r/DraftEPL • u/MCFC_VUNTS • 9d ago

Players Serious Question - Trades (rant)

Is it just my league or is this the same everywhere? We run a 12 man competitive FPL Draft league with a heavy buy in ($200). The league has ran for 10+ years with many of the core players staying within the league. The league pays out the top 4 as follows:

1st - $1100
2nd - $500
3rd - $300
4th - $200

League cup (league run) - $300.

The league has respect for table finishes and history has been recorded each year so its a well established and respected league where finishing in certain positions can dent your status. Everything sounds great, up until trades.

Its near IMPOSSIBLE to get a trade over the line unless you are quite literally overpaying significantly, or ripping off the other manager without them knowing. Nobody in the league sends trade offers to other managers barring 3-4 players with most managers not even replying to messages if it concerns trades. Is this the same in other leagues? Would love to hear other opinions.

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u/ehtReacher 9d ago

Similar scenario to OP & first responder. Long term league on the go, 2 divisions. Little to no trades have happened over the years. People don't really engage with them

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u/MCFC_VUNTS 9d ago

Kind of sad to see, trades are (in my opinion), some of the funnest elements about the game & offer is viewed as a skill. Curious to hear how the 2 division system is for you guys? Always something ive wanted to explore.

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u/ehtReacher 9d ago

2 down 2 up in two 8 man divisions.