Rules

[Stumps]

Just a pre-draft reminder that the rules are on this page:

http://www.studio23design.com/skinner/rules.htm

[Latts]

Only thing it doesnt mention is limitation on the number of imports?

[Stumps]

Is there one?

[Skindog the Hawk]

The only limitations are as follows:

* Teams can only select one centre in the first 5 rounds.
* Teams can only select a second centre in the last 5 rounds.
* Teams can select a maximum of three import players

SD.

[moonshadow]

The only limitations are as follows:

* Teams can only select one centre in the first 5 rounds.
* Teams can only select a second centre in the last 5 rounds
* Teams can select a maximum of three import players

SD.

obviously theres nothing i can do, but just thought i'd share my distaste at each of the above rules.

Its a known strategy to try and sign centres earlier. And this means that if 9 teams have chosen a centre by, say, round 3, the last guy doesnt need to get in early on a centre.
And if a player like Calvary, somehow slips through a round or two, Mike's Warriors, for example, would not be able to pick him up... i think that is unfair.

If a team misses out on a centre, then thats there fault for not drafting well, and they'd get stuck having to start someone like Eversteyn.

The limitations on centres makes absolutely no sense to me. (but, i have an exam today, so due to stress, this is probably coming off a bit harsh)

Imports i can understand, but still, they are players like anyone else, and as long as we have a draft it shouldnt make a difference, as everyone has a fair go at picking people up.

[jesuc jexus]

i agree with that moon

[Stumps]

If that rule is changed, I reserve the right to change my first round pick accordingly!

[Skindog the Hawk]

The purpose of the 1 centre rule was to inhibit those who like to "hoard" centres, which happened in the first year of FNBL. Hence, the rule remains.

SD.

[pilonv1]

I'd prefer no rules at all. If I want to be stupid enough to draft 10 centres, six of whom are imports I should be able to. But Skindogs the boss :)

[gretchen]

But surely it's just a matter of good drafting. :?

[jesuc jexus]

enough chat. make your picks bucko! i have a ballet class to get to

[Cousin Of Topcat]

I'm not at all thrilled with Skindog's rule on the centres either: all that's gonna happen is that the teams drafting high up in their leagues are going to get the cream of the remaining centres come round 5. We're gonna end up with a round of just centre after centre after centre, with those at the bottom of the round getting a very raw deal.

:evil:

[Doctor E]

The purpose of the 1 centre rule was to inhibit those who like to "hoard" centres, which happened in the first year of FNBL. Hence, the rule remains.


The draft is the best part of this game and this year Skindog is making it near unbearable (even for me and I'm not even playing :lol: ).

You should just stick with last years rules where the only restriction was a limit of 2 centres per team. That worked perfectly. Deciding when to draft your centres took strategy and was part of the fun.

[jesuc jexus]

yeah, but there's still some degree of strategy involved.

[Cousin Of Topcat]

True.

Don't tell them all too much. :lol:

[pilonv1]

You should just stick with last years rules where the only restriction was a limit of 2 centres per team. That worked perfectly. Deciding when to draft your centres took strategy and was part of the fun.

Agreed.

[jesuc jexus]

where did pilon go? he was here a minute ago

[pilonv1]

I've already picked, stop fretting.

[Skindog the Hawk]

I'm not at all thrilled with Skindog's rule on the centres either: all that's gonna happen is that the teams drafting high up in their leagues are going to get the cream of the remaining centres come round 5. We're gonna end up with a round of just centre after centre after centre, with those at the bottom of the round getting a very raw deal.

:evil:

It actually works out reasonably fair because Round 6 is reverse-order to Round 1...hence the teams at the "bottom" of the draft will get the best of the second group of centres.

SD.

[Latts]

What happens if a player leaves to go overseas?

[gretchen]

You're screwed :lol:

The 1st season we had a rule where you got 1st dibs on their replacement, but I'm pretty sure we scrapped that last year. It's one of the major risks you take when drafting. Especially if you choose to take unknown imports.

[Latts]

Well that rule sucks smelly bums then!

[Stanley]

You're screwed :lol:

The 1st season we had a rule where you got 1st dibs on their replacement, but I'm pretty sure we scrapped that last year. It's one of the major risks you take when drafting. Especially if you choose to take unknown imports.

Unknowns like say Melzer and Bailey....

:oops:

[MacTavish]

Well that rule sucks smelly bums then!

That it does as I got fucked over by the Rashad Tucker incident :?

[moonshadow]

LEAGUE

10 Teams
10 Players per team
8 Active players per week
- 5 starters (2 guards, 2 forwards, 1 centre)
- 3 bench players (min 1 forward and 1 guard)
- 2 on injury reserve (points scored do not count)

is that rule disbanded?

Coz i raised it in the div 2 draft, coz theres at 3 teams who wont be able to fulfill it.

Im cool if its not a rule, i'd just like to know for sure

[Stanley]

not a rule anymore

[Stumps]

Seeing as there doesn't appear to be a definitive source for the rules, could we please have clarification as to whether we will be counting games played for each position and enforcing the maximum?

[Skindog the Hawk]

Yes, we will count games played at each position, however keep in mind there will be 3 bench positions, which will not be required to be guard or forward (i.e. you could play 3 guards on your "bench").

SD.

[Stumps]

But will we be required to specify Bench 1, Bench 2 and Bench 3 for the purposes of counting games? Or will the maximum number of games from the bench as a total just be (number of games in NBL season x 3)?

[moonshadow]

do you set your team for a whole week?

[Skindog the Hawk]

But will we be required to specify Bench 1, Bench 2 and Bench 3 for the purposes of counting games? Or will the maximum number of games from the bench as a total just be (number of games in NBL season x 3)?

Bench total will equal 3 x maximum number of games possible.

SD.

[Skindog the Hawk]

do you set your team for a whole week?

Yes, teams are set for a round of NBL.

SD.

[Skindog the Hawk]

ATTENTION DIVISION 2

For the purposes of Division 2 only, Cameron Tragardh will be considered to be a centre, not a forward. This decision does not transfer to Division 1.

For the purposes of Division 2 only, Brett Wheeler will be considered to be a valid selection at centre. This decision does not transfer to Division 1 - if Wheeler if placed onto the playing list with an NBL side, then this decision will be reconsidered.

Skindog.
FNBL Commissioner.

[moonshadow]

ATTENTION DIVISION 2

For the purposes of Division 2 only, Cameron Tragardh will be considered to be a centre, not a forward. This decision does not transfer to Division 1.


so Houndawg is gets to put Tragardh at C, and drop Pearce for LV to pick up?

[Skindog the Hawk]

ATTENTION DIVISION 2

For the purposes of Division 2 only, Cameron Tragardh will be considered to be a centre, not a forward. This decision does not transfer to Division 1.


so Houndawg is gets to put Tragardh at C, and drop Pearce for LV to pick up?

Yes.

[jesuc jexus]

while we're talking rules... leon/freezer having a team in each divvy is a bit odd.

are we going to have a relegation/promotion situation at the end of the season (despite this past week's debacle)?

[Skindog the Hawk]

while we're talking rules... leon/freezer having a team in each divvy is a bit odd.

are we going to have a relegation/promotion situation at the end of the season (despite this past week's debacle)?

Despite this weeks' past debacle, hopefully next season I shall have sufficient time to properly call for nominations, and run the draft. As for leon/freezer having a team in each division - dare I ask for proof of separation??

SD.

[jesuc jexus]

didn't someone last night say theyre the same person?

[The Glove]

I dont think the Customer, Lucky or Wedgie should be listened to on matters such as this :P

[Leon #5]

as discussed with skindog on sunday night i did not have access to a computer over the weekend and was drinking with the frezzer, (keeps the beers nice and cold) and logged onto his computer to complete the draft. Sorry for any confusion, but rest assurred we are two very different people.

[Skindog the Hawk]

Just a note to all FNBL'ers. Freezer25 and Leon#5 have both been cited for breaches of the FNBL Import Rule, which states that "an FNBL team shall not have more than three (3) import players."

As such, Freezer25 and Leon#5 have both been instructed to drop one (1) import player from their roster prior to MIDDAY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2 (the lock-out time for Round 1). The "dropped" players will become restricted free agents for 72 hours from the time they are advertised as being available.

Skindog.
FNBL Commissioner

[Cousin Of Topcat]

Is there any special dispensation for unknowingly selecting a player who's injured prior to season's start? First rights on his replacement, if they take one? I'm thinking Timmons might fill in.

[Skindog the Hawk]

Is there any special dispensation for unknowingly selecting a player who's injured prior to season's start? First rights on his replacement, if they take one? I'm thinking Timmons might fill in.

Nope. If Marcus Timmons comes into a league side, then he will become a restricted free agent for 72 hours.

Skindog.
FNBL Commissioner

[Stumps]

There was a rule to cover import replacements in the first season, but we dumped it and replaced it with the "stiff shit" rule.

[Leon #5]

last year there was no max import rule, i beleive it also came under the above mentioned "stiff shit" call. happy to abide though, anyone want to trade for one of my yanks?????

[jesuc jexus]

Is there any special dispensation for unknowingly selecting a player who's injured prior to season's start? First rights on his replacement, if they take one? I'm thinking Timmons might fill in.

tut tut. he was injured in the blitz - you should've done your homework

[Cousin Of Topcat]

:(

[Stumps]

Welcome to the big leagues. There isn't half a league full of Southern Joes to pad your ranking here!

[Cousin Of Topcat]

There isn't half a league full of Southern Joes to pad your ranking here!

:lol:

[jesuc jexus]

ok, i'm just wondering if theres a max imports rule this season?

[Stumps]

Three, unless it's been arbitrarily changed since the start of the season.

[jesuc jexus]

ah ok, good. i panicked for a second there

[Stanley]

i thought it was 2.

[Skindog the Hawk]

Three, unless it's been arbitrarily changed since the start of the season.

Nope - it was one of the rules that was left in place.

SD.