Social Wrighty's Player Agent Game Rules posted

[Wrighty]

ANNOUNCEMENT

I have updated the rules in the Opening post based on
* The letter combinations choices you must pick from when it is your turn to be round master
* The list of now 69 legends/Chris Hodges stable.

Please come to me before November 1 with any further requested rule changes as would like to baseline the rules on that date and only make changes afterwards if absolutely an error or issue has been spotted.

I encourage everyone to review the opening post to see the rules in full

Here is Chat GPTs summary of the rules

NRL Player Agent Auction Game — Quick Rules Summary​

Full rules and details are in the opening post of the thread. Read this version for a fast overview before play begins.

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Eligibility​

• You can draft any player who:
  • Played at least one NRL first-grade game in 2025 (including 18th man appearances), or
  • Is part of the Hodges Agency Stable — a list of top NRL-era players (see full list in the opening post).
• Picking a Hodges Agency player may trigger random Chris Hodges instructions, which you must follow.

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Game Structure​

• 12 players + Chris Hodges, 12 rounds.
• Each round has a Round Master, who:
  • Gets a bonus budget ($500K early, up to $1M late rounds).
  • Chooses a letter combo for that round.

Letter combinations (each used once):

1. B
2. M
3. T
4. C
5. F
6. H
7. S
8. G & E
9. L & K
10. P & I
11. J & R
12. A, N, O, D, Y, U & V

Players can only bid on last names beginning with one of the round’s letters.

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Bidding Rules​

• Start with a $15M war chest.
• Minimum bid = $200K, increments of $10K.
• You must make at least one bid each round.
• Max two bids per player.
• Auctions open each morning and close 6PM sharp.
• Aim to build the best 17-player squad (you can own more).

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Hodges Events​

Random interventions may occur (e.g. forced fines, restricted bids, or lineup changes).

• Apply only through Round 11 — Round 12 is Hodges-free.

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Endgame​

• After Round 12, managers vote on the best team.
• Keep your team list and budget updated in a separate thread.

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Conduct​

• No PMs or off-thread communication.
• No collusion or trading.
• 3 infractions = disqualification (but good sportsmanship can earn a green card).
• Moderator (Wrighty) may adjust or create rules as needed — decisions are final.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

ANNOUNCEMENT

I have updated the rules in the Opening post based on
* The letter combinations choices you must pick from when it is your turn to be round master
* The list of now 69 legends/Chris Hodges stable.

Please come to me before November 1 with any further requested rule changes as would like to baseline the rules on that date and only make changes afterwards if absolutely an error or issue has been spotted.

I encourage everyone to review the opening post to see the rules in full

Here is Chat GPTs summary of the rules

NRL Player Agent Auction Game — Quick Rules Summary​

Full rules and details are in the opening post of the thread. Read this version for a fast overview before play begins.

---

Eligibility​

• You can draft any player who:
  • Played at least one NRL first-grade game in 2025 (including 18th man appearances), or
  • Is part of the Hodges Agency Stable — a list of top NRL-era players (see full list in the opening post).
• Picking a Hodges Agency player may trigger random Chris Hodges instructions, which you must follow.

---

Game Structure​

• 12 players + Chris Hodges, 12 rounds.
• Each round has a Round Master, who:
  • Gets a bonus budget ($500K early, up to $1M late rounds).
  • Chooses a letter combo for that round.

Letter combinations (each used once):

1. B
2. M
3. T
4. C
5. F
6. H
7. S
8. G & E
9. L & K
10. P & I
11. J & R
12. A, N, O, D, Y, U & V

Players can only bid on last names beginning with one of the round’s letters.

---

Bidding Rules​

• Start with a $15M war chest.
• Minimum bid = $200K, increments of $10K.
• You must make at least one bid each round.
• Max two bids per player.
• Auctions open each morning and close 6PM sharp.
• Aim to build the best 17-player squad (you can own more).

---

Hodges Events​

Random interventions may occur (e.g. forced fines, restricted bids, or lineup changes).

• Apply only through Round 11 — Round 12 is Hodges-free.

---

Endgame​

• After Round 12, managers vote on the best team.
• Keep your team list and budget updated in a separate thread.

---

Conduct​

• No PMs or off-thread communication.
• No collusion or trading.
• 3 infractions = disqualification (but good sportsmanship can earn a green card).
• Moderator (Wrighty) may adjust or create rules as needed — decisions are final.

Clarification on rule:

‘Players can only bid on last names beginning with one of the round’s letters.’

Are hyphenated names like Tuivasa Sheck eligible under T and S?

 

[Wrighty]

Clarification on rule:

‘Players can only bid on last names beginning with one of the round’s letters.’

Are hyphenated names like Tuivasa Sheck eligible under T and S?

Great Question.
You have made me look smart as I already thought someone would ask that.
From the detailed rules in the opening post it states

• Contestants must attempt to acquire players whose last names begin with the letter(s) for the round. Note names like Harris-Tavita start with an H.

But we are going to have to be careful and decide if the hyphenated name belongs to the first name or last name.
Sonny Bill Williams will begin with W. As his first name is Sonny Bill.
So Tuivasa Sheck is a T only and may only be drafted when letter T comes up.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Great Question.
You have made me look smart as I already thought someone would ask that.
From the detailed rules in the opening post it states

• Contestants must attempt to acquire players whose last names begin with the letter(s) for the round. Note names like Harris-Tavita start with an H.

But we are going to have to be careful and decide if the hyphenated name belongs to the first name or last name.
Sonny Bill Williams will begin with W. As his first name is Sonny Bill.
So Tuivasa Sheck is a T only and may only be drafted when letter T comes up.

Roger.

 

[Wrighty]

Roger.

Why have you been so on fire recently? Very funny man.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Why have you been so on fire recently? Very funny man.

What about this one?

Demitric Sifakula also known as Vaimaunga…

 

[Wrighty]

What about this one?

Demitric Sifakula also known as Vaimaunga…

The source of truth is Rugby League project

Full name Sisa “Demetric” Vaimauga Sifakula

Name on rugby league project player page in heading is

Demitric Vaimauga​

So he is a V

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

The source of truth is Rugby League project

Full name Sisa “Demetric” Vaimauga Sifakula

Name on rugby league project player page in heading is

Demitric Vaimauga​

So he is a V

Hmm.. thought I had you there stress testing the rules…

 

[Wrighty]

Hmm.. thought I had you there stress testing the rules…

Well I may need to clarify the detailed rules as it lists on the page his full legal name and also a main header name on the page and we will be going by the main page title name. So I will head that dispute off at the pass by clarifying the rules. So thank you for stress testing.

 

[Wrighty]

I have added this to the rules in the opening post
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• Source of truth for names spelling is Rugby League Project as there name is listed in big font on the top of the player's page.