Well.. I have a TON of wily vets too. None of my starters are/ were under 31,years old.. The exp could difference stand for something.. But man.. I don't know.. I think HCA is stronger than people think..
I too don't get foulers no matter how cheap they are.. Supposedly they are supposedly to draw more fouks too because of their physical play.. But I haven't seen that play out a lot.
I drew #26 ranked team in the United States as my first round cup opponent... Whooppiie..
Looks like I can focus on training.. And winning league games... Lol