Thanks all for the congratulatory wishes. It was indeed a very tough season. The lost away to KMC in the league near the end of the season was the turning point where I started to lose ground to TooCool and Arowana in the quest for the top spot of Big 8. I ended up at second place and it meant that I would play away in the SF against Arowana, should both of us advance past the PO. Knowing I just sold off my long-serving Centre, Timo, I have barely any big guys left in my squad to defend against my opponents' inside attack. Hence, the gamble to spend big on Leon, just before the transfer deadline. Luckily it paid off. As for my new SG, it was meant to replace Inocentas whom I need to rid of, but I guess nobody wanted him. So, he ended up in my playoff plans as backup for Banka. Not wise I see to have a 70K player as a substitute, eh? Well, at least he's a great backup to my mis-firing outside shooting department.
However, I do not know if I'm ready to keep them next season, as their wages are just too overwhelming! I'm not used to keeping too-highly-paid players in my team, but as you all mentioned, the MBBA is getting more and more competitive. I need good players to try to stay where I am. It's a headache i'm not going to lie, but i need to think it thru about what i'm gonna do next season. :)
BTW, good games in the playoffs. Well done to Daimentor to upset Spaz in the SF (playing away some more)! This is a great season for me and I hope it's gonna stay the same next season, but I can foresee a fiery storm ahead of me.
Good luck to all. See you next season!
Cheers!