Resource SFA Information & Sign Up Thread

[okeydoke7]

SEASON 18 - Information & Sign-Up thread

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AKA - SFA/Sweet FA/ Bigfooty Fantasy Footy League​

POST A REPLY IN THIS THREAD TO SIGN UP AND PLAY​

HOW to sign up:

It's easy. Simply post in this thread that you would like to play. It would be helpful to provide the following:

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Name (the only mandatory field, your Bigfooty name is your player name).
Preferred position 1
Preferred position 2
Preferred position 3
Number
Height
Weight
Preferred Team (if you have one)
How did you hear about the SFA?
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Of course, it's a fantasy competition. So go ahead and make up your details (aside from your Bigfooty name of course). You can claim to be a 177cm 75kg flanker even if you're a 55 year old with back issues who has eaten a few too many pies.

Sign up here, and the clubs get a 24 hour window to bid for your services before you make a final decision on which team you will join.

We would love to have you on board. If you're not sure, have a look around the place. Or read through the basic information below.

Information:
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Want to play footy from your couch? This is for you.

The Sweet FA is a fantasy football league running on Bigfooty forums. The teams consist of players who are forum members, actual people such as you. The league started in 2001 and - at the time I type this - is about to embark upon its 18th season, in 2014.

The matches are decided by a text simulator called Qooty. The matches play out entirely randomly. The simulator produces a text transcript of commentary, provides statistics, and maintains a season. This is not a dreamteam-style competition. Real performances in the AFL are irrelevant. Results here are determined entirely by the random number generating functions of a computer.

EG of the sim in action:

4 : 18.38 {FB} - Now tasmanlvr has the ball. What can he do with it?.
4 : 18.4 {lBP} - Huge handpass to Footypie32. As good as a kick.
4 : 18.45 {rBP} - Gives the ball to Headless.
4 : 18.49 {lHBF} - That kick is a real floater.
4 : 18.52 {lHBF} - thorne89 slips at the crucial moment and its marked by Pogba.
4 : 18.55 {rHFF} - Nobody's checking Pogba.
4 : 18.59 {CHF} - Kick goes sideways.
4 : 19.03 {CHF} - Continstar gets too far under the ball.
4 : 19.07 {CHF} - Continstar threads his way through traffic.
4 : 19.09 {CHF} - okeydoke7 runs past and takes the handpass.
4 : 19.13 {CHF} - okeydoke7 seems to like his chances ....
4 : 19.17 {CHF} - Should have lowered his eyes.
Mt Buller Demons : 14.20.104
Gold City Royals : 17.10.112

The sim generates statistics so you can chat about your performance:

AFTER-MATCH SUMMARY :

MBDEMONS SENIORS Vs GCROYALS SENIORS
MBDEMONS          1    2        6    8        11   16       14   20   104
GCROYALS          4    2        9    6        13   6        19   11   125
MBDEMONS   HO  K  M  H  T  FF FA G  B   Dt  GCROYALS    HO  K  M  H  T  FF FA G  B   Dt
Logger      0  6  3  5  0  0  0  0  0   37  Dirty Bird   0  10 2  8  1  1  0  0  1   58
Mateyman    0  6  0  2  3  0  1  4  2   57  5 GB USB     0  8  3  5  1  0  3  0  0   38
Footypie32  0  5  0  3  0  0  1  0  0   18  Tommycash    0  1  0  1  0  1  0  0  0    6
Big Stiff   0  11 9  10 1  0  1  0  0   81  Son Of God   0  7  2  10 0  0  1  0  0   44
Smartys Po  0  5  5  7  1  0  1  0  0   45  The_Reaper   0  8  8  10 0  1  1  0  0   66
thorne89    0  3  1  2  0  0  1  0  0   13  bomberlege   0  9  2  8  0  0  1  1  1   53
Rhodesy_Bl  0  14 9  18 0  0  2  0  1  100  Bipolarbea   0  7  3  4  1  0  1  0  0   39
Gentlemen   0  11 6  14 1  1  1  0  2   83  Wise Guy S   0  6  7  13 1  1  1  1  0   73
Danger in   0  10 4  9  2  2  1  0  3   70  NathanMJ_W   0  9  5  12 1  2  2  0  0   66
raven echo  0  6  5  12 0  1  1  1  0   61  Pogba        0  12 4  7  0  0  1  2  3   74
LP04        0  6  3  4  1  0  0  0  0   39  Continstar   0  4  0  5  1  0  0  0  0   26
Modbury_Ha  0  6  4  4  0  0  1  1  0   41  The Old Da   0  2  3  8  0  0  3  1  0   28
stewie gri  0  5  1  0  0  0  0  0  5   23  KeilorUnde   0  3  1  1  0  0  0  3  0   32
cooney      0  6  0  1  3  1  0  3  3   54  Marlowe      0  8  1  0  1  0  0  6  2   69
hdecure     0  7  7  12 1  0  2  0  1   65  Easty        0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0    0
HawkPatrol  14 14 0  12 6  3  1  3  1  123  okeydoke7    18 14 0  12 8  1  3  0  3  111
lanky_wes   0  15 0  15 3  3  0  2  1  103  COHL         0  7  0  6  6  3  0  1  1   67
Eth         0  12 0  10 3  6  0  0  1   75  VitalDread   0  14 0  9  7  3  0  3  0  109
tasmanlvr   0  5  4  6  1  0  0  0  0   43  Igloo        0  13 4  7  0  1  0  1  0   72
Headless    0  3  3  4  0  0  0  0  0   26  Fitzey       0  5  0  4  1  0  0  0  0   27

Here at Bigfooty, in the Fantasy Footy League forum, We have somebody that simulates all of the league matches and posts them in the weekly "match threads." They usually have some volunteers assisting through such things as managing match threads and writing up reviews / previews.

The player base consists of average (in some cases downright ordinary) folks like you and me, having joined a team list, witnessed their fantasy league alter-ego perform, and entered into a virtual world of pretence as though you and I had actually been out on the field chasing the leather. To join a team list, announce your availability on this very thread.

The viability/success/growth of the league is normally agreed to centre around "activity" amongst the player base. That is to say, banter, boasting, excuse-making, big calls, dares, and any form of drama that makes the environment an interesting, amusing and perhaps volatile one for participants. Approaches vary from taking one's performance very seriously to putting oneself down at every opportunity.

Each match has its own forum thread. "Players" (and onlookers!) are encouraged to participate in these threads, with banter during the lead-up until the match details are posted there, and also to follow-up with their thoughts after the match has been played & posted.

Each team also has a thread for intraclub discussion, which is used to different extents and for differing purposes by the relevant clubs. The forum also often hosts additional discussions ranging from faux news articles to some quite heady arguments!

Just like in a real-life league, each season culminates in a finals series, a Grand Final, and a set of awards. There is no reason not to feel a sense of prestige in any of these achievements. After all, running with the concept as though its 100% bona fide, is pretty much what fantasy footy is about!
Clubs are always looking for new talent. While on-field performance is completely random, players whose real-life personas actively participate - posting regularly, adding value to the discussion and debate - are prized members of the Sweet FA community.


So if you can see the fun in a bit of role-play, and want to see yourself running around gathering possessions and kicking goals, without getting off your arse, then WELCOME TO THE SWEET FA!



Competing Teams:

Alberton Swamprats

TEAM THREAD
Home Ground: Alberton Oval
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Baghdad Bandits

TEAM THREAD
Home Ground: Abdu prison
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Coney Island Warriors

Team Thread
Home Ground: Van Cortlandt Park
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Dragons FFC

Team Thread
Home Ground: Dragon Island
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East Side Hawks

Team Thread
Home Ground: Waverley Park
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Fighting Furies

Team Thread
Home Ground: Punt Rd Oval
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Geelong Gumbies

Team Thread
Home Ground: House of Gumby
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Gold City Royals

Team Thread
Home Ground: The Golden Throne
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Las Vegas Bears

Team Thread
Home Ground: The Stadium in the Sky
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Mount Buller Demons

Team Thread
Home Ground: The Snow Dome
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Roys FFC

Team Thread
Home Ground: Brunswick Junction Oval
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West Coast Wonders

Team Thread
Home Ground: The Colosseum​

 

[ClarkeM]

Good idea. Old thread was old.

 

[okeydoke7]

Good idea. Old thread was old.

We are going to run an ad, so it was time to refresh it all.

A few clubs don't have their official logos in the OP, just their team colours. This is because they were not on wiki or the team thread OP. Feel free to post them here and I will edit them in.

 

[pantskyle]

Yep. Good to start afresh.

 

[Danoz]

Hi okeydoke7 sorry for polluting the thread already, but can you update the Dragons picture to this please?

 

[Danoz]

The Filth Wizard see above for team posts.

 

[ClarkeM]

We are going to run an ad, so it was time to refresh it all.

A few clubs don't have their official logos in the OP, just their team colours. This is because they were not on wiki or the team thread OP. Feel free to post them here and I will edit them in.

Yeah Bonce kind of forgot all about the ad until I reminded him last week.

 

[akkaps]

Subbed.

 

[beez]

Well not as much, new players don't have to come in here during the off-season.

Of course not, but many new players did. They could theoretically be poached within five minutes. Kinda defeats the purpose of giving every club a chance to fight for a newbie. I personally am not a fan of the 24hr rule, but there's no point having it if it is not applied evenly to all new people.

 

[boncer34]

Yeah Bonce kind of forgot all about the ad until I reminded him last week.

I didn't forget s**t.

That implies I'm meant to remember. I'm already in the Caymans counting the money I made when people paid me to take the league pro.

 

[Klim]

Subbed.

Use watch thread button.

 

[pantskyle]

Bears have signed brahj.

 

[okeydoke7]

Bears have signed brahj.

Signings need to be mentioned in squad submission thread, not necessarily here. But squad submission not final until midnight, so no need to, just update squad.

You probably know this. Just clarifying in case of confusion with some clubs.

 

[pantskyle]

Signings need to be mentioned in squad submission thread, not necessarily here. But squad submission not final until midnight, so no need to, just update squad.

You probably know this. Just clarifying in case of confusion with some clubs.

I don't know this

Thanks for letting me know. So as of midnight any signings I post in our special captains only thread.

 

[croweater 41]

Subbed thread has potential.

 

[akkaps]

Subbed thread has potential.

Delete the post quickly before Volta telling off for just subbing the thread.

 

[Klim]

Delete the post quickly before Volta telling off for just subbing the thread.

No I respect him. Its just you that bugs me

 

[croweater 41]

Delete the post quickly before Volta telling off for just subbing the thread.

No I respect him. Its just you that bugs me

Well that wraps everything up in a neat little ball doesn't it?

 

[pantskyle]

Well that wraps everything up in a neat little package doesn't it?

EFA

 

[akkaps]

Where's Jack Package when you need him.

 

[iBeng]

Bears have signed brahj.

You're welcome.

...Dammit...

 

[Karnezis_13]

okeydoke7

 

[Zach Package]

Where's Jack Package when you need him.

still ignoring the incredibly frequent attempts to get me involved in this thing

 

[akkaps]

still ignoring the incredibly frequent attempts to get me involved in this thing

I was using your username as reference for a joke.

nioj eht snogard

 

[The Half Back]

okey pumping his own tires in the OP......