SuperCoach 2020 – Rules Update

Hi all

I’m not sure if it is behind a pay-wall or not, so in case you’ve missed it, here are the latest changes to the Rules for 2020.

** I am presuming under these unprecedented circumstances that KFC SuperCoach will be happy for us to ensure that ALL SuperCoach players who visit SCT should see and understand these changes to normal rules in 2020.  The following information is taken directly from their website**

GENERAL RULE AND GAME PLAY UPDATES:

The season will be reduced to 17 rounds. Based on current information, we expect that 17 rounds will be played out – however further adjustments may be made if required.

— No Best 18 scoring: With traditional bye rounds no longer applicable, Best 18 scoring is also removed from the schedule.

— No change to league size:. As many of you have been busy filling and completing your head-to-head leagues, we will not be making any additional changes to your league sizes.

— Both 10 and 18-team leagues will now kick off in Round 1: We will try to fit in as much H2H action as possible. Finals series will be scheduled to take place in Rounds 14-17. Therefore not all teams will be matched up to play against each other (18-team leagues) and some teams will play each other twice (10-team leagues). League fixtures will be generated at random.

— You won’t see H2H match-ups until the Bulldogs v Magpies game is completed on Friday night. We just want to allow ample time for you to finalise any incomplete leagues before they are finalised and H2H fixtures are generated.

— Player price changes begin in Round 2 (or after a player has played two matches) to account for the shortened season. Note that we will continue to use a three-round rolling average to calculate prices. For Round 2, the third score used will be based on the previous season average score that each player was priced at – then returning to normal after the third round. Check out our FAQ below for additional details.

— Each team will have 30 trades, with a maximum of two per round: This has not changed from previous years. This is based on a 17-round season and one round being played per week.

— Bonus trades may become available: With the uncertainty around the season and upcoming fixtures, we may add additional bonus trades and trade periods if, for example there is an extended break at any point and mini-drafts take place to top up lists; matches are being played in greater frequency; or there are instances where teams play mid-week, resulting in teams playing twice in a single round. We will remain agile and adapt to changing conditions, and provide you ample heads-up if any changes are coming up.

SCORING, PRICE CHANGES, PROJECTIONS, BREAKEVENS — FAQ

What will the impact be on player scoring with reduced, 16 minute (plus time on) quarters?

While we expect the impact to be minimal as all games are still being capped and normalised at 3300 points, we are entering uncharted and unprecedented territory where it is all difficult to predict.

If scores happen to be lower, does that mean we can expect all of our premiums to drop in price after two matches?

The short answer is no. Price changes will be normalised across the entire playing list and relative to each other. For every price that goes down, another one goes up. You can continue to (largely) apply your usual strategies around cash generation.

What’s the impact on player price changes when they change after two rounds?

As we will be using a score based on an average that the payer was initially priced at for the second round change, we expect price changes may be somewhat subdued after two rounds, compared to what you would have seen previously after three rounds. This may be more apparent for rookies. The impact and difference is expected to be minimal, however, and return to business-as-usual after three rounds.

What about Break Evens?

We expect that we will be able to provide fairly accurate breakevens post Round 1.

Score and price change projections?

This is where it might get a bit tricky. While they will naturally sort themselves out over time, we will actively monitor any change in player scoring based on the scoring impact of reduced match time and tweak accordingly, as quickly as we possibly can. Again, we are entering into a lot of unknowns — but be assured that we will review and update as more data comes to hand.

I noticed that KFC SC Stats is still providing projected data for the rest of the original season on player profiles. Are these correct?

At this stage, the AFL has only confirmed that the first four rounds will proceed as fixtured, and even then it is subject to change with the ever-evolving situation. We will retain as much data as possible, as much of it remains useful in your planning. We will update all fixture data as it is made available. In reality, this may happen or change on a week-to-week basis.

And we’ll give you tips to pick your team based on the latest changes. Every KFC SuperCoach player is in this together, now we have a new challenge that gives everyone a shot at SuperCoach glory. Good luck!

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To give an example of how this will play out with rookies after two rounds, below is Marlion PICKETT’s likely returns based on last night’s actual score and presuming he averages 80 from here.

He is priced to average 22.82, so that will be included in his first price increase as if it were his Rd 0 score.  Hope that makes sense.

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