Eliteserien 2026

[Oxford NZ]

Thanks Bola,
I missed the deadline on my WC ( life getting in the way of fantasy again). Just holding OR, but dropping points against the Attack attack chip in the NZ league puts me back to second place. I still have the Attack, rich uncle and 2xK to play so not too upset.
Looking forward to a few blanks to shake things up, but I need to try and put in a little more effort into my game.
Good luck all

[maxi123]

I play with Attack/Attack this GW. Risk with Tripic captain too. Ekeroth Hekheim
It's breakfast time!

[Bølla pinnsvin]

The games yesterday didn't do much good for my team. Still a decent "runde" all in all.

Do note that the Norwegian squad for the WC has been announced. JP Hauge, P Berg and F Bjørkan from B/G, H Falchner from Viking were all included.
This means that the following games in 11 are in danger:
Lillestrøm vs Viking
Rosenborg vs B/G
Most of us will have many players from these clubs. 8 out of my 15, to take a suspisciously random example, will be gone and I'll have three FT at max.
Runde 11 may be an opportune time for the "Rich uncle".

Keep in mind that it's not a given that Viking and B/G will postpone. They have the right to do so but will end up with congested schedules later. It is possible that they decide to play the games in order to avoid this. I'm not sure when we will know for sure.

Edit: Viking has stated that they will postpone. Not official yet, but worth taking into account when planning transfers.

[Oxford NZ]

I will have enough transfers for a gw11 squad, but the problem is getting Viking and Bodo Players back after. RU will be widely used so will only be a rank holder. Hoping for one or the other to use their squad depth, and play through.

[Bølla pinnsvin]

It's probably the right moment to give a thumbs up to "The black cats" who's in lead in the Fiso Elitserien. She played RU, got 137 points and is currently number 24 OR. Great achievement!

[Oxford NZ]

That is one of Maxies squads ( I think), but scoring well and a great rank

Blanks do not look too bad, blank 11 and in GW14 a double for Viking and Lillestrøm?
I have 2 FT's but not sure what to do yet, so just rolling them to see the confirmed fixture list, world cup absentees and injury situation.
Must admit that Christiansen is of interest, but at 10m a bit pricey and blanks in 11.

[Oxford NZ]

I play with Attack/Attack this GW. Risk with Tripic captain too. Ekeroth Hekheim
It's breakfast time!

Can you post the link to your team please?

[Bølla pinnsvin]

This Runde was no friend of my team. Nothing good happened today. I have 40 points and left 22 points on the bench.

From what I understand will Rosenborg-B/G bew pleayed in Runde 11. I have 10 players and two FTs so I may in the end save my RU for a rainier day. That is contrary to my plan but it seems a waste to spend the RU on a Runde like this. But the question remains if there will be a Runde in the future where the RU is a clear benefit.
This way I can spend my two transfers and have a ok team next Runde. Remember that FTs not spent this Runde will be gone as we all get 5 new FTs after the break.

[Oxford NZ]

The 5 FTs have landed, I have to use or lose one this week prior to bringing back Tripic and Christiansen for the double ( requires an enabler so 3+ transfers). I guess that Tripic will be fit and essential going forward?
Not keen on losing any Brann players this week for the fixture v Start, my squad looks good on paper so not sure who to drop.
The transfers for the double are easier, but budget becomes an issue. If I can get news on TLO the attack attack chip could be deployed with Hock, Christiansen and TLO. It will almost take a WC to put the squad back in shape, as I have bent it a bit the last couple of game weeks.
Keen to hear your plans going forward. I will be traveling to Europe on Monday, the travel time will be good to think about a forward strategy.

[MTPockets]

Plans - not overly analysed here, except to conclude 5FT enough for DGW14 with maybe 2C chip (have already used/wasted attack attack in - retrospectively - wrong week).
And second WC if necessary should enable us to plan around the GW17/18 blanks smoothly enough, although hoping to save it for later.
Current thinking is just to see how the break plays out re. any league ins/outs and take it from there next month.

Hope you enjoy your European travels.

[Bølla pinnsvin]

I don't have much plans beyond the fact that I'd like another Viking and that I know I'll get one more Lillestrøm ahead of their DGW. But nothing will happen with my team for a while. World cup at the moment, hoping Norway does ok.

[Oxford NZ]

Good luck to Norway, i will be cheering them on.
Another few weeks without having to think about eliteserien will be good.

[Bølla pinnsvin]

Football fever in Norway. Next up is Brazil, not impossible at all.
ONZ: Sorry to see NZ leave.
France looks very strong, the likelt winner as I see it.
A bit off-topic perhaps, but not entirely. NZ out of WC means that the Viking game will go on regardless the outcome of Norway vs Brazil (Joe Bell should now be available for Viking). B/G on the other hand, could blank as they have two players in the Norwegian squad.

[Oxford NZ]

Eliteserien back this weekend
Also good luck to Norway , should be a good game.

[Bølla pinnsvin]

A spissrush gone very wrong for me this GW. I still did ok in term of points but it was a missed opportunity.

Do note that there are lots of rumors about players who may be on the move. Early transfers are risky. Høgh is one example.
I'm sure you are all aware that Tromsø and Lillestrøm have a BGW. I had planned for that. But I didn't plan for Tripic and Heggeheim to get suspended so the upcoming GW looks a bit tricky. I'm considering Rich Uncle.

[Oxford NZ]

Following a disaster of a GW for me, suspension of my two Vikings, pending sales and only being able to field 10 players ( if I am lucky) using all my FT's, the Rich Uncle will be played, followed by an early WC.
Taking a gamble that Høgh will not play again for Bodo. Good luck all.

[maxi123]

Starting with 3 free transfers and Park the Bus Chip. So good luck indeed!

Rosenborg mid could contribute, thinking here - Ceide and Chiakha in.

[Oxford NZ]

Rosenborg mid could contribute, thinking here - Ceide and Chiakha in.

We seem to be using the same strategy, along with many others.

[Bølla pinnsvin]

Chiaka - I see there are rumors that København FC could recall him from his loan. I doubt this will happen as I believe that Rosenborg has the loan for the entire 2026. But who knows. I have at least taken Chiaka into my team. I also did TLO->Næss Alvheim.

Still undecided regarding RU or not. I spent my three FT and can field 11. Not an ideal team and Høgh needs to play. Any news during the final hours could push me into RU.

For those at RU: 3xViking, 3xB/G, 2xRosenborg, 2xKristiansund and then Karlsbakk or Noah on top. Maybe.

[maxi123]

Rosenborg mid could contribute, thinking here - Ceide and Chiakha in.

We seem to be using the same strategy, along with many others.

Yes, Rosenborg are fav with the home game v Fredrikstad. Pretty sure they can score.

[Bølla pinnsvin]

Note: Høgh is now a confirmed non-starter in the game.

Media says he's sold to Celtic for 11.5 million pounds.
What a GW for Eliteserien!
Edit: RU for me activated.

[Bølla pinnsvin]

Note: Sæther, Kristiandsund GK, on the bench. Don't go there if you can avoid.
Næss Alvheim, Kristiansund, confirmed as starter. I got him in my RU-team.

[Bølla pinnsvin]

It's terribly quiet in here. Have you all abandonded the ship and left for a better future in FPL?
I'm still trying my best but have failed over the last few GWs. No reason to complain from my side either, I still hold a good rank even if my GWs been rather mediocre lately.
I'm asking myself when to play the WC. Propably not not, maybe next GW.
My transfer for this GW is already set. Holm has to give way for Helmersen as the former is suspended and it looks like the latter is first choice.
B/G, Viking, Lillestrøm and Brann are all plying European fottball and this complicates matters.

[Oxford NZ]

Yup, very quiet. I have been too busy with the day job, and the start of fpl.
My rank has dropped out of the top 1k, due to lack of concentration, and having blown the WC in a half hearted attempt to hold rank.
Similar situation with Noah suspended, so went with Helmersen.
Good luck Bølla , will be watching with interest if not posting here.

[Bølla pinnsvin]

Viking won 8-1 against Kristiansund. Points divided among a number of players. I had three of them and that sort of saved the GW. But of course, many had 3xViking.
My gamble on Brann has not paid off at all. Lost 0-1 against Start. Brann will leave my team.
I don't understand why Osenbroch (Ålesund) is out of the team. He did great things for a long while but teh very GW he entered my team he also endtered the bench for Ålesund. There's plenty of point on my bench so I'll get some of them at least.
I stil got my WC and may play it this week. But the plan was to save it for another week. Let's see.

[MTPockets]

It's terribly quiet in here. Have you all abandonded the ship and left for a better future in FPL?
I'm still trying my best but have failed over the last few GWs. No reason to complain from my side either, I still hold a good rank even if my GWs been rather mediocre lately.
I'm asking myself when to play the WC. Propably not not, maybe next GW.
My transfer for this GW is already set. Holm has to give way for Helmersen as the former is suspended and it looks like the latter is first choice.
B/G, Viking, Lillestrøm and Brann are all plying European fottball and this complicates matters.

Yeah sorry, could make the excuse of less time to post or plan these days and/or FPL focus.
But honestly just less engaged with Eliteserien since no longer so easy to watch games, and with FPL absent West Ham in the PL.
And maybe just getting older and finding the growth of fantasy content/gambling focus making the game a far cry from what it was.

For me that now means chasing mix of paper-only form/fixture, and gut, rather than properly gauging individuals and matches.
Which sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe shit. Any fails are deserved and successes are frankly luck.

Likely to drop Castro but undecided who to. Haven't planned for WC yet.