Paul Roos Lg. Paul Roos Cup - Ultimate Footy Dynasty League - 2023 Season Thread

[Jordie_tackles]

Just a FYI, I setup a custom league on it a few years ago as a test, unfortunately its still points based and doesn't appear to have any option for category based matchups.

I'm looking for alternatives for my cat based UF keeper league that's been running for 10+ years as well, so if I find anything I will share!

I assumed that is what they meant by custom scoring? Could maybe message them as they say they are open to change and improvement, could be an opportunity for them

 

[DamoESP]

I assumed that is what they meant by custom scoring? Could maybe message them as they say they are open to change and improvement, could be an opportunity for them

Their custom scoring is more in the vein of: Only Forwards are awarded points for goals/behinds, midfielders only score points from disposals etc.

I had reached out and asked the question in the past about categories and had a very vague response (they had no plans for it), but might try again and see what they say now

 

[Northern Dogs]

Just a FYI, I setup a custom league on it a few years ago as a test, unfortunately its still points based and doesn't appear to have any option for category based matchups.

I'm looking for alternatives for my cat based UF keeper league that's been running for 10+ years as well, so if I find anything I will share!

Yes, that confirms my suspicions. I had a bit of a look and couldn't find any reference to category based scoring. In this case, the bench seems no better than AFL fantasy unfortunately.

 

[deeman87]

Just a FYI, I setup a custom league on it a few years ago as a test, unfortunately its still points based and doesn't appear to have any option for category based matchups.

I'm looking for alternatives for my cat based UF keeper league that's been running for 10+ years as well, so if I find anything I will share!

Oh that sucks, tx for letting us know and saving me the time. Likewise will let you know if I find anything though its not looking great so far in regards to keeping category scoring. Very disappointing, i cant believe how backwards afl fantasy is compared to American sports.

 

[gdigiovanni]

Hey everyone, there's been some interest in creating a new category based scoring format through a game maker. I've posted the Twitter thread below. The team have expressed interest in creating a new site. It looks promising but needs a few more legs to get it going. If your league is keen like our league is, get onto the thread below and give it some love and feedback!




On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Due to the merging of Ultimate Footy with AFL Fantasy, the Ultimate Footy Forum has been brought into the AFL Fantasy Forum .....it now appears as a Sub-Forum on this board

If there's anything I can assist with ....happy to help

 

[Jordie_tackles]

Hey everyone, there's been some interest in creating a new category based scoring format through a game maker. I've posted the Twitter thread below. The team have expressed interest in creating a new site. It looks promising but needs a few more legs to get it going. If your league is keen like our league is, get onto the thread below and give it some love and feedback!




On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

I’m not in socials can everyone else express their support

 

[Wise Guy Sam]

I’m not in socials can everyone else express their support

Done.

 

[deeman87]

I’m not in socials can everyone else express their support

Yep I expressed my interest for all 3 leagues I'm in.

 

[DamoESP]

Guys, UF have put up a poll for those in Cat leagues about what they would pay to keep it active. I suggest everyone logs into UF and completes the survey ASAP.....we might just managed to keep it alive!

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[Bowski]

Guys, UF have put up a poll for those in Cat leagues about what they would pay to keep it active. I suggest everyone logs into UF and completes the survey ASAP.....we might just managed to keep it alive!

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Done, feels like UF gouging tbh but I want Cat back.

 

[deeman87]

Guys, UF have put up a poll for those in Cat leagues about what they would pay to keep it active. I suggest everyone logs into UF and completes the survey ASAP.....we might just managed to keep it alive!

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done

 

[Wise Guy Sam]

Guys, UF have put up a poll for those in Cat leagues about what they would pay to keep it active. I suggest everyone logs into UF and completes the survey ASAP.....we might just managed to keep it alive!

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Done. Thanks Damo for pointing this out.

 

[Northern Dogs]

Guys, UF have put up a poll for those in Cat leagues about what they would pay to keep it active. I suggest everyone logs into UF and completes the survey ASAP.....we might just managed to keep it alive!

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Done and thanks Damo.

I've also copied and pasted your advice into 2 other keeper leagues that I run. Hope you don't mind, but the more people that respond, the better

 

[Zim^zuM]

Regardless of what happens I say we continue this season as normal in case it's not back for a season or 2. Would be a shame to throw the league away only for categories to return. At least we can keep the integrity of our lists. We can even put a * next to point premiers like the tigers flag in Brisbane.

 

[Zim^zuM]

 

[DamoESP]

Done and thanks Damo.

I've also copied and pasted your advice into 2 other keeper leagues that I run. Hope you don't mind, but the more people that respond, the better

Nah no problems at all mate, share it everywhere you can, the more people that show interest, the better chance we have of them retaining categories.
I still think its a long shot but better than nothing

 

[Jordie_tackles]

Would be happy if any platform added it as part of the premium/paid but where you get stats ect

 

[Zim^zuM]

Hi guys!

Long time no talk.

Glad to see you guys are looking for a way to push through.

Just wanted to give you an update from a little way behind the curtain.

I've been working with a guy named Danny Page from dannybetsnba on a bunch of NBA statistical data stuff.

As soon as UF went down I jumped at the potential chance to develop a replacement to help fill that gap in the market. Even if it looked like s**t, I just wanted it to be functionally the same. Part of this meant I to reach out to the AFL for an API to use for live data updates.

NO deal, which was the expected response. However, UF then almost immediately updated their site with the survey about a paid service.

The belief now is that the AFL deal went through too close to the start of the season for them to implement category scoring on their site/app. So the plan was to ride out 2023 and then relaunch categories in 2024.

Why they didnt keep UF in place for one more year, I don't know, but now that they are putting a $ value on it I think that they are going to spend the cash to roll out categories for THIS season and try to recoup the rush job costs from the fans.

Either way, I hope you boys stick with it because I'm 99% certain it'll only be a single season blip before categories are back with a vengeance next year!

Good luck, have fun!

Cheers
Lee

 

[Freo_4eva]

Submitted the survey and yeh keen to keep going regardless or which way we (are forced) to go

 

[deeman87]

Well guessing from the survey i think well be having UF cat scoring for 1 more year at least while AFL fantasy sets it up. Happy to pay a fee to keep the league going so fingers crossed we can get up and running in the normal format sometime soon. As soon as we hear well need everyone to nominate their keepers so we can get ready for the draft. Still plenty of time yet but would prefer not to be drafting into mid march if we can help it. Anyone got any ideas on the free coaching slot? Also need to hear from NoPositiveTests! & barnabyjones as to whether you guys are in? Assuming ur in tenderwarrior?

 

[flaps]

Has anyone used thebench.com.au
Saw it mentioned on the UF FB page.

I did a test league with 3 other mates about 5 years ago. It was so trashy and buggy (like putting Bachar Houli into the ruck. lol) we left our teams after round 2 and just did a set and forget. I wish it was an alternative, but it was honestly junk, which is sad. Pretty sure they said recently they're ending it anyway.

 

[flaps]

Should also point out, I'm happy to continue playing in PRC if we're heading in another direction.

 

[deeman87]

So i just realised barnabyjones hasnt been online since March so im gonna go ahead and assume we have at least 2 coaching spots to fill. NoPositiveTests! has a habit of rocking up late so im hopeful he will show and ill send him a msg now. It's difficult to fill these spots when we dont know what we're playing, im sure itll be very easy to fill them if we move to points scoring, if its cat scoring and paid they will be far less easy to fill. Im not sure what the answer is but i think id rather move to a 12 team league than points scoring. I guess this will all be answered in time and we'll wait and see if UF is gonna offer cat scoring for 2023 or what.

 

[flaps]

So i just realised barnabyjones hasnt been online since March so im gonna go ahead and assume we have at least 2 coaching spots to fill. NoPositiveTests! has a habit of rocking up late so im hopeful he will show and ill send him a msg now. It's difficult to fill these spots when we dont know what we're playing, im sure itll be very easy to fill them if we move to points scoring, if its cat scoring and paid they will be far less easy to fill. Im not sure what the answer is but i think id rather move to a 12 team league than points scoring. I guess this will all be answered in time and we'll wait and see if UF is gonna offer cat scoring for 2023 or what.

I think we pause any coach replacements until we have clear advice from UF/AF on what it looks like for the future. It's shit, but I think it's necessary in case the motivation from a coach coming in now may not want to play in a month if it all changes to their ideas of what is happening.