hi Holtz - thanks for the wishes! me too. :)
I am surprised you don't monitor game shape more, having been to the playoffs many times. iIt just means that your players won't rate as highly - they will be a bit less effective. Now it often doesn't matter, but come playoff time i think it does and I have seen it be a factor in games.
tonight, i expect less return from a couple of my guys due to game shape being only respectable.
I know some people who train game shape just around playoff time - you're right, proficient is the highest level it can get to. It is only worth training if your weekly minutes are stuffed really, but can be helpful in the big one. Mind you, so can some training pops!!
good luck. we will all be watching!!
the relegation games should be crackers too everyone - don't forget these!