League 2010/11 proposals without prejudice

Please!

I didn't start this thread so that we could have a bitch-fest about unfulfilled fixtures, and whose fault it was.

You started it for the sake of starting another thread...didn't you?

I've just noticed that Aidan and Gabes have the same online persona. You guys should swap avatars. No one would notice.

How'd you work that out?

Enforcing forfeits to get games played means you have no idea how the teams would've stacked up against each other and throws out the results.

Encouraging 4-player teams means you will have to eventually pick 3 of those 4 to put forward into future tourneys, etc, meaning that combination may not be the best combination or the one that was placed highly in the London league.

Having a play-off at the end of the league means you can decide on any kind of mini-tourney you like and the results should be more accurate between the top teams, fixtures are often not similar/comparable/fair when spread out over time (in comparison to a one day tourney at least).

Also, a shorter league means a more accurate representation of teams within that time frame... some teams may start out really bad and get really good by the end of a long league which throws out comparative results.

I've just noticed that Aidan and Gabes have the same online persona. You guys should swap avatars. No one would notice.

I've just noticed you're an idiot. Everyone noticed.

Yup. Exactly the same.

You started it for the sake of starting another thread...didn't you?

Actually, no, you may be surprised to learn that I didn't.

Enforcing forfeits to get games played means you have no idea how the teams would've stacked up against each other and throws out the results.

Encouraging 4-player teams means you will have to eventually pick 3 of those 4 to put forward into future tourneys, etc, meaning that combination may not be the best combination or the one that was placed highly in the London league.

Having a play-off at the end of the league means you can decide on any kind of mini-tourney you like and the results should be more accurate between the top teams, fixtures are often not similar/comparable/fair when spread out over time (in comparison to a one day tourney at least).

Also, a shorter league means a more accurate representation of teams within that time frame... some teams may start out really bad and get really good by the end of a long league which throws out comparative results.

How many games have been forfeited this season?
I've always thought that the sign of a good team is consistency. You can have good tournaments and bad tournaments, I don't feel these accurately present the teams ability whereas a league that goes on for months will display a teams ability to play consistently...

Either way, do what you will with the league...play all the games on the moon if it make you happy..

We'll still Win it.

Is it worth me stating that I'm opposed to the idea of 4 player teams? Or is that a whole other can of worms?

I think bills original two ideas work against each other, I think everyone agrees that next year there will be more players, but if teams are 4 players per ream there probably won't be a need to divide into two divisions.

Personally I don't like the idea of divisions, 4 player teams would also make games easier to organise.

Although how would Teams that have always played together feel about naming a fouth? BADD? :)

edit: I posted the above when this thread was on it's first page but for some reason my phone didn't actually post till a bit later...

I think bills original two ideas work against each other, I think everyone agrees that next year there will be more players, but if teams are 4 players per ream there probably won't be a need to divide into two divisions.

Personally I don't like the idea of divisions, 4 player teams would also make games easier to organise.

Although how would Teams that have always played together feel about naming a fouth? BADD? :)

There's only one 'D'

Is it worth me stating that I'm opposed to the idea of 4 player teams? Or is that a whole other can of worms?

Yeah, it's always worth stating an opinion!

Either way, do what you will with the league...play all the games on the moon if it make you happy..

We'll still Win it.

who's 'we'?

I love my team and I definitely wouldnt want to play in a 4-man team...but some people are so desperate to finish the league ASAP and some teams refuse to play with a sub or take a forfeit. It is a suggestion to help get the league played on time - if that's what we need to do, whilst still including everyone who wants to play.

im all for the NA approach personally.

Aidan, if you're of the opinion that this league has gone smoothly, that London team play has moved on (in leaps and bounds) and that there won't be a problem next year with the potential influx of new teams, then I can see how it'd be a good thing to keep things the same for next year.

I don't agree with that though, I feel London teams are falling behind their Euro counterparts, I think the league has over-shot it's time frame, I think team play has been reserved for league games only and I think the league is not as accurate as it could be (which I feel is important if we use it for qualification next year).

i think 4 player teams also will make for a lot of tension when teams have to select who plays internationally, then naturally team captains will sort of emerge. sounds a bit iffy to me.

but also leaves a lot of players free to make up new interesting teams for international tournaments.

#thinkingoutloud

Sorry, in my opinion, Rotten Apples is a 3 man team. Same for BAD, same for Cosmic.

who's 'we'?

You know. Remember: Three Beards One Cup vs. BAD Polo 0-5, 1-4, 1-5

4 player teams moves the judgement of london teams into a big grey area... I'd be against using the league for qualification if we go for lots of 4 person teams.

4 person teams also potentially means less London polo, boo. - actually I'm not sure about this.

If 4 player teams makes our teams better than I'm all for it, I think the opposite is true however.

not saying every team. BAD will always be 3, as will LC. But an option for some teams.

not saying every team. BAD will always be 3, as will LC. But an option for some teams.

Zombie had 4 for the whole of this season.

this whole discussion highlights how young polo is, everything is up in the air.

really exciting. we should think long term when making these decisions, how will short term solutions to league issues affect polo in the long term

Either way, do what you will with the league...play all the games on the moon if it make you happy..

We'll still Win it.

I am sure you probably will.

I'm sorry. I'm just messing about. I'll leave you be.x