Does anyone think that (like the run to finals) if some clubs that are better placed than others to fully capitalise on the bye. Teams who are in a good position come the dreaded byes and have relatively easy games, followed with a bye, followed by a tough game could take this approach. This would hurt my team.... WC have Brizzy @ the Gabba, bye, Carlton@ home Hawks have Brizzy @ home, bye, Carlton @ the ‘G Tiges have GWS @ Skoda, bye, Crows @ AAMI or a bye followed by an easy game - Melb have a bye, then GWS North a bye, then Suns @ metricon Conversely, if the games seem a certain loss, teams may also give certain players a rest. GWS have a bye, then Cats @ Simmonds Port have a bye, then Cats @ Simmonds Suns have a bye, then WC @ Pattison. Ultimately the teams ladder position, and season agenda will affect their decision to go full strength or half arsed, this brings a new set of variables into play. As if there were’nt enough already. I read this on anther forum and thought interesting enough to share and ask for your thoughts! The Wait Is Nearly Over - so many questions..