robbo24

Hi Everyone. We need one more player to fill this league.

Demon Mil asked to join but is nowhere to be seen so if anyone is interested please let me know ASAP.

Alright so Scarlett has signed up and demon mil will be joining. We will now have 16 teams and these two players will take pick 15 and 16.

Everyone's second pick has moved back slightly and it will be reflected in Ultimate Footy once demon mil has joined.

Thanks again to Robbo for his great work in organising this. I'm not overly worried about the categories used for scoring, but I am a bit concerned about increasing the size of the league further. If we end up at 16 teams that pushes the possible draft time out past five hours. That is a hell of a long time, particularly if it goes after midnight. It also dilutes the player pool a fair bit, which I guess could sort the wheat from the chaff (so to speak).

It won't go that long. Early picks normally take 10-15 seconds and towards the end people generally auto pick. I recon we'll be done in 2- 2 1/2 hours.

If we do get 16 players they will get picks 15 and 16. Otherwise it will stay as is. Scoring will remain as is for this season and we can re-assess next year.

Where Is RANGE ROVER?

account has been de-activted or suspended or something

Scarlett - We have 14 players currently. With you it is 15. We need an even number of teams for the draft to go ahead.

To answer your questions:

The trade deadline is Sunday August 9.

There will be NO keepers going forward.

The lockout is the first Saturday game of each round.

Spoils is an added category but required a $40 league payment. I don't think I'm going to pay for this.

Is there a 16th team wanting to join?

(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

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.

Guys I have used an online generator to determine the initial draft order. You can view the results here - http://www.fantasyfootballnerd.com/random-draft-order/kbuh3h3hwgya4

I will update the first post with the draft order results and list every pick

The category i was referring to was disposal efficiency, not goal accuracy.

3 pts for HBs. Yeah, whatever. I am ambivalent.

Like the idea of spoils as the best defenders in the game would be relevant in a game they are irrelevant in.

But understand if it is too hard basket stuff.

I'll consider forking out the $$ for the premium package. If I do, i'll put down a point for spoils (and maybe disposal efficiency) which could make it more interesting.

Keep playing over byes. Makes it interesting. Can get you back in the game if you are switched on.

These are my thoughts too.

Is the total score out of 18? That leaves room for a tie? (Not necessarily a bad thing).

Personally I don't like the playing through byes but that's open to everyone.

We can make five changes per week (30 for the year) which means should should be able to cover our losses during this round. It may involve some further tactics? Just a thought but it would be good to keep the momentum in the season going.

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

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?

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

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.

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.

(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

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.

Just enjoy yourself though. It's a game. We're all mates. No childish behaviour please

OK. I am happy to set this up if there's no objections

yay

ohhh Hogan... NSFW

the problem atm in regard to BEST is who is ? What are the parameters many here are judging by ? reputations / track records / hope ??

Only how they actually are at the time of selection will play any part in rational team selection and make-up. Thats in respect to a REAL footy team...and not fantasy footy !!

We, as supporters can only base our opinion on exposed form. While 'real' footy would take into account attitude, niggles, fitness, roles etc, this is information which often we aren't privvy too. We make judgement based on past performance and how we compare them to other players. It may seem like 'Fantasy Footy' but there's not much more we can read into

I chucked this on a Facebook page recently. Our depth chart post draft and positions based on this.

Two things I'd change, 1. Grimes out now he isn't captain, 2. Kent in (oversight when creating this the first time)

Also Gawn, Spencer and King should be found under 'depth'

Kent 39

Jamar 31

Hogan 27

Garlett 24

Tyson 23

Vince 20

Dawes 19

Watts 18

Jones 17

Pedersen 12

Gawn 8

Take him. Proven midfielder, gives his all and at worst would be a depth player for 2 years. Like it or not he would be in our best 22

I had an absolute shocking year. I'm no computer nuffy but the website and app were impossible to use and i gave up for about 10 weeks mid season.

I'll be back in 2015 and hoping for another go at the top league.

I strongly support moving to VS

I'd be happy if we took a punt on Daniel Connors