Squads updated
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It looks like we have a new coaching joining to take over from Wezza which should mean we have a full complement of coaches for 2024. Also we will be moving to AFL Fantasy given there is no real alternate.
Having run the AFL Fantasy position data I can confirm including dual positions that positions have the following number of players:
Backs - 256
Mid - 229
Forwards - 310
Rucks - 70
Note 88 players are currently dual position - the expectation is that this number will grow by 20-30 across the season.
Based on these numbers and ensuring we play a full 18 each week my current proposal is to set our league up as follows:
6 Defenders
5 Mids
6 Forwards
1 Ruck
Unfortunately the Utility position is still not available.
I will share the league code shortly so you can sign up. Trade period is officially open. I will share dates for closing of the trade period, keeper submission due date and the draft schedule in the next day or so. Also I will update the draft order which I still need to post.
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BBFFL#2 Coaching Announcement
It is with more than a little sadness that we have lost one of our original coaches in @wezza. After 12 seasons and 247 games he has hung up his BBFFL#2 clipboard. His record as a coach is outstanding - a 62.3% winning percentage with 154 wins and 93 losses. From 12 seasons Wezza coached his side to 9 separate finals campaigns, which saw him partake in 20 finals matches for 11 wins. The highlight of his coaching career was no doubt his 2019 Grand Final win over @Aceman - 1492 vs 1396. Remarkably the 2019 finals series was his 6th straight finals appearance in a streak that lasted 7 seasons. The only seasons Wezza failed to make the finals were 2014 (13th), 2021 (11th) and 2023 (11th).
However, it is my absolute pleasure to announce that our new coach from the 2024 season will be @Kj_11 - a long term Blitz contributor and fantasy coach. Please make our newest coach feel welcome.
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Wow, that’s some record, maybe I should’ve looked a bit closer at the history before joining. Big shoes to fill.
Thanks for having me.
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Welcome aboard.
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Draft order now updated
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For those of us that have had a player do an ACL since last year, me, stoops and CB from memory, and we want to LTI them how does it work again with our keepers?
I’ve completely forgotten.
You’ll nominate them as an LTI in your keepers and take an extra draft pick at the end of draft.
It’s not applicable if the player has been traded in to a squad, they must be yours already from 2023.
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Apologies for being well behind, I have been smashed at work and at home for the last few weeks (and will likely be for the next month). Can anyone give me an idea about the date for list cull, draft etc.
(I am so screwed. Early draft pick and no time to do research)
So I follow that link through to join the league and what’s the first thing I see…
One of my best players retired on the seasons eve
FFS
Yeah that is ■■■■■■ luck.
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So we’ve all got out invites.
What now? How will the draft work?
Can @redbull preload our teams with our keepers? or do we simply re-pick them for the first 20 rounds and then the draft starts.
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Finer details which will answer your questions will be posted in the next few days.
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BBFFL#2 SEASON 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT
Platform Change
As you should now be aware, this season we will be moving from The Bench to the AFL Fantasy draft platform
A link was shared by PM last week. We are still waiting for 3 coaches still to sign up.
Coaching changes
As previously announced Kj_11 will be taking over Wezza’s team.
2024 Game Changes
With the move to AFL Fantasy the ability to have a utility player on field has disappeared. Therefore we need to amend our squad structures to as follows:
- 6 Defenders
- 5 Mids
- 6 Forwards
- 1 Ruck
BBFFL#2 Key Dates
Final trades to be finalised by 6pm AEDT 3 March
Keeper Deadline - Sunday March 3 9pm AEDT
Draft Begins - Monday March 4, 12pm AEDT
There will be no games played during Opening Round
Season begins - Thursday March 14 (Round 1)
Mid Season Trade Period - Rounds 12 to 15 (the bye rounds)
Keeper Postings
Please post your keepers on Blitz by the deadline
Draft Platform
TBD. Ideally we will be running the draft on AFL Fantasy but it is still to be determined once everyone is signed up and the full capabilities of the system are understood. There is a possibility that we will begin the draft on Blitz and convert over onto AFL Fantasy.
Bye Round Rules
For Rounds 2, 3, 5 and 6
Opening Round Scores will be utilised regardless of whether they are injured or suspended. As long as they played in the Opening Round, they are fine to be selected and their opening round score will count towards that rounds games.
For Rounds 12, 13, 14 and 15
Bye scoring will be a players season average.
Injury List Rules
With the change of platform it appears we will be unable to have expanded list spots. Therefore you will have to choose to carry injured players in your squad of 30.
An added benefit of this rule is that it should also help increase the free agency pool and offset some of the issues caused by the loss of the utility position.
Team Selection Rules
We will continue to use rolling lockouts meaning you can adjust your team throughout the weekend.
Emergencies at this stage will still cover each position they cover – note this is subject to change pending admin capabilities of the AFL Fantasy
Free Agency Rules
TBD – plan at this stage will be to lock out all free agents until midweek. Again this depends on the functionality of AFL Fantasy.
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It reads as if more things can be done and seen when everyone is signed up and the league generated.
Which would be great to have a bit more time to see the layout before the draft, especially for a noob like me.
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