on:

• Starting teams
• Keep the current category based format or move to the traditional AFL Fantasy scoring
  • If using the current category format are we happy with the current scoring system? (See above)
• Draft date
• Draft order (Draft style - I propose snake)
• Confirmation of rules
• Are you happy for me to be the commissioner?
• Are you happy to do away with the current keepers and start from scratch?

Don't know what you mean by 'starting teams' but yes to all of those.

I don't care about the keepers there - put me in the 'whatever' crowd. From memory I had Sidebottom, ???, Hogan, and McDonald (NM). Maybe Greene...

And, I have to tell you, I will leave this place with a 'dead in the water' team if the league continues like last year.

[jayceebee31 768]

Robbo. - strongly suggest you contact Range, Scarlett, HT etc..to see if they want to stay.Also noted Poita posted on Norm Smith League 2014 - offering to join.

Maybe, you could message him accordingly. Please note this post is suggestion only.

Take care

JCB

[poita 3,914]

Hi All. I have received an invite from Robbo (thank you) and have joined the league as PC Demons. If original coaches return I am happy to make way, but I am looking forward to being involved. Obviously as a new coach I would prefer to start with a clean slate, but will happily go along with the majority either way.

[robbo24 66]

Don't know what you mean by 'starting teams' but yes to all of those.

I don't care about the keepers there - put me in the 'whatever' crowd. From memory I had Sidebottom, ???, Hogan, and McDonald (NM). Maybe Greene...

And, I have to tell you, I will leave this place with a 'dead in the water' team if the league continues like last year.

I have found that as the commissioner I have the ability to remove participants. I will use this tool if required.

I am sure we'd rather lose the trouble markers instead of those who are just having fun.

[GM11 787]

I have found that as the commissioner I have the ability to remove participants. I will use this tool if required.

I am sure we'd rather lose the trouble markers instead of those who are just having fun.

Yep!

[Old Man Rivers 326]

Welcome aboard PC Demons.........

This is a tough comp but a great comp look forward to locking horns with you throughout the season

Enjoy

OMR

[Sideshow Bob 2,475]

Welcome aboard Poita

Robbo, Goodvibes was also looking for a start if there are spots

[rpfc 28,965]

Welcome aboard PC Demons.........

This is a tough comp but a great comp look forward to locking horns with you throughout the season

Enjoy

OMR

If only it were just political incorrectness I am tired of...

[I Luv Tingay 0]

Aaahhh....the smell of a new footy season just around the corner. Its great to be back.

Absolutely happy for you to be head honcho Robbo.

Dont care too much about how we score, as everyone has to face the same demons (pardon the pun).

Having keepers was a great concept, but considering the Pendles farce from last season, I am happy to can it altogether.

I'm signed up and ready to go.

Bring on 2015!

[robbo24 66]

OK guys. We have 13 teams registered. We need one more player as we need an even amount of teams to be able to draft.

Here's the current league settings. Any objections?

Max Team Size: 20
Total Starters: 12
Total Emergencies: 5
Number of Bench Spots: 3
Emergency TOG Threshold: 0%

POSITION STARTERS EMERGENCIES

Backs (B) 3 1 emergency

Centres © 4 1 emergency

Rucks ® 1 1 emergency

Forwards (F) 3 1 emergency

Utilities (UTL) 1 1 emergency

Bench (BN) 3

POINTS BREAKDOWN

Scoreboard Impact (SCORE) 4

Goal Kicking Accuracy (%) 1

Kicks (KI) 3 Handballs (HB) 2

Marks (MA) 3 Hitouts (HO) 1

Tackles (TK) 3

Free Kick Differential (FD) 1

There are other categories such as disposal efficiency, spoils, rebounds 50's etc but these (and other features) cost $40. I haven't decided whether I'll pay for this yet.

DRAFT DATE: Currently Wednesday March 25 @8pm (Online, 30 seconds per pick) This gives us maximum time to prepare for the draft and clear your schedule for the night.

DRAFT TYPE: Snake - It works like this:

Player A gets pick 1
Player B gets pick 2

Player C gets pick 3

etc

etc

Player M gets pick 13

Player N gets pick 14

Player N gets pick 15

Player M gets pick 16

etc

etc

Player C gets pick 26

Player B gets pick 27

Player A gets pick 28

Player A gets pick 29

and so forth.

I will use some online software to generate a draft order.

KEEPERS: No Keepers!

TRADE VETOE: If you disagree with a trade, there is an option to 'veto' it in the game. If 1/3 of the league disagree with a trade it will be declined. The other alternative is that I have full control over confirming/denying trades, but I don't want this responsibility.

FIGHTING: This is a game amongst Melbourne supporters you have met on a Melbourne Supporters Forum. We ALL have this in common. We are here for the same reason. To support a football club and enjoy ourselves. Please don't take this too seriously and please don't feel the need to fight with each other. Last year sucked so please, IF YOU FIGHT YOU'RE OUT. Simple

[Mad_Melbourne 877]

sorry late entrance, was still keen just obviously didnt pay enough attention when entering the league

[GM11 787]

Looks good to me.

[Old Man Rivers 326]

Good Job Robbo - Most looks great

The only 2 minor points I would throw up for debate are :

* 30 seconds in between draft selections is not a long time? Wasn't it 60 seconds the last two drafts?

* 2 points scoring for handballs? This skill should be rewarded equally with kicks & tackles?

We seem to be penalising the ball magnet type of player.........

Neither are big ones, however I think deserve consideration before locking in everything for the 2015 season

[robbo24 66]

Good points OMR. I will revert the draft time per pick back to 60 seconds and make the handballs worth 3 points.

[snomed 54]

I'm happy with all of this. I think the spoils etc would make things interesting as well - would be happy to contribute towards the $40 if enough people want it

[jayceebee31 768]

I believe in the KISS principle as Robbo has suggested.Keep as Robbo outlines .And hope all of you behave like I will.Got the message loud & clear Robbo.Glad the culprits have almost disappeared .

Thank you for setting it up - we will have a great year and I will support you.Thanks for outlining rules upfront.That is "What caused my stink last year " .

[jayceebee31 768]

No spoils for me - agree re 60 seconds & 3 points for kicks & handballs.

Still I do not understand "Snake " draft system, but will get it - on draft night....Wed, 25th March & 8pm is the right time & date.

Robbo or OMR - when draft order is done, please tell me my pick order...this will help me a lot.

In anticipating your kind help

JCB 31