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[NaturalDisaster]

What is Sweet FA?

Sweet FA is social fantasy football league based around the Qooty footy simulator.

Twelve teams compete in two seasons each calendar year in a home-and-away format with finals, similar to AFL. Each week, teams engage with their opponents in dedicated match threads in the lead up to team selection on Thursday and matches on Sunday.

What is Qooty?

Qooty is a computer-simulated football game brought to Big Footy by Mobbs. Two teams of 20 players, 18 on field + 2 interchange, are entered into the sim and a football match is played through a series of random events. Commentary and stats are generated by the sim, which are posted in the match thread each Sunday during the season.

How do I get involved?

Fill in the sign up form below, choose a team and away you go. Your captain will put you in the team and the sim will do the rest. There is no requirement to participate in match threads however participation is encouraged and is often used to 'reward' players with better positions.

FORM:

Name (your BigFooty username):
Preferred Position 1:
Preferred Position 2:
Preferred Position 3:
Number:
Height:
Weight:
Preferred Team (if you have one):
State (optional):
How did you hear about the Sweet F.A?:


Why should I get involved?

Sweet FA offers a different experience on Big Footy to the main/club boards while staying true to its football core. This community has been existence nearly as long as Big Footy itself and over 250 posters participate each season. The league has a strong fantasy element with its own history, awards, media, characters and stories. Match threads typically resemble random discussion threads that you would find on club boards.


WHO ARE THE SWEET F.A CLUBS AND WHO ARE THEIR CAPTAINS?

Baghdad Bombers: Metalcrusher/BLUEALLTHRU
Coney Island Warriors: TheInjuryFactory
Dragons FFC: serial_thrilla
East Side Phoenix: Chipmunk
Fighting Furies: Bastyy
Gold City Royals: The Filth Wizard/PMBangers
Gumbies FFC: Barrybran
Las Vegas Bears: MWPP
Mount Buller Demons: manangatang
Roys FFC: TedDougChris
Sin City Swamprats: philreich
West Coast Wonders: Mozzie19

Frequently Asked Questions:

Spoiler: FAQ

Do I need to do anything?

Once signed up, all you need to do is show up week by week and, alongside your teammates, banter with the opposition. You may also choose to get involved in league media and volunteer roles.

Ok, so I read the above description and read some of the threads on the board, but I still don't really 'get' it.

For a more detailed description of the Sweet FA Concept, read the "Sweet FA Explained" thread in the useful links section below. You can also ask your captain, fellow teammates for help understanding it.

If you still don't understand, don't worry, that comes with time.

So it is a banter board, does that mean anything goes?

No. The Sweet FA is fairly lenient in terms of banter, sledging and insults compared to the majority of the board, but there is still a line, if you cross that line, you will face consequences from the board moderators (Anything from a warning to bans) and possibly even league Administration (Missed matches, ineligibility from awards)

Things that are particularly frowned upon here:

- Any type of hate speech (Slurs regarding gender, race, sexuality etc) regardless of whether you are joking or not
- Over the top smut, suggestive images or gifs
- Mod abuse/ criticism
- Personal attacks not directed at a posters persona, but the person behind that persona.

For more details, please have a read of the board rules:

Mod. Notice - Bigfooty Terms Of Use and Rules - PLEASE READ

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/help/terms/ And please note adult content is forbidden on the SFA and across all Bigfooty boards https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/adult-content-forbidden-on-bigfooty.1217142/ If you have an issue with the rules or infractions please contact a mod or admin...

www.bigfooty.com

You can also PM the board moderators if unsure of anything:

Blacky
manangatang
NaturalDisaster
Barrybran

It sounds fun, but I don't have the time to commit, is it a big commitment?

It is really what you make it. Some post a lot in match threads, get involved in media and volunteer, others are happy posting 3-4 times a week. It is up to you how much time you choose to put into it. At the end at the day, it's about the fun and no one will hold it against you if you cannot be extremely active.

How does the "simulator" work?

The sim randomly generates match commentary and and statistics for each game.

An example of commentary:

1 : 0 {C} - nahnah had that ruck contest all to themself.
1 : .1 {C} - GotTheGoodes takes them on.
1 : .14 {C} - Then he runs it out of bounds ... deliberately.
1 : .18 {C} - The ball is now with brahj.
1 : .22 {C} - GotTheGoodes threw himself in front of a moving tram.
1 : .26 {C} - So GotTheGoodes ... with a moment to digest his options.
1 : .3 {C} - brahj gets enough of a grip to dislodge the ball.
1 : .34 {C} - brahj has possession.
1 : .38 {C} - brahj has time to take a bounce.
1 : .43 {rHFF} - A long looping handpass to ShaunDuggan.
1 : .46 {rHFF} - He involves GreyCrow in the play.
1 : .51 {CHF} - Gets hands off within the nick of time.
1 : .55 {lHFF} - A wild handball - but luckily Ulahoopski was well placed to clean up.
1 : .59 {FF} - A measured kick in the direction of The Filth Wizard.
1 : 1.03 {FF} - But he picks out MannumPower.
1 : 1.07 {lBP} - Quadzilla has it.
1 : 1.12 {CHB} - Kicks in the direction of jackster83.
1 : 1.16 {CHB} - jackster83 is the target but he's outplayed by CakeEater.
1 : 1.19 {lHFF} - Ulahoopski to send the ball forward.
1 : 1.23 {rHFF} - Handpass to space. ShaunDuggan runs onto it.
1 : 1.28 {rHFF} - Passes to GreyCrow by hand.
1 : 1.32 {rHFF} - GreyCrow sells the dummy and helps himself to a bounce.
1 : 1.36 {CHF} - Almost a throw to CakeEater.
1 : 1.4 {CHF} - CakeEater nearly got done for running too far but he remembers to bounce at last.
1 : 1.45 {CHF} - CakeEater didn't see that tackle coming from jackster83.
1 : 1.49 {CHB} - Nobody's checking jackster83.
1 : 1.52 {lHBF} - He kicks across the ground towards Wojcinski.
1 : 1.57 {lHBF} - ShaunDuggan must wash his hands in superglue. Astonishing mark.
1 : 2.01 {rHFF} - ShaunDuggan has possession.
1 : 2.07 {rHFF} - ShaunDuggan bounces the ball.
1 : 2.11 {lHFF} - Gets a handpass away to Ulahoopski.
1 : 2.15 {rFP} - A short kick to NTRabbit.
1 : 2.19 {rFP} - Quadzilla drops an absolute sitter.
1 : 2.24 {lBP} - Quadzilla signals for his teammates to present.
1 : 2.28 {FB} - He tries to find MannumPower with a chip pass.
1 : 2.32 {FB} - MannumPower spills the mark.
1 : 2.35 {FB} - Nobody's checking MannumPower.
1 : 2.4 {lBP} - A poor handpass but Quadzilla is up to the challenge.
1 : 2.44 {lBP} - Quadzilla has time to take a bounce.
1 : 2.48 {lBP} - A quick handpass to Rich the babe Evans.
1 : 2.52 {lBP} - Rich the babe Evans has time to take a bounce.
1 : 2.57 {lBP} - Quadzilla ran into NTRabbit and came off second-best.
1 : 3.01 {rFP} - NTRabbit sucks it up like a dustbuster and he's off and running.
1 : 3.05 {rFP} - He's brought down by Quadzilla.
1 : 3.09 {FB} - Who wants it? MannumPower does. Great stuff.
1 : 3.13 {rBP} - edgie receives his handpass.
1 : 3.17 {rBP} - Crunching tackle by grumbleguts.
1 : 3.21 {rFP} - A bit of space for NTRabbit to utilise.
1 : 3.25 {rFP} - He has a shot from nowhere.
1 : 3.3 {rFP} - Fantastic goal from NTRabbit.
Gold City Royals : 1.0.6
Sin City Swamprats : 0.0.0

an example of statistics generated:

GCR SENIORS Vs SCS SENIORS
GCR               7    0        11   5        17   7        18   10   118
SCS               4    2        6    4        8    7        13   7    85
GCR        HO  K  M  H  T  FF FA G  B   Dt  SCS         HO  K  M  H  T  FF FA G  B   Dt
ShaunDugga  0  7  2  6  0  0  0  1  2   47  SarahSmile   0  3  0  1  1  0  0  1  1   22
Blacky      0  3  3  9  0  0  1  0  0   33  Rich the b   7  4  1  2  0  0  2  0  1   21
NTRabbit    0  4  0  0  1  0  0  3  1   35  Quadzilla    0  7  1  6  0  0  0  0  0   36
MrPremiers  0  4  4  9  1  0  1  0  0   43  akkaps       0  10 7  12 0  0  1  0  0   72
spookism    0  7  3  6  0  0  0  0  0   42  jackster83   0  7  3  9  1  0  0  0  0   52
Smartys Po  0  5  3  6  3  0  1  0  0   45  projectv     0  4  3  7  1  0  1  0  0   36
Paddles_    0  11 6  11 3  1  1  0  1   84  Power Raid   0  6  4  8  2  0  0  0  0   54
brahj       0  17 5  12 1  0  1  1  0   97  MannumPowe   0  5  7  6  0  0  2  0  0   42
CakeEater   0  5  6  13 0  0  1  0  0   56  Ant Bear     0  8  0  10 0  0  0  0  0   44
Kapow!!!    0  9  2  11 1  1  1  0  1   58  Firestarte   0  5  8  6  0  1  0  0  0   52
Ulahoopski  0  10 5  11 1  0  0  2  0   83  philreich    0  6  5  4  0  0  0  0  1   42
Noobz0r     0  5  2  5  0  0  0  1  0   37  Sparkle      0  7  1  6  2  2  1  2  0   55
Kennedy Pa  0  0  2  7  0  0  0  0  0   20  LukeParker   0  4  0  0  0  0  0  3  1   31
The Filth   0  5  0  0  0  1  1  4  1   38  Wojcinski    0  3  4  1  0  0  0  2  0   35
grumblegut  0  5  1  0  1  2  0  3  2   44  GremioPowe   0  2  0  0  0  0  1  1  1   10
GreyCrow    14 12 0  9  1  1  0  2  0   85  sataris      10 9  0  7  4  0  0  0  0   67
Marlowe     0  15 0  16 6  4  2  1  1  106  ant555       0  11 0  7  7  3  1  1  1   82
nahnah      0  14 0  7  5  3  0  0  1   80  Nunez        0  11 0  7  9  5  0  2  1  101
BRAB        0  0  0  2  0  0  0  0  0    4  edgie        0  1  1  5  0  0  1  0  0   13
Easty       0  3  2  6  1  0  1  0  0   28  GotTheGood   0  7  2  6  1  0  3  1  0   40

Is the simulator random?

Yes, it is 100% random.

Do I have to be around when the match is being posted?

It is part of the experience and the fun, but if you cannot be around, don't stress. You can always catch up later.

Feel free to sign up and enjoy the league with all the other BigFooty posters! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them in this thread.

Useful Links:

• Sweet F.A Wiki Page
• Sweet F.A Archives Sub-forum - learn about league history and request statistics and data
• The Sweet F.A Explained - a more comprehensive explanation of the Sweet F.A concept
• Mental Health Support Resources Thread - a comprehensive list of support services

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Hi.

 

[Jabba73]

Is this only for new to SFA players or also those looking for a new club?


Nice work on the cut and paste from last season btw.

 

[Barrybran]

Is this only for new to SFA players or also those looking for a new club?


Nice work on the cut and paste from last season btw.

More for new and returning posters to the board looking for a place to sign up. Existing players would probably just PM someone.

 

[Bastyy]

Hello, I would like to join the Furies

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Is this only for new to SFA players or also those looking for a new club?


Nice work on the cut and paste from last season btw.

 

[Cadsky]

Hello, I would like to join the Furies

 

[Cadsky]

Poor Ralph

 

[schmuttt]

 

[The Filth Wizard]

What took you so long?

 

[schmuttt]

Santoz heard you were talking s**t about my boi A Swallow

 

[Santoz]

Santoz heard you were talking sh*t about my boi A Swallow

Are you going to make YouTube videos for me as well?

 

[Bastyy]

View attachment 1177124

Come on Moz, I can't be known as the guy that even the Wonders won't recruit

 

[Cadsky]

Come on Moz, I can't be known as the guy that even the Wonders won't recruit

Be better I guess

 

[serial_thrilla]

Chipmunk I'm being censored and repressed!!!

 

[Chipmunk]

Chipmunk I'm being censored and repressed!!!

 

[Quivorir]

I'd like to subscribe to one team please.

 

[serial_thrilla]

I'd like to subscribe to one team please.

Congratulations - you're now a Carlton supporter. Chief could you please fix Quiv's account?

 

[Quivorir]

Congratulations - you're now a Carlton supporter. Chief could you please fix Quiv's account?

 

[Bluelegs]

I'm here what do I do?

 

[DenieD]

I'm here what do I do?

Just fill this out and watch your PMs blow up:

Name (your BigFooty username):
Preferred Position 1:
Preferred Position 2:
Preferred Position 3:
Number:
Height:
Weight:
Preferred Team (if you have one):
State (optional):
How did you hear about the Sweet F.A?:

 

[Barrybran]

I'm here what do I do?

Take a look around. I'm sure your inbox will be flooded in no time.

 

[Bluelegs]

Just fill this out and watch your PMs blow up:

Name (your BigFooty username):
Preferred Position 1:
Preferred Position 2:
Preferred Position 3:
Number:
Height:
Weight:
Preferred Team (if you have one):
State (optional):
How did you hear about the Sweet F.A?:

Name: Bluelegs
Preferred Position 1: Wing (closest to the bench)
Preferred Position 2: Half-Back Flank (closest to the bench)
Preferred Position 3: Half-Forward Flank (closest to the bench)
(These are the three positions my under 9's coach thought I was best suited to when I wasn't sitting on the bench.)
Number: 13
Height: 1.77 m
Weight: How dare you.
Preferred Team: Who ever just finished last.
State: Victoria
How did you hear about the Sweet F.A?: Headless threatened me.

 

[PMBangers]

Name: Bluelegs
Preferred Position 1: Wing (closest to the bench)
Preferred Position 2: Half-Back Flank (closest to the bench)
Preferred Position 3: Half-Forward Flank (closest to the bench)
(These are the three positions my under 9's coach thought I was best suited to when I wasn't sitting on the bench.)
Number: 13
Height: 1.77 m
Weight: How dare you.
Preferred Team: Who ever just finished last.
State: Victoria
How did you hear about the Sweet F.A?: Headless threatened me.

Your fondness of the bench and relation to Headless is perfect

 

[Bluelegs]

Your fondness of the bench and relation to Headless is perfect

I'll just be on Headless' team if possible, I need more of his brand of positivity in my life.