It's great to hear your thoughts on playing this game. Like I said (here or elsewhere), this is a game! Play it how you want to play...just play within the rules. I used to have a similar mindset you regarding buying ready-to-go players, although I usually trained a little (U21 player here and there). As a HG team, it is everything! So yeah, play the way that makes it fun and rewarding.
As for Petronas's method: while it's not how I play, I respect him having a go. Without revamping or rekindling the fiery discussions here previously, I think he and others could have chosen their words more carefully. Enough said.
Hopefully you and others will get into the forums a bit more. Peeps are probably wondering who this MrJ is whose commenting across the forums! lol I'm not spamming...
...I just want to see Aussie BB get a little more active again. This isn't the first time I've tried it, and it won't be the last. When I have the energy, I have a crack.
Enjoy the ABBL mate. I'll join you...
..in about 8 seaosns if I'm lucky!

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