HEAD-TO-HEAD: Developing a 2018 draft board

Introduction

On draft day, everyone should have a draft plan. Part of that plan should include a clear understanding of whether you would draft a given player. If someone were to ask you pre-draft, "Would you draft player X?" you should be able to answer without hesitation. You need to differentiate between "your guys" and the "other guys." This article develops a framework to identify "your guys" in a H2H league.

Background Concepts

If you've read our H2H articles through the years, you are likely familiar with how to construct a homogenous lineup. As time has passed, we have modified the plan, and developed a template that identifies player pools to choose from. By drafting players that have similar skillsets, you inherently build...

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