Jackal King
Footballguy
I think it's fair to say that the Shark Pool agrees that the degree to which 'luck' is involved in any fantasy football championship is significantly influenced by the format of the league. If this is true, then I think an examination of the popular formats could result in a format where luck is wrung out of the equation as much as practical...leaving us with the most skillful format in the hobby today.
I suggest that the 'tournament' style format is the format that requires the most skill.
When I say 'tournament'...I'm describing the format where everyone can use a player only once per season.
This format eliminates all of the luck associated with the draft. Everyone has equal access to all players.
This format minimizes luck associated with injuries....in that an injury impacts everyone the same.
In fact...I'm not sure I can see where there is any relevant luck in this format.
The biggest problem with this format in gaining wide spread popularity, is that many people consider the draft the high point of the season, and few want to give it up.
But...I think for those that are really put off by the 'luck factor'...the tournament format is something to consider.
Thoughts?
I suggest that the 'tournament' style format is the format that requires the most skill.
When I say 'tournament'...I'm describing the format where everyone can use a player only once per season.
This format eliminates all of the luck associated with the draft. Everyone has equal access to all players.
This format minimizes luck associated with injuries....in that an injury impacts everyone the same.
In fact...I'm not sure I can see where there is any relevant luck in this format.
The biggest problem with this format in gaining wide spread popularity, is that many people consider the draft the high point of the season, and few want to give it up.
But...I think for those that are really put off by the 'luck factor'...the tournament format is something to consider.
Thoughts?