Strategy 2025 Flex Spot Discussion & Strategy

[WaynesWorld19]

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

I don't think people are understanding the conundrum I described.

Xerri, TDK (Boyd)
Flynn in flex

In this scenario, there is no pivoting from the flex position, unless you are using a trade on one of these four players (or in the unlikely event one gets DPP mid-season).

Are coaches happy to lock themselves into this scenario????

I'm big on a playing R3, cash gen is king.

But the above scenario and lack of flexibility scares the bejesus out of me, which is why I've shifted to Flynn at R2 and no ruckman in the flex position.

Thoughts?

I have the above players, happy to take the risk. I'll trade in a r/f donut for Flynn or Boyd when they max out.

I agree having the DPP would be better but can't ignore the cash those two will make.

 

[Significant]

I have the above players, happy to take the risk. I'll trade in a r/f donut for Flynn or Boyd when they max out.

I agree have the DPP would be better but can't ignore the cash those two will make.

Why would you not just play Flynn from R2 instead and mitigate the risk?

 

[MrChristo]

Why would you not just play Flynn from R2 instead and mitigate the risk?

But what risk are you reducing by doing that?
If anything i feel like the risk is increased by having a non-player. (*)

As Maybs Tomoz said, the cows are there to roost, they aren't going to be season keepers, so create your flexibility then.

(*) My conundrum of staying a loop notwithstanding...

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Why would you not just play Flynn from R2 instead and mitigate the risk?

Flynn at R2 seems riskier to me. I want two premo rucks. Try to not muck around in the ruck spots.

I only see this situation lasting 6-8 weeks. But a playing bottom priced ruck is too good to ignore, even if I have trust issues with Ross Lyin

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

But what risk are you reducing by doing that?
If anything i feel like the risk is increased by having a non-player. (*)

As Maybs Tomoz said, the cows are there to roost, they aren't going to be season keepers, so create your flexibility then.

(*) My conundrum of staying a loop notwithstanding...

I wouldn't worry about starting a loop. It's only an issue in round one, as you can use bye players for next 3. After that you're bound to have at least one DNP you can use.

 

[MrChristo]

Depending on availabile/must have rooks, I'm a chance at this point to not have any Rd. 2 or 3 bye players...

(Which now i say it out loud, seems like a waste in a best 18 round... )

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Depending on availabile/must have rooks, I'm a chance at this point to not have any Rd. 2 or 3 bye players...

(Which now i say it out loud, seems like a waste in a best 18 round... )

Not starting Mills and BSmith would be unique. Reckon we get at least one rookie from GWS.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Not starting Mills and BSmith would be unique. Reckon we get at least one rookie from GWS.

GWS coach tips untried forward as debut chance

“He’s performed really strongly, I expect him to be pushing hard.”

www.zerohanger.com

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

GWS coach tips untried forward as debut chance

“He’s performed really strongly, I expect him to be pushing hard.”

www.zerohanger.com

Was thinking more Stone or Leake but the more the merrier.

 

[Obese Arachnid]

GWS coach tips untried forward as debut chance

“He’s performed really strongly, I expect him to be pushing hard.”

www.zerohanger.com

I'm not picking any kent who has a name like he's some Marvel/DC comic character!

 

[Toastie]

I don't think people are understanding the conundrum I described.

Xerri, TDK (Boyd)
Flynn in flex

In this scenario, there is no pivoting from the flex position, unless you are using a trade on one of these four players (or in the unlikely event one gets DPP mid-season).

Are coaches happy to lock themselves into this scenario????

I'm big on a playing R3, cash gen is king.

But the above scenario and lack of flexibility scares the bejesus out of me, which is why I've shifted to Flynn at R2 and no ruckman in the flex position.

Thoughts?

I’d say you can still pivot from a ruck in your flex because Flynn isn’t a keeper. If he is the best value for money you can find, start him in flex then flip him to a player from any line. Dangerous as an R2.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

I have the above players, happy to take the risk. I'll trade in a r/f donut for Flynn or Boyd when they max out.

I agree having the DPP would be better but can't ignore the cash those two will make.

I think the early rounds Flynn is a great choice for the Flex position if he is No1 ruck at the Eagles.
Should score decent and if he can make $150-$200k it would be great then trade him out to probably a mid/def.
Someone like Flanders would be perfect.

 

[Darcynav25]

If you pick a flex player with DPP, can the flex players be swapped across lines or are they locked into flex?

Alternatively can you trade your flex and move any player into the flex position?

On SM-G970F using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[WaynesWorld19]

If you pick a flex player with DPP, can the flex players be swapped across lines or are they locked into flex?

Alternatively can you trade your flex and move any player into the flex position?

On SM-G970F using BigFooty.com mobile app

Yes to both questions

 

[Test Tickle]

If you pick a flex player with DPP, can the flex players be swapped across lines or are they locked into flex?

Alternatively can you trade your flex and move any player into the flex position?

On SM-G970F using BigFooty.com mobile app

So my thinking is to move an early player to your flex position as flex has no emergency cover.

 

[Deliverance]

So my thinking is to move an early player to your flex position as flex has no emergency cover.

Thata the general consensus

 

[Jars458]

I assume you just get the score of your flex and it doesn't actually replace the zero player you are using for the captaincy loophole?

 

[Test Tickle]

I assume you just get the score of your flex and it doesn't actually replace the zero player you are using for the captaincy loophole?

Incorrect.

What happens if my captain is not in my best 22?

If your captain’s doubled score is not in your Best 22 scores for the round, then their points will not count - you simply get your Best 22 scores only. Similarly, if your captain’s doubled score is not in your best 22 scores, you do NOT automatically receive double points from your vice captain - your vice captain only receives double points if your captain does not play for any reason.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

I assume you just get the score of your flex and it doesn't actually replace the zero player you are using for the captaincy loophole?

Not necessarily, because your emergency's score is brought onto the field.

 

[timtimtim]

You can have anyone at Flex, its only your lowest score that drops off.

lol yes I know

Which is my 1st point - I.e., Given the questions surrounding English’s performance (and restricted movement) you’re better off spending that $580/590k on someone else for ur flex

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That said, my 2nd point is $580/590k is too much to spend on your flex anyway. It should ideally be your 23rd best player (I think)

Hear me out

All things being equal, ideally you can loop the weakest player on each line with an off field emergency - eg: D6/D7, M8/M9, F6/F7

(Or if you have all green dots then you play the strongest emergency on field)

IF your flex is $580/590k he is NOT one of your weakest players

In fact, if your flex is in your top 22 he should just be on field in his respective line (otherwise you’re just running one premo short on another line)

If your flex is not in your best 22 ideally he can be an emergency loop - eg: M9

But since the flex covers all lines, he’s effectively an emergency loop for your whole team and hence should be the strongest of your off field emergencies… aka your 23rd best player

 

[toxic]

lol yes I know

Which is my 1st point - I.e., Given the questions surrounding English’s performance (and restricted movement) you’re better off spending that $580/590k on someone else for ur flex

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That said, my 2nd point is $580/590k is too much to spend on your flex anyway. It should ideally be your 23rd best player (I think)

Hear me out

All things being equal, ideally you can loop the weakest player on each line with an off field emergency - eg: D6/D7, M8/M9, F6/F7

(Or if you have all green dots then you play the strongest emergency on field)

IF your flex is $580/590k he is NOT one of your weakest players

In fact, if your flex is in your top 22 he should just be on field in his respective line (otherwise you’re just running one premo short on another line)

If your flex is not in your best 22 ideally he can be an emergency loop - eg: M9

But since the flex covers all lines, he’s effectively an emergency loop for your whole team and hence should be the strongest of your off field emergencies… aka your 23rd best player

The beauty of the flex is there's 50 different ways to think it and play it.

I for one welcome another premo in the Flex spot currently

 

[Significant]

lol yes I know

Which is my 1st point - I.e., Given the questions surrounding English’s performance (and restricted movement) you’re better off spending that $580/590k on someone else for ur flex

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That said, my 2nd point is $580/590k is too much to spend on your flex anyway. It should ideally be your 23rd best player (I think)

Hear me out

All things being equal, ideally you can loop the weakest player on each line with an off field emergency - eg: D6/D7, M8/M9, F6/F7

(Or if you have all green dots then you play the strongest emergency on field)

IF your flex is $580/590k he is NOT one of your weakest players

In fact, if your flex is in your top 22 he should just be on field in his respective line (otherwise you’re just running one premo short on another line)

If your flex is not in your best 22 ideally he can be an emergency loop - eg: M9

But since the flex covers all lines, he’s effectively an emergency loop for your whole team and hence should be the strongest of your off field emergencies… aka your 23rd best player

I'm not sure you understand the Flex at all... it doesn't have to be your 23rd best player. In all truth, based on last few years, with a full team your F6 will be your weakest on field player.

 

[timtimtim]

The beauty of the flex is there's 50 different ways to think it and play it.

I for one welcome another premo in the Flex spot currently

That’s what I thought as first. But in reality there may not be given its best 22 (of 23 on field players)

FYI you do know salary cap is fixed right? We’ll all have similar/same number of premos at the start of the season regardless whichever line they start on

As season progresses… some will get to full premo, but not many have a solid 100+ player on the bench - eg: a M9

If you’re fortunate to have this extra premo why have him stuck at M9 only looping the Mids? Move him to Flex and he’s effectively a loop for your full team

He may not be your literal 23rd best player; it’s just a conceptual phrase to communicate ‘someone that’s not good enough to start on his designated line’ (eg D7, M9, F7, R3)

I maybe wrong but guess time will tell

 

[timtimtim]

I'm not sure you understand the Flex at all... it doesn't have to be your 23rd best player. In all truth, based on last few years, with a full team your F6 will be your weakest on field player.

Not sure you understand the concept of Best 22 from 23 starters? lol

It’s the exact same concept as Best 18 except you have more green dots

Your Flex may not be your literal 23rd best player; it’s just a conceptual phrase to communicate “someone that’s not good enough to start on his designated line”

FYI - original comment was re: starting English as flex. Makes no sense as more reliable players for that price from other lines. Similarly starting a premo flex is just one less premo from an extra line (eg D7, M9, F7, R3)

 

[Significant]

If Bont is your flex player and a rookie is in your midfield that is exactly the same as Bont in the midfield and a rookie in the flex position.

We only have so much salary cap so starting teams it makes absolutely no difference who is in your flex position.

Where the flex will become interesting is when we’ve all got extra salary and can go full premo.

I'd much rather play Bont (or another premo, ideally as early in the week as possible) out of flex, because there is no emergency coverage for that role.

That then allows greater rookie roulette on the main lines to work out the best arrangement when considering match ups to maximise points on field.

I think the flexibility in trading is also being underappreciated. Having a player sitting in a position that could get traded to ANY other player, REGARDLESS of line - huge game changer, not having to necessarily rely on DPP to facilitate trades...

None of us will fully appreciate the functionality until it's operational.