This is very fucking difficult. I based it off rosters, matchups, and last season's games. It will probably be irrelevant once the season starts, if it isn't already.
1) Moscow Tundrawolves - They were doing some good things at the end of season 5. On top of that, they have added a large amount of talent. I was afraid to play them last season, and I'm afraid to play them this season.
2) Warsaw War Machine - One thing is for sure: they don't have any weaknesses in their roster. I think their problems have been with their game plan. I have always thought that they are one small tweak away from domination. Maybe the new tactics system will be what they need.
3) Transylvania Vampire Bears - New name. New logo. 'Nuff said. But seriously, the Bears did a whole lot last season with a less talent. They made a number of roster changes, and are deeper than ever. RAWR
4) Dnipropetrovsk Dnukes - Their roster was awesome last year, and seems to have been upgraded. Very deep team. But they have 2 apparent flaws: a) low chemistry & b) they seem to have a habit of underestimating teams. If the latter is no longer an issue, they will be #1 or #2 going into the playoffs.
5) Sarajevo Wrath - Largely unchanged roster from last season. They are still very deep in some areas, and run great game plans. I don't know if a stagnant roster with a few holes will carry them to a home field first round this season.
6) Kazan Tiger Sharks - They are in a very similar situation compared to Sarajevo. Depth in some areas and not in others. They don't look like they made many moves. What puts them below Sarajevo is their game planning.
7) DC Squashers - One of the teams that did well against the top-ranked teams last season. Their biggest asset is their depth, but they will be bothered by chemistry the entire season. Look for them to make waves in the playoffs.
8) Ukraine Acid Rain - Very solid defensive roster. They had some shining moments last season, but their thin O-line will be a killer.
9) Sevastopol Black Fleet - Did they lose a ton of players? Not sure what happened there, but I doubt that roster can keep up with the top Alpha teams.... Unless they have some more players coming in....
10) Minsk Renegades - Lots of good talent on the team, but it's too few and far between. They are 3 player additions away from being a #7 or #8. One question: Where's the fuckin' FB??
11) 300 Spartans - Below average talent and far below average depth. Doubtful that they make the playoffs.
1) Moscow Tundrawolves - They were doing some good things at the end of season 5. On top of that, they have added a large amount of talent. I was afraid to play them last season, and I'm afraid to play them this season.
2) Warsaw War Machine - One thing is for sure: they don't have any weaknesses in their roster. I think their problems have been with their game plan. I have always thought that they are one small tweak away from domination. Maybe the new tactics system will be what they need.
3) Transylvania Vampire Bears - New name. New logo. 'Nuff said. But seriously, the Bears did a whole lot last season with a less talent. They made a number of roster changes, and are deeper than ever. RAWR
4) Dnipropetrovsk Dnukes - Their roster was awesome last year, and seems to have been upgraded. Very deep team. But they have 2 apparent flaws: a) low chemistry & b) they seem to have a habit of underestimating teams. If the latter is no longer an issue, they will be #1 or #2 going into the playoffs.
5) Sarajevo Wrath - Largely unchanged roster from last season. They are still very deep in some areas, and run great game plans. I don't know if a stagnant roster with a few holes will carry them to a home field first round this season.
6) Kazan Tiger Sharks - They are in a very similar situation compared to Sarajevo. Depth in some areas and not in others. They don't look like they made many moves. What puts them below Sarajevo is their game planning.
7) DC Squashers - One of the teams that did well against the top-ranked teams last season. Their biggest asset is their depth, but they will be bothered by chemistry the entire season. Look for them to make waves in the playoffs.
8) Ukraine Acid Rain - Very solid defensive roster. They had some shining moments last season, but their thin O-line will be a killer.
9) Sevastopol Black Fleet - Did they lose a ton of players? Not sure what happened there, but I doubt that roster can keep up with the top Alpha teams.... Unless they have some more players coming in....
10) Minsk Renegades - Lots of good talent on the team, but it's too few and far between. They are 3 player additions away from being a #7 or #8. One question: Where's the fuckin' FB??
11) 300 Spartans - Below average talent and far below average depth. Doubtful that they make the playoffs.
. Maybe.....Let's just say by time day 1 comes you might be moving us up a little further on your rankings.
