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In this case, Guatemala posed no threat to us whatsoever, so yeah the 13th player was unnecessary, but this is my reasoning:

Suppose you were playing in the first game a team like Brazil or USA with managers who most likely scout their opponents intensely as is to be expected from an NT manager. Since this is the first game of the season, by oeuftete's reasoning there should only be 12 players in the roster. Now these 12 players include 2 SF players that are known to be inside players, couldn't the manager of the other team be able to guess that you would play an inside offensive tactic and prepare accordingly.

Now, if you add a 13th player that is known to be an outside SF, wouldn't that give you strategic flexibility, not only in your roster, but make it not so obvious that you were going for the inside tactic.

I believe that even if you don't use a player in the game, it doesn't mean that it doesn't serve a strategic purpose.

Just my 2 cents.
Martin

Suppose you were playing in the first game a team like Brazil or USA

We weren't.

I just wanted to thank everybody for the entertainment. It has definately lifted my spirits after a tough couple of days at work! I can't wait until next Monday when I get dumped on after a probable loss to Spain ;)

there's better than a 99.99% chance I may have a beverage or two to go along with my entertainment :)

Hey I have a B.Sc in mathematics and as such you're supposed to go along with the "Suppose"s. Otherwise all my arguments are moot! :D

I suppose that's true. ;)

Totally off topic, but Paul Beirne is the name of the guy that is the is the head of Toronto FC, the MLS franchise. If his name was Brian Burke or Brian Colangelo you'd have a bunch of buyers.

Wow, single position training 'til they are about 26?? That's a definite long-term commitment! Good luck ;)

Here's another that has just been saved from retirement. Same time frame as Beirne when hitting the transfer list. Hopefully somebody in Canada is willing to purchase him. The other Canadian I saved recently did not get purchased by a Canadian, but is being trained by a top team in Serbia.

Christopher Moran (9976392) Center

Weekly salary:
$ 4 644
DMI: 9800
Age: 18
Height: 7'0" / 213 cm
Potential: hall of famer
Game Shape: average
Jump Shot: inept Jump Range: mediocre
Outside Def.: pitiful Handling: pitiful
Driving: average Passing: pitiful
Inside Shot: respectable Inside Def.: respectable
Rebounding: mediocre Shot Blocking: mediocre
Stamina: pitiful Free Throw: strong

Experience: atrocious