Blue Side
IN: Shoes (BBBL), LOST4 (III.2), Knokido (III.3), Omaha BC (III.8)
OUT: fredoteam (III.10), Cavs nation (III.8), suikerboys (III.3)
1. Shoes: 492k [NEW]
Nineteenfortyeleven seems to have decided to keep all but one player of his BBBL roster. Having been crowned champion in II.1 twice (S34, 38) and a third promotion out of II.1 in S43, a fourth time appears unavoidable. With 9 seasons in BBBL under the belt, I’m expecting a party for the 10th jubilee.
This rubberbanding gives a perfect opportunity to start the training of Lambert (48263933). But since this bring extra costs, it won’t be a profitable season for Shoes.
2. LV Clips: 416k [+35k]
Still stays strong with a full Belgian roster, trained and drafted by none other than LV Clips. His only purchase was an Estonian player in S40 and he never even played!
There is no Union Liège this season to stop Bull2213, but Shoes is no better for him. Unfortunately for LV, his trio Kruismans-Francken-Laffineur has reached 36yo and is losing salary (thus skills) quickly. Training replacements take years, so I can only see his team getting weaker for inside tactics.
I admire the dedication and preparation some people have to try and achieve greatness by limiting themselves.
3. Houdeng Donkeys: 324k [+26k]
Nautelet won’t like me putting him this high in the list, as it might bring bad luck. However, since he expanded his roster to spread the played minutes better, game shapes aren’t lacking anymore and the player have performed positively.
A team like Houdeng deserves to stay in div. II, but to be crowned champion is too much of an uphill battle, at least for now.
But who knows, when De Muyt is fully trained …
4. LOST4: 302k [NEW]
When it comes to experience, PFSF would be candidate no.1. Having started in S3, there no doubt you can call him a BB-veteran.
Despite all these IRL years, BBBL has never been reached and probably won’t be for next season. The players are great, but to reach BBBL, you’ll need excellent players. However, because of a versatile roster and a wide bench, POs are likely, but still not guaranteed.
5. The Golden Era: 286k [-10k]
While the conference got stronger, The Golden Era got slightly weaker. As he mentioned himself, the goal is training and avoiding relegation. And this training coincides with achieving the maximum, for that reason I put Warriorground at 5th position. But our U21 coach shouldn’t fear, with his young team, in 2-3 seasons, he’ll be at the top of this list.
It is somewhat weird to see a U21 coach train NT players, but I’m sure his Utopian team fills that gap.
6. Aubel Nation: 278k [-32k]
Veoz has cut some oldies in his team the last days. These welcome leaves have however weakened the team. Weakening which transfers his team from 1st place in regulation last season to just a PO contender.
Since the search for a new SG is still on, a competent replacement can shoot Veoz up multiple positions. If he wants to avoid relegation games, breaking the bank will have to be a potential thougth.
7. Knokido: 290k [NEW]
Franske is still very active on the transfer market, showing his interest in remaining a div. II team. Only having started this team 5 seasons ago, there is plenty to prove.
It was a real toss up for 4th to 7th, but the lack of experience makes me believe Knokido will have to fight relegation. If he remains this active on the market, this can change in an instant, that’s how close the battle for the last PO spot appears this season.
8. Omaha BC: 229k [NEW]
With by far the weakest starting 5 of the blue side, Lincoln Hawks’ purchase of Casas won’t be groundbreaking. His win against Knokido is somewhat misleading, because Franske has acquired 4 new players since then.
Where others need one solid purchase to be PO ready, Omaha BC needs at least one purchase to avoid instant relegation. An outside player would be welcome.
Last edited by Krifl at 06/14/2020 11:52:39