Thought Rob wouldn't accept teams who weren't full strength as he didn't want it to turn into a prank pre-season comp? Or is that history?
That was never the case. He just didn't want people treating it as a joke. It's a game to test shit out.
That. A reverse batting order, for example, wouldn't be accepted. Making your team full of fringe first graders, like we have done, is fine though.
Yeah. It's a game to decide on positions. We rested Surko because he is guaranteed at spot and there are a few quicks fighting it out for the last seamer spot.
That's fair enough. There are quite a few players on the fringe and the clubs COS need to see these players get a little bit of game time under there belts. Will still be a good comp IMO.
I think its also a good way of seeing how players cope with the step up from ALC to BS. Even if they're not pushing for a starting spot directly... but rather fighting for that first reserve spot.
I'm just hoping we win so I might get a chance to gain some form in the second round. TBH I reckon we will beat the Ravens, though you never know with them.
Hoping to outscore one or two of the other players in the line up. Wouldn't mind outbowling Frizzed but I think that might be a little more difficult.
Our game against the Gamblers will be a step into the unknown, so I am hoping for a good start and hopefully get the form going early. They are resting a few and so are we. But should be good to play the Gamblers and see how they shape up.