Hello ladies and gentlemen, this is your co-captain speaking.
After doing a bit of observing and thinking over the past little while, earlier I approached Holz about the possibility of him stepping down from the Euros admin position. The idea first came about when Holz made the last announcement about Euros.
I'll be stepping into the admin role effective immediately and nas will co-admin to help out to ensure that the comp is constantly looked after to best of our abilities.
Everything will pretty much operate as normal, but we'll try and get results etc up as soon as possible and just make Euros the comp we all want it to be. Once the season ends, we'll also be checking in with coaches asap as to their intentions for 2018, as there are several people with interest in becoming a Euros coach.
I'm definitely looking forward to the opportunity. I'd personally like to thank Holz for all the time and effort he's put in over the years, he's done a tremendous job to bring the comp this far and I'm sure he'll continue to steer the Hulks in the right direction.
Any questions, feel free to ask!
Salary cap?
Quote from: Purple 77 on July 28, 2017, 03:31:35 PM
Salary cap?
Probably not tbh, not sure how necessary it's gonna be here. However, I'll probably listen to what the coaches think.
Quote from: Nige on July 28, 2017, 03:32:51 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on July 28, 2017, 03:31:35 PM
Salary cap?
Probably not tbh, not sure how necessary it's gonna be here. However, I'll probably listen to what the coaches think.
Ha, just stirring the pot :P
In all seriousness, think this is a good decision for all involved. Congratulations to Holz for multiple years in the role!
Quote from: Purple 77 on July 28, 2017, 03:34:17 PM
Quote from: Nige on July 28, 2017, 03:32:51 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on July 28, 2017, 03:31:35 PM
Salary cap?
Probably not tbh, not sure how necessary it's gonna be here. However, I'll probably listen to what the coaches think.
Ha, just stirring the pot :P
In all seriousness, think this is a good decision for all involved. Congratulations to Holz for multiple years in the role!
Maybe I'll just turn Euros into Worlds with DT scoring and less teams. :P
Interested in a team if one becomes available :)
Quote from: SydneyRox on July 28, 2017, 04:08:02 PM
Interested in a team if one becomes available :)
I'll add you to the list!
Congrats Nige and nas!
And thanks Holz for all your hard work. Please accept the spoon as a parting gift - no way Bison are losing this week.
Thanks Nige.
Ill still be involved just not too much on the admim side. Nas and Nige have that covered.
Should be exciting times. Watch out huggy ill spend all my time on my team. Hungary will be back.
And for purp. Im letting go of control but there will never be a salary cap in euro. I like an equal comp where everyone can win :p
can we please not have a salary cap, I like the simplicity of euros.
We're really not going to have a salary cap. The only rule change we're going to have is that I can request whatever trade I want and the rest of you have to agree.
Quote from: LaHug on July 28, 2017, 07:54:17 PM
We're really not going to have a salary cap. The only rule change we're going to have is that I can request whatever trade I want and the rest of you have to agree.
that's how I've been playing for the past 5 years...
#attackonbison
Quote from: Ziplock on July 28, 2017, 08:05:58 PM
Quote from: LaHug on July 28, 2017, 07:54:17 PM
We're really not going to have a salary cap. The only rule change we're going to have is that I can request whatever trade I want and the rest of you have to agree.
that's how I've been playing for the past 5 years...
#attackonbison
At this stage Zip, you know your attacking a Co-Admin? #plenaltiescanapplyyouknow. #nasassistantcoachofbisons
Quote from: Ziplock on July 28, 2017, 07:53:18 PM
can we please not have a salary cap, I like the simplicity of euros.
Can garuntee this.
There will never be a salary cap.
Euro will remain simple. Just better run.
3 key principles.
1. Simple with no salary caps, contracts etc...
2. Small amount of teams so more quality on lists.
3. Small list sizes so decent rookie draft, so teams can cover weaknesses and helps with competition balance.
Quote from: nas on July 28, 2017, 08:22:48 PM
Quote from: Ziplock on July 28, 2017, 08:05:58 PM
Quote from: LaHug on July 28, 2017, 07:54:17 PM
We're really not going to have a salary cap. The only rule change we're going to have is that I can request whatever trade I want and the rest of you have to agree.
that's how I've been playing for the past 5 years...
#attackonbison
At this stage Zip, you know your attacking a Co-Admin? #plenaltiescanapplyyouknow. #nasassistantcoachofbisons
Ill join in.
Booo Bisons,
Inside joke for Lahuge in there as well.
Quote from: Holz on July 28, 2017, 10:06:24 PM
Quote from: nas on July 28, 2017, 08:22:48 PM
Quote from: Ziplock on July 28, 2017, 08:05:58 PM
Quote from: LaHug on July 28, 2017, 07:54:17 PM
We're really not going to have a salary cap. The only rule change we're going to have is that I can request whatever trade I want and the rest of you have to agree.
that's how I've been playing for the past 5 years...
#attackonbison
At this stage Zip, you know your attacking a Co-Admin? #plenaltiescanapplyyouknow. #nasassistantcoachofbisons
Ill join in.
Booo Bisons,
Inside joke for Lahuge in there as well.
I'm getting it holz. Ha but seriously not a fan of Salary Cap.
:'(
Quote from: LaHug on July 28, 2017, 11:29:41 PM
:'(
Jpk got me the spoon. Its over
Go bison go. Get your 3rd win.
So after a bit of asking around and advertising, we've got a bit of interest in Euros coaching positions. At the moment, it appears we'll have at least 2 open coaching positions with 5 or 6 coaches on the shortlist.
At the conclusion of this week, I'll send a PM to the current crop of coaches asking for a response to as their intentions for 2018 and beyond.
After that, I think the fairest thing to do is open up applications and then get each of the current coaches to rank the candidates and award teams that way.
The other thing is to potentially streamline the admin side of things by setting up the league on UF. This is the method BXVs and AXVs use. The benefits of this are that we get fixtures, ladder, a live match centre and results all ready to go. Coaches would have to sign up to UF or just simply add their team (as some coaches in Euros have BXVs/AXVs teams). Everything would still very much be based here, such as team submissions and whatnot, and everything will be posted here (ladders etc). Admins can input teams over on UF so that won't be an issue.
Personally, I'm in support of this, but I welcome all thoughts on the idea.
Quote from: Nige on July 29, 2017, 02:22:09 PM
So after a bit of asking around and advertising, we've got a bit of interest in Euros coaching positions. At the moment, it appears we'll have at least 2 open coaching positions with 5 or 6 coaches on the shortlist.
At the conclusion of this week, I'll send a PM to the current crop of coaches asking for a response to as their intentions for 2018 and beyond.
After that, I think the fairest thing to do is open up applications and then get each of the current coaches to rank the candidates and award teams that way.
The other thing is to potentially streamline the admin side of things by setting up the league on UF. This is the method BXVs and AXVs use. The benefits of this are that we get fixtures, ladder, a live match centre and results all ready to go. Coaches would have to sign up to UF or just simply add their team (as some coaches in Euros have BXVs/AXVs teams). Everything would still very much be based here, such as team submissions and whatnot, and everything will be posted here (ladders etc). Admins can input teams over on UF so that won't be an issue.
Personally, I'm in support of this, but I welcome all thoughts on the idea.
I'm happy with either option. Thanks for stepping up to the plate Nige.
Quote from: Spite on August 02, 2017, 06:13:33 PM
Quote from: Nige on July 29, 2017, 02:22:09 PM
So after a bit of asking around and advertising, we've got a bit of interest in Euros coaching positions. At the moment, it appears we'll have at least 2 open coaching positions with 5 or 6 coaches on the shortlist.
At the conclusion of this week, I'll send a PM to the current crop of coaches asking for a response to as their intentions for 2018 and beyond.
After that, I think the fairest thing to do is open up applications and then get each of the current coaches to rank the candidates and award teams that way.
The other thing is to potentially streamline the admin side of things by setting up the league on UF. This is the method BXVs and AXVs use. The benefits of this are that we get fixtures, ladder, a live match centre and results all ready to go. Coaches would have to sign up to UF or just simply add their team (as some coaches in Euros have BXVs/AXVs teams). Everything would still very much be based here, such as team submissions and whatnot, and everything will be posted here (ladders etc). Admins can input teams over on UF so that won't be an issue.
Personally, I'm in support of this, but I welcome all thoughts on the idea.
I'm happy with either option. Thanks for stepping up to the plate Nige.
Ha. Yeah, about that...
I think here is a good of place as any since it's for an important Euro announcement.
I'll take this chance to address those rumours floating around and announce that I will be retiring from coaching the 2014 Premiers Iceland Polar Bears at the end of this current season.
I will always love the team having been with the Polar Bears since the inception. Despite being in the middle of a rebuild starting last season, I just found myself lacking time to handle 5 fantasy teams across this season and thus was losing interest across almost all of them. Losing some of that passion means I'd rather step aside and let another eager waiting-in-the-wings coach to come in and take the reigns of the Mighty Polar Bears.
I will not be offended if the new coach wants to change the mascot although they will never replace our epic picture Daz made.
Thanks for posting HP, very sad to see you go but 6 years is a long time and if you dont have the time and the passion to run the comp then its best to move on for the sake of yourself and the comp.
I think HP and the bears will be remembered as the underdog who took down the mighty Serbia in their almost invincible year which was the major blow in the Serbian curse.
IN terms of the Euro there will be a few teams with new coaches and there are plenty of applicants for the jobs. There will be an exciting first for the Euro in the off season so stay tuned for that. Trading might be delayed a week after the grand final for the big change but it should be lots of fun. Then you can trade and draft like crazy.
The dreaded trading cap will be removed and with new coaches and the major change this shapes up to be the most active off season yet.
When do application threads for the Storm and Polar Bears go up
Quote from: GoLions on August 04, 2017, 07:52:28 PM
When do application threads for the Storm and Polar Bears go up
IMO, should be opened up & coaches appointed just prior to the end of the finals series. This then gives the out going coaches a chance to have an input on who could be successful in acquiring their old teams. They are then ready to go for trading, list management etc for 2018.
I may be interested in a team but would not want to stand in the way of any coach without teams.
Quote from: nas on August 05, 2017, 09:46:35 AM
Quote from: GoLions on August 04, 2017, 07:52:28 PM
When do application threads for the Storm and Polar Bears go up
IMO, should be opened up & coaches appointed just prior to the end of the finals series. This then gives the out going coaches a chance to have an input on who could be successful in acquiring their old teams. They are then ready to go for trading, list management etc for 2018.
Iceland could be opened up now. Think Storm could be opened up after their finals campaign as their season still isn't over!
Quote from: Ringo on August 05, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
I may be interested in a team but would not want to stand in the way of any coach without teams.
The coaches are likely already selected. Its active people some who have no teams
So there will be no application process for Euros team this off season?
Quote from: Hawka on August 08, 2017, 11:46:39 PM
So there will be no application process for Euros team this off season?
Interesting system
I think there should be an application process for sure.
Quote from: Hawka on August 08, 2017, 11:46:39 PM
So there will be no application process for Euros team this off season?
got a new thread up