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[QUOTE="Zelda Zonk, post: 1612007, member: 966"]
Fatigue: 
• Mike G pulled HIMSELF out of the game with fatigue, at around the 12min mark in the second half. I don't remember seeing that from any player on any of our teams. Ever. Maybe I've missed it a few times, but it's rare, no?

• The question isn't whether they can play 40 minutes. It's about what level of effort and effectiveness they can play at during those minutes, factored with whether or not a sub has the competence to play at a more effective level during the first player's absence.  There isn't going to be any empirical data to support any of these individual decisions,  but you can/should question the rationale.

• We also have to get used to the difference in substitution strategies. JB yanks players when he gets pissed. Hop seems more likely to sub for a purpose or on a schedule. Both have an effect on rest for all but the more 'favored sons.' G and TC seem to be uniquely immune to ire. Sometimes it's hard to tell if that's because of perceived ability, need, experience, or personality.
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